Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for August 15, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for August 15th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 8/15/20  Patrick Corbin vs. Baltimore Orioles The names may not jump off the […]

Rich Hill Could Return During Current Homestand

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Rich Hill tossed a 60-pitch session at the club’s alternate training site Friday, in which pitching coach Derek Falvey relayed that Hill “felt great.” In light of that update, Minnesota is planning to get Hill on the bump at some point during the team’s current homestand, which runs until next Thursday […]

Austin Slater Has Flexor Strain, Avoiding IL Stint

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater was first scratched from the lineup Wednesday, with a flexor strain in his elbow keeping him sidelined through at least Friday. While Slater is currently listed as day-to-day, the fact that the team has not placed him on the injured list seems to indicate that there is optimism that […]

Stephen Strasburg Exits Start Early Friday

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been unable to find his footing yet in 2020, as he departed Friday’s start against Baltimore after just 16 pitches. Strasburg admitted after his previous start that he was still dealing with nerve discomfort in his pitching hand that had already sidelined him this season, but he believed […]

Drew Smyly Throwing Off Flat Ground, To Be Re-Evaluated

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly has progressed to throwing off of flat ground, which will allow the club to re-evaluate him this weekend. Smyly has landed on the injured list with a finger strain, having compiled 11 strikeouts over his first 8 ⅓ innings this season. Having entered the starting rotation, Smyly last […]

Rowan Wick Not Officially Tabbed Cubs’ Closer

Manager David Ross made it clear prior to Friday’s contest against Milwaukee: right-hander Rowan Wick is not his only ninth-inning option. Wick’s three saves lead the Cubs at this point, but Ross was succinct, saying, “I haven’t named anybody” to the closer’s gig. The most likely option to supplant Wick would be Craig Kimbrel, although […]

Alex Gordon Could Face Playing Time Reduction In 2020

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon has been a staple of the franchise since 2007, but manager Mike Matheny is reportedly eyeing the possibility of getting younger players into the lineup with an increased frequency. Gordon had mulled retirement in the off-season, but ultimately returned on a one-year deal; to this point, he is slashing […]

Jack Flaherty Not Projected To Start Until Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty threw a side session Friday and is now slated to return to the mound next Wednesday against the Cubs. The Cardinals have notably been shut down from taking the field since July 29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. Due to the games missed, figuring out […]

Spencer Howard Departs Early With Apparent Hand Injury

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard was making just the second start of his Major League career Friday against the Mets before he was forced to exit early with an ailment mirroring a blister or finger injury. Howard, the club’s No. 2 prospect, has now compiled an 8.22 ERA and 1.96 WHIP over his first […]

Yusei Kikuchi Scratched Friday, Nestor Cortes To Start

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has been scratched from his start Friday against the Astros shortly before first pitch due to neck spasms, paving the way for left-hander Nestor Cortes to earn the start. Kikuchi was roughed up by Houston the first time that the two faced off this season, yielding five runs across […]

Ken Giles Plays Catch Friday, No Timeline For Return Made

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles got two bits of positive news Friday as manager Charlie Montoyo deemed his MRI “good,” in addition to Giles himself saying he was also “good.” What’s also good for owners hoping to have Giles back soon is that he played catch Friday, presumably one of the last steps […]

Royals-Twins Rained Out Friday, Slated For DH Saturday

After the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins had their contest Friday night rained out, it was announced that the club’s would meet for a straight doubleheader Saturday. Right-handers Jakob Junis and Jake Odorizzi were tabbed to make the start Friday and would presumably slot over to Saturday, although which game they’ll be on the […]

Alex Young Tabbed For First Start Of 2020 On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Alex Young will enter the starting rotation for Saturday’s contest against San Diego. All seven of Young’s appearances this season have come out of relief, having yielded five runs in 9 ⅔ frames with 10 strikeouts to his credit. Young will be filling the spot of Madison Bumgarner, who is on […]

Christian Colon DFA’d, Tyler Thornburg Called Up

The Cincinnati Reds have designated infielder Christian Colon for assignment, using his roster spot to bring up right-handed pitcher Tyler Thornburg to join a rocky bullpen. Colon’s path to playing time was about to be severely hampered when Mike Moustakas (quad), who is set to be activated off the injured list Sunday, returns. The Reds’ bullpen […]

