Austin Hays Sees Timetable For Return Erased

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays was initially expected back from the injured list as soon as his 10 days were up, but manager Brandon Hyde revealed prior to Tuesday’s game that Hays now has no timetable for a return from his rib fracture. Hays has been unable to replicate his 2019 success this far, having […]

Travis Shaw Departs Tuesday’s Contest Early

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Travis Shaw was removed from Tuesday’s contest against Boston, although it was not readily apparent as to why he departed. Joe Panik entered the game in his stead, with Brandon Drury shifting over to the hot corner. After popping out in his only plate appearance Tuesday, Shaw dropped his slash […]

Wade LeBlanc Will Miss Remainder Of 2020 With Injury

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc departed his start Sunday in direct fashion, citing an arm injury of some kind before all but removing himself from the game. Now, his season is over as he has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his pitching elbow. To fill his spot on the active roster, the […]

Jonah Heim Bats Ninth, Makes Major League Debut Tuesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonah Heim is batting ninth and catching Tuesday against Texas and right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson. Heim’s appearance will mark his Major League debut and it comes with some considerable pomp since he ranks as Oakland’s No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. In 35 games at Triple-A last season, Heim slashed .358/.412/.557 with […]

Yankees-Braves Contest Postponed Tuesday, DH Wednesday

The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves had their game Tuesday night rained out, with a doubleheader now scheduled for Wednesday. The game had particular appeal as both Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr. were returning off of the injured list, in addition to Gerrit Cole and Braves prospect Ian Anderson (making his Major League […]

Mike Trout Bats Leadoff In Game 2 Of DH Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will bat leadoff for Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Astros and right-hander Brandon Bielak. Trout has not started a game in the leadoff spot since 2018, with manager Joe Maddon now looking to shake his lineup up amid a rough start this season. There’s no spot in […]

Colin Moran, Kevin Newman Active, But Remain Absent Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran and shortstop Kevin Newman have been cleared to play Tuesday against the White Sox but neither is among the club’s starting nine. Erik Gonzalez holds down the shortstop spot, while JT Riddle gets the start at the hot corner, though neither present particularly appealing DFS options due to their […]

Mackensie Alexander Departs Camp Due To Family Matter

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander left the team’s training camp Tuesday to tend to a family matter involving the possible disappearance of his father. Alexander inked a one-year deal to join the Bengals back in March, having spent the first four seasons of his career with Minnesota. Alexander was slated to step in at the […]

Brandon Williams Inks Deal To Join Giants

Cornerback Brandon Williams is set to join the New York Giants once his physical and protocol testing is passed. Williams last appeared in a regular-season contest with the Cardinals in 2018, who drafted him in the third round in ‘16. Having appeared in 45 games during his tenure with Arizona, he amassed 38 tackles and […]

Grant Delpit Lands On Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns rookie free safety Grant Delpit has been placed on Injured Reserve in the wake of having ruptured his Achilles tendon during practice Monday on a non-contact play. The move to shift Delpit to the IR cleared the way for claiming defensive end Curtis Weaver off of waivers from Miami. Without Delpit, the team’s […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It only took a month, but it appears that MLB has finally gotten themselves onto the right track as it pertains to getting all of its clubs playing at the same time. Tuesday marks a jam-packed slate, albeit one that has the advantage of multiple games being played earlier in the day. The historic start […]

Nick Bosa Week-To-Week After Sustaining Muscle Strain

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his leg following an MRI on Tuesday. The injury will keep him out on a week-to-week basis, which could put his availability for Week 1 in peril. Head coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic that Bosa will be able to return in […]

Anthony DeSclafani Lands On Paternity List

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani has been placed on the paternity list prior to Tuesday’s contest against Milwaukee. DeSclafani would have been in line to pitch this weekend against the Cubs, although that has been thrown into doubt with him needing to miss a minimum of three days as a stipulation of being on […]

Nate Pearson Has Flexor Strain, Set To Play Catch Soon

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his pitching arm and is set to play catch and start throwing as soon as this weekend. Toronto’s top prospect and the No. 9 overall prospect in the Majors, Pearson has showcased an explosive fastball (96 MPH average) in his […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Activated Off Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (wrist) got the green light to return Tuesday against the Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole, ending his stint on the injured list due to a sore wrist. Acuna slots right back into the leadoff spot, with Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman after him. Prior to his last game on Aug. […]

