Rhys Hoskins Off To Ice Cold Start In 2020

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has gotten off to an underwhelming start during the shortened 2020 campaign. While his walk rate remains terrific (29%), Hoskins amassed just one extra-base hit in his first seven games, still searching for his first home run. The .167 xBA is a concern, as is the 68 OPS+. His […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Fifth Save

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Liam Hendriks allowed a run, but picked up his fifth save of the season Saturday vs Houston. Hendriks was called on to protect a three-run lead and allowed two of the first three batters faced to reach base, one of them scoring. That was all the Astros could muster, however, as […]

Yordan Alvarez Ropes Two Doubles In Intrasquad Game

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has yet to make his 2020 debut as he works his way back at the team’s alternate training site. While manager Dusty Baker stated that Alvarez’s arrival was not immediate, his bat appears to be rounding into game form as he socked a pair of doubles during an intrasquad […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (C, 3B, TEX) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Isiah Kiner-Falefa has catcher eligibility despite having not caught a game for the Texas Rangers in 2020. All ten of his appearances this year have come at third base but being able to start him in the catcher position of your fantasy lineups as an […]

Frankie Montas Sharp Again Vs Astros

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas had another strong outing Saturday as he dominated the Astros to pick up his second win of the season. Montas spun seven shutout innings with five strikeouts and only allowed two hits and no walks. Last season, Montas upped his swinging-strike rate to over 11 percent and has carried […]

Alec Bohm Promotion A Possibility In 2020

Philadelphia Phillies first/third base prospect Alec Bohm is the next major name that fans and owners are wondering about making the jump to the big league roster after Spencer Howard’s promotion for Sunday’s contest. Ranked as the No. 31 prospect in the Majors, Bohm showcased his advanced hitting tools during the Arizona Fall League in […]

Aaron Hicks (OF, NYY) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Aaron Hicks has featured in 11 (ten starts) of the New York Yankees 13 games so far with a somewhat unsightly .188/.366/.344 slash line. Hicks has just the one home run with three RBI, four runs scored and has yet to steal a base. When […]

Phillip Evans Carted Off Field Saturday After Collision

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans made his first Major League start at first base Saturday and was carted off the field after colliding with outfielder Gregory Polanco in the sixth inning. Evans caught an elbow from Polanco while the two were chasing a popup. Traditionally used as a pinch-hitter, Evans had gotten off to […]

Brian Anderson (3B, OF, MIA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Covid-19 hit Miami Marlins returned to action this week and have yet to lose since their return. Despite having lots of new faces, Brian Anderson has continued to be a mainstay for the NL East surprise package. In just eight games, Anderson has […]

Pedro Strop Facing Extended Absence With Groin Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Pedro Strop left Friday’s contest against Milwaukee early due to a groin ailment. Manager David Bell announced Saturday that Strop could miss an extended period of time due to the injury, zapping the little season-long fantasy intrigue that he possessed. After years of being a stalwart in the Cubs’ bullpen, Strop […]

Trevor Gott (RP, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco Giants went into the season without a confirmed closer but heading into week 4 of the season, it has become clear that Trevor Gott is their 9th inning guy of choice as no one else has recorded a save for the Giants yet. […]

Corey Seager Sitting Saturday, Day To Day For Return

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Friday’s game with a back injury and will now also be held out of Saturday’s lineup. While manager Dave Roberts noted that Seager had less discomfort as the night went on, the club will play it safe and have Chris Taylor start at shortstop against Giants […]

Justin Upton Sits Against Left-Hander On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton was supposed to make up a platoon with Brian Goodwin upon the arrival of Jo Adell, but Upton finds himself on the pine Saturday against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard. Instead, Taylor Ward draws the start in left field. Hammering the ball with an average exit velocity of 94.1 MPH, […]

Austin Nola Out Of Lineup Saturday Due To Hand Ailment

Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola is out of the lineup Saturday against Colorado after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist Friday. Nola socked his first home run of the year in the series opener, bringing his OPS on the season up to .983. Seattle is already playing down a man behind the […]

Jake Cronenworth Draws First Career Start At Second Saturday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth made each of his first seven Major League starts at first base; on Saturday, he will shift over to second base for the first time. Cronenworth played primarily shortstop and second base during his time in the Minors, giving him immense positional flexibility, making it easier to get his […]

