Mike Moustakas Held Out Of Lineup Sunday After HBP

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was not back in the starting lineup for the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader versus the Tigers after being hit by a pitch in the left forearm during Game 1 of the twin bill. The Reds delayed releasing their lineup until shortly before first pitch in an attempt to […]

Ryan Braun Lands On 10-Day IL With Finger Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Braun (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right finger infection that kept him out of the lineup Wednesday, but has since gone in the wrong direction. Braun has begun the year 3-for-13 at the dish with two RBI and four strikeouts, with his former […]

Caris LeVert Drops 34 On Wizards

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert erupted for 34 points in a 118-110 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. He shot 44% from the field on 25 attempts and only had one turnover, so it was an excellent performance from the former Michigan Wolverine. LeVert's usage rate of 29.2 is a career-high and it could […]

Brandon Nimmo Extends Longest On-Base Streak In Majors

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has reached base in 25 consecutive games, the current longest running streak in the big leagues. Nimmo drew a pair of walks Sunday against Atlanta, bringing his on-base percentage to .432 through his first 10 games. While he has oscillated between the leadoff and No. 9 spot in the […]

Troy Brown Flirts With Triple-Double In Loss

Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown nearly notched the first triple-double of his young career in his first bubble game. Brown scored 22 points with 10 rebounds, eight assists, one triple and one steal in 38 minutes of a 118-110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The 21-year-old was a popular waiver wire pick in redraft leagues […]

Gavin Lux Closer To Making 2020 Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux entered the year as the prohibitive favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award, but is yet to see time at the keystone. But per manager Dave Roberts, Lux is “getting closer” to appearing for the club, as he is taking live batting practice at […]

Christian Dvorak Sparks 1st Period Rally for Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Dvorak picked up two points in the first period, a goal and a primary assist on Clayton Keller's power-play goal. Skating alongside Taylor Hall and Phil Kessel paid off handsomely for Dvorak and the Coyotes in Game 1 as they jumped out to a quick three-goal lead before Nashville was able […]

Howie Kendrick Expected To Rejoin Lineup Next Week

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Howie Kendrick (back) has not been in the lineup since Tuesday, but it appears that his absence will be coming to an end next week, per manager Davey Martinez. Entering the year coming off 2019 World Series MVP honors, Kendrick garnered considerable season-long attention, although he has gotten off to […]

Thomas Bryant Has Huge Game Against Nets

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant played his best game of the season on Sunday in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Bryant posted season-highs in points, 30, and rebounds, 13, while adding four triples, three assists, two blocks and a steal in 37 minutes. Prior to the shutdown, the 23-year-old was enjoying his best offensive […]

Filip Forsberg Leads Comeback Effort, Nashville Comes Up Short

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg pocketed a pair of goals in Game 1, but it was not enough as the Coyotes took the series opener 4-3. Nashville found itself in a three-goal deficit early in the contest before Forsberg put Nashville on the board with a power-play marker. He would add another power-play goal in […]

Sergio Romo Works Save Chance Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Sergio Romo was brought on for a save opportunity Sunday against Cleveland with left-hander Taylor Rogers having worked each of the past two days. It’s unlikely that Romo has supplanted Rogers as the team’s primary closer moving forward, but it’s clear that manager Rocco Baldelli is confident turning the ball over […]

Rio Ruiz Battling Shoulder Soreness After Being Scratched

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz was scratched from Sunday’s lineup against the Rays, with it being revealed after the game that he is battling a sore shoulder. Pat Valaika took his spot at the hot corner and hit his first home run of the 2020 season. Ruiz, who has been handed full-time playing duties […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Opt Out For Remainder Of 2020

New York Mets outfielder/designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes will reportedly sit out the rest of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 related concerns. Cespedes’ name was in the news Sunday as the Mets did not know the slugger’s whereabouts ahead of their contest with the Braves. His decision to opt out likely ends his tenure in […]

Chad Kuhl Departs Early With Injury As Bucs Woes Continue

Just one day after starting pitcher Mitch Keller (oblique) left his start early due to injury, right-handed pitcher Chad Kuhl departed Sunday’s outing versus the Cubs with an apparent blister issue. For the second straight outing, Kuhl piggybacked the start of left-hander Steven Brault; unlike last time, Kuhl lasted just 1 ⅓ innings, allowing one […]

