Luke Farrell Will Make Spot Start Saturday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Farrell will make a spot start on Saturday versus the Reds. Farrell has a 3.63 ERA in 12 outings with the Cubs this season, all of which were relief appearances. It will be Farrell’s second career start, but he has made five starts for Triple-A Iowa and owns a 4.94 ERA. […]

Giants Will Rest Buster Posey On Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will get a day of rest on Saturday versus the Padres. Nick Hundley will replace Posey and bat in the No. 8 spot. Hundley is hitting .333 over the past week in nine at-bats but is hitless versus Padres starter Jordan Lyles in a small sample size of just […]

Miguel Gonzalez Will Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment for Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday. Gonzalez has been sidelined since April 24 with right shoulder inflammation. Over 12 1/3 innings, Gonzalez has a 12.41 ERA. He's not much of a fantasy option even when he is healthy.

Javier Baez Will Sit On Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will sit Saturday versus the Reds. It’s just a regular day of rest for Baez. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez at second base and bat third. Baez should be expected to be back in the lineup on Sunday.

Addison Russell Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (finger) will return to the lineup on Saturday. Russell sat out on Friday after he aggravated his finger injury. Russell will bat seventh on Saturday. Make sure to get him back into your lineups.

Kris Bryant Won’t Start Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will be on the bench Saturday versus the Reds. Bryant is in the middle of one of his worst slumps of his career and has just nine hits over his last 48 at-bats. Bryant will be replaced by Tommy La Stella. La Stella has six hits in his last […]

Yu Darvish Throws Another Bullpen Session On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) threw another bullpen session on Friday. Manager Joe Maddon said on Friday, “Yu did really well today. We'll wait until tomorrow then plan the next step. The next step could be he goes out and pitches a minor league situation. If he comes in and feels great (Saturday), […]

Giants Will Sit Joe Panik Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik will sit Friday versus the Padres. It’s just a routine day off for Panik. Alen Hanson will be at second base and bat eighth Friday. Hanson is hitting .311 on the season but has just four hits over his last 19 at-bats. He's a weak DFS play Friday […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Friday Versus Padres

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will sit Friday versus the Padres. It’s just a routine day off for Belt as the Giants face left-handed starter Clayton Richard. Belt is hitting .304 with 12 home runs and 35 RBI on the year and should return to the lineup Saturday. Catcher Buster Posey will be […]

Addison Russell Dealing With Sore Finger

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is day-to-day after he aggravated his finger on Thursday. Russell recently missed a handful of games due to a sore middle finger. The Cubs have plenty of depth and it will allow them to play it safe with Russell. Second baseman Javier Baez will be at shortstop Friday with Ben […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Plays Catch On Friday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) played catch on Friday. If Edwards feels good after Friday, his next step could be to throw off of a mound. Edwards has been on the disabled list since May 30 with inflammation in his right shoulder. Edwards remains a good bullpen option for owners seeking holds […]

Cubs Will Rest Willson Contreras Friday

The Chicago Cubs will rest catcher Willson Contreras on Friday. Contreras has been in a big slump and has just seven hits over his last 38 at-bats. Chris Gimenez will bat eighth and play catcher on Friday. Contreras should return to the lineup on Saturday.

Trayce Thompson Designated For Assignment By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Trayce Thompson for assignment on Friday. Thompson has hit just .117 over 128 at-bats this season with three home runs. Thompson got many opportunities to make his case, but didn’t make the most out of them.

Leury Garcia Activated From Disabled List

The Chicago White Sox have activated infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) from the disabled list. Garcia missed close to a month with a left knee sprain. Garcia has looked good when he gets starts, but he doesn’t get enough of them to make him worth owning in most formats at this time.

