Addison Russell Resting Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will rest Sunday versus the Reds. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and bat seventh. Russell has been one of the more frustrating players to own for fantasy owners as he has been all or nothing all season, but has improved over the past two weeks.

Kris Bryant Sits Sunday, Ian Happ Will Start At Third Base

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will get a rare day off Sunday versus the Reds. It’s just a maintence day for Bryant who has hit .305 with eight home runs and 24 RBI this season. Ian Happ will get the start at third base for the first time this year and has played five... Read More

Mark Melancon Won’t Return As Closer

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) won’t return as the team’s closer when he returns to the major league roster. Melancon is due back in a couple weeks and Bochy wants to ease him back into action with low leverage work. Melancon begins his rehab assignment... Read More

Madison Bumgarner Throws 40 Pitches Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) threw 40 pitches on Saturday. Bumgarner is scheduled to throw to hitters on Tuesday before making his first rehab start on Saturday. Bumgarner is scheduled to make at least three rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list. Bumgarner said that he’s “trying to get it... Read More

Brandon Belt Returns To The Lineup Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will be in Saturday’s lineup. Belt was out Friday with a sore knee and the injury was never considered serious. Belt has homered in four straight games and is off to the best start in his career with a .303 batting average to go along with 10 home... Read More

Willson Contreras To Sit Game 1 Of Saturday’s Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Reds. Contreras should be back in the lineup for Game 2 and has been hitting the balk really well lately. Victor Caratini will be behind the plate and in the No. 6 spot.

Jose Abreu Has Two Doubles Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI Friday versus the Rangers. Abreu has been one of the most consistent players over the past four years and is now hitting .293 with seven home runs and 23 RBI.

Carson Fulmer Demoted After Rough Outing Friday

After another miserable outing on Friday, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer has been demoted to Triple-A Charlotte. Fulmer has really struggled this season with an 8.07 ERA. The former first-round pick got plenty of opportunities to keep his spot but failed. Fulmer will need to improve his mechanics and it's likely that he... Read More

Tim Anderson Has Two Hits Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was one of the lone bright spot for the Sox Friday by going 2-for-4 with a walk. Anderson had a pair of singles and scored twice. It was a much-needed game for Anderson who entered the game one for his last 16. Anderson offers pop and speed at the... Read More

Carson Fulmer Continues To Get Hit Hard

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer continued his struggles with another rough outing on Friday. In two innings, Fulmer allowed three hits, eight runs, five walks and struck out two batters. Fulmer is now 2-4 with an 8.07 ERA. The White Sox are in a rebuilding year, but at some point, one would think... Read More

Addison Russell Ties Career High In Hits

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell went 4-for-4 with a walk on Friday. Russell matched his career high for hits in a game and also scored a run and stole a base. Russell got off to a slow start but has now raised his batting average to .273. He remains a lower end option at the... Read More

Willson Contreras Has Three Hits On Friday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras finished Friday's contest versus the Reds 3-for-6. Contreras has been hitting the ball well over the past week and score one run and knocked in a batter Friday. He remains one of the best options behind the dish.

Anthony Rizzo Picks Up A Pair Of RBI Friday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-6 Friday evening versus the Reds. Rizzo had a pair of singles and scored two runs while driving in a pair. Rizzo has been off to a slow start and has hit just .202 with six home runs and 25 RBI. Rizzo is a streaky player and should... Read More

Jon Lester Pitches Well Friday Versus The Reds

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester continued his strong season on Friday versus the Reds. Lester allowed two hits, one run, one walk and struck out eight over six innings. Lester has had a nice bounce-back season this year and now owns a 2.52 ERA. His next start will come Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians.

