David Pastrnak Returns To Practice Monday

Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak returned to practice with his teammates on Monday after serving a short quarantine period. The Czech forward returned to his regular spot on the top line alongside Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. Pastrnak will be fully ready once the games start counting, but it is unclear whether or not he […]

Matt Adams Smacks Three-Run Shot In Monday's Loss

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Matt Adams was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Monday's 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the first HR of the year for the veteran slugger, who is now batting .231 through 13 at-bats. Adams has received a surprising amount of playing time through the early going, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Struggling Out Of The Gate

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 1-for-4 with three strikeouts during Monday's 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 22-year-old phenom has had a dismal start to the 2020 campaign, going 3-for-19 with 11 strikeouts, no walks, and no RBI through his first four games. Acuna will almost assuredly put it together in […]

Dansby Swanson Continues Hot Start To Season

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old is now batting .400 through 15 at-bats in 2020 to go along with two HRs, four runs scored, and seven RBI. Swanson's production may be a simple early-season hot streak, and his […]

Eloy Jimenez Not In Monday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (head) is not in the lineup for Monday's clash with the Cleveland Indians. He left Sunday's game after crashing into the outfield wall, but he has not been diagnosed with a concussion. With Jimenez sidelined, Adam Engel is starting in right field and hitting ninth. Engel is nothing more […]

William Contreras Starting On Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras will start behind the plate and bat ninth during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Travis D'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers currently sidelined with COVID-19, Contreras has run with the opportunity afforded to him. He has gone 4-for-6 with an RBI through three appearances this season. The 22-year-old has […]

Austin Meadows Working Out At Alternate Training Site

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (COVID-19) is working out at the team's alternate training site in Port Charlotte, according to manager Kevin Cash. Meadows has been sidelined for over a week following a positive COVID-19 test. This is an encouraging step forward for fantasy owners, as Meadows should be able to return to the […]

Xander Bogaerts Not In Saturday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 27-year-old went 1-for-4 with an RBI during Friday's game, but the team is being cautious with him after he was dealing with some hamstring tightness last week. Tzu-Wei Lin is starting in his absence and […]

Ross Stripling Shuts Down Giants On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Ross Stripling allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during Friday's 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out seven batters without issuing a walk. Stripling was not even supposed to start the season in the rotation, but an opportunity arose with David Price opting […]

Max Muncy Drills Two Homers Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and three runs scored during Friday's 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Muncy took Tyler Anderson deep in the first frame, before doing the same to Kevin Gausman in the sixth inning. The 29-year-old is a brilliant fantasy option, having slashed […]

Mike Soroka Stellar In Season Debut

Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka tossed six scoreless innings against the New York Mets on Opening Day but came away with a no-decision. He struck out three batters without issuing a walk, but it was not enough, as the Braves lost 1-0. Regardless, it was an impressive performance for the Canadian right-hander. Soroka was a […]

Gavin Lux Optioned Off Of MLB Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers star prospect Gavin Lux was optioned to the team's alternate summer camp on Tuesday afternoon. Lux had a late start to Dodgers' camp for unspecified reasons and has not looked comfortable in intrasquad games. He remains one of the top prospects in baseball and will likely return to the majors in due […]

Mike Green Expected To Be Ready For Play-In Round

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Green (knee) will be good to go heading into the team's play-in matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran defenseman suffered an MCL sprain back in February, and the injury was supposed to sideline him until April. While the 34-year-old used to be a fantasy stalwart, his days of relevance are […]

Clayton Kershaw Tabbed As Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound for Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants to kick off the 2020 season. It will be Kershaw's ninth Opening Day start in the past 10 years. The veteran left-hander is already close to being fully stretched out, meaning he will be able to […]

Max Muncy Day-to-Day With Bruised Finger

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy did not take part in Monday's intrasquad game after getting hit on his finger on Sunday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects Muncy to be fine going forward. That is welcomed news for fantasy owners, as Muncy has turned into one of the league's most consistent hitters. He […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Eyeing Exclusive Record

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. can potentially join the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Mike Trout and Ken Griffey Jr. as the only players in MLB history to hit 80 home runs and steal 70 bases by the age of 22. Even in the shortened 2020 campaign, Acuna only needs 13 HRs and 17 stolen bases […]

