Matt Chapman Homers Amid Four Strikeouts

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and four strikeouts in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday. Chapman took Domingo German deep in the fourth inning, but couldn't do much else as he collected a golden sombrero, including whiffing to end the game as the tying run. Chapman […]

Joey Lucchesi Lands On IL With Elbow Inflammation

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Lucchesi had looked good in his start on Friday night where he tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings while striking […]

Chris Bassitt Posts Another Strong Start Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed two runs in six innings with seven strikeouts in a no-decision at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. This is the third straight start Bassitt allowed exactly two runs as he lowered his ERA to 3.40 on the season. He threw 60 of 90 pitches for strikes with 15 of […]

Albert Almora Jr. Activated From IL, Starting Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is back in the starting lineup, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Almora has missed over a month with a shoulder injury after colliding hard with the outfield wall on May 11, but before the injury he was […]

Andrew Vaughn Starting On Saturday Despite Friday's Injury

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (face) is starting in left field and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Vaughn was forced to leave Friday's game after suffering a facial contusion when he was hit in the face by a throw from Astros outfielder Chas McCormick. He was deemed day-to-day after […]

Tejay Antone Likely To Be Activated On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) is likely to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Reds manager David Bell. Antone has been on the injured list since June 10 due to inflammation in his right forearm. He's been the Reds' best reliever by every measure this year, posting a […]

Pierce Johnson Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (triceps) on the 10-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation on Saturday. The move is retroactive to Friday, June 18. Johnson has had a solid year out of the pen, pitching to a 3.57 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with a 34.8% strikeout rate that ranks […]

Robert Gsellman To Start Game 2 On Saturday

New York Mets pitcher Robert Gsellman has been named the starting pitcher for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Gsellman has made 14 appearances this year (all in relief) and he has a 3.65 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 15:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He hasn't appeared in a game since June 8. […]

Bryse Wilson, Drew Smyly Starting On Sunday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Drew Smyly will take the hill for the second game. They'll match up with a Cardinals lineup that entered play Saturday with a .298 on-base percentage. Only the Seattle Mariners have a lower on-base percentage as a […]

Zach Plesac Throws Bullpen Session On Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. He threw both fastballs and changeups and he had no discomfort in the thumb he broke in late May. The team seems encouraged by his progress. He may not be sidelined for much longer, but an estimated timeline for his return […]

Drew Rasmussen Called Up On Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up relief pitcher Drew Rasmussen from Triple-A on Saturday. Rasmussen was acquired by the Rays through a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in May. It was the same trade in which they acquired fellow reliever J.P. Feyereisen, sending shortstop Willy Adames to Milwaukee. Rasmussen had a 4.24 ERA over 15 […]

Trent Grisham Heading To The Bench On Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds. Jurickson Profar is getting the start in center field and batting seventh in the game. Grisham has struggled a bit since his return from the injured list about a week ago. Over his […]

Mike Brosseau Optioned To Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned infielder Mike Brosseau to Triple-A on Saturday. The versatile Brosseau has hit .182 in 148 plate appearances so far this season with 16 RBI, four home runs, and a stolen base. The Rays have utilized Brosseau at first base, second base, and third base this season. However, due to the […]

Matt Joyce Lands On Injured List With Back Strain

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Matt Joyce (back) on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain on Saturday. Fellow outfielder Matt Vierling was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The team also called up catcher Rafael Marchan while placing catcher Andrew Knapp on the seven-day concussion injured list. Joyce has […]

Kyle Tucker Could Return Early Next Week

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was placed on the COVID injured list on Wednesday as he came down with an illness. He was able to work out on Friday and is scheduled to work out again at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. Astros manager Dusty Baker believes that Tucker could rejoin the team some time […]

Leury Garcia Returns To The Lineup For Saturday's Game

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. He is playing right field and batting eighth. Garcia suffered a bruised right knee while sliding into home in Wednesday's game and was forced to sit out on Friday after the team […]

Adam Wainwright and Kwang Hyun Kim Starting On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Kwang Hyun Kim will get the ball for the second contest. Wainwright and Kim are both having quality seasons, but they'll face an Atlanta lineup that entered play Saturday fourth in the league in home runs and […]

Alex Bregman Says "No Timetable" For Return

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) spoke with reporters about his strained left quad muscle on Saturday. He said, "Honestly there's no timetable really. It sucks. It's unfortunate, but just going to trust the rehab process." He also later added, "I'll be back and I'll be back stronger than ever." With the lack of […]

Stephen Piscotty Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a left wrist sprain. Fellow outfielder Skye Bolt was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Piscotty is scheduled to see a specialist to provide more information on the extent of the injury. After that, we should […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is being held out of the starting lineup once again for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Luis Arraez is manning third base while Byron Buxton is slotting in as the team's No. 2 hitter, Donaldson's typical spot in the order. Donaldson re-injured his calf in Wednesday's game […]

Andrelton Simmons Back In The Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is back in the starting lineup and batting eighth in Saturday's game against Kolby Allard and the Texas Rangers. Simmons left Wednesday's game with left ankle tightness. The team was off on Thursday and he was held out of Friday's game. Simmons' return will bolster the Twins' defense, but […]

Cardinals-Braves Postponed Saturday

The Saturday game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of inclement weather. The two National League franchises will make up the game on Sunday as part of a doubleheader. Fantasy managers will have to turn to their respective benches to replace the likes of Nolan Arenado, Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies and […]

Jose Ramirez Not Starting Saturday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (foot) isn't in the starting lineup for the club on Saturday for their matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also per Zack Meisel's tweet, Ramirez exited Friday's game due to a left foot contusion after being hit by a pitch. Ramirez has been his usual elite self in 2021, hitting […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Becoming A Complete Hitter

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has always had raw power, but he's becoming more of a complete hitter in 2021 during his breakout with Toronto. Guerrero finished his minor league career with more walks (151) than strikeouts (139) and was on base around 41 percent of the time. Entering Friday, he had […]

Byron Buxton Activated Off Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has been activated off the injured list and will bat second on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Buxton was sidelined since May 6 with a Grade 2 right hip strain, along with several bumps in the road during his rehab. Manager Rocco Baldelli had said that the speedy outfielder […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (6/20/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring FIVE matchups tomorrow from the LPL (super weekend!) and LCK. Unfortunately, this last slate was another flop with KT getting reverse swept, and really high scoring lineups coming through with EDG, DoinB, and Kiin. Let's see where we can find angles attack the next slate. As […]

Luis Garcia Throws Seven Strong Innings In No-Decision

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia allowed one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings during Friday's 2-1 win over the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision. The 24-year-old yielded an RBI single to first baseman Jose Abreu in the first inning. He cruised the […]

Rays Optimistic On Tyler Glasnow's Recovery

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that he is feeling optimistic about starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) after he met with a doctor, according to Steve Carney of the St. Pete Nine. Cash added that the current plan for Glasnow is to have him shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, and […]

Christian Arroyo Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo is not in Saturday's lineup for the game against the Kansas City Royals. Arroyo clubbed a grand slam on Wednesday but went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts in Friday's game. Danny Santana will start in center field and bat leadoff for Boston against Royals right-hander Brad Keller. Santana is hitting […]

Christopher Bell Needs Better Result At Nashville

Things are getting dicey as far as Christopher Bell making the playoffs. He has fallen from 11th to 15th in the point standings. Also, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver's best finish since Talladega is 14th at Darlington. That is eight consecutive results outside of the top ten and four in a row beyond the top […]