Teoscar Hernandez Rejoins Lineup Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is back among the starting nine for Thursday’s contest against the Yankees, batting in his traditional cleanup slot. Hernandez has had the best season of his career in 2020, having smashed 14 home runs and compiled a .995 OPS across his first 36 games. He’ll have considerable DFS appeal... Read More

Julian Merryweather Opens Ahead Of Chase Anderson Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a slight adjustment to their pitching plans Thursday, tabbing right-hander Julian Merryweather for his third big league start against the Yankees. Merryweather will serve as the opener ahead of righty Chase Anderson, who will be the bulk pitcher behind him. The move does little to scare fantasy managers off... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Absent From Lineup Thursday; Will Return Saturday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is missing from the club’s starting nine again Thursday against Arizona and left-hander Alex Young. Manager Joe Maddon said that Ohtani would not return to the starting lineup until Saturday when the Angels are slated to face righty Lance Lynn. Ohtani’s massive struggles (.211 SLG, .515 OPS) against... Read More

Yairo Munoz Departs Thursday’s Contest Early

Boston Red Sox outfielder Yairo Munoz left Thursday’s game versus Miami early due to lower back spasms. Prior to his departure, Munoz went 0-for-2 at the dish, ceding way in left field to Tzu-Wei Lin. Having seen consistent playing time since making his season debut on Sept. 1, Munoz has compiled a .333 average through... Read More

Padres-Mariners Series Shifted To San Diego This Weekend

The series scheduled for Friday-Sunday between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners that was originally planned to take place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, has been shifted to Petco Park in San Diego due to air-quality concerns. With wildfires raging in the Pacific Northwest, the Mariners already had multiple games against the Giants shifted... Read More

Hunter Renfroe Sits For Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe is not among the club’s starting nine for Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader versus Baltimore, but manager Kevin Cash reiterated that Renfroe would be a significant part of the club’s mix down the stretch. Despite his considerable thump, Renfroe has hit just .157 in 35 games this year, with... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After back-to-back nights of the Yankees’ offense making a mockery of the main slate, we get to add their offensive gumption to the cauldron of a Coors Field (feat. the Dodgers’ thundering bats) and Shane Bieber-focused slate.  This slate is smaller than usual, which makes the thunder lurking inside of it even more important to... Read More

Ljay Newsome Faces Likely 70-75-Pitch Limit Wednesday

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Ljay Newsome has thrown just 1 ⅓ frames since Aug. 27. With that in mind, manager Scott Servais is eyeing around 70-75 pitches or 4-5 innings for Newsome during his start against the Giants on Wednesday. That cap likely zaps any DFS or season-long intrigue that fantasy managers may have had... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Rejoins Roster Wednesday, Not In Lineup

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez was activated off of the paternity list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus the Cubs, but will not re-enter the starting lineup yet. Yu Chang will hold down the keystone against southpaw Jon Lester, with Hernandez presumably available off of the bench. Hernandez enters play Wednesday leading the American League... Read More

Mike Clevinger Sees Improvement Upon Joining Padres

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger entered the 2020 campaign as a dark-horse candidate for the American League Cy Young Award. He won’t achieve that honor, but through his first three starts with San Diego, he looks as if he could be in consideration for the award come 2021 over in the National League.... Read More

Casey Mize Aims To Earn First Win Thursday

Detroit Tigers top prospect Casey Mize has shown flashes of what made him the No. 1 overall pick in 2018 throughout the first five starts of his Major League career. On Thursday, he faces Cleveland, a favorable matchup with the club having posted a collective .686 OPS through its first 48 games. While Mize will... Read More

Patrick Sandoval Rejoins Active Roster As Reliever

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval was recalled to the big league club prior to Wednesday’s contest against Arizona, with manager Joe Maddon stating that Sandoval would be used primarily out of relief. All five of Sandoval’s appearances this season have come as a starter, having compiled a 6.75 ERA with six home runs... Read More

Alex Bregman Sees Power Numbers Dip In 2020

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has tagged just four home runs in his first 30 games during the 2020 campaign. His 34.4% Hard Hit rate is a significant drop-off from his production over the last two years, while he has delivered a barrel rate of just 4.3%. Fortunately for Bregman, he’ll play his next... Read More

James Paxton Shifts To 45-Day Injured List

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher James Paxton (elbow) was moved to the club’s 45-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against Toronto. Paxton had sustained a setback on the comeback trail, necessitating an additional shutdown. His transfer to the extended IL all but ends his regular season fantasy outlook, as the best-case scenario now likely... Read More

