Austin Nola Starts Thursday, Jason Castro Sits Versus Righty

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola will get the start behind the dish Thursday against San Francisco and right-hander Trevor Cahill, bypassing Jason Castro, who figured to see the vast majority of starts versus righties over the final two-plus weeks. The Padres have a plethora of catching options in the wake of their Trade Deadline […]

Justin Turner Not Slated To Make Return Until Next Week

Initially, the Los Angeles Dodgers were targeting this weekend for the activation of third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) from the injured list, but prior to Thursday’s contest, manager Dave Roberts bumped that timeline back by a few days. The club instead is aiming for early next week when they take on the Padres as a […]

Zack Godley Hits IL With Flexor Strain

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Zack Godley was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest against Tampa Bay due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. The club recalled left-hander Matt Hall to take Godley’s spot on the roster, with the ailment further debilitating a pitching staff already in shambles amid […]

Mookie Betts Makes First Start Of Season At Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is shifting into the infield for at least a night, as Betts will make his first start at the keystone since 2014 on Thursday against Arizona. A second baseman during his time in the Minor Leagues, Betts reportedly has pitched the idea of moving into the infield on occasion […]

Orioles-Yankees Postponed Thursday, DH Set For Friday

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have been rained out Thursday, with the clubs set to participate in a traditional, seven-inning doubleheader Friday. Baltimore will get right-hander Alex Cobb back, as he is set to start Game 1, as Keegan Akin will slide down into the Game 2 start. New York is sticking with […]

Emilio Pagan Returns From IL Stint Thursday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Emilio Pagan was activated off of the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Giants. Pagan landed on the IL due to inflammation in his right biceps on Sept. 2, although he hasn’t allowed a run in his past four appearances. San Diego brought aboard Trevor Rosenthal at the […]

Isan Diaz Earns Recall Thursday, Not In Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was brought back to the Major League roster Thursday after having opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns back in July. Jazz Chisholm will hold down second base Thursday versus the Phillies, but expect Diaz to see the vast majority of duties there over the final […]

Matt Harvey Loses Starting Spot, Carlos Hernandez Elevated

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey will be removed from the club’s starting rotation moving forward, paving the way for 23-year-old rookie Carlos Hernandez to take his spot. Harvey has been hit tremendously hard in 2020, producing a bottom one percentile ranking in exit velocity (92.9 MPH), xSLG (.709), and xwOBA (.469). Conversely, Hernandez […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/10/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another day behind the wheel, more time for thoughts about how to shape up today’s FanDuel column. Fortunately for both sanity and DFS production, I’ve reached my destination, but I’ll always hold fondly the memories of Clint Frazier’s mashing at Yankee Stadium and how it should make him an elite selection moving forward.  For comparison’s […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/8/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Yours truly had ample time to mentally dive through Tuesday’s selections as I trekked across the country and rocked out with energy drinks. That isn’t a predictor of success, of course, but let’s just say that I thought about Brandon Belt’s recent hot stretch, how electric Tyler Mahle has looked, and J.D. Davis’ splits against […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (9/7/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Just how many multi-game slates are left in the 2019-20 season remains to be seen. The duo of Boston-Toronto and LA Clippers-Denver has proven to be immensely competitive, with both series tied entering play Monday. All four teams have showcased their best for one another, so finding an untapped edge is going to be difficult. […]

Danny Santana Done For 2020, Willie Calhoun Expected Back

Texas Rangers first baseman/designated hitter Danny Santana has been confirmed to be out for the rest of the 2020 year due to a sprained right elbow. He appeared in just 15 contests after his breakout 2019 campaign, but was able to slash just .145/.238/.273. The news isn’t all bad for the Rangers, who are expected […]

Corey Kluber, Jose Leclerc To Miss Remainder Of 2020

The Texas Rangers will be without right-handed pitchers Corey Kluber and Jose Leclerc for the rest of the season after it was confirmed Saturday that both will need more time to recover from injuries before returning to the hill. Kluber pitched all of one inning in 2020 after a blockbuster trade, hitting the IL due […]

Jose Urquidy, Brad Peacock Rejoin Active Roster Saturday

The Houston Astros regained a pair of right-handed pitchers prior to Saturday’s doubleheader against the Angels with Jose Urquidy and Brad Peacock being activated off of the injured list. Urquidy, the club’s No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is slated to make his 2020 debut by starting the second game of the DH on Saturday. […]

Alex Avila Lands On IL With Back Tightness

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was placed on the injured list prior to Saturday's contest versus Detroit due to tightness in his lower back. Avila was both scratched from the lineup and then removed from a contest early in back-to-back days earlier in the week. Willians Astudillo was recalled from the club's alternate site and […]

Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor Not Full-Time Players Down Stretch

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward revealed Saturday that shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Rougned Odor would not be everyday players over the final three-plus weeks of the 2020 season. Woodward opted for playing Anderson Tejeda at short over Andrus on Saturday, while Odor remains on the IL. Both Andrus and Odor are under contract […]

Baltimore Claims Carson Fulmer Off Waivers

Right-handed pitcher Carson Fulmer will join his fourth organization in the past three months after having been claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Saturday. Fulmer was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, but has yet to find success at the big league level with a 6.57 ERA across 51 appearances […]

Milwaukee Skips Josh Lindblom’s Turn In Rotation

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom will not make his upcoming start, as the team has opted to skip his turn through the rotation. With two off-days planned over the upcoming week, Milwaukee will look elsewhere for outs after Lindblom has compiled a 6.46 ERA through his first seven starts. Despite the shaky outings, Lindblom […]

Matt Harvey Gets Another Start, Will Pitch Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey will rejoin the club’s rotation for Sunday’s contest against the White Sox. Harvey worked out of relief Thursday, but threw just 12 pitches, which shouldn’t hamper his workload, although he is likely to be used merely as an opener. Despite his return to the starting staff, fantasy managers […]

DJ LeMahieu Gets Day Off Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is not among the starting nine for Saturday’s contest versus the Orioles, with manager Aaron Boone confirming that LeMahieu was simply getting a day of rest. Tyler Wade will hold down the keystone with Aaron Hicks slotting into the leadoff spot. Having delivered a .380 average through his […]

Ozzie Albies Nears Return, Set For Live BP

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is set to face live batting practice over each of the next two days, with the ultimate plan being that he could rejoin the big league lineup as soon as next week. With no Minor League games to rehab at in 2020, Atlanta plans on allowing him to play […]

David Peterson Will Rejoin Rotation For Monday Start

New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson will slot back into the club’s starting rotation next week against Philadelphia, set to start Monday after making one relief appearance. Through six appearances (five starts) this year, Peterson has compiled a 3.03 ERA and 141 ERA+, although he has gone at least six frames just once. With […]

Texas Holds Joey Gallo, Elvis Andrus Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

The Texas Rangers will be without both outfielder Joey Gallo and shortstop Elvis Andrus for Saturday’s contest against the Mariners and left-hander Justus Sheffield, with neither among the club’s starting nine. Gallo has been in a steady funk at the plate, last scoring a run back on Aug. 21. Andrus has been in a similar […]

Amed Rosario Not Viewed As Everyday SS Moving Forward

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas was not ready to commit to Amed Rosario as his everyday shortstop going forward after Andres Gimenez started again Saturday versus Philadelphia and right-hander Spencer Howard. Rosario has slashed .229/.243/.349 through his first 31 games this season, and is yet to deliver a stolen base after compiling 24 and […]

Alexander Colome Likely Unavailable Saturday

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Alexander Colome is not on track to be used out of relief Saturday against Kansas City. With both Aaron Bummer and Jace Fry currently on the injured list, the White Sox bullpen will be scrambling Saturday, although having Lucas Giolito on the mound may help alleviate any depth issues. Having […]

Washington Recalls Carter Kieboom From Alternate Site

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom was recalled from the club’s alternate site prior to Saturday’s contest against Atlanta and left-hander Max Fried. Kieboom, ranked as the club’s No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will bat sixth Saturday and hold down the hot corner. He scuffled across 17 games earlier this season, with his demotion […]

Anthony Santander Heads Toward IL Stint, 2020 Return In Doubt

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander will land on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain, one which may end his 2020 year, manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday. Santander has had a breakout season, with his .575 SLG and .314 ISO ranking him eighth and seventh, respectively, in the American League. DJ Stewart is […]

Jose Altuve Hits IL Due To Knee Sprain

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s doubleheader against the Angels. Altuve had not appeared since sustaining a right knee sprain during Thursday’s contest versus Texas, which forced him from the game early. Abraham Toro and Aledmys Diaz figure to hold down the keystone while Altuve […]

Niko Goodrum Hits IL Due To Oblique Strain

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest versus the Twins due to a strained oblique. Goodrum last appeared Tuesday due to the ailment, allowing Willi Castro to take over on a full-time basis in Goodrum’s absence. It’s been a slow start to 2020 at the dish […]

Cavan Biggio Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio is not in the starting nine for Saturday’s contest against Boston and left-hander Mike Kickham. Biggio has been slumping over his past seven games, going just 5-for-29 with eight strikeouts in that stretch. The team will instead deploy Joe Panik at the keystone in Biggio’s place, with Jonathan […]