Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […...

A.J. Puk To Toss Bullpen Friday

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk is in line to throw a bullpen session Friday, the latest step in his rehab from a shoulder strain. After that, facing live batters will be his next step. The A’s have reiterated that if Puk rejoins the big league roster this season, it will be as a reliever […...

Jay Bruce, Jean Segura Likely To Return To Lineup Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce and second baseman Jean Segura were both absent from Wednesday’s contest against the Red Sox, but manager Joe Girardi said after the outing that both were likely to be back in the mix Thursday during a doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Bruce socked his fourth homer of 2020 on Tuesday, […...

Luis Robert Could Potentially Return To Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is out of the starting nine Wednesday due to a hand ailment that he sustained Tuesday. But manager Rick Renteria is optimistic that the club can get Robert back in the mix Thursday against Detroit and right-hander Spencer Turnbull, although there’s no guarantee. Robert has showcased his preternatural abilities […...

Mitch Keller Plays Catch, To Throw Off Mound Next Week

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller appeared on the precipice of establishing himself atop the club’s rotation before an oblique ailment sidelined him after his Aug. 1 start. Keller played catch recently and has ramped up to throwing off the mound within the next week. Rated as the Pirates’ No. 1 prospect, Keller allowed three […...

Yonny Chirinos Headed Back To Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Yonny Chirinos has been placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in 2020, this time due to a strained right elbow. Chirinos had previously been dealing with a triceps issue, having delivered a 2.38 ERA across his first three starts. The move adds another injury (Charlie Morton, […...

Daniel Vogelbach Designated For Assignment Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach was taken off of the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers, having been designated for assignment. It has been a rapid downturn for Vogelbach since being named an All-Star last season. In 18 games this year, the slugging left-handed hitter has produced an .094/.250/.226 slash […...

David Dahl Lands On Injured List, Brendan Rodgers Recalled

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the Astros due lower back soreness. To take his roster spot, the Rockies recalled top prospect Brendan Rodgers, although he will not be in the lineup Wednesday. Dahl has gotten off to a slow start in 2020, yet […...

George Springer Returns To Lineup Wednesday, Bats Leadoff

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Colorado and right-hander Ryan Castellani, holding down the leadoff spot in the lineup. Springer was absent from Tuesday’s starting nine, but his return comes in the wake of the announcement that Yordan Alvarez (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2020 […...

Yordan Alvarez To Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been ruled out for the rest of 2020 due to a surgical procedure that he will have to correct a partial tear in his right knee. Alvarez had gotten a delayed start this year due to having contracted COVID-19, but homered in his first plate appearance last Friday. […...

Tyler O'Neill Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill has been scratched from Tuesday’s starting nine against the Cubs and right-hander Yu Darvish, with Harrison Bader entering the lineup in his place. The reason for the switch was not immediately disclosed. O’Neill has been off to an impressive start in the homer column to open 2020, having gone […...

Cal Quantrill Records First Career Save Tuesday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill was brought on to get the final out of Tuesday’s game against Texas, securing his first career save in the process. The Padres' closer’s job has been opened due to the loss of Kirby Yates (elbow), who is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Emilio Pagan […...

Sandy Leon Placed On Family Medical Emergency List

Cleveland Indians catcher Sandy Leon will not make the trip with the club to Pittsburgh as he has been put on the family medical emergency list, which forces him to miss at least three games. Roberto Perez will hold down full-time catcher duties with Leon not available. Leon had previously filled in during Perez’s absence, […...

Yacksel Rios Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Ailment

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Yacksel Rios has been placed on the 10-day injured list as he battles inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Rios averaged 96.2 mph on his fastball last season, having thrown a significant amount of sinkers over the previous two years. But thus far in 2020, he has scrapped the pitch, with his […...

Michael Pineda Tosses Four Innings During Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Michael Pineda worked four innings (71 pitches) at the club’s alternate training site Monday, reinforcing the thought that he could return to the big league rotation as soon as the end of August. Pineda received a 60-game suspension last season for ingesting a banned substance, but managed to compile a 1.16 […...

Paul DeJong, Yadier Molina Cleared To Return To Activities

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong and catcher Yadier Molina have both been given the green light to resume participation in club activities after having tested positive for COVID-19. The earliest date in which either would be activated and brought up to the big league roster would be Thursday, although that’s no certainty. DeJong has […...

