Ian Happ Goes Yard

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader versus the Cardinals. Happ was a late addition to the lineup after Steven Souza Jr. (hamstring) was scratched with a hamstring injury. Happ has been one of the few bright spots for the […]

Robert Alford To Miss Second Straight Season

Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to a source. Alford missed all of last season, too, after breaking his leg, so this is a tough blow for the 31-year-old from Southeastern Louisiana. He will undergo surgery to fix his […]

Kyle Hendricks Suffers Tough Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks suffered his second loss of the season in the first game of a doubleheader versus the Cardinals on Monday. Hendricks left the game with one out in the seventh inning in a tie game and the bases loaded, but reliever Rowan Wick came in and allowed the two-run double […]

Javon Hargrave Has Minor Pectoral Strain

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (pectoral) is dealing with a minor pectoral strain and "should be back in a few weeks," according to one source. The 27-year-old nose tackle signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Eagles this year, but he might have to miss Week 1, depending on how he recovers in […]

Andrelton Simmons' Return On The Horizon

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is eligible to come off the injured list, but he isn’t ready to jump back into action just yet. Per manager Joe Maddon, Simmons’ return is not in “the too distant future,” signaling that he may be ready for a return at some point this week. How the Angels […]

Justin Thomas On The Hunt For Another FedEx Cup

This week is the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, and Justin Thomas enters the week first in FedEx Cup points. The playoffs start at the Northern Trust tournament, where JT has found success over the last three years with finishes of T12, T8 and T6. Thomas has a great 2020 campaign going with three […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Of Lineup Monday Against Southpaw

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting nine Monday against San Francisco and left-hander Tyler Anderson. The move appears to be in an opportunity to get both Justin Upton and Albert Pujols back in the lineup against a southpaw. Ohtani has struggled mightily against left-handed pitching thus far in 2020, […]

Ty France Starting At DH On Monday

San Diego Padres infielder Ty France is getting the start at designated hitter and batting fifth in the lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. The team's primary designated hitter this season, Tommy Pham (hamate bone), was placed on the Injured List on Monday with a broken hamate bone and figures to be out four-to-six […]

JaCoby Jones Leading Off For First Time On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones has been a huge surprise so far this year. He's slashing .315/.383/.722 with five home runs and 13 RBI on the year. However, he's been doing all his damage from the bottom of the Tigers lineup, hitting ninth in just about every one of his starts. On Monday, he'll get […]

Miguel Andujar Playing Left Field, Batting Sixth On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Miguel Andujar is making his return to the lineup on Monday after a somewhat brief demotion to the team's alternate site. The team was forced to call Andujar back up after injuries to Aaron Judge (calf) and DJ LeMahieu (thumb). Andujar is starting in left field and batting sixth in Monday's […]

Chris Taylor Getting Day Off On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the team takes on the Seattle Mariners. Max Muncy is playing second base with Corey Seager at shortstop and Mookie Betts getting his first start of the year at designated hitter. This will be Taylor's first day off this season. […]

Josh Reddick Heads To The Bench On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the team faces left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies. Reddick had hit second in the lineup for the team's past seven games, but Abraham Toro is filling in as the two-hitter on Monday. George Springer is shifting over to cover […]

Giants Option Dereck Rodriguez, Recall Steven Duggar

Prior to Monday's game, the San Francisco Giants called up outfielder Steven Duggar and optioned pitcher Dereck Rodriguez. Rodriguez has made two appearances this year, both in relief, allowing six earned runs over four innings. Duggar will be available for Monday's game and will be part of the team's outfield rotation going forward, though likely […]

Kevin Cron Called Back Up, Starting On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Kevin Cron was recalled by the team and he will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Cron appeared in two games for the team early in the season, going 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts, before being sent to the team's alternate […]

Gio Urshela Not In Lineup On Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox. Thairo Estrada is getting the start at third base in Urshela's absence. Urshela is in the midst of a three-game hitting streak and has been solid overall throughout the early […]