Joey Gallo Rejoins Lineup Tuesday, Bats Cleanup

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is back among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against Oakland and left-hander Sean Manaea. After getting a day off Monday, Gallo returns in time to exploit his reverse splits from this season as he has hit five of his seven homers this year off of southpaws. A staple of […]

Nick Markakis Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis will be back among the starting nine Tuesday against the Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole, with top prospect Cristian Pache being optioned back to the club’s alternate training site. Markakis has been out of the mix since Aug. 17 after potentially having been exposed to COVID-19, but he has been […]

Yasmani Grandal Gets Day Off Tuesday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Pirates and left-hander Steven Brault with James McCann taking over behind the dish. Grandal has been better against southpaws so far in 2020 with a small sample size, but McCann still presents an excellent fill-in for those eyeing the DFS market. A […]

Mike Clevinger Slated To Return Wednesday

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger will be recalled from the club’s alternate training site to start Wednesday’s contest against the Twins. Clevinger has been on the restricted list since Aug. 11 after he was suspended by Cleveland for breaking COVID-19 protocol while on a road trip. The righty owns a 3.24 ERA through his […]

Sterling Sharp Gets Designated For Assignment Monday

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sterling Sharp was designated for assignment Monday, which may end his tenure with the club after having come over as a Rule 5 draft selection. Sharp was hit particularly hard Sunday, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and three walks while recording just one out. With the Marlins slowly […]

Seth Romero Lands On Injured List With Broken Hand

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Seth Romero has been placed on the 10-day injured list after sustaining a broken right hand during a fall. Romero is ranked as the Nationals’ No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline and has appeared in three games out of relief this season, yielding four runs in 2 ⅔ frames. The move […]

Isaac Paredes Out Of Monday’s Starting Lineup

Detroit Tigers third baseman Isaac Paredes will not start Monday’s contest against Chicago and right-hander Alec Mills, with Willi Castro manning the hot corner in his stead. Paredes has gotten off to a hot start to his big league career, having driven in six runs in his first six games. At just 21 years old, […]

Shohei Ohtani Shifts Up To No. 2 Spot In Monday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will bat second Monday against the Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez, marking the first time since 2018 that he will start a game batting in the No. 2 hole. Ohtani snapped out of a recent funk Sunday, cranking his fifth homer of the year. While he may see […]

Jonah Heim Gets Callup, Not In Lineup Monday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonah Heim earned his first Major League callup Monday, with Austin Allen being demoted in his place. Heim, Oakland’s No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, grades out excellently behind the plate, but manager Bob Melvin also made it clear that the switch hitter would see the vast majority of starts against right-handed […]

Kevin Kiermaier Departs Monday’s Contest Early

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was forced to exit from Monday’s contest against the Blue Jays due to discomfort in his right foot after he was hit by a pitch. Kiermaier looked to have taken the pitch flush on his lower leg, so it’s not entirely surprising that Tampa Bay is being cautious. Manuel […]

Robinson Chirinos Activated Off IL, Starts At DH Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos rejoined the active roster Monday, getting immediately inserted into the starting nine at the DH slot against A’s left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Chirinos has been out of the mix since Aug. 10 due to a sprained right ankle, allowing Jose Trevino and Jeff Mathis to hold down catching duties. Both figure […]

Robert Stephenson Gets Reinstated From IL Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson rejoined the club’s active roster prior to Monday’s contest against Milwaukee. Stephenson had been sidelined since July 28 due to a mid-back strain, having appeared just once all season. The Cincinnati relief corps can use all the reinforcements that it can get, having amassed a 5.59 ERA through its […]

Joey Gallo Out Of Monday’s Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Joey Gallo is not among the club’s starting nine for Monday’s contest against Oakland and left-handed Jesus Luzardo. The move appears to be just a regular day off for Gallo, even though he has mashed southpaws this season to the tune of a .907 OPS with five home runs in 37 […]

Justin Verlander Tosses 20 Pitches In Rehab Effort

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander threw 20 pitches Sunday and came out of the session feeling good, per manager Dusty Baker. Verlander is currently attempting to work his way back from a right forearm strain that has kept him out since Opening Day. There is still no guarantee that Verlander makes it back to […]

Leody Taveras Called Up Monday, Set To Hit Leadoff

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras was summoned from the alternate training site ahead of Monday’s game against Oakland and left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Taveras, a 21-year-old switch-hitter, is ranked as the Rangers’ No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline. His best tool grades out as his glove, but he also has above-average ratings on his running ability. […]