Jose Abreu Hits Fifth Homer In Two Games

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued to enjoy facing the Cubs on Saturday. Coming off a game with two home runs, Abreu went 4-for-4 with three more bombs, four RBI and a walk. Abreu has been ridiculous this series and overall is now hitting .322 with 10 long balls and 27 RBI. He […]

Hector Neris Implodes In Eighth Vs Braves

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed three earned runs and only recorded one out while pitching the eighth inning Saturday. After seven dazzling innings from Zack Wheeler, manager Joe Girardi turned to Neris in the eighth as the former closer was just 2-for-5 in save opportunities this season. Neris allowed the first three batters […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Solid Over Five In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed one run over five frames during the team’s 2-1 loss to the Rays on Saturday. The lefty surrendered three hits and struck out six with no free passes issued, lowering his ERA and WHIP to 3.19 and 1.03, respectively. Ryu has now allowed one run or fewer […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA will close out the weekend with four games on the itinerary. While the Nets and Sixers look to avoid being swept, the Jazz and Clippers will attempt to move closer toward the next round. The Mavericks suffered a significant blow on Friday night as Luka Doncic sprained his ankle. His status on Sunday […]

Michael Brantley Activated Off IL As Josh James Lands On List

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley was activated off of the injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies, although he was not a part of the starting lineup. To clear room on the active roster, the club placed right-hander Josh James on the IL due to discomfort in his […]

Francisco Cervelli Departs Saturday’s Contest Early

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli departed the second leg of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Nationals early, forcing Jorge Alfaro back behind the dish after having caught Game 1. Cervelli has proven to be an adept second catcher for the Marlins, having reeled off an .808 OPS through his first 53 at-bats this season. Entering play […]

Matt Chapman Blasts Ninth Homer

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a loss to the Angels Saturday. Chapman now has nine homers on the season to go with 21 RBI and 20 runs scored. These strong numbers are no fluke either as Chapman has an elite 92.5 MPH average exit velocity thanks to […]

Lucas Giolito Continues Seesaw Production In 2020

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito has become well-known for his mercurial fantasy production over the past two seasons. Following his splendid 13-strikeout performance Thursday, Giolito has now thrown a quality start in four of his first six outings, averaging more than nine K’s per outing; but when he hasn’t been on, he has […]

Charlie Blackmon Mashing Fastballs En Route To Elite Year

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon enters play Saturday leading the Majors in hits (43) and batting average (.417), presenting himself with an opportunity to hit .400 in the shortened 2020 year. His Statcast metrics back up the elite nature of his production, as his .345 xBA and .437 wOBA rank among the top three percentile […]

Josh VanMeter Gets Optioned, Mark Payton Joins Active Roster

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/designated Josh VanMeter was optioned to the club’s alternate training site prior to Saturday’s game against St. Louis with outfielder Mark Payton taking his spot on the active roster. VanMeter struggled mightily at the dish to open 2020, having slashed .059/.158/.176 through his first 38 plate appearances. Payton will likely see extended […]

Keone Kela Day-To-Day, To Be Evaluated Early Next Week

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Keone Kela has been officially deemed day-to-day moving forward as he battles soreness in his right forearm. The ailment will be re-assessed early next week by the Pittsburgh medical staff, likely making him unavailable for the next 3-5 days at minimum. When healthy, Kela is the best bet to receive save […]

Chaz Roe Lands On IL Due To Elbow Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Chaz Roe was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against Toronto as he battles a sore right elbow. Roe has developed into a key member of the Rays’ relief staff, having posted a 2.89 ERA across 9 ⅓ frames with a pair of wins and a […]

Homer Bailey Moves To 45-Day IL, Return Not On Horizon

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey has been shifted to the 45-day injured list due to tendinitis in his right biceps, putting him on the sidelines until at least mid-September. Bailey had been working his way back at the club’s alternate site after having made just one start earlier this year, earning a win in […]

Kris Bryant Lands On IL Due To Finger, Wrist Ailments

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the White Sox as he combats a sprained finger on his left hand in addition to a left wrist ailment. Bryant has been out of the mix since Aug. 17 with David Bote holding down the […]

