Wilmer Flores Starting At First Base For NLDS Game 5

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is getting the start at first base on Thursday. The veteran is hitting seventh in Game 5 of the Giants' National League Division Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-handed reliever Corey Knebel is serving as the opener for Los Angeles with left-hander Julio Urias, who usually starts, […]

AJ Pollock On The Bench For NLDS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will start Thursday's National League Division Series contest against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb on the bench. Pollock hit .297 with a .355 on-base percentage, 21 home runs and nine stolen bases in 422 plate appearances during the regular season. He previously started the first three […]

Mike Yastrzemski Not Starting NLDS Game 2

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is on the bench Saturday. The Giants will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias in the second game of their National League Division Series but will start Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant, and Austin Slater from left to right in the outfield. Yastrzemski hit .224 […]

Tommy La Stella Isn't In NLDS Game 2 Lineup

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella isn't starting on Saturday. The Giants will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias in Game 2 of their National League Division Series but will do so with La Stella on the bench. The infielder hit .250 with a .308 on-base percentage and […]

Dylan Cease To Start ALDS Game 3 For Chicago

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease will start for the team on Sunday. The White Sox lost the first two games of their American League Division Series against the Houston Astros and will now turn to Cease to help them turn things around. Cease pitched to a 3.91 ERA and a 3.40 FIP in 165.2 […]

Rowdy Tellez Not Starting NLDS Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez isn't in the team's lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series. The first baseman hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning during Friday's series-opening win, but he'll head to the bench on Saturday with left-hander Max Fried taking the mound for […]

Omar Narvaez On The Bench For NLDS Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game. Narvaez had a hit in three plate appearances on Friday in Milwaukee's series-opening win, but the Brewers will instead turn to Manny Pina behind the plate in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves and left-handed starter […]

Joc Pederson Not In NLDS Game 2 Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The outfielder connected on a pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning of Friday's series-opening loss and has two home runs in 13 career plate appearances against Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff, but will […]

Daniel Norris Left Off Milwaukee's NLDS Roster

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Daniel Norris isn't on the team's 26-man roster for the National League Division Series. Norris pitched to a 6.64 ERA and a 6.81 FIP in 20.1 innings for the Brewers after being acquired in a trade with the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline. Overall, the left-hander pitched to a 6.16 […]

Chris Taylor On The Bench For NLDS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor is on the bench for the first game of the National League Division Series. Taylor hit a walk-off home run in the team's Wild-Card game win over the St. Louis Cardinals but won't be starting against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Taylor didn't start in the […]

Chris Martin Left Off Atlanta's NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves reliever Chris Martin wasn't included on the team's 26-man roster for their National League Division Series matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers. The reliever pitched to a 3.95 ERA and a 3.47 FIP in 43.1 innings this season. As has been the case for much of Martin's Major League career, he did an excellent […]

Richard Rodriguez Left Off Atlanta's NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves reliever Richard Rodriguez was left off the team's 26-man roster for the National League Division Series. Rodriguez, who was acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, pitched to a 2.94 ERA, a 4.04 FIP, 42 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 64.1 innings this season. He also registered 14 saves […]

Bobby Dalbec On The Bench For ALDS Game 2

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec isn't starting the second game of the American League Division Series. Dalbec started at first base and hit seventh in Game 1, going hitless in four plate appearances. The 26-year-old hit .240 with a .298 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and two stolen bases in 453 plate appearances […]

J.D. Martinez In ALDS Game 2 Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter and outfielder J.D. Martinez (ankle) is back in the lineup for Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Shane Baz. Martinez wasn't on Boston's roster for the team's Wild-Card game win against the New York Yankees due to a left ankle sprain. […]

Jose Siri On Houston's ALDS Roster

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri is on the team's 26-man American League Division Series roster. The 25-year-old provided some instant production for the Astros this season, hitting .304 with a .347 on-base percentage, four home runs and three stolen bases in 49 plate appearances. He's one of six outfielders on the roster for Houston's series […]

