Jake Arrieta Will Make Season Debut on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta is scheduled to make his season debut on Monday against the Yankees. The 34-year-old was set to make his first start of the season earlier in the week, but the Marlins COVID-19 outbreak caused the Phillies to receive unexpected off days to their schedule for the remainder of the […]

Jake Arrieta To Pitch For Phillies Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta will make his season debut Monday night at the Yankees, according to Jim Salisbury. The Phillies have only played three games this season due to playing the Marlins Opening Weekend, just prior to the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak. Their schedule will resume Monday in New York and the team will […]

Garrett Hampson Out of Lineup on Sunday

Colorado Rockies second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson (rest) is out of the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Padres. The 25-year-old has served as a utility player in the early part of the season, appearing in only four of the first eight games for the Rockies. Ryan McMahon will make the start at second base, […]

Kyle Seager (3B, SEA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kyle Seager had a nice run earlier in the decade, consistently producing 25+ HR season with solid run production and a respectable batting average while almost never missing a game. A rough 2018 season was followed by an injury-shortened campaign last year, and along […]

Carlos Correa Out of Sunday's Lineup

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (rest) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Angels. Correa will get a maintenance day after appearing in each of the first eight games to begin the 2020 season, resulting in Jack Mayfield getting the start at shortstop and batting eighth against Angels right-handed pitcher Shohei […]

Spencer Howard (SP, PHI) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Phillies' top pitching prospect, Spencer Howard was expected to make his major league debut on Friday before concerns over a COVID outbreak led to the team's games being postponed. With the news that the team has no new positive tests and will resume […]

Trevor Bauer Will Start Second Game of Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers. The game will feature the newly implemented rules put in place by MLB that will see both games shortened to seven innings. Bauer is a strong option for Sunday night's matchup after an impressive outing in his 13-strikeout […]

Sam Hilliard (OF, COL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy owners are all too familiar with this dilemma. The Rockies have an intriguing young player with monster fantasy potential, yet conspire to keep him from playing regularly through bizarre personnel choices. Fortunately, to this point it appears as though they are playing less […]

Mike Trout Expected To Return on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (personal) is going to be transferred from the paternity list to the restricted list for today only in order to have an extra day to be with his family, Angels General Manager Billy Eppler said on Sunday. Trout has been away from the team to be with his wife […]

Dylan Carlson (OF, STL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Obviously, the currently unfolding situation with the Cardinals' potential COVID outbreak should be closely monitored. If and when that is under control, Dylan Carlson will be one of the most appealing options on many leagues' waiver wires. The top prospect didn't make the Opening […]

Homer Bailey Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins pitcher Homer Bailey (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Bailey was scratched from Sunday's start and manager Rocco Baldelli called it "recovery-related", though it appears there was something going on behind the scenes. The team is describing the injury as tendonitis, so it doesn't appear to be anything too […]

Teoscar Hernandez (OF, TOR) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Teoscar Hernandez has been one of this week's most popular waiver wire adds, and it's not difficult to grasp why. The 27-year-old boasts a robust .321/.355/.821 line with four home runs and two stolen bases through seven games, and he's also notched a half-dozen runs […]

Lance Thomas Joins The Starting Five

Brooklyn Nets forward Lance Thomas will jump into the starting five for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. He replaced Timothe Luwawu in the starting lineup for Friday's game. Thomas finished with six points, two rebounds, and one assist in 18 minutes. Luwawu dropped a team-high 24 points with four rebounds in 22 minutes on […]

Kemba Walker Getting Increased Playing Time

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) will see his playing time increased to around 17-23 minutes, according to head coach Brad Stevens. He played in 19 minutes during Friday's game, but didn't suffer any setbacks to his bothersome left knee. The Celtics are going to continue to be cautious with Walker going forward. The goal […]

Nick Schmaltz Last Minute Drop From Lineup for Arizona

Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz was deemed "unfit to play" and will miss the start of the series against Nashville. This is a hit to Arizona's offensive attack as Schmaltz led all Arizona skaters with 45 points in the regular season. With the lineup being turned over with Schmaltz being out, Barrett Hayton will draw […]

