FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/24/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a nearly four-month layoff, Major League Baseball made it's triumphant return Thursday night with a nationally televised doubleheader. Friday, however, presents DFS enthusiasts with the first big slate of the season with every team in action except for the Yankees and Nationals. With most teams rolling out their ace, there are a lot of […]

Cowboys Sign First-Rounder CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb signed his rookie contract and will report to rookie camp. The four-year contract is worth $14.01, fully guaranteed, with a fifth-year option which is standard for first-round picks. Rookies have not gotten traditional offseason workouts so it is good news Lamb is signed and can report to the team […]

Zack Wheeler Welcomes Baby Boy

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler and his wife had a healthy baby boy Monday night, according to manager Joe Girardi. Wheeler had considered opting out of the season to not risk needing to quarantine from his family, but is scheduled to pitch the second game of the season Saturday. Wheeler is entering his first […]

Fernando Tatis Jr: Budding Star or Overvalued Too Soon?

Major League Baseball has seen a much-needed influx of bright young stars over the past two seasons, including Ronald Acuna Jr. and Juan Soto. A third top prospect, Fernando Tatis Jr., also fits that description but seems to get less attention than the other two, probably due to playing for a small-market, west coast club. […]

Jean Segura Leaves Game After HBP

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Jean Segura was removed from Monday's exhibition game after being hit by a pitch in the hand. The extent of the injury is unclear and Segura will surely get an X-ray to determine the extent of the injury. If Segura were to miss time, Scott Kingery has experience playing third base […]

Ramon Laureano Not In Lineup With Tight Calf

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (calf) is not in the lineup for their exhibition game vs the Giants due to a tight calf. Manager Bob Melvin said this is more of a precaution, and that he expects Laureano to be back in the lineup for the final exhibition game Tuesday. Laureano is coming off his […]

A.J. Puk On IL With Shoulder Strain

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) was placed on the Injured List with a shoulder strain and will see a specialist in Los Angeles for a second opinion. The extent of the injury is unknown, but manager Bob Melvin said that the fact they need to put Puk on the IL indicates a level […]

Travis Shaw (3B, TOR) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues Travis Shaw is coming off a horrendous year in Milwaukee that saw his average plummet to .157 with only seven home runs in 86 games while battling various injuries. Shaw blamed some of his struggles on a swing change, and there's reason to give […]

Travis Shaw (3B, TOR) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Travis Shaw is coming off a horrendous year in Milwaukee that saw his average plummet to .157 with only seven home runs in 86 games while battling various injuries. Shaw blamed some of his struggles on a swing change, and there's reason to […]

Aaron Nola Sharp In Exhibition Game

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola looked like he was in midseason-form in an exhibition game at Washington Saturday. The right-hander tossed five scoreless innings - including two four-out innings - mowing down a lineup that included most of the Nationals regulars. Nola allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out four. He […]

Frankie Montas To Start On Opening Day

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will be the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager Bob Melvin. Montas said he expects to be able to go up to 90 pitches, so he won't be a popular DFS play against a good Angels lineup. His season-long prospects look much better, though, as he is coming […]

Phillies Release Logan Forsythe

The Philadelphia Phillies have released infielder Logan Forsythe, according to Ken Rosenthal. Forsythe has struggled in recent years, as he hasn't hit above .232 since 2016 with Tampa Bay. He really struggled last season, putting up just a .678 OPS with a career-high 27.2 strikeout rate. Forsythe had his years of usefulness in fantasy, but […]

Jesus Luzardo To Open Season In Bullpen

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo will begin the season in the bullpen, according to manager Bob Melvin. Melvin said that once they get him to three innings out of the bullpen they can begin transitioning Luzardo back to the starting rotation. Luzardo was one of the biggest risers up fantasy draft boards with the […]

Jesus Luzardo Cleared To Practice

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (illness) has been cleared to return to summer camp after being on the COVID-19 injured list. Luzardo tested positive for COVID-19 and has not been working out with the team. Returning to A's camp means Luzardo had to test negative twice at least 24 hours apart, but it remains […]

Aldrick Rosas Charged In Hit-And-Run Incident

New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas was formally charged with three misdemeanors as a result of a hit-and-run incident in June. Rosas was charged with reckless driving, hit-and-run property damage and driving while suspended/revoked for DUI of alcohol/drugs. Rosas was a Pro Bowler in 2018 but struggled mightily last season, connecting on just 12 of […]

