Kris Bryant Shut Down for the Season

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (ankle) is officially done for the rest of the 2019 season. The Cubs are still alive mathematically, but the Brewers need to win one game of their last five to eliminate the North Siders. Bryant is dealing with a right ankle sprain, so the team doesn't want to rush […]

Miguel Cabrera Will See Specialist After the Season

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday as he continues to deal with a lingering knee issue. Cabrera said on Tuesday that he plans to see a specialist after the season about his knee issues. He'll likely end up getting platelet-rich plasma injections, so hopefully that will […]

Freddie Freeman Should Be Ready on Friday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) should be ready to return versus the New York Mets on Friday, according to manager Brian Snitker. Freeman is currently not with the team and is getting treatment on his lingering elbow issue. Freeman has been a big part to this team all year, so the Braves will […]

Max Muncy is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Muncy missed a few games due to tightness in his quad, but appears fine now. He'll bat second and play first base versus righty Ronald Bolanos. Muncy has been cold with the bat all […]

Wilson Ramos Gets the Night Off

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Ramos will take a seat here with right-hander Noah Syndergaard on the mound for New York. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Nido does not […]

Kris Bryant Won't Play on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryant is dealing with a moderate sprain of his right ankle that he suffered during Sunday's game. The Cubs have a slim chance of making the postseason, so they aren't ready to shut him down […]

Andrelton Simmons Gets A Breather Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This appears to be a routine rest day here, since the Angels are eliminated anyway. David Fletcher will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Homer Bailey. Fletcher has been reliable with the bat and […]

Gleyber Torres is Back in the Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Torres missed a few games there after tweaking his hamstring. An MRI didn't show any significant damage, so Torres appears to be fine. He'll bat third and play second base versus righty Yonny Chirinos. […]

Nomar Mazara Scratched From Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (oblique) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The team hasn't announced the reasoning yet, but it's likely because of his lingering oblique issues. Scott Heineman will bat seventh and play right field versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Heineman is not worth a […]

Hunter Pence is Done for the Season

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (back) is officially done for the rest of the regular season. Pence told reporters that he tried to rush his rehab process and made himself feel worse. He'll miss the last week of the season, but the Rangers have already been without him for five weeks. He hit .297/.358/.552 with […]

Jose Ramirez Activated Tuesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is playing against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Ramirez missed roughly a month of action due to a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist. He'll bat sixth and play third base versus lefty Hector Santiago on Tuesday. […]

Marwin Gonzalez Scratched On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Gonzalez is dealing with right oblique tightness and is going to sit this one out. The Twins consider this injury day-to-day, so Gonzalez isn't expected to miss much time. Willians Astudillo will play first base […]

J.T. Realmuto is Likely Done for the Season

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto will miss both games of the doubleheader on Tuesday and continues to deal with lingering knee issues. The Phillies have officially been eliminated from the postseason, so they have no reason to play Realmuto at […]

Andrew Benintendi is Back in the Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (thumb) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Benintendi hasn't started in a game since suffering a thumb contusion on Friday. He'll bat sixth and play left field versus righty Edinson Volquez. Benintendi hasn't done much at the plate all month, so he […]

Anthony Kay Scratched on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Anthony Kay (back) has been scratched from his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Kay threw on Tuesday and didn't feel good afterwards, so he'll miss this start due to back discomfort. He'll likely be done for the season with a week left. Thomas Pannone will draw the start […]

Matt Adams Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Adams hasn't played since September 12 due to a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. He'll bat sixth and play first base versus righty Aaron Nola. Adams has been decent with the bat, but […]

Rhys Hoskins Will Sit Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Hoskins will sit out the second game of the doubleheader to rest. The Phillies don't have much reason to win after being eliminated from playoff contention earlier on Tuesday. Logan Morrison will bat second and […]

Bryce Harper is Sitting Tuesday's Night Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's second game of the doubleheader versus the Washington Nationals. The Phillies were officially eliminated from playoff contention after their loss earlier on Tuesday. The Phillies don't have much reason to win, so they will bench their slugging outfielder in this one. […]

Trey Mancini is Back in the Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Mancini was being bothered by a sore leg, so he didn't play in Sunday's game. He's back in the lineup batting third and serving as the designated hitter versus righty Clay Buchholz. Mancini doesn't […]

Bo Bichette Remains in Concussion Protocol

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (head) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bichette still remains in concussion protocol after getting hit in the helmet on Thursday. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Bichette would return this week, assuming he's cleared. Otherwise, it appears Bichette may have taken his last […]

Lourdes Gurriel Scratched on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It's a day-to-day type of thing, so Gurriel should be fine soon. Jonathan Davis will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Chandler Shepherd. Davis doesn't have much upside with the bat, so […]

Ned Yost to Retire After the Season

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost announced his retirement from the MLB after Sunday's season finale. Yost will finish his career as the winningest manager in Royals franchise history. He took the Royals to two consecutive Fall Classics, but losing one of them. The Royals lost the World Series in 2014, but came back to […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Returns to the Lineup

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cabrera did not play on Sunday after tweaking his ankle during Saturday's game. He will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Zach Eflin. Cabrera has been tough to get out at the plate since […]

Avisail Garcia is Back in the Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Garcia has been dealing with vertigo, causing him to miss both Saturday and Sunday's contests. He is batting sixth and playing right field versus righty Jhoulys Chacin on Monday. Garcia has been red-hot at […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Monday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bogaerts is having a fantastic year at the plate, but is getting a routine day off here. Chris Owings will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus lefty Blake Snell. Owings hasn't been able to […]

Andrew Benintendi Gets the Night Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Benintendi hasn't been cleared to hit yet after suffering a thumb contusion on Friday. Gorkys Hernandez will play left field and bat seventh versus lefty Blake Snell. It's unclear when Benintendi will get back […]

J.T. Realmuto is Sitting Out on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto is dealing with right knee soreness, but it's not believed to be a serious injury. The team will have Realmuto undergo an MRI on Monday just in case. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind […]

Joe Ross Will Start on Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ross hasn't pitched since September 2 due to right forearm soreness. It appears he's feeling well enough to make the start on Tuesday. However, it's unclear how deep he's going to pitch into the game. He's not […]

Harrison Butker Collects Two Fields Goals

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had a fairly nice game in the 33-28 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Butker made both his field goal attempts and collects nine total points in the victory. He knocked out four field goals in Week 1, but Butker didn't receive any field goal attempts last […]

Demarcus Robinson Grabs TD Against Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson saw a pretty large regression in the Week 3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. However, Robinson was expected to see a bit of a regression after collecting two touchdowns and 172 yards in Week 2. He was only able to haul in three passes for 43 yards and […]