Atlanta Inks Pablo Sandoval To Minors Deal

First baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval signed a Minor League deal with the Braves on Monday, which will see him report to the club’s alternate training site with the hopes of contributing over the final two weeks of the regular season. Sandoval was released by the Giants on Thursday after slashing .220/.278/.268 through 33 contests. Atlanta […]

Isan Diaz Departs Monday’s Contest Early

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz left Monday’s doubleheader against Philadelphia early due to left groin tightness. Brian Anderson entered the lineup in his place, with Jazz Chisholm sliding over to the keystone during Game 1. After going 0-for-1 prior to his exit, Diaz dropped his batting average on the season to .182, still without […]

Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario Absent From Monday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano is not among the club’s starting nine for Monday’s contest against the White Sox as he battles neck stiffness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Sano could be available off the bench if needed, but LaMonte Wade Jr. will hold down first base and bat fifth Monday versus righty […]

Anthony Rizzo Receives Night Off Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not among the club’s starting nine Saturday against Milwaukee and left-hander Brent Suter. Rizzo has slumped mightily over his last eight games, having gone just 3-for-30 with a .376 OPS in that span. Kris Bryant will instead man first base Saturday, as Rizzo avoids a lefty starter after […]

Cameron Maybin Scratched From Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cameron Maybin has been removed from the club’s starting nine Saturday against Milwaukee and left-hander Brent Suter due to an illness. Kyle Schwarber will shift to left field, while Ildemaro Vargas will enter the lineup in place of Maybin. Since joining Chicago at the Trade Deadline, Maybin has had little fantasy impact, […]

Milwaukee Scratches Brett Anderson Saturday, Tabs Brent Suter

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Brett Anderson was scratched from his start Saturday against the Cubs due to right hip tightness. The team will instead send southpaw Brent Suter to the mound for his second start of the season. The deepest that Suter has gone into a game this year came during his first start (Aug. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Set To Miss Remainder Of Weekend Series

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is likely unavailable for the next two games against Boston due to body soreness. Kiermaier noted that his left knee was sore stemming from a diving catch that he made Friday, and manager Kevin Cash said that Kiermaier would likely only be used this weekend if needed. Having delivered […]

Dustin May Return Unknown, Day-To-Day With Foot Contusion

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Dustin May left his start Thursday against Arizona with what has been deemed a left foot contusion, with his official designation to return being day-to-day. The team has not yet made a decision on whether or not May will need an IL stint, but with Walker Buehler (blister) already out […]

Sergio Romo Earns One-Game Suspension

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Sergio Romo has had a one-game suspension levied against him stemming from an incident with Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor from Friday’s contest. The league has handed down the suspension due to its tightening of not wanting bench-clearing incidents, which it believes that Romo caused. In 18 appearances this season, Romo has […]

Ryan McBroom Gets Optioned To Club’s Alternate Site

Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Ryan McBroom was optioned to the club’s alternate training site prior to Saturday’s contest against the Pirates. The team called up No. 28 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Kelvin Gutierrez, to take McBroom’s spot on the roster, with the youngster set to backup Maikel Franco at the hot corner. McBroom […]

Matt Chapman Set To Miss Remainder Of Season

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2020 season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Chapman had been seeking a second opinion on the injury, but it evidently came back with the recommendation that he undergo surgery to correct the issue. In his absence, manager Bob Melvin […]

Sean Newcomb Rejoins Roster, Robbie Erlin DFA’d

The Atlanta Braves are bringing back left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb from the club’s alternate training site, designating southpaw Robbie Erlin to make room on the active roster. Newcomb last appeared for Atlanta on Aug. 10, and has been walloped in four starts this season with 17 runs allowed in 13 ⅔ frames. But after Erlin […]

Zack Greinke Faces Former Club Sunday On Heels Of Loss

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke has remained an elite fantasy commodity during his age-36 season despite watching his fastball velocity dip to an average of 88 MPH. With a 3.27 ERA, 2.54 FIP, and 1.01 WHIP through his first nine starts, Greinke presents a solid floor in the DFS market Sunday despite the fact […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Will Remain In Rotation Upon Return

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim could return to the active roster as early as Monday versus Milwaukee after a stint on the injured list due to a kidney ailment that left him hospitalized. Manager Mike Shildt made it clear that Kim would come back as a member of the starting rotation, even […]

Ryan Mountcastle Continues Climb Up Batting Order Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle has steadily moved up the club’s lineup card since debuting Aug. 21. On Saturday, he will bat third for the first time in his career, entering play with a .354/.419/.585 slash line through his first 19 big league games. Even as the Orioles hang around in the American League playoff […]

Toronto Expects Bo Bichette To Return Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is expected to be activated off of the injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Mets. Bichette has been on the IL since Aug. 16 due to a sprained right knee, with his return zapping essentially all of Joe Panik’s fantasy intrigue. Having demolished the ball at a […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 12, 2020

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Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 12th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/12/20  Framber Valdez vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Valdez has developed into a workhorse […]

Matt Chapman Will Receive Second Opinion On Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was once again absent from the club’s lineup Friday due to the hip ailment that has kept him from playing since last Sunday. While Oakland has insisted that Chapman won’t require a stint on the injured list, he will receive a second opinion on his hip. With a whopping […]

Giants-Padres Postponed Saturday Due To COVID-19

After having their Friday contest postponed due to a positive test within the San Francisco Giants organization, the game Saturday between the Giants and San Diego Padres has now been postponed as well. The move is seen as precautionary in order to do additional contact tracing, while the extent of positive tests is unknown as […]

Shed Long Jr. Hits Injured List With Shin Fracture

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against Arizona due to a stress fracture in his right shin. The ailment likely ends Long’s 2020 season, in which he scuffled at the dish to the tune of a .171 batting average through 34 games. Long […]

Giants-Padres Postponed Friday

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will not play their scheduled contest Friday due to a postponement. The reason for the cancellation was due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Giants organization. The timing of the decision leaves fantasy managers in a tough spot as it pertains to DFS and season-long lineups. […]

Stephen Piscotty Nears Return To Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) has not started a game since Monday due to wrist soreness, but he is feeling much improved and is expected back in the lineup Saturday versus Texas. Having driven in 28 runs in his first 34 games, Piscotty has some deep league fantasy appeal upon his return to the starting […]

Seattle Outrights Mallex Smith Off 40-Man Roster

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith was outrighted to Triple-A on Friday, officially removing him from the club’s 40-man roster. It has been a precipitous fall for Smith, who started in right field for Seattle on Opening Day, but slashed just .133/.170/.178 in 14 games, which earned him a demotion to the club’s alternate training site. […]

New York Plans To Have Steven Matz Back In Mix Soon

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz is expected back “soon,” per manager Luis Rojas, who revealed Friday that the southpaw should be activated off of the injured list in the coming days. Matz threw a bullpen session Friday, a likely indicator that a return is near after his stint on the IL due to […]

Tommy Pham Continues To Progress Toward Return

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (hand) ramped up to hitting against a machine Friday, just a day after hitting on the field against coaches. Pham has been on the injured list since Aug. 17 due to a broken left hand, but he has been tenacious on the comeback trail, attempting to return prior to the […]

David Fletcher Anticipates Return Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher said Friday that his left ankle is much improved and that he anticipates returning to the starting lineup Saturday. Fletcher last played Aug. 30, which was when he sprained his ankle, paving the way for Luis Rengifo to see considerable time at second base. With Andrelton Simmons back in […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Day-To-Day After Leaving Early Friday

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. fouled a pitch off of his foot Friday against the Nationals, forcing him to exit early. After having been helped off of the field without being able to put pressure on his foot, X-rays revealed that there was no fracture and that Acuna will be […]

Tyler Thornburg Lands On Injured List With Elbow Sprain

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Tyler Thornburg was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Cardinals due to a sprained right elbow. Thornburg had begun to carve out a niche for himself among the Reds’ relief corps with 10 strikeouts in seven innings, even as returning righties leapfrogged him in leverage […]

Josh Taylor Becomes Latest Player To Hit Injured List

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Josh Taylor was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Rays due to tendinitis in his pitching shoulder. The ailment is the latest malady for a Red Sox pitching unit that has been severely sidetracked by injuries in 2020. Taylor produced a 9.82 ERA across […]