Ryan Yarbrough Plans To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is set to toss a bullpen session Friday as he makes his way back from a groin ailment. Yarbrough is the latest in a line of Rays pitchers to land on the IL, having compiled a 3.65 ERA over his first seven starts this year. Avoiding hard contact […]

Jose Urquidy In Plans To Start Saturday During Doubleheader

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy could make his 2020 season debut Saturday during a doubleheader against the Angels. The organization is bringing him up from the alternate site to throw a bullpen in the hopes that he can contribute after a bout with COVID-19 earlier in the summer. Urquidy, ranked as Houston’s No. 2 […]

Greg Holland In Line To Become Royals Full-Time Closer

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Greg Holland is likely to step into the closer’s role over the final month of the season in the wake of Trevor Rosenthal’s trade to San Diego and Ian Kennedy’s calf strain. Holland notched his second save of the year Monday, having accrued a 2.84 ERA over his first 19 […]

Mitch Keller, Jameson Taillon Set For Live BP Sessions Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitchers Mitch Keller and Jameson Taillon will each throw a live batting practice session Thursday as they work their way back from respective injuries. Keller has been sidelined since Aug. 2 due to side discomfort, with the club still planning to have him back in the mix over the final month. Taillon […]

Shohei Ohtani Bats Leadoff For First Time In Career Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been shifted to the leadoff spot for the first time in his career ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Padres and right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Ohtani has been primarily holding down the No. 2 spot in the order, but he’ll slot in ahead of Mike Trout and Anthony […]

Ozzie Albies Waits To Be Cleared For Live BP; Return Not Close

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) has still yet to gain clearance from the club’s medical staff to return for live batting practice, which likely means that he’ll remain sidelined for at least the next week. Albies last appeared Aug. 4 but has since been out due to a right wrist injury, with Johan Camargo […]

Alex Avila, Byron Buxton Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was scratched from the starting nine Wednesday against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez with Ryan Jeffers taking over behind the dish. Also out of the lineup is center fielder Byron Buxton, whom the team is just giving a day off after he returned from the IL on Tuesday. […]

Renato Nunez Departs Wednesday’s Contest Early

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez left Wednesday’s game against the Mets early after being seen limping after running down the first base line. Dilson Herrera took over at first in Nunez’s stead, with his 0-for-3 outing dropping his average over his last seven appearances to .208. Nunez homered twice Tuesday, with the power […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the mix again Wednesday against the D-backs and right-hander Zac Gallen as he battles a lat strain. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Bellinger was able to take swings Wednesday, an indication that he may be available to return Thursday when LA faces righty Luke Weaver, […]

Josh Donaldson Rejoins Lineup Wednesday, Bats Second

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Donaldson will return to the hot corner and his No. 2 spot in the order after missing nearly a month due to a strained right calf. Prior to the injury, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set To Return To Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will get back among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against the Nationals after a hamstring ailment forced him to exit early Sunday. Acuna did not need a stint on the injured list, although the team has remained cautious with pushing it’s franchise cornerstone. Over his last seven games, […]

Nate Lowe Makes 2020 Debut Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Nate Lowe will man first base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Yankees and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, thereby making his first appearance of 2020. Lowe showed some considerable pop last year, collecting 15 extra-base hits in 50 games while reeling off a 107 OPS+. Tampa Bay has a […]

Joe Musgrove, Bryan Reynolds Return To Roster Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates get two key contributors back Wednesday with right-hander Joe Musgrove (triceps) set to take the mound after being activated off of the injured list, while outfielder Bryan Reynolds also rejoins the team after a stint on the paternity list. Musgrove will start against the Cubs on Wednesday, marking his first outing since Aug. […]

Niko Goodrum Gets Day Off Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Milwaukee but is available if needed off of the bench. Willi Castro will shift over to short with Isaac Paredes manning the hot corner against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. Goodrum’s absence will mark just his third this season, having slashed .186/.264/.381 […]

Dexter Fowler Lands On IL, To Miss Multiple Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against Cincinnati due to concerns about possible exposure to COVID-19. Fowler is taking a medication that could potentially compromise his immune system, with his placement on the IL serving as a precautionary measure. Lane Thomas and Dylan Carlson figure […]

Ian Kennedy Likely To Miss Remainder Of 2020

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy has likely reached the end of the line in his Royals tenure after receiving word that he has a Grade 2 strain in his injured calf, which is expected to keep him off the mound for at least the next three weeks. Kennedy has made 15 appearances this […]

Brandon Lowe Sits Wednesday Amid Brief Slump

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe is not among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Lowe has gone 0-for-12 over his last three outings, so despite his reverse splits in 2020 (1.125 OPS vs. LHP), Mike Brosseau will man the keystone in his absence. Lowe’s breakout campaign […]

Kris Bryant Sits Wednesday, Cameron Maybin Enters Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will not be among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Pirates and right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. Bryant’s absence paves the way for David Bote to hold down the hot corner, but also for Cameron Maybin to make his first start with the club and for Steven […]

Jazz Chisholm Makes First Big League Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm enters the starting lineup for the first time in his career Wednesday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Chisholm, the club’s No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement, but will now get his big league at-bats. Still just 22 years old, Chisholm […]

Josh Bell Continues To Scuffle Amid Rising Whiff Rate

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is continuing to hit rockets when he puts the ball in play in 2020. With an average exit velocity of 91.8 MPH, he ranks above league average and his xSLG is nearly 100 points higher (.417) than what his actual SLG has delivered (.325). But by swinging and […]

Robinson Leyer Gets Tabbed For Wednesday’s Start

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Robinson Leyer has usurped left-hander Mike Kickham as the starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. Leyer, who has started just one game at any level dating back to 2016, is likely to be utilized as an opener, while it remains conceivable that Kickham will be the bulk pitcher. After […]

Mike Minor Eyes DH Start Next Week, Available In Relief Friday

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Mike Minor is set to make his first start with his new club next Tuesday against Houston during a doubleheader. But he is also available out of relief Friday against San Diego. Minor’s most recent outing last Friday was his best of the season, holding the Dodgers scoreless across six frames. […]

Marcus Semien Unlikely To Return To Lineup Friday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien isn’t expected to land on the injured list due to the oblique injury that he is working through, but he also isn’t expected back in the starting nine Friday against San Diego. Chad Pinder, who was recently activated off of the paternity list, and Vimael Machin will hold down shortstop […]

John Means Not Facing Significant Pitch Limit Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means has maxed out at 74 pitches this season, with manager Brandon Hyde removing that cap ahead of Wednesday’s start against the Mets. Means has combined to toss just 14 ⅔ frames through his first five outings, having allowed 14 runs (in addition to six homers). But Means, who possesses […]

JaCoby Jones Fractures Left Hand, Done For 2020

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to a left hand fracture that he sustained Tuesday. Outfield prospect Derek Hill has been recalled to take Jones’ place on the active roster and will likely see some run in center field alongside Victor Reyes without Jones in the mix. […]

David Peterson Joins Bullpen For Wednesday’s Contest

New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson appears to have lost his job in the starting rotation, at least for the time being, as he shifts to the bullpen ahead of Wednesday's contest against Baltimore. Peterson has delivered a 3.51 ERA in five big league starts, but with the Mets’ staff and relief corps in […]

Brian Goodwin Draws Start In CF Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Brian Goodwin will enter the starting nine for the first time with his new club Wednesday against St. Louis and right-hander Johan Oviedo. Goodwin, a Trade Deadline acquisition, will man center field, a gig that he could hold down at least in the short-term while Nick Senzel recovers. Batting sixth while playing […]

Courtland Sutton Sees Value Crescendo As Top-15 WR

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is a top-15 wide receiver entering the 2020 year, likely to serve as Drew Lock’s primary wideout target. Sutton had a massive breakout campaign last season, hauling in 72 receptions for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns, all during a year in which he had multiple signal callers looking his […]

Kerryon Johnson Opens 2020 As A Late-Round Upside Pick

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson enjoyed a productive eight-game stint as a rookie last year, but he very quickly finds himself usurped as the full-time back in 2020. Johnson will cede way to D'Andre Swift, while also having to worry about the presence of Bo Scarbrough, which figures to limit his weekly fantasy appeal. […]

James White Sees Value Dip Amid Quarterback Battle

New England Patriots running back James White had been a favored target of Tom Brady over the past six seasons, but with Cam Newton now the leader to be the team’s signal caller Week 1, White’s fantasy outlook remains much more up in the air. Sony Michel will be the likely lead rusher for the […]