Travis Shaw (3B, TOR) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues Travis Shaw is coming off a horrendous year in Milwaukee that saw his average plummet to .157 with only seven home runs in 86 games while battling various injuries. Shaw blamed some of his struggles on a swing change, and there's reason to give […]

Travis Shaw (3B, TOR) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Travis Shaw is coming off a horrendous year in Milwaukee that saw his average plummet to .157 with only seven home runs in 86 games while battling various injuries. Shaw blamed some of his struggles on a swing change, and there's reason to […]

Aaron Nola Sharp In Exhibition Game

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola looked like he was in midseason-form in an exhibition game at Washington Saturday. The right-hander tossed five scoreless innings - including two four-out innings - mowing down a lineup that included most of the Nationals regulars. Nola allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out four. He […]

Frankie Montas To Start On Opening Day

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will be the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager Bob Melvin. Montas said he expects to be able to go up to 90 pitches, so he won't be a popular DFS play against a good Angels lineup. His season-long prospects look much better, though, as he is coming […]

Phillies Release Logan Forsythe

The Philadelphia Phillies have released infielder Logan Forsythe, according to Ken Rosenthal. Forsythe has struggled in recent years, as he hasn't hit above .232 since 2016 with Tampa Bay. He really struggled last season, putting up just a .678 OPS with a career-high 27.2 strikeout rate. Forsythe had his years of usefulness in fantasy, but […]

Jesus Luzardo To Open Season In Bullpen

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo will begin the season in the bullpen, according to manager Bob Melvin. Melvin said that once they get him to three innings out of the bullpen they can begin transitioning Luzardo back to the starting rotation. Luzardo was one of the biggest risers up fantasy draft boards with the […]

Jesus Luzardo Cleared To Practice

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (illness) has been cleared to return to summer camp after being on the COVID-19 injured list. Luzardo tested positive for COVID-19 and has not been working out with the team. Returning to A's camp means Luzardo had to test negative twice at least 24 hours apart, but it remains […]

Aldrick Rosas Charged In Hit-And-Run Incident

New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas was formally charged with three misdemeanors as a result of a hit-and-run incident in June. Rosas was charged with reckless driving, hit-and-run property damage and driving while suspended/revoked for DUI of alcohol/drugs. Rosas was a Pro Bowler in 2018 but struggled mightily last season, connecting on just 12 of […]

Phillies Release Bud Norris, Add Two To Player Pool

The Philadelphia Phillies released right-handed reliever Bud Norris and added catcher Rafael Marchan and lefty reliever Austin Davis to their player pool on Thursday. Norris was fantasy relevant in 2018 when he saved 28 games for St. Louis, but he didn't pitch in the Major Leagues last season and is a long shot to contribute […]

Aaron Nola To Start Exhibition Game Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will start an exhibition game at Washington on Saturday, according to manager Joe Girardi. Nola got a delayed start to summer camp due to coming into contact with someone who had COVID-19, but it doesn't appear the right-hander will miss any time as a result. Nothing has officially been […]

Zach Eflin Scheduled For Sim Game Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) said he felt good after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday. He is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Saturday, and if he's healthy, he should open the season in the starting rotation. While having more starting pitching depth is good for the Phillies, fantasy managers shouldn't have […]

Scott Kingery Looking Good In Camp

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery is looking good in camp after he showed up late due to testing positive for COVID-19. Kingery had the virus in June but battled severe symptoms, including shortness of breath, cough and fatigue. As a result, Kingery was late to Phillies summer camp, but he seems to have caught […]

A's Don't Have Immediate Plan For Jesus Luzardo

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been working out the best he can as he self-isolates with COVID-19. A's pitching coach Scott Emerson said Luzardo could make a few short starts or work in relief as he builds up endurance. Emerson added that how long Luzardo pitches will be determined by pitch count and matchups, […]

Eagles Re-Sign Jason Peters

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed offensive lineman Jason Peters to bolster their already formidable line. The nine-time Pro Bowler has been the team's left tackle since 2009, but will reportedly play guard under his new one-year contract. The Eagles seemed comfortable letting Peters walk as they have 2019 first-round pick, Andre Dillard, to protect Carson Wentz's […]

No Contract Talks Between Dak Prescott And Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and the team have no scheduled talks ahead of Wednesday's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign contract extensions. Things can change with a quick phone call, but there has not been urgency to get a deal done. It has been reported the Cowboys offered Prescott a five-year deal, but Prescott's […]

