Javier Assad Looking To Avoid Regression Thursday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad will look to avoid what appears to be inevitable regression Thursday when he takes on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a crucial matchup at Wrigley Field. The right-hander has made 25 appearances (seven starts) for the Cubs this season and has worked to a sterling 2.69 ERA in that time. However, […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (09/07/23)

We have six games on this Thursday, Sept. 7 MLB schedule but that doesn't mean we don't have value on the board. Let's take a look through all six evening contests and head toward the weekend on a strong note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered […]

Sandy Alcantara Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is headed to the 15-day injured list with a right forearm flexor strain. The severity of the ailment is currently unknown but surgery to repair the injury would certainly cost the right-hander significant time into next season. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner took a step back this season, working […]

Jorge Soler Returning To The Bench Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is not in the club's starting lineup Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Lance Lynn. Soler returned from a hip injury on Tuesday night and went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored but will predictably get a day off to rest after a […]

J.T. Realmuto Back In Action Wednesday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael Wacha. Realmuto got a routine breather in Tuesday's 8-0 loss at the hands of the Friars but will return behind the plate and hit sixth on Wednesday. While it's been a down season overall […]

Charlie Blackmon Taking A Seat Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is not in the club's starting lineup Wednesday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. The longtime Rockie hit leadoff on Tuesday night while going 0-for-3 with a walk, a run, and an RBI on the evening, the latter of which provided the eventual game-winning run in a […]

Brent Rooker Back In The Starting Lineup Wednesday

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker is back in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu. Rooker didn't appear in Tuesday night's 7-1 loss against a tough right-hander in Chris Bassitt but will re-enter the lineup and hit second while manning left field on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has enjoyed […]

Daulton Varsho Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho is back in the starting lineup Wednesday when his club takes on the Oakland A's and left-hander JP Sears. The lefty-swinging Varsho sat against another lefty in the A's Ken Waldichuk on Tuesday but will return to take on Sears on Wednesday afternoon. It's largely been a disappointing season […]

Andrew Velazquez Claimed Off Waivers By Braves

The Atlanta Braves have claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. The glove-first shortstop appeared in 54 games with the Angels this season but limped to a .173 average alongside two homers and a .548 OPS across 94 trips to the plate. At the very […]

Ramon Laureano Returning To The Bench Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night versus the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray. The veteran collected a trio of hits, including a triple, in his club's ugly 20-6 loss to the Twins in Monday's series opener but will nonetheless hit the bench on Tuesday while Myles Straw […]

Tyler Stephenson Hitting The Bench Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Stephenson started behind the plate in Monday's series opener and went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one of which was of the RBI variety. That's now five hits, including the pair of doubles and […]

Zach Eflin Looking To Stay Rolling Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin will look to stay hot Tuesday night as he takes on the rival Boston Red Sox at home. Eflin is coming off 6 1/3 shutout frames with just four hits and zero walks surrendered against four strikeouts in Miami against the Marlins his last time out. The right-hander has […]

Patrick Corbin Looking To Bounce Back Tuesday

Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin will be in search of a bounce-back effort Tuesday night when he takes on the New York Mets at Nationals Park. The veteran left-hander was touched up for six earned runs on 10 hits and one walk across five innings against the Blue Jays his last time out. He has […]

Kenny Rosenberg Toeing The Rubber Monday Versus Orioles

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kenny Rosenberg will be on the mound Monday night as he takes on the Baltimore Orioles in what marks his first start at the MLB level this season. The southpaw has made a pair of long relief appearances for the Halos this season but has worked as a starter at the […]

Austin Hays Back In Leadoff Spot Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is back in the leadoff spot Monday night as he takes on the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Kenny Rosenberg. Hays didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks but struck out in his lone trip to the plate in the ninth inning. It's been a solid season for […]

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Giancarlo Stanton Taking A Seat Sunday Night

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup Sunday night versus the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Stanton went 1-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts and a run scored in Saturday's victory over Houston but will take a seat for the series finale while slugger Aaron Judge will handle […]

Alex Verdugo Exits Early Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo left Sunday afternoon's game against the Kansas City Royals with an apparent injury. The 27-year-old was replaced by prospect Wilyer Abreu. Verdugo's early exit comes on the heels of a big night on Saturday in which he went 3-for-5 with a double, triple, and a run scored as part […]

Jose Altuve Back In Action Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg) is back in the starting lineup Sunday evening against the New York Yankees and right-hander Michael King. The veteran left Friday's contest versus the Yankees after making just one trip to the plate and did not appear in Saturday's game between the two clubs. It's been an injury-riddled […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (08/31/23)

Unfortunately, the baseball world hits the brakes on Thursday as we have just four games to sort our way through. However, that certainly does not mean there isn't value on the board, so lets make sure we're ready to capitalize! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Jake Rogers Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (hand) will return to the starting lineup Wednesday versus New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Rogers injured his hand on a catcher's interference play last week and has given way to Carson Kelly behind the plate for the first two games of the Tigers' current four-game set with the Yankees. […]

Jorge Soler Sitting Out Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin. The 31-year-old exited Tuesday night's contest after injuring his hip on a seventh-inning swing and will unsurprisingly get at least one night off to rest his ailment. Soler's absence is key, however, […]

Esteury Ruiz Hitting Ninth Again Wednesday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is once again hitting out of the nine-hole Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. It's not terribly surprising to see the 24-year-old hitting ninth but it does mark his second straight start out of the bottom of the order while Ryan Noda continues to see starts out […]

Mike Ford Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Ford will get back into the starting lineup Wednesday against the Oakland A's and right-hander Zach Neal. Ford slumped heavily in late July through early August but has seemingly regained his form at the plate, notching three hits, including a homer, with two walks against one strikeout over his last […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Leading Off In First MLB Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting out of the leadoff spot in what marks his first MLB start on Wednesday versus the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Rafaela didn't start on Monday or Tuesday following his big-league promotion but did log a single in his lone plate appearance on Monday. The 22-year-old […]

Evan Carter Set For Triple-A Promotion

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Evan Carter is expected to be promoted to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, which also happens to be his 21st birthday. MLB Pipeline's No. 8 prospect, Carter hit .284 with 12 home runs, 22 stolen bases, and an .862 OPS across 97 games with Double-A Frisco after beginning the season in […]

Matt McLain Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds middle infielder Matt McLain has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild has been activated from the seven-day concussion IL in a corresponding move. It's been a big season for the 24-year-old rookie who is hitting .290 with 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, […]

Cal Raleigh Out Of The Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not in the club's starting lineup Monday versus the Oakland A's and left-hander Kyle Muller. The switch-hitting backstop has struggled versus southpaws this season, hitting just .197 with a .611 OPS against them while his 66 wRC+ off lefties represents production 34% below the league average. Raleigh has nonetheless […]

Kevin Pillar Getting The Start Versus Lefty Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Kevin Pillar is in the starting lineup Monday versus the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber. Starts have been few and far between for the veteran as part of a loaded Braves offense while he has largely struggled against left-handed pitching this season. He's provided power against lefties with four homers, five […]

Bryan Reynolds Hitting The Bench Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Zack Greinke. The 28-year-old acted as the club's designated hitter in Sunday's series finale with the Chicago Cubs but went hitless with a strikeout across four trips to the plate. It's been a solid, if unspectacular […]