Justus Sheffield Has Strong Outing Versus Rockies

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield gave up four hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the Rockies. This is the type of potential that Sheffield has flashed in the past and it was encouraging to finally see in 2020, especially against a hot Rockies lineup. That being said, […]

Ryan Blaney Wrecked Out By Teammate, Finishes 38th

Penske Racing's Ryan Blaney finished in the 38th position in Sunday's Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Blaney was leading on lap 96 when Penske teammate, Brad Keselowski, got loose under Blaney in the middle of turn one. Keselowski's No. 2 hit Blaney in is his left-rear, sending both drivers into the wall and […]

Sonny Gray Takes First Loss Of 2020

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray gutted his way through 5 1/3 innings in a 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gray allowed four runs on six hits while striking out seven and walking three. It was an afternoon where he didn't have his best stuff but he did his best to keep his team in […]

Patrick Corbin Set To Face Mets Again Monday

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin struck out eight batters last Tuesday when he faced the Mets. Now, he gets set to make his next start, which also comes against the Mets, albeit this time at Citi Field. Corbin’s ERA last season away from Nationals Park jumped up to 4.18, as opposed to 2.40 at […]

Erik Jones Fades Late, Finishes 27th At Michigan

Joe Gibbs Racing's Erik Jones crossed the line in a disappointing 27th-place in Sunday's Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Jones started 10th and looked to be as strong as he was in Saturday's race. Jones scored some much-needed stage points in both stages but dropped hard in the final stint of the race. […]

Jesse Winker Goes Yard Sunday

Cincinnati Reds DH Jesse Winker had a big afternoon in a 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI. The double and homer were sorely needed for Winker, who came into the game with just one extra-base hit (a double) in 36 […]

Lane Thomas Latest Cardinal To Test Positive For COVID-19

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas is the most recent name released as a positive test for COVID-19 within the organization. The Cardinals have played just five games this season due to an outbreak, with their upcoming series against the Pirates already wiped out. Thomas has gone hitless in four plate appearances this season as […]

Denny Hamlin Comes Up Just Short In Race Two At Michigan

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin finished second in Sunday's Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Hamlin started in the 15th position and slowly inched his way to the front. Hamlin would lead six laps, at the beginning of the final stage, but then lost the lead on the ensuing restart to Kevin Harvick. After […]

Jean Segura Without An Extra-Base Hit Yet In 2020

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Jean Segura was shifted over to third base upon the acquisition of Didi Gregorius during the off-season, but it also came with the caveat that Segura would need to hit in order to maintain everyday duties. Thus far, he has begun the year hitting .172 with a .466 OPS across his […]

Jorge Lopez Claimed Off Waivers By Orioles

Right-handed pitcher Jorge Lopez has been claimed off the waiver wire by the Baltimore Orioles after having been designated for assignment by the Royals on Friday. Lopez appeared just once out of relief this season and allowed two runs on three hits. He scuffled mightily last season with Kansas City across 39 appearances (18 starts), […]

Kevin Harvick Sweeps Michigan

Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick picked up his series-leading sixth win of the season by sweeping the doubleheader at Michigan International Speedway. Just like Saturday's race, Harvick had the car to beat and fended off all challengers to win the Consumers Energy 400. Harvick started from 20th-place but quickly moved through the field. Harvick once again […]

Luis Perdomo Tabbed For Start Tuesday, Role Unknown

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Luis Perdomo has been announced as the starter for Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers. Although having been a starter in the past, just one of Perdomo’s 50 appearances over the past two years have been as the starter, so it’s well within the realm of possibility that he is merely […]

Mike Minor To Be Limited Around 75 Pitches For Tuesday

Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Mike Minor has gotten off to a shaky start in 2020, which will force the club to cap his pitch count around 75 when he takes the mound Tuesday against Seattle. Pitching coach Julio Rangel cited the layoff as a reason that Minor is behind his expectations to open the year […]

Astros Add Brooks Raley To Injury-Depleted Staff

Left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley has been claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros after having been designated for assignment by the Reds earlier in the week. Houston’s bullpen issues have been exacerbated by elbow injuries to Roberto Osuna and Chris Devenski, which have forced rookies and inexperienced arms into key situations. Raley was back on […]

Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris To Piggyback Monday

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer and left-hander Daniel Norris are slated to split Monday’s start against the White Sox with Fulmer going first, followed by Norris. The decision severely caps both men’s fantasy intrigue, as they likely will not pitch long enough to compile enough points. Fulmer had his second start pushed back due […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/10/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After an exciting weekend of games, the NBA postseason is right around the corner. With so many teams having nothing left to play for, some players may not see their usual allotment of minutes, which of course, will make things trickier and more challenging until the regular season concludes. Of course, it is crucial for […]

Giants Add Luis Alexander Basabe To Pipeline

Outfield prospect Luis Alexander Basabe has been acquired by the San Francisco Giants after he was designated for assignment by the White Sox last Friday. Basabe now joins the Giants at their alternate training site, and while it is unclear if he’ll be tabbed for his big league debut, San Francisco sees the switch-hitting outfielder […]

Ty France On The Board With First Homer

San Diego Padres infielder Ty France went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starting at first base against left-handed starter Madison Bumgarner, France recorded his first round-tripper of the year in the third frame against reliever Taylor Widener. In limited duty, the 26-year-old is slashing .250/.280/.417 […]

Scott Kingery Not A Fantasy Asset To Open Season

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery has held down full-time duties at the keystone to open 2020, but after having delivered just three singles in his first nine games, season-long owners will need to begin looking elsewhere for production. After collecting 57 extra-base hits and 15 stolen bases last season, Kingery was a Top 200 Draft […]

Francisco Mejia Clangs Dinger Off Foul Pole

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia smacked his first home run Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. His only knock in four tries, Mejia banged one off the right field foul pole for a two-run shot in the third frame. The 24-year-old has struggled immensely while sharing backstop duties with Austin Hedges, slashing just .103/.188/.241 with […]

Wil Myers' Redemption Tour Keeps Rolling On

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday’s victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 29-year-old stayed hot, pounding a first-inning offering from starter Madison Bumgarner into the stands before later singling. Through 60 plate appearances, Myers has gone yard five times with 21 runs-plus-RBI and a steal while slashing […]

David Dahl Has Seen Power Zapped Early In Season

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is still waiting for his power stroke to arrive in 2020, having compiled a .606 OPS through his first 14 appearances. In addition to being homer-less, Dahl isn’t hitting the ball particularly hard, ranking in the bottom five percent of the league in Hard Hit rate (22.7%). Curiously enough, Dahl […]

Manny Machado Bops Two Homers In Needed Slump-Buster

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo homers in Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Machado started the scoring with a blast off starter Madison Bumgarner in the first inning and encored with another round-tripper in the second frame as part of a six-homer barrage against D-backs pitching. […]

Charlie Blackmon On Historic Pace At Plate In 2020

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is a four-time All-Star who has a batting title to his credit, but he is on pace to potentially make history in 2020. Following another multi-hit contest Sunday, Blackmon is hitting a Major League-best .458 this year and is also tied for the NL led with 18 RBI. No hitter […]

Grayson Allen Enjoys Another 20-Point Outing

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Grayson Allen dropped four three-point bombs in Sunday's loss to the Raptors and finished with 20 points for the second time in three games. He shot 6-for-14 from the field in 34 minutes off the bench, adding four rebounds and one assist. Allen has shot the three-ball very well since the […]

Andreas Johnsson Activated from IR, Will Play in Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andres Johnsson is set to make his postseason debut Sunday as he was activated off injured reserve just hours before the start of the game. Johnsson has been inactive since mid-February while recovering from a knee injury but has been practicing with the team since they entered the bubble. During pre-game […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Homers Again To Wrap Monster Week

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Complementing his tater with a single, Tatis wraps up a monster week going 10-for-23 (.435 average) with six long balls and 16 runs-plus-RBI. After homering in four consecutive contests, the 21-year-old star is slashing .333/.417/.810 and leads […]

Madison Bumgarner Battling Back Spasms After Start Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner was removed from Sunday’s start against the Padres due to back spasms, per manager Torey Lovullo. The injury was not readily apparent upon his removal, as he had allowed four home runs in two innings of work as his fastball velocity continued to be a concern. While Bumgarner has […]

Kevin Gausman Pitches Well Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in his best start of the season in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers. Gausman pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on three hits and no walks with six strikeouts. He now has a 4.05 ERA with an impressive 23 strikeouts over 20 IP. He'll […]

Sean Doolittle Not A Fantasy Option At This Stage

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle has been open about not yet having answers to correct what has gone wrong for him on the hill in 2020. With Daniel Hudson now entrenched as the team’s closer moving forward, Doolittle -- who yielded two home runs Saturday to bring his ERA to 18.00 -- is no […]