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Trent Grisham Isn't Starting Game 1 On Wednesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Grisham has provided quality production for both the Padres and fantasy managers this season, hitting .266 with a .352 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and nine stolen bases in 287 plate […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoBryse Wilson Starting On Wednesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will take the mound on Wednesday in the second game of the team's doubleheader against the San Diego Padres. Wilson has pitched to a 5.34 ERA and a 5.75 FIP in six starts spanning 28 2/3 innings this season. He has struck out 19 batters and walked seven during […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoSpencer Turnbull To Have Tommy John Surgery
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery and won't pitch again this season. The starter was previously placed on the 10-day injured list on June 5. He was later transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 7. It's unfortunate news for both the Tigers and fantasy managers, as the […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJosh Bell Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup
Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell isn't in the team's lineup for a Tuesday matchup with the Miami Marlins and left-handed starter Trevor Rogers. Bell is batting .249 with a .310 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 290 plate appearances this season. It'll be Ryan Zimmerman who gets the start against Rogers on Tuesday. […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJoey Wendle Not Starting On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday. Wendle is hitting .277 with a .337 on-base percentage, seven home runs and six stolen bases so far this season. However, he won't start against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. Instead, Wander Franco will get the start at third base in […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTrevor Larnach Not Starting On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach isn't in the team's starting lineup Tuesday as they take on the Chicago White Sox. Larnach is hitting .236 with a .329 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a stolen base in 228 plate appearances this season. He'll be replaced in left field by Luis Arraez, who is batting leadoff […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoBrett Gardner Not In Sunday’s Lineup
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner isn't starting on Sunday night against the Boston Red Sox. Gardner is hitting .188 with a .305 on-base percentage, three home runs and a stolen base in 240 plate appearances this season. He'll be replaced by Greg Allen in center field for Sunday's contest against the Red Sox. Allen, […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoCesar Hernandez Not Starting On Sunday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday as they take on the Oakland Athletics. Hernandez is hitting .233 with a .300 on-base percentage in 380 plate appearances this season, but he's provided plenty of value to Cleveland and fantasy managers by mashing 15 home runs. That being said, […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoIan Happ Isn’t Starting On Sunday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday. The Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Merrill Kelly, but will do so with Happ on the bench. The outfielder has struggled at the plate this season, batting just .181 with a .295 on-base percentage in 277 plate appearances. He's […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoWillson Contreras Not In Sunday’s Lineup
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as the Cubs take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras is enjoying a strong season at the plate for Chicago, hitting .241 with a .350 on-base percentage, 14 home runs and three stolen bases in 323 plate appearances. However, he won't be getting the […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoVictor Caratini Isn’t In Saturday’s Lineup
San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday for a game against the Washington Nationals and left-handed starter Patrick Corbin. Caratini is batting .224 this season with a .318 on-base percentage, six home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 233 plate appearances. Webster Rivas is starting in Caratini's […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoEric Hosmer Not Starting On Saturday
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Hosmer is batting .272 with a .330 on-base percentage in 334 plate appearances this season. He's also added seven home runs and five stolen bases for the Padres. Jake Cronenworth is moving over from second base […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoMax Stassi Not Starting On Saturday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting for the team on Saturday as they take on the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season at the plate, hitting .303 with a .381 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 134 plate appearances. Fellow backstop Kurt Suzuki is getting the […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJonathan Villar Not In Saturday’s Lineup
New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar is batting .231 with a .313 on-base percentage in 234 plate appearances this season. He's also contributed nine home runs and eight stolen bases. J.D. Davis is getting the start at third base […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoPablo Lopez Placed On The 10-Day Injured List
The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a right rotator cuff strain. Fellow right-handed pitcher John Curtiss was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's unfortunate news for both the Marlins and fantasy managers, as Lopez was in the midst […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoConnor Brogdon Activated From COVID-19 List
