Rich Hill Scratched From July 25 Start

Minnesota Twins pitcher Rich Hill (undisclosed) was scratched from his scheduled start in the team's second game of the season. Hill was moved up in the rotation to replace the injured Jake Odorizzi (back) but is now unable to go. It's unclear why he's unable to suit up. Randy Dobnak will get the ball and […]

Lance Lynn Throws Six Shutout Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn had a great start to the 2020 season in a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rockies. Lynn pitched six innings without giving up a run and limited Colorado to two hits on the night. He uncharacteristically walked four batters on Friday but made up for it with nine strikeouts. […]

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 […]

Kyle Lewis Homers In 2020 Opener

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 1-for-4 with a homer run in Friday's season opener against the Astros. Lewis seems to be picking up right where he left off after a productive summer camp and though he lacked power throughout his minor league career, he seems to have found it in the majors. However, Lewis […]

Kyle Seager Homers Friday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 1-for-4 with a home run in Friday's loss to the Astros. Seager batted third for the Mariners and is likely to continue batting around the spot in the lineup moving forward. Though Seager doesn't offer a lot of upside, he has been a consistent source of power throughout […]

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 […]

Lucas Giolito Struggles On Opening Day

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito got lit up against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day. The 2019 All-Star only lasted 3 and 2/3 innings. Over that span, Giolito allowed six hits, seven earned runs and walked three batters. He also struck out three hitters. Brighter days are ahead for Giolito and he will […]

Marco Gonzales Underwhelms In Season Opener

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales gave up four runs, three earned, on five hits and a walk through 4 1/3 innings in Friday's season opener against the Astros. The Astros are one of the toughest opponents for pitchers, so while the stat line isn't encouraging, it is also not surprising. Gonzales doesn't offer a […]

Jose Leclerc Picks Up Save Number 1

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc shut the door on the Colorado Rockies to open the season on Friday night. Leclerc was tasked with saving a 1-0 lead for Texas, and he obliged with two strikeouts and a walk in his inning of work. He threw six straight balls to open his season, walking Ryan McMahon […]

Edwin Diaz Converts First Save Opportunity Of Season

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning to secure the Mets 1-0 Opening Day win against the Braves on Friday. Diaz allowed only a walk, while striking out two in his one inning of work. Diaz notched his first save of the season. Earlier in July manager Luis Rojas did […]

Yoenis Cespedes Goes Deep In Mets Opening Day Win

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, hitting as the Mets' designated hitter against the Braves on Opening Day, went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Cespedes' solo shot was the difference in the Mets 1-0 win. The 34-year-old has made great progress from heel and ankle injuries that have impacted him over the past three […]

Jacob deGrom Dominant On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was dominant over five innings in the Mets 1-0 win over the Braves on Opening Day. Over his five innings of work, deGrom allowed only a broken-bat single, one walk and struck out eight. As anticipated, deGrom was pulled after only five innings and 72 pitches following a […]

Corey Dickerson Gets Two Hits On Opening Day

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson made a good first impression on Opening Day, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Dickerson hit third in a lineup that could surprise a bit this season. He's a solid fantasy option that should outperform his draft position in most formats. The lefty batter put up an […]

Miguel Rojas Reaches Base Three Times On Opening Day

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas reached base three times on Opening Day. Rojas went 2-for-3, adding a walk, and he scored a run. He hit ninth and will presumably spend most of his time hitting at the bottom of the lineup. Still, with the new universal DH rule, Rojas could score a good number of […]

Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard In His Marlins Debut

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit a home run in his Marlins debut on Opening Day. Aguilar ended up 1-for-5, but that one was a two-run blast off of Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Aguilar had a rough season last year, but it was only a year before that when he hit 35 home runs […]

Brandon Kintzler Earns The 50th Save Of His Career

Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler picked up the save in his Marlins debut on Opening Day, allowing just one hit while wrapping up a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-2 win. Kintzler won't put up huge strikeout numbers, but he should be locked into the ninth inning in Miami, and that will be valuable […]

