Gustav Nyquist Sidelined 5-6 Months

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) will miss five to six months following his successful shoulder surgery on Nov. 4. The Swedish forward tallied 15 goals and 42 points across 70 games last season. In his absence, the team desperately needs another top-six winger. If a youngster like Emil Bemstrom or Liam Foudy […]

Kasperi Kapanen Set To Start Season On Top Line

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen will probably start the 2020-21 season on a line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel, according to head coach Mike Sullivan. During an interview on the team's podcast, Sullivan praised Kapanen's speed and complimentary style of play. Earning a role on the top line would do wonders for the […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Awarded One-Year Deal

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract after an arbitration hearing on Wednesday. The 25-year-old forward scored a career-high 48 points during the 2019-20 season. Bertuzzi figures to play alongside Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha on the team's first line again this season, while also being featured on the […]

Alex Galchenyuk Signs One-Year Deal With Senators

Free-agent center Alex Galchenyuk signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday afternoon. The Senators will be Galchenyuk's fifth different team over the past four years. The 26-year-old has produced at a modest pace over the past few seasons and is coming off of a 2019-20 campaign that saw him tally only 24 […]

Mookie Betts Leads Dodgers To Game 1 Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk, two runs scored, and two stolen bases during an 8-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series. The 28-year-old became the first player in MLB history to hit a homer, steal two bases, and score […]

Ian Anderson Stellar In First Postseason Start

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson surrendered two hits and two walks across six scoreless innings during Thursday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out nine batters in the contest, tying the Braves' franchise record for most strikeouts in a postseason debut. The 22-year-old was one of the top pitching prospects in baseball for […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Tallies Three Hits In Game 2 Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base during Thursday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The 22-year-old picked up an extra-base hit in both games of the series. Acuna is one of the brightest stars in baseball, and his talent level was on full display in the […]

Kyle Zimmer Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals starter Kyle Zimmer (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. The 29-year-old is dealing with neuritis in his right elbow, effectively ending his season. Zimmer posted a 1.57 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 26/10 K/BB through 23 innings in 2020. The former top prospect was a reliable relief option […]

Carter Kieboom Heads To 10-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday evening, retroactive to Sept. 22. The young infielder took a pitch off of his wrist on Monday, and the contusion will hold him out for the remainder of the season. Kieboom slashed .202/.344/.212 with no homers and nine RBI across […]

Cole Tucker Shut Down For Remainder Of 2020

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker (concussion) has been shut down for the remainder of the regular season. The 24-year-old was placed on the seven-day concussion list back on Sept. 17, but it seems he is not progressing as hoped. Tucker endured a disappointing 2020 season, slashing .220/.252/.275 with one homer and eight RBI through 109 […]

Kenta Maeda To Start Game 1 Of Postseason

Minnesota Twins starter Kenta Maeda will take the mound for the team's first postseason game this fall, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Jose Berrios will start Game 2, and Michael Pineda will start Game 3. It is unclear who the Twins will face in the playoffs, but Maeda is more than deserving of the honor. […]

Austin Gomber Likely Starting Sunday's Season Finale

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber will likely start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Mike Shildt. The 26-year-old tossed six scoreless innings in his most recent start against the Kansas City Royals. Gomber owns a stellar 1.80 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 25 innings this season. He will be a viable […]

Scott Oberg Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery Wednesday

Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg underwent successful thoracic outlet surgery on Wednesday afternoon. Oberg has been dealing with blood clots over the past two seasons, and the procedure is supposed to stop their formation. The 30-year-old did not make a single appearance in 2020, but he posted a 6-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and five saves […]

Max Fried Leaves Wednesday's Start With Ankle Injury

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins after the first inning. He tweaked his ankle while fielding a ground ball, and the team is considering him day-to-day. It would not be surprising if Fried does not make another regular-season start, as the Braves look to get everyone […]

Travis Shaw Dealing With Back Spasms

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Travis Shaw was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to back spasms. In his absence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. filled in at first base while Randal Grichuk served as the designated hitter. Shaw is being treated as day-to-day, but he is not a sizable loss for fantasy managers either way. […]