Wade Miley Has Outside Chance To Return Over Weekend

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) is in consideration to start this weekend against the White Sox as the club attempts to figure out it’s starting rotation. Miley has been beset by numerous injuries in 2020, which have limited him to just four starts. In his time on the mound, he has not been... Read More

Steven Matz In Consideration For Start Saturday

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz will not work out of the bullpen Wednesday against Philadelphia, primarily due to the fact that he could rejoin the club’s starting rotation this weekend versus Atlanta. Matz has made just one relief appearance since being removed from the starting staff due to the 9.00 ERA that he... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Takes Mound Wednesday In Return

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (neck) was officially activated off of the injured list Wednesday, paving the way for him to start versus Texas. McCullers has not returned to the form that he had established pre-Tommy John surgery, having compiled a 5.79 ERA through his first eight starts in 2020. He’ll have a... Read More

Ken Giles Lands Back On Injured List With Flexor Strain

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) had a long road to returning in 2020, but he made two appearances before landing back on the injured list Wednesday. Having opened the year in the club’s closer role, Giles has been supplanted by breakout performances from Rafael Dolis, Anthony Bass and Jordan Romano at the back... Read More

Mitch Garver Sustains Setback In Rehab Effort

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (intercostal) has been working his way back to the active roster at the club’s alternate site, but he sustained a setback Tuesday when he took a foul tip off of his protective cup. The move is expected to delay Garver’s return further, not leaving much time prior to the conclusion... Read More

Jake Arrieta Lands On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) figured that he would need a stint on the injured list due to the right hamstring strain that he sustained Tuesday, and that was confirmed Wednesday when the team placed him on the 10-day IL, recalling righty Connor Brogdon to take his spot on the active roster. The... Read More

Kansas City Options Jakob Junis To Alternate Site

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis was expected to be a cornerstone of the club’s starting rotation in 2020, but he was optioned to the club’s alternate site Wednesday, likely ending his year at the big league level, barring injuries. In six starts, Junis went winless with a 6.94 ERA that was burdened by... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Returns To Active Roster Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (ribs) was activated from the injured list Wednesday with the caveat of the club needing to place Derek Fisher (knee) on the injured list in his place. Hernandez is not back among the starting nine versus New York, but fantasy managers can expect to see him as early as Thursday.... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was not among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against Arizona and southpaw Caleb Smith. Manager Joe Maddon will instead utilize Albert Pujols at the designated hitter slot, as Ohtani has scuffled mightily against lefties this year to the tune of a .503 OPS in 47 plate... Read More

Jake Odorizzi Returns Off Injured List To Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus the White Sox, thereby paving the way for him to make his first start since Aug. 21. Odorizzi has been on the shelf due to a chest contusion sustained after he was struck by a line drive.... Read More

Tyler Chatwood Likely Done For The Year

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood appeared on track to be a breakout star in 2020 following his first two starts of the year. Alas, he has made just five starts this season to the tune of a 5.30 ERA and is likely done for the remainder of the campaign after a downturn in health... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Could Return Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (ribs) could rejoin the starting lineup as soon as Thursday, per manager Charlie Montoyo, with the club’s home run leader set to face righty Matt Shoemaker in live batting practice on Wednesday. Hernandez ran the bases Tuesday, and so long as he comes out of each step feeling well, he... Read More

Andrew Triggs Hits The Injured List

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Andrew Triggs was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday’s contest versus Miami, paving the way for Tanner Houck to join the active roster and make his first big league start. Triggs is dealing with radial nerve irritation in his pitching arm, likely ending his 2020 campaign. In... Read More

Kolten Wong Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong was scratched from the club’s starting nine Tuesday against Milwaukee left-hander Brett Anderson, allowing Matt Carpenter to enter the lineup. Tommy Edman will shift over to the keystone and move up to the leadoff spot, thereby increasing his DFS appeal. Wong’s production has dipped thus far in 2020,... Read More

Justin Verlander Will Face Live Batters Wednesday

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander is slated to face hitters Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, the latest step in his rehab. Verlander has been ramping up for a return in 2020 after sustaining a forearm strain during his Opening Day start. Time is running thin on the Astros’ ace returning to the mound during... Read More

Eugenio Suarez Lands On Paternity List Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez was placed on the paternity list prior to Tuesday’s contest against Pittsburgh, allowing Freddy Galvis to enter the starting nine against right-hander Joe Musgrove. Suarez has been scorching hot over the past two weeks, compiling a .720 SLG with six homers and 15 RBI over his past 15 games.... Read More