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Wilson Ramos is Sitting Out on Friday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Ramos will sit out for the third game in a row. The Phillies aren't playing for much, so they might as well let their younger players get some playing time. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJustin Bour is in the Lineup on Friday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Justin Bour is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bour will play first base and bat second versus righty Mike Foltynewicz. Bour has not seen much playing time lately and has mainly been used off the bench this month. He's not going to be worth […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoCorey Dickerson is Back on Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dickerson sat out on Thursday against lefty Jon Lester. He'll bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Dickerson is hitting 1.233 OPS over the last two weeks. He should be a reliable fantasy option […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoAdam Frazier is Back in the Lineup on Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Frazier was given an off day on Thursday against the left-handed starter. Frazier will lead off and play right field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. He's hitting .296/.368/.488 with eight home runs and 28 RBI off right-handed pitching […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTyreek Hill Should Bounce Back in Week 4
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill failed to find the end zone for the first time this season during the Week 3 victory over the 49ers. It was a rough week for Hill as he only caught two passes for 51 yards. It appears that was likely just a fluke week as Travis Kelce […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoKareem Hunt Could Struggle in Week 4
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt might not be able to find room to run against a Broncos run defense that has been strong this season. Hunt has only rushed for over 50 yards once through three games. It appears he does not have the same ceiling that he did last season. The Chiefs […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoPatrick Mahomes Should Be Excellent Option in Week 4
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a new NFL record with 13 touchdowns through his first three games. Mahomes has been truly been excellent and basically unstoppable this season. There should be no reason that Mahomes slows down in Week 4 against a Broncos team that has struggled. Mahomes owners should be in for […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoRobert Woods Goes Over 100 Yards in Victory
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods hauled in five catches for 101 yards and one touchdown in the victory over the Vikings on Thursday. Woods has able to have another solid week in fantasy despite seeing only five targets. Both Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp saw more targets, but Woods was able to make […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoBrandin Cooks Scores TD in Victory over Vikings
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks continued his solid play against the Vikings on Thursday. Cooks finished with seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown in the victory over the Vikings. Cooks has been able to haul in just about everything thrown his way this season. He'll remain a reliable WR2 against the […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoCooper Kupp Has Incredible Game on Thursday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp had a phenomenal game against the Vikings in Week 4. Kupp finished with nine receptions for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over the Vikings. Kupp had 129 yards in the first half, including a 70-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Kupp was projected to play […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTodd Gurley Performs As Expected on Thursday
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was not expected to do much on the ground against a Vikings defense that held every other back to under 60 yards heading into Thursday. Gurley rushed 17 times for 83 yards and caught four passes for 73 yards and one touchdown. Even the best defenses in the […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJared Goff Throws 5 TDs in Victory
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff had an incredible game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Goff went 26-for-33 with 465 yards and five touchdowns without an interception in the 38-31 victory over the Vikings. Heading into that game the Vikings had only allowed their opponents to score one touchdown in each game. Clearly […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoRobert Woods Has Tough Challenge in Week 4
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has put together two respectable games after a dud in Week 1. Woods has been targeted nine times in all three games this season, but could have some issues on Thursday. The Vikings have not allowed a receiver to go over 64 yards in a single game this […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoCooper Kupp Should Be Serviceable in Week 4
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has finished with at least 52 yards in each of the first three games this season. He's been a reliable fantasy option out of the slot for the Rams. However, he's facing a Vikings defense that has not let a receiver to surpass 64 yards in a single […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoBrandin Cooks Could Have Tough Matchup on Thursday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been fantastic through the first three weeks of the season. He's been the perfect deep threat that has been missing from the Rams offense. However, he'll face off against the Vikings defense that has yet to allow a receiver to surpass 64 yards in a single game. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTodd Gurley Has Tough Challenge on Thursday
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has a tough challenge ahead of him in his Week 4 matchup against the Vikings. Gurley has posted at least 105 rushing yards or more in two of the three games this season. However, he's facing a Vikings defense that has yet to allow 60 yards to a […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJared Goff Could Struggle Against Vikings
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has been reliable through the first three weeks of the season. However, he goes up against a Vikings defense on Thursday that has allowed only one touchdown pass in each game this season. It's not that Goff is a bad fantasy option, but he likely won't have as much […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoAdrian Beltre, Elvis Andrus Out on Thursday
Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (rest) and shortstop Elvis Andrus (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. It appears both veteran sluggers will get the day off as the season slowly closes out. Jurickson Profar will play third base and bat cleanup, while Hanser Alberto will bat […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDee Gordon is Out Again on Thursday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Thursday. Gordon did not play on Wednesday and it appears the Mariners are just giving him some extra rest. Robinson Cano will play second base and bat third versus righty Ariel Jurado. Cano is hitting .480/.519/.840 […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoEdwin Encarnacion is Sitting Out on Thursday
Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Indians are giving the veteran slugger a rare rest day with the playoffs on the horizon. Josh Donaldson will DH and bat cleanup versus righty Glenn Sparkman. Donaldson is not hitting overly well […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoPablo Reyes Will Lead Off on Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Pablo Reyes will lead off and play left field versus lefty Jon Lester on Thusrday. Corey Dickerson will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Reyes is hitting .263/.333/.579 with two home runs and five RBI over the last week. Reyes has been hot at the plate since being called up. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoAdam Frazier is Sitting Out on Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Frazier will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Josh Harrison will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus lefty Jon Lester. Harrison has not seen much playing time lately, so he's […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoWillson Contreras Returns to the Lineup on Thursday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras as been in an awful slump lately, so the Cubs have given him extra rest. However, the Cubs are in a tight playoff race, so they need their best players out on the field every night. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoFreddie Freeman is Out on Thursday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. This will be a rare off day for the veteran slugger on Thursday. Ryan Flaherty will start at first base and bat eighth against lefty Jason Vargas. Flaherty has done basically nothing at the […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJay Bruce is Back in the Lineup
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bruce sat out on Wednesday to get some rest, but is ready to roll for this one. He'll bat fifth and play right field versus righty Julio Teheran. Bruce has been hitting much better lately, […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoBrandon Nimmo Will Lead Off on Thursday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will lead off and play center field versus righty Julio Teheran on Thursday. Nimmo normally bats fifth or sixth in the lineup, but will get a rare chance to bat first in this one. He's hitting .275/.419/.529 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoYuli Gurriel is Sitting Out on Thursday
Houston Astros infielder Yuli Gurriel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This looks like a routine rest day for the red-hot Gurriel who is hitting .538/.538/.923 with three home runs and 11 RBI over the last week. Tyler White will play first base and bat fifth versus […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJosh Reddick Will Lead Off on Thursday
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick will lead off and play right field versus righty David Hess on Thursday. Reddick did not play on Wednesday, but is back and batting first for this one. He's posting a .952 OPS over the last two weeks, so Reddick should be a reliable fantasy option on Thursday. Hess has […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoGeorge Springer is Out on Thursday
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This will be the second game in a row that Springer has missed. It's unclear if the Astros are just resting Springer for the playoffs or if his leg and thumb issues are still bothering him. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoChris Davis Remains Out of the Lineup on Thursday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest, neck) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Davis has not played since last Saturday and it's unclear if the Orioles are just resting him or if he is still battling a neck issue. Davis has been horrendous at the plate all […]
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