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Sergio Romo Earns One-Game Suspension
Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Sergio Romo has had a one-game suspension levied against him stemming from an incident with Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor from Friday’s contest. The league has handed down the suspension due to its tightening of not wanting bench-clearing incidents, which it believes that Romo caused. In 18 appearances this season, Romo has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRyan McBroom Gets Optioned To Club’s Alternate Site
Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Ryan McBroom was optioned to the club’s alternate training site prior to Saturday’s contest against the Pirates. The team called up No. 28 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Kelvin Gutierrez, to take McBroom’s spot on the roster, with the youngster set to backup Maikel Franco at the hot corner. McBroom […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMatt Chapman Set To Miss Remainder Of Season
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2020 season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Chapman had been seeking a second opinion on the injury, but it evidently came back with the recommendation that he undergo surgery to correct the issue. In his absence, manager Bob Melvin […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSean Newcomb Rejoins Roster, Robbie Erlin DFA’d
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb from the club’s alternate training site, designating southpaw Robbie Erlin to make room on the active roster. Newcomb last appeared for Atlanta on Aug. 10, and has been walloped in four starts this season with 17 runs allowed in 13 ⅔ frames. But after Erlin […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoZack Greinke Faces Former Club Sunday On Heels Of Loss
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke has remained an elite fantasy commodity during his age-36 season despite watching his fastball velocity dip to an average of 88 MPH. With a 3.27 ERA, 2.54 FIP, and 1.01 WHIP through his first nine starts, Greinke presents a solid floor in the DFS market Sunday despite the fact […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKwang Hyun Kim Will Remain In Rotation Upon Return
St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim could return to the active roster as early as Monday versus Milwaukee after a stint on the injured list due to a kidney ailment that left him hospitalized. Manager Mike Shildt made it clear that Kim would come back as a member of the starting rotation, even […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRyan Mountcastle Continues Climb Up Batting Order Saturday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle has steadily moved up the club’s lineup card since debuting Aug. 21. On Saturday, he will bat third for the first time in his career, entering play with a .354/.419/.585 slash line through his first 19 big league games. Even as the Orioles hang around in the American League playoff […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoToronto Expects Bo Bichette To Return Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is expected to be activated off of the injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Mets. Bichette has been on the IL since Aug. 16 due to a sprained right knee, with his return zapping essentially all of Joe Panik’s fantasy intrigue. Having demolished the ball at a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDaily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 12, 2020
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/12 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 should […]
Jesse Borek PREMIUM 4 years agoTop MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 12th, 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 9/12/20 Framber Valdez vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Valdez has developed into a workhorse […]
Jesse Borek PREMIUM 4 years agoMatt Chapman Will Receive Second Opinion On Hip Injury
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was once again absent from the club’s lineup Friday due to the hip ailment that has kept him from playing since last Sunday. While Oakland has insisted that Chapman won’t require a stint on the injured list, he will receive a second opinion on his hip. With a whopping […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGiants-Padres Postponed Saturday Due To COVID-19
After having their Friday contest postponed due to a positive test within the San Francisco Giants organization, the game Saturday between the Giants and San Diego Padres has now been postponed as well. The move is seen as precautionary in order to do additional contact tracing, while the extent of positive tests is unknown as […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoShed Long Jr. Hits Injured List With Shin Fracture
Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against Arizona due to a stress fracture in his right shin. The ailment likely ends Long’s 2020 season, in which he scuffled at the dish to the tune of a .171 batting average through 34 games. Long […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGiants-Padres Postponed Friday
The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will not play their scheduled contest Friday due to a postponement. The reason for the cancellation was due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Giants organization. The timing of the decision leaves fantasy managers in a tough spot as it pertains to DFS and season-long lineups. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoStephen Piscotty Nears Return To Lineup
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) has not started a game since Monday due to wrist soreness, but he is feeling much improved and is expected back in the lineup Saturday versus Texas. Having driven in 28 runs in his first 34 games, Piscotty has some deep league fantasy appeal upon his return to the starting […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSeattle Outrights Mallex Smith Off 40-Man Roster
