Ozzie Albies Absent From Lineup With Wrist Ailment

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) is set to miss his first game of the 2020 season, as manager Brian Snitker revealed Friday that Albies was dealing with a right wrist issue, although there exists the possibility that he could pinch hit later in the contest. Adeiny Hechavarria will take his spot at second […]

Tommy Kahnle Shut Down With Forearm Tightness

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Tommy Kahnle did not appear in a setup situation during Thursday’s contest against the Orioles and it’s now apparent why. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Kahnle has been sidelined due to right forearm tightness for which he underwent an MRI. The move comes as a blow to a New […]

Kevin Pillar Leading Off Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar is leading off in the team's contest versus Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery on Friday. Andrew Benintendi will get the night off versus the southpaw since he's still struggling with a 2-for-21 start this season. Pillar has hit well with his new team, getting off to an 8-for-18 start with […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting Amid Struggles

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is getting a breather on Friday as the team squares off against Red Sox right-hander Ryan Weber. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate for the Bronx Bombers and bat ninth. Sanchez is off to an 0-for-15 start with 10 strikeouts this season and has only reached base once […]

Gleyber Torres Back In The Lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (elbow) is back in the lineup for Friday’s game after leaving Thursday’s game in the fourth inning. Torres was diagnosed with a right elbow contusion on Thursday after being hit with a 95 mph fastball, but the 23-year-old will not miss extended time unless his elbow flares up. As […]

Giants "Not Convinced" That Joey Bart Is MLB Ready

After momentum was growing earlier this week about a possible call up for San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart, it appears the team has reversed its course. According to a Giants beat writer, the 23-year-old's promotion is "nowhere near imminent," and the team is "not convinced" that he's ready for the big leagues. While […]

Masahiro Tanaka To Wear Protective Cap

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) said he'll wear a protective liner in his hat for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. Tanaka took a line drive off his head from the bat of teammate Giancarlo Stanton during an intrasquad game in summer camp, and will make his first start of the season […]

Wade Miley Placed On IL, Matt Davidson Activated

The Cincinnati Reds have placed starting pitcher Wade Miley (groin) on the 10-day IL and have activated infielder Matt Davidson (COVID-19). Miley struggled in his season debut versus the Cubs and will have his spot taken in the rotation by Tyler Mahle, who could end up keeping it for the season. Davidson provides some added […]

Dansby Swanson Bumped Up To The Two-Hole

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is batting second for the team's contest versus New York Mets right-hander Rick Porcello. Ozzie Albies, the regular two-hole hitter, is getting the day off as Adeiny Hechavarria gets the start at second base batting eighth. Swanson has a hit in every game this season, going 10-for-27 in the early […]

David Peterson Will Start Sunday For Mets

The New York Mets are sticking with their rookie starting pitcher David Peterson for their rotation, and he'll get the nod Sunday versus the Braves. The lefty had a decent MLB debut against the Red Sox earlier this week, allowing two runs over 5 2/3 innings with three strikeouts in the victory. He didn't have […]

Edwin Encarnacion Riding The Pine Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is getting the day off versus Royals left-handed rookie Kris Bubic. It would have been a juicy matchup for EE who mashes lefties, but Yasmani Grandal will get the start at DH while James McCann gets the nod behind the dish. Both catchers are solid options in […]

Still No Timetable For Eduardo Rodriguez

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke addressed Eduardo Rodriguez's status on Thursday, but it wasn't necessarily good news. "We still don't have an answer as to when he can start up. And once he does, we're still looking at a ways with him" the manager stated. Rodriguez was diagnosed with myocarditis last week, which is […]

Jesse Winker At DH Versus Tigers

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is getting the start at designated hitter and batting sixth for the team's contest versus Tigers righty Spencer Turnbull. All five of Winker's starts this season have come as the DH despite beginning the season in a 2-for-16 slump. He's hit right-hander's to a .304 batting average over his career, […]

Logan Webb Gets The Nod Friday

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler has announced the Logan Webb will start Friday night's game versus the Texas Rangers. The right-hander held his own in his season debut versus the Dodgers, allowing one run over four innings while striking out two. He struggled in eight starts with the club in 2019, but posted sterling […]

Tony Gonsolin Recalled For Friday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin for Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks. He'll take Alex Wood's spot in the rotation, but it's unclear how long he'll remain a starter. Gonsolin jumped back and forth from the bullpen to the rotation in 2019, but he has proven to be effective in both […]

