Wade LeBlanc Leaves Sunday’s Start With Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc departed Sunday’s start against the Red Sox due to elbow discomfort in his pitching arm after facing just four batters. The fact that LeBlanc quickly departed after being visited by trainers likely doesn’t bode well for his short-term health or fantasy viability. Following his latest outing, LeBlanc owns an […]

Justin Turner Out Of Sunday’s Lineup With Hamstring Ailment

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is absent from Sunday’s lineup against the Rockies and right-hander Antonio Senzatela due to a hamstring ailment. Max Muncy will shift over to the hot corner with Matt Beaty entering the lineup in place of Turner. After a slow start to 2020, Turner has picked up the pace […]

Francisco Cervelli Sustains Another Concussion, Hits IL

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Washington due to a concussion, which has once again proven to be his bugaboo. Nearly forced into retirement due to concussions, Cervelli has returned this year and produced an .808 OPS in 62 plate appearances. With Jorge Alfaro back, […]

Michael Brantley Returns To Lineup Sunday, Bats Sixth

Houston Astros outfielder/designated Michael Brantley returned to the club’s lineup Sunday against San Diego and left-hander Adrian Morejon. Brantley was activated off the injured list Saturday and now reclaims the No. 6 spot in the batting order. Serving as the DH is likely to become the norm for Brantley with Yordan Alvarez (knee) out for […]

Triston McKenzie Earns Second Start, Remains In Rotation

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie crash landed on the big league scene Saturday, striking out 10 batters in his first career start. That performance led to president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti decreeing Sunday that McKenzie would make another start with the club, although it’s unclear how Cleveland’s rotation will shake out over the […]

Matt Shoemaker Lands On IL With Shoulder Ailment

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Tampa Bay due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Shoemaker has yielded an American League-high eight home runs through his first five starts, having compiled an unseemly 6.08 FIP despite producing a 1.01 WHIP. The loss […]

Delino DeShields Sits Sunday Due To Hip Ailment

Cleveland Indians outfielder Delino DeShields is absent from the club’s starting lineup Sunday against Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal due to the hip tightness that forced him to depart Saturday’s game early. Cleveland is thin in the outfield after having sent Bradley Zimmer down just a day earlier, paving the way for Greg Allen to see […]

Hunter Pence Designated For Assignment Amid Slow Start

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Hunter Pence was designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s contest against the D-backs. Pence has gotten off to a tremendously slow start in 2020, slashing .096/.161/.250 through his first 17 games. After an All-Star campaign last year, Pence appeared to have revived himself into a fantasy commodity, but his new […]

Nolan Arenado Sits Sunday, Brendan Rodgers Draws Start

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is not among the club’s starting nine Sunday against the Dodgers and right-hander Ross Stripling. Brendan Rodgers will enter the lineup and man second base, with Ryan McMahon shifting over to third. Arenado has been in the offensive doldrums over the past seven games, slashing .143/.138/.286 in that span. […]

Paul DeJong Gets Activated Sunday, Back In Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is returning to the starting nine Sunday against Cincinnati, a day earlier than projected. DeJong has been out of the mix since July 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test and prior to his absence, he went 4-for-17 at the plate with one home run. His activation brings the […]

Josh Bell Not Starting Sunday Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s contest against Milwaukee with Colin Moran shifting over to take his place. Bell has gotten off to a frigid start to 2020, having collected a .545 OPS over his first 23 games with just four extra-base hits and a gaudy 30.2 […]

Nick Anderson Hits IL Due To Elbow Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Nick Anderson has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Toronto as he battles forearm and elbow tightness in his pitching arm. Despite Anderson reiterating that he’s “not really worried” about the ailment, elbow concerns for any pitcher is alarming. The Rays’ bullpen has been […]

Michael Brantley Activated Off IL As Josh James Lands On List

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley was activated off of the injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies, although he was not a part of the starting lineup. To clear room on the active roster, the club placed right-hander Josh James on the IL due to discomfort in his […]

Francisco Cervelli Departs Saturday’s Contest Early

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli departed the second leg of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Nationals early, forcing Jorge Alfaro back behind the dish after having caught Game 1. Cervelli has proven to be an adept second catcher for the Marlins, having reeled off an .808 OPS through his first 53 at-bats this season. Entering play […]

