Wil Myers Excluded From Tuesday Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Facing righty Dustin May, the Friars will load the outfield with lefties as Abraham Almonte and Josh Naylor will start alongside Trent Grisham. Tommy Pham is the designated hitter. Even with the matchup, Myers’ omission is a head-scratcher after […]

Nico Hoerner Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Jason Kipnis is getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in Hoerner's place. It should be nothing more than a routine day off for Hoerner, though it's a bit frustrating that it's Hoerner's […]

Ryan O'Hearn Back In Three-Spot On Tuesday

For the second straight game, Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will be hitting out of the three-spot in the order on Tuesday. O'Hearn was hitting in the middle third of the order, primarily fifth, for the start of the season, but the team has shaken things up lately. Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi began the […]

Robinson Cano Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets have placed second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) on the injured list with a Grade 2 left adductor strain. Cano was injured in Monday’s contest against the Braves and his loss will leave a big hole in the Mets lineup. Cano was off to a nice start in 2020 and with a […]

Amed Rosario Remains Sidelined With Quad Injury

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (quad) is absent from Tuesday’s contest versus the Washington Nationals. Rosario was lifted in Monday’s contest after he injured his quad when he was running out of the batter’s box. Rosario underwent a MRI on Tuesday and more should be known on when he will return after those results. […]

Jeff McNeil Will Remain Out On Tuesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) will be out of Tuesday’s lineup versus the Nationals. McNeil underwent a MRI on Tuesday and was a last minute scratch from Monday’s lineup after coming with back tightness before the opening pitch. McNeil has quietly been one of the more underrated players in the game and owns […]

Robinson Cano Will Sit Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) underwent a MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday’s contest with a tight left groin and will sit on Tuesday. Cano is having a strong 2020 campaign so far with a .412 batting average, one home run and seven RBI. More will be known on the status of […]

Slumping Khris Davis Out Of Athletics Lineup Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics will rest designated hitter Khris Davis on Tuesday versus Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers. Despite hitting his first home run on Monday, Davis is hitting just .125 on the year. Mark Canha will replace Davis and bat fifth. Davis will need to break out his slump and put up some home […]

Rougned Odor Remains Sidelined

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (oblique) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday. Odor left Saturday’s game with tightness in his oblique and hasn’t picked up a bat since. The Rangers will continue to deploy second baseman Nick Solak and he will bat second versus the Oakland Athletics. Solak is hitting just .217 […]

Rangers Rest Slumping Hitters Shin-Soo Choo And Willie Calhoun

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and designated hitter Willie Calhoun will rest on Tuesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Choo has really been in a slump with just three hits over his first 20 at-bats. Calhoun has also been stuck in a rut and only has one hit in 18 at-bats. Choo will be replaced by […]

Luis Patino Could Start For Padres

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler says it’s “on the table” that pitcher Luis Patino could enter the starting rotation. Patino was called up on Tuesday and will initially work out of the bullpen, but as one of the most talented pitching prospects in the league, he may force the Padres hand if he reaches […]

Astros Rest Hot Hitting Michael Brantley

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will sit on Tuesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s just a routine day of rest as the Astros face lefty Madison Bumgarner. Brantley has been on fire this season and should be back in the lineup Wednesday. Abraham Toro will replace Brantley as the designated hitter and bat seventh. Toro […]

Rio Ruiz Remains Sidelined

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz (shoulder) will be out of Tuesday’s lineup versus the Marlins with a sore shoulder. Ruiz has been off to a solid start for the Orioles with three home runs and a .318 batting average to go along with seven RBI. Ruiz remains day-to-day and has been replaced in the […]

Mookie Betts Remains Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (finger) will remain out of the teams lineup Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. Betts left Sunday’s contest with a swollen left finger and hasn’t picked up a bat since. Infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty will replace Betts in the lineup and bat sixth in a matchup versus Padres pitcher Dinelson […]

Reynaldo Lopez Will Throw Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) will begin his throwing program on Wednesday. Lopez exited Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with tightness in his right shoulder after giving up four runs and recording just two outs. On top of losing Lopez to the injured list, the White Sox also lost Carlos Rodon […]