Sandy Alcantara Shines On Opening Day

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent in a win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day. Alcantara threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven. Alcantara was in control all evening, making just one mistake which Didi Gregorius knocked into the empty […]

Kyle Hendricks Dominates Brewers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks was lights out in the teams home opener on Friday. The Professor threw a complete-game shutout versus the division rival Brewers. Over nine innings, Hendricks allowed zero runs, three hits and struck out nine with zero walks. Hendricks remains one of the most underrated pitchers on a yearly basis […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI and a walk on Friday versus the Brewers. Rizzo survived a scary moment earlier in the game, when he was hit on the hand by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the bottom of the third inning. Rizzo stuck it out and it paid […]

Ian Happ Goes Deep On Opening Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run on Friday. Happ batter ninth and provided the Cubs with their two of their three runs in a win versus the Brewers. Happ finished 2019 on a high note and is looking to maintain the centerfield job. Happ will help owners with power, […]

2020 MLB Futures - Betting Picks and Sleepers

Major League Baseball’s revised 60-game season starts Thursday, so here are some last-minute 2020 MLB sleeper bets you can make on DraftKings Sportsbook, if your state permits. (I targeted picks with odds of +2000 or longer, as categories such as “[Team] will make playoffs” don’t allow for many drastically profitable options.) World Series | Make […]

Kyle Lewis Batting Cleanup On Opening Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis will be batting fourth in Seattle's season opener against the Astros. Lewis made a splash at the end of the 2019 season hitting six home runs in just 75 plate appearances. After a strong summer camp, there has been some sleeper hype for Lewis, but it should be taken with […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Absent From Opening Day Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (side) is not in the team's Opening Day lineup versus Charlie Morton and the Rays on Friday. Manager Charlie Montoyo stated that they could use him during the game in a "big spot," but hopefully, he'll start in Saturday's game instead. Gurriel has dealt with discomfort in his […]

Tyler Naquin Dealing With Toe Injury

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin will be sidelined on a day-to-day basis due to a hairline fracture in one of his toes. The team has recalled outfielder Daniel Johnson to fill in for the time being. Naquin figures to factor primarily against right-handed pitching, although he will be competing for playing time for the vast […]

Josh Donaldson To Bat Second Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson will bat second on Opening Day against the Chicago White Sox. It's a pretty tough matchup against Chicago's ace Lucas Giolito, who rebounded in a big way in 2019. Still, Giolito was significantly more susceptible to right-handed batters last year, surrendering a .712 OPS compared to just a .572 […]

A.J. Puk Playing Catch Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) is playing catch today before the team's Opening Day game against the Angels. He will report to the team's alternate training site in San Jose next week to attempt to come back from a shoulder injury he re-aggravated earlier in the week. Puk is one of the top […]

Byron Buxton Not In Twins Opening Day Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (foot) is not in the lineup for the Opening Day contest against the Chicago White Sox. Buxton was able to swing the bat and run on Wednesday but is not quite ready for game speed. There's likely a chance he suits up at some point in the series against Chicago. […]

Matt Carpenter In The Lineup As Designated Hitter

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is in the Opening Day starting lineup as the designated hitter. Carpenter will hit fifth, while Tommy Edman will hit second and play third base. Carpenter had a down year last year but showed occasional signs of the solid play that's made him a fantasy staple for years. He'll […]

Roman Quinn Starting In Center Field For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn will get the Opening Day start in center field vs Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Quinn and Adam Haseley were battling for the center field job back in Spring Training, and manager Joe Girardi has been mum on who would see more playing time since Summer Camp began. This […]

Jorge Alfaro Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was scratched from the Opening Day lineup and placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. No reason was given. Alfaro dealt with an oblique injury in the first part of spring training, but seemed fully recovered from it, blasting a home run in an exhibition game against the Atlanta […]