DJ LeMahieu On The Mend

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (thumb) is hoping to trim time from his estimated return date after spraining his left thumb during a swing that he called "a weird freak thing." LeMahieu said he was told the sprain will take two to three weeks to heal. Through 17 games, he was hitting an American […]

Kyle Wright To Have Postponed Start Skipped

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright had been set to make his fifth start of the season Wednesday against the Nationals, but it was ultimately postponed due to inclement weather. With an off-day Thursday, Atlanta does not have to alter its rotation plans for the weekend series against Philadelphia, with Max Fried, Robbie Erlin, and […]

Jason Castro Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jason Castro is back among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Giants and right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto. Castro last appeared in the lineup Friday, having been sidelined since due to neck stiffness. Additionally, Justin Upton will start over rookie Jo Adell, continuing the daily lineup crux that manager Joe […]

Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […]

A.J. Puk To Toss Bullpen Friday

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk is in line to throw a bullpen session Friday, the latest step in his rehab from a shoulder strain. After that, facing live batters will be his next step. The A’s have reiterated that if Puk rejoins the big league roster this season, it will be as a reliever […]

Jay Bruce, Jean Segura Likely To Return To Lineup Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce and second baseman Jean Segura were both absent from Wednesday’s contest against the Red Sox, but manager Joe Girardi said after the outing that both were likely to be back in the mix Thursday during a doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Bruce socked his fourth homer of 2020 on Tuesday, […]

Luis Robert Could Potentially Return To Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is out of the starting nine Wednesday due to a hand ailment that he sustained Tuesday. But manager Rick Renteria is optimistic that the club can get Robert back in the mix Thursday against Detroit and right-hander Spencer Turnbull, although there’s no guarantee. Robert has showcased his preternatural abilities […]

Mitch Keller Plays Catch, To Throw Off Mound Next Week

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller appeared on the precipice of establishing himself atop the club’s rotation before an oblique ailment sidelined him after his Aug. 1 start. Keller played catch recently and has ramped up to throwing off the mound within the next week. Rated as the Pirates’ No. 1 prospect, Keller allowed three […]

Viktor Hovland Makes Playoff Debut

Viktor Hovland will make his playoff debut this week at TPC Boston. Hovland had a solid restart to the 2020 campaign with one top-10 and two top-20's. He has cooled off recently with finishes of T48, T59 and T33 over his last three starts. He enters this week 28th in FedEx Cup points and can […]

Yonny Chirinos Headed Back To Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Yonny Chirinos has been placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in 2020, this time due to a strained right elbow. Chirinos had previously been dealing with a triceps issue, having delivered a 2.38 ERA across his first three starts. The move adds another injury (Charlie Morton, […]

Daniel Vogelbach Designated For Assignment Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach was taken off of the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers, having been designated for assignment. It has been a rapid downturn for Vogelbach since being named an All-Star last season. In 18 games this year, the slugging left-handed hitter has produced an .094/.250/.226 slash […]

Rhys Hoskins Collects An RBI And A Run At Fenway

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored, and an RBI in a loss to the Red Sox Wednesday. It was a typical Hoskins game as the slugger didn't get a hit, but was still useful thanks to his on-base skills. Hoskins is batting just .207 on the season, […]

David Dahl Lands On Injured List, Brendan Rodgers Recalled

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the Astros due lower back soreness. To take his roster spot, the Rockies recalled top prospect Brendan Rodgers, although he will not be in the lineup Wednesday. Dahl has gotten off to a slow start in 2020, yet […]

Dustin Johnson Begins The Playoffs Behind The Eight Ball

Entering the week in 15th place in the FedExCup standings, Dustin Johnson will need to make a move if he wants to get to East Lake with a real shot at capturing the title. The American has provided three straight top-18 results at TPC Boston since 2016 and also has recorded back-to-back top-12 finishes at […]

Scott Kingery Continues To Struggle

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery's rough start to the season continued with an 0-for-3 effort in a loss to the Red Sox Wednesday. Kingery is now just 6-for-55 to start the season and he is yet to record an extra-base hit. The former top-prospect is rapidly losing fantasy value as he was bumped from second […]

