Brandon Lowe Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is out of the mix for Thursday’s contest against the Orioles with Joey Wendle holding down the keystone in his stead. It appears to be just a day off for Lowe, who has gotten off to a torrid start in 2020, entering play Thursday leading the Majors with […]

Walker Buehler Hits Injured List Due To Blister Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a blister on his pitching hand. Buehler was slated to start the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Giants, with his replacement not yet being named. After lofty expectations preceded him coming into 2020, Buehler was unable […]

Michael Wacha Will Start Thursday If Game Is Played

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha has been activated off of the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest against Miami and will start, so long as the game actually takes place. As boycotts have spread throughout the sports world over the past two days in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting, many teams […]

Andrew Miller Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Fatigue

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder. Miller has primarily held down closer duties for the Cardinals since they returned to play earlier this month, with his replacement not yet having been divulged. The only other Cardinals […]

Rays Acquire Brett Phillips, Send Lucius Fox To Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals have agreed to a swap of highly touted prospects, with outfielder Brett Phillips heading to the Rays and infielder Lucius Fox joining the Royals. Phillips has scuffled in parts of three Major League seasons, having slashed .205/.282/.344 across 136 games. Fox, who was ranked as the No. […]

A’s-Rangers, Phillies-Nationals Games Postponed Thursday

Both the contests between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals have been cancelled Thursday and will not take place. The cancellations are the latest MLB contests -- after three games were not played Wednesday -- to be shut down as players choose not to play in the wake […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

One man stands above the rest entering play Thursday: Nationals ace Max Scherzer. His performance will likely largely determine how the slate plays out, for better or worse. As the only true high-priced elite arm, Scherzer’s exposure is likely to be sky high, so owners will need to decide if they want to stay chalk […]

Tim Anderson Continues Elite Production To Begin 2020

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has proven so far this season that his emergence as a top-tier fantasy asset has been no fluke. Through his first 21 games, the majors’ batting average leader from last year has only improved to the tune of a .345 average and 1.031 OPS. Anderson has particularly demolished left-handed […]

Zack Greinke Eschews Yielding Homers Early On In 2020

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke has returned to Cy Young form during the shortened 2020 season, largely on the back of not allowing batters to take him deep. Through his first six starts and 35 ⅓ innings, Greinke has not allowed a home run, having amassed a 2.29 ERA. His success has been largely […]

Aaron Judge Faces Possible Return To Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was removed late during the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Braves due to what manager Aaron Boone described as a tightening up of his calf. Judge, who returned Wednesday from the IL due to ailments to both calves, may be facing another stint on the IL due […]

Gary Sanchez Remains In Season-Long Offensive Malaise

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has not come anywhere near the offensive expectations that were set for him prior to the start of 2020. Following Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Braves, Sanchez is now slashing a paltry .139/.253/.361 through his first 23 games. But with the Yankees having very few alternative options, Sanchez figures to […]

Raimel Tapia Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia was a late scratch for Wednesday’s contest against Arizona due to a right elbow contusion. Sam Hilliard will replace Tapia in the starting nine with Garrett Hampson sliding up to the leadoff spot, giving him considerable DFS appeal against southpaw Robbie Ray. Tapia has honed his eye at the dish […]

Dodgers-Giants Contest Wednesday Postponed Amid Boycott

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants game slated for Wednesday night has been cancelled amid the sports-wide boycotts in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. The game is the third to be wiped out on the Major League slate, while the two teams have not immediately announced when the contest will […]

Aaron Judge Departs Game 2 Early Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge left the second contest of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Braves early with Clint Frazier taking over for him defensively. The Yankees did not immediately announce any injury news on Judge, who was returning to the lineup after a stint on the IL due to calf ailments. Judge had been […]

Kevin Kiermaier Departs Wednesday’s Contest Early

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left Wednesday’s game against the Orioles early due to an apparent injury. Kiermaier had been drilled on the foot by a pitch earlier in the week, but felt ready enough to play Wednesday. Willy Adames entered the lineup with Kiermaier exiting, allowing Manuel Margot to shift over to center; […]

Tyler Glasnow Emerges As Elite Strikeout Artist To Start Year

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow might throw only two pitches (with all due respect to the 19 changeups that he has thrown), but that hasn’t impeded him from becoming the preeminent strikeout artist of 2020 thus far. Averaging a staggering 15.4 K/9 through his first six starts, the flame-throwing righty has run into […]

