Lance McCullers Jr. Returning To Rotation Wednesday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. (neck) is scheduled to return to the team's starting rotation on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. McCullers has not appeared in a game since Sept. 4 after dealing with neck irritation. The 26-year-old underwent treatment on the ailment, and it appears to have helped. Regardless, McCullers posted a 5.79 […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler (fingernail) threw a bullpen session on Monday afternoon. There have been no updates on the success of the session, but if all went well, Wheeler would likely pitch later this week. The 30-year-old suffered the flukey injury while pulling up his pants. Thankfully, he did not need to go on […]

Brock Holt Headed To Paternity List

Washington Nationals infielder Brock Holt was placed on the paternity list on Monday afternoon. Jake Noll was recalled from the team's alternate training site as a corresponding move. Noll slashed .285/.327/.410 with 11 homers, 54 RBI, and five stolen bases across 118 games at Triple-A Fresno in 2019. There are some offensive tools in Noll's […]

Scott Kingery Activated On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery (back) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday. He is starting at second base and batting eighth against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Kingery has not appeared in a game since August 30, and he was having a dismal season up to that point. He […]

Tony Kemp Starting Monday, Nate Orf Scratched

Oakland Athletics infielder Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat ninth against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Nate Orf was in the original lineup playing third base, but now Kemp has drawn in, and Tommy La Stella has shifted to the hot corner. Kemp and […]

Nick Senzel Activated Off Of Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (undisclosed) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday afternoon. He is starting in center field and batting seventh against Cody Ponce and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Senzel has not suited up for a game since August 14 with an unreported ailment. He was slashing .244/.327/.489 with two homers […]

Touki Toussaint Recalled To Start Monday's Game

Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint was recalled from the team's alternate training site on Monday morning. He will face the Baltimore Orioles on Monday afternoon. Toussaint was optioned back on August 25 after stringing together a few dismal performances. He owns a 7.89 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 28/13 K/BB rate through 21 2/3 innings in […]

Rhys Hoskins Remains Out On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (forearm) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Hoskins did not appear in either part of Sunday's doubleheader. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday afternoon, but he is considered day-to-day for now. In his absence, Phil Gosselin is getting the […]

J.T. Realmuto To Undergo MRI On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) is getting an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of his injury. The 29-year-old missed both games in Sunday's doubleheader after injuring his hip on Saturday. It is unclear how severe the injury is, but Realmuto remains day-to-day for now. In his absence, Rafael Marchan is starting […]

Dustin May Expected To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (foot) should be able to start on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Dave Roberts. May injured himself back on Thursday when a comebacker hit him on his foot, but a CT scan came back negative, and his bullpen session went well. The talented 23-year-old has […]

Chris Taylor Heating Up In September

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor was 3-for-4 with a three-run homer during Sunday's 8-1 win over the Houston Astros. Taylor is slashing .357/.438/.718 with three homers and nine RBI across his last seven games. The 30-year-old is capable of playing almost any position on the field, which gives him extreme flexibility in fantasy formats. […]

Mookie Betts Hits Two-Run Shot In Sunday's Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Sunday's 8-1 win over the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old is slashing .310/.383/.595 through 42 at-bats in Sept. Betts is enjoying a phenomenal first season with the Dodgers, posting a .988 OPS to go along with 15 homers, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored, […]

Ryan Castellani Issues Six Walks In Sunday's No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starter Ryan Castellani surrendered a single unearned run on one hit across 5 2/3 innings during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out four batters while giving up a season-high six walks. Castellani has now walked 10 batters over his past 10 innings. The 24-year-old was in line for […]

Max Scherzer Surrenders Six Runs On Sunday

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks across 5 1/3 innings of work during Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He salvaged some fantasy value by striking out 10 batters during the contest. Alas, it was another mediocre performance for the veteran right-hander, who has struggled with […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Deep On Sunday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk during Sunday's 8-4 win over the Washington Nationals. Since returning from the injury list on Sept. 9, Albies has gone 8-for-22 (.363 average) with two homers, five RBI, and three stolen bases. It has been a frustrating season for the […]

