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Justin Turner is Held Out on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (shin) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Turner fouled a ball off his shin during Friday's game. The X-rays came back negative, so Turner is considered day-to-day at the moment. Matt Beaty will cover first base and bat sixth, while Max […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Adam Plutko is Starting on Saturday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will draw the start versus the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Plutko will make the start on Saturday which will push back Carlos Carrasco and Shane Bieber. Plutko missed the first five weeks of the season due to a forearm injury. He's not a reliable streaming option, even against the […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Brendan Rodgers Will Start Again
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers will remain in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rodgers made his MLB debut on Friday, but went hitless. Ryan McMahon is struggling with the bat, so Rodgers should continue seeing playing time. Rodgers will bat seventh and play second base versus righty Aaron Nola. […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Ian Desmond Getting A Day Off
Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Desmond has a shaky .219 batting average, but has hit five home runs and knocked in 20 runs. David Dahl will draw the start in center field and at third versus righty Aaron Nola. Dahl […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Didi Gregorius Will Play in Extended Spring Training Games
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is scheduled to begin playing in extended spring training games on Monday. Gregorius is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees plan to use Gregorius at designated hitter when he returns that way they don't put too much stress on his elbow. There is a chance that […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Jose Peraza is Resting on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Peraza continues to struggle with the bat, so he'll sit the bench in this one. Derek Dietrich will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus righty Walker Buehler. Dietrich doesn't have much […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Kendrys Morales is Sitting Out on Saturday
New York Yankees designated hitter Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Morales hit his first home run on the Yankees during Friday's contest. The Yankees are banged up at the moment, so Morales actually has some fantasy value despite his recent struggles with the […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Travis d'Arnaud is Sitting on Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis D'Arnaud (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The newly acquired catcher will sit this one out, but should be back in there on Sunday. Erik Kratz will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus righty Masahiro Tanaka. Kratz […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Hunter Wood Activated on Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Wood (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Wood missed the last two weeks due to right shoulder soreness. He's pitched 6 1/3 innings and has not allowed a run yet this year. He'll likely pitch in the middle relief most of the time, but should see spot […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
James Paxton is Still Dealing with Discomfort
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list next week. He was placed on there May 4th due to left knee inflammation. However, Paxton says that he is still dealing with discomfort in his knee. He's scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, so hopefully […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Tyreke Evans Disqualified from NBA
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Tyreke Evans has been disqualified from the NBA due to violation of the league's substance abuse policy. Evans won't be allowed to play in the NBA for two years. However, after those two years, he's eligible to seek reinstatement. Evans is currently 31 years old and was going to be a free […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Jose Altuve Could Return Next Week
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) is hopeful that he'll be able to resume baseball activities in a few days. The Astros are going to wait and see how he feels after doing activities before they decide when he'll be ready to return. Altuve is eligible to be activated next Tuesday, so hopefully he […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Trevor Williams Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Williams left during Thursday's start after going just 3 2/3 innings of work. The injury is being called a right side strain and it appears he could be sidelined for quite some time. It's unclear who is going to take […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Mike Moustakas is Out of the Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The Brewers are facing a lefty pitcher, so they decided to play matchups and go with a right-handed batter. Hernan Perez will bat sixth and play third base versus Max Fried. Perez can be avoided […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Niko Goodrum is Scratched on Friday
Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Goodrum is dealing with flu-like symptoms, so he'll get the night off. Gordon Beckham will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Frankie Montas. Beckham is in a favorable part of the order, but hitters are […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Jackie Bradley Jr. is Out of the Lineup on Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Bradley has been awful with the bat this season, so the Red Sox are looking to shake up their lineup. J.D. Martinez will bat third and play right field, while Eduardo Nunez serves as […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Versus Lefty
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Kiermaier is getting the day off against the left-handed starter. Guillermo Heredia will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus lefty CC Sabathia. Heredia doesn't have enough upside with the bat […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Daniel Murphy is Absent on Friday
Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rockies will play matchups and go with the right-handed bat against the lefty starter. Mark Reynolds will draw the start at first base and bat cleanup versus lefty Cole Irvin. Reynolds hasn't done enough […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Adam Eaton is Out Against Lefty
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This is not a surprising move as the Nats are facing veteran left-hander Cole Hamels. Michael A. Taylor will draw the start in center field and bat eighth against Hamels. Taylor can be ignored in fantasy contests.
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Trevor Story is Back in the Lineup
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Story left Wednesday's game due to a bruised left knee. The Rockies didn't play on Thursday, so Story is refreshed and ready to roll in this contest. He'll bat second and play shortstop versus lefty Cole […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
David Price on Track to Return Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is on track to return to the starting rotation against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Price has been making solid progress, and there was some hope that he could even return this weekend. He's been sidelined the last two weeks due to elbow tendinitis. Fantasy owners […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Malcolm Brogdon Will Come Off Bench Again
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon will come off the bench again for Game 2 versus the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Head coach Mike Budenholzer liked what he saw from Brogdon off the bench in Game 1. Nikola Mirotic will continue to start, but Brogdon could end up taking over as starter. However, if Brogdon continues […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Colin Moran is Out Versus Lefty
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Pirates are going to play matchups until Jung Ho Kang (oblique) is eligible to return from the injured list. Moran usually gets the starts versus right-handed pitchers. He's worth grabbing in fantasy leagues […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Jay Bruce is Sitting on Thursday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Mallex Smith was recalled after crushing the ball in the minors, but he struggled with the Mariners early in the season. He'll draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus righty Michael Pineda. Smith […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Tim Beckham is Out of the Lineup on Thursday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Tim Beckham (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Dee Gordon (wrist) is back in the lineup, so he might cut into Beckham's playing time. J.P. Crawford is seeing playing time at shortstop, but that could quickly be reduced if he continues to struggle. […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Dee Gordon Returns to the Lineup
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Gordon missed five games due to wrist discomfort, but feels good enough to play now. Gordon will leadoff and play second base against righty Michael Pineda. This is a favorable matchup for Gordon, so DFS […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Rowdy Tellez is Sitting Out on Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a routine day off for the lefty slugger. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bat second and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Dylan Covey. This could make for an […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Clayton Richard is Scheduled to Start Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) is expected to draw the start versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Richard has been out all season due to issues with his right knee. The veteran lefty could have some decent DFS appeal against the White Sox, but won't have much fantasy value after that.
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Jose Leclerc Will Serve as Opener on Friday
Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be Leclerc's first career start in the MLB. Leclerc began the season as the closer, but struggled, so Chris Martin took over as the closer in Arlington. Leclerc is expected to pitch an inning or […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Austin Riley Remains in the Lineup
Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley will remain in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Riley was recalled from the minors on Wednesday and made his MLB debut. Ender Inciarte is on the injured list, so it looks like Riley is going to play every day for Atlanta. Riley is worth […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago