Patrick Corbin Strikes Out Eight In 2020 Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin had a strong start to open up his 2020 campaign on Sunday. Against a formidable New York Yankees lineup, Corbin pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed two hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out eight. The only run came on a Gleyber Torres home run in […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Has Short Start On Sunday

New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga pitched just three innings in his first start of the year against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. He performed adequately, allowing just one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out three. The only run came on a Trea Turner home run in the third inning. […]

Randal Grichuk Leaves Game With Undisclosed Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (undisclosed) was removed from the sixth inning of Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury. Derek Fisher entered the game to replace him. Grichuk was in the midst of a solid game, going 2-for-2 with a walk and a run. He's recorded hits in each of the team's first three […]

Corey Kluber Removed From Game With Shoulder Tightness

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) was removed from Sunday's game after just one inning. He was reportedly experiencing tightness in the back of his right shoulder, which is certainly a concerning thing to hear. Kluber pitched a rather smooth inning, allowing one walk and no hits while striking out one. He was replaced […]

Drew Smyly Slated To Start Sunday's Game

San Francisco Giants pitcher Drew Smyly will start the Sunday night game against Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smyly previously made a relief appearance in Thursday's game, allowing one walk and no hits in one inning while striking out two. He will have a tough task against a prolific Dodgers lineup in his […]

Reynaldo Lopez Leaves In First Inning With Arm Injury

Chicago White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (arm) was removed before the end of the first inning of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins with an apparent arm injury. Lopez was struggling through the inning, allowing three hits, two walks and four earned runs while only recording two outs. Gio Gonzalez relieved him in the game. […]

Harold Ramirez Tests Positive For COVID-19

Miami Marlins outfielder Harold Ramirez was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Phillies, and it was later discovered that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Ramirez joins Garrett Cooper, Jorge Alfaro, and Jose Urena as Marlins who have tested positive so far. Ramirez was hitting in the middle of the lineup for the first […]

Garrett Cooper Tests Positive For COVID-19

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper has tested positive for COVID-19. Cooper was placed on the injured list for "undisclosed" reasons, but Robert Murray, formerly of The Athletic, tweeted the diagnosis. Cooper joins Jose Urena, Harold Ramirez, and Jorge Alfaro as Marlins who have tested positive. They'll need to self-quarantine for at least 14 days […]

Jake Odorizzi To Face Live Batters This Week

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (back) is "progressing", according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Baldelli said that Odorizzi will get a bullpen session in at some point this week and will then progress to facing live hitters. This makes it seem as if he'll be throwing on Monday or Tuesday, which means he could come […]

Mitch Garver Gets Day Off On Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver will get the day off on Sunday in the final game of the series against the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old said earlier in summer camp that he'd like to catch 40-45 games in the shortened season, so that will mean rest days here and there. In two games so […]

Kyle Tucker Back On The Bench Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is on the bench for Sunday's game versus the Seattle Mariners. Dusty Baker has opted for the right-handed hitting Taylor Jones to DH and bat sixth for the Astros with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the hill. Tucker went 1-for-4 in his season debut on Saturday, which included an RBI double […]

"Good Chance" Byron Buxton Plays In The Near Future

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli updated outfielder Byron Buxton's status on Sunday, stating there's a "good chance he's playing in the very near future." He didn't commit to him playing in Tuesday's home opener, but he said it's still an option. Buxton injured his foot playing the outfield a couple of weeks ago but is […]

Mike Montgomery To Start For Royals On Monday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery will start the team's fourth game of the year against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit on Monday. Montgomery started 13 games for the Royals in 2019, going 2-7 with a 4.64 ERA. It's an enticing matchup against the Tigers, but it's also the Tigers' home opener - for whatever […]

Christian Walker Gets A Day Off Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is getting a day off on Sunday versus Padres right-hander Garrett Richards. Jake Lamb will play first and bat seventh while Kevin Cron draws the start at DH and will bat eighth. Walker broke out in 2019 as a 28-year-old rookie and is off to a good start this […]

Nick Solak Batting Second On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nick Solak is starting in left field on Sunday and batting second in the lineup against the Colorado Rockies. He was the talk of the town during spring training and has found his way onto the roster to start the season. Solak was a trendy sleeper in the fantasy baseball community this […]