Shogo Akiyama Leading Off On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama is leading off for the club in Friday night's matchup versus Tigers righty Spencer Turnbull. It's the third-straight game that Akiyama has led off, and he'll likely remain here versus most right-handers. The 32-year-old is 4-for-15 with two walks so far in his debut season, but he's still looking for […]

Cardinals-Brewers Game Postponed On Friday

Friday's scheduled game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers has been postponed due to two Cardinals players testing positive for COVID-19. For now, it is expected to be made up as part of a double header on Sunday, but as we've seen with the Marlins, things can spread quickly. Based on the […]

MLB Betting Picks (7/31/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

While the Cincy/Chicago game got rained out, Shane Bieber ran roughshod through the Twins lineup. While he's a great arm, I wasn't expecting this dominance against such a stout offense. Nonetheless, you tip your cap and move on to the next day. Thursday, July 30: 0-1 (-1 units) 2020 Season Total: 4-3-2 (+0.59 units) We […]

JaCoby Jones Batting Ninth Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is playing center field and batting ninth for the team's contest versus Reds right-hander Luis Castillo on Friday. Jones has been the team's hottest hitter this season, hitting .409 (9-for-22) with two doubles, three homers, and six RBI all from the ninth spot in the order. It'll be interesting to […]

Isan Diaz Considering Opting Out

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz, one of the few Marlins yet to test positive for COVID-19, is reportedly "at least considering" leaving the team hotel in Philadelphia and opting out for the rest of the season. The Marlins have been stuck in their hotel in Philadelphia since they played against the Phillies last weekend. […]

Dougie Hamilton Out For Game One Against Rangers

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) will not play in Game 1 of the Qualifying Round series against the Rangers on Saturday as he is unfit to participate. "He's getting better, for sure. He's unfit, so he won't be in there tomorrow," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said on Friday. Hamilton, who underwent surgery during […]

Aroldis Chapman Cleared To Make Return From COVID-19

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has not yet pitched during the 2020 season after testing positive for COVID-19 and being placed on the injured list on July 11. With the electric closer out of the mix, New York turned closing duties over to left-hander Zach Britton, who amassed two saves but likely will now […]

White Sox Call Up Nick Madrigal

The Chicago White Sox have called up highly regarded second base prospect Nick Madrigal. The White Sox were playing the service time card and it’s no surprise they have turned to Madrigal to fill a big hole at second base. Madrigal is a high contact hitter, but doesn’t offer power tools. Madrigal will be in […]

David Peralta Lifted For Pinch-Hitter Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta has been a stalwart of the club’s lineup since 2015. But in a key situation Thursday against the Dodgers, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo lifted Peralta for Ildemaro Vargas, a move that did not yield the desired results. The decision to pull Peralta’s powerful bat from the lineup comes just days […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (8/1/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

HOCKEY IS BACK!!! Saturday features a five-game main slate with Montreal against Pittsburgh from Toronto and Chicago against Edmonton from Edmonton along with three other matchups including the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts […]

Dominic Smith Could See Increased Role Moving Forward

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith figured to play an integral role for the club this season once the designated hitter was announced for the National League. But through the Mets’ first seven games, Smith has compiled just seven at-bats, largely ceding way to Yoenis Cespedes as the DH. But after Smith again sat […]

Blake Snell To Be Limited In Second Start

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell was kept under a close eye in his first start of the year last week and after working two innings, he will be pushed out to 3-5 innings Friday against the Orioles. The Rays have been notorious for their unique strategies of getting to 27 outs, so utilizing Snell […]

Cubs Sign Cody Allen To Minor League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have come to terms on a minor league deal with relief pitcher Cody Allen. Allen was in camp with the Rangers, but eventually released. Allen was once a dominant closer with the Indians, but struggled last season with the Angels to the tune of a 6.26 ERA. The Cubs bullpen has been […]

Ja Morant Could See More Action

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to be a boost in playing time for the time being, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. "We anticipate him, hopefully, playing a little bit more than he did during the regular season," says Jenkins. Tyus Jones (knee) is out for at least a week, so Morant will […]

Wesley Iwundu Clears Concussion Protocol

Orlando Magic forward Wesley Iwundu (head) was able to clear concussion protocol in time for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. However, the team has decided to hold him out of this one as a precaution. He should be back for next game, but doesn't have much fantasy value with the Magic fairly healthy. James […]