Cubs Acquire Josh Osich From Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs didn’t add just one left-handed reliever at the Trade Deadline, they got two. With left-hander Josh Osich joining the mix in a deal with the Boston Red Sox, the Cubs will now be able to put Osich and Andrew Chafin alongside Kyle Ryan for a triumvirate of southpaws that the team hopes […]

Anthony Smith Drops Decision In Main Event

Anthony Smith ran into a tough opponent in Aleksandar Rakic in Saturday's main event, dropping a dominating unanimous decision. Smith was only able to land nine significant strikes along with only 40 total strikes. He was also unable to land either of his two takedown attempts. The next time the 32-year-old steps into the Octagon […]

Jesse Winker Gets Tagged With One-Game Suspension

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker has been handed down a one-game suspension stemming from a benches-clearing incident with the Cubs on Saturday. It has not been made immediately clear whether Winker will appeal said suspension with the Reds not yet having released their lineup for Monday close to first pitch. Entering Monday, Winker’s 1.122 […]

Colorado Acquires Kevin Pillar From Boston

Outfielder Kevin Pillar has been acquired by the Colorado Rockies just prior to Monday’s Trade Deadline in a deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Rockies gave up a player to be named later and international slot money to get the deal done, adding Pillar and his career-high 109 OPS+ to the outfield mix. Lauded […]

Caleb Smith Highlights Trade Group Acquired By D-backs

Left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith is the prized acquisition in the Starling Marte swap between the Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks. After Arizona brought aboard former Marlins starter Zac Gallen and watched him blossom, the hope is that Smith can do much of the same, having been out of the mix for most of 2020 due […]

Philadelphia Acquires David Phelps From Milwaukee

The Philadelphia Phillies continued to add to their bullpen by acquiring right-handed pitcher David Phelps just prior to the Trade Deadline from the Milwaukee Brewers. Phelps owns a 2.77 ERA in 12 appearances this season, having amassed 20 strikeouts (13.5 K/9) in that stretch. With Brandon Workman and Hector Neris already in the Phillies’ bullpen […]

Cubs Acquire Andrew Chafin From D-backs

The Chicago Cubs have added left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin to their bullpen mix just prior to the Trade Deadline in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chafin is currently on the injured list due to a sprained finger on his pitching hand, with the hope that he could return relatively soon. The southpaw, who has […]

A’s-Mariners Have Series Postponed Through Wednesday

The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will not play the first two games of their projected series, which was set to begin Tuesday, due to additional contact tracing for Oakland after a positive COVID-19 test. With the two clubs set to meet later in September at the Oakland Coliseum, it’s possible that many of those […]

Toronto Acquires Jonathan Villar From Miami

The Toronto Blue Jays have brought aboard versatile infielder Jonathan Villar in a Trade Deadline deal with the Miami Marlins. After going 0-for-2 during Sunday’s contest against the Mets, Villar is slashing .259/.315/.345 with a Major League-high nine stolen bases through his first 30 games this season. While primarily a second base and shortstop, Villar […]

Miami Acquires Starling Marte From Arizona

The Miami Marlins have procured the services of outfielder Starling Marte, who will be dealt by the Arizona Diamondbacks after just 33 games with the club. Marte has slashed .311/.384/.443 to begin the season, producing a 123 OPS+, on pace for his highest mark since 2014. It’s likely that Marte holds down everyday duties in […]

Aleksandar Rakic Scores Big In Main-Event Showing

Aleksandar Rakic entered Saturday's main event as the No. 8 UFC light heavyweight, but he did the work needed to knock off the fifth-ranked Anthony Smith. Rakic tallied 141 total strikes, 100 more than his opponent. He wanted to control Smith in the bout, and that's exactly what he did, racking up a control time […]

Detroit Claims Dereck Rodriguez Off Waivers Monday

The Detroit Tigers have claimed right-handed pitcher Dereck Rodriguez off of the waiver wire Monday, rejoining him with the organization in which his father, Ivan, played for five seasons. Rodriguez had been designated for assignment by the Giants on Wednesday, having allowed 10 hits and six runs in four innings of relief this season. His […]

David Fletcher Unavailable Monday, May Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher is not available for Monday’s contest against the Mariners and left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales. Fletcher is still dealing with an ankle sprain that he sustained Sunday, which forced him to exit early. Manager Joe Maddon stated that the team hoped to have Fletcher’s bat back in the mix Wednesday […]

Alvin Kamara's Absences From Camp Are Contract-Related

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been a no-show at training camp the past three days and the unexcused absences are believed to be contract-related, according to Adam Schefter. Kamara was asked about his contract on August 10 and said he wasn't concerned with it at all, though clearly something has changed. The […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 8/31/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Seattle Plans To Give Ty France Everyday At-Bats

