Zach Plesac A Risky Play Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac is off to a terrific start to his 2020 campaign, but he'll face a tough task Saturday versus the White Sox. The Pale Hose lead the majors in batting average versus righties (.268) and have posted a stellar .750 OPS and 116 wRC+ against these hurlers so far as […]

Merrill Kelly Faces Tough Test Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly will have his hands full versus a formidable Padres lineup on Saturday. The Friars offense has tagged right-handers to a top three rank in OPS (.808) and wRC+ (126), and are playing in their home confines where they were a much better hitting team a year ago. Kelly has […]

Francisco Cervelli Drives In Three Runs On Friday

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli had a nice game on Friday, driving in three runs with a second inning home run. It ended up being his only hit in the game, but that'll do for the Marlins and for his fantasy owners. Cervelli is hitting .227 with an .837 OPS. His true value comes from […]

Jake Cronenworth Keeps Living The Dream

San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A revelation filling in for ailing Eric Hosmer (stomach), Cronenworth has been brilliant on defense while slashing a spectacular .360/.385/.840 with six extra-base hits in 28 plate appearances. While his counting stats are lacking, the excellent […]

Nick Vincent Earns A Save On Friday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Nick Vincent earned a save on Friday, his first since the 2016 season. With Brad Boxberger and Brandon Kintzler both unavailable due to recent usage, Vincent stayed in to pitch the ninth inning after getting the Marlins through the eighth. He ended up with 1 2/3 innings pitched, allowing one hit […]

Anthony DeSclafani Looking To Extend Shutout Streak

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani will make his second start of the season versus the Brewers on Saturday in an intriguing matchup. The Brew Crew are coming off a game where Reds pitchers struck them out 16 times, including 14 by right-handers. They entered the night with the second-highest K-rate in the league versus […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Wastes No Time With Leadoff Jack

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. smacked his fifth home run Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 21-year-old extended his blazing start by crushing a leadoff shot off starter Luke Weaver to secure the eventual 3-0 victory. The tater was his only knock in four tries but he’s rocking a .291/.391/.673 slash with 26 […]

Zach Davies Blanks The Snakes

San Diego Padres starter Zach Davies held the Arizona Diamondbacks scoreless through 5 2/3 frames Friday, collecting his second victory. Davies allowed three singles and no walks while cruising to six strikeouts. The excellent outing drops his ERA to 2.87 with a 0.83 WHIP and 7.5 K/9. The 27-year-old’s career 17 percent strikeout rate diminishes […]

Twins To Activate Jake Odorizzi For Saturday Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (intercostal) will make his 2020 debut on Saturday versus the Royals. He'll take Josh Donaldson's place on the roster and is in a favorable matchup for his first start of the season. Odorizzi was placed on the injured list before Opening Day after straining his right intercostal in summer […]

Patrick Sandoval Getting The Nod Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval will make his second start of the season versus the Rangers on Saturday. With Shohei Ohtani unable to pitch, a spot has opened up in the rotation after Sandoval was optioned to their alternate site at the end of July. The left-hander was decent in his 2020 debut, […]

Ryan Helsley Tests Positive For COVID-19

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley has tested positive for COVID-19 as announced by the team on Friday. Fellow reliever Austin Dean also tested positive, pushing the Red Birds to nine positives this week and forcing the league to postpone their weekend series versus the Cubs. Helsley was a candidate for saves entering the season, […]

Nick Senzel Removed With Groin Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel left Friday's game versus the Brewers early after experiencing tightness in his left groin. He was lifted after his third at-bat in the fourth inning, but since the team jumped out to a large lead early, it may have been precautionary. Senzel led off in the contest and recorded a […]

Nick Vincent Picks Up Save For Marlins

Miami Marlins reliever Nick Vincent picked up the save in 1.2 innings of work on Friday. Vincent was signed to a minor league contract at the end of July but was called up as the Marlins' roster began to thin after a COVID-19 outbreak. While it's good for Vincent that he locked down the save, […]

Aaron Bummer Leaves Game With Bicep Soreness

Chicago White Sox pitcher Aaron Bummer (biceps) left Friday's game with left biceps soreness. Bummer pitched 1.2 innings, allowing a hit and walking a pair before being replaced by fellow reliever Evan Marshall. White Sox manager Rick Renteria said that Bummer will be re-evaluated on Saturday. The 26-year-old had 12 strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched […]

