Edwin Encarnacion Will Return Wednesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (ankle), who tweaked his ankle on Saturday, is fine and will be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Third baseman Josh Donaldson will also start back-to-back games for the first time with the team on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Indians have no reason to rush Encarnacion with the […]

Miguel Sano Returns Against Tigers

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (knee) is returning to the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing third base and hitting seventh against Tigers starter Daniel Norris. Sano was out for two weeks, but he can provide those in deep mixed and AL-only leagues with power the rest of the way. It's been a disappointing season […]

Aroldis Chapman Expected To Be Activated Soon

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) said his knee and arm feel good, and he is expecting to come off the disabled list in the next day or so. Chapman threw a successful simulated game on Monday and could be closing games again by this weekend. Get ready to put him back into all […]

Alex Cobb Throwing Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) is throwing on Tuesday to test his blister. Cobb has been great in the second half, but he was scratched from his start last weekend, and it's unknown when he will make his next start with the season winding down. Overall, he is 5-15 with a 4.90 ERA, […]

Denard Span Hitting .200 Over Last 40 At-Bats

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span is having a tough final month of the season and is hitting only .200 in September through 40 at-bats. He currently is in a 3-for-18 slump at the plate after a solid run at the plate in June and July. He is hitting only .259 over his last 48 games […]

Marwin Gonzalez Slugging .495 Over Last 107 At-Bats

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez has hits in six of his last seven games played heading into Tuesday night's action. Gonzalez has enjoyed a strong second half of the season and is slugging .495 over his last 107 at-bats. After a dismal first half of the season, Gonzalez is slashing .278/.346/.512 since the All-Star break […]

Alex Bregman In 3-For-23 Skid

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will look to shake loose of a 3-for-23 slump when the Astros play the Mariners at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday. It was only a matter of time before the hottest hitter in the game cooled off at the plate but he still is an MVP candidate with two weeks […]

Jose Altuve Hitting .245 In September

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is 12-for-49 (.245) through 13 games played in September. The reigning MVP has lacked consistency since returning from the disabled list with a knee injury. It is fair to question whether Altuve is 100% even though he has hits in eight of his last 10 games. It still has […]

Daniel Vogelbach Has Home Runs In Consecutive Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hit a pinch-hit grand slam Monday night against the Astros. Vogelbach now has home runs in each of his last two games as he attempts to make an impression in the final two weeks of the season. The burly slugger has spent most of the season in the minors, […]

Aaron Judge Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. He's playing right field and batting second against Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi. At long last, Judge is finally back after fracturing his wrist in late July. He had another simulated game Tuesday morning and hit an opposite-field home run, […]

Edwin Encarnacion Remains Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion remained out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Encarnacion was forced to leave Saturday's game due to a right ankle sprain and hasn't played since then. Yandy Diaz will slide into Encarnacion's designated hitter spot for Tuesday's game.

Luis Ortiz Feeling Better

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (hamstring) is feeling much better on Tuesday. The rookie made his first career start last Friday and had to leave early after allowing a run in 1 2/3 innings against the White Sox. He's not much of a streaming option anyways, but Ortiz may just be shut down for […]

Andrew Triggs To Have Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (shoulder) will have thoracic outlet surgery on Sept. 26, and it will be performed by Dr. Gregory Pearl in Dallas, Texas. Triggs was 3-1 with a 5.23 ERA with 43 strikeouts in just nine starts for Oakland in 2018. The right-hander also finished the year on the disabled list […]

Trevor Story May Have UCL Damage

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is facing potential damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to sources. The Rockies are waiting for an official diagnosis, but this looks like season-ending injury and one that could require Tommy John surgery, which would compromise Story's entire 2019 season. That's a massive blow […]

Kyle Seager Takes Seven-Game Hitting Streak Into Tuesday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager will look to extend his hitting streak to eight games when the Mariners play the Astros on Tuesday. It has been an awful season for Seager but is on a nice run right now and is 9-for-26 (.346) during the streak. What's been even more encouraging is that four […]

Nelson Cruz Has Three Home Runs In Last 10 Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 on Monday against the Astros. Cruz returned to the lineup after missing a game due to an illness. The veteran has three home runs over his last 10 games and is slugging .471 in September. It has been another elite season for the slugger and comes into […]

Yuli Gurriel Slugging .449 In September

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slashing .286/.333/.449 through 49 at-bats in September. Gurriel has had his at-bats trimmed a touch over the last month with the emergence of Tyler White. But Gurriel is still an integral part of the Astros offense and is hitting a sparkling .392 with runners in scoring position. Gurriel […]

Josh James Makes Second MLB Start Tuesday

Houston Astros pitcher Josh James will make his second major league start Tuesday against the Mariners. The rookie right-hander is trying to make the playoff roster as a reliever but will get the start while Lance McCullers Jr. remains on the shelf. James struck out nine hitters in five innings on September 1 in his […]

Mike Leake Has 0.69 September ERA

Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake has allowed only one run through 13 innings pitched in September heading into his Tuesday start against the Astros. The veteran has endured some ups and downs at times this season but, for the most part, has been solid in the Seattle rotation. Leake will have a tough test against […]

Aaron Judge Takes More Simulated At-Bats

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) took part in another simulated game -- his second in as many days -- on Tuesday against minor league pitcher Adonis Rosa. Judge hit an opposite-field home run with head athletic trainer Steve Donohue, bench coach Josh Bard, director of pro scouting Dan Giese, assistant general manager Michael […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/18/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a large Monday slate, we have another massive Tuesday slate. There are 15 games today, but only 14 on the main slate. The other game features the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, but we will not be covering that game in this article. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Tim Tebow Expected To Return Next Year

New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow is expected to return for a third professional season in 2019, according to assistant general manager John Ricco. Tebow's season ended in late July when he broke the hamate bone in his right hand, which required surgery. The 31-year-old had hit .317/.348/.429 in June and July with Double-A Binghamton. […]

Jeff McNeil Notches Another Multi-Hit Game on Monday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil had another impressive game on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. McNeil went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and one RBI. In his last 10 games, the young second baseman has four games with at least three hits. He has also struck out only three times during […]

Michael Conforto Has Monster Day on Monday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went off on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Conforto finished the day 3-for-5 with a home run, double and six RBI. All of a sudden, the 25-year-old is on a tear after struggling for most of the season. In his last 10 games, Conforto is hitting .381 with five […]

Miles Mikolas Wins Again on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas earned his 16th win of the season on Monday, tossing five innings while allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. He struck out six on the night and is now 16-4 with a 3.01 ERA. He'll take on the Giants in his next start as he […]

Yadier Molina Drives in Three Runs on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina hit a home run and drove in three runs on Monday. He got his first RBI of the night the hard way, getting hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. He then hit a two-run home run and got to take a much less painful stroll around the […]

Mike Foltynewicz Has Rare Clunker On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz went 4 2/3 innings on Monday, allowing six runs on five hits. He walked four batters while striking out two. It is only the second time in his last nine starts that he has allowed more than two earned runs. Foltynewicz possesses an 11-10 record on the season, but that […]

Freddie Freeman Cranks Two-Run Shot On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's 11-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. It is only Freeman's second home run in his past 30 games. The 29-year-old looked like a formidable NL-MVP candidate during the first half of the season but has cooled down a bit since […]

Ronald Acuna Bounces Back On Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna rebounded from an 0-for-5 outing on Sunday by going 3-for-5 with an RBI on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Acuna has been one of the best players in the entire league during the second half of the season, so a slump was unlikely. The 20-year-old is slashing .296/.371/.575 this […]