Sandy Alcantara Headlines Marlins Cleared To Return

The Miami Marlins’ roster has been depleted by COVID-19 in the early stages of 2020, but all 18 players who came down with the illness have been cleared to return for baseball activities at the club’s alternate training site. Right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara headlines a group of players integral to Miami’s success, including pitchers Caleb […]

Jason Heyward Returns To Lineup For Game 2 Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward had been scratched from Sunday’s lineup due to back tightness before also being absent from Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader against St. Louis. But Heyward is back in the mix for Game 2 and presumably is cleared to go moving forward. Heyward is on the verge of an offensive revival […]

Alex Reyes To Start Game 2 Of Monday’s Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes will get the ball for the second game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Cubs, marking his first Major League start since 2018. Reyes has been severely limited by injuries over the past four years, but heralded as one of the Majors’ top prospects, the hard-throwing righty immediately brings […]

Cam Bedrosian Still Without Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Cam Bedrosian has been out of the mix since Aug. 3 due to a right adductor strain, and per manager Joe Maddon, Bedrosian is “still not 100 percent,” which leaves him without a timetable for when he could rejoin the club. Bedrosian presumably would be in the conversation for the […]

Andrelton Simmons' Return On The Horizon

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is eligible to come off the injured list, but he isn’t ready to jump back into action just yet. Per manager Joe Maddon, Simmons’ return is not in “the too distant future,” signaling that he may be ready for a return at some point this week. How the Angels […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Of Lineup Monday Against Southpaw

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting nine Monday against San Francisco and left-hander Tyler Anderson. The move appears to be in an opportunity to get both Justin Upton and Albert Pujols back in the lineup against a southpaw. Ohtani has struggled mightily against left-handed pitching thus far in 2020, […]

Elvis Andrus Sits Monday For First Time This Season

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is getting his first day off of the 2020 season Monday against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies. Andrus has been in an offensive malaise to begin the year, compiling a .184/.244/.250 slash line with a 37 OPS+. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will shift over to short to cover for Andrus, who […]

Steven Souza Jr. Scratched From Lineup Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been scratched from Monday’s opening contest of a doubleheader against St. Louis due to a tight right hamstring. His absence forces Ian Happ to shift over to right field, while Albert Almora Jr. will hold down center field. With Souza being out of the mix for Game 1, […]

Jacob deGrom Slated To Return To Mound Wednesday

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom (neck) is on track to make his return to the hill Wednesday against the Marlins. deGrom had been scratched from his previous start due to neck tightness, while also having to deal with a blister on his pitching hand. New York had held out hope that he would […]

Salvador Perez Returns To Lineup Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is back among the starting nine for Monday’s series finale against Minnesota and right-hander Kenta Maeda. Perez had been scratched from the lineup Sunday due to blurred vision that the team was concerned could be the start of a migraine, but he appears well enough to take to the […]

Pete Alonso Batting Sixth Monday For First Time In Career

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been dropped to the No. 6 spot in the batting order Monday against Miami for the first time in his career. Alonso had been hitting fifth, but with a .657 OPS in his last seven games, he will move further down the lineup card against Marlins right-hander […]

DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton To Miss Next 2-3 Weeks

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (thumb) and outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) are both expected to miss the next two to three weeks due to their respective ailments. LeMahieu, the American League’s batting average leader (.411), is dealing with a similar injury to the one that he experienced during his time in Colorado. Stanton has […]

Aroldis Chapman Activated; Reclaims Closer’s Role

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been officially activated from the injured list ahead of Monday’s contest against the Red Sox. Manager Aaron Boone noted that Chapman would have the ninth inning in a save situation right out of the gate, thereby zapping Zack Britton of much of his fantasy intrigue. It was […]

Carlos Martinez Cleared For Return To Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez has been given the green light to return and begin doing baseball activities following his bout with COVID-19. Manager Mike Shildt was not able to announce Martinez’s timetable as of Monday, which likely indicates that he is a ways off from returning to a big league mound. Martinez […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/17/20): NBA DFS Lineups

It seemed in doubt that we would ever reach the day, but finally, the NBA playoffs have arrived. Albeit, they're here in a format never before seen and without home-court advantage, but ultimately, it’s the playoffs. Gone are the unique regular-season matchups and in their place are teams facing each other continuously, constantly tinkering. For […]

Jorge Soler Striking Out At Alarming Rate Past Week

Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has always presented a boom or bust fantasy option. But over his past seven games, Soler has struck out in 15 of his 27 at-bats; yet he has still slugged two homers with six hits, four runs scored and four RBI. Making contact is imperative for Soler due […]

