Rhys Hoskins Could Return Right Before Season's End

The Philadelphia Phillies hope to have first baseman Rhys Hoskins (elbow) back for the final four games of the season, which would be from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Sept. 27, with a Thursday off in between. Hoskins suffered a UCL injury in his left elbow and was placed on the injured list over the […]

Phillies Hope To Have J.T. Realmuto Back By The Weekend

The Philadelphia Phillies expect to have star catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) back with the team this weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi. Realmuto underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a mild hip strain. Andrew Knapp and Rafael Marchan will hold down the catcher spot while Realmuto is out. Fantasy owners in redraft leagues need […]

Starling Marte Getting The Day Off On Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Mike Kickham and the Boston Red Sox. Monte Harrison is starting in Marte's typical center field post and batting ninth in the game. Since being acquired by the Marlins at the start of September, Marte is slashing .266/.288/.484 with […]

Joc Pederson Placed On Family Medical Emergency List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is being placed on the Family Medical Emergency List and will not be part of the team for at least the next few days. The Dodgers are facing San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon on Wednesday, so Pederson wasn't going to be starting in Wednesday's game anyways. Pederson has been […]

Max Muncy Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is returning to the lineup on Wednesday, starting at third base and batting fourth. Muncy got the day off on Tuesday as Edwin Rios got the start at third base. Muncy has had a rough year overall and has particularly struggled in September, slashing .186/.352/.256 with just one home […]

Chris Devenski Undergoes Arthroscopic Surgery

Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow to have a bone spur removed on Wednesday. He is expected to be make a full recovery by spring training 2021. Devenski was only able to make four appearances this year and struggled mightily in them, posting a 14.73 ERA and 2.73 […]

Adam Eaton Taken Out Of Wednesday's Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was removed midway through Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after apparently suffering an injury while making a catch in the field. Josh Harrison entered the game to replace him. Eaton was 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving the game. It's been a rough year for Eaton who is […]

Eric Haase Making Tigers Debut On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is making his debut with the team in Wednesday's game against Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals. Haase is batting seventh in the game, filling in for the team's primary catcher in Austin Romine. The 27-year-old Haase spent the past two years with the Cleveland Indians but made just 34 […]

J.P. Crawford Reinstated From Bereavement List

Seattle Mariners infielder J.P. Crawford has been reinstated from the bereavement list and fellow infielder Donovan Walton was optioned to the team's alternate site in a corresponding move. Crawford was placed on the bereavement list prior to Friday's game last week. He should be back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco […]

David Dahl Starting In Right Field On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is starting in right field and hitting seventh in Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Dahl sat out the team's previous two games, which both featured left-handed opposing starting pitchers. Dahl will face the right-handed Mike Fiers on Wednesday. Dahl is just 4-for-28 against lefties this year. He hasn't been […]

Kenley Jansen Unavailable To Pitch On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen will not be available out of the bullpen on Wednesday after making relief appearances in three of the past four days. Jansen closed out the team's victories on Sunday and Tuesday, earning his 11th save of the year in the latter of the two appearances. He also had […]

Dustin May Scratched, Brusdar Graterol To Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (foot) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Brusdar Graterol will serve as the Dodgers opener for the contest. May took a comebacker off of his foot in his most recent start, and while it was determined there was no structural […]

Tony Gonsolin Tosses Seven Effective Innings Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk. It was a brilliant performance for Gonsolin, against one of the league's highest-powered offenses. The 26-year-old now owns a 1.51 […]

Matt Harvey Headed To 10-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals pitcher Matt Harvey was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lat strain on Wednesday afternoon. The 31-year-old suffered the injury during a relief appearance against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Harvey was horrendous in 2020, posting an 11.57 ERA and 2.74 WHIP across 11 2/3 innings. The former All-Star will […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up 11th Save Of The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen fired a scoreless ninth inning to notch the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. It did not come easy, however, as Jansen surrendered two hits and a walk to load the bases with one out. Thankfully, the 32-year-old struck out the next two batters he […]

