Shohei Ohtani Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was not among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against Arizona and southpaw Caleb Smith. Manager Joe Maddon will instead utilize Albert Pujols at the designated hitter slot, as Ohtani has scuffled mightily against lefties this year to the tune of a .503 OPS in 47 plate […]

Jake Odorizzi Returns Off Injured List To Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus the White Sox, thereby paving the way for him to make his first start since Aug. 21. Odorizzi has been on the shelf due to a chest contusion sustained after he was struck by a line drive. […]

Tyler Chatwood Likely Done For The Year

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood appeared on track to be a breakout star in 2020 following his first two starts of the year. Alas, he has made just five starts this season to the tune of a 5.30 ERA and is likely done for the remainder of the campaign after a downturn in health […]

Teoscar Hernandez Could Return Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (ribs) could rejoin the starting lineup as soon as Thursday, per manager Charlie Montoyo, with the club’s home run leader set to face righty Matt Shoemaker in live batting practice on Wednesday. Hernandez ran the bases Tuesday, and so long as he comes out of each step feeling well, he […]

Andrew Triggs Hits The Injured List

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Andrew Triggs was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday’s contest versus Miami, paving the way for Tanner Houck to join the active roster and make his first big league start. Triggs is dealing with radial nerve irritation in his pitching arm, likely ending his 2020 campaign. In […]

Kolten Wong Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong was scratched from the club’s starting nine Tuesday against Milwaukee left-hander Brett Anderson, allowing Matt Carpenter to enter the lineup. Tommy Edman will shift over to the keystone and move up to the leadoff spot, thereby increasing his DFS appeal. Wong’s production has dipped thus far in 2020, […]

Justin Verlander Will Face Live Batters Wednesday

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander is slated to face hitters Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, the latest step in his rehab. Verlander has been ramping up for a return in 2020 after sustaining a forearm strain during his Opening Day start. Time is running thin on the Astros’ ace returning to the mound during […]

Eugenio Suarez Lands On Paternity List Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez was placed on the paternity list prior to Tuesday’s contest against Pittsburgh, allowing Freddy Galvis to enter the starting nine against right-hander Joe Musgrove. Suarez has been scorching hot over the past two weeks, compiling a .720 SLG with six homers and 15 RBI over his past 15 games. […]

Chad Pinder Will Miss Remainder Of Regular Season

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Chad Pinder is currently on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, with the news coming down Tuesday that he is done for the remainder of the regular season. Pinder was set to see full-time duties at the hot corner with Matt Chapman (hip) also out for the […]

Justin Turner Returns To Lineup Tuesday, Serves As DH

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) was activated off of the injured list prior to Tuesday’s contest against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies, entering the lineup as the designated hitter. Manager Dave Roberts made it clear that Turner would DH for the first three or four games that he appeared in before […]

Max Muncy Receives Day Off Tuesday Amid Slump

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was out of the starting lineup Tuesday against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies due to his recent rough patch at the dish. With nine strikeouts in his last 17 at-bats, Muncy will get the day off, allowing Edwin Rios to stay in the lineup at the hot corner, […]

Jose Altuve Activated From Injured List

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is back among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest versus the Rangers and right-hander Kyle Cody. Altuve has been sidelined since Sept. 3 due to a sprained right knee, with his return -- and the relative health of Houston’s infield group -- limiting the fantasy intrigue for Abraham Toro […]

Stephen Piscotty Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty was not among the club’s starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against Colorado after he left play Monday due to a sprained right knee. Robbie Grossman remains in the lineup in his place, batting third while playing at Coors Field, making him a highly-appealing DFS commodity. With Matt Chapman (hip) set […]

Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor Face Competition For Playing Time

The Texas Rangers announced their intentions Tuesday to play younger players and focus on their future heading into 2021. With that in mind, president of baseball operations and general manager Jon Daniels mentioned that shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Rougned Odor -- both under contract through the 2022 season -- would face competition for […]

Giants-Mariners Contests Postponed Tuesday, Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners have had their contests planned for Tuesday and Wednesday at T-Mobile Park postponed due to poor air quality in the Pacific Northwest stemming from the string of wildfires that have caused significant smoke in the area. The clubs were scheduled for a two-game set, which will now be […]