Phillies Release Bud Norris, Add Two To Player Pool

The Philadelphia Phillies released right-handed reliever Bud Norris and added catcher Rafael Marchan and lefty reliever Austin Davis to their player pool on Thursday. Norris was fantasy relevant in 2018 when he saved 28 games for St. Louis, but he didn't pitch in the Major Leagues last season and is a long shot to contribute […]

Aaron Nola To Start Exhibition Game Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will start an exhibition game at Washington on Saturday, according to manager Joe Girardi. Nola got a delayed start to summer camp due to coming into contact with someone who had COVID-19, but it doesn't appear the right-hander will miss any time as a result. Nothing has officially been […]

Zach Eflin Scheduled For Sim Game Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) said he felt good after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday. He is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Saturday, and if he's healthy, he should open the season in the starting rotation. While having more starting pitching depth is good for the Phillies, fantasy managers shouldn't have […]

Scott Kingery Looking Good In Camp

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery is looking good in camp after he showed up late due to testing positive for COVID-19. Kingery had the virus in June but battled severe symptoms, including shortness of breath, cough and fatigue. As a result, Kingery was late to Phillies summer camp, but he seems to have caught […]

A's Don't Have Immediate Plan For Jesus Luzardo

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been working out the best he can as he self-isolates with COVID-19. A's pitching coach Scott Emerson said Luzardo could make a few short starts or work in relief as he builds up endurance. Emerson added that how long Luzardo pitches will be determined by pitch count and matchups, […]

Eagles Re-Sign Jason Peters

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed offensive lineman Jason Peters to bolster their already formidable line. The nine-time Pro Bowler has been the team's left tackle since 2009, but will reportedly play guard under his new one-year contract. The Eagles seemed comfortable letting Peters walk as they have 2019 first-round pick, Andre Dillard, to protect Carson Wentz's […]

No Contract Talks Between Dak Prescott And Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and the team have no scheduled talks ahead of Wednesday's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign contract extensions. Things can change with a quick phone call, but there has not been urgency to get a deal done. It has been reported the Cowboys offered Prescott a five-year deal, but Prescott's […]

Leonard Williams Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams is expected to play the 2020 season under the franchise tag. According to Ian Rapoport, the two sides are on the same page that Williams will play under the tag ahead of Wednesday's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign extensions. The hope is he excels in a new […]

Jesus Luzardo May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (illness) has not been cleared to join team workouts after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Luzardo must provide two negative tests 24-hours apart in order to be taken off the COVID-19 Injured List. Manager Bob Melvin expressed concern the hard-throwing lefty may not be ready for Opening Day […]

No Progress In J.T. Realmuto Contract Negotiations

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is no closer to a contract extension than he was in March. The All-Star catcher was negotiating a contract extension during spring training, but those talks have reportedly stalled. Realmuto said he isn't concerned about not having an extension yet and understands it's a business, which sounds like the team […]

Cowboys Contract Offer Too Long For Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been negotiating a long-term deal with the team, but the two sides still differ on the length of the contract as the extension deadline looms. The Cowboys have a contract offer on the table, but it is reportedly longer than Prescott wants. Prescott is scheduled to make $31.4 million […]

Chris Bassitt Building Up Arm Strength

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt said he is trying to build his arm strength up to be a starter but is still behind the other starting pitchers. Bassitt said he threw during quarantine but did not have access to a training facility in order to do simulated games. Despite being a step behind, Bassitt […]

Scott Kingery Among Phillies To Test Positive For COVID-19

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery was among the seven Phillies to test positive for COVID-19. Relief pitcher Tommy Hunter, outfielder Mikie Mahtook and coaches Rob Thomson, Jim Gott and Greg Brodzinski also tested positive. Kingery said he had the virus in mid-June and experienced severe symptoms, including migraines, shortness of breath, fatigue, chills and loss of […]

Jesus Luzardo Tests Positive For COVID-19

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Susan Slusser. Luzardo had been absent from A's camp and will be gone for 14 more days of self-isolation, per MLB safety protocol. The flame-throwing lefty is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball and was supposed to hold […]

Zack Wheeler Plans To Play This Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler said he is still planning to play this season, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Wheeler and his wife are expecting their first child near Opening Day, so he has been extra cautious amid the COVID-19 pandemic and said he is still weighing the decision to play. Wheeler confirmed he'll […]