Luis Arraez Not Starting Saturday

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez isn't in the lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Robbie Ray. The infielder is batting .284 with a .353 on-base percentage, two home runs, and two stolen bases in 451 plate appearances this season. It'll be Jorge Polanco starting at shortstop and batting […]

Wander Franco Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco isn't starting on Saturday. The Rays will take on the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Franco is hitting .284 with a .348 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 276 […]

Yuli Gurriel On The Bench Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel isn't starting on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Sean Manaea. The veteran is batting .315 with a .381 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a stolen base in 585 plate appearances this season. It'll be Marwin Gonzalez playing first on Saturday and hitting sixth against Manaea. Gonzalez […]

Eric Haase Isn't Starting On Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase will be on the bench for Saturday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jon Heasley. Haase is batting .226 with a .282 on-base percentage, 22 home runs, and two stolen bases in 351 plate appearances this season. Detroit will instead start Dustin Garneau behind the plate. Garneau is […]

Jose Siri Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri isn't starting on Friday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander Frankie Montas. The 25-year-old has made an instant impact for the Astros and fantasy managers, hitting .314 with a .351 on-base percentage, four home runs, and three stolen bases in 37 plate appearances so far this season. He'll get the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Isn't Starting On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is on the bench on Friday for a matchup with the Minnesota Twins and right-handed starter Bailey Ober. Gurriel Jr. is batting .285 with a .328 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and a stolen base in 525 plate appearances this season. The Blue Jays are starting Corey Dickerson […]

Randal Grichuk On The Bench Friday

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Randal Grichuk is on the bench for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober. The 29-year-old is batting .246 with a .287 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 529 plate appearances. It'll be George Springer hitting leadoff and starting in center field on Friday. With Springer […]

Yadier Molina Starting Game 2 On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is back in the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Molina didn't play in the first game as Andrew Knizner got the start. Knizner went hitless in three plate appearances. Now, Molina returns to the lineup with Zach Davies on the […]

Matt Manning To Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starter Matt Manning will take the mound on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Manning has pitched to a 5.73 ERA and a 4.63 FIP in 77 innings this season. He's also struck out 47 batters while surrendering 27 walks. It's not the best matchup for the right-hander as the White Sox have […]

Mike Zunino Isn't Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera. Zunino is batting .213 with a .299 on-base percentage and 31 home runs in 355 plate appearances this season. The Rays will give Francisco Mejia the start behind the plate against Cabrera. Mejia […]

Tyler Stephenson On The Bench Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Washington Nationals and right-hander Paolo Espino. The 24-year-old is hitting .278 with a .365 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 373 plate appearances so far this season. Instead, it'll be Tucker Barnhart starting behind the plate and batting […]

Yandy Diaz Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with right-hander Edward Cabrera and the Miami Marlins. Diaz is batting .257 with a .356 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 520 plate appearances this season. Ji-Man Choi is getting the start at first base and hitting third […]

Luke Voit Isn't Starting On Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit isn't starting on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Voit is hitting .241 with a .329 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 240 plate appearances this season. Voit has just two hits in his last 26 plate appearances, but both were home runs. […]

Gary Sanchez Not Starting Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't in the lineup on Friday. The Yankees will take on the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi but will do so with the catcher on the bench. Sanchez is batting .211 with a .313 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 415 plate appearances this season. Instead, […]

Yasmani Grandal Isn't Starting On Friday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians and right-handed starter Shane Bieber. Grandal is batting .236 with a .416 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 342 plate appearances this season. It'll be Zack Collins hitting ninth and starting in Grandal's place behind the plate. […]

Shane Bieber Activated From Injured List

The Cleveland Indians activated starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Bieber has pitched to a 3.28 ERA and a 3.10 FIP in 90.2 innings while striking out 130 batters and giving up 33 walks. The right-hander is also starting on Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. Despite the […]

Byron Buxton Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton isn't starting on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Buxton is batting .286 with a .330 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and six stolen bases in 209 plate appearances. Instead, Nick Gordon is starting in center field and hitting sixth against the Cubs. The 25-year-old is batting […]

Michael Conforto Isn't Starting On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto isn't in the lineup on Wednesday. The Mets will take on the Boston Red Sox and left-handed starter Chris Sale but will do so with Conforto on the bench. The outfielder is batting .223 with a .339 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 445 plate […]

Anthony Rizzo On The Bench Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Taylor Hearn. Rizzo is batting .250 with a .348 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and six stolen bases in 537 plate appearances this season. Luke Voit is hitting second and starting in […]

Wily Peralta Set To Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta will start on Sunday, matching up against the Kansas City Royals. Peralta has pitched to a 3.04 ERA, a 4.89 FIP, 52 strikeouts, and 32 walks in 83 innings this season. He's been particularly effective as of late. Since July ended, the veteran is sporting a 2.41 ERA in eight […]

Tarik Skubal Is Starting Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal's next start will come on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The left-hander has pitched to a 4.25 ERA, a 4.91 FIP, 162 strikeouts, and 46 walks in 142 innings this season. Detroit has limited Skubal's innings as of late with shorter starts. Three-inning starts to be exact. The 24-year-old […]

Casey Mize Will Start Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize is set to take the mound on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Mize has pitched to a 3.64 ERA, a 4.78 FIP, 111 strikeouts, and 41 walks in 143.1 innings this season. The rookie was previously set to start against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, but with […]

Jose Altuve Is On The Bench Monday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve isn't starting on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jaime Barria. Altuve is hitting .278 with a .354 on-base percentage, 28 home runs and four stolen bases in 627 plate appearances this season. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base in Altuve's place against the […]

Mike Zunino Isn't In The Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't starting behind the plate on Monday. The Rays will take on the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Robbie Ray but will do so with Zunino on the bench. In 351 plate appearances this season, the veteran is batting .209 with a .296 on-base percentage and 31 home runs. […]

Cedric Mullins Isn't Starting Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins isn't in the lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. The 26-year-old is hitting .301 with a .368 on-base percentage, 29 home runs, and 30 stolen bases in 629 plate appearances. He'll get the day off on Monday with Ryan McKenna hitting fifth […]

Austin Meadows Isn't In Monday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows isn't in the lineup Monday against left-handed starter Robbie Ray and the Toronto Blue Jays. Meadows is batting .232 with a .313 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and four stolen bases in 560 plate appearances this season. Tampa Bay is starting Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier, and Manuel Margot from […]

Brandon Lowe On The Bench Monday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe isn't starting on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays will take on Toronto left-hander Robbie Ray but will do so with Lowe on the bench. The 26-year-old is batting .235 with a .333 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and seven stolen bases in 571 plate appearances […]

Jeimer Candelario Not Starting On Monday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario isn't in the lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Chicago White Sox and left-handed starter Carlos Rodon. The third baseman has arguably been Detroit's best hitter this season. In 588 plate appearances this season, Candelario is batting .273 with a .349 on-base percentage and 16 home runs. […]

Buster Posey Isn't In The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey isn't starting on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves and right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton. Posey is hitting .297 with a .387 on-base percentage and 18 home runs in 406 plate appearances this season. It'll be Curt Casali getting the start behind the plate against Atlanta. You're probably best off looking […]

Jake Fraley On The Bench Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley is on the bench on Saturday. The Mariners will take on the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Kris Bubic but will do so without Fraley in the lineup. The outfielder is batting .213 with a .353 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and nine stolen bases in 232 plate appearances […]