Cavan Biggio Launches Leadoff Homer Friday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio led off for the club in the team's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox Saturday, and took advantage of his opportunity. He cranked his third homer of the year to lead off the ballgame and added a single and a walk to finish the game going 2-for-4. His […]

Zach Plesac A Risky Play Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac is off to a terrific start to his 2020 campaign, but he'll face a tough task Saturday versus the White Sox. The Pale Hose lead the majors in batting average versus righties (.268) and have posted a stellar .750 OPS and 116 wRC+ against these hurlers so far as […]

Merrill Kelly Faces Tough Test Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly will have his hands full versus a formidable Padres lineup on Saturday. The Friars offense has tagged right-handers to a top three rank in OPS (.808) and wRC+ (126), and are playing in their home confines where they were a much better hitting team a year ago. Kelly has […]

Anthony DeSclafani Looking To Extend Shutout Streak

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani will make his second start of the season versus the Brewers on Saturday in an intriguing matchup. The Brew Crew are coming off a game where Reds pitchers struck them out 16 times, including 14 by right-handers. They entered the night with the second-highest K-rate in the league versus […]

Twins To Activate Jake Odorizzi For Saturday Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (intercostal) will make his 2020 debut on Saturday versus the Royals. He'll take Josh Donaldson's place on the roster and is in a favorable matchup for his first start of the season. Odorizzi was placed on the injured list before Opening Day after straining his right intercostal in summer […]

Patrick Sandoval Getting The Nod Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval will make his second start of the season versus the Rangers on Saturday. With Shohei Ohtani unable to pitch, a spot has opened up in the rotation after Sandoval was optioned to their alternate site at the end of July. The left-hander was decent in his 2020 debut, […]

Ryan Helsley Tests Positive For COVID-19

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley has tested positive for COVID-19 as announced by the team on Friday. Fellow reliever Austin Dean also tested positive, pushing the Red Birds to nine positives this week and forcing the league to postpone their weekend series versus the Cubs. Helsley was a candidate for saves entering the season, […]

Nick Senzel Removed With Groin Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel left Friday's game versus the Brewers early after experiencing tightness in his left groin. He was lifted after his third at-bat in the fourth inning, but since the team jumped out to a large lead early, it may have been precautionary. Senzel led off in the contest and recorded a […]

Nate Pearson Allows Three Runs In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson picked up his second no-decision in as many outings during the team's 4-3 loss to the Braves on Thursday. The rookie tossed five innings, allowing three earned runs on two hits and three walks while also striking out five. Pearson threw just 79 pitches as the team continues […]

Michael Brantley Will DH Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (quad) is expected to DH in the team's series finale versus the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Manager Dusty Baker initially wanted to keep the veteran out until Friday, but apparently changed his mind after the club's 14-7 loss on Wednesday. Brantley has missed the last two games with a quad injury […]

Tyler Chatwood Riding Momentum Into Thursday Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood is off to a surprisingly terrific start to the 2020 season, and he'll have a favorable matchup against the Royals on Thursday. The right-hander has struck out 19 batters over 12 2/3 IP this season, allowing just one run and four walks on his way to a 2-0 record. […]

Franchy Cordero Battling Minor Wrist Ailment

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero was scratched ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Cubs after injuring his wrist in batting practice. Manager Mike Matheny said his wrist "tightened up" during the pregame, but he doesn't believe there is any structural damage. Cordero is off to a sluggish start with his new team with four […]

Tyler Anderson Starting For Giants Thursday

San Francisco Giants reliever Tyler Anderson will get the nod for Thursday's road series finale versus the Rockies. He'll work as a glorified opener since he'll throw only two or three innings, making him avoidable for fantasy purposes if the threat of Coors Field wasn't enough. Anderson was a contender for save opportunities back in […]

Cam Bedrosian Not Throwing Yet

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian (groin) is rehabbing but is not yet throwing after getting placed on the injured list Tuesday. He suffered a right adductor strain, but he's not sure exactly how the injury happened. Bedrosian last pitched on Sunday and had pitched 4 1/3 innings this season, allowing one run with […]

