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Blake Snell To Be Limited In Second Start
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell was kept under a close eye in his first start of the year last week and after working two innings, he will be pushed out to 3-5 innings Friday against the Orioles. The Rays have been notorious for their unique strategies of getting to 27 outs, so utilizing Snell... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/31/20): NBA DFS Lineups
Fantasy basketball owners can rejoice that after a layoff of more than four months, a jam-packed slate returns. With season-long hoops out the window, DFS takes on an even more imperative role, particularly as games are rolled out one after the other. The six-game slate Friday boasts many of the league's top stars, who, as... Read More
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It's hard to fathom that we're already a week deep into what has been a tumultuous 2020 MLB campaign. Yet, here we are, albeit with a slate that has been slimmed down due to cancellations and early start times. Factor in that two of the top pitchers on the day (Luis Castillo and Yu Darvish)... Read More
Jake Marisnick Hits IL With Hamstring Ailment
New York Mets outfielder Jake Marisnick has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. Marisnick was being used primarily as a defensive replacement late in games, having gone just 1-for-4 at the plate across five games. To take Marisnick’s spot on the roster, the Mets have called up outfielder... Read More
Joe Kelly Tagged With Eight-Game Suspension
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Joe Kelly has been handed down an eight-game suspension stemming from an incident during Tuesday's contest against the Houston Astros. Kelly denied that he had intentionally thrown pitches at Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa of the Astros, in addition to having gotten into a verbal altercation with Correa following his... Read More
Josh Lindblom Expected To Make Next Start
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom left Tuesday’s start against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to back spasms, but he is still expected to make his next start, which could come Monday at home against the Chicago White Sox. Lindblom lasted just 3.2 innings in his first Major League start since 2014, compiling five strikeouts while... Read More
Austin Meadows Could Return To Lineup Next Week
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows has not yet made his 2020 season debut, but that could be coming to an end as soon as next week once the Rays return to Tropicana Field. Manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that it was a “realistic timetable” to expect Meadows back when Tampa Bay returns home, which... Read More
Lorenzo Cain Not In Lineup Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain will get a day off Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Ben Gamel patrolling center field in his absence. Manager Craig Counsell specifically mentioned that there were no injury concerns with Cain moving forward, but that he was merely giving the 34-year-old an opportunity to get off his feet.... Read More
David Peterson In Line To Remain In Rotation
New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson is expected to make his second Major League start Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, following a successful first big league start Tuesday versus Boston. The rookie southpaw has had his path paved by the calf injury to right-hander Marcus Stroman, who continues to work his way back. The... Read More
Chris Davis Unavailable For Wednesday’s Game
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis will not be at the ballpark for Wednesday’s game against the New York Yankees, per manager Brandon Hyde. Hyde has been mum on the situation surrounding Davis, but the slugger had recently expressed a desire to wear a mask while on the field moving forward. After a prolifically... Read More
Masahiro Tanaka On Track To Start Saturday
New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has been announced as the team’s starting pitcher for Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Tanaka is fortunate to be pitching in 2020 in any capacity after taking a line drive off the side of his head at the hands of Giancarlo Stanton during Summer Camp. The... Read More
Andres Gimenez Makes First Major League Start Wednesday
New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez will be in the starting lineup for the first time in his career Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, manning the shortstop spot with Amed Rosario out of the lineup. Gimenez, a longtime top prospect for New York, has appeared in five games already this season, primarily as a... Read More
Tucker Barnhart To Make Season Debut Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart will be behind the dish for Wednesday’s contest against the Chicago Cubs, his first appearance of the 2020 season. Barnhart has been absent due to the birth of his child, having paved the way for Curt Casali to see the vast majority of catching duties. Having adopted a left-handed batting... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Absent From Rays Lineup Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi will not be in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. Choi gained considerable notoriety for slugging his first home run of the season as a right-handed batter over the weekend, but his start to the 2020 season has been slow, going just 2-for-15. Yandy... Read More
Jacob deGrom Cleared To Throw 80-100 Pitches Wednesday