Oneil Cruz's Career In Jeopardy Following Car Crash

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Oneil Cruz may be facing a lengthy jail sentence following a tragic car crash in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. The 21-year-old was reportedly driving a vehicle that struck and killed three civilians on a motorcycle. Initial reports suggested he was sober at the time of the incident, but it now […]

Josh Rojas Heads To Injured List With Back Inflammation

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Josh Rojas was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with back inflammation. The 26-year-old slashed .180/.257/.180 across 61 at-bats in 2020. He never looked comfortable at the plate this season and will now have the entire offseason to better himself. A full-time role in 2021 is not guaranteed at this […]

Chadwick Tromp Placed On Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Chadwick Tromp (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. The 25-year-old missed Monday's game for undisclosed reasons, but it appears he suffered a strained right shoulder on Sunday. In his absence, Joey Bart will continue to see the majority of playing time behind the plate. Bart only […]

Sean Rodriguez Goes Unclaimed On Waivers

Miami Marlins infielder Sean Rodriguez has passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment on Sunday. The 35-year-old posted a .154 average across 13 at-bats in 2020 with six strikeouts. There was simply no use for him on the Marlins, and his MLB career may be coming to an end. Rodriguez has no fantasy […]

Justin Turner Dealing With Hamstring Discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is reportedly dealing with hamstring discomfort, according to manager Dave Roberts. Turner was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. It is a problematic ailment, as it was the same hamstring that caused Turner to miss a handful of games in early September. It would not be surprising to […]

Matt Strahm Activated Off Of Injured List

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. The 28-year-old has not appeared in a game since Sept. 10 due to knee inflammation. Strahm owns a stingy 2.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 14/3 K/BB through 19 innings out of the bullpen in 2020. He is […]

Daniel Mengden Passes Through Waivers Unclaimed

Oakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden was optioned to the team's alternate training site over the weekend and passed through waivers on Tuesday afternoon. The 27-year-old posted a combined 12-8 record with a 4.31 ERA across the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but a positive COVID-19 test derailed his 2020 season. The team had no room for […]

Ketel Marte Activated Off Of Injured List Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (wrist) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday evening. Marte has not appeared in a game since Sept. 8 due to wrist inflammation. He owns a .290/.324/.407 slash line across 162 at-bats in 2020, but his lack of counting stats is glaring. The 26-year-old has posted […]

Mike Yastrzemski Still Out Of Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old has not appeared in a game since suffering the injury on Sept. 17. It is an unfortunate ailment, as Yastrzemski was enjoying a stellar campaign. He owns a .285/.390/.553 slash line to go […]

Luis Arraez Rolls Ankle At Alternate Training Site

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (knee) rolled his ankle during a rundown on Monday at the team's alternate training site. The Twins are calling the ailment a mild ankle sprain. The 23-year-old was nearing a return to the lineup after dealing with tendinitis in his knee for most of September. Arraez was batting .283 […]

Alex Dickerson Sidelined On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch in the final innings of Monday's game, but the x-rays came back negative. Dickerson should be able to rejoin the team as early as Wednesday and will look to […]

Mike Clevinger Scheduled To Start Wednesday

San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger (biceps) is expected to start Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Clevinger missed Saturday's start against the Seattle Mariners with bicep tightness. Thankfully, the 29-year-old threw a successful bullpen session on Monday, so he should have no limitations on Wednesday. Clevinger owns a 3-2 record to go along […]

Andrelton Simmons Opting Out Of 2020 Season

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season due to concerns about COVID-19. The Angels are all but eliminated from the postseason and only have five games left on their schedule, so this is not a massive ordeal. Simmons is a pending free agent who slashed .297/.346/.356 […]

Paul DeJong Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He has scuffled at the plate lately, going 2-for-23 with nine strikeouts over his last seven games. In his absence, Tommy Edman will fill in at shortstop and bat second versus Brady Singer. The 25-year-old […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is starting in center field and batting leadoff against Ljay Newsome and the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Springer did not play on Monday due to rest reasons. The 31-year-old is enjoying a productive campaign, slashing .253/.345/.529 with 13 homers, 28 RBI, and 35 runs scored. He is a worthwhile […]