Padres-Nationals To Resume Sunday After Shooting Incident

Saturday night's game between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals was suspended due to a shooting outside of the ballpark. The Friars were up 8-4 in the bottom of the 6th when shots rang along the third-base side of Nationals Park. Chaos ensued with fans rushing the field and players retreating into the clubhouse. […]

Mookie Betts Won’t Play On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) won't play on Sunday during the series finale against the Rockies. Betts left Saturday's matchup because of right hip irritation, which was unfortunate considering he compiled a homer and three doubles before his early departure. Skipper Dave Roberts indicated that the ailment has been bothering the 28-year-old all […]

Mookie Betts Exits Against Rockies With Hip Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) left Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies with right hip irritation. Before his departure, the 28-year-old was having a solid evening with a home run and three doubles, but the injury was too much to overcome. More information is likely to come soon, although it wouldn't be a […]

Eric Haase Exits After Being Hit On Helmet By Pitch

Detroit Tigers utility player Eric Haase (head) exited Saturday's game after being hit in the head by a pitch, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free-Press. Haase was hit by a 95 mph fastball to start off the seventh inning, and while it seemed initially like he was going to stay in the game, […]

Tim Locastro Exits Early With Knee Injury

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro (knee) exited Saturday's game after banging his knee on the outfield wall while making a catch in foul territory, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Locastro was replaced defensively by Tyler Wade. There's no word on the specific injury or severity, but even […]

Tim Locastro Exits Saturday’s Contest

New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro exited Saturday's matchup against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Although the exact nature for his early departure has yet to be revealed, it is believed he injured his knee while making a catch out in left field. More information regarding his status moving ahead is anticipated soon. In the […]

Jake Bauers Won’t Play Against Angels

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Bauers (illness) won't play on Saturday evening against the Los Angeles Angels. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with an illness, although his exact symptoms have yet to be revealed. Nonetheless, it's likely he isn't in many fantasy lineups at the moment, primarily due to his recent struggles in July after posting […]

Jake Fraley Remains Out Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Fraley was scratched from the lineup on Friday with the illness, and he needs at least one more day to recover. Jake Bauers will start in left field and hit ninth against Angels right-hander Alex Cobb on […]

Clint Frazier Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier has been able to lift weights but isn't doing any baseball activities yet. He will visit with another eye doctor on Monday and will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the active roster. Frazier went on the injured list before the All-Star […]

Bryce Harper Back In The Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Harper sat out of Game 2 of the doubleheader against Miami on Friday due to dehydration, but he's back in there and will be an attractive DFS bat against right-hander Zach Thompson. Harper is in his usual spot […]

Gregory Polanco Activated And Starting Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a corresponding move, the Pirates have optioned infielder Rodolfo Castro to Double-A Altoona. Polanco has struggled at the plate this […]

Jarren Duran To Make Major League Debut Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is making his major league debut on Saturday, as he will get the start in center field and bat sixth against the Yankees. The No. 3 prospect in Boston's system according to MLB Pipeline, Duran was slashing .270/.365/.561 with 15 homers, 12 steals, 32 RBI and 37 runs scored […]

Niko Goodrum Heading To Injured List With Calf Injury

Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (calf) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after being scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left calf tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It's unclear just how long Goodrum will be out, but in the meantime, the Tigers are calling up outfielder Victor […]

Victor Robles Starting Saturday After Friday Exit

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (illness) is in the starting lineup on Saturday after exiting Friday's game early due to dizziness. It's good to see Robles back in the lineup after he was forced to walk off the field in the top of the second inning Friday. Manager Dave Martinez had said after the game […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off In First Braves Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will make his first start with the team on Saturday, as he will bat leadoff against the Rays. Pederson was acquired from the Cubs earlier this week, after slashing .230/.300/.418 with 11 homers, two steals, 39 RBI and 35 runs scored over 73 games with Chicago. This has the makings […]

Nick Castellanos Not In Lineup Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Brewers after exiting Friday's contest early. Castellanos apparently is still dealing with the after effects of being hit on the wrist by a pitch that led to his early exit. This is not too much of a surprise, […]

Luis Robert Taking Light Batting Practice In Arizona

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is taking light batting practice and doing some fielding at the team's Arizona complex, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. This is another step in the right direction for Robert, who has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right […]

Rangers-Blue Jays Game Postponed Saturday

The scheduled game between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday has been postponed due to rain, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The game will be made up on Sunday as part of a doubleheader, with Game 1 beginning at 1:07 p.m. Managers should make sure to adjust their lineups for Saturday […]

Mark Canha Activated And Hitting Leadoff Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and is in left field and hitting leadoff against Cleveland Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Canha missed a little over three weeks with a right hip strain, which required a platelet-rich plasma injection. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger has been useful in […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 17

It was strange to not see any baseball highlights for a few days this week but thankfully it was a quiet injury week as a result. Following the All-Star break, a number of injured players will be beginning/finishing their rehab assignments in the hopes of returning to their respective teams. Please keep in mind that […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. made his one hit count in Friday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. Wade Jr. lined a fifth-inning Adam Wainwright curveball just over the right-field wall to give the Giants a three-run lead. The 27-year-old has done a […]

Mike Yastrzemski Homers Twice Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a huge night at the plate in Friday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals. Yaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a three-run HR, a walk, and a strikeout. This was an encouraging second-half start for Yastrzemski, who has slashed just .238/.339/.492 with 14 HR and 38 RBI […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/17/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/17/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Chris Taylor Goes Yard In Victory On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor went 1-for-5 with a three run home run in Friday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Taylor is coming off of his first All-Star appearance and has been having himself a year. Taylor is a valuable asset with versatility all over the diamond, but he has also been providing big […]

Austin Meadows Drives In Three In Win Over Braves

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored during Friday's 7-6 win over the Braves. He hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and collected RBI singles in the eighth and tenth frames. Meadows singled in Brett Phillips in the top of the 10th inning to give […]

Clint Frazier Still Undergoing Vision Testing

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is still undergoing vision testing and has no timetable for his return. Frazier was initially placed on the 10-day injured list with vertigo after experiencing dizziness during a June 30 game against the Los Angeles Angels, though the Yankees ruled out vertigo last week. Manager Aaron Boone said that […]

Avisail Garcia Hits 17th Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-6 win over the Reds. He took Tyler Mahle deep in the second inning to get the Brewers on the scoreboard. Garcia has hit safely in five straight games spanning since prior to the All-Star break, and on the year he's […]

The NotBurts: First Half Hitter Awards

For all of the division and rancor in society, one foundation of our world stays intact from year to year, splendid in its grandeur, universal in its praise. The NotBurts. A celebration of first-half excellence in hitting, the NotBurts aren't, as one critic (liar) claimed, "just an award show made up by some lunatic". No, […]

Barrel Rate and Contact Rate, Who Can Do Both?

Hitting is, at the same time, completely simple and enormously complex. Hitting in the Major Leagues is arguably the most challenging thing to do in all of sports. I don't think I need to explain myself for saying that hitting is complex. I can't do it, probably neither can you. The reason I say it's […]

Whit Merrifield Goes 4-For-4 In Return From Break

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield had a monster game at the plate in the team's return from the All-Star break against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. He went 4-for-4 with a double, two runs and three RBI. Merrifield is now slashing .278/.327/.416 with eight home runs, 24 stolen bases, 50 RBI and 52 […]