Logan Morrison Elects Free Agency After Being DFA’d

The Logan Morrison Era in Milwaukee comes to an end after just 28 plate appearances. When the Brewers designated Morrison for assignment, he was not claimed off waivers, and he chose not to accept an outright assignment. His departure paves the way for Justin Smoak and Ryan Braun to see the vast majority of playing […]

William Smith Absent From Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher William Smith has been held out of Friday’s lineup against the Angels and left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval due to neck stiffness. With Austin Barnes getting the start behind the dish, manager Dave Roberts noted that a stint on the 10-day injured list is becoming increasingly likely for Smith. He has reeled […]

Max Muncy Out Of Lineup Friday Due To Planned Rest

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy is not among the club’s starting nine for Friday’s contest versus the Angels and left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Edwin Rios is starting at first in place of Muncy, whom manager Dave Roberts says is just getting a planned night of rest. Entering play Friday, Muncy’s 90 plate appearances were […]

Cal Quantrill Set To Start Saturday Against Arizona

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill will enter the starting rotation for Saturday’s contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks, making his first start of 2020. Quantrill has experience with the starting staff, having made 18 starts last season to the tune of a 5.69 ERA. His numbers out of relief -- where he has spent […]

Bubba Starling Activated From Injured List

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling has been out of the mix due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but he was activated prior to Friday’s contest against Minnesota. Starling last appeared Aug. 4 and has compiled just four hits with one extra-base hit in his first nine games. Should he reclaim full-time duties in center field, […]

Cameron Maybin Activated From Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Cameron Maybin rejoined the club for Friday’s contest against Cleveland, manning right field and batting seventh. Having been sidelined since July 30 due to a strained right quad, Maybin has five hits in his first six games, but also six strikeouts. Detroit seems committed to giving Maybin an everyday look in the […]

Andrelton Simmons Not Expected Back Until Next Week

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will miss at least the team’s next three games, manager Joe Maddon confirmed Friday. Simmons has been absent from the Angels’ lineup since July 27 due to an ankle injury, and while a return seemed possible this weekend against the Dodgers, he will have to wait until Monday against […]

Starlin Castro Lands On Injured List With Broken Wrist

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro was in the midst of an excellent offensive start to the season when he sustained a broken right wrist Friday against the Orioles, a continuation of a contest from last weekend. Castro cedes way to rookie Luis Garcia, who figures to see a large amount of playing time in […]

Robinson Chirinos Lands On Injured List Due To Ankle Ailment

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to ankle soreness. The club has recalled Jose Trevino from its alternate site to take his spot on the roster and provide Jeff Mathis with a backup. Chirinos has scuffled at the dish to begin 2020, hitting .129 with just one […]

Starlin Castro To Have X-Rays, Luis Garcia To Make MLB Debut

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro has been diagnosed with a sore left wrist following Friday’s game against the Orioles. Castro underwent x-rays but did not immediately have the results. With the team playing two games Friday, rookie Luis Garcia -- ranked as the club’s No. 2 prospect -- has been selected off of the […]

Ryan Braun Sits Friday, Will Return To Field Saturday, Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is not among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against the Cubs and right-handed pitcher Alec Mills. Manager Craig Counsell said that the move was by design to give Braun time to recover as he is just making his return from a finger infection. His next step is to […]

Corey Seager Cleared To Return To Shortstop Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager has gotten the thumbs up to man the shortstop spot Friday against the Angels and left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Seager returned to the lineup Thursday as the designated hitter after a six-day layoff due to a recurring calf ailment. The 26-year-old has been clobbering the ball thus far in 2020, […]

Robinson Cano Activated From Injured List

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano will rejoin the team’s starting lineup as the designated hitter for Friday’s contest against the Phillies and rookie right-hander Spencer Howard. Cano has been out of the mix since Aug. 3 due to a groin injury, but he was off to a torrid start before being sidelined. In […]

Tyler Chatwood Scratched From Start Friday; Alec Mills Steps In

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood will not start Friday’s contest against the Brewers due to tightness in his back. Righty Alec Mills has been tabbed to take his place. Chatwood opened the year with two excellent starts at Wrigley Field (one coming against Milwaukee), before being mollywhopped last Thursday (11 hits, eight runs) in […]

Donovan Solano Returns To Starting Lineup Friday

San Francisco Giants infielder Donovan Solano rejoins the team’s lineup Friday against the A’s and left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Solano had been out of the mix since Aug. 10, yet he still leads the Majors with nine doubles. The early part of the 2020 year has been a breakout for the veteran, who is batting a […]