Roman Quinn Activated From Injured List, In Lineup Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn was activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Red Sox and he has been immediately inserted into the lineup, batting ninth against right-handed pitcher Zack Godley. Quinn self-reported potential COVID-19 symptoms, but never tested positive for the virus, which allowed him to return as quickly as […...

Steven Souza Jr. Lands On Injured List With Hamstring Ailment

Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring. The move allows the team to purchase the contract of utilityman Hernan Perez, who could fill in for Souza as the club’s extra outfielder off the bench. Souza has delivered an underwhelming .144 xBA across […...

Chance Sisco Hitting Leadoff Tuesday For First Time

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco is batting in the leadoff spot Tuesday against Toronto and right-hander Nate Pearson, marking the first time in his career that he will hit in the top spot of the order. Sisco has been crushing the ball to open the 2020 campaign, having delivered a 190 OPS+ through his first […...

Nick Markakis Placed On Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has landed on the COVID-19 injured list due to a possible exposure to the virus, although he has tested negative. The club called up top prospect Cristian Pache prior to Tuesday’s game, and he figures to take over for Markakis as long as he is sidelined. After having initially opted […...

Lewis Brinson Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson has been taken out of the club’s starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against the Mets and right-handed pitcher Corey Oswalt. The reason for Brinson’s removal was not made immediately available, but Matt Joyce will enter the lineup in his place as it's possible Miami simply played the matchups with Oswalt […...

Jose Alvarado To Be Shut Down For Next 10-14 Days

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado will be shut down for at least the next week due to what “appeared to be like a lat strain,” per manager Kevin Cash. Alvarado has managed to continue racking up strikeouts in 2020 (13 in nine IP), but he has been hit harder than in year’s past […...

Sean Doolittle Throwing Off Flat Ground During Rehab

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle has progressed to throwing off of flat ground during rehab for his fatigued right knee. The southpaw tossed 20 pitches Tuesday, and is on track to throw again Wednesday should he not report any lingering injury concerns. Doolittle opened the year as the Nationals’ closer, but quickly ceded the […...

Cristian Pache Earns First Major League Callup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache has been brought up to the Major League roster for the first time. Ranked as the No. 14 prospect in the Majors per MLB Pipeline, the 21-year-old Pache compiled an .802 OPS with 57 extra-base hits in 130 games across Double-A and Triple-A last season. Pache’s best grades are in […...

Mallex Smith Optioned To Club’s Alternate Training Site

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith has been demoted from the Major League roster amidst his slow start to the 2020 season. Just a year removed from leading the Majors in stolen bases (46), Smith has swiped just two bags in his first 14 games, having produced a lacking .133/.170/.178 slash line. The move presumably paves […...

Charlie Morton Could Rejoin Rotation This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton could be brought back to the Major League roster as soon as this weekend after coming out of his latest bullpen session with no injury concerns. Morton has been sidelined since Aug. 9 due to a shoulder ailment, having compiled a 5.40 ERA across his first four starts. […...

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/18/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Even with a handful of day games Tuesday, the main slate is still chock full of talent at every position. So long as the Reds are given the thumbs up to get back into action after a positive COVID-19 test over the weekend, this should mark the first time since the early portion of the […...

Salvador Perez Sees Eye Specialist, Uncertain For Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez would not have been available for Tuesday’s contest against the Reds due to a fluid-filled particle in his left eye. Perez was sent to see a specialist and will now be viewed as day-to-day moving forward, putting his availability for Wednesday’s doubleheader in question. His Statcast metrics back up […...

Mike Moustakas Expected To Be Activated Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is set to come off the injured list Wednesday against Kansas City after having been sidelined due to a quad bruise. Moustakas came up with the Royals organization and will be playing his former team for the first time in his career. The move zaps Josh VanMeter of any […...

David Peterson Won’t Start Tuesday, To IL With Shoulder Fatigue

New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson has been scratched from Tuesday’s start against the Marlins due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder, an ailment that will land him on the 10-day injured list. Corey Oswalt has been brought up and will start in Peterson’s place, although he has very little DFS intrigue as an […...