Nick Delmonico Out Four To Six Weeks

After being hit in the hand Friday, Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (hand) was diagnosed with a fracture of the third metacarpal on his right hand. His estimated timetable to return is four to six weeks. Delmonico was hitting .226 on the season. Outfielder Trayce Thompson is likely to see an uptick in playing... Read More

Brandon Belt Has Sore Knee

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is out of Friday’s lineup with a sore knee. Belt hurt his knee earlier in the week sliding into a base. Belt has homered in four straight games and is considered day-to-day. Belt has been hot in the early going this year, so put... Read More

Brandon Belt Sitting Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will sit Friday. Belt has been on fire and has a home run in four straight games. The Giants face lefty Kyle Freeland, which is why Belt may be on the bench Friday. Buster Posey will be at first base and Nick Hundley will be behind the plate... Read More

Mac Williamson Cleared To Begin Rehab

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) has been added to the club’s Triple-A roster to begin his rehab assignment. Williamson had been sidelined since April 28 with concussion symptoms. Williamson was crushing the ball in both Triple-A and in his five games in the big leagues. He is worth owning as long as he... Read More

Jason Heyward Activated From Disabled List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (concussion) has been activated from the disabled list on Friday. Heyward had been sidelined since May 8 with concussion symptoms. Heyward makes his money in the field and not at the plate and should be avoided in all formats. Relief pitcher Randy Rosario was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding... Read More

Yolmer Sanchez Resting Friday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez will rest Friday versus the Texas Rangers. Sanchez is having a nice season, hitting .286 with two home runs and 20 RBI. Sanchez is currently in a slump, as he is four for his last 21. Designated hitter Matt Davidson will play third base Friday.

Miguel Gonzalez To Be Shut Down 10-14 Days

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) received a platelet-rich plasma injection earlier this week and is expected to be shut down for 10 to 14 days. Gonzalez has been on the disabled with right shoulder inflammation and was struggling with a 12.41 ERA in three starts. He should be avoided in all formats... Read More

Avisail Garcia Takes Part In Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) took part in outfield activities Thursday and general manager Rick Hahn said Garcia will continue to ramp up activities, as he’s recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring. Garcia remains without a timetable for his return.

Hunter Pence Working On New Batting Technique

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) will need at least 40 at-bats in the minor leagues as he is recovering from a thumb injury and working on a new batting stance. Pence was hitting just .172 in 58 at-bats and has struck out 22 times this season. Pence has been hitting well for Triple-A... Read More

Yolmer Sanchez Could See Time In The Outfield

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said on Thursday that third baseman Yolmer Sanchez could see time in the outfield. Sanchez has only played two career innings in the outfield, but fantasy owners wouldn’t mind him acquiring eligibility at outfield, as he already has second base and third base eligibility. Sanchez is hitting .286 with... Read More

James Shields Pitches Well Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher James Shields went 7 1/3 innings on Thursday. Shields allowed just three hits on one run while walking three and striking out eight batters versus the Rangers. It was one of Shields’ best performances of the year, but he still owns a 4.88 ERA and should be avoided in most... Read More

Yoan Moncada Records Three Hits In Thursday’s Victory

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada went 3-for-4 Thursday in his third game back since returning from a hamstring injury. Moncada had a pair of singles and a double. He also scored a run. Moncada has been putting it all together this year and should be owned and started in all formats.

Nate Jones Picks Up Second Save Thursday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones was called on for the save Thursday evening. Jones hit the first batter he faced and allowed a hit but was able to escape by striking out Delino DeShields to end the contest. Jones allowed four runs in his last save chance and manager Rick Renteria turned to... Read More

Cubs and Braves Postponed Thursday

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves game Thursday night has been postponed due to rain. The Braves tried to wait out the rain for over two hours, but it wouldn’t stop to allow both clubs to play. The game will be made up in Atlanta on Aug. 30.

Mac Williamson Takes Batting Practice Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) took part in batting practice Thursday. Williamson was hit on the wrist by reliever Mark Melancon (forearm), who was throwing batting practice and is recovering from a forearm injury. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Williamson is on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. Williamson will... Read More

Mark Melancon Throws Batting Practice On Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) threw 20 pitches of batting practice on Thursday. Melancon hit outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion), who is recovering from a concussion, on the wrist. Williamson appeared to be OK. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Melancon will begin a two-week rehab assignment in the minors on Sunday or Monday.... Read More