Nick Pivetta Demoted To Alternate Training Site

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta has been optioned off of the club’s 28-man roster, paving the way for righty relievers Connor Brogdon and Blake Parker to join the bullpen. Pivetta, who made 71 starts for Philadelphia over the past three seasons, has scuffled during his time in the bullpen. In 21 career relief appearances, […]

Brendan McKay Shut Down Due To Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher/first baseman Brandon McKay will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to an injury to his pitching shoulder. The two-way prospect showed flashes of his potential last season across 13 appearances (11 starts) on the mound, striking out 56 batters in 49 innings. The Rays did not use McKay’s bat […]

Jose Altuve Will Be Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup Amid Slump

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve already knows that he’ll have the day off for Wednesday’s series finale against the Giants, as manager Dusty Baker announced so prior to Tuesday's game. Altuve has been ice cold at the dish to open 2020 by his standards, having recently taken over the leadoff spot in the order […]

Donovan Solano, Pablo Sandoval Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

The San Francisco Giants will be without both second baseman Donovan Solano and first baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval for Tuesday’s contest against Houston. Solano is being held back due to abdominal soreness, while Sandoval is dealing with “family concerns.” It’s been a breakout 2020 campaign for Solano, a 32-year-old journeyman who has quickly barreled his […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched From Lineup Due To Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been removed from Tuesday’s lineup against the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery due to a sore left wrist. Ender Inciarte has entered the starting nine in Acuna’s place, with Dansby Swanson shifting to the leadoff spot. Acuna’s absence will be his first of the season, having smashed three […]

Blake Snell Plans To Ramp Up To Five IP Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell has been handled with extreme caution thus far in 2020, although the plan for his start Wednesday may deviate, as the former Cy Young winner is eyeing at least five innings against Boston. Snell has seen his pitch count increase across each of his first three starts, capping […]

Joe Musgrove Placed On Injured List With Triceps Ailment

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove initially had his weekend start pushed back, but Tuesday, manager Derek Shelton announced that the right-hander would need a stint on the injured list due to inflammation in his right triceps. With Musgrove unavailable, righty Trevor Williams has been bumped up to start Thursday’s contest against Cincinnati. Musgrove was […]

George Springer Absent From Lineup For Fifth Straight Game

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will not be among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against the Giants and left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson. Springer has been making his way back from a wrist ailment that came just as he was beginning to heat up during the 2020 campaign, having driven in 11 runs in his […]

Ryan Braun Returns To Lineup Tuesday Batting Fifth

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is back among the starting nine Tuesday against Minnesota for the first time since July 29, having been sidelined due to a finger infection. The move figures to zap much of the fantasy intrigue for Justin Smoak and Logan Morrison, who now have another bat competing for playing time […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/11/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Whether owners will get a true “complete” slate at any stage in 2020 as the league adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic on the fly remains to be seen, but Tuesday is a close microcosm of what a packed house main slate will look like. In addition to having to combat Coors Field, Max Scherzer and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/10/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The bubble giveth, the bubble taketh. While the Orlando bubble has given NBA fans a respite from the laborious nature of a summer of quarantine, it has also begun to provide consternation for DFS players who are hitting refresh on injury update feeds with increased frequency. With many of the top stars on the slate […]

Patrick Corbin Set To Face Mets Again Monday

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin struck out eight batters last Tuesday when he faced the Mets. Now, he gets set to make his next start, which also comes against the Mets, albeit this time at Citi Field. Corbin’s ERA last season away from Nationals Park jumped up to 4.18, as opposed to 2.40 at […]

Lane Thomas Latest Cardinal To Test Positive For COVID-19

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas is the most recent name released as a positive test for COVID-19 within the organization. The Cardinals have played just five games this season due to an outbreak, with their upcoming series against the Pirates already wiped out. Thomas has gone hitless in four plate appearances this season as […]

Jean Segura Without An Extra-Base Hit Yet In 2020

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Jean Segura was shifted over to third base upon the acquisition of Didi Gregorius during the off-season, but it also came with the caveat that Segura would need to hit in order to maintain everyday duties. Thus far, he has begun the year hitting .172 with a .466 OPS across his […]

Jorge Lopez Claimed Off Waivers By Orioles

Right-handed pitcher Jorge Lopez has been claimed off the waiver wire by the Baltimore Orioles after having been designated for assignment by the Royals on Friday. Lopez appeared just once out of relief this season and allowed two runs on three hits. He scuffled mightily last season with Kansas City across 39 appearances (18 starts), […]

