Justin Smoak Getting a Day Off

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This appears to be a routine day off for the switch hitting slugger. Cavan Biggio will slide over to first base and bat sixth versus righty Merrill Kelly. Biggio hasn't done much with the […]

Adam Jones Remains Out on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jones has been sidelined since June 5 with a hamstring issue. However, the D-Backs don't believe that Jones is going to land on the injured list. Tim Locastro will bat eighth and play right field […]

Adam Haseley Scratched on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (hip) has been scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds. Haseley is dealing with a sore left hip flexor, but is expected to be back sometime this weekend. Scott Kingery will slide into center field and bat seventh versus righty Tyler Mahle. Kingery has been hot with the […]

Kevon Looney Could Return This Series

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (collarbone) was originally ruled out for the rest of the Finals, but that might not be the case anymore. Looney was diagnosed with a fracture in his collarbone, but the medical staff thinks Looney could return this series. It's safe to assume he'll sit out of Friday's Game 4. […]

Klay Thompson Expected to Play in Game 4

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (hamstring) is expected to return for Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Toronto Raptors. Thompson missed Game 3, but it would be surprising to see him sit out once again. Head coach Steve Kerr expects Thompson to get out there for Friday's contest. Kevin Durant (calf) remains […]

Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) has been ruled out for Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors. Durant has not played in this series and has yet to participate in full-contact practice. It's unclear whether or not Durant will even play in the NBA Finals. It doesn't appear he's making much progress, but we'll […]

Taurean Prince Has Been Traded to Nets

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guard Allen Crabbe and multiple draft picks. The Nets save roughly $15 million by trading Crabbe away. That gives them more cap space for pursuing free agents this summer. The Hawks will receive the No. 17 pick in the 2019 […]

Howie Kendrick in at First Base on Thursday

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick will join the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Matt Adams normally plays first base, but will sit out against the left-handed starter. Kendrick bats fifth and plays first base versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Kendrick has been fantastic with the bat and is someone worth considering […]

Eric Hosmer is Resting on Thursday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine day off for Hosmer against the left-handed starter. Wil Myers will cover first base and bat second versus lefty Patrick Corbin. Myers is not been reliable with the […]

Adam Eaton Resting on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Eaton will get a routine day off against the left-handed starter. Michael A. Taylor will draw the start in center field and bat eighth versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Taylor can be ignored in both fantasy […]

Matt Olson Sits Against Lefty

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Olson hasn't hit for much average this season, but he's not sitting out due to poor performance. The A's just want to play matchups and get Mark Canha in at first base versus the […]

Brandon Drury Starting in Right Field on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Brandon Drury will move into the outfield for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Drury will bat eighth and play right field versus lefty J.A. Happ. Randal Grichuk normally starts in right field, but he'll serve as the designated hitter while Rowdy Tellez sits out against the left-handed starter. Drury […]

Tim Beckham is Sitting on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Tim Beckham (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Beckham is hitless over his last four games and will ride the bench in this one. Dylan Moore will draw the start at shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Brad Peacock. Moore is batting too low […]

Albert Almora Jr. Sidelined Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Almora has not started a game since June 1 versus St. Louis. Newly acquired Carlos Gonzalez has been seeing playing time, so Almora is the odd man out. Gonzalez will bat fifth and play right […]

Ryan Braun is Sitting on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder. Ben Gamel will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Gamel has been decent with the bat, but lacks power and […]

Joakim Soria Will Be the Opener Wednesday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Joakim Soria will be given the start against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Soria will pitch in the first inning and righty Daniel Mengden will follow him. Mengden was scheduled to start, but the Athletics are going this route for some reason. Mengden is expected to pitch multiple innings, so fantasy […]

Martin Prado Gets the Day Off

Miami Marlins first baseman Martin Prado (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran slugger has been below average this season and will get the day off to rest. Garrett Cooper will draw the start at first base and bat second versus righty Jimmy Nelson. It's never […]

Tyler Naquin is in the Lineup Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Naquin was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He missed roughly a month due to a knee issue. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat ninth against lefty Martin Perez on Wednesday. Naquin should be […]

C.J. Cron is Back on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The slugging first baseman was given the day off to rest on Tuesday. He'll bat fifth and play first base versus righty Tyler Clippard on Wednesday. Cron has been surprisingly solid with the bat this season, so […]

Harold Castro Starting at Second Base on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Harold Castro will be given the start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. He was recalled on Tuesday with Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) hitting the injured list. He'll likely play a utility role with Detroit, so it's unclear how much playing time he'll see. Castro will play second base and bat sixth […]

Teoscar Hernandez to See More Playing Time

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will reportedly see more playing time down the stretch of the season, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Hernandez has been awful with the bat this season, but the Jays believe he can bounce back. The Jays aren't in playoff contention, so they will likely give Hernandez a long […]

Kevin Durant Ruled Out For Game 3

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) has been ruled out for Game 3 versus the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Durant hasn't been cleared for contact, so who knows if he'll even be able to play in Game 4. Andre Iguodala and Quinn Cook will continue to be asked to fill the void with Durant […]

Klay Thompson is Questionable for Game 3

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (hamstring) is questionable for Game 3 versus the Toronto Raptors. Thompson was able to shoot some during Tuesday's practice, but it's unclear if he'll actually be able to suit up. This is likely going to be a game-time call, but Thompson has never missed a playoff game in his […]

Kevon Looney Out for Rest of Finals

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (collarbone) will be sidelined the rest of the NBA Finals. Looney suffered a fractured collarbone and won't be able to participate in the rest of the series. DeMarcus Cousins, Jordan Bell, and Andrew Bogut will see increased playing time. Luckily, the Warriors have depth, so this injury doesn't hurt […]

Andrew Moore Gets the Start on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Andrew Moore will receive the spot start against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Moore posted a 9.98 ERA in the minors this season, so he doesn't have any fantasy value here. The Astros have a strong offense, so if anything, bet against Moore in DFS contests on Tuesday.

Scott Kingery Gets the Nod at Third Base

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery will cover third base against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Maikel Franco normally gets the start at third base, but he's been horrible with the bat, so the Phillies are giving him the day off. Kingery will cover third and bat seventh versus righty Chris Paddack. Kingery could see […]

Adam Haseley is Starting on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley has been recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday. The top prospect will draw the start in center field and bat eighth versus righty Chris Paddack. Andrew McCutchen (knee) tore his ACL and is done for the season, so Haseley has a real chance to play everyday in Philly. He should provide […]

Kelvin Gutierrez Recalled, Starting on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez has been recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday. Hunter Dozier (chest) was placed on the injured list Monday, so Gutierrez will fill in at third base. Gutierrez hit .281/.300/.386 with a homer and 11 RBI during his 15 games in Kansas City this season. However, he'll likely split the […]

Andrew McCutchen is Done for the Year

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. He suffered the injury during a rundown in San Diego on Monday. He was having a surprisingly strong season in Philly, so this news is going to hurt tons of fantasy owners. […]

Avisail Garcia Back In Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Tuesday after missing the weekend series against the Twins due to hamstring tightness. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second against lefty Ryan Carpenter on Tuesday. Carpenter has been awful this season, so Garcia has some cheap DFS appeal in […]