Leonard Williams Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams is expected to play the 2020 season under the franchise tag. According to Ian Rapoport, the two sides are on the same page that Williams will play under the tag ahead of Wednesday's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign extensions. The hope is he excels in a new […]

Jesus Luzardo May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (illness) has not been cleared to join team workouts after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Luzardo must provide two negative tests 24-hours apart in order to be taken off the COVID-19 Injured List. Manager Bob Melvin expressed concern the hard-throwing lefty may not be ready for Opening Day […]

No Progress In J.T. Realmuto Contract Negotiations

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is no closer to a contract extension than he was in March. The All-Star catcher was negotiating a contract extension during spring training, but those talks have reportedly stalled. Realmuto said he isn't concerned about not having an extension yet and understands it's a business, which sounds like the team […]

Cowboys Contract Offer Too Long For Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been negotiating a long-term deal with the team, but the two sides still differ on the length of the contract as the extension deadline looms. The Cowboys have a contract offer on the table, but it is reportedly longer than Prescott wants. Prescott is scheduled to make $31.4 million […]

Chris Bassitt Building Up Arm Strength

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt said he is trying to build his arm strength up to be a starter but is still behind the other starting pitchers. Bassitt said he threw during quarantine but did not have access to a training facility in order to do simulated games. Despite being a step behind, Bassitt […]

Scott Kingery Among Phillies To Test Positive For COVID-19

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery was among the seven Phillies to test positive for COVID-19. Relief pitcher Tommy Hunter, outfielder Mikie Mahtook and coaches Rob Thomson, Jim Gott and Greg Brodzinski also tested positive. Kingery said he had the virus in mid-June and experienced severe symptoms, including migraines, shortness of breath, fatigue, chills and loss of […]

Jesus Luzardo Tests Positive For COVID-19

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Susan Slusser. Luzardo had been absent from A's camp and will be gone for 14 more days of self-isolation, per MLB safety protocol. The flame-throwing lefty is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball and was supposed to hold […]

Zack Wheeler Plans To Play This Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler said he is still planning to play this season, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Wheeler and his wife are expecting their first child near Opening Day, so he has been extra cautious amid the COVID-19 pandemic and said he is still weighing the decision to play. Wheeler confirmed he'll […]

Aaron Nola Reports To Phillies Camp

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has reported to Phillies camp, according to Matt Breen. Nola was kept away from the team over the weekend per COVID-19 protocols, which caused speculation that he was one of the seven Phillies that tested positive, even though he was never placed on the COVID-19 injured list. He was […]

Can You Punt Categories In A Shortened MLB Season?

Punting categories in a roto league is something I've always shied away from. After all, you're willingly lowering your team's overall points ceiling on the hope that sacrificing a category benefits your team elsewhere. In general, punting should not be pre-planned and, if used, it should be decided while drafting based on your team so far and […]

Aaron Nola Still Absent From Phillies Camp

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola is not at Phillies Summer Camp, but has not been placed on the COVID-19 Injured List. Nola, as well as outfielder Adam Haseley and catcher Christian Bethancourt, are being kept away from the team amid COVID-19 protocols. The Phillies had seven players test positive for COVID-19 last week and […]

Zack Wheeler Still Unsure On Playing This Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is still unsure if he'll play in 2020 despite working out at the team's Summer Camp. Wheeler's wife is pregnant so even though he said he feels safe so far, he will evaluate the situation daily to ensure safety for his family. Fantasy baseball is nowhere near the list […]

Hector Neris Back At Phillies Camp

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (illness) was at Citizens Bank Ballpark Sunday but did not practice with the team, according to manager Joe Girardi. Neris was placed on the new COVID-19 Injured List last week, but it was never confirmed if he had the virus. Players can be put on the COVID-19 IL if […]

Seranthony Dominguez Yet To Have Tommy John Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) is still waiting to have Tommy John surgery. Dominguez injured his arm last June, which cost him the rest of the season. He was attempting to return this season but re-injured his arm in a spring training game in March. It had been reported Dominguez was to have […]

Hector Neris, Scott Kingery On COVID-19 Injured List

Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies placed third baseman Scott Kingery and relievers Hector Neris, Tommy Hunter and Ranger Suarez on the COVID-19 injured list. Players can be placed on the new injured list if they test positive, show symptoms or have come into contact with an infected person, so it is not confirmed that […]