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Derek Dietrich is Out of the Lineup on Monday
Miami Marlins first baseman Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to just be a routine off day for Dietrich. Peter O'Brien will play first base and bat cleanup versus righty Erick Fedde. O'Brien has not hit well this season in limited plate appearances, […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Joe Mauer is Back in the Lineup on Monday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Mauer received a rest day on Sunday, but will be back in the lineup for this contest. He'll lead off and play first base against righty Jordan Zimmermann. Mauer has been hitting well lately, so he's […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Justin Smoak is Out on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Jays want to give Rowdy Tellez regular playing time, so Smoak and Kendrys Morales have lost some at-bats lately. Tellez will bat seventh and play first base against righty Evan Phillips. Tellez should be […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
J.P. Crawford is Starting on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is playing shortstop and batting eighth against righty Zack Wheeler on Monday. Scott Kingery (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. Maikel Franco (shoulder, neck) is sidelined as well, so Asdrubal Cabrera will play third base in the meantime. That means Kingery and Crawford could […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Asdrubal Cabrera Remains in the Lineup on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera remains in the starting lineup for the third straight game on Monday. Maikel Franco (shoulder, neck) is out for the fifth consecutive game on Monday. Cabrera will bat third and play third base against righty Zack Wheeler. Cabrera has not been great with the bat lately, but he's worth a […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Josh Harrison Sitting Out Third Straight Game on Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Harrison has been dealing with lingering hamstring issues, so the Pirates have been cautious with him over the last few weeks. Harrison should not be counted on in fantasy leagues right now. Adam Frazier […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Cooper Kupp Hauls in Six Catches on Sunday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp caught six passes for 63 yards in the 34-0 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday. He was targeted six times and was able to bring in all of them. Both Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods were making plays as well, so Kupp is going to have to share […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Robert Woods Bounces Back in Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods was quiet in the Week 1 victory over the Raiders. However, Woods picked up the speed against the Cardinals in Week 2. He caught six passes for 81 yards, but did not find the end zone. Woods was targeted nine times and quarterback Jared Goff missed him when […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Malcolm Brown Plays Well in Fourth Quarter
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown does not see much action normally with Todd Gurley as the lead back. However, Todd Gurley was dealing with cramps and left during the fourth quarter on Sunday. Brown was given all the workload during the fourth quarter. He finished with 12 carries and 46 yards. A fairly […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Chris Conley Scores in Week 2 Victory
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley has been pushed down the depth chart this season. He's lost basically all his fantasy value with Travis Kelce, Sammy Watkins, and Tyreek Hill being ahead of him. Conley caught both his targets for 17 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. However, Conley is not relevant for fantasy […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Tyreek Hill Hauls in Touchdown in Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill came back down to Earth after an incredible Week 1 performance against the Chargers. Hill caught five passes for 90 yards and one touchdown in the Week 2 victory over the Steelers. This was still a solid performance for Hill, but he was only targeted six times. Sammy […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Sammy Watkins Has Solid Performance in Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins had a bounce-back performance on Sunday after having three catches for 21 yards in Week 1. Watkins caught six passes for 100 yards in the Week 2 victory over the Steelers. Unfortunately, Watkins has not able to find the end zone, but it was a solid performance and […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Travis Kelce Hauls in Two Touchdowns on Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had an awful Week 1, as he finished with one reception for six yards and disappointed many fantasy owners. However, Kelce had an incredible Week 2 performance against the Steelers. He caught seven passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Kelce was targeted 10 times and was clearly […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Kareem Hunt Has Bounce-Back Game
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt finished with 49 yards during the Week 1 victory over the Chargers. The air attack has been excellent for the Chiefs, so Hunt could see less of a workload this season. Hunt had 18 carries for 75 yards and did catch a five-yard pass for a touchdown in […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Patrick Mahomes Throws Six Touchdowns