Corey Seager Leaves With Lower Back Discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game in the top of the third inning with an injury. Seager injured his lower back moving to his left on a groundball to second baseman Chris Taylor. The 26-year-old is no stranger to injuries in the early part of this season, having dealt with quad and […]

Luke Weaver Replaced In Fourth Inning

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver was replaced after three innings pitched in Friday's game against the Padres. Alex Young took over in the fourth. Weaver had 43 pitches and had surrendered two homers in the game, so it's likely that something is not quite right. It's even more fishy when considering the peculiar nature of […]

Josh Donaldson Lands On Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf. Manager Rocco Baldelli made it seem as if Donaldson would return sometime during the upcoming road trip, though that clearly won't be the case. The 34-year-old was seen on the field earlier Friday night, dragging weights to […]

Vince Velasquez To Start Sunday Instead

Philadelphia Phillies starter Vince Velasquez had his start pushed back to Sunday after Friday's game was postponed due to rain. Velasquez wasn't particularly sharp in his first outing, surrendering two long-balls, so perhaps the extra couple days will do him some good. The 28-year-old needs to show better command of his pitches after registering a […]

Rafael Montero Activated From Injured List

Texas Rangers reliever Rafael Montero (elbow) has been activated off the 10-day injured list. Montero threw an inning on Wednesday at the team's alternate training site and it went well so he's now able to join the big club. Texas is in need of a steady presence in the ninth inning after Jose Leclerc (shoulder) […]

Ryan Castellani To Make Major League Debut

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Castellani will make his big-league debut on Saturday against the Mariners. Castellani was recalled from the team's alternate training site after fifth starter Chi Chi Gonzalez (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list with biceps tendonitis. Castellani pitched in just 10 starts last year because of bone fragments in his […]

Braves and Phillies Game Postponed Due To Weather

Friday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday. Owners in daily lineup formats and DFS players should remove any Braves and Phillies in their lineups.

Joey Gallo Absent From Rangers Lineup On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is absent from the lineup on Friday against the Angels due to a sore right wrist. This is the same wrist he had surgery on in 2019, but apparently the issue is not related. As a result, this should not be a cause for any concern at least at this […]

Jake Cronenworth Batting Fifth For Padres On Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth is again batting fifth for the Padres when they take on Luke Weaver and the Diamondbacks on Friday. Cronenworth is off to a hot start on the season posting a .318/.348/.727 line with one home run and three RBI in 23 plate appearances. Cronenworth has taken over everyday […]

Khris Davis Gets Start On Friday Against Righty

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is in the lineup on Friday batting sixth against righty Zack Greinke of Houston. Davis is off to a very slow start on the season, hitting just .185 in 27 at-bats with one home run and four RBI. Davis will need to break out of his slump and put […]

Dominic Smith In Lineup At First Base For Mets On Friday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is in the Mets lineup on Friday against righty Humberto Mejia and the Marlins. Smith is batting sixth and makes for a great contrarian option at first base in DFS leagues on Friday. In 25 plate appearances so far this season, Smith is hitting an underwhelming .222, but […]

Amed Rosario Returns To Lineup On Friday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (quad) is back in the Mets lineup on Friday against the Marlins. Rosario will be playing shortstop and batting ninth against Humberto Mejia and the Marlins. Rosario has not appeared in a game since he hurt his quad and exited early from the Mets game on Monday against Atlanta. […]

Kyle Tucker Leading Off Vs Athletics

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will hit leadoff on Friday against Chris Bassitt and the Oakland Athletics. Primary leadoff hitter George Springer (wrist) is sidelined for the game as he deals with a wrist injury that he suffered in Thursday's game. This will be Tucker's second game as a leadoff hitter this year. We've seen […]

Jeff McNeil Returns To Mets Lineup On Friday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) returned to the Mets lineup Friday against the Marlins. He will be batting second and playing left field. McNeil returns after a three-game absence due to an inter coastal strain issue. McNeil has opened 2020 on a tear with a .343 average in 35 at-bats. He will […]

George Springer Out Of Lineup On Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (wrist) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Springer left Thursday's game with a wrist strain and is still nursing the injury. Manager Dusty Baker seems confident that the injury will only cost Springer a few days and won't require a trip to the Injured […]

Joey Bart and Patrick Bailey Getting Reps At First Base

San Francisco Giants top catching prospects Joey Bart and Patrick Bailey have both been getting playing time at first base lately according to manager Gabe Kapler. Both catchers are currently with the Giants' alternate team in Sacramento. Bart played first base in the first inning of the alternate team's scrimmage yesterday. It's an interesting development […]