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith was outrighted to Triple-A on Friday, officially removing him from the club’s 40-man roster. It has been a precipitous fall for Smith, who started in right field for Seattle on Opening Day, but slashed just .133/.170/.178 in 14 games, which earned him a demotion to the club’s alternate training site. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNew York Plans To Have Steven Matz Back In Mix Soon
New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz is expected back “soon,” per manager Luis Rojas, who revealed Friday that the southpaw should be activated off of the injured list in the coming days. Matz threw a bullpen session Friday, a likely indicator that a return is near after his stint on the IL due to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTommy Pham Continues To Progress Toward Return
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (hand) ramped up to hitting against a machine Friday, just a day after hitting on the field against coaches. Pham has been on the injured list since Aug. 17 due to a broken left hand, but he has been tenacious on the comeback trail, attempting to return prior to the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDavid Fletcher Anticipates Return Saturday
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher said Friday that his left ankle is much improved and that he anticipates returning to the starting lineup Saturday. Fletcher last played Aug. 30, which was when he sprained his ankle, paving the way for Luis Rengifo to see considerable time at second base. With Andrelton Simmons back in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRonald Acuna Jr. Day-To-Day After Leaving Early Friday
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. fouled a pitch off of his foot Friday against the Nationals, forcing him to exit early. After having been helped off of the field without being able to put pressure on his foot, X-rays revealed that there was no fracture and that Acuna will be […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Thornburg Lands On Injured List With Elbow Sprain
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Tyler Thornburg was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Cardinals due to a sprained right elbow. Thornburg had begun to carve out a niche for himself among the Reds’ relief corps with 10 strikeouts in seven innings, even as returning righties leapfrogged him in leverage […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJosh Taylor Becomes Latest Player To Hit Injured List
Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Josh Taylor was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Rays due to tendinitis in his pitching shoulder. The ailment is the latest malady for a Red Sox pitching unit that has been severely sidetracked by injuries in 2020. Taylor produced a 9.82 ERA across […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMatt Strahm Lands On Injured List With Knee Inflammation
San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against San Francisco due to inflammation in his right knee. Strahm has proven to be a critical cog in the Padres’ bullpen this season, having compiled a 2.84 ERA and 0.84 WHIP across 19 innings. Luis Perdomo […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Ginkel Gets Sent To Club’s Alternate Site
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Kevin Ginkel was earning saves as recently as a week ago, yet he was demoted to the club’s alternate site Friday when a roster spot was needed for left-hander Caleb Smith. Ginkel has compiled a 6.75 ERA in 19 appearances this season, striking out 18 batters in 16 innings despite a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRonald Acuna Jr. Helped Off The Field Friday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was helped off of the field Friday against Washington after he fouled a pitch off of his left foot/ankle. He went 0-for-2 at the dish prior to his departure, but his 1.107 OPS this season would still rank among the game’s elite if he had enough at-bats to qualify. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCole Hamels Throws Live Batting Practice
Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels (triceps) could make his season debut as soon as Wednesday against the Orioles after he threw 43 pitches Friday during a live batting practice session. Hamels has thrown multiple times in the past week as a means of ramping his arm up, which bodes well for the veteran joining the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLuis Arraez Hits Injured List With Knee Tendinitis
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against Cleveland as he continues to battle tendinitis in his left knee. Arraez has been a solid bat in 2020, albeit one without much extra-base hit thump, having amassed just a .337 SLG in his first 30 games. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoReynaldo Lopez Tabbed To Make Start Saturday
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is set to rejoin the club’s starting rotation for Saturday’s contest against the Tigers. Lopez had been demoted to the team’s alternate training site after having compiled an 8.38 ERA over his first four starts this year. The decision to bring Lopez back against a below average Detroit […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoNick Senzel Won’t Rejoin Outfield Mix This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel will remain out of the equation for at least the next three games after manager David Bell confirmed Friday that Senzel would not be cleared to return this weekend. Senzel has been snakebitten by a variety of maladies through the first two years of his big league career, having appeared […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJ.P. Crawford Lands On Bereavement List Friday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the bereavement list prior to Friday’s contest against the D-backs, with Dee Strange-Gordon taking his spot at shortstop. Crawford will have to miss at least the next three games -- with a maximum of seven -- before he can return to the lineup. He has delivered a […]
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