Luis Perdomo Tabbed For Start Tuesday, Role Unknown

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Luis Perdomo has been announced as the starter for Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers. Although having been a starter in the past, just one of Perdomo’s 50 appearances over the past two years have been as the starter, so it’s well within the realm of possibility that he is merely […]

Mike Minor To Be Limited Around 75 Pitches For Tuesday

Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Mike Minor has gotten off to a shaky start in 2020, which will force the club to cap his pitch count around 75 when he takes the mound Tuesday against Seattle. Pitching coach Julio Rangel cited the layoff as a reason that Minor is behind his expectations to open the year […]

Astros Add Brooks Raley To Injury-Depleted Staff

Left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley has been claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros after having been designated for assignment by the Reds earlier in the week. Houston’s bullpen issues have been exacerbated by elbow injuries to Roberto Osuna and Chris Devenski, which have forced rookies and inexperienced arms into key situations. Raley was back on […]

Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris To Piggyback Monday

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer and left-hander Daniel Norris are slated to split Monday’s start against the White Sox with Fulmer going first, followed by Norris. The decision severely caps both men’s fantasy intrigue, as they likely will not pitch long enough to compile enough points. Fulmer had his second start pushed back due […]

Giants Add Luis Alexander Basabe To Pipeline

Outfield prospect Luis Alexander Basabe has been acquired by the San Francisco Giants after he was designated for assignment by the White Sox last Friday. Basabe now joins the Giants at their alternate training site, and while it is unclear if he’ll be tabbed for his big league debut, San Francisco sees the switch-hitting outfielder […]

Scott Kingery Not A Fantasy Asset To Open Season

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery has held down full-time duties at the keystone to open 2020, but after having delivered just three singles in his first nine games, season-long owners will need to begin looking elsewhere for production. After collecting 57 extra-base hits and 15 stolen bases last season, Kingery was a Top 200 Draft […]

David Dahl Has Seen Power Zapped Early In Season

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is still waiting for his power stroke to arrive in 2020, having compiled a .606 OPS through his first 14 appearances. In addition to being homer-less, Dahl isn’t hitting the ball particularly hard, ranking in the bottom five percent of the league in Hard Hit rate (22.7%). Curiously enough, Dahl […]

Charlie Blackmon On Historic Pace At Plate In 2020

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is a four-time All-Star who has a batting title to his credit, but he is on pace to potentially make history in 2020. Following another multi-hit contest Sunday, Blackmon is hitting a Major League-best .458 this year and is also tied for the NL led with 18 RBI. No hitter […]

Madison Bumgarner Battling Back Spasms After Start Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner was removed from Sunday’s start against the Padres due to back spasms, per manager Torey Lovullo. The injury was not readily apparent upon his removal, as he had allowed four home runs in two innings of work as his fastball velocity continued to be a concern. While Bumgarner has […]

Sean Doolittle Not A Fantasy Option At This Stage

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle has been open about not yet having answers to correct what has gone wrong for him on the hill in 2020. With Daniel Hudson now entrenched as the team’s closer moving forward, Doolittle -- who yielded two home runs Saturday to bring his ERA to 18.00 -- is no […]

Starling Marte Wrecking Fastballs To Kickstart Hot Open To Year

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte soared up draft boards in 2020 after having a bounce-back campaign last year with Pittsburgh. Early returns for the D-backs are encouraging, as Marte has hit .347 with a .958 OPS through his first 15 games. Fastballs have been particularly appetizing, as he has hit .483 against the hard stuff […]

Willson Contreras Reclaiming Elite Catcher Status In 2020

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is off to a torrid start in 2020, having mashed a 167 OPS+ in his first 13 games. The addition of the designated hitter in the National League has been a boon for his production as he has already served as the DH three times this year, giving him extra […]

Adam Eaton Slumping Since Opening Day Blast

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton got off to a hot start in 2020, homering in his first plate appearance against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Since then, essentially nothing has gone right at the dish, as he has hit .222 through his first 12 games with a .626 OPS. Eaton is striking out at a higher […]

Ramon Laureano Charges Bench Sunday, Suspension Likely

Oakland Athletics center fielder Ramon Laureano was hit by a pitch for the second time Sunday during the seventh inning against Houston, which led to him storming the Astros’ dugout, which sparked a bench-clearing melee. A significant suspension is likely on the horizon for Laureano -- in addition to the others who participated -- as […]

Yasmani Grandal’s Power Absent Early In 2020

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal has established himself as an offensive force behind the dish over the past half-decade, but he has yet to find his power stroke early on this season. Through his first 12 games, Grandal has yet to go deep and has compiled a .661 OPS, which would be the lowest […]