New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom will have very little restrictions for Wednesday’s start against the Boston Red Sox, as manager Luis Rojas said before the game that he would turn loose his ace for between 80-100 pitches. deGrom worked five scoreless innings in last week’s season opener, yielding just one hit and one... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Not In Lineup Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will be absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday’s matchup with New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom. Bogaerts had been dealing with multiple injuries to open the year before an awkward collision Monday shook him up further. Tzu-Wei Lin will take over shortstop duties for the Red Sox and... Read More
Roberto Perez Lands On IL With Shoulder Ailment
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder injury. The current plan is to not have Perez throw for at least the next seven days, which could extend his absence beyond the minimum 10 days he must spend on the IL. While external catching... Read More
Clayton Kershaw Continues To Toss Bullpen Sessions
Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has yet to toe a Major League mound in 2020 due to a back injury that has landed him on the injured list. But after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, with another scheduled for Thursday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic in getting his ace back “sooner than... Read More
Max Kepler, Mitch Garver Not In Lineup On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler and catcher Mitch Garver will both be on the bench for Wednesday’s contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. Fortunately for fantasy owners, it appears to be just a regular day off for both men, with Luis Arraez slotting into the leadoff spot for Kepler, with Alex Avila behind the dish... Read More
Stephen Strasburg To Miss At Least One More Start
Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (hand) will not start Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, as he continues to deal with a nerve issue in his pitching hand. Manager Davey Martinez indicated that Strasburg has been ramping up his activity over the last few days to the point that he could be in line... Read More
George Springer Out Of Lineup On Wednesday
Houston Astros center fielder George Springer has had a rocky start to his 2020 season and manager Dusty Baker has chosen to sit him down for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In addition to his 1-for-20 start at the dish, Springer is also reportedly dealing with knee soreness after colliding with an outfield... Read More
Howie Kendrick Scratched Due To Back Stiffness
Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Howie Kendrick (back) has been removed from the club’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Asdrubal Cabrera will serve as the team’s DH and bat third with Eric Thames batting cleanup and manning first base. The Nationals already entered play Wednesday without outfielder Juan Soto,... Read More
Nick Markakis Will Rejoin Braves For 2020 Season
Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has chosen to opt back into the 2020 year, having reversed course from his previous decision to sit out the year due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Just how quickly Markakis is able to re-enter the Atlanta lineup remains to be seen, but he will presumably head to the... Read More
Tucker Barnhart Placed On Paternity List
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart will have to wait to begin his 2020 season as he was placed on the paternity list prior to first pitch Sunday. Curt Casali will assume full-time catching duties for the Reds in Barnhart’s absence, but utilityman Kyle Farmer figures to factor in as well. To take Barnhart’s spot on... Read More
Matt Davidson Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/designated hitter Matt Davidson has tested positive for COVID-19, which will land him on the injured list specific for those who will need to test negative twice before returning to action. Davidson served as the designated hitter for Cincinnati on Opening Day due to facing a left-handed starter before ultimately being lifted... Read More
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Pulled From Starting Lineup Saturday
Texas Rangers catcher/third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa had originally been slated to man third base during Saturday’s contest versus the Colorado Rockies, but has since been scratched due to left hamstring tightness. The move will allow veteran Todd Frazier to shift back to his longtime position at the hot corner, while also slotting the slugging first... Read More
Tyler Naquin Lands On Injured List With Toe Injury
Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (toe) was initially deemed day-to-day after being held out of the team’s Opening Day lineup Thursday, but he will instead incur a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a toe ailment. With Naquin out of the mix for at least the next week, the duo of Jordan Luplow... Read More
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/25/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
After getting our collective feet wet and heads whirling Friday from a slate that had late pitching changes, last-minute IL inclusions, and a whole lot of offense (looking at you Twins and Red Sox) we get to dive immediately back in with the rare Saturday afternoon main slate today. For the most part, pitchers were... Read More
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 25th, 2020 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup Sample DraftKings Lineup Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You... Read More
MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 25th, 2020 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason. Top Avoids of the Day for 7/25/20 Sean Manaea vs. Los Angeles Angels Manaea’s first start of 2020 brings... Read More