The Philadelphia Phillies activated relief pitcher Connor Brogdon from the COVID-19 list on Saturday. Fellow pitcher Mauricio Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Brogdon previously pitched to a 4.19 ERA and a 4.07 FIP in 37 appearances spanning 34 1/3 innings for the Phillies this season. He also struck out […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoPaul Goldschmidt Off To Strong Start In July
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has had somewhat of a down season at the plate so far, hitting .261 with a .329 on-base percentage, 12 home runs and five stolen bases in 368 plate appearances this season. However, he's been hitting the ball much better of late. Since the calendar turned to July, […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoLance McCullers Jr. Will Start First Game Of Second Half
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound for the team's first game following the All-Star break. McCullers is set to face the Chicago White Sox on July 16. It's not an ideal matchup for McCullers in real life or in fantasy given that the White Sox have one of baseball's best […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoDidi Gregorius Not In Saturday’s Linuep
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius isn't in the team's lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran is batting .233 with a .277 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 159 plate appearances so far this season. He'll sit on Saturday with Ronald Torreyes getting the start […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoLogan Webb Optioned To Triple-A
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was optioned to Triple-A on Saturday. The team optioned the hurler to make room for Joey Bart on the active roster. Webb was activated from the injured list to start on Friday and tossed three scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing just one hit while striking out […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJoey Bart Recalled From Triple-A
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart was recalled from Triple-A by the team on Saturday. The catching prospect takes the place of right-handed pitcher Logan Webb, who was optioned to Triple-A. Bart could be a candidate to see extended time behind the plate with Buster Posey currently on the injured list due to a left […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoReiss Knehr Called Up To Start Friday
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Reiss Knehr was called up by the team on Friday and will start in place of Blake Snell (illness) against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Knehr, one of the team's best pitching prospects, was previously pitching at Double-A, where he owned a 3.90 ERA in 55 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoBlake Snell Back On The Injured List
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (illness) is going back on the 10-day injured list on Friday with gastroenteritis. The hurler was scheduled to take the mound for a start at home against the Colorado Rockies, but his stomach issues have returned. He returned from the injured list and made his July 4 start […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoNate Lowe Not In Friday’s Lineup
Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe isn't starting for the team on Friday. The 26-year-old has provided solid value for both the Rangers and fantasy managers in his debut season in Texas. In 363 plate appearances, Lowe is hitting .261 with a .355 on-base percentage and 12 home runs. He's also chipped in with four […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoOmar Narvaez Not In Friday’s Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the team's lineup on Friday as they continue a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old has been one of the best catchers in the majors and in fantasy so far, hitting .302 with a .398 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 241 plate appearances. He'll […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoWillson Contreras Has Reached Base In Eight Straight Games
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continues to be productive at the plate. The catcher has reached base in eight consecutive games dating back to late June. That stretch hasn't included a home run, but he's hitting .308 with a .500 on-base percentage, 10 walks and just three strikeouts in 36 plate appearances during those eight […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoVictor Gonzalez Placed On The Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left plantar fasciitis on Thursday. The Dodgers recalled fellow reliever Garrett Cleavinger to the active roster. Gonzalez has been a quality bullpen option for the Dodgers with a 2.57 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 28 innings. He has […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJorge Soler Not In Thursday’s Lineup
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is not in the team's lineup Thursday as they kick off a four-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Soler, who has seen significant time in right field and at designated hitter so far this season, isn't starting against Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac. The 29-year-old is hitting just .183 this season. […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoSonny Gray Placed On Injured List, Tony Santillan Recalled
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (rib) was placed on the injured list on Thursday due to a rib cage strain. Gray previously spent time on the injured list due to a right groin strain. He was activated on July 2 and made two starts, but is now once again sidelined for the Reds. The […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTyler Stephenson Not In Thursday’s Lineup
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the team's lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Stephenson has provided solid production for both the Reds and fantasy managers with a .280 average, a .382 on-base percentage and five home runs in 220 plate appearances this season. Tucker Barnhart is starting in his place […]
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