Trevor Rogers Pitches Well On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched well in his second major league start on Monday. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five. Rogers was hard to hit in his big league debut but threw a lot of balls out of the strike zone. […]

Aristides Aquino Gets Recalled Monday, Enters Starting Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Aristides Aquino was brought up prior to Monday’s contest against the Cardinals and right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson and was inserted directly into the starting lineup, batting sixth. While Aquino should have considerable DFS appeal due to his immense power, his path to full-time outfield duties remains blocked, especially following the acquisition […]

San Diego Lands Taylor Williams From Seattle

The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners were not done dealing after their blockbuster, seven-player deal Sunday, when right-handed pitcher Taylor Williams was sent to the Padres just ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline. Williams had taken over closer duties as of late for Seattle, having racked up six saves with 19 strikeouts in 13 ⅔ […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Earns First Major League Callup For Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes will be summoned to make his Major League debut Tuesday against the Cubs. Hayes is ranked as the Bucs’ No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline and has showcased a blend of speed (66 stolen bases) and power (96 doubles) during his time in the Minors. Pittsburgh will likely insert […]

Cincinnati Acquires Brian Goodwin From Angels

The Cincinnati Reds added another outfield bat during Monday’s Trade Deadline, landing outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Los Angeles Angels. So long as Nick Senzel remains out of the mix, Goodwin is likely to see everyday playing time against right-handed pitching, making him a high-upside short-term season-long addition. Having amassed a 114 OPS+ through his […]

J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup Monday After Being HBP

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not among the club’s starting nine for Monday’s contest versus the Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Martinez was hit on the hand by a pitch Sunday, and while x-rays have come back negative, it appears that he’ll get at least one day off due to the ailment. […]

Mets Land Todd Frazier, Robinson Chirinos From Rangers

The New York Mets made a pair of separate trades with the Texas Rangers to acquire the services of catcher Robinson Chirinos and first/third baseman Todd Frazier on Monday. Chirinos has scuffled mightily at the plate this season, having slashed .119/.224/.143 in his first 14 games; Frazier returns to the Mets after having played two […]

Cameron Maybin Lands With Cubs At Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs brought aboard outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Detroit Tigers just prior to Monday’s Trade Deadline. Having missed time in 2020 due to injury, Maybin has opened the year just 10-for-41 at the dish, but it’s his 2019 form (.858 OPS) that the Cubs are hoping to bottle. Detroit got back infield prospect […]

Toronto Acquires Ross Stripling From Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays cemented their indication to go for the postseason in 2020 by acquiring right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling from the Dodgers in the final moments of Monday’s Trade Deadline. Los Angeles had tried to deal Stripling to the Angels during the offseason before the deal was ultimately nixed; he has opened the year […]

Arizona Ships Archie Bradley To Cincinnati

Right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley was acquired right at the cutoff of Monday’s Trade Deadline by the Cincinnati Reds, who sent infielder Josh VanMeter and outfield prospect Stuart Fairchild to Arizona in exchange. Bradley has served primarily as the D-backs’ closer since the start of 2019, having amassed 28 career saves. So far this season, he […]

Who Will Lead the Jaguars Backfield in 2020?

Well, that was unexpected. There was a point earlier this offseason where we all collectively thought "the Jaguars could definitely move on from Leonard Fournette," but as training camp arrived and the start of the regular season approached, we let our guard down. We drafted Fournette like he was still the main back in Jacksonville […]

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 […]