Aaron Judge Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is being held out of Thursday’s starting nine against Toronto as the club attempts to keep him healthy heading into the postseason. Brett Gardner will be in the lineup, while Clint Frazier holds down right field in Judge’s absence. Judge has gone just 5-for-25 with five singles since returning... Read More

Wilson Ramos Out Of Thursday’s Lineup

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is not among the starting nine for Thursday’s contest versus Washington and left-hander Patrick Corbin. While Ramos has homered against Corbin in the past, it’s been his only hit in 12 career at-bats, as he cedes way to Robinson Chirinos behind the plate. Ramos’ power production has dipped considerably... Read More

Atlanta Expects Max Fried Back For Game 1 Of Playoffs

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Max Fried (ankle) was forced to depart from his start Wednesday after just one inning due to a tweaked ankle. But manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that the club anticipates having Fried back for the opening game of the 2020 postseason next Wednesday. It was a tremendous regular season for Fried,... Read More

Renato Nunez Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (knee) is not among the club’s starting nine for Thursday’s contest versus Boston and left-hander Martin Perez as he battles a sore knee. Pat Valaika will enter the lineup and hold down first base in Nunez’s absence. On the heels of a 31-homer campaign in 2019, Nunez showcased this... Read More

Anderson Tejeda Scratched From Thursday’s Lineup

Texas Rangers second baseman/shortstop Anderson Tejeda (arm) was a late scratch from Thursday’s starting nine versus Houston and right-hander Cristian Javier. Tejeda, the club’s No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is one of the young bats that the Rangers have been getting a look at down the stretch in 2020, as he has produced a... Read More

Clarke Schmidt Set For First MLB Start Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt is in line to make the first start of his big league career Sunday versus Miami. Schmidt, ranked as the club’s No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has appeared twice out of relief this season and allowed three hits, three walks and two runs in 2 ⅓ frames.... Read More

Nate Pearson Returns Thursday, Will Work In Relief

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson (elbow) was activated off of the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Yankees. Pearson, the club’s top prospect per MLB Pipeline, will work out of the bullpen after tightness in his pitching elbow shut him down for the past month. In four starts this year for... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/24/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to the final wacky and wild Thursday slate of the 2020 regular season. If it seems like just two months ago that we were kicking off this column with a two-game slate of Yankees-Nationals and Giants-Dodgers, well, it’s because we were.  But fast-forward to Sept. 24 and we get to welcome in the final... Read More

Khris Davis Draws Rare Start Versus Right-Hander Wednesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus the Dodgers and right-hander Joe Kelly. But with Kelly expected to serve just as the club’s opener ahead of bulk pitcher Julio Urias, Oakland has opted to keep Davis in the lineup despite having become essentially a platoon player... Read More

Mike Clevinger's Postseason Status In Doubt

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) departed his start Wednesday early due to biceps tightness, an ailment that may ultimately force him to miss the remainder of 2020. Clevinger is set to undergo an MRI, but even if there is no necessity of surgery, any kind of muscle strain may put the righty... Read More

Wade Miley Returns To Roster Wednesday, Will Join Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus Milwaukee, with Tyler Stephenson being optioned to the club’s alternate site to make room on the roster. Miley will join the club’s relief corps, with his first appearance marking the first occasion since 2012 in which... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Not Likely To Return This Season

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (elbow) is more than likely done for the remainder of 2020. Hoskins is still not ready to hit in any capacity, which all but officially rules him out for the rest of the regular season, at the very least. Even if Philadelphia makes the postseason, manager Joe Girardi believes... Read More

Jakob Junis Shifts To Bullpen Role To Finish 2020

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis was recalled to the club’s active roster ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus St. Louis and is now expected to appear out of relief over the season’s final few days. Initially set to be a full-time starter, the club will utilize him in shorter stints out of relief in... Read More

Matt Olson Heads To Bench Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson is not among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus the Dodgers and right-hander Joe Kelly. Olson, who is slated to miss his first game of the season, has been quiet at the dish over the previous 10 days, ceding way to Mark Canha, who will hold down the... Read More

Nelson Cruz Remains Sidelined Wednesday; Return Uncertain

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (knee) is once again absent from the club’s starting lineup Wednesday as he battles knee soreness, with manager Rocco Baldelli conceding that the club will not rush him back to the lineup with the playoffs around the corner. Cruz is available off the bench, although it doesn’t sound as... Read More