Blake Snell To Throw Four Or Five Innings Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell is hoping to throw four or five innings in his upcoming start versus the Yankees on Friday. The former Cy Young winner has made two starts this season, totaling five frames of work with nine strikeouts and three earned runs. Snell has dealt with an elbow injury since […]

Eric Lauer To Start Friday For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that they'll send left-hander Eric Lauer to start against the Reds on Friday. It will be Lauer's first career start for the Brew Crew after getting acquired by the club in the Trent Grisham trade this offseason. He made one appearance out of the bullpen so far this season, and […]

Kyle Freeland Hoping To Tame Coors Field Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland has a streamable matchup versus the Giants in his home ballpark on Thursday. Although it's rare to stream a starter in Coors Field, Freeland may be an exception after looking terrific through his first two appearances. One of his two starts came at home versus the Padres, where he […]

Bo Bichette Logs Two Hits In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday, upping his average to .276 on the year. Both hits went for singles as he also scored a run and stole a base, his first theft of the season. Bichette isn't off to an incredibly hot start after […]

Anthony Bass Records Second Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass ran into a bit of trouble in the ninth inning during the team's 2-1 victory over the Braves, but got through the frame unscathed for his second save of the season. He issued a single and a walk with one out in the inning before Adam Duvall grounded into […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Shuts Down Braves Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu stifled the Braves offense over five scoreless frames during Wednesday's 2-1 victory. He allowed just one hit and three walks while striking out eight in the 84-pitch effort. After signing a four-year deal with the Jays this offseason, Ryu wasn't living up to expectations after allowing eight runs […]

Hot Prospects To Watch: Close Call-Ups and Hot Starters

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reaches Three Times In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. provided the only spark to the offense during Tuesday’s 10-1 loss to the Braves. He finished the game going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a walk, and a run scored, upping his average to .219 on the season. Guerrero was off to a cold start before […]

Matt Shoemaker Lit Up By Braves Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had his first ugly outing as a member of the Jays in the team’s 10-1 loss to the Braves on Tuesday. The right-hander surrendered six earned runs on three walks and six hits, while striking out a pair over 4 2/3 IP. Shoemaker allowed three homers in the […]

Edwin Rios Day-To-Day After Hit-By-Pitch

Los Angeles Dodgers corner infielder Edwin Rios left Tuesday’s game early after taking a pitch off his foot in the fifth inning. Rios was 0-for-1 in the contest before the departure and has already received negative x-ray results back from the doctor. Rios is 3-for-12 on the season with two homers and four RBI as […]

Red Sox Building Darwinzon Hernandez Up For Multiple Innings

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez (COVID) has continued to throw at the team’s alternate site and is getting stretched out to throw multiple innings. There’s no word for sure if they want him to start games in Beantown this season, but they could certainly use an upgrade to their starting staff. Hernandez was […]

Elieser Hernandez A Streaming Candidate Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez will get the ball Wednesday versus the Orioles for his first start of the 2020 season in a streamable matchup. Baltimore hitters have hit relatively well so far this season, but they remain a very beatable lineup as seen by the shutout pitched by the Marlins in Tuesday’s game. […]

Robbie Ray’s Woes Could Continue Versus Astros

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has been slow out of the gate in 2020, sporting an 8.64 ERA with nine walks in 8 1/3 IP. The good news is he’s struck out 11, but he’s also surrendered three long balls and hasn’t made it through five innings in a start yet. The Astros are […]

Ryan Yarbrough Faces Challenging Test Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is off to a hot start to the season, holding a 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in two starts so far. He’ll face a tougher Red Sox lineup on Wednesday who has mashed lefties to a .301 BA while proving difficult to strike out with an 18.8% K-rate. […]

Sean Newcomb Looking To Rebound Versus Jays

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb has struggled through two starts this season, but has a chance to right the ship Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. Toronto hitters have hit a paltry .196 against southpaws this season, with no homers and a league-low .477 OPS. Their sample size is a bit smaller than most teams […]

Yu Darvish Has Favorable Road Matchup Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish has a tasty road matchup Wednesday versus the Royals. Kansas City has struggled to hit righties this season to a .216 BA and .647 OPS, both bottom-10 marks in the majors. They are also riding a five-game losing streak averaging less than three runs per game in that span. […]