Aristides Aquino Earns Start Wednesday Over Nick Senzel

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus Milwaukee and right-hander Adrian Houser. Aquino, who has started lately primarily versus left-handed pitching, leapfrogs Nick Senzel for the starting spot Wednesday, with Brian Goodwin also hitting the bench. After an epic home run output in 2019, Aquino still offers […]

J.T. Realmuto Draws Start At First Base Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has been shifted to first base for Wednesday’s contest versus Washington and right-hander Erick Fedde, as he continues to work his way back from a hip ailment that could have derailed his season. After coming up lame during Tuesday’s doubleheader while running out a hit attempt, the move to keep […]

Julio Teheran Shifts Back To Bullpen To End 2020

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Julio Teheran will shift back into a relief role over the final few days of the 2020 season, zapping most of the fantasy intrigue that came along with him being a starter. Having been inked to a one-year deal with the Angels, not much went right for Teheran, amassing a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/22/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It may officially be playoff push time around MLB, but that hasn’t stopped clubs from starting a wide array of talent Tuesday. Back in July, if you could have predicted a slate where the trio of Zach Davies, Framber Valdez, and Brady Singer were the top three starting pitchers in terms of salary, you’re likely […]

Blake Snell Remains Capped During Regular Season

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell has delivered a strong 2020 campaign, but he has yet to pitch into the seventh inning. He appeared on track to do so in his most recent outing Thursday, but was lifted after 73 pitches. As Tampa Bay plays it safe ahead of the postseason, DFS managers are […]

Joey Bart Joins Starting Nine Monday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will enter the starting lineup for Monday’s contest against Colorado after Chadwick Tromp was scratched for an undisclosed reason. Bart, the club’s top prospect, has scuffled mightily in his first big league exposure, having struck out in 34.9% of his plate appearances. With just a .606 OPS across his […]

Tarik Skubal A Boom-Or-Bust Fantasy Choice Tuesday

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to start Tuesday against the Twins, the third time in seven Major League starts that he’ll get a taste of the division rival. The first two times in which he has faced Minnesota, he allowed a combined three runs across 11 frames with eight strikeouts to his […]

Nick Pivetta Set To Make Red Sox Debut Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the start Tuesday against Baltimore, making his team debut after being acquired back in August from Philadelphia. Pivetta had been shifted to the bullpen with the Phillies, having yielded 10 runs in 5 ⅔ frames this season. He has been vocal in the […]

Max Scherzer Sees Production Dip During Shortened Season

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer has been one of the preeminent arms of his generation, but his shortened 2020 campaign hasn’t been up to the elite expectations that many set for the likely future Hall of Famer. The .419 xSLG and .311 xwOBA that he has compiled over his first 11 starts this season […]

Roman Quinn Tossed From Monday’s Contest

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn was ejected from Monday’s game versus Washington after he was called out on strikes in the third. Manager Joe Girardi was ejected right after him by home plate umpire Junior Valentine. Mickey Moniak entered the game to take over for Quinn, whose average dropped to .218 on the year following […]

Jose Alvarado Progressing In Comeback Attempt

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado (shoulder) isn’t expected to be available to the club until the postseason, but he threw a 26-pitch bullpen, with his next step being an outing in a simulated game Thursday. Alvarado hasn’t appeared for the Rays since Aug. 14 due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder, but he […]

Ji-Man Choi, Yandy Diaz Take Batting Practice Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) and third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) both participated in batting practice Monday as they work their way back to the active roster. Assuming that both feel strong Tuesday, they could progress to a live batting practice soon. Without either in the mix, Nate Lowe has been one […]

Cole Hamels To Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) is done for the remainder of the 2020 season due to the shoulder ailment that he self-reported Monday. The club placed Hamels on the injured list earlier in the day, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos went so far as to request the removal of […]

Anthony Rendon Ejected Monday For Arguing Strike Call

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was ejected from Monday’s contest versus Texas for arguing balls and strikes. Rendon was rung up for strike three in the seventh, before a discussion with home-plate umpire Kyle McCrady resulted in Rendon being sent packing. Prior to his departure, Rendon struck out three times in a contest […]

Ildemaro Vargas Lands On Injured List Monday

Chicago Cubs infielder Ildemaro Vargas (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest versus Pittsburgh due to a strained right hamstring. The club decided not to make a corresponding move for his roster spot immediately, meaning that David Bote and Nico Hoerner will likely handle any backup infield duties. Vargas has […]