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano Rejoin Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario and first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano were both back among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against Chicago and rookie right-hander Dane Dunning. Rosario (elbow) and Sano (neck) were both out of the mix Monday due to their respective ailments, with the club’s lineup looking like its usual self Tuesday, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After one of the quirkier schedules that we’ve seen all season during 2020 on Monday, we return Tuesday with a slate chock full of options.  Yu Darvish headlines a pitching slate that is more upside than safe floor. With a Coors Field contest on the slate, fantasy managers will, as always when the hitter's haven […]

Edwin Diaz Posts Elite Metrics As Numbers Trend Upward

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz was much-maligned entering the 2020 season, but after striking out 39 batters in his first 19 innings, he has officially re-entered top-tier closer status. His 49.4% whiff rate is tops in the majors while also ranking among the game’s elite in xBA (.148), xSLG (.240), xwOBA (.236), […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Pound The Ball

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has mashed the ball during the 2020 year, with his 48.9% hard-hit rate and 92-mph average exit velocity ranking near the top of the league. Despite his metrics trending in the right direction, he has compiled a .733 OPS through his first 46 games. While he […]

Jake Lamb Set For Oakland Debut Monday

Oakland Athletics third baseman/designated hitter Jake Lamb will make his club debut during the second game of Monday’s doubleheader against Seattle, holding down the DH slot. With Matt Chapman (hip) out for the remainder of the season, and Chad Pinder (hamstring) sidelined, the A’s will likely need help elsewhere at the hot corner. After being […]

Zack Wheeler Works Bullpen Session Monday

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler worked a 41-pitch bullpen Monday, the first step in his return to the mound after sustaining a fingernail injury last week. The club is optimistic that Wheeler will be able to return to the mound for one of the upcoming contests against the Mets from Tuesday-Thursday. While his strikeout […]

J.T. Realmuto Will Avoid Injured List With Hip Strain

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is officially listed as day-to-day after an MRI on Monday revealed a mild hip strain. The club does not plan on putting Realmuto on the IL due to the injury, but he is likely to miss a few more contests, ceding way to Andrew Knapp and Rafael Marchan behind the […]

Rhys Hoskins Heads To Injured List With UCL Injury

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will land on the 10-day injured list due to a UCL injury in his left elbow. Hoskins’ power had come on as of late, having delivered an .887 OPS and 135 OPS+ through his first 41 games. Philadelphia hasn’t ruled out Hoskins returning at some point in 2020, but […]

Travis Blankenhorn Receives First Big League Call-Up

Minnesota Twins second baseman/outfielder Travis Blankenhorn has been summoned to the active roster ahead of Monday’s contest against the White Sox and will make his Major League debut when he first gets into action. Blankenhorn has never played above Double-A, having compiled a .787 OPS across two Minor League levels last year. Ranked as the […]

Willie Calhoun Set To Return Off Injured List Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is expected to be activated off of the injured list prior to Tuesday’s contest versus Houston. Calhoun has been on the IL since Aug. 20 due to a strained left hamstring that was initially expected to keep him out for the remainder of the year, but he will instead get […]

Marwin Gonzalez Scratched From Monday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins utilityman Marwin Gonzalez has been scratched from Monday’s starting nine against the White Sox due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Gonzalez was set to hold down the keystone Monday, but he now joins Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario on the bench with ailments. In 43 games this year, Gonzalez has scuffled mightily to the […]

Stephen Piscotty Exits Early In Game 1 On Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty left the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Mariners due to an undisclosed injury. Robbie Grossman entered the lineup in place of Piscotty, who went 0-for-3 prior to his departure. His outing dipped his average on the season to .248, as he has been hampered by a wrist injury […]

Clint Frazier To Remain In Everyday Mix Moving Forward

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Clint Frazier will remain a cog in the team’s everyday lineup, even upon the activation of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton during the upcoming week, manager Aaron Boone confirmed Monday. With Stanton likely to take over designated hitter duties and Judge to hold down right field, Frazier is likely to […]

Austin Dean Lands On 10-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a strained right elbow, which stems from a throw that he made during Sunday’s contest. Dean has appeared in just three games with the Cardinals, drawing three walks in seven plate appearances. His absence will pave the way for […]

Justin Turner Could Return Off Injured List Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner could be back in the club’s starting lineup as soon as Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts revealed prior to Monday’s contest against the Padres. Turner last played Aug. 28 as he deals with a strained left hamstring, remaining an excellent source of on-base percentage (.384) through his first 32 […]