Webb Simpson Seeking Best PGA Season Of Career

Webb Simpson looks to continue to build on what has been an impressive 2020 campaign. Simpson enters the first playoff event third in FedEx Cup points, second in scoring average and second in birdie average. He has two wins and seven top-10's, and this is arguably the best season Webb has had since coming on […]

Alec Mills Gets Rocked On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills struggled in Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. Mills only lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, six runs, two walks and recorded one strikeout. Mills was very impressive in his first two starts of the season, but he’s fallen off of a cliff in his […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Wednesday, Bats Leadoff

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Colorado and right-hander Ryan Castellani, holding down the leadoff spot in the lineup. Springer was absent from Tuesday’s starting nine, but his return comes in the wake of the announcement that Yordan Alvarez (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2020 […]

Jake Arrieta Struggles With Control Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched in a loss to the Red Sox Wednesday. Arrieta uncharacteristically struggled with his control as he allowed four walks, two more than his season-total coming into the game. The veteran right-hander only struck out three, but that's normal for Arrieta at […]

Yordan Alvarez To Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been ruled out for the rest of 2020 due to a surgical procedure that he will have to correct a partial tear in his right knee. Alvarez had gotten a delayed start this year due to having contracted COVID-19, but homered in his first plate appearance last Friday. […]

Shana Dobson Could Be On The Way Out

Shana Dobson (3-4) is on the verge of losing her spot in the UFC, currently on a three-fight losing streak and only 1-3 inside the UFC. Dobson is DraftKings' lowest-salaried fighter this weekend at $6,800, which is not surprising. She is facing a streaking fighter in Mariya Agapova. On a positive note, Dobson does average […]

Kirk Cousins Wants To Scramble More

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins expressed a desire to use his legs more often in 2020. "I'm not going to say I'm Michael Vick, but I do have enough athleticism to make more plays with my feet," Cousins said. The signal-caller turned 32 years old on Wednesday, but he does have 15 career rushing touchdowns […]

Jaylen Brown Playing In Game 2

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (thigh) will be available for Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He was listed as probable earlier in the day after getting hit in the leg during Game 1. The Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward (ankle) for at least a month, so Brown and Marcus Smart will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Gerrit Cole and Jacob deGrom highlight today's 11-game slate on DraftKings, while the Tigers' top pick Casey Mize will take the mound for his big league debut against the White Sox. There are plenty of intriguing arms to consider on this slate, so getting that right will be imperative to success. We also have the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA playoffs continue after an exhilarating two days of action. With the absence of an actual home court, things have been interesting, to say the least. On Monday, the Nets almost overcame a 33-point deficient to nearly take Game 1 from the defending champs. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, we saw the Magic and Trail Blazers […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Helping His Cause

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is helping his cause for a prominent role in his rookie season by impressing early in training camp. "They're very excited about what that they've seen from him so far. Coming in they knew he was a smart kid, he's shown that. He's picking up the playbook […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Undergoes Successful Surgery

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) underwent successful left knee surgery last week. Jackson recently tore his meniscus, but it was 100 percent repaired and he'll begin rehab in Memphis. There is a good chance that Jackson will be ready to play by the beginning of next season. He was only able to play […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start Over Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores isn't expected to name an official starting quarterback soon, but it likely won't be rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but instead 37-year-old veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey came out of retirement this year and has worked with Fitzpatrick with the Jets and Bills previously. The 22-year-old fifth overall […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable For Game 2

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks. He was able to play through the left calf strain during Game 1. Beverley finished with eight points, five rebounds, and one assist through 20 minutes. Reggie Jackson and possibly Lou Williams would see more minutes […]

Mariya Agapova Has A Shot To Shine On The Main Card

Mariya Agapova (9-1) has a chance to win her second UFC bout this Saturday. After losing her Contender Series bout, Agapova moved to Invicta FC, where she won both of her bouts by first-round finishes. Seven of her nine pro wins have come by finish, with four of those coming by submission. Agapova is the […]