Yolmer Sanchez Returns To The Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez (quad) will return to the lineup Saturday and bat second on Saturday. Sanchez left Thursday’s game early with a quad injury and sat out on Wednesday. Sanchez will bat second on Saturday versus Bartolo Colon.

Kris Bryant Nearing A Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) could return to the active roster on Tuesday or Wednesday versus the Tigers. Manager Joe Maddon said on Saturday that “everything’s going in the right direction.” The return of Bryant will be a big boost for fantasy owners. Bryant was struggling before being placed on the disabled list, […]

Kyle Schwarber Takes A Seat Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest on Saturday versus Twins left-hander Adalberto Mejia. Schwarber tends to sit versus most lefties and will be replaced in left field by outfielder Ben Zobrist. Zobrist is hitting .309 with four home runs and 14 RBI over the past month and will bat sixth. He draws a good […]

Dylan Covey Gets Demolished On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey had a night to forget on Friday versus the Texas Rangers. Covey allowed nine runs (eight earned), eight hits, three walks and failed to record a strikeout over 2 1/3 innings Friday. Covey gave up four home runs in the outing, which caused much of the damage against […]

Johnny Cueto Performs Well In Second Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw four scoreless innings on Friday for Triple-A Sacramento. Cueto allowed four hits, one walk and struck out six batters on 69 pitches. Cueto continues to perform well wherever he has thrown this year and he is expected back as early as the beginning of July.

Addison Russell Hits A Grand Slam On Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell hit a grand slam on Friday to give the Cubs the lead and eventually the win. It was Russell’s only hit on the day, but he has now homered in consecutive games. Russell is beginning to heat up and now is the time to go after him in all formats.

Kyle Schwarber Sends One Deep Versus The Twins

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber finished Friday’s contest 1-for-2 with a pair of walks. Schwarber crushed his 16th home run of the season and is now hitting .239 with 37 home runs. The average isn’t ideal, but Schwarber continues to be a nice source of power for fantasy owners.

Ben Zobrist Goes Deep On Friday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist hit his sixth home run of the season on Friday versus the Twins. Zobrist finished the game 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. Zobrist is quietly having a solid season and is now hitting .290 with six home runs and 29 RBI. Zobrist is worth […]

Jason Heyward Scores Three Times

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored on Friday. Heyward continues to hit the ball well and is making a case to be owned in mixed leagues. Heyward has mostly hit in the No. 2 spot of the order, which is favorable for him to […]

Mike Montgomery Picks Up A Victory Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery picked up his third victory on Friday versus the Twins. Montgomery allowed five runs (three earned) on seven hits, three walks and five strikeouts. Montgomery gave up all five runs to Joe Mauer, who hit a three-run blast and knocked in a pair with a double. Montgomery has held […]

Jeff Samardzija Will Make Final Rehab Start Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija will make his fourth and final rehab start on Monday for Triple-A Sacramento. Samardzija struggled in his last outing and the Giants hope is that he can return to form on Monday. If everything goes well, Samardzija should return next weekend versus the Cardinals. Owners would be wise […]

Miguel Gonzalez Pulled Off Of Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after feeling discomfort in his shoulder. Gonzalez pitched in a rehab game on Sunday, but came out of it not feeling well. Gonzalez will get checked out by doctors and then the team will go from there.

Yolmer Sanchez Sitting With Quad Injury

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez will rest Friday after leaving Thursday’s contest early with a quad injury. Sanchez is considered day-to-day at the moment. Leury Garcia will be at the hot corner Friday and will bat sixth. Garcia is hitting .500 in 18 at-bats since returning from the disabled list and has a […]

Willson Contreras Absent From Friday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a day off on Friday versus the Twins. Contreras is heating up and has a .364 batting average with two home runs, six RBI and a stolen base in his last 22 at-bats. Chris Gimenez will replace Contreras and bat eighth in a tough battle versus Jose Berrios.

