Matt Strahm Lands On Injured List With Knee Inflammation

San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against San Francisco due to inflammation in his right knee. Strahm has proven to be a critical cog in the Padres’ bullpen this season, having compiled a 2.84 ERA and 0.84 WHIP across 19 innings. Luis Perdomo […]

Kevin Ginkel Gets Sent To Club’s Alternate Site

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Kevin Ginkel was earning saves as recently as a week ago, yet he was demoted to the club’s alternate site Friday when a roster spot was needed for left-hander Caleb Smith. Ginkel has compiled a 6.75 ERA in 19 appearances this season, striking out 18 batters in 16 innings despite a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Helped Off The Field Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was helped off of the field Friday against Washington after he fouled a pitch off of his left foot/ankle. He went 0-for-2 at the dish prior to his departure, but his 1.107 OPS this season would still rank among the game’s elite if he had enough at-bats to qualify. […]

Cole Hamels Throws Live Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels (triceps) could make his season debut as soon as Wednesday against the Orioles after he threw 43 pitches Friday during a live batting practice session. Hamels has thrown multiple times in the past week as a means of ramping his arm up, which bodes well for the veteran joining the […]

Luis Arraez Hits Injured List With Knee Tendinitis

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against Cleveland as he continues to battle tendinitis in his left knee. Arraez has been a solid bat in 2020, albeit one without much extra-base hit thump, having amassed just a .337 SLG in his first 30 games. […]

Reynaldo Lopez Tabbed To Make Start Saturday

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is set to rejoin the club’s starting rotation for Saturday’s contest against the Tigers. Lopez had been demoted to the team’s alternate training site after having compiled an 8.38 ERA over his first four starts this year. The decision to bring Lopez back against a below average Detroit […]

Nick Senzel Won’t Rejoin Outfield Mix This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel will remain out of the equation for at least the next three games after manager David Bell confirmed Friday that Senzel would not be cleared to return this weekend. Senzel has been snakebitten by a variety of maladies through the first two years of his big league career, having appeared […]

J.P. Crawford Lands On Bereavement List Friday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the bereavement list prior to Friday’s contest against the D-backs, with Dee Strange-Gordon taking his spot at shortstop. Crawford will have to miss at least the next three games -- with a maximum of seven -- before he can return to the lineup. He has delivered a […]

Nathan Eovaldi Rejoins Rotation For Start Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will rejoin the club’s starting rotation Saturday against Tampa Bay, which marks his first appearance since Aug. 20. Eovaldi has been on the IL due to a strained right calf, so his pitch count shouldn’t be overly impeded by the absence. He will be matched up against Rays […]

Giovanny Gallegos Lands On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Giovanny Gallegos has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest versus the Reds due to a strained right groin. Gallegos left Thursday’s game early due to the ailment, which thereby opens the closer’s job to the remainder of the St. Louis bullpen. Andrew Miller is the […]

A.J. Puk Will Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk is set to miss the remainder of the 2020 season, as he will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder. Puk had been ramping up at the club’s alternate site to return as a reliever this year, but that plan has been sidetracked by the injury. Ranked as the club’s […]

Shogo Akiyama Returns To Leadoff Spot Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama will reclaim the leadoff spot in the order for Friday’s contest versus the Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Akiyama has not provided much pop during his first 40 big league games, with just five extra-base hits in that span. His last start in the leadoff spot came back on Aug. […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Shifts Up To No. 3 Spot Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has moved up in the order to the No. 3 spot for Friday’s contest against the Royals and left-hander Kris Bubic. Through his first seven games, Hayes has reeled off a .333/.407/.667 slash line, facilitating a move up the lineup card as manager Derek Shelton looks for production wherever […]

Alejandro Kirk Earns First Big League Call-Up

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been summoned to the Major League roster for the final two-plus weeks of the season. Ranked as the Blue Jays’ No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Kirk is a 5-foot-8, 265-pound catcher that will likely backup Danny Jansen, but also see at-bats at the designated hitter slot. Still […]

David Fletcher Remains Absent From Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (ankle) will not return to the mix Friday versus the Rockies, with Luis Rengifo and Andrelton Simmons holding down the middle infield spots versus right-hander German Marquez. Angels manager Joe Maddon stated that Fletcher could return to the starting nine as soon as Friday after he last appeared Aug. 30. […]

