Brandon Belt Takes A Seat Sunday Despite Hot Streak

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will get the day off Sunday against the Chicago Cubs despite a hot streak that has seen him slash .266/.365/.642 with 12 homers, 22 runs, and 20 RBI over 109 at-bats in his last 30 games. Wilmer Flores, fresh off activation from the injured list, will sub in […]

Brandon Crawford To Get Sunday Off

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (wrist) experienced some wrist soreness during Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs, and he is sitting for the series finale on Sunday. Crawford is available off the bench, but he is not expected to be used. Thairo Estrada will likely step in. Crawford, along with basically the entire Giants […]

Clarke Schmidt Recalled To Start Against Mets

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been recalled and will take the mound against the New York Mets Sunday night. Infielder Andrew Velasquez was optioned to make room on the active roster. Schmidt has appeared in three games this season, including one start, and the top prospect has allowed five earned runs on […]

Jo Adell Won't Start Against Astros Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has finally been delivering on his promise at the plate lately, slashing .291/.339/.509 over his last 15 games. He has a nine-game hitting streak going, but he'll take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Houston Astros as the Angels run Juan Lagares out to right field in […]

C.J. Cron Gets The Day Off Sunday Against Phillies

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron has been the hottest hitter in the Rockies lineup, but they'll have to make do without him Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Colton Welker will step into the lineup at first base as Cron gets a routine day off. Cron has been outstanding over the past 30 days with […]

Patrick Wisdom Sitting Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom will take a seat on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Matt Duffy will place in the lineup against the tough righty starter Logan Webb. It's a routine off day for Wisdom, who has broken out with 25 homers in 295 at-bats this season. He's […]

Max Kepler Out Of Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler will not start in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals, instead taking a seat on the bench against left-handed starter Kris Bubic. Kepler has added 17 homers and 10 steals this year, but he's slashed just .167/.310/.333 over his last seven games. He's had just two extra-base hits in […]

Michael Brantley Out Of Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will get a scheduled day off against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday. Yordan Alvarez will shift from designated hitter to left field, and Aledmys Diaz will step in as the DH. Brantley's bat has not been as potent of late, as he's slashed .265/.320/.310 with just one home run over […]

George Springer Gets A Breather Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will get a breather on Sunday, one day after playing both games of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays will deploy an outfield of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk, and Teoscar Hernandez. Springer has played in 10 games since returning from the injured list, collecting nine […]

Carter Kieboom Gets The Day Off Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. Adrian Sanchez will get the start in his place, batting eighth. Kieboom has shown some signs this season, with six homers, 21 runs, and 20 RBI across 158 at-bats, but he's scuffled to a .172/.226/.172 slash line over his […]

Rowdy Tellez To Injured List With Patella Strain

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) was placed on the injured list Sunday morning with a patella strain. Catcher Luke Maile was called up to take his spot on the active roster. It's tough timing for Tellez and his fantasy managers, as he was in one of the best stretches of his season, slashing […]

Brett Phillips Activated And Starting Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips (ankle) was activated from the injured list Sunday morning, and he is in the starting lineup batting ninth and playing center field against the Detroit Tigers. While Phillips is not likely rostered in many leagues, he could be worth a start today as he was slashing .267/.353/.700 in his last […]

Nick Anderson Returns From The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday morning, meaning he could finally be set to make his season debut. Anderson had a charmed season in 2020, posting a 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings across 19 appearances with six saves. Anderson immediately […]

Dietrich Enns To Get Another Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Dietrich Enns will enter the starting rotation for at least one turn, as Chris Archer was placed on the injured list Sunday morning. Enns will start Thursday against the Detroit Tigers in Archer's place, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Enns has just eight career appearances to […]

Chris Archer Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (hip) is heading back to the injured list. Archer had left his start on Saturday with a recurrence of left hip soreness, the same issue that pushed back his return from a separate injured list stay for forearm tightness. Reliever Nick Anderson was reinstated from the IL in […]

