Shin-Soo Choo Leading Off, Willie Calhoun Batting Sixth

Texas Rangers outfielders Shin Soo-Choo and Willie Calhoun are both in Friday's lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Choo is off to a slow start to 2020, as he is just 1-for-13 with one RBI in five games while Calhoun is hitless in 11 at-bats. Perhaps both players can get going in a favorable matchup […]

Tyler Naquin Resumes Sprinting On Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (toe) was able to sprint and take live batting practice on Friday. Naquin is still recovering from a hairline fracture in his right toe and has yet to step on the field for the Indians in 2020. The 29-year-old has pop in his bat, with an OPS of .792 and […]

Scott Oberg Feels Good After Throwing on Thursday

Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg (back) felt good after throwing a live batting practice session on Thursday. “That went well and I recovered well again today. I believe I have another live BP soon and go from there.” Oberg said. The 30-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain and […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Erupts For 22 Points In Loss

Brooklyn Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot finished with a team-high 24 points during the relaunch loss to the Magic on Friday. TLC was efficient with his shooting percentages in this one, going 8-for-12 from the field and 5-for-8 from distance. With the team down a handful of players, including Kyrie Irving (shoulder), DeAndre Jordan (illness), and […]

Ja Morant Notches Double-Double Against Portland

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant picked up right where he left off in his team's return to NBA action. Morant notched his 11th double-double of the year with 22 points, 11 assists, five rebounds and a steal. The rookie struggled with his shot, making just seven of 22 field-goal attempts and one of seven triples. […]

Caris LeVert Scores 17 In Relaunch Loss

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert produced 17 points on a team-high 17 attempts throughout 28 minutes during the loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday afternoon. He also added seven assists, two boards, and a steal, while also turning the ball over four times. With Spencer Dinwiddie (illness), Taurean Prince (illness), DeAndre Jordan (illness), and […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Drills Six Threes In Losing Effort

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was on fire from deep in a tight overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Jackson Jr made six triples on 15 attempts en route to scoring a team-high 33 points. Portland threw out a lineup of double bigs, featuring Jusuf Nurkic and Hassan Whiteside, benefitting Jackson Jr greatly. […]

Jesus Luzardo Will Make First Career Start on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo will make the first start of his MLB career on Tuesday against the Rangers. Luzardo began the season in the bullpen as he was getting stretched out after appearing late to summer camp, but he will join the rotation after a pair of relief appearances. As a result of Luzardo […]

Damian Lillard Scores 29 With Nine Dimes

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard got off to a slow start in Friday's overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Lillard was shooting 2-for-7 from the field at one point, but finished a strong 8-for-15 to help the Blazers snag a big victory. The All-Star point guard added nine assists and five rebounds in a […]

Khris Davis Out of Lineup on Friday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (rest) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. The 32-year-old will sit for the second consecutive game after getting off to a very slow start at the plate in four games. Davis has gone 0-for-15 at the plate, in addition to seven strikeouts through the […]

C.J. McCollum Scores Game-High 33 Points

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum had an excellent first game back against the Memphis Grizzlies. McCollum scored a game-high 33 points with six assists, three rebounds, three triples and two steals. The 28-year-old was huge in the first half of what was a crucial game for Portland's playoff chances. Before the NBA season shut […]

Ryan Pressly Could Be Available on Saturday

Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly (elbow) could be available for Saturday's game against the Angels. The 31-year-old has yet to make his season debut as he has been dealing with elbow soreness, but Astros manager Dusty Baker said the right-hander might be available to pitch in Saturday or Sunday's contest. Pressly enjoyed a productive 2019 […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Season Debut Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been tabbed as the starting pitcher for Sunday’s contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw has been sidelined thus far in 2020 due to a back ailment, but is reportedly “champing at the bit” to get back on the mound, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw had been […]

Rene Rivera Placed On Injured List With Elbow Injury

New York Mets catcher Rene Rivera has a hyperextended left elbow that will require a stint on the 10-day injured list. The team already has Wilson Ramos as its primary catcher, with Tomas Nido able to fill in as a backup. To take Rivera’s spot on the roster, right-handed pitcher Franklyn Kilome has been recalled […]