Cristian Javier On Houston's ALDS Roster

Houston Astros relief pitcher Cristian Javier is on the team's American League Division Series roster. Javier began the season as a starter but switched to a relief role after nine outings in the rotation. Overall, the 24-year-old has pitched to a 3.55 ERA, a 4.43 FIP, 130 strikeouts, and 53 walks in 101.1 innings this […]

Marwin Gonzalez Left Off Houston's ALDS Roster

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez was left off the team's 26-man roster for the American League Division Series. Gonzalez hit .199 with a .275 on-base percentage, five home runs, and three stolen bases in 307 plate appearances this season. The veteran started the season with the Boston Red Sox but joined the Astros in late […]

Jake Odorizzi Isn't On Houston's ALDS Roster

Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi was left off the team's 26-man American League Division Series roster. The Astros announced the roster on Thursday, but it didn't include the veteran starter. Odorizzi, his first season in an Astros uniform, pitched to a 4.21 ERA, 4.48 FIP, 91 strikeouts and 34 walks in 104 2/3 innings during […]

J.D. Martinez On Boston's ALDS Roster

Boston Red Sox outfielder and designated hitter J.D. Martinez (ankle) is on the team's 26-man roster for their American League Division Series matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez wasn't on the roster for Boston's Wild-Card game win over the New York Yankees due to a left ankle sprain. The veteran hit .286 with a .349 […]

Matt Barnes Left Off ALDS Roster

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes isn't on the team's American League Division Series roster. The Red Sox announced their roster for the next round of the playoffs on Thursday, but it didn't include the veteran reliever. Barnes pitched to a 3.79 ERA and a 3.21 FIP in 54.2 innings during the regular season. […]

Gavin Sheets In ALDS Game 1 Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Gavin Sheets is in the lineup for the first game of the American League Division Series. Sheets is getting the start at first base and is batting seventh against Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.. The 25-year-old hit .250 with a .324 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 179 […]

Cesar Hernandez Not In ALDS Game 1 Lineup

Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez isn't in the starting lineup for the first game of the American League Division Series. The White Sox will match up with Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. but will do so with Hernandez on the bench. Hernandez hit .232 with a .309 on-base percentage, three home runs, […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - AL Central

It’s never too early to start laying the groundwork for a fantasy championship run next fall, whether you’re looking to repeat or not. Maybe you found success with 2021 breakout fantasy stars Tyler O’Neill or Cedric Mullins. Maybe you were a big believer in Austin Riley, Jordan Romano, or Jonathan India. Identifying and drafting or adding […]

Omar Narvaez On The Bench On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't starting against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias on Saturday night. The 29-year-old is hitting .268 with a .344 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 442 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with Manny Pina getting the start instead. Pina is batting eighth on Saturday. […]

Josh Rojas Not Starting Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Antonio Senzatela. Rojas is batting .263 with a .339 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and nine stolen bases in 545 plate appearances this season. Rojas started at third base on Friday, but it'll be Josh […]

Ozzie Albies Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is on the bench on Saturday. Atlanta will take on the New York Mets and right-handed starter Carlos Carrasco but will do so without the 24-year-old in the lineup. Albies has been plenty productive this season, hitting .259 with a .311 on-base percentage, 30 home runs, and 20 stolen […]

Cesar Hernandez Isn't Starting Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning. The veteran is batting .226 with a .305 on-base percentage, three home runs, and a stolen base in 213 plate appearances since joining the White Sox from the Cleveland Indians in a mid-season […]

Chris Taylor On The Bench Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. The 30-year-old is hitting .254 with a .342 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 577 plate appearances this season. AJ Pollock, Cody Bellinger, and Mookie Betts are starting from left to […]

Amed Rosario Not Starting On Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario isn't in the lineup on Saturday. Cleveland will take on the Texas Rangers and right-handed starter Jordan Lyles but will do so with one of their best hitters in Rosario on the bench. The 25-year-old is batting .282 with a .321 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 12 stolen bases […]

Mark Canha Isn't Starting On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros and right-hander Jake Odorizzi. In 621 plate appearances this season, Canha is hitting .232 with a .357 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and 12 stolen bases. Instead, Seth Brown is batting fifth and starting in left field. Fantasy […]