Andrew McCutchen Out Of Lineup Against Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen will take a seat on the bench Sunday against Ryan Feltner and the Colorado Rockies. It's a routine day off for McCutchen, who has struggled to a .170/.265/.340 slash line over 112 plate appearances in his last 30 games. He's been especially bad against right-handed pitching, slashing .177/.288/.325 against them […]

Austin Meadows Sitting Against Tigers Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the starting lineup against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers Sunday, continuing the trend of sitting against left-handed pitching. In his stead, the Rays will send out Randy Arozarena and Manuel Margot in the outfield corners. Meadows has slashed just .195/.250/.363 over his last 30 games, […]

J.D. Martinez To Sit Sunday With Back Spasms

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is expected to sit out Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox after being scratched both Friday and Saturday with back spasms. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for updates to see if he will be able to return early in the coming week, but he's […]

Chris Flexen Allows Five Runs Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen endured a rare rough outing Saturday, giving up five runs on six hits and two walks in five innings to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out four batters and took the loss, dropping his record to 11-6. Entering this contest, Flexen had posted seven straight starts with three runs […]

Cal Raleigh Doubles Twice To Break Hitless Streak

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh showed some signs of life Saturday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Entering the game, Raleigh had gone hitless in seven straight games, with an 0-for-18 line in that time. His .168/.215/.274 slash line for the season makes him unusable in fantasy for now, but he should […]

Jarred Kelenic Knocks Solo Shot Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic hit his ninth homer of the season Saturday, knocking a solo shot off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Humberto Castellanos in the fourth inning of a 7-3 defeat. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Kelenic now has a hit in seven of his nine September games, with four extra-base […]

Mitch Haniger Hits Two-Run Homer Against D-Backs

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger provided one of the few bright spots for the team Saturday, hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a 7-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was hit only hit in four at-bats and he struck out twice. Haniger has had a rough go of late, slashing […]

Josh Taylor Earns First Career Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor earned his first career save Saturday, allowing just a single hit while striking out two batters in the 10th inning of a 9-8 extra-inning win over the Chicago White Sox. Taylor has been solid all season with a 3.57 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts in 45 1/3 […]

Garrett Whitlock Earns Relief Win Over White Sox

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock pitched two strong innings against the Chicago White Sox Saturday night, earning him his eighth win of the season. He allowed no runs on one hit and one walk and did not strike out a batter. Whitlock is by far the most effective pitcher in Boston's bullpen at […]

Connor Seabold Goes Three Innings In Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connor Seabold made his major league debut Saturday, and while he only lasted three innings, he was decently effective. Seabold allowed two runs on three hits and two walks. He did not strike out a batter. Manager Alex Cora didn't ask much of Seabold against the White Sox, but perhaps […]

Christian Vazquez Reaches Three Times Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez reached base three times against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Vazquez has been an utter disappointment all season with a .665 OPS, but he's been swinging a better bat in his past seven games to the tune of a .379/.400/.517 slash line. That doesn't […]

Travis Shaw Homers, Drives In Four

Boston Red Sox infielder Travis Shaw delivered the biggest hit of the game Saturday, driving a three-run home run over the fence to knock Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease out of the game. Shaw went 2-for-5, adding a single and an additional RBI to his line. Shaw has taken some excellent at-bats since […]

Alex Verdugo Scores Twice, Drives In Two

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had just one hit in five at-bats Saturday, but he still managed to score twice and drive in two runs. He also struck out three times. Verdugo has slashed .355/.427/.495 over his last 30 games with 17 runs scored and 15 RBI in that time, though only two home […]

Hunter Renfroe Steals A Base Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe stole a base Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. It was just his first of the season. He also went 1-for-5 in the 9-8 extra-inning victory. Renfroe is not the fleetest of foot, but he does have 13 steals in his career, so he's capable of nabbing one every […]

Rafael Devers Strikes Out Three Times Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers endured a frustrating game Saturday, going 1-for-4 with a walk, a run, and an RBI with three strikeouts. He also made a costly error in the field which led to three unearned runs. Devers has gone six games without an extra-base hit, striking out in eight of his […]