Ken Giles Rejoins Bullpen Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles was activated off of the injured list prior to Friday’s contest versus the Mets. Giles had been on the IL since July 27 due to a right forearm strain, having allowed two runs in 1 ⅔ frames earlier this season. How the Toronto relief corps shakes out upon […]

Justin Upton Returns To Lineup Friday, Bats Fifth At Coors Field

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is back among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against Colorado, choosing an excellent time to return to the fold at the league’s preeminent hitter’s park. Upton last played Tuesday as he has worked his way back after being hit by a pitch on the left hand, and despite […]

Sam Huff Makes Major League Debut Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff is set to make his big league debut Friday against Oakland and right-hander Mike Fiers, as he gets the start behind the dish and bats eighth. Huff has never played a game above Class A Advanced, but he showed power upside in his Minor League stints with 28 home runs […]

J.D. Martinez Absent From Friday’s Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not among the club’s starting nine for Friday’s contest versus the Rays and left-hander Blake Snell, whom he has gone just 1-for-7 against in his career. Martinez has been in a season-long malaise that has intensified over his past 15 games with just one homer and a […]

Salvador Perez Activated, Returns To Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been activated off of the injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Pirates and left-hander Steven Brault. He will return to his duties behind the dish with Meibrys Viloria being sent down to the club’s alternate training site to make room on the roster. Prior to his […]

Jose Ramirez Returns, Francisco Lindor Bats Leadoff

The Cleveland Indians lineup has been shuffled ahead of Friday’s contest against Minnesota and right-hander Kenta Maeda with Jose Ramirez returning to the mix, while Francisco Lindor slots into the leadoff spot for the first time this season. Ramirez missed Thursday’s contest due to a left thumb contusion, but despite the swelling, he’s back and […]

Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Could Return Next Weekend

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was effusive prior to Friday’s contest against Baltimore that he would have outfielders Aaron Judge (calf) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) back soon, saying that their return was “very close.” Despite that, the timeline for a return still continues to be next weekend for the duo of sluggers, which gives them an […]

Mike Moustakas, Jesse Winker Not In Friday’s Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker will not start Friday against St. Louis and right-hander Adam Wainwright after both departed early Thursday with respective ailments. Moustakas had been hit on the foot by a pitch, while Winker is battling a back injury. Freddy Galvis slots in at the keystone Friday, […]

Javier Baez Receives Day Off Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is out of the starting nine for Friday’s contest against the Brewers, receiving a day off amidst a nine-game skid that has seen him hit just .182. Nico Hoerner will hold down the shortstop spot with David Bote entering the lineup. Baez’s 60 strikeouts this season lead the National League, […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for September 11th

With only two games on this Friday slate, I'm going to discuss each game and provide a player pool for the slate at the bottom.  With the nature of the small slates moving forward, almost anyone getting consistent minutes is in play, instead of being able to easily cross off or remove players from consideration. […]

Sean Doolittle Departs Thursday With Apparent Injury

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle recorded just one out in relief Thursday against Atlanta before departing with what appeared to be a side/oblique ailment. Doolittle had notched holds in each of his last two appearances, not having allowed an earned run in any of his last six outings. Snakebitten by injuries in 2020, Doolittle’s […]

Zac Gallen Retains Elite Status Despite Bumpy Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen finally proved human in his most recent outing Monday against the Giants, allowing four or more runs in a start for the first time in his career. Despite that, Gallen’s ERA still sits at 2.29 through his first eight starts in 2020, with many of his Statcast metrics ranking […]

Kenley Jansen Delivering Sensational Statcast Campaign

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenley Jansen has posted across the board an elite Statcast season in 2020, leading all qualified pitchers in average exit velocity (82 MPH), Hard Hit % (10.5), xBA (.152), and xSLG (.264). After a heart ailment sidetracked his 2019 campaign, Jansen has thundered back into the conversation as the best […]

Giovanny Gallegos Sustains Groin Injury Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Giovanny Gallegos departed Thursday during a doubleheader against Detroit due to what manager Mike Shildt confirmed was a groin injury. Gallegos likely will be sent for an MRI to determine the extent of the ailment, although any absence may allow lefty Andrew Miller to slot back into the closer’s role. […]

Tyler Glasnow Aims To Proliferate Strikeout Barrage Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow will square off with the Red Sox on Saturday, eyeing a sixth consecutive start with at least eight strikeouts. With a whopping 39.5% K rate to begin the year, Glasnow holds elite DFS appeal against a Boston offense that is attempting to find its groove with Mitch Moreland […]