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a career day against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Mahomes went 23-for-28 with 326 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions. Mahomes now has 10 touchdowns in the first two weeks. No one expected Mahomes to be this good, but he's looking like an elite quarterback right now. […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Kyle Seager is Sitting Out on Saturday
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Seager is getting the night off against lefty starter Andrew Heaney. Kristopher Negron will bat eighth and play third base against Heaney. Seager should be back in the lineup on Sunday. Negron can be […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
David Dahl, Carlos Gonzalez Out on Saturday
Colorado Rockies outfielders David Dahl (rest) and Carlos Gonzalez (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies are facing Madison Bumgarner, so Dahl and Gonzalez will sit out against the lefty starter. Matt Holliday will bat fifth and play left field, while Noel Cuevas will bat […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Robinson Chirinos is Back in the Lineup on Saturday
Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Chirinos was given the day off on Friday and has been playing as a part-time player recently. He'll bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate against lefty Eric Lauer. Chirinos should be a sleeper […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Wil Myers Will Lead Off on Saturday
San Diego Padres third baseman Wil Myers will lead off and play third base against lefty Alex Claudio on Saturday. Myers jumps around in the batting order quite often, but seeing him in the one-hole is quite odd. Myers has been decent with the bat this season, but the Padres likely expected more out of […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Francisco Mejia is Sitting Out on Saturday
San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. It appears this is just a routine rest day for Mejia, so he should be back in the lineup on Sunday. Austin Hedges will bat fifth and draw the start behind the plate against lefty Alex […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Jorge Polanco is Sitting Out on Saturday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Polanco is hitting .316/.396/.456 with two home runs and 18 RBI off right-handed pitching this season, but will receive a rare off day on Saturday. Ehire Adrianza will bat eighth and play shortstop against righty […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Logan Forsythe Returns to the Lineup Saturday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Forsythe was given a rare off day on Friday to rest. He'll bat second and play second play versus righty Ian Kennedy. Forsythe is not normally worth considering in DFS contests, but Kennedy has been […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Corey Dickerson Returns to the Lineup on Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dickerson received the night off on Friday against lefty Gio Gonzalez. He'll bat fifth and play left field against righty Zach Davies on Saturday. Dickerson is worth considering for DFS contests. He's solid with the bat against […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Josh Harrison Heads Back to the Bench on Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Harrison has seen his playing time decrease heavily over the last few weeks. He's nursing a hamstring injury, so the Pirates have been cautious with him lately. Adam Frazier will lead off and play second […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Ryan Braun is Sitting Out Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Braun has just one hit over his last five games, so he'll get a day off on Saturday. Christian Yelich will slide over to left field and bat second against righty Ivan Nova. Yelich is […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Curtis Granderson Will Lead Off on Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Curtis Granderson will lead off and play right field versus righty Ivan Nova on Saturday. Granderson has not played a bunch since being traded to the Brewers from Toronto. He went 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs scored on Wednesday. Granderson is not valuable in fantasy leagues, but he could […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Brian McCann is Back in the Lineup Saturday
Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The struggling veteran McCann has sat out the last two games, but returns on Saturday. He'll bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate versus righty Zack Godley. McCann can be avoided in DFS contests and […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Aaron Altherr Remains in the Lineup on Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr remains in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. Altherr went 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's victory over the Marlins. He's basically only a part-time player that hits against left-handed pitching. Altherr will bat sixth and play left field against lefty Jarlin […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Matt Davidson is Back in the Lineup on Saturday
Chicago White Sox corner infielder Matt Davidson (calf) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Davidson sat out the last four games while dealing with a minor calf issue. He'll bat seventh and serve as the DH against righty Yefry Ramirez on Saturday. He could be a decent DFS […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago
Welington Castillo is Back in the Lineup Saturday
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Castillo sat out the last two games, but is back in the lineup on Saturday. He'll bat sixth and start behind the plate versus righty Yefry Ramirez. Castillo has struggled since returning from his suspension. However, […]
Andy Webb 6 years ago