Corey Dickerson Homers In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Corey Dickerson slugged his fifth homer of the season on Tuesday as his club fell to the White Sox 5-2. His solo shot in the seventh ended Dylan Cease's shutout bid for his only hit of the ball game as he finished the night going 1-for-4. The veteran is finding pretty […]

Adbert Alzolay Will Start Wednesday With Triple-A Iowa

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. According to manager David Ross, he will throw a few innings during Wednesday's rehab assignment. The Cubs will see how he feels afterward and make sure there is no soreness in his hamstring. Alzolay has been sidelined […]

Ranger Suarez Continues To Thrive In Philly Rotation

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez had another strong start on Tuesday as the converted reliever has been a revelation in the rotation for Philly. Suarez shut down a good Rays lineup for 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on six hits while collecting seven strikeouts. The 25-year-old lefty threw a season-high 99 pitches […]

Buster Posey Removed With Right Knee Discomfort

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with right knee discomfort. He was checked out by the trainer in the fourth inning and was replaced in the field in the next frame. The 34-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored before exiting. Posey is considered […]

Willy Adames Exits Early With Left-Quad Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left quadriceps discomfort. He picked up the injury while running the bases and was removed from the game for precautionary reasons. Adames went 1-for-1 with a double and a run scored before exiting. The severity of the 25-year-old's injury […]

Mitch Moreland Collects Two Hits In Loss To Mariners

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Moreland drove in Starling Marte in the first inning, but that was it for the Oakland offense versus Mariners starter Chris Flexen. Moreland has been a disappointment in his first year with Oakland after being a […]

Jack Flaherty Exits Tuesday’s Start Early

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) exited Tuesday's start against the Detroit Tigers with right shoulder tightness. He was pulled from the game after surrendering back-to-back home runs to Robbie Grossman and Miguel Cabrera. Flaherty allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one across two innings during Tuesday's […]

Alex Bregman Expected To Be Activated Soon

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman (hamstring, quad) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list within the next day or two. He's been sidelined since mid-June with a quadriceps injury. The 27-year-old completed a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land and returned to Houston to work out with the Astros on Tuesday. Bregman […]

Cole Irvin Exits Tuesday’s Start Early With Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics pitcher Cole Irvin (hip) exited Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners due to a hip issue. He allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while failing to record a strikeout before exiting after 66 pitches. He was tagged with his 12th loss of the season. The severity of Irvin's injury […]

Evan Longoria Placed On The 10-Day IL Tuesday

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand contusion. He was placed on the COVID IL after experiencing side effects from the vaccine. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since last Tuesday and has appeared in only five games since being activated from the injured list […]

Kevin Gausman Placed On The COVID Injured List

San Francisco Giants pitcher Kevin Gausman was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday due to side effects from the vaccine. He is scheduled to face the Atlanta Braves on Friday but could have his start pushed back after dealing with vaccine side effects. The 30-year-old has been terrific in 2021, owning a (12-5) record […]

Cubs-Rockies Postponed Tuesday Due To Rain

Tuesday's game between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, starting at 2:20 p.m. ET. Probable starters German Marquez and Justin Steele will have their starts pushed back a day. Fantasy managers should […]

Cardinals Extend Yadier Molina Through 2022 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Yadier Molina agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract extension for the 2022 season, according to sources. The 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner, four-time Platinum Glove winner, two-time World Series champion and Silver Slugger winner will be back for what is expected to be his final season. The […]

Francisco Lindor Activated Ahead Of Tuesday's Game

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 16 due to a Grade 2 oblique strain. Lindor was beginning to heat up at the plate before he was sidelined. He'll bat third and play shortstop versus righty Sammy Long. Fantasy […]

Byron Buxton To Play Full Rehab Games

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) will play full rehab games on Tuesday and Wednesday. He is currently rehabbing a hand injury, but could be back on the active roster soon. He'll likely get a day off on Thursday, but could return to the Twins lineup this weekend. Buxton is slashing .369/.409/.767 with 10 home […]

Jacob deGrom Scheduled For Follow-Up MRI

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is scheduled for a follow-up MRI on Wednesday. The right-hander has been basically shutdown since July due to a lingering elbow issue. He would need to build back up through throwing off flat ground, bullpen sessions, and likely rehab outings. It's uncertain if deGrom will pitch again […]

Anthony DeSclafani Could Return This Weekend

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) could return to the starting rotation by the end of the week. He suffered an ankle injury last Wednesday, but it doesn't appear to be too serious. The 31-year-old right-hander boasts a 3.26 ERA, 1.085 WHIP, and 123/36 K/BB ratio in 132 2/3 innings. Fantasy managers should […]

Pierce Johnson Opening Tuesday Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres reliever Pierce Johnson will open Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 48 appearances this season, the right-hander has gone past one frame just once, so he'll likely be followed by some combination of relievers Craig Stammen, Miguel Diaz, Reiss Knehr and Nabil Crismatt. The 30-year-old Johnson has been serviceable out of […]

Tyler O'Neill Scratched On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (undisclosed) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers. The organization has not given a reason for O'Neill sitting out, but more information should be known soon. Lars Nootbaar will bat sixth and play left field versus right-hander Casey Mize on Tuesday. He doesn't offer enough […]

Jaime Barria To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria will start Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. He was originally supposed to start Friday's game, but with the Angels short on starters, Barria's start was moved up. He's been unspectacular this season, posting a 5.87 ERA in five starts and […]

Trent Grisham Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Without a multi-hit game since August 10, the 24-year-old will ride the bench against southpaw Julio Urias with shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. manning center field. Grisham has been a steady OF3 fantasy contributor despite missing significant time with leg […]

Freddy Peralta To Throw Off The Mound

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) is expected to throw off the mound later this week. He landed on the injured list last Thursday, but appears to be making solid progress. The hope is that the 25-year-old will be able to return to the rotation by the end of the week. However, Peralta needs […]

Justin Upton Sitting Out Against Orioles On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (calf) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He is dealing with a minor calf issue, but Upton appears to be day-to-day. He might be available off the bench, but the Angels might elect to give him another night off. Juan Lagares will […]

Mike Trout Still Without A Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) remains without a timetable to return, according to head coach Joe Maddon. He has been able to do some daily workouts, but the organization has not scheduled a rehab assignment. Trout has been sidelined since mid-May due to a Grade 2 right calf strain. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect […]

Caleb Smith Hit With 10-Game Suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith received a 10-game foreign-substance suspension on Tuesday after he was ejected from his start against the Philadelphia Phillies last Wednesday after he was suspected of having foreign substances on his glove. Smith is appealing the suspension, so he won't be suspended right away. The 30-year-old southpaw becomes the second major […]

Chris Bassitt Undergoes Successful Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) underwent successful facial surgery on Tuesday in Chicago. Doctors "stabilized and plated the tripod fracture... and debrided other small fractured bones." The right-hander is stable and resting comfortably and will return to the Bay Area later this week. Bassitt took a line drive off his face last Tuesday […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 8/24/2021

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We got through Monday, now let's hit it again on Tuesday. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help you crush the sportsbooks in this final push of […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/24/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/24/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/24/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 14-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in a […]

Travis d'Arnaud Reinstated From Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated catcher Travis d'Arnaud from the paternity list on Tuesday. Fellow catcher William Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. d'Arnaud landed on the paternity list on Saturday and wound up missing three games. The 32-year-old missed about three months due to a torn thumb ligament before finally returning […]