Jon Gray Shut Down For Remainder Of 2020

Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray (shoulder) has been shut down for the rest of the 2020 campaign. Manager Bud Black said that Gray does not have enough time to make a full recovery after hitting the injured list with shoulder inflammation on Sept. 4. It was another inconsistent season for the 28-year-old, as evidenced by […]

Justin Turner Notches Three Hits In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. It was his first game since August 28, as he was dealing with a strained hamstring. The 35-year-old is slashing .298/.394/.421 with two homers, 21 RBI, and 18 runs scored […]

Antonio Senzatela Throws Complete-Game Gem On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela allowed one run on six hits across nine innings of work during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. He struck out three batters while issuing one walk. It was the first complete game of Senzatela's major league career, and it came at a necessary time for the reeling Rockies. He […]

Danny Duffy's Next Start Undetermined

Kansas City Royals starter Danny Duffy remains out of the team's rotation for the time being, according to manager Mike Matheny. Duffy was scratched from his start on Tuesday for disciplinary matters after missing the team's charter flight to Detroit. Brady Singer is lined up to face the Tigers on Wednesday, while Kris Bubic will […]

Freddie Freeman Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He has been on a sensational hot streak over his last 15 games, slashing .431/.529/.862 with six homers, 25 RBI, and a 10/5 BB/K rate. Freeman is leading the National League in […]

Nate Lowe Batting Cleanup On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nate Lowe is batting in the cleanup spot for Wednesday's game against Austin Voth and the Washington Nationals. Lowe has been on fire as of late, slashing .368/.429/.895 with three homers and seven RBI over his last seven games. The 25-year-old did not make his season debut until Sept. 2, […]

Jake Arrieta Believes He Has Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta believes he has a Grade 1 hamstring strain but expects to be back for the start of the postseason. He was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with an injury and limped off of the field. Regardless of the ailment, a 10-day injured list stint is […]

Adrian Morejon Serving As Opener Wednesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon will serve as the team's opener on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. There was some hope that Chris Paddack (ankle) would return to start this game, but he is facing the Seattle Mariners on Friday instead. Morejon has posted a 2.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 10 2/3 […]

Chris Paddack Scheduled To Start Friday

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) is expected to start Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old had to leave his most recent start with an ankle sprain, but he is feeling better after getting some extra rest. Paddack has had an inconsistent 2020 season, posting a 3-4 record to go along with […]

Anibal Sanchez Surrenders Six Runs On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez allowed six runs on seven hits across 4 1/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez struck out four batters while walking one in the contest. It has been a season to forget for the 36-year-old, as he owns a 2-5 record to go […]

Didi Gregorius Launches Eighth Homer

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win versus the Mets on Tuesday. Gregorius is now hitting a cool .282 on the season with 30 runs and 31 RBI as the shortstop has been a sneaky good player for fantasy managers. His strikeout rate is among the best in […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 49: Fantasy Baseball Final Week Strategy - Benched with Bubba (Episode 310)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to discuss some strategy as we approach the final week of the Fantasy Baseball season. They go over some teams with solid matchups for hitting and steals, go over some interesting 2-start options, take listener questions, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With […]

Hector Neris Preserves Three-Run Lead For Fourth Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed one hit and one walk but didn't allow a run to earn his fourth save of the season in a win versus the Mets on Tuesday. Neris has been pitching better since being demoted from the closer role when the team acquired Brandon Workman from Boston. Neris has […]

Edwin Diaz Strikes Out The Side In One Inning Of Work

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless inning of work on Tuesday in the Mets' 4-1 loss to the Phillies, striking out the side. Diaz has posted a ridiculous 42 strikeouts in just 20 innings to go with a 1.80 ERA and 1.25 WHIP on the season. Diaz now boasts a […]

Pete Alonso Finds Himself Back In A Mini Slump

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who had been red-hot since the beginning of September, now has just one hit in his last 17 at-bats after his 0-for-4 performance on Tuesday against the Phillies. Prior to this recent mini slump, Alonso had hit .312 with five home runs and eight RBI in 32 at-bats […]