Frankie Montas Responds Well To Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) responded "really well" to his bullpen session on Saturday, according to A's manager Mark Kotsay. Kotsay stated that it remains a possibility that Montas could make his return to the mound during the team's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. The doubleheader falls on Thursday, July 21, the team's first […]

Zach Eflin Completes Live Batting Practice Session

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) threw a live batting practice session on Saturday. According to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Eflin felt soreness in his knee on Sunday. He will be examined by the team in Philadelphia on Monday. Eflin has been out since late June with a right knee bruise. He remains […]

Steven Matz Activated, Drew VerHagen To Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have activated left-hander Steven Matz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team placed right-hander Drew VerHagen (hip) on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement. VerHagen's move to the injured list is retroactive to […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes Some Swings On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) took some batting practice in the cages on Sunday. It was the first time he'd gone through hitting drills since landing on the injured list with right hand inflammation a week ago. After taking some swings, he did some on-field running drills. The 25-year-old was fantastic over the first […]

Yandy Diaz Being Held Out On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. He was hit in his forearm by a pitch from Orioles closer Jorge Lopez during the ninth inning of Saturday's game. All indications after the game were that Diaz would […]

Marcell Ozuna Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Ronald Acuna Jr. will be slotting in at designated hitter for the contest. This will be Ozuna's second day off over the last five games. The team has a full outfield now with Ozuna, Acuna, Eddie Rosario, […]

Spencer Torkelson Sent To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Torkelson was scheduled to start on the bench on Sunday before the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians was postponed, and now he'll find himself heading back to the minors during the All-Star break. The former first overall pick in 2020 […]

Kevin Harvick Starts In 10th

Kevin Harvick will be starting in 10th place on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Harvick once again will need a win to clinch a playoff spot, or a great finish to be in striking distance to make it in on points alone. The race for the last two playoff spots are starting to heat […]

Eloy Jimenez On The Bench Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins in the final game of the first half of the season. Jimenez left the game early on Wednesday with right leg tightness and hasn't resumed running, so there's a chance he won't be ready for the […]

Brad Keselowski Will Start Ninth

Brad Keselowski will start in ninth place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. For the first time in a while, Keselowski looks like he will have a solid day after qualifying in the top 10. Keselowski has fallen off a cliff in terms of his production, and he sits in 30th place in the […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Against Braves

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Cruz will miss his second straight game, and he'll finish the first half of the 2022 season with a .242/.324/.361 slash line with eight home runs, 48 RBI, 39 runs scored and three stolen bases in […]

Kyle Larson Starts In Eighth Sunday

Kyle Larson will be starting in the eighth position at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. It's been a disappointing season for Larson, as he had 10 wins in 2021. He has only had one win to his name this season. With stats of one win, eight top-fives and 10 top-10 finishes, he currently sits […]

Tigers-Guardians Postponed Sunday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians on Sunday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The game has been moved to Monday, Aug. 15, as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm ET. Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander was scheduled to start for Detroit on Sunday, while Guardians right-hander Shane […]

Miguel Cabrera Not Starting Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Fantasy managers need to make sure to remove Cabrera from their lineups for the final game of the first half of the season. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer isn't a great source of counting stats […]

Aric Almirola Starts In Seventh Place

Aric Almirola will be starting in seventh place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. With each passing race, it's more and more likely that Almirola will need to win to make the playoffs. It is also important to note that Almirola won last season's race at New Hampshire. It could be promising for his […]

Rafael Devers Provides Lone Run For Red Sox

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was the team's offense in a 14-1 rout at the hands of the division-rival New York Yankees on Saturday night. Devers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the contest. The 25-year-old will start at third base for the American League in next week's All-Star game, and […]

William Bryon Starts In Sixth Place

On Sunday, William Bryon will start in sixth place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It has been safe to say Bryon has been a different driver after the first nine races of the season. Since his last win at Martinsville, Bryon has only had one top-10 finish, which is not the best sign for a […]

Willi Castro Starting At Third Base Again

Detroit Tigers infielder Willi Castro is getting the start at third base and is batting eighth on Sunday against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber. Castro will be making his second start at the hot corner in the last three games, and it appears that the struggling Jeimer Candelario is no longer the team's top option […]

Trea Turner Homers Twice Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner had a night on Saturday in the 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and one strikeout. Turner is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, and Saturday's two-homer performance was his first multi-homer game of the […]

Nick Lodolo Struggles With Command Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo had a hard time on the mound during Saturday's 11-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He lasted just two innings after throwing 67 pitches and allowing five runs on three walks, five hits, and three hit-by-pitches. The only positive was Lodolo's five strikeouts. Across six starts this season, the […]

Christopher Bell Starts In Fifth

Holding onto the last playoff spot, Christopher Bell will be starting in fifth place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. Yes, Bell would be the last driver in the playoffs and has a 19-point lead on Kevin Harvick, who is the first driver out as things stand now. Bell has stats of zero wins, […]

Jose Altuve Back At Second Base

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg) is back at second base on Sunday against Oakland Athletics right-hander Adam Oller after he served as the designated hitter on Saturday. Altuve is also in his customary leadoff spot. The 32-year-old All-Star sat out of Friday's game after being hit by a pitch on Thursday. Although he'll […]

Jesus Sanchez Returns On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola, starting in center field and batting seventh in the lineup. Sanchez sat out the last three games while dealing with a personal issue, but he'll return for the final game of the first half of the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Retreats To The Bench

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will start Sunday's game against the division-rival Boston Red Sox on the bench. Stanton has been on a tear of late, but he'll get a day of rest to close out the first half of the season. The 32-year-old enters Sunday's action with a .237/.319/.516 slash line with an […]

Bubba Wallace Starts In Fourth Sunday

Bubba Wallace will be looking for his second career win when he starts in fourth place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. It is safe to say Wallace is having another disappointing season. He only has stats of zero wins, one top-five and two top-10 finishes, which is good enough for 24th place in […]

Josh Donaldson Resting Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Donaldson returned on Saturday from a minor hand injury, but he'll get a normal day off in the series finale to conclude the first half of the 2022 season. The 36-year-old veteran did have […]

Juhann Begarin Nets 25 Points In Final Summer League Game

Boston Celtics guard Juhann Begarin had an impressive showing at this year's Summer League in Las Vegas. He started all five games for the team and averaged 18.2 points per contest. He had his best all-around game in the team's final Summer League matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. He shot 9-for-17 from the […]

Devin Williams Added To NL All-Star Roster

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams has been added to the National League All-Star roster, replacing Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried. Although Josh Hader is the Brewers closer, Williams is plenty valuable to fantasy managers with his 2-0 record, 1.77 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 19 walks in 35 2/3 innings pitched. The 27-year-old […]

Kurt Busch Starts In Third

Kurt Busch will be looking for his second win of the season when he starts in third place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. It could be possible for Busch to get his second win. He has had three wins at New Hampshire in his career, so it's safe to say this is one […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/17/22)

Today is the last day before the MLB All-Star Break. We have a full 15-game slate, however, there is no Sunday night baseball tonight. If you are looking to bet on MLB today you are going to have to place those bets this morning and afternoon (depending on your time zone)! This article will give […]