Rui Hachimura Goes Cold From Field Across 39 Minutes

Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura saw a game-high 39 minutes during Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but was unable to cash in on his time on the floor, shooting just 2-for-11 overall. Over his last three outings, Hachimura has shot 8-for-29, failing to reach double figures in scoring in any of those games. […]

Jose Quintana To Throw Simulated Game On Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game on Thursday. Quintana threw a trio of bullpen sessions over the past week without reporting discomfort, and the Cubs are now focusing on stretching Quintana out so that he can pitch deeper into games. As long as Thursday’s game goes […]

J.P. Crawford Batting Leadoff On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford is leading off for the team against the Angels on Wednesday, likely giving the 25-year-old relatively many opportunities to score runs batting in front of Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager. Crawford has bounced around in the Seattle lineup so far this season, but his impressive .405 early-season OBP and the […]

Jerome Robinson Pours In 19 Points Off Bench In Loss

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Jerome Robinson continued to lead the team’s second unit against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, dropping 19 points on 5-for-11 shooting. Since entering the bubble, Robinson has been the Wizard who arguably has benefited most from the absence of Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans, staples of the team’s offense at […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Simulated Game On Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (finger) threw a 32-pitch simulated game on Wednesday. Nationals manager Davy Martinez has reportedly expected Strasburg to throw closer to 50 pitches on Wednesday, and it’s not clear why the sim game was ultimately cut short. The team still doesn’t have a clear timeline for Strasburg’s return yet, and […]

Shohei Ohtani To Return As A DH On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels DH and starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is expected to return as the team’s primary DH on Thursday. Ohtani probably won’t pitch again in 2020, and his full-time return to the lineup bumps Justin Upton to the bench with Jo Adell claiming a spot in the Los Angeles outfield. Although the effective […]

Jo Adell Batting Seventh Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is batting seventh again on Wednesday after doing so in his MLB debut as well. It’s not an ideal batting spot for the top prospect, but Adell should continue to see regular playing time in the Los Angeles outfield after slashing .289/.359/.475 in the minor leagues last season. As […]

Max Scherzer Tweaks His Hamstring

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) left his Wednesday start after just one inning and attributed his short start to a hamstring issue. Although it forced him to end his night early, Scherzer’s hamstring injury appears to be minor and seems unlikely to cost him more than one additional start. Nevertheless, fantasy players should […]

Nick Burdi Shut Down For 2020 Year, Bucs Bullpen In Flux

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi has been placed on the 45-day injured list due to a right elbow injury, ending his 2020 campaign just as it was beginning. Having notched his first big league save back on July 28, Burdi was holding down the Pirates’ closer’s role for the time being, having showcased a […]

Nick Margevicius Set To Enter Rotation Saturday Versus Rockies

Seattle Mariners left-hander Nick Margevicius has made three appearances out of relief in 2020, but with Kendall Graveman (neck) set to miss multiple starts, Margevicius will enter the starting five this weekend, set to face Colorado at T-Mobile Park. The 24-year-old is particularly experienced with the Rockies from his time with the Padres last year, […]

Josh James Headed For Bullpen Role To Bolster Relief Corps

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Josh James made two shaky starts to kick off 2020 and manager Dusty Baker announced Wednesday that he would be heading to the bullpen for the time being. James has walked a Major League-high 11 batters in his six innings this year, and with Houston’s bullpen trying to keep itself above […]

A.J. Puk Nearing Return To Mound, Set For Relief Role

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk has been throwing at 75 feet and is on the precipice of getting back on the mound. Manager Bob Melvin would not commit to whether or not Puk, who is dealing with a shoulder ailment, would return in 2020, but said that if he did get back, it would […]

Zach Davies Tabbed To Start Friday Versus D-backs

San Diego Padres right-hander Zach Davies will be on the hill for Friday’s contest against Arizona, essentially allowing the Padres to skip a spot in the rotation. Davies has provided solid production through his first two starts in 2020, both of which have lasted five innings on the road. Normally able to reduce the barrels […]

Tee Higgins Worked With Burrow During Offseason

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft and has a high ceiling without a doubt, especially since he will be catching passes from No. 1 overall selection Joe Burrow. Both rookies have built a rapport already as the duo conducted workouts together during the offseason. […]

Grayson Allen Drains Career-High Six Threes

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen scored 20 points and made a career-high six threes in 27 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. Allen cashed in on spot-up opportunities all night as Memphis got into the painted area and repeatedly dished it out to him. The 24-year-old has averaged 17.3 points and 4.3 made three-pointers per […]

