Homer Bailey Moves To 45-Day IL, Return Not On Horizon

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey has been shifted to the 45-day injured list due to tendinitis in his right biceps, putting him on the sidelines until at least mid-September. Bailey had been working his way back at the club’s alternate site after having made just one start earlier this year, earning a win in […]

Kris Bryant Lands On IL Due To Finger, Wrist Ailments

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the White Sox as he combats a sprained finger on his left hand in addition to a left wrist ailment. Bryant has been out of the mix since Aug. 17 with David Bote holding down the […]

Jose Quintana Nearing Return, Role Uncertain

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana has been given the thumbs up to rejoin the club’s pitching staff, but now manager David Ross will have to decide how to utilize him. Over his eight-year Major League career, Quintana has made just four relief appearances, three of which were during his rookie year. But with the […]

Bradley Zimmer Optioned To Club’s Alternate Training Site

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer has been demoted to the club’s alternate training site Saturday, paving the way for right-hander Triston McKenzie to join the active roster. Zimmer figured to be a vital cog in the Cleveland outfield during 2020, but he hit just .162 over his first 20 games. While he did an excellent […]

Austin Slater Lands On IL, Battling Groin Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left groin prior to Saturday's contest against Arizona. Slater is in the midst of a breakout campaign which sees him tied for the Major League lead with six stolen bases, all while delivering a 1.111 OPS across his […]

Jay Bruce Hits IL Due To Quad Ailment

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Jay Bruce has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a quad ailment, with Adam Haseley having been activated off of the IL to take his place on the active roster. Bruce mashed the ball through his first 16 contests of 2020, having compiled nine extra-base hits, en route […]

Dylan Moore Lands On IL With Wrist Sprain

Seattle Mariners utilityman Dylan Moore has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right wrist prior to Saturday’s contest. Moore is in the midst of a breakout year, having entered play Saturday tied for the Major League lead with six stolen bases and having compiled a .902 OPS through his first […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out Of Lineup For Third Straight Game

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is once again out of the mix for Saturday’s contest against Seattle and left-handed Justus Sheffield. Manager Chris Woodward noted that while Choo is battling a calf ailment, there are “other things” affecting him as well, which may help explain why he is not among the starting nine for […]

Mike Brosseau (2B/3B/OF, TB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Brosseau has emerged from the Rays roster as a 'leftie-masher', someone who crushes left-handed pitching but isn't a regular in the lineup. That is a bit harsh on the utility man and he's someone who does deserve greater consideration. While it is […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched From Saturday’s Lineup Against Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz was a late removal from the starting nine Saturday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Diaz was hit in the face during batting practice by an errant ball, forcing Joey Wendle into the lineup, who will man the hot corner in his absence. After going homer-less […]

Jake Odorizzi Lands On IL After Being Hit By Line Drive

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a chest contusion stemming from a line drive that he took off the chest during his start Friday, which forced him to exit. All three of Odorizzi’s starts this year have come against the Royals, having allowed nine runs […]

Joey Bart Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart is not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday’s contest against Arizona and right-hander Zac Gallen. Bart, who has started each of the past two games following his callup, appears to just be getting the night off with Chadwick Tromp taking over behind the dish. While the Giants have […]

Mike Moustakas Sitting Saturday With No Injury Concern

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Cardinals and left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim with Kyle Farmer manning the keystone. Manager David Bell revealed that it’s just a planned day off for Moustakas and that he is not feeling any ill effects in the wake of […]

Mike Tauchman (OF, NYY) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Aaron Judge is expected to return to the Yankees lineup early next week after a short IL stint. The return of the right fielder looks like it will render Mike Tauchman into fourth outfielder duties since the 'emergence' of Clint Frazier. That may […]

Jake Cronenworth (1B/2B/SS, SD) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jake Cronenworth has been one of the more interesting stories in the 2020 baseball season. The 26-year-old rookie was a two-way player in College before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015. He didn't throw a pitch in professional baseball until […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (1B/2B/3B, WSH) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera is showing no signs of slowing down in his age 34 season, finding himself the cleanup hitter for the World Champion Washington Nationals. A .266/.330/.544 slash line and five home runs in 21 games isn't particularly eye-catching, but his 16 […]