When the Seattle Mariners made their deal with the Padres on Sunday night, the most intriguing asset that could make an immediate impact was infielder/designated hitter Ty France. After obliterating the ball at Triple-A last season with a staggering .399/.477/.770 slash line, France all but forced his way on to a Major League roster despite […]

Ian Kennedy Lands On IL With Calf Strain

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Ian Kennedy was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest against Cleveland due to a strained left calf. Kennedy has struggled during 2020, having allowed seven home runs in his first 14 innings, producing a 9.00 ERA and 52 ERA+. His absence, when combined with the departure […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for August 31st, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 8/31/20  Tyler Glasnow vs. New York Yankees Glasnow is obviously a talented pitcher […]

Brent Suter Starts Monday Amid Bullpen Day For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers will go with a bullpen day Monday against the Pirates with left-hander Brent Suter making the start. Suter -- and the pitchers who follow him -- will have little season-long or DFS value as the club is expected to deploy it’s relief arsenal for the entirety of the contest. The start will […]

Arizona Sends Robbie Ray To Toronto

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, a splash addition at the Trade Deadline for a club that needed additional starting pitching. Ray has been erratic in 2020, leading the Majors with 31 walks and six wild pitches through his first seven starts, which has produced a 7.84 ERA. But […]

Eddie Rosario Sees Power Numbers Dip To Begin 2020

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario has proven to be the kind of power hitter who doesn’t amass gaudy walk totals, yet in order to become a consistent fantasy staple, he’ll need to ramp up his offensive production in 2020. Hitting .238 through his first 34 games, that mark -- which is on pace to be […]

Keegan Akin Faces Pitch Count For Remainder Of Year

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin will be on a pitch count for his first Major League start Monday against Toronto, per manager Brandon Hyde. Akin, the club’s No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has already made two appearances out of relief this season, but he will take Tommy Milone’s spot in the starting rotation […]

Cole Sulser Exits Closer Role For Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles will be looking elsewhere for save chances when they’re presented moving forward after manager Brandon Hyde removed right-hander Cole Sulser from the closer's gig prior to Monday’s contest against the Blue Jays. Sulser has allowed runs in each of his last four appearances, with three of those showings having resulted in him […]

Josh Naylor To Be Starting Left Fielder For Indians

Outfielder/first baseman Josh Naylor, acquired by the Indians on Monday from the San Diego Padres, is penciled in to be the Indians' starting left fielder for the remainder of the season. While he has yet to exhibit his potential at the plate in the majors, he could hit over 20 home runs with decent batting […]

Mike Minor Traded To The Oakland Athletics

The Oakland A's have acquired starting pitcher Mike Minor from the Texas Rangers for two players to be named later. Minor, a free agent after this season, has posted an unimpressive 5.60 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, while striking out 35 batters in 35 1/3 innings pitched in 2020. He is coming off a 2019 campaign […]

Cal Quantrill Headed To Indians In Massive Deal

Right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill was dealt to the Cleveland Indians by the San Diego Padres on Monday as part of the deal that brought Mike Clevinger to San Diego. Quantrill, the Padres first-round pick in 2016 and former top-100 MLB Pipeline prospect, did not have a spot in the Padres deep rotation and had been […]

J.D. Davis Not In Mets Lineup On Monday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis (hip) is not in the Mets lineup on Monday for their matinee contest against the Marlins. Davis left the second game of a doubleheader against the Yankees on Sunday due to a left hip issue resulting from his being hit by an Aroldis Chapman fastball on Saturday. It […]

Austin Hedges Headed To Cleveland In Massive Deal

Catcher Austin Hedges was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Cleveland Indians on Monday as part of the massive nine-player deal that sent starting pitcher Mike Clevinger to San Diego. San Diego recently acquired catchers Jason Castro and Aaron Nola from the Angels and Mariners, respectively. This left Hedges essentially without a role […]

Josh Naylor Traded To Indians

Outfielder/first baseman Josh Naylor was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Cleveland Indians on Monday as part of the nine-player deal that sent starting pitcher Mike Clevinger to San Diego. Naylor just hit his first home run of the season on Sunday in the Padres' 13-2 win over the Rockies. With the move […]

Mike Clevinger Dealt To Padres In Nine-Player Deal

Following up on an earlier report, starting pitcher Mike Clevinger has been traded to the San Diego Padres as part of a massive nine-player deal. According to Ken Rosenthal, the Indians will be sending Clevinger, outfielder Greg Allen and a player to be named later to the Padres. In return the Padres will be sending […]