David Dahl Lands On 45-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (shoulder) was placed on the 45-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus San Francisco due to a strained right shoulder. It was essentially a lost year for Dahl, who scuffled mightily at the plate, delivering a .183/.222/.247 slash line without a home run in 24 contests. Maybe most concerning... Read More

Joe Kelly Starts In Place Of Julio Urias On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly will start Wednesday’s contest against Oakland in place of southpaw Julio Urias, who was scratched prior to first pitch, but Urias will ultimately toss the bulk of innings. Kelly has yet to allow a run in 10 appearances this season, having held opposing batters to a .192 average across... Read More

Michael Conforto Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Tampa Bay and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Conforto has been out of the mix since Sunday, returning to the lineup in the No. 2 spot Wednesday. Having delivered a breakout campaign in 2020 which has put him on pace for new... Read More

Christian Vazquez Sits Wednesday Against Orioles

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is not among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus Baltimore, ceding way to Kevin Plawecki behind the dish. Vazquez has plated runs in four of his last six appearances, having compiled a 1.040 OPS in that span. After a breakout offensive performance in 2019, Vazquez has posted... Read More

Kris Bryant Absent From Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (oblique) is once again on the bench for Wednesday’s contest versus Pittsburgh and right-hander Trevor Williams. Bryant sustained an oblique injury Monday, with David Bote taking over for him at the hot corner. It’s been an offensive malaise at the dish this season for Bryant (.583 OPS), whose status... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Gets Day Off Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is not among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus the Angels and right-hander Jaime Barria. For the first time in his career, Jake Cronenworth is batting in the No. 2 spot in the order, as he shifts over to short to step in for Tatis. Despite... Read More

Josh Bell Absent From Starting Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is not starting Wednesday versus Chicago and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Colin Moran shifts over to first base, with Jose Osuna holding down the DH spot. Bell is in a ferociously cold slump, having gone 0-for-19 over his last seven games with two walks and nine strikeouts. After an... Read More

Aristides Aquino Earns Start Wednesday Over Nick Senzel

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus Milwaukee and right-hander Adrian Houser. Aquino, who has started lately primarily versus left-handed pitching, leapfrogs Nick Senzel for the starting spot Wednesday, with Brian Goodwin also hitting the bench. After an epic home run output in 2019, Aquino still offers... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Draws Start At First Base Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has been shifted to first base for Wednesday’s contest versus Washington and right-hander Erick Fedde, as he continues to work his way back from a hip ailment that could have derailed his season. After coming up lame during Tuesday’s doubleheader while running out a hit attempt, the move to keep... Read More

Julio Teheran Shifts Back To Bullpen To End 2020

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Julio Teheran will shift back into a relief role over the final few days of the 2020 season, zapping most of the fantasy intrigue that came along with him being a starter. Having been inked to a one-year deal with the Angels, not much went right for Teheran, amassing a... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/22/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It may officially be playoff push time around MLB, but that hasn’t stopped clubs from starting a wide array of talent Tuesday. Back in July, if you could have predicted a slate where the trio of Zach Davies, Framber Valdez, and Brady Singer were the top three starting pitchers in terms of salary, you’re likely... Read More

Blake Snell Remains Capped During Regular Season

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell has delivered a strong 2020 campaign, but he has yet to pitch into the seventh inning. He appeared on track to do so in his most recent outing Thursday, but was lifted after 73 pitches. As Tampa Bay plays it safe ahead of the postseason, DFS managers are... Read More

Joey Bart Joins Starting Nine Monday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will enter the starting lineup for Monday’s contest against Colorado after Chadwick Tromp was scratched for an undisclosed reason. Bart, the club’s top prospect, has scuffled mightily in his first big league exposure, having struck out in 34.9% of his plate appearances. With just a .606 OPS across his... Read More

Tarik Skubal A Boom-Or-Bust Fantasy Choice Tuesday

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to start Tuesday against the Twins, the third time in seven Major League starts that he’ll get a taste of the division rival. The first two times in which he has faced Minnesota, he allowed a combined three runs across 11 frames with eight strikeouts to his... Read More

Nick Pivetta Set To Make Red Sox Debut Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the start Tuesday against Baltimore, making his team debut after being acquired back in August from Philadelphia. Pivetta had been shifted to the bullpen with the Phillies, having yielded 10 runs in 5 ⅔ frames this season. He has been vocal in the... Read More