Tyler Boyd Finally Catching Passes From Rookie

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd has begun catching passes from rookie signal-caller Joe Burrow as the team kicks off training camp. The 25-year-old has plenty of hype heading into the 2020 season after racking up over 1,000 yards in his previous two seasons. With A.J. Green seemingly healthy along with the addition of Clemson […]

Billy Hamilton Records 300th Career Stolen Base Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Billy Hamilton drew the start Wednesday and immediately made an impact by swiping his first bag since being acquired earlier in the week. Hamilton, who made a name for himself as an electric base runner during his time with the Reds from 2013-18, has now amassed 300 stolen bases in his […]

A.J. Green Goes Through First Walkthrough

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green went through his first walkthrough under second-year head coach Zac Taylor on Tuesday. The veteran, who recently signed a one-year tender a few weeks ago, missed all of 2019 after injuring his ankle during training camp. While consistent ailments have been the theme for the 32-year-old over the past […]

Jonas Valanciunas Notches Third Straight Double-Double

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas notched a double-double for the third straight game on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Valanciunas held his own against two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, scoring 21 points with 14 rebounds and three assists. The former first-round pick wasn't as efficient as he was in the past two […]

Mike Conley Excels Against Former Team

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley recorded 23 points with seven assists, five rebounds, four triples and a steal in a 124-115 win over his former team, the Grizzlies. After a slow start in the bubble, Conley is heating up. The Ohio State product has averaged 23.5 points, 7.5 assists and 3.5 triples per game over […]

Joe Mixon Looking For North Of $8 Million Per Report

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is still without a new deal as the team heads toward the 2020 season. However, according to director of player personnel, Duke Tobin, the organization views the 24-year-old as a "cornerstone piece of the franchise." Mixon is looking for a contract that would pay him north of $8 million […]

Andrelton Simmons Progressing Slower Than Hoped

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) remains "pretty sore," according to manager Joe Maddon. He will not be activated from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. David Fletcher will continue to get the majority of playing time at shortstop, and he has done well with the opportunity so far. Fletcher is slashing […]

Joe Ingles Knocks Down Six Treys Against Grizzlies

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles was a marksman on Wednesday, drilling six triples en route to a 25-point performance in a win over the Grizzlies. Ingles scored just 12 points in his previous two games combined, so this game was sorely needed. Though he wasn't scoring much, he has been a sneaky source of assists, […]

Shohei Ohtani Still Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was recently shut down from pitching for the entire 2020 season, but the team still plans on using him exclusively as a hitting option. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will return to the starting lineup on […]

Rudy Gobert Posts Second Straight Double-Double

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert double-doubled for the second straight game on Wednesday. Gobert scored 21 points, pulled down 16 boards and added three blocks, two steals and an assist in the victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Amazingly, the veteran big man has hit on 85 percent of his free-throws after making them at a […]

Bryce Harper In Lineup For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is in the starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. There was a slight scare that something was wrong with 27-year-old after he left early from the first game. It seems as though the Phillies were just cautious with their star slugger, as […]

Julio Teheran Limited To Around 60 Pitches Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Julio Teheran will be limited to around 60 pitches in his 2020 debut on Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners. The 29-year-old missed most of summer camp battling COVID-19, so he is not fully stretched out. Teheran posted a 10-11 record to go along with a 3.81 ERA and 1.32 WHIP […]

Thomas Bryant Notches Third Consecutive Double-Double

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant continued his masterful development inside the NBA bubble, compiling his third straight double-double during Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Bryant battled All-Star Joel Embiid and managed to finish with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks. Prior to the restart of the NBA season, Bryant attempted more than two […]

Michael Brantley Likely Out Until Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (quad) is expected to be sidelined until Friday, at the earliest, according to Houston Chronicle writer Chandler Chrome. Astros manager Dusty Baker wants to rest Brantley's injured quad until their weekend series against the Oakland Athletics. It is an unfortunate absence for fantasy owners, as Brantley has been raking to […]

Ezekiel Elliott Shuts Down Reduced Role Speculation

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was quick to respond to Ed Werder's Twitter post regarding a potentially reduced role for the former rushing champ, quipping "we all gonna eat." Though Elliott is a shoo-in, first-round pick in fantasy drafts for the 2020 campaign, many still wonder how he will co-exist on an offense that […]