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Tony Wolters Starting at Catcher Tuesday
Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters will bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Both Tom Murphy and Chris Iannetta will get the night off. It's difficult to own any catchers in Colorado because the Rockies like to use three of them. Wolters is by far the […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoDerek Dietrich is Out on Tuesday
Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cameron Maybin will slide over to left field and bat fifth against lefty Ryan Yarbrough. Dietrich is getting the night off against a left-handed starter, but is normally the starting left fielder in Miami. Dietrich […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoTucker Barnhart Resting on Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Curt Casali is behind the plate and batting seventh against righty Lucas Giolito. Barnhart should be added in mixed leagues and in leagues where owners are desperate for catching help. Barnhart should be back in […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoScott Schebler Sitting on Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Adam Duvall is back in the lineup and batting sixth, while Jesse Winker slides over to right field and bats fifth against righty Lucas Giolito. Schebler is getting a routine day off, but should be […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoAvisail Garcia Starting Despite Hamstring Issue
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) continues to stay in the starting lineup despite battling hamstring tightness. Garcia is currently on a 12-game hitting streak, so the Sox aren't going to take him out of the batting order. Garcia will play right field and bat third against Reds righty Anthony DeSclafani. Garcia is becoming […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoAledmys Diaz is Sitting on Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Lourdes Gurriel will play shortstop and bat eighth against righty Zack Wheeler. Diaz is worth a look in AL-only leagues for someone who is very desperate for help at shortstop. Gurriel isn't worth an add […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJose Reyes is Out of the Lineup Tuesday
New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Amed Rosario will play shortstop and bat ninth against righty Marco Estrada. Reyes should be left on the waiver wire in all leagues. Rosario is worth a look in NL-only leagues and could be […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoAaron Altherr Not Starting on Tuesday
Philadelphia Philliles outfielder Aaron Altherr (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against righty Alex Cobb and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Williams will draw the start in right field and bat fifth on Tuesday. Altherr is only an option in NL-only leagues, and even then he's a risky choice. Williams is a […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJorge Alfaro Sitting on Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Andrew Knapp will bat seventh and do the catching against righty Alex Cobb. Alfaro is normally the everyday catcher, but Tuesday is just a routine off day. Fantasy owners in desperate need of a catcher could […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoWilmer Difo Not Starting on Tuesday
Washington Nationals infielder Wilmer Difo (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Daniel Murphy will play second base and bat fifth against lefty Brian Johnson. Mark Reynolds will play first base and Murphy slides back over to second for Tuesday's contest. Difo has seen more playing time […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoBrock Holt Sitting on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Brock Holt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Eduardo Nunez will bat seventh and play second base against righty Tanner Roark. It's surprising to see Holt out of the lineup after a 3-for-3 performance on Monday. Holt sadly doesn't see enough playing time to […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJosh Bell is Out on Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Freese will bat sixth and play first base against lefty Alex Wood. Bell does not hit quite as well against left-handed pitching, so the Pirates will go with Freese at first for Monday's […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoStarling Marte is Sitting on Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Austin Meadows will bat first and play center field against lefty Alex Wood. It's unclear why Marte is getting another day off after sitting out on Sunday. Meadows is a sleeper DFS option against the […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoTony Cingrani Throwing Bullpen Session on Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tony Cingrani (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Monday. Cingrani has been sidelined for roughly a month with a strained left shoulder. It's unclear when he'll be back in the bullpen, but throwing a bullpen session is good news. He belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues right […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoChris Iannetta Starting on Monday
Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta will draw the start behind the plate against lefty Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Tom Murphy and Iannetta have been splitting time at catcher. It's tough to trust either player in fantasy leagues right now, but both are options if you're desperate enough. Iannetta is a […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoJ.D. Martinez is Not Starting on Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Martinez normally serves as the designated hitter, but he is not able to do that when playing in Washington in a National League park. He will be given the day off on Monday. The Red […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoLorenzo Cain Likely to Be Activated Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (groin) said on Sunday there's a "really, really, really good chance" that he's activated from the disabled list on Wednesday when first eligible. He was sent to the disabled list early last week, but has been making solid progress. The Brewers are currently without Christian Yelich (back) as well, so […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoMallex Smith is Out on Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Daniel Robertson will bat third and play left field against lefty Wei-Yin Chen. Smith does not hit overly well against lefty pitchers, so it's not surprising to see him out of the lineup for this […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoAdam Duvall is Sitting on Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Jesse Winker will bat sixth and play left field against veteran righty James Shields. Duvall has been losing playing time lately to the red-hot Winker, but that's not surprising. Both players are worth owning in […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoEduardo Nunez Not Starting on Monday
Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Brock Holt will bat sixth and play second base against Nationals' starter Max Scherzer. Holt has been a decent hitter this season, but is not a fantasy option or a DFS candidate against Scherzer.
Andy Webb 7 years agoTrevor Richards Will Start on Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards has been named the starter for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Marlins have not announced who is going to start in Wednesday's contest. Richards has been inconsistent this season and is difficult to trust in fantasy leagues. The Rays normally don't have a strong offense, but Richards […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoPeter Moylan Lands on 10-Day DL
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Peter Moylan (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The team is calling the injury a right forearm strain. It's unclear how long Moylan will be sidelined. He was not someone worth owning in basically any leagues when healthy. It's unclear who the Braves will recall to […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoDanny Salazar Officially Done for 2018
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He will miss the rest of the 2018 season and will not throw for 12 to 18 weeks. Salazar was unable to pitch in 2018 and can be dropped in all fantasy leagues.
Andy Webb 7 years agoMatt Adams Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams (finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday. Adams was able to hit in a simulated game without any issues on Monday. There is a chance that Adams is activated and back with the Nats on Wednesday. He's been out since mid-June but is very close […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoChristian Yelich Remains Out on Monday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will miss his fourth straight game on Monday. He continues to be bothered by lower back tightness but did take some swings on Sunday. Ryan Braun, Keon Broxton and Eric Thames will cover the Brewers outfield on Monday against Twins righty Kyle Gibson.
Andy Webb 7 years agoRyan Zimmerman Nearing Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) hit in a simulated game on Monday. Matt Adams (finger) and Matt Wieters (hamstring) were also able to get in some swings during Monday's sim game. Zimmerman was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Saturday, and isn't eligible to return until July 9. He's struggled this season, […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoDaniel Robertson Starts at Third Base
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson will draw the start at third base against Astros' righty Gerrit Cole. Willy Adames will slide over to second base Adeiny Hechavarria starts at shortstop. Robertson will bat sixth, but has a tough assignment against Cole on Friday. However, Robertson is worth an add in AL-only leagues and some […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoCarlos Gomez Sitting on Friday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Joey Wendle will move into left field for this contest and Mallex Smith slides over to right field against righty Gerrit Cole. Gomez has solid career numbers off Cole, but is hitting just .197 this […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoC.J. Cron Resting on Friday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Cron is getting a day off against Astros' righty Gerrit Cole. Matt Duffy will serve as DH and bat second on Friday. Cron has been slumping lately, but his power alone makes him worth […]
Andy Webb 7 years agoGeorge Springer Sitting on Friday
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Friday. Springer has been slumping lately and will get a rest day. Tony Kemp, Jake Marisnick, and Josh Reddick will cover the outfield for the Astros on Friday. Wilmer Font is on the mound for the Rays, so adding these bats to […]
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