Lucas Giolito Continues Seesaw Production In 2020

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito has become well-known for his mercurial fantasy production over the past two seasons. Following his splendid 13-strikeout performance Thursday, Giolito has now thrown a quality start in four of his first six outings, averaging more than nine K’s per outing; but when he hasn’t been on, he has […]

Charlie Blackmon Mashing Fastballs En Route To Elite Year

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon enters play Saturday leading the Majors in hits (43) and batting average (.417), presenting himself with an opportunity to hit .400 in the shortened 2020 year. His Statcast metrics back up the elite nature of his production, as his .345 xBA and .437 wOBA rank among the top three percentile […]

Josh VanMeter Gets Optioned, Mark Payton Joins Active Roster

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/designated Josh VanMeter was optioned to the club’s alternate training site prior to Saturday’s game against St. Louis with outfielder Mark Payton taking his spot on the active roster. VanMeter struggled mightily at the dish to open 2020, having slashed .059/.158/.176 through his first 38 plate appearances. Payton will likely see extended […]

Keone Kela Day-To-Day, To Be Evaluated Early Next Week

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Keone Kela has been officially deemed day-to-day moving forward as he battles soreness in his right forearm. The ailment will be re-assessed early next week by the Pittsburgh medical staff, likely making him unavailable for the next 3-5 days at minimum. When healthy, Kela is the best bet to receive save […]

Chaz Roe Lands On IL Due To Elbow Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Chaz Roe was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against Toronto as he battles a sore right elbow. Roe has developed into a key member of the Rays’ relief staff, having posted a 2.89 ERA across 9 ⅓ frames with a pair of wins and a […]

Homer Bailey Moves To 45-Day IL, Return Not On Horizon

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey has been shifted to the 45-day injured list due to tendinitis in his right biceps, putting him on the sidelines until at least mid-September. Bailey had been working his way back at the club’s alternate site after having made just one start earlier this year, earning a win in […]

Kris Bryant Lands On IL Due To Finger, Wrist Ailments

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the White Sox as he combats a sprained finger on his left hand in addition to a left wrist ailment. Bryant has been out of the mix since Aug. 17 with David Bote holding down the […]

Jose Quintana Nearing Return, Role Uncertain

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana has been given the thumbs up to rejoin the club’s pitching staff, but now manager David Ross will have to decide how to utilize him. Over his eight-year Major League career, Quintana has made just four relief appearances, three of which were during his rookie year. But with the […]

Bradley Zimmer Optioned To Club’s Alternate Training Site

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer has been demoted to the club’s alternate training site Saturday, paving the way for right-hander Triston McKenzie to join the active roster. Zimmer figured to be a vital cog in the Cleveland outfield during 2020, but he hit just .162 over his first 20 games. While he did an excellent […]

Austin Slater Lands On IL, Battling Groin Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left groin prior to Saturday's contest against Arizona. Slater is in the midst of a breakout campaign which sees him tied for the Major League lead with six stolen bases, all while delivering a 1.111 OPS across his […]

Jay Bruce Hits IL Due To Quad Ailment

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Jay Bruce has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a quad ailment, with Adam Haseley having been activated off of the IL to take his place on the active roster. Bruce mashed the ball through his first 16 contests of 2020, having compiled nine extra-base hits, en route […]

Dylan Moore Lands On IL With Wrist Sprain

Seattle Mariners utilityman Dylan Moore has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right wrist prior to Saturday’s contest. Moore is in the midst of a breakout year, having entered play Saturday tied for the Major League lead with six stolen bases and having compiled a .902 OPS through his first […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out Of Lineup For Third Straight Game

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is once again out of the mix for Saturday’s contest against Seattle and left-handed Justus Sheffield. Manager Chris Woodward noted that while Choo is battling a calf ailment, there are “other things” affecting him as well, which may help explain why he is not among the starting nine for […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched From Saturday’s Lineup Against Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz was a late removal from the starting nine Saturday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Diaz was hit in the face during batting practice by an errant ball, forcing Joey Wendle into the lineup, who will man the hot corner in his absence. After going homer-less […]

Jake Odorizzi Lands On IL After Being Hit By Line Drive

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a chest contusion stemming from a line drive that he took off the chest during his start Friday, which forced him to exit. All three of Odorizzi’s starts this year have come against the Royals, having allowed nine runs […]

Joey Bart Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart is not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday’s contest against Arizona and right-hander Zac Gallen. Bart, who has started each of the past two games following his callup, appears to just be getting the night off with Chadwick Tromp taking over behind the dish. While the Giants have […]