Mike Minor Fades Away From All-Star Form In 2020

Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Mike Minor has been roughed up across his first six starts of the season, going without a win while posting a 6.75 ERA. It may have been wishful thinking that Minor would retain his All-Star form from last year, but with an elite fastball spin rate and an xERA of 4.78, […]

Matt Kemp Opts Out Of Wednesday’s Contest

Colorado Rockies outfielder/designated hitter Matt Kemp has decided not to play in Wednesday’s game against the D-backs amid the boycotts sweeping the sports landscape in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake. The Rockies and D-backs are set to talk before first pitch to discuss whether or not both teams will participate in the game. […]

Dexter Fowler Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler has been removed from the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against the Royals. Tommy Edman will shift to right field, facing Royals right-hander Jakob Junis. Fowler holds little fantasy intrigue at this stage, especially with the Cardinals having a surplus of outfielders that are jockeying for playing time. His next […]

David Dahl Takes Seven At-Bats On Comeback Trail

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl continues to work his way back to the big league squad while at the club’s alternate training site. Dahl took seven at-bats in both simulated work and against right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez on Wednesday, attempting to ramp himself up against Major League-level pitching. The expectation is that Dahl, who has […]

Harrison Bader Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader was a late scratch from the starting nine Wednesday against Kansas City and right-hander Jakob Junis due to a migraine. Tyler O’Neill will enter the lineup in his place and bat seventh. Bader has begun to heat up offensively since returning from his team's lay-off, having delivered seven extra-base […]

Reds-Brewers Slated To Resume Thursday With Doubleheader

The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are set to play a doubleheader Thursday following the postponement of Wednesday’s contest due to a mutually agreed boycott in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. While it’s unclear at this stage how long players plan to sit out games, Reds reliever Jesse Biddle posted on his […]

Mariners-Padres Will Not Play Wednesday Amid Boycott

The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres will have their game Wednesday postponed after Mariners players voted not to participate in the contest amid the sports-wide boycott of games in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. The two clubs are expected to play a day game Thursday, although there has been no word yet […]

Jason Heyward Scratched From Lineup Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward will not take the field during Wednesday’s contest against Detroit and right-hander Michael Fulmer. Heyward is opting not to participate as boycotts have popped up throughout the Majors, but the veteran outfielder reportedly encouraged teammates to participate in the contest. Albert Almora Jr. will enter the lineup and bat ninth. […]

Dansby Swanson Proves Season-Long Value Amid Hit Streak

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has ebbed and flowed throughout the early part of 2020, but when he has flowed, he has collected hits in droves. Swanson has reeled off a hit in nine consecutive contests, having hit .429 with a 1.085 OPS in that span. After having begun the year near the bottom of […]

Josh Hader Faces Possible Trade Deadline Move

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader is likely to be a name that is circled by many front offices as a potential addition at the back end of a bullpen around the Trade Deadline next week. But acquiring a two-time All-Star that is yet to allow a run this season will likely cost a significant penny, […]

Ramon Laureano Cools Significantly After Suspension

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano appealed the suspension that he received for sparking a benches-clearing brawl against Houston, but ever since he returned, he has been lacking production. Entering play Tuesday, he has gone 3-for-24 since rejoining the lineup without an extra-base hit or RBI. While still an excellent source of on-base percentage (.372) for […]

Pedro Severino Day-To-Day, Return Likely Soon

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino continues to battle a right hip ailment, but manager Brandon Hyde indicated that while Severino remains sore, he is likely to get back into the mix either Wednesday or Thursday. The 2020 season has been a breakout campaign for Severino, who has slashed .333/.413/.568 through his first 24 games with […]

Chad Pinder Lands On Paternity List, Seth Brown Recalled

Oakland Athletics second baseman/outfielder Chad Pinder was placed on the paternity list prior to Tuesday’s contest against Texas. With Pinder needing to miss at least the club’s next three games, outfielder Seth Brown was recalled from the club’s alternate training site. Pinder has done an admirable job filling in as a utilityman this season, drawing […]

Mitch Garver Faces Extended IL Stint

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is likely to need more than the minimum 10 days on the injured list due to a right intercostal strain. The fact that Garver has not yet even gotten back to baseball activities indicates that the tandem of Ryan Jeffers and Alex Avila will have an extended look at holding […]