Yuli Gurriel Dealing With Bothersome Hand Ailment

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel indicated Monday that he is still bothered by a hand injury, with the wrap that he is utilizing to protect himself causing further discomfort. Gurriel has homered just once since Aug. 15, with a .176/.185/.255 slash line over his past 15 games. Despite his everyday presence in the Houston […]

Cole Hamels Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Ailment

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest against Miami. Hamels’ injury is the latest in a long line of starting pitcher setbacks that Atlanta has experienced in 2020, as Hamels has made just one start this season in his own right. The timing of […]

Jake Marisnick Lands On Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Jake Marisnick (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest against the Rays due to tightness in his right hamstring. The timing of the injury ends Marisnick’s season at just 16 games played with 34 plate appearances. Despite his extremely limited playing time, Marisnick was able to […]

Kyle Higashioka Set To Continue Catching Gerrit Cole

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka appears to be the personal catcher for right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole for the foreseeable future. Higashioka will be behind the plate Tuesday when Cole faces Toronto, whom Higashioka throttled for three home runs last Wednesday. Even with the playoffs on the horizon, it appears that Gary Sanchez will either […]

Nolan Arenado Hits Injured List

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to inflammation in his left shoulder. Outfielder Sam Hilliard was recalled from the club’s alternate training site to take his spot on the active roster, while Ryan McMahon will start at the hot corner Monday versus right-hander Johnny Cueto. […]

Jared Oliva Receives First Big League Call-Up Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates summoned outfielder Jared Oliva from the club’s alternate training site prior to Monday’s contest versus the Cubs. Oliva, ranked as the team’s No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, tagged the ball to the tune of an .886 OPS in 26 Arizona Fall League games last year, all while adding 11 stolen bases. […]

San Francisco Moves On From Justin Smoak

First baseman/designated hitter Justin Smoak’s tenure with the San Francisco Giants lasted just three games, as he was designated for assignment Monday after going 0-for-6. Smoak had begun the season with Milwaukee before the Giants scooped him up, but with no path to extended playing time over the final week of the year, the club […]

George Springer Sits Monday After Two-Homer Performance

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer clobbered a pair of home runs during Sunday’s win over Arizona, but he finds himself out of the starting nine Monday versus the Mariners and left-hander Marco Gonzales. Instead, Myles Straw will draw the start in center and bat leadoff, giving him DFS punt play appeal at his supremely low […]

Giovanny Gallegos, Dexter Fowler Return To Roster Monday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (groin) and outfielder Dexter Fowler were both activated off of the injured list prior to Monday’s contest against Kansas City. Gallegos’ return clouds the Cardinals bullpen scene, as he was serving as the club’s closer prior to being placed on the IL. With a 0.79 WHIP and 11.1 K/9, […]

Domingo German Out Of Equation Until 2021 Season

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Domingo German was eligible to return off of the restricted list come the start of the 2020 postseason, but manager Aaron Boone confirmed Monday that the club will not have time to ramp him up, with an eye toward his return coming in ‘21. In addition to being suspended for […]

Matt Shoemaker Activated, Julian Merryweather Hits Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays swapped in one right-handed pitcher for another Monday when Matt Shoemaker (shoulder) was activated off of the injured list, with Julian Merryweather (elbow) hitting the IL due to tendinitis in his pitching elbow. Shoemaker will start Monday against the Yankees, marking his first appearance since Aug. 21. The nature of New […]

Jeff Samardzija A Candidate To Start In Doubleheader Friday

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) is up for consideration to return Friday against San Diego when the clubs play a doubleheader. Samardzija has not appeared for the Giants since Aug. 7 due to a right shoulder impingement, having allowed 16 runs (15 earned) in 13 ⅔ frames over his first three starts […]

Ken Giles Set To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) is slated to miss the remainder of the 2020 season and likely most of 2021 due to impending Tommy John surgery. Giles had attempted to battle his way back from a forearm strain earlier this season, but with a flexor strain shutting him down for good after four […]

Jose Quintana Returns To Mix Tuesday; Faces Pitch Count

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana (lat) will return to the club Tuesday and start against Pittsburgh, albeit on a pitch count. Quintana last appeared Aug. 30 before being shut down again, having made just two appearances out of relief this season. Previously bothered by a thumb injury, in addition to the recent lat inflammation, […]

Michael Conforto Absent From Starting Lineup Monday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is not among the starting nine for Monday’s contest against Tampa Bay and left-hander Josh Fleming. Guillermo Heredia will instead draw the start, with Brandon Nimmo shifting over to right field. While it’s been a breakout 2020 for Conforto with 21 extra-base hits and a .944 OPS in 53 […]