Jose Quintana Nearing Return, Role Uncertain

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana has been given the thumbs up to rejoin the club’s pitching staff, but now manager David Ross will have to decide how to utilize him. Over his eight-year Major League career, Quintana has made just four relief appearances, three of which were during his rookie year. But with the […]

Bradley Zimmer Optioned To Club’s Alternate Training Site

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer has been demoted to the club’s alternate training site Saturday, paving the way for right-hander Triston McKenzie to join the active roster. Zimmer figured to be a vital cog in the Cleveland outfield during 2020, but he hit just .162 over his first 20 games. While he did an excellent […]

Austin Slater Lands On IL, Battling Groin Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left groin prior to Saturday's contest against Arizona. Slater is in the midst of a breakout campaign which sees him tied for the Major League lead with six stolen bases, all while delivering a 1.111 OPS across his […]

Jay Bruce Hits IL Due To Quad Ailment

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Jay Bruce has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a quad ailment, with Adam Haseley having been activated off of the IL to take his place on the active roster. Bruce mashed the ball through his first 16 contests of 2020, having compiled nine extra-base hits, en route […]

Dylan Moore Lands On IL With Wrist Sprain

Seattle Mariners utilityman Dylan Moore has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right wrist prior to Saturday’s contest. Moore is in the midst of a breakout year, having entered play Saturday tied for the Major League lead with six stolen bases and having compiled a .902 OPS through his first […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out Of Lineup For Third Straight Game

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is once again out of the mix for Saturday’s contest against Seattle and left-handed Justus Sheffield. Manager Chris Woodward noted that while Choo is battling a calf ailment, there are “other things” affecting him as well, which may help explain why he is not among the starting nine for […]

Mike Brosseau (2B/3B/OF, TB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Brosseau has emerged from the Rays roster as a 'leftie-masher', someone who crushes left-handed pitching but isn't a regular in the lineup. That is a bit harsh on the utility man and he's someone who does deserve greater consideration. While it is […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched From Saturday’s Lineup Against Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz was a late removal from the starting nine Saturday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Diaz was hit in the face during batting practice by an errant ball, forcing Joey Wendle into the lineup, who will man the hot corner in his absence. After going homer-less […]

Jake Odorizzi Lands On IL After Being Hit By Line Drive

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a chest contusion stemming from a line drive that he took off the chest during his start Friday, which forced him to exit. All three of Odorizzi’s starts this year have come against the Royals, having allowed nine runs […]

Joey Bart Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart is not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday’s contest against Arizona and right-hander Zac Gallen. Bart, who has started each of the past two games following his callup, appears to just be getting the night off with Chadwick Tromp taking over behind the dish. While the Giants have […]

Mike Moustakas Sitting Saturday With No Injury Concern

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Cardinals and left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim with Kyle Farmer manning the keystone. Manager David Bell revealed that it’s just a planned day off for Moustakas and that he is not feeling any ill effects in the wake of […]

Mike Tauchman (OF, NYY) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Aaron Judge is expected to return to the Yankees lineup early next week after a short IL stint. The return of the right fielder looks like it will render Mike Tauchman into fourth outfielder duties since the 'emergence' of Clint Frazier. That may […]

Jake Cronenworth (1B/2B/SS, SD) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jake Cronenworth has been one of the more interesting stories in the 2020 baseball season. The 26-year-old rookie was a two-way player in College before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015. He didn't throw a pitch in professional baseball until […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (1B/2B/3B, WSH) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera is showing no signs of slowing down in his age 34 season, finding himself the cleanup hitter for the World Champion Washington Nationals. A .266/.330/.544 slash line and five home runs in 21 games isn't particularly eye-catching, but his 16 […]

Jordan Montgomery (SP, NYY) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Yankees injury bug continues to rip through the clubhouse and with James Paxton now out for a few weeks, Jordan Montgomery is the defacto SP3 for the Bronx Bombers behind Gerrit Cole and Masahiro Tanaka. Montgomery is no stranger to the IL […]

Taylor Williams (RP, SEA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Taylor Williams continues to be under-rostered in fantasy. As the closer in Seattle, Williams has five saves on the season with a 3.27 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 11.0 IP. Williams has emerged from nowhere in the preseason to be the ninth-inning […]