Burch Smith Lands On IL, James Kaprielian Called Up

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Burch Smith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right forearm, paving the way for righty James Kaprielian, the club’s No. 13 prospect, to earn the call to the Major League roster. Smith had yet to be scored upon in 2020 prior to his outing Saturday; […]

Brian Dozier Designated For Assignment Sunday

New York Mets second baseman Brian Dozier was designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s contest against Philadelphia, paving the way for right-handed pitcher Franklyn Kilome to join the active roster. Dozier went just 2-for-15 with the Mets, producing a -6 OPS+ in his short tenure. New York had little use for the veteran with Robinson […]

Edwin Rios Departs Sunday’s Contest Early With Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Edwin Rios departed Sunday’s game against the Angels due to a tight left hamstring. Rios was starting in place of Justin Turner, who had the day off, but figures to reclaim his spot at the hot corner Monday. By socking a double in his lone at-bat Sunday, Rios raised his […]

Chris Davis Slotting Into Bench Role Moving Forward

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis was out of the starting lineup again Sunday against Washington, having pinch-hit and struck out in the ninth. With his numbers (.133/.188/.200) having plummeted through the early part of the 2020 campaign, Davis is moving out of a full-time gig, paving the way for Renato Nunez to see […]

Yusei Kikuchi’s Neck Still An Issue, On Track To Start Thursday

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is still battling the neck ailment that forced him to miss his previous start, which makes it all the more likely that he won’t be available until his next scheduled start, Thursday against the Dodgers. Kikuchi has amassed a 5.28 ERA across his first three starts in 2020, but […]

Bo Bichette Lands On IL With Knee Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Bichette has emerged as an early-season MVP candidate after having posted a 1.717 OPS over his last seven contests. His absence will create a chasm at the top of the Toronto batting order, with Joe […]

Corbin Burnes To Rejoin Rotation, Set For Tuesday Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes has been pulled up into the team’s starting staff after making his last three appearances out of relief. Burnes replaces left-hander Eric Lauer, who was sent to the team’s alternate training site after two rocky starts. With elite spin rates on both his fastball and curveball, Burnes has struck […]

Dane Dunning Could Make Major League Debut Wednesday

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning is in the mix to potentially start Wednesday against Detroit, per manager Rick Renteria. Dunning, the White Sox No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been working at the team’s alternate training site. Across Class A Advanced and Double-A in 2019, Dunning compiled a 2.71 ERA in 15 […]

Jean Segura Exits Sunday’s Contest Early

Philadelphia Phillies second/third baseman Jean Segura left Sunday’s game against the Mets after awkwardly hitting the first-base bag in an attempt for a hit. Neil Walker took over in his place and would figure to see playing time at the keystone should any ailment keep Segura out of the mix. Following a triple in the […]

Albert Pujols Out Of Lineup For Second Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols has been a virtual healthy scratch from the club’s lineup for two straight contests following his absence from the starting nine Sunday against the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Tommy La Stella has been tabbed to man first base Sunday, with Pujols and his career-low .594 OPS on […]

Tyler Chatwood Placed On 10-Day IL With Back Ailment

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood has had a seesaw weekend. After having been scratched from his start Friday, Chatwood appeared on the right track Saturday. But things took a downturn Sunday, leading to his placement on the 10-day injured list due to a mid-back strain, opening a spot in the team’s rotation ahead of […]

Niko Goodrum Departs Sunday’s Contest Early With Back Injury

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum exited Sunday’s contest against Cleveland early due to upper back tightness, having been replaced in the lineup by Victor Reyes. Prior to his exit, Goodrum raised his on-base percentage on the season to .269, having been a staple in the leadoff spot thus far in 2020. Despite his struggles, Goodrum […]

Justin Turner, AJ Pollock Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting multiple regulars for Sunday’s contest against the Angels and right-hander Julio Teheran with Justin Turner, AJ Pollock, Enrique Hernandez, and Austin Barnes all on the bench. Pollock has been LA’s second-most efficient hitter this season, having amassed a 158 OPS+ through his first 20 games, while Turner has delivered […]

Danny Santana Activated From IL, Not In Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Danny Santana was placed back on the active roster ahead of Sunday’s contest against the Rockies after having been sidelined since July 28 due to a strained right forearm. Santana was not among the starting nine, although he presumably should be ready to return to the mix Monday against the Padres and […]