Javier Baez Resting Friday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will rest on Friday. Baez has been on fire with a .452 batting average over the past two weeks and should be back in the lineup on Saturday. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez at second base and bat third. Zobrist will face a tough battle versus Twins starter Jose […]

Tyler Chatwood Activated From Paternity List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood has been activated from the paternity list prior to Thursday’s game. It is not known when Chatwood will start next, but it will likely come on Saturday or Sunday versus the Twins. Chatwood has had poor command this year and owns a 3.95 ERA and 1.73 WHIP. As long […]

Jason Heyward Will Sit Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward will sit Thursday versus the Dodgers. Ian Happ will replace Heyward in right field and bat seventh. Happ can be avoided in DFS Thursday as he draws a tough matchup versus Clayton Kershaw. Heyward should return to the lineup on Friday.

Avisail Garcia Hits Another Home Run Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-4 on Wednesday with a home run. It was his second straight game with a home run. Garcia has shown power since returning from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and has one hit in each of his first five games back. Garcia is worth picking up in mixed leagues […]

Willson Contreras Picks Up Four RBI Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI Wednesday versus the Dodgers. His strong effort was not enough to earn the Cubs a victory, but he did hit his sixth home run on the year. Contreras remains one of the better catchers in all formats and is now hitting […]

Kyle Hendricks Gets Blown Up On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks got rocked for six runs in 2 2/3 innings Wednesday versus the Dodgers. Hendricks gave up two home runs during his outing and allowed eight hits, two walks and struck out one. Hendricks has now given up 16 home runs this season, after giving up 17 in all of […]

Brandon Crawford Is The Hero On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford went 2-for-4 Wednesday with a game-winning home run. Crawford’s home run was the only run in Wednesday’s game versus the Rockies. Crawford is having a great season and is now hitting .319 with nine home runs and 36 RBI. He should already be owned in all formats, as he's […]

Madison Bumgarner Dominates Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner threw seven scoreless innings Wednesday. Bumgarner only allowed two hits, while walking a pair and striking out eight. Bumgarner has pitched 15 innings in his past two starts and has allowed five hits, zero runs, four walks and has struck out 16 batters over that span. MadBum will […]

James Shields Continues To Pitch Well

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher James Shields put together another nice performance on Wednesday versus the Twins. Shields allowed four hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out five over seven innings. Shields improved his record to 3-9 and now owns a 4.29 ERA. Shields has pitched well of late, but remains best served as […]

Mike Montgomery Will Start Friday Versus Twins

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery will start Friday versus the Twins. Montgomery struggled in his last start, but overall he has done very well since moving into the rotation. The Twins are only hitting .237 as a team, and Montgomery is worth starting on Friday for owners who are looking to stream a pitcher.

Jeff Samardzija Will Make Another Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated on Wednesday that starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will likely make another rehab start before rejoining the Giants. Samardzija threw 40 pitches in the first inning of Tuesday’s rehab start and gave up seven hits and six runs. If everything goes well in his next start, Samardzija should […]

Brandon Morrow Activated From Disabled List

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) has been activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. Morrow missed the minimum amount of time, and the Cubs and fantasy owners are happy to welcome him back. Morrow is having a strong season as a closer for the first time in his career. Fantasy owners need to get […]

Anthony Rizzo Resting Wednesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will receive a day of rest on Wednesday versus the Dodgers. Outfielder Ian Happ will replace Rizzo and bat eighth against left-hander Alex Wood. Happ is hitting .240 versus left-handed pitching and only has two of his nine home runs against lefties. Rizzo should be back in the lineup […]

Dane Dunning Sidelined With Elbow Sprain

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dane Dunning (elbow) will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a moderate elbow sprain. Dunning will then begin a throwing program and the team will determine a plan for his return. Dunning remains one of the more valuable arms in the White Sox system and had a 5-2 […]

Dylan Covey Remains On Track To Pitch Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey (groin) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is expected to pitch Friday against the Texas Rangers. Covey exited his last start early, but it’s good to see that he is feeling better. The Rangers offense has struggled this year with a .234 batting average, which ranks 27th […]

Jeff Samardzija Has Ugly Rehab Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) allowed seven hits and six runs in his third rehab start on Tuesday. Samardzija had good results in his first two starts, but really struggled on Tuesday. Samardzija has really struggled on the mound this year and holds a 6.56 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 35 2/3 […]