Kevin Kiermaier On The Bench On Monday Afternoon

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will not be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Carlos Rodon and the Chicago White Sox. Kiermaier is slashing .300/.353/.667 to start the season with two home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. The 28-year-old is far more renowned in the field than at the plate, […]

Dansby Swanson Leads Braves To Victory With Two RBI

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk-off single during a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Swanson has had a disappointing career to date after being the first overall pick in 2015, but he is off to a fantastic start in the 2019 campaign. The […]

Sean Newcomb Saddled With No-Decision Despite Solid Outing

Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb allowed two runs on four hits across seven innings of work during a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon. He struck out two batters while walking two. The 25-year-old was in line for the victory, but Arodys Vizcaino vultured the win after blowing a save opportunity. Newcomb […]

Marcus Stroman Average In Loss To Indians

Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman allowed three runs on six hits through six innings of work during a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon. He stuck out six batters while walking one. The most trouble came in the first inning, as he allowed three straight hits with two outs that cashed […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Lineup On Saturday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson will be on the bench for Saturday's matchup against Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Donaldson has had a modest start to his first season with the Braves, posting a .154/.290/.154 slash line to go along with four runs scored and no RBI. Johan Camargo will start at third […]

Matt Moore Leaves Start With Knee Sprain

Detroit Tigers starter Matt Moore left Saturday's game after three scoreless innings due to a right knee sprain. He had allowed one hit and struck out three batters before being pulled. It is an unfortunate ailment for the 29-year-old as he was also stellar in his first start of the season, allowing two hits through […]

Gregory Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday. Polanco had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder back in September of 2018. He should be activated within a few weeks as long as he continues to progress. Polanco will be a needed boost of offense […]

Brock Holt Heading To 10-Day Injured List With Eye Injury

Boston Red Sox utility man Brock Holt (eye) was placed on the 10-day injury list on Saturday morning. Holt has a scratched cornea on his right eye, but the ailment is not considered serious. Tzu-Wei Lin was recalled as a corresponding move. Holt has had a dismal start to the season, sporting a .063/.211/.063 slash […]

Joey Gallo Resting Against Angels On Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels. It is a strange decision, seeing as Gallo has smoked home runs in each of the first two games of the series. The 25-year-old has a .240 average with three HRs, nine RBI and […]

Hunter Renfroe Batting Cleanup On Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe is in the starting lineup and batting fourth against Michael Wacha and the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. The 27-year-old smoked a pinch-hit two-run home run to lead his team to a 5-3 win over the Cardinals on Friday. Renfroe owns a .313 average with three home runs […]

Byron Buxton Returns To Lineup On Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back, ribs) is back in the starting lineup and batting eighth against Jake Arrieta and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon. Buxton sat out on Friday after crashing into the outfield wall during Tuesday's game. The 25-year-old has been synonymous with fantasy disappointment throughout his young career, although he owns […]

Nelson Cruz and Eddie Rosario Both Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz will be on the bench alongside outfielder Eddie Rosario during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cruz is sitting since his team is in a National League ballpark, while Rosario and his .160 average are getting the day off. Cruz may not start until early next week, as the […]

J.T. Realmuto Gets First Day Off Of 2019

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will be out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Michael Pineda and the Minnesota Twins. Andrew Knapp will start behind the plate and bat seventh. Realmuto has had a slow start to his first season with the Phillies. He owns a .190 average with one home run and five […]

Trent Thornton Tosses Another Solid Outing

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed two runs on three hits through 5 2/3 innings during a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. He walked two batters while striking out seven. The 25-year-old has been a pleasant surprise during his inaugural season in the majors. He now has a 1.69 ERA, […]

Kevin Gausman Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings In 2019 Debut

Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman was stellar on Friday afternoon, tossing seven shutout innings during a 4-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He allowed two hits, two walks and struck out seven batters. Gausman posted a 5-3 record with a 2.87 ERA and 1.14 WHIP for the Braves in 2018 after being acquired in a […]