Avisail Garcia Activated From Disabled List On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) has been activated from the disabled list on Friday. Garcia missed close to two months with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Garcia has struggled this year, but he hit .360 on his rehab assignment over 25 at-bats. Garcia will return to an everyday role with the White Sox and […]

Mark Melancon Records His First Save Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon recorded his first save of the season Thursday versus the Padres. Melancon allowed one hit and struck out one in his outing. Since closer Hunter Strickland (hand) landed on the disabled list, Melancon, Reyes Moronta and Sam Dyson have all recorded saves. Melancon was signed to a big […]

Madison Bumgarner Dominates Thursday Versus The Padres

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner threw eight shutout innings Thursday night versus the San Diego Padres. It was Bumgarner’s fourth start of the season and it offered his best results. Bumgarner gave up just three hits and walked two batters while striking out eight. Bumgarner will look to keep it going Wednesday versus […]

Jason Heyward Continues To Perform Well

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward continues to perform well. Heyward went 4-for-5 on Thursday with a run scored. Heyward has struggled offensively over the last two seasons, but is now hitting .283 on the season. He is worth consideration in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues as long as he continues to hit.

Kyle Hendricks Allows Four Runs To The Reds On Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks allowed four runs versus the Reds on Thursday evening. Hendricks was cruising after five innings but struggled in the sixth inning and left after 5 2/3 innings with the bases loaded. Randy Rosario replaced Hendricks and gave up a grand slam to Jesse Winker. Hendricks is now 5-7 with […]

Johnny Cueto Set To Make Rehab Start Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Cueto said he is feeling much better. The right-hander will likely need a few rehab starts before he is activated. Cueto was off to a hot start before being injured and owns a 0.84 ERA in 32 […]

Jeff Samardzija Goes Four Innings In Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) went four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Samardzija allowed four hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out seven. Samardzija is having a rough season and owners should wait until Samardzija can string together a few positive starts before trusting him again.

Alen Hanson Returns Thursday

San Francisco Giants infielder Alen Hanson (knee) will be in Thursday’s lineup. Hanson left Wednesday’s game after taking a foul ball off of his knee. Hanson will be in left field and is hitting first Thursday. Hanson is worth a look in NL-only leagues with Evan Longoria (hand) sidelined.

White Sox Release Michael Saunders

The Chicago White Sox have released minor league outfielder Michael Saunders. Saunders hit just .151 over 51 plate appearances for Triple-A Charlotte. Saunders made the All-Star team in 2016 but has struggled since. The White Sox were the second organization that Saunders has been with in 2018. The outfielder will have to settle for another […]

Eloy Jimenez Promoted To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez has been promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday. Jimenez dominated Double-A pitching and hit .317 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI over 205 at-bats. Jimenez remains one of the most exciting prospects in the game and should be stashed in all formats. Jimenez has a good chance […]

White Sox And Athletics Postponed Thursday

The Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics game on Thursday has been postponed due to rain Thursday. The teams will make up Thursday's game on Friday as part of a doubleheader. Remove any players from your lineups that might've been playing in this one.

Sam Dyson Struggles Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Dyson struggled to pick up the save Wednesday versus the Marlins. Over two-thirds of an inning, Dyson allowed two runs and four hits. Dyson picked up the save on Tuesday with Hunter Strickland (hand) placed on the disabled list, and manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that Dyson would […]

Reyes Moronta Picks Up The Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta picked up his first save Wednesday versus the Marlins. Moronta came in with two outs and secured a Giants victory after Sam Dyson allowed two runs. Moronta has had a nice season and has a 1.91 ERA, but is unlikely to see many save chances with Dyson, Tony […]

Alen Hanson Suffers Left Knee Contusion

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants infielder Alen Hanson left Wednesday’s contest with a left knee contusion. Hanson fouled a ball off of his knee and was in significant pain. He was replaced by infielder Kelby Tomlinson. More should be known about how long Hanson will be out on Thursday.

Alen Hanson Exits Early Wednesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Alen Hanson left Wednesday’s contest early after he fouled a ball off his leg. Infielder Kelby Tomlinson came in to finish the at-bat and stayed in the game. Tomlinson can be avoided in all formats. More should be know on Hanson’s status following Wednesday’s game.

Buster Posey Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will have Wednesday afternoon off versus the Miami Marlins. It’s just a routine day off for Posey. Nick Hundley will be behind the plate on Wednesday and will bat fifth. Hundley has eight home runs on the season and isn’t a bad dart throw in DFS on Wednesday.