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Gio Gonzalez Likely To Start Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday and will likely return to the lineup and start on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Gonzalez has posted decent numbers through 41 1/3 innings this season, compiling 36 strikeouts, a 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and solid 3.30 FIP to back him up.... Read More
Lorenzo Cain Sitting Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. Cain has somewhat come alive since the All-Star break, hitting .270 while collecting three home runs, nine runs, seven RBI, and two stolen bases in 18 games. Still, it has been a very disappointing year for the usually reliable... Read More
Josh VanMeter Not In Lineup Thursday
Cincinnati Reds utility man Josh VanMeter is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. A relatively unknown prospect heading into the season, VanMeter excelled in the minors and is as hot as anybody in the MLB right now. In his last 21 at-bats, he's amassed 11 hits, eight runs, three home runs,... Read More
Nate Lowe Sent Down To Triple-A
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nate Lowe has been sent down to Triple-A. This move makes room for the newly acquired Jesus Aguilar to join the team. Through 30 games this season, Lowe is batting a superb .294/.365/.510 and should be the first in line to be called up if an injury occurs. For now,... Read More
Scooter Gennett Traded To Giants
The Cincinnati Reds have traded second baseman Scooter Gennett to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later. Gennett has been excellent over the past two seasons but has been limited to only 20 games this season and has yet to find his groove, something the Giants are hoping a change of... Read More
Nick Martini Called Up To Majors
Oakland Athletics outfielder Nick Martini has been recalled from Triple-A. Martini was having an excellent season in Las Vegas, posting a .332 batting average and .435 on-base percentage over 60 games. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2011 draft and toiling in the minors since then, Martini held his own over 55 games last... Read More
Shane Greene Traded To Atlanta
The Detroit Tigers have traded closer Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves. In terms of fantasy ramifications, fantasy owners don't need to worry about losing many saves, as Greene should get the bulk of the save opportunities in Atlanta over Luke Jackson and Co. On the year, the 30-year-old has absolutely dominated with a 1.18... Read More
Yoan Moncada Not In Lineup Wednesday
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will not suit up Wednesday against the New York Mets due to a tight right hamstring. There have been no updates as of yet regarding the severity of his injury, so he should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Ryan Goins will take his place at... Read More
Garrett Cooper Out Of Lineup Wednesday
Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (hamstring) will not suit up Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins after injuring his left hamstring during the first inning of Tuesday's game. Cooper said that he is not worried about missing time, so there is a good chance he avoids the injured list and returns in short order. Neil... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Out Of Lineup Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. This looks like a routine day off for the 24-year-old, who has cooled off slightly after his blistering start but is still putting up very good numbers across the board. Through his first 78 games, the rookie outfielder... Read More
Jon Gray Pulled After Four Innings With Calf Soreness
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray was pulled after just four innings Wednesday. Gray was feeling sore and had walked in a run before getting pulled. X-rays on his left calf showed no significant damage and the Rockies are expecting him to make his next start, according to manager Bud Black. Gray allowed just two... Read More
Francisco Mejia Sitting Wednesday
San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the New York Mets. Mejia has been stellar since returning from the minors in June, and even more so since the break. In eight games since the break, Mejia is slugging .827 and has two home runs, four runs and five... Read More
Dansby Swanson Scratched From Lineup Wednesday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. There has been no update yet as to whether the scratch was due to any sort of injury, but a day off was sorely needed by the 25-year-old, who hasn't been able to replicate his production from... Read More
Jakob Junis Placed On Paternity List
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis has been placed on the paternity list. His next scheduled start is Friday against the Indians, which may be pushed back. It hasn't been smooth sailing for Junis this year, as he has a downright-ugly 4.83 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 21 starts this season, but the 26-year-old... Read More
Wilson Ramos Not In Lineup Wednesday
New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is not in the lineup Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Ramos, who should be back behind the plate on Thursday, was starting to come alive at the plate but has cooled down recently with only five hits in his last 31 at-bats. Tomas Nido will bat eighth and... Read More
Brett Gardner Out Of Lineup For Third Consecutive Game
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the lineup Tuesday for the third consecutive game due to a left knee issue. There has been no news as of yet regarding when Gardner could potentially return. Mike Tauchman will man left field and bat ninth Tuesday against Minnesota right-hander Kyle Gibson. Tauchman has... Read More
Mitch Moreland Activated Off Of Injured List
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) has been activated off of the 10-day injured list. The veteran missed almost six weeks due to the injury but could provide some sneaky good value against right-handed pitching heading into the latter part of the fantasy season. Moreland has mashed right-handers this season, hitting all 13... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Sitting Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. This looks like a routine day off for Guriel, who has a sparkling .298/.338/.637 slash line along with 24 runs, 11 home runs and 24 RBI in his last 124 at-bats. Billy McKinney will take his place in... Read More
Yandy Diaz Placed On Injured List, Matt Duffy Activated
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Diaz fouled a ball off of his left foot Monday night against the Red Sox, and while the severity of his injury is not known at this time, the good news is that there is no structural damage. The... Read More
Jean Segura Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) is not in the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Segura was hoping to play through the pain on Sunday against the Pirates but was ultimately unable to and was removed. A return date has not been set yet, but with a two-game series against the Tigers followed... Read More
Wilson Ramos Not In Starting Lineup Wednesday
New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is getting a breather Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ramos has been excellent in his last three games, collecting three runs, two home runs and three RBI, but even more so since the calendar hit May. Over the past 42 games, Ramos has a .297/.378/.507 slash line along with... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Scheduled To Return Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (hamstring) is on track to return to the mound Sunday after successfully completing his rehab assignment. The 26-year-old allowed three runs over five innings while striking out 12 batters in the start and looks ready to rock. Get him back into your lineups Sunday and let him roll... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Sitting Wednesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves with