A’s-Mariners Have Series Postponed Through Wednesday

The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will not play the first two games of their projected series, which was set to begin Tuesday, due to additional contact tracing for Oakland after a positive COVID-19 test. With the two clubs set to meet later in September at the Oakland Coliseum, it’s possible that many of those […]

Toronto Acquires Jonathan Villar From Miami

The Toronto Blue Jays have brought aboard versatile infielder Jonathan Villar in a Trade Deadline deal with the Miami Marlins. After going 0-for-2 during Sunday’s contest against the Mets, Villar is slashing .259/.315/.345 with a Major League-high nine stolen bases through his first 30 games this season. While primarily a second base and shortstop, Villar […]

Miami Acquires Starling Marte From Arizona

The Miami Marlins have procured the services of outfielder Starling Marte, who will be dealt by the Arizona Diamondbacks after just 33 games with the club. Marte has slashed .311/.384/.443 to begin the season, producing a 123 OPS+, on pace for his highest mark since 2014. It’s likely that Marte holds down everyday duties in […]

Detroit Claims Dereck Rodriguez Off Waivers Monday

The Detroit Tigers have claimed right-handed pitcher Dereck Rodriguez off of the waiver wire Monday, rejoining him with the organization in which his father, Ivan, played for five seasons. Rodriguez had been designated for assignment by the Giants on Wednesday, having allowed 10 hits and six runs in four innings of relief this season. His […]

David Fletcher Unavailable Monday, May Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher is not available for Monday’s contest against the Mariners and left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales. Fletcher is still dealing with an ankle sprain that he sustained Sunday, which forced him to exit early. Manager Joe Maddon stated that the team hoped to have Fletcher’s bat back in the mix Wednesday […]

Seattle Plans To Give Ty France Everyday At-Bats

When the Seattle Mariners made their deal with the Padres on Sunday night, the most intriguing asset that could make an immediate impact was infielder/designated hitter Ty France. After obliterating the ball at Triple-A last season with a staggering .399/.477/.770 slash line, France all but forced his way on to a Major League roster despite […]

Ian Kennedy Lands On IL With Calf Strain

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Ian Kennedy was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest against Cleveland due to a strained left calf. Kennedy has struggled during 2020, having allowed seven home runs in his first 14 innings, producing a 9.00 ERA and 52 ERA+. His absence, when combined with the departure […]

Brent Suter Starts Monday Amid Bullpen Day For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers will go with a bullpen day Monday against the Pirates with left-hander Brent Suter making the start. Suter -- and the pitchers who follow him -- will have little season-long or DFS value as the club is expected to deploy it’s relief arsenal for the entirety of the contest. The start will […]

Arizona Sends Robbie Ray To Toronto

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, a splash addition at the Trade Deadline for a club that needed additional starting pitching. Ray has been erratic in 2020, leading the Majors with 31 walks and six wild pitches through his first seven starts, which has produced a 7.84 ERA. But […]

Eddie Rosario Sees Power Numbers Dip To Begin 2020

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario has proven to be the kind of power hitter who doesn’t amass gaudy walk totals, yet in order to become a consistent fantasy staple, he’ll need to ramp up his offensive production in 2020. Hitting .238 through his first 34 games, that mark -- which is on pace to be […]

Keegan Akin Faces Pitch Count For Remainder Of Year

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin will be on a pitch count for his first Major League start Monday against Toronto, per manager Brandon Hyde. Akin, the club’s No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has already made two appearances out of relief this season, but he will take Tommy Milone’s spot in the starting rotation […]

Cole Sulser Exits Closer Role For Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles will be looking elsewhere for save chances when they’re presented moving forward after manager Brandon Hyde removed right-hander Cole Sulser from the closer's gig prior to Monday’s contest against the Blue Jays. Sulser has allowed runs in each of his last four appearances, with three of those showings having resulted in him […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/31/20): NBA DFS Lineups

If you’ve made it this far, you’ve likely already begun ruminating about who you could stack up alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden, which isn’t really all that much of a deviation from much of the 2019-20 regular season. But where things differ Monday is in the compressed player pool to choose from, which is […]

Greg Zuerlein Hammering Home Field Goals During Camp

When the Dallas Cowboys inked kicker Greg Zuerlein to a three-year deal during the off-season, they expected an elite kicker -- thus far during training camp, Zuerlein has been just that. While the total is unofficial, Zuerlein has opened the warm-up session by going 30-for-31, missing his first kick Sunday -- which came from 60 […]

Zach Cunningham Receives Four-Year, $58 Million Extension

The Houston Texans and linebacker Zach Cunningham agreed on a four-year, $58 million deal to keep the 25-year-old with the organization for the foreseeable future. Cunningham started all 16 games last year and made a career-high 142 combined tackles, seven of which were for a loss. In addition to defending two passes, Cunningham also added […]

Stephen Hauschka, Stephen Gostkowski Work Out For Titans

The Tennessee Titans have brought in two former elite kickers for a workout as of Sunday in Stephen Hauschka and Stephen Gostkowski. Hauschka has spent the past three seasons as a member of the Bills, having missed just one field goal inside of 40 yards, while Gostkowski is looking for a new home beyond New […]

Baker Mayfield Scuffles During Sunday’s Scrimmage

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was held firmly in check by the team’s second-tier defensive unit Sunday. Mayfield and his first-tier teammates lost a scrimmage to the Case Keenum-led second unit, with the Browns’ Week 1 starter tossing an interception in the end zone at one point. The Cleveland offense enters 2020 with a large […]

Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis Not Practicing Sunday

The Dallas Cowboys are without two of their top cornerbacks for practice Sunday as Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis are sidelined due to injury. Awuzie, a projected starter, has been battling a knee ailment while Lewis is wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Trevon Diggs appears to be a safe bet to start […]

Kalen Ballage Fails Physical, Trade To Jets Voided

Running back Kalen Ballage will not be joining the New York Jets after all, at least not right away. After having been dealt by Miami, Ballage failed his physical due to a hamstring injury, which allows him to return to the Dolphins, who are not likely to hold onto him. Ultimately, Ballage could wind up […]

Yannick Ngakoue Joins Vikings, Signs New Deal

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired defensive end Yannick Ngakoue from the Jaguars, ending a months-long saga that involved the former Pro Bowler wanting to depart from the organization at any cost. Ngakoue additionally signed a new one-year deal, albeit a discount of what he would have received had he accepted a franchise tender from the […]

Le'Veon Bell Ramps Up Workload Sunday

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell may be battling stout competition inside of his locker room, but he received the vast majority of reps during Sunday’s practice. Bell will have to jockey for carries alongside a stacked backfield, but he got six touches Sunday, including pulling down a receiving touchdown when lined up at […]

Myles Garrett Misses Practice Sunday With Wrist Ailment

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of Sunday’s practice due to a wrist injury, albeit one that head coach Kevin Stefanski seemed not overly concerned about. Garrett has been reinstated and cleared to play as soon as Week 1, with no residual suspension carry over from the 2019 incident that ended his […]

Derwin James Injures Knee, Set To Miss Significant Time

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James sustained a meniscus injury during practice Sunday, one which is likely to keep him sidelined for a prolonged period of time. Should James only need slight repairs to the ailment, he could be back in as little as four weeks, but if he needs a major surgery, he could […]

Aaron Hicks Departs Sunday’s Contest Early

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks left the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Mets due to an apparent injury. Hicks was checked on by the training staff during his at-bat in the fifth before immediately departing the game after drawing a walk. By collecting a hit and a walk prior to his exit, […]

Garrett Richards Will Start On Short Rest Monday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Garrett Richards will get the ball Monday against Colorado on just three days’ rest. Richards was hammered in his most recent outing Thursday, yielding six runs while getting just two outs versus the Mariners. Despite his lack of usual rest time in-between starts, he has thrown a combined 97 pitches […]

Keegan Akin Set To Make First MLB Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin is slated to make his first big league start Monday against Toronto, manager Brandon Hyde announced Sunday. Ranked as the Orioles’ No. 14 prospect, Akin will take Tommy Milone’s spot in the starting rotation following his trade to Atlanta. Akin has already appeared twice out of relief this season, […]

Max Scherzer Having Success Despite Fastball Woes

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer entered Sunday leading the National League with 55 strikeouts through his first seven starts. Despite that, his fastball -- which is averaging 94.7 MPH and being thrown 47.2% of time -- has been battered to the tune of a .317 BA and .550 SLG, far and away numbers that […]

David Fletcher Exits Sunday’s Contest Early

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher departed Sunday’s contest against the Mariners early due to an apparent twisted ankle. Luis Rengifo took over at the keystone for Fletcher who went 0-for-2 prior to departing, which dropped his average on the season to .313. The Angels have made it apparent that Fletcher will play everyday no […]

Marcus Semien Not Likely To Land On IL Due To Injury

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien is dealing with an oblique injury that the team doesn’t believe will require a stint on the injured list. Oakland’s contest Sunday against the Astros was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test, but it appears that Semien wouldn’t have been available regardless. With a possible layoff coming for the […]

Zac Gallen Emerges As Ace During 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen may not be a household name at this stage in his career, but his production through his first seven starts this year has put him into ace consideration. Having reeled off six consecutive quality starts, Gallen has been the victim of his club not scoring enough offense behind him […]