Ronald Acuna Blasts Two-Run Shot In Win Over Marlins

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during a 4-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Acuna has had a quiet start to the season, posting a .167 average, two HRs, and four RBI through 24 at-bats. The 21-year-old phenom is set to be a fantasy stud for […]

Nomar Mazara Back In Starting Lineup On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (quad) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth against Felix Pena and the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Mazara missed Thursday's contest after bruising his quad on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old is carrying a .300 average with two home runs and seven RBI through 20 at-bats in […]

Justin Smoak A Late Scratch From Friday's Lineup

Changing an earlier report, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (neck) will be scratched on Friday night against Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Indians. Smoak also missed Thursday's game with the same ailment. The 32-year-old slugger has produced a .200 average to go along with one home run and four RBI through 25 at-bats. […]

Travis Shaw Sitting Out On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw is absent from Friday's lineup against Jose Quintana and the Chicago Cubs. Shaw has a .227 average with a home run and two RBI through the early going. He is also 1-for-16 in his career against Quintana. Mike Moustakas is starting at third base and batting fifth while Hernan […]

Matt Chapman Back In The Lineup On Friday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (wrist) was not in the starting lineup on Thursday, but he will be back and batting second against Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros on Friday night. Chapman has had a solid start to the season with a .303 average, three home runs, and six RBI through 10 games. […]

German Marquez Agrees To Five-Year, $43 Million Extension

Colorado Rockies starter German Marquez agreed to a five-year, $43 million contact extension on Tuesday, per Jeff Passan. The extension has a club option that can become a mutual option if Marquez manages two top-three Cy Young finishes. The 24-year-old has become the headliner on the Rockies' staff after posting a 25-18 record over the […]

Rich Hill To Throw Bullpen Session On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (knee) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The veteran left-hander was expected to start throwing sometime next week, so this is a welcomed sign for fantasy managers. The 39-year-old is definitely injury prone, but he still managed an 11-5 record last season to go along with a 3.55 […]

Chad Pinder Scratched, Kendrys Morales In Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. The reason for the decision is currently unknown. The 27-year-old was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during a win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday, but he has batted just .238 through six games this season. Kendrys Morales will draw […]

Justin Bour Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour will be on the bench for Tuesday's contest against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. Bour has been abysmal to start the season, carrying a .056 average and one RBI through 21 plate appearances. Andrelton Simmons will move up to third in the lineup behind Mike Trout while […]

JaCoby Jones Nearing Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the team. Jones injured himself towards the end of spring training and will start taking batting practice in the coming days. The 28-year-old batted .207 across 429 at-bats last season to go along with 11 home […]

Joc Pederson Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson will sit out for the second day in a row on Tuesday against Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants. Pederson had a scorching hot start to the season after going 7-for-15 with three home runs and five RBI in four games. In his absence, Chris Taylor will get […]

Randal Grichuk Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk will get the day off on Tuesday night when his team faces Andrew Cashner and the Baltimore Orioles. Grichuk picked up his first two hits of the season on Monday night, including a two-run home run. In his absence, Anthony Alford will make his 2019 debut and bat seventh. […]

Travis d'Arnaud Starting Minor-League Assignment On Thursday

New York Mets catcher Travis D'Arnaud (elbow) will start a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday. d'Arnaud is in the final stretch of his recovery from a Tommy John operation. With Wilson Ramos now behind the plate, d'Arnaud will be relegated to the bench more often than not. He is a fantasy afterthought […]

Michael Taylor Beginning Minor-League Assignment On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor (knee) is making progress in his recovery from a left knee injury he suffered at the end of spring training. The 28-year-old is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday at Double-A Harrisburg. Taylor has slight fantasy upside due to his tantalizing speed, and he should return to […]

Ozzie Albies Picks Up Three Hits In Thrashing Of The Cubs

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 3-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk, and an RBI during an 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The 22-year-old now has a .429 average through his first four games of the season. Albies had a solid fantasy campaign in 2018, slashing .261/.305/.442 with 24 […]