Tyler Alexander Ties AL Record With Nine Straight K’s

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander was dominant out of relief during Sunday’s game against the Reds, striking out each of the first nine batters that he faced, which tied the American League record for consecutive batters retired by the K. Alexander fell just a batter shy of tying Hall of Famer Tom Seaver’s all-time […]

Drew Smyly Placed On Injured List

San Francisco Giants starter Drew Smyly (finger) was put on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger strain. It was expected that Smyly would miss some time after experiencing discomfort in his finger during the fifth inning of his start on Saturday. The 31-year-old looked good, striking out seven and allowing just two […]

Aroldis Chapman Could Throw Bullpen Tomorrow

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (illness) could throw a bullpen session on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Chapman has been playing catch, but has yet to step on a mound since contracting the virus. This would be a step in the right direction for the flamethrowing lefty, who was recently cleared to workout […]

Miguel Cabrera (1B, DET) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a cold start to the season, Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera showed signs of breaking out with a two-home run game on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Three of Cabrera's first four hits of the year were home runs, which […]

Danny Santana To Injured List With Forearm Strain

Texas Rangers utility Danny Santana (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a forearm strain. Santana has been out of the lineup the past few days, so it makes sense that it was something more serious than just rest. He has struggled to start the year, with just one hit through 17 […]

Da'Mari Scott Opts Out

New York Giants wide receiver/kick returner Da'Mari Scott has elected to opt out of the 2020 NFL season. Scott has mostly been a special teams contributor when active. He was active for five games last season and three in 2018 for the Bills. Scott has caught two passes in his career, for a total of […]

Carter Kieboom (SS, WAS) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals rookie shortstop Carter Kieboom has been in and out of the lineup so far this year, but when he's been in, he's certainly delivered. Through three starts, Kieboom is hitting 4-for-9 with four runs, three walks, and three strikeouts. All four of […]

Marco Gonzales (SP, SEA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: With K/9 figures of 7.8, 6.5, and 6.8 over the last three seasons, Marco Gonzales doesn't have a lot of sex appeal on the mound, but since the start of 2018 he has been the picture of durability and control for the Seattle Mariners […]

Adalberto Mondesi Leaves Game With Bruised Quad

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (quad) was pulled from Sunday's game early with a bruised quad. Mondesi fouled a pitch off his leg in the second inning and was hobbling a bit. The Royals don't expect it to be serious, so it's just a precautionary move for now. Nicky Lopez took over at short […]

Nick Madrigal (2B/SS, CWS) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: By all accounts, 23-year-old Nick Madrigal is one of the top 50 prospects in baseball, and with only two seasons (628 AB) of minor-league play under his belt, the youth-stocked Chicago White Sox have already given Madrigal the major league call up. Putting the […]

Jamize Olawale Opts Out Of The 2020 Season

Dallas Cowboys full back Jamize Olawale has chose to opt out of the 2020 season. In two seasons with Dallas, Olawale has yet to attempt a rush and has caught just two passes. He has primarily worked on special teams, logging 539 special teams snaps as compared to just 232 offensive snaps (almost all for […]

Aaron Hicks, Miguel Andujar Back In Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks and infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar are both back in the lineup after getting the day off on Saturday. Hicks was expected back after Tauchman started in left for the second game of the series, but it's interesting that Andujar is in the lineup against right-hander Austin Brice. Perhaps it's the […]

Monte Harrison Set To Debut Soon

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison was added to the team's 30-man roster and is expected to make his major league debut this week in Baltimore. Harrison is a 24-year-old that came over to the Marlins as part of the Christian Yelich deal. He has tons of upside, with huge raw power and speed, but there's […]

Roberto Osuna Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right elbow soreness. Osuna was pulled from Saturday's game during a save situation and the team will now be without his services for the near future. It's another injury to a pitching staff that has been decimated by them […]

Cody Bellinger Back In Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is back in the lineup Sunday after getting a rest day. Last year's MVP will be in center field and will bat fourth against right-hander Merrill Kelly. Bellinger is still searching for his first long-ball of 2020, after belting 47 last season. Catcher Austin Barnes is also back […]

Jake Arrieta Will Make Season Debut on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta is scheduled to make his season debut on Monday against the Yankees. The 34-year-old was set to make his first start of the season earlier in the week, but the Marlins COVID-19 outbreak caused the Phillies to receive unexpected off days to their schedule for the remainder of the […]