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Domingo Santana Expected to Be Activated on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Santana has been sidelined since August 20 due to inflammation in his right elbow. It sounds like the Mariners plan to ease him back into action. He'll come off the bench a few times and serve as […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoCarlos Correa Should Return This Week
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list sometime this week. Correa has been sidelined since August 20 due to a lower back issue. He continues to make progress, so the Astros feel like Correa could return as early as Tuesday. However, the team may ease him […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoMatthew Boyd Has Been Scratched for Tuesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (personal) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday. Boyd is dealing with a personal matter, so he'll miss this game. The Tigers have not announced a replacement starter for this game. The team may decided to go with a bullpen game. Boyd has a 4.54 ERA with […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoCraig Kimbrel Will Throw Sim Game on Tuesday
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (elbow) will throw a 12-15 pitch simulated game on Tuesday. He has been sidelined the last two weeks due to right elbow inflammation. There is a chance that Kimbrel is ready to return to the bullpen by this weekend, but we'll have to wait and see how he feels. […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoKeston Hiura is Not in the Lineup Monday
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Manager Craig Counsell believes that Hiura should be ready to play in the next few days. Hiura has come off the bench a few times to bat, but it doesn't appear that he's ready to […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoFreddy Galvis Remains Out of the Lineup
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Freddy Galvis (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Galvis injured his knee during a swing on Saturday and hasn't played since then. The Reds are going to give him a few days to rest up. Alex Blandino will bat leadoff and play second base […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoJose Iglesias Remains Out on Monday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Iglesias (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Iglesias missed both Saturday and Sunday's game due to lower back stiffness. Jose Peraza will bat seventh and play shortstop versus lefty Cole Hamels. Peraza doesn't have much upside with the bat, so he can be […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoMike Trout to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot later this week. The surgery will remove the neuroma from his right foot. It is something that has been bothering Trout for over a week, so it got to the point where he needed to have surgery. The […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoJoey Votto is Scratched on Monday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (rest) has been scratched from the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The team has not given a reason for Votto missing this game, so stay tuned for more information. Josh VanMeter will draw the start at first base and bat eighth versus lefty Cole Hamels. VanMeter […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoMarwin Gonzalez is Back in the Lineup Monday
Minnesota Twins infielder Marwin Gonzalez (abdominal) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Gonzalez has been out since August 27 due to an abdominal strain. He'll play first base and bat eighth versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Gonzalez isn't in a favorable part of the order, so he won't […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoGarrett Richards Will Make Season Debut Monday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow) will be activated off the 60-day injured list and will make his season debut versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. He spent basically all of the 2019 season rehabbing after having Tommy John surgery. He didn't pitch deep during any of his rehab outings. It's unlikely that […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoBrandon Woodruff Will Draw the Start on Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list and draw the start against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Woodruff has been sidelined since late July due to a left strained oblique. The team plans to use him as an opener on Tuesday. Lefty Gio Gonzalez will follow […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoMecole Hardman Grabs Touchdown in Victory
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman played well during the Week 2 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Hardman has quickly moved up on the depth chart after Tyreek Hill (shoulder) went down last week. Hardman caught four of his six targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. Demarcus Robinson had a huge game, catching […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoDemarcus Robinson Has An Excellent Game
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had himself a fantastic game against the Oakland Raiders in Week 2. Robinson caught all six of his targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns. He looked unstoppable against the shaky Raiders secondary, but who knows if that will happen again. Robinson, Mecole Hardman, and De'Anthony Thomas will […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoTravis Kelce Explodes for Over 100 Yards
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce started off a little slow in Week 1, but turned it around quickly in Week 2 against the Oakland Raiders. Kelce caught seven of his nine targets for 107 yards and one touchdown in the victory over the Raiders. Sammy Watkins was the only player targeted more (13), […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoSammy Watkins Targeted 13 Times Versus Oakland
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins jumped into the No. 1 receiver spot for the team in Week 2, but unfortunately disappointed fantasy owners. Watkins was targeted 13 times, but only caught six passes for 49 yards and was unable to find the end zone. He had a huge three touchdown game in Week […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoDamien Williams is Held in Check by Oakland
Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) was unable to get anything going on the ground against the Oakland Raiders in Week 2. He rushed nine times for eight yards and added three receptions for 48 yards through the air. Both Williams and LeSean McCoy struggled to get anything going in the ground game. […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoLeSean McCoy Struggles on the Ground in Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy wasn't able to get anything going on the ground during Sunday's Week 2 victory over the Oakland Raiders. McCoy totaled 81 yards on the ground during Week 1, but it wasn't the same result here. He rushed 11 times for 23 yards and caught three passes for zero […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoPatrick Mahomes Carves Up Raiders Defense
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is off to an incredible start to the regular season. He threw for three touchdowns in Week 1, but still somehow managed to top that in Week 2. Mahomes completed 30 of his 44 attempts for 443 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions in the victory over the […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoDellin Betances Activated On Sunday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. He has been sidelined all season due to shoulder issues. He said on Sunday that his arm strength isn't where it needs to be, but he's continuing to work on it. He'll make his season debut whenever he gets […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoCorey Dickerson Won't Play on Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson (foot) is out of the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Dickerson hasn't played since Wednesday due to a bruised navicular bone in his left foot. The Phillies aren't sure when he's going to return to the lineup. Brad Miller will bat fifth and play left field […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoJorge Polanco Gets the Day Off
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. It appears to be a routine rest day after playing in the doubleheader on Saturday. Ronald Torreyes will cover shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Shane Bieber. Torreyes doesn't have much upside with the bat here.
Andy Webb 5 years agoNelson Cruz is Out of the Lineup Sunday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz played during both games of the doubleheader on Saturday, so he'll get the day off here. Luiz Arraez will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Shane Bieber. This is a […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoGeorge Springer is Taking a Breather
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get a regular rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Josh Reddick will slide over to center field and bat sixth versus righty Jakob Junis. Reddick has been […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoJose Altuve is Resting on Sunday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. It appears to be a routine rest day for the slugging infielder. Aledmys Diaz is batting seventh and playing second base versus righty Jakob Junis. Diaz has not hit well this month and is […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoMecole Hardman Has WR4 Upside
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will see an increased workload the next few weeks with Tyreek Hill (shoulder) sidelined. It sounds like De'Anthony Thomas and Hardman will split up the No. 2 receiver role in KC. Head coach Andy Reid believes that both players have big play potential. Hardman only saw one target […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoTravis Kelce is an Elite Option for Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got off to a bit of a slow start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. He managed three receptions and 88 yards, but fantasy owners are used to more from Kelce. Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is going to be sidelined for awhile, so Kelce and Sammy Watkins will […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoSammy Watkins is Strong WR1 Against Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins had a historic game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. He caught nine passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is going to be sidelined for quite awhile, so Watkins will be the No. 1 receiver in KC. He's going up […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoSam Dyson Has Been Shut Down for the Season
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been shut down for the rest of the regular season. Dyson began feeling pain in his right biceps again, so the team will take the cautious approach. He's scheduled to see doctor Dr. Neal elAttrache in two weeks, so Dyson shouldn't take the mound again in 2019. […]
Andy Webb 5 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Strains His Oblique
New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) has been diagnosed with a mild left oblique strain. He suffered it on Thursday, but luckily it doesn't sound like he'll miss the rest of the regular season. However, the Yankees have not announced a timetable for his return yet. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and serve […]
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