Kyle Wright Picks Up First Win Of 2020

Atlanta Braves starter Kyle Wright allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits across six innings of work during Sunday's 8-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He struck out four batters while walking two. It was not a flawless performance by any means, but it was enough to give him the win. Wright now owns […]

Travis d'Arnaud Tallies Two RBI In Sunday's Win

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud was 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during Sunday's 8-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He got his team on the board with an RBI double in the first inning before grounding into an RBI fielder's choice in the ninth. The 31-year-old is enjoying another productive campaign at […]

Charlie Blackmon Smashes Walk-Off Slam On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was 2-for-4 with five RBI, including a walk-off grand slam, during Friday's 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. It was Blackmon's 18th multi-hit game of the season. The 34-year-old fell off of his early-season pace, but he is still putting together an impressive campaign. Through 166 at-bats, Blackmon is […]

Juan Soto Drives In Three On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was 2-for-3 with three RBI and three walks during Friday's 8-7 win over the Atlanta Braves. The 21-year-old continues to produce at unprecedented levels, as he owns a .636 OBP over his last seven games. Soto is one of the brightest stars in baseball and is only getting better with […]

Josh Tomlin Surrenders Five Runs Friday

Atlanta Braves starter Josh Tomlin allowed five runs on seven hits across four innings of work during Friday's 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals. He struck out two batters while walking one. It was just a dismal outing from the 35-year-old as he gave up three runs in the first inning before recording an out. […]

Freddie Freeman Continues Remarkable Tear

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored, and two walks during Friday's 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals. He now has four homers, 17 RBI, and a .514 OBP across his past seven games. Freeman leads the entire MLB with 42 RBI and his .454 OBP ranks first […]

Marcell Ozuna Notches Five Hits On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was 5-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and a walk during Friday's 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals. The 29-year-old has been on a tear as of late, slashing .385/.459/.754 with six homers and 21 RBI over his last 15 games. Ozuna is enjoying a fantastic first season in […]

Luke Voit Absent From Thursday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It is just a regular rest day for the 29-year-old slugger. In his absence, Mike Ford is starting at first base and batting seventh while the struggling Gary Sanchez will serve as the team's designated […]

Jake Lamb Designated For Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb was designated for assignment on Thursday evening. The oft-injured 29-year-old has dealt with long stretches of inconsistency during his time in the Major Leagues. He is currently slashing .116/.240/.140 across 43 at-bats in 2020 to go along with a 34-percent strikeout rate. A team may show interest in the […]

Drew Smyly Activated On Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Drew Smyly (finger) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Thursday evening. The 31-year-old left-hander has not appeared in a game since August 1 with a strained index finger. Smyly is returning to the team in a relief role, after posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 11/4 K/BB […]

Jon Berti Headed To Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday afternoon with a contusion on his index finger. The 30-year-old utilityman suffered the injury on Monday and has not fully recovered. Berti was slashing .250/.354/.354 with 18 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 96 at-bats in 2020. Matt Joyce figures […]

Jose Ramirez Absent Again On Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The 27-year-old returned to the lineup for Wednesday’s game, but his bruised thumb may still be giving him trouble. Either way, it is not a long-term concern for Ramirez, and he is likely available […]

Kris Bryant Back In Lineup Against Reds

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (elbow) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He will bat second against Reds' right-hander Sonny Gray. Bryant missed Wednesday's game with elbow soreness after being hit by a pitch, but it appears he is feeling better. The former MVP has had a […]

David Fletcher Likely Returning This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (ankle) may return to the team as early as Friday, according to manager Joe Maddon. The 26-year-old has been sidelined with an ankle sprain since September 3. He will be a welcomed addition back to the team, as he was slashing .313/.377/.438 with three homers and 13 RBI across […]

Justin Verlander Nearing Late-Season Return

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (forearm) may be back by the end of the month, according to manager Dusty Baker. The two-time Cy Young winner threw a 55-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday without suffering any setbacks. Verlander’s only appearance of 2020 came back on July 24, but he may be able to salvage some fantasy value […]