Titans Working Out Geoff Swaim, D'Onta Foreman, Trevor Siemian

The Tennessee Titans are working out tight end Geoff Swaim, running back D'Onta Foreman and quarterback Trevor Siemian on Monday. Swaim played in just six games with the Jaguars last year before being released. Prior to that, he had 35 receptions for 336 yards and one touchdown in four seasons (37 games, 18 starts) for […]

Elvis Andrus Sits Monday For First Time This Season

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is getting his first day off of the 2020 season Monday against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies. Andrus has been in an offensive malaise to begin the year, compiling a .184/.244/.250 slash line with a 37 OPS+. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will shift over to short to cover for Andrus, who […]

Bears Working Out Kevin Hogan, C.J. Prosise

The Chicago Bears are working out quarterbacks Kevin Hogan and Kyle Sloter, running back C.J. Prosise and wide receiver Rodney Adams on Monday. Hogan and Prosise are the most notable names on this list. Hogan was released by the Broncos last year and hasn't attempted a pass since 2017 with the Browns after being a […]

Steven Souza Jr. Scratched From Lineup Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been scratched from Monday’s opening contest of a doubleheader against St. Louis due to a tight right hamstring. His absence forces Ian Happ to shift over to right field, while Albert Almora Jr. will hold down center field. With Souza being out of the mix for Game 1, […]

Vyncint Smith Expected To Have Surgery

New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (core) is expected to have surgery on Tuesday with Dr. William Meyers for his core muscle injury, according to a source. Smith will likely be out at least a month, which means he is a good bet to miss the start of the 2020 season. An already pretty […]

Nick Chubb Evaluated For Concussion After Hard Hit

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is being evaluated for a concussion after taking a hard hit at Monday's practice. Chubb caught a short pass about halfway through practice and was hit in the shoulder area by linebacker Mack Wilson. Chubb was spotted walking off the field with a trainer after the play. If Chubb […]

Jacob deGrom Slated To Return To Mound Wednesday

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom (neck) is on track to make his return to the hill Wednesday against the Marlins. deGrom had been scratched from his previous start due to neck tightness, while also having to deal with a blister on his pitching hand. New York had held out hope that he would […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters & Matchups for 8/18/20

Welcome, Rotoballers, to my KBO DFS Cheat Sheet! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal than MLB and small things can […]

Zach Collins Ruled Out For Game 1

Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Terry Stotts mentioned that Collins was dealing with some soreness and inflammation in the top left of his ankle. He'll likely be day-to-day, so who knows if he'll be able to suit up […]

Robert Alford Suffers Pectoral Injury

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury in practice on Sunday, according to sources. The team is in the process of evaluating him to see how long he'll be sidelined. Alford missed all of the 2019 season with a broken leg, so both he and the Cardinals are hoping his latest injury […]

Danuel House Expected To Play Versus Thunder

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House (toe) is expected to be available for Game 1 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. He practiced on Sunday, but the team might wait until warmups on game day before making the final decision. Russell Westbrook (quad) has already been ruled out, so the team can't afford to lose another big […]

Salvador Perez Returns To Lineup Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is back among the starting nine for Monday’s series finale against Minnesota and right-hander Kenta Maeda. Perez had been scratched from the lineup Sunday due to blurred vision that the team was concerned could be the start of a migraine, but he appears well enough to take to the […]

Russell Westbrook Won't Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The MRI revealed a strained right quad, which means Westbrook could miss more than just one game. James Harden is going to be asked to do everything without Westbrook available. Eric Gordon, Austin Rivers and Ben McLemore […]

Pete Alonso Batting Sixth Monday For First Time In Career

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been dropped to the No. 6 spot in the batting order Monday against Miami for the first time in his career. Alonso had been hitting fifth, but with a .657 OPS in his last seven games, he will move further down the lineup card against Marlins right-hander […]

Evan Fournier Returns To Practice

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (illness) returned to practice over the weekend and is expected to play in Game 1 versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Both Fournier and Terrence Ross (illness) were able to practice and it appears are ready to suit up for the beginning of their playoff series. Fournier has struggled during […]