Mike Trout Cold Out Of The Gate

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Angels 10-2 runaway win over the Mariners. Trout has gotten off to a quiet start, hitting only .211 with eight strikeouts through his first 19 at-bats. That being said, fantasy owners should take a breath. Even in the 60-game format,... Read More

Albert Pujols Goes Yard In Angels Win

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the Angels 10-2 victory over the Mariners. The line-drive blast in the fifth inning was the 657th of the veteran slugger's career as the 40-year-old this season is out to prove that he has something left in... Read More

Anthony Rendon Homers In Debut

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two runs scored and two RBI in the Angels 10-2 win over the Mariners. It was the debut for the free agent acquisition after being held out of the lineup with a slight oblique issue. But he was a difference... Read More

Anthony Rendon Remains Sidelined

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (oblique) is not in the lineup Monday against the A's. Rendon has been taking ground balls over the weekend and many within in the organization believe he will make his season debut by no later than Wednesday. The injury does not appear to be serious as Rendon has... Read More

Zack Greinke To Start Sunday

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will take the ball Sunday for the first time in 2020 against the Mariners. Greinke was fantastic for the Astros last season after being acquired midseason by the Diamondbacks. In 10 regular season starts, the veteran went 8-1 with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Greinke has never truly... Read More

Yuli Gurriel Goes Yard On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel hit his first home run of the season as the Astros took care of the Mariners 7-2 on Saturday. It was the first hit of the season for the 36-year-old, who is coming off a monster 2019 season. Gurriel was unstoppable the final of half of last season, slashing... Read More

Roberto Osuna Pitches Scoreless Inning

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna allowed one hit but pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday against the Mariners. It was the debut for the Astros closer in 2020 after reports indicated that Osuna was behind the other pitchers, in terms of readiness, for the 60-game season. Fantasy owners can now rest easy with Osuna... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Picks Up Win In Return

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. returned to the mound in a regular season game for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, picking up a win against the Mariners. McCullers Jr. was sharp early and often, allowing only two runs on five hits through six innings. The 26-year-old threw 92 pitches and racked up... Read More

Carlos Correa Picks Up Another RBI In Win

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-for-3 with an RBI and one run scored in the Astros 7-2 win over the Mariners on Saturday. Correa has now driven in runs in each of his first two games and is off to a promising start. The talented shortstop can be polarizing in the fantasy community. His... Read More

George Springer Goes Deep Against Mariners

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer went 1-for-4 on Saturday in the Astros 7-2 win over the Mariners. Springer hit a 402-foot bomb to left field for his first home run of the season and his first hit of the season. Springer was held back by injuries last season but still slugged a career-high 39... Read More

Justin Upton's Homer Charges Angels To Win

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Justin Upton hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the fourth inning of the Angels 4-1 win over the A's on Saturday. The veteran is looking to bounce back this season after being relegated to only 63 games last season. Upton is coming into this... Read More

Dylan Bundy Impresses In Angels Debut

Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy picked up his first win in an Angels uniform, tossing 6 2/3 innings of one-run baseball on Saturday. The victory was the first for manager Joe Maddon as Bundy struck out seven while allowing only three hits on 90 pitches. The 27-year-old has spent his entire career with the... Read More

Jose Altuve Tallies RBI Single In Win

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI as the Astros beat the Mariners 8-2 on Opening Day. Altuve tied the game 2-2 in the fifth inning with an RBI single and later scored on a Michael Brantley three-run home run. Altuve and the Astros have been embroiled... Read More

Alex Bregman Singles, Scores In Opener

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-5 with an RBI single and one run scored in the Astros 8-2 win over the Mariners. Bregman gave the Astros the lead for good in the fifth inning, singling home catcher Martin Maldonado in the team's five-run fifth inning. Bregman and the Astros already are flexing their... Read More

Michael Brantley Powers Astros To Victory

Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-3 with one walk and three runs batted in as the Astros took down the Mariners 8-2 on Opening Day. Brantley capped off a five-run fifth inning with his first home run of the season, a three-run shot to right field. Brantley is coming off, perhaps, his best... Read More

Justin Verlander Notches Opening Day Win

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander twirled six innings of two-run baseball as the Astros defeated Mariners 8-2 on Opening Day. The veteran punched out seven hitters, walked only one and allowed two solo home runs. Verlander has been indestructible the past several seasons but a groin injury back in March proved he was mortal after... Read More

Tommy La Stella Has Sleeper Value

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella was cruising towards an All-Star appearance last season until a fractured leg submarined his season. Through the first 78 games in 2019, La Stella surprised many by slashing .300/.353/.495 with 16 home runs and 44 runs batted in before missing practically the rest of the season. Now La... Read More

Albert Pujols Brings Power, Little Else

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols may not garner a ton of fantasy buzz this season but still drove in 93 runs last season. The 40-year-old slugger enters the season with 656 career home runs and may not be the feared hitter that he was of years past but posted his best slugging... Read More

Andrelton Simmons Aims To Regain Form

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is flying under the fantasy radar heading into the 2020 season. Few doubt Simmons' defensive ability but injuries resulted in a step backwards offensively last season. After hitting .292 with 11 home runs and 75 runs batted in during the 2018 campaign, an ankle injury and poor second half... Read More

Can Justin Upton Bounce Back?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will enter the 2020 season with plenty to prove. While many are focusing on the team's acquisition of Anthony Rendon this past offseason, it was only a few seasons ago that Upton was the headline signing. But injuries completely derailed his 2019 season and appeared in only 63 games... Read More

Mike Trout Speaks, Will Play

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout made his intentions about the 2020 season loud and clear; "I'm playing". The All-World slugger has made his discomfort known through the course of this proposed reset for weeks now, especially with his wife expecting their first child around August 3. But Trout appears to be comfortable enough with... Read More

Anthony Rendon Unlikely For Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (oblique) is unlikely to play on Opening Day and may even miss the first few games. Manager Joe Maddon told reporters that Rendon is "on a good path" but to expect the Angels big-time offseason acquisition to miss the first couple of games. The injury does not appear... Read More

Carlos Correa Out To Silence Critics

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has plenty to prove heading into this 60-game season. Correa played in only 75 games in 2019 and has missed significant chunks of the season in each of the past three years. After slashing .315/.391/.550 in 2017, the 25-year-old has hit a combined .255 since. He did rebound last season... Read More

Alex Bregman To Hit Third On Friday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is in line to hit third on Friday when the team opens up their 60-game season against the Mariners. Manager Dusty Baker appears to have settled on a lineup, and Bregman will be front and center in the action. Bregman slugged .544 from the three-hole in 78 games last... Read More

George Springer Ready To Roll

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is expected to be at the top of the Astros lineup when the team begins their 60-game season on Friday against the Mariners. The free-agent-to-be posted career highs in home runs (39), RBI (96) and OPS (.974) last season and only played in 122 games. Springer is the premier leadoff... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Grateful To Be Back On Mound

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. expressed his gratitude to be back playing the game he loves after allowing only one run in five innings in his final tune-up start on Monday. McCullers missed the entire 2019 season after Tommy John surgery and is eager to get back on the mound and contribute. The 26-year-old... Read More

Ryan Pressly Will Be Closer Out Of The Gate

Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly will serve as the closer when the Astros open their 60-game season on Friday. Manager Dusty Baker insists that incumbent closer Roberto Osuna is heathy but just isn't ramped up and ready for game action. Enter Pressly, who has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand but will... Read More

Michael Brantley Could Hit Cleanup Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is in line to hit cleanup Friday in manager Dusty Baker's offense. The veteran enjoyed a fantastic season in 2019 and mostly hit third, but Baker appears to be open to switching Brantley with Alex Bregman in the order. Brantley slashed .311/.372/.503 last season with 22 home runs, 40 doubles... Read More

Jose Altuve Questionable For Opening Day

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is listed as day-to-day and is questionable for Opening Day with a leg contusion. Altuve left Tuesday's exhibition game after failing to slide while trying to tag from third base on a sacrifice fly. Manager Dusty Baker is hopeful the former MVP will be ready by Friday's opener. Altuve... Read More

Julio Teheran Awaiting Test Results

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Julio Teheran is waiting on his COVID-19 test results before he can return to the team. Teheran has told the team that members of his family have experienced symptoms, but he is hoping to rejoin the team by the weekend. All other signs point to the right-hander being healthy and... Read More