Jordan Montgomery (SP, NYY) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Yankees injury bug continues to rip through the clubhouse and with James Paxton now out for a few weeks, Jordan Montgomery is the defacto SP3 for the Bronx Bombers behind Gerrit Cole and Masahiro Tanaka. Montgomery is no stranger to the IL […]

Taylor Williams (RP, SEA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Taylor Williams continues to be under-rostered in fantasy. As the closer in Seattle, Williams has five saves on the season with a 3.27 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 11.0 IP. Williams has emerged from nowhere in the preseason to be the ninth-inning […]

Victor Robles Remains Without Stolen Base Thus Far In 2020

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles had considerable fantasy pomp coming into the year due to the blend of power (53 extra-base hits) and speed (28 steals) that he showcased last season. But through his first 20 games of 2020, that same production has been severely lacking. Despite a 28.1 ft/s sprint speed that ranks above […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Starting Lineup Saturday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is back among the starting nine for Saturday’s outing against the Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Having been held out of Friday’s lineup while manager Rick Renteria attempts to keep an eye on his reps, Moncada slots back into his familiar No. 2 spot in the lineup. While […]

Kevin Newman Out Of Starting Lineup Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman is not among the club’s starting nine Saturday against Milwaukee and right-hander Josh Lindblom. Erik Gonzalez will take over at short in his stead and bat leadoff, giving him some DFS appeal due to his low price tag. Newman had a nine-game hit streak come to an end Friday, having […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 22nd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Andrelton Simmons Out Of Lineup Saturday After Return

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons returned Friday with a two-hit outing, but is back on the bench Saturday against Oakland and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Manager Joe Maddon has reiterated that the team will play it safe with Simmons, attempting to not ramp up his activities too quickly. David Fletcher will take back over at […]

Brock Holt Designated For Assignment, Likely To Move On

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/outfielder Brock Holt was designated for assignment prior to Saturday’s contest against Pittsburgh, effectively ending his tenure with the organization after just 36 plate appearances. Manager Craig Counsell said that he did not expect Holt to stick with the club in the case that he clears waivers. Holt has opened the year […]

Stephen Strasburg To Undergo Surgery, Miss Remainder Of 2020

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg will undergo surgery to help alleviate the carpal tunnel syndrome that he has developed in his right wrist. The ailment will force him to miss the remainder of the 2020 season, with an eye toward being fully healthy for the 2021 year. Strasburg made just two starts this season, […]

Nicky Delmonico Optioned Again

The Chicago White Sox have demoted outfielder Nicky Delmonico to open a spot for starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. Delmonico has been up and down this season for the White Sox. The outfielder is only hitting .200 in 15 at-bats and holds zero fantasy value when active.

Reynaldo Lopez Activated And Will Start Saturday

The Chicago White Sox have activated starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez from the injured list and he will start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Lopez only 2/3 of an inning in his first start of the season before being diagnosed with shoulder soreness and landing on the 10-day injured list. In that start versus the Twins, […]

Gleyber Torres Expected To Return In Two Or Three Weeks

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (quad, hamstring) will miss the next two to three weeks as he recovers from strains in his hamstring and quad which he suffered during Thursday’s game against the Rays. Torres had been heating up prior to getting injured with a .917 OPS over his last 12 games, but that […]

Franmil Goes Deep In Loss To Tigers

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Friday but the Indians fell to the Tigers 10-5. The Indians got off to a quick start in this one, scoring three in the second before Reyes made it a five-run lead in the third with […]

James Paxton Shut Down For 14 Days

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) will not throw for 14 days, according to manager Aaron Boone. Paxton left his start on Thursday early with elbow discomfort, and although he’s avoided Tommy John surgery, his elbow issue is likely to keep him out for most if not all of the rest of this […]