Nomar Mazara Close To Returning To Lineup

The Chicago White Sox are close to adding another slugger to their starting nine in the near future, as manager Rick Renteria noted that Nomar Mazara was nearing a return after having spent time at the team’s alternate training site. Mazara produced a career-high 10.7% barrel percentage last year with the Rangers before being acquired […]

Yankees Place Tommy Kahnle On The 10-Day IL

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (elbow) was placed on the 10-day IL with a right UCL injury. The Yankees haven’t provided a clear timeline for Kahnle, but a UCL injury is oftentimes a precursor to Tommy John surgery, and the surgery hasn’t been ruled out for Kahnle yet. Fantasy players should expect Kahnle […]

Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford Sit Friday Versus Lefty

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt and shortstop Brandon Crawford are both out of the lineup for Friday’s contest versus Texas left-hander Mike Minor. Belt was welcomed into the fold for the first time Thursday night, going 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts, but managed to walk three times. Crawford has gone 4-for-20 to […]

Edwin Rios Draws First Start Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Edwin Rios is in the starting lineup for Friday’s contest against Arizona and right-hander Zac Gallen. Rios mashed a go-ahead homer against Houston on Wednesday, a continuation of the power that he displayed in a short stint with the Dodgers last year, roping four roundtrippers in just 47 at-bats. Having […]

Foster Griffin Placed On 45-Day IL With Arm Injury

Kansas City Royals left-handed Foster Griffin was perfect for five outs in his Major League debut Monday before departing due to a left forearm strain that will now sideline him into at least September. A first-round Draft choice in 2014, Griffin could have seen a considerable workload in the shortened 2020 campaign as the Royals […]

Miguel Sano Sitting Friday Amid Slump

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano is not in the starting lineup for Friday’s game against Cleveland right-hander Mike Clevinger. Sano has gotten off to a frosty start in 2020, going just 1-for-17 at the dish with eight strikeouts. In his career against the Cleveland righty, Sano has four hits in 20 at-bats, with […]

Eric Hosmer Remains Out Of Starting Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is once again absent from the club’s starting nine for Friday’s game versus the Colorado Rockies. Hosmer is dealing with an illness that is not related to COVID-19, one that has now forced him to miss five of the team’s first eight contests. His absence in a Coors […]

Sam Coonrod Headed To IL With Lat Strain

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod is dealing with a lat strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list, with left-handed pitcher Sam Selman taking his spot on the active roster. Coonrod hasn’t done much of note from a fantasy perspective this season, yielding three runs across 3 ⅔ innings, walking more […]

Ronald Bolanos Set For Start On Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Ronald Bolanos has earned another start in the club’s rotation after impressing manager Mike Matheny in his first time out. Bolanos is set to begin Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after working two innings of two-run (zero earned) ball against Cleveland last week. Having hit an average of […]

Marcus Stroman Tosses Four Innings In Sim Game

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman continues to make his way back from a left calf tear, having worked four innings during a simulated game Friday. While there is still no timetable for when Stroman could rejoin New York’s rotation, manager Luis Rojas was complimentary of how he believed the 29-year-old to have looked. […]

Touki Toussaint To Make First Start Of 2020 Saturday

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Touki Toussaint has officially taken the spot of right-hander Mike Foltynewicz in the club’s rotation, as the 24-year-old has been tabbed to face the Mets on Saturday. A highly regarded prospect, Toussaint has yet to be given a consistent opportunity to start at the big league level. In his six previous […]

Astros Ink Veteran Reliever Fernando Rodney To Deal

Right-handed reliever Fernando Rodney is attempting to make it back into the Major Leagues, this time as a member of the Houston Astros, who have assigned him to their alternate training site after signing him to a contract. At 43 years old, should Rodney make the Astros’ bullpen, he would appear for his 12th different […]

Will Harris Lands On IL With Groin Strain

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Will Harris is the latest member of the pitching staff to hit the injured list as a right groin strain will keep him out of action. Harris inked a three-year, $24 million deal ahead of the season after a terrific performance out of the Houston bullpen in 2019 that saw him […]

Kohl Stewart Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart has taken himself out of the equation for the 2020 year, announcing that as a Type 1 diabetic, he has great concern participating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Right-hander Thomas Eshelman has already been selected to take Stewart’s place on the roster. The 25-year-old Stewart did not get into a […]

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 […]