Zack Godley and Matt Hall Likely To Pitch In Upcoming Series

Boston Red Sox pitchers Zack Godley and Matt Hall are likely to see action at the start of their series against the New York Mets on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Godley was selected to the major league roster on Sunday, with pitcher Dylan Covey being optioned to the alternate training site in a corresponding move. […]

Yoan Moncada Sitting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is getting the day off on Sunday versus Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda. Danny Mendick will draw the start at the hot corner and bat seventh while Nicky Delmonico will bat out of the two-hole. Moncada tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and just needs a maintenance day […]

Nick Senzel Scratched On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was scratched ahead of Sunday's tilt versus Spencer Turnbull and the Detroit Tigers. He was scheduled to have an off-day but re-entered the lineup when Mike Moustakas fell ill before the game. The club hasn't passed down word yet if he's dealing with an injury but should provide an update […]

Willians Astudillo Cleared To Rejoin Twins

Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo (COVID-19) has been cleared to rejoin the team. He will first report to the team's alternate squad in St. Paul. Astudillo tested positive for COVID-19 about three weeks ago, but he showed no signs of the virus when he was tested three days ago. We can likely expect Astudillo back […]

Shin-Soo Choo Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is getting a breather versus Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland on Sunday. Willie Calhoun will DH and bat seventh while Nick Solak will play left field and bat in the two-hole. Choo is 1-for-8 with a walk and an RBI in the early going this season and will likely sit versus […]

Austin Meadows Will Play Sim Game Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (COVID-19) will play a little bit in a sim game Sunday, according to manager Kevin Cash. Meadows tested positive for COVID-19 a couple of weeks ago, but is now working his way back into game shape. He's likely another week or two away from joining the Rays, but he'll […]

Jose Urena Scratched From Sunday's Start

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena (undisclosed) has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Robert Dugger will start in his place. The reason for the change, which was announced less than two hours before first pitch, was not revealed. It's a tough spot-start for Dugger against a strong Phillies lineup. Urena went 4-10 […]

Mike Moustakas Placed On IL With An Illness

According to manager David Bell, Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas was scratched from Sunday's game versus the Tigers with an illness. Josh VanMeter is taking his spot at second base batting fifth versus right-hander Spencer Turnbull. Moustakas woke up not feeling well and won't come to the ballpark for the afternoon contest. Moustakas was placed […]

Jordan Lyles Has First Start Of Season Skipped

Texas Rangers pitcher Jordan Lyles will not make his first start of the season until next Sunday, August 8th. With Texas having some off days, the team has decided to keep Lance Lynn on regular rest and have him pitch in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Lyles signed with the Rangers […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Starting On Sunday

New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga will start for the team and throw around 50 pitches against the Nationals on Sunday. Loaisiga is starting in place of the recovering Masahiro Tanaka and is expected to return to the bullpen following Sunday’s start. Given his fairly restrictive best-case scenario pitch count, Loiaisiga isn’t much of a […]

Brandon Drury Activated From IL

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Brandon Drury was activated off the injured list ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Rays. His injury was never announced, and he never arrived at the team's summer camp earlier this month. Outfielder Billy McKinney was optioned to the team's alternate site in a corresponding move. Drury will provide depth to […]

Miguel Andujar Draws First Start On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder/third baseman Miguel Andujar will make his first start of 2020 on Sunday against Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. Andujar will be playing leftfield and hitting seventh in the lineup. Brett Gardner and Aaron Hicks are both getting their first days off. Mike Tauchman is drawing his first start in the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/26/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We are a few days into the season now and able to grasp more of what lies ahead. There is no doubt in my mind we will see an entirely different version of baseball this year, but that's not entirely a bad thing. Who doesn't love a new challenge for fantasy? This Sunday brings us […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/20): MLB DFS Lineups

The first weekend of Major League Baseball is coming to a close and we have an 11-game Main slate on DraftKings to send us out with. There are no weather issues, plenty of pricey offense, and just as many suspect pitchers to help fill your lineups out with today. I'll be going position by position […]

Adam Haseley Leading Off For Phillies Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley will play center field and bat leadoff on Sunday vs Marlins starter Jose Urena. Roman Quinn earned the first two starts of the season in center after the two were battling for the starting job before the season, but was just 1-for-7 in the two games. Today Haseley will get […]