Keone Kela Cleared To Throw

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Keone Kela (COVID-19) was cleared to workout on Sunday according to manager Derek Shelton. There's a possibility that Kela will be able to throw off the mound today, though the team said he'll need a couple sessions of facing live hitters before he's ready. It's unclear when he'll be available to pitch […]

Zion Williamson Likely To Be Limited Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) is expected to be under a minutes limit for Monday's game, according to Pelicans VP David Griffin. Williamson missed 13 days of the bubble and left for a short period of time due to a family emergency. He has only played 15 and 14 minutes during the first […]

Jamal Crawford Listed As Out For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Jamal Crawford (conditioning) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was listed as questionable, but it doesn't sound like Crawford is in game shape yet. Crawford joined the Nets late and wasn't able to play in the scrimmages or their first seeding game. It's unclear when […]

Leury Garcia Out Due To Personal Condition

Chicago White Sox utility Leury Garcia (personal) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Royals. Garcia is dealing with a death in the family and won't be at the ballpark. Outfielder Nick Delmonico will be in the lineup for the first time since Tuesday. Garcia was off to a good start in 2020, with nine […]

Juuse Saros Gets First Crack in Net for Predators

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros led his team out on the ice for warmups, signaling him as the starter for the first game of the series. Despite Saros having a better season than teammate Pekka Rinne by almost any metric of goaltending performance, it comes as a slight surprise that Saros gets the nod over […]

Gary Harris Listed As Very Questionable For Monday

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) is currently listed as very questionable for Monday's game, according to head coach Mike Malone. He arrived to Orlando late due to a right hip muscle strain. It doesn't sound like he is ready to play yet, but fantasy owners will have to wait and see. Both Torrey Craig […]

Will Barton Expected To Sit Out Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (knee) is unlikely to suit up for Monday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is currently considered very questionable for next game, according to head coach Mike Malone. Barton was able to play 18 minutes during the final scrimmage game, but didn't look comfortable. Torrey Craig and Michael Porter […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not At Ballpark Sunday

New York Mets outfielder/designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes was not at the ballpark Sunday as of gametime. The slugger didn't reach out to the Mets with any explanation for his absence and the team's attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. This comes after a bit of a wild offseason for Cespedes, involving an ankle injury […]

Jamal Murray Unlikely To Play Monday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is considered very questionable for Monday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Mike Malone said he was hopeful that Murray, Gary Harris (hip), and Will Barton (knee) would be available for Monday. Monte Morris was asked to carry the load last game without Murray. P.J. Dozier saw […]

Scott Oberg Likely Done For Year, Wade Davis To Injured List

Colorado Rockies relievers Scott Oberg (blood clots) and Wade Davis (shoulder) both hit the injured list on Sunday. Oberg's injury is more serious- he has blood clots in his right arm- and will almost certainly cause him to miss the rest of the shortened season. It's not the first time he's dealt with blood clots, […]

Mike Scott Not Expected To Practice Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (knee) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's practice. He was held out of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to right knee soreness. His fantasy value is basically gone after Ben Simmons moved from point guard to power forward. Al Horford has been getting in minutes at […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Off Mound Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (hand) felt "really good" after a bullpen session on Sunday. Manager Dave Martinez said that Strasburg threw 31 pitches and that the plan is for him to throw a regular bullpen session on Wednesday. Washington is carefully easing the 32-year-old into the swing of things after he experienced nerve […]

Brad Keselowski Among The Most Consistent Drivers At New Hampshire

With the NASCAR Cup Series' return to New Hampshire this week, Team Penske's Brad Keselowski will have the opportunity to add to his recent run of four top-10 finishes in his last five races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Keselowski's success isn't limited to recent races either, in his last 15 races he has managed […]

Kris Bryant Out With Illness

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (illness) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Pirates. Bryant is describing the illness as a stomach ailment and has tested negative for COVID-19 the past several days. Given the recent outbreak on the Marlins, it makes sense to take the cautious approach with the All-Star third baseman. Manager […]

Jarvis Landry Placed On Active/PUP List

The Cleveland Browns placed wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) on the active/PUP list on Sunday. The team said that Landry has not had a setback and is still on schedule in his recovery. Landry is healing up from February hip surgery. Initially given a 6-8 month timetable to return, Landry will be cutting it close […]