Yadier Molina And Paul DeJong Among Players Cardinals Put On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (COVID-19) and shortstop Paul DeJong (COVID-19) are among six players who have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The other players are pitchers Carlos Martinez, Junior Fernandez and Kodi Whitley along with shortstop Edmundo Sosa. Matt Wieters is likely to see the most at-bats with Molina out and […]

Will Smith Could Return Soon

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith (COVID-19) will throw in simulated-game conditions Thursday. If Smith feels good, then the team is ready to activate him. Smith is recovering from a positive COVID-19 test and the lefty will compete with Mark Melancon for save chances. Smith is coming off of a strong 2019 campaign and is […]

White Sox DFA Luis Alexander Basabe

The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Luis Alexander Basabe for assignment. Basabe was part of the haul that came along with Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech for Chris Sale a few summers ago and was at one point one of the better prospects in the White Sox system. Basabe, 24, is unlikely to slip […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return During Road Trip

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is traveling with the club to Pittsburgh and manager Rocco Baldelli expects him to return at some point during their road trip. Donaldson has been absent from the lineup since experiencing tightness in his calf on Friday and the club would sure like there big offseason acquisition to […]

Stephen Strasburg Set To Throw Simulated Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (hand) will throw a simulated game on Wednesday. The right-hander hasn’t thrown the ball other than in an exhibition game before the season started as he has been dealing with nerve irritation in his right hand. Strasburg threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday and the hope is that […]

Nelson Cruz Continues Epic Production To Start 2020

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has seemingly found the fountain of youth for the shortened 2020 campaign. The multi-hit day that he produced Tuesday against the Pirates meant that the 17 hits he has notched through the team’s first 11 games makes him the first player 40 or older to have ever accomplished that […]

Manuel Margot Placed On Bereavement List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot will miss at least the team’s next three games in the wake of the death of his father, which has had him placed on the league’s bereavement list. Margot has gotten off to a slow start in his first 10 games as a Ray, going 3-for-30 and is yet […]

Ozzie Albies Dropped In Batting Order For Tuesday’s Game

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been battling a wrist injury as of late, which likely has to do with the fact that he has been dropped down to the No. 7 spot in the team’s order for Tuesday’s contest against right-hander Matt Shoemaker and the Blue Jays. Albies went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts […]

Daulton Varsho To Make First Major League Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho will join the starting nine for the first time in his Major League career Tuesday when he faces Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. While Varsho will serve as the designated hitter, it’s undoubtedly his bat that fantasy owners are interested in as he amassed an .899 OPS at Double-A last season. […]

James Kaprielian Set To Join Major League Roster

The Oakland Athletics are summoning right-hander James Kaprielian to the big league club ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Rangers with righty Jordan Weems hitting the injured list. The 16th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, that was also the key cog in the ‘17 Sonny Gray deal, Kaprielian has dealt with arm injuries […]

Juan Soto Activated From IL, Set To Anchor Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was reinstated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Mets, eyeing his 2020 season debut after having been sidelined due to positive COVID-19 tests. Soto figures to slot back into his No. 3 spot in the club’s batting order as soon as Wednesday and become a major […]

Nomar Mazara Making White Sox Debut

Nomar Mazara is making his season debut on Tuesday versus Brandon Woodruff and the Brewers. Mazara has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19 during summer camp and will make his White Sox debut in right field batting seventh. Mazara has put up consistent fantasy totals since breaking in with the Rangers in 2016 and […]

Joey Wendle At Shortstop Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle is getting the start at shortstop and batting sixth against Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday. Wendle is 7-for-24 on the young season, including a homer and a double, and is 3-for-5 with a homer versus Eovaldi. The 30-year-old has found consistent playing time all around the infield […]

Carlos Rodon Lands On Injured List

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has landed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder soreness. The southpaw was forced from his start on Monday after completing the second inning in a disappointing turn of events since he missed nearly all of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery. The former top prospect is […]

Nick Senzel Returns To Reds Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (finger) is back in the club's lineup versus Indians right-hander Shane Bieber on Tuesday. He missed one game due to a sprained left ring finger, but is back in the lineup batting seventh in a challenging matchup against one of the league's hottest pitchers. Senzel is off to a decent […]