LCK & LPL DFS Picks for 8/9/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends

It's the final day of the LPL regular season and the last day of week eight in the LCK, so while the LPL is playing for pride (mostly), the LCK are still in the thick of their playoff race. The LOL season will slow down a bit for playoffs, but the matchups' strength and tension […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dropped To Sixth In Saturday’s Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues his fall down the lineup card Saturday against Boston as he will hit sixth against right-hander Zack Godley. After opening the year in the No. 3 spot, Guerrero has slowly moved down the order as he has hit just .214 with a .664 OPS through his […]

Richard Bleier Ends Up On The Injured List

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Richard Bleier was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left elbow triceps strain. Bleier was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles at the beginning of this month and had pitched fairly well out of the Marlins bullpen, but now he'll be forced to miss at least 10 days. […]

Richard Bleier Placed On IL With Triceps Strain

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Richard Bleier has hit the 10-day injured list due to a mild left triceps strain. Bleier recorded his third consecutive hold Friday against the Mets, but departed after just nine pitches. Having allowed just two hits through his first 4 ⅔ innings this year, Bleier figured to become a mainstay of […]

Jeff Samardzija Lands On IL With Shoulder Ailment

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Left-hander Andrew Suarez has been recalled to take his place on the active roster and figures to be a candidate to step into the rotation. Virtually nothing has gone right for Samardzija on the […]

Jarvis Landry Activated From PUP List

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) was activated from the active/PUP list on Saturday. Landry opened the preseason on the PUP list after having hip surgery back on February 4. The veteran wide receiver is trending up as the team gets ready to start practicing in the next week. Landry caught 83 passes for […]

Rich Hill Not Likely To Start Tuesday, Return Unknown

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Rich Hill does not appear on track to be activated from the injured list to start Tuesday against Milwaukee as he works his way back from a shoulder ailment. Manager Rocco Baldelli noted that Hill is continuing to ramp up for a return, but does not have an update on when […]

Nick Senzel Out Of Lineup Saturday, Return Likely Next Week

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Nick Senzel departed Friday’s contest due to a groin ailment and has now been held out of Saturday’s lineup against the Brewers. Manager David Bell revealed before the game that he expects Senzel back soon, potentially eyeing Tuesday against the Royals as a chance to have him rejoin the starting nine. […]

Justin Verlander Not Progressing Well In Attempted Return

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander said that he would shut down from throwing after sustaining a right forearm strain after his first start of the season. Per manager Dusty Baker, Verlander is “not progressing as quickly as he’d like” in his attempt to get back on the hill and avoid undergoing season-ending surgery. The […]

Luis Arraez Rejoins Twins Lineup Saturday, Bats Seventh

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez has returned to the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Royals and left-hander Danny Duffy. Having missed the past two games due to knee soreness, Arraez is back manning the keystone and batting seventh. After opening the year on a five-game hitting streak, Arraez’s average has dipped down to […]

Marcus Stroman Works Five Frames In Sim Game

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman continues to work his way back to the big league roster from a left calf tear. Manager Luis Rojas revealed that Stroman tossed five innings and roughly 80 pitches during a simulated game Thursday, although another sim game will be required next week before the team will consider […]

Hunter Harvey Aiming For Late August Return

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey has been sidelined thus far in 2020 due to an elbow injury. But manager Brandon Hyde made the point Saturday that the team hopes to have its former top prospect back by the end of August. The righty is reportedly “feeling great” as he aims to rejoin Baltimore’s bullpen […]

Asher Wojciechowski To Start Sunday On Three Days’ Rest

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Asher Wojciechowski will be brought back to start Sunday against the Nationals on just three days’ rest. In three prior starts in his career with such little rest, Wojciechowski has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) and six home runs in just 13 innings of work. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde noted that […]

David Peralta Bumped Up In Order, Batting Cleanup Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta has been moved back up in the batting order to the No. 4 slot for Saturday’s contest against San Diego and right-hander Chris Paddack. Peralta has not hit above the fifth spot in the order since July 26, having been dropped in favor of other bats. The cleanup spot is […]