Freddie Freeman Starting To Feel Better

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is starting to feel better after developing COVID-19 symptoms last week. The star infielder is still in quarantine, and he will have to receive a pair of negative tests before joining his teammates. Thankfully, it appears as though Freeman is trending in the right direction. If Freeman can return […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Feeling Healthy After Extended Break

Montreal Canadiens center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (spleen) will be a full participant in the team's upcoming training camp ahead of their play-in series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kotkaniemi suffered the injury while playing in the AHL back in March. It has been a tough season for the former third overall pick, but perhaps he can carve […]

Mikko Rantanen Back At Avalanche Practice

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (upper body) skated with his teammates at practice this past week. It was the first time he has skated since Feb. 17. The Finnish forward missed 28 games due to injury this season, which severely hampered his production. Rantanen still produced 41 points in 42 games when active, so […]

Cole Hamels Feeling Great After Bullpen Sessions

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) told reporters that he "feels great" following Friday's bullpen session. Hamels irritated his shoulder back in February, and it looked like he would not be ready to start the season. Alas, with the extended COVID-19 hiatus, Hamels will be fully healthy for the new Opening Day. His workload […]

Marcell Ozuna Injures Himself in Domestic Incident

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna suffered a facial laceration on Friday after his wife struck him with a soap dish, according to Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640. The injury is quite minor, and will not hamper Ozuna as he continues to prepare for the 2020 season. The 29-year-old had a productive 2019 season, despite […]

Max Muncy Continuing To Find Ways To Improve

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy enjoyed an All-Star season in 2019, but the 29-year-old still spent all offseason working on improving his game. In an article by Cary Osborne, Muncy mentioned that a lot of his focus was on developing a better plan of attack against off-speed pitches. In 2019, he carried a […]

Edwin Encarnacion (1B/DH, CHW) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~150s CURRENT ADP: ~170 overall ANALYSIS: Edwin Encarnacion continued to defy Father Time during the 2019 season. While his .244 batting average and 21.2% K-rate were mediocre, the 37-year-old managed to blast 34 home runs and pick up 86 RBI in just 418 at-bats split between the Seattle Mariners and New […]

Mitch Marner, John Tavares Net Two Power-Play Assists Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares both picked up two power-play assists during Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Marner is up to 67 points on the season, while Tavares just cracked the 60-point plateau. Both players are top-tier fantasy assets playing in a productive offense. They are deserving of […]

Auston Matthews Nets 47th Goal Of Season On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews potted a power-play goal in the third period of Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 22-year-old fired seven shots on net in 22:39 of ice time. Matthews has become one of the top offensive weapons in the NHL, tallying 47 goals, 33 assists, and 25 power-play […]

Freddie Freeman Scratched Tuesday With Family Matter

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to a family matter. Alas, fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief, as the stellar infielder has not succumbed to any injury. Freeman will likely be back in the Braves' lineup in the coming days, as he prepares to produce […]

Johan Camargo Likely To Win Third Base Job Over Austin Riley

Atlanta Braves utility man Johan Camargo has likely won the everyday third baseman role, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Austin Riley has been in the running for the position all spring, and the competition is not officially over, but it seems as though Camargo has won the role for the time being. […]

Felix Hernandez Shines Again On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Felix Hernandez went five innings, allowing one run on six hits during Monday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He struck out six batters while walking two. The former Cy Young Award winner is trying to resurrect his career with the Braves, and so far through four Spring Training appearances, the […]

Jonathan Quick Continues Fiery Hot Streak

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick made 21 saves in Monday's 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Quick has turned back the clock over his past six starts, posting a 5-0-1 record to go along with a .956 save percentage. The 34-year-old was having a difficult season before the hot streak, as evidenced by his […]

Alex Iafallo Nets 17th Goal Of The Season Against Avalanche

Los Angeles Kings left wing Alex Iafallo scored 14:35 into the third period to ice Monday's 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. After a slow October, Iafallo has come into his own. Since Nov. 1, Iafallo has tallied 39 points in 56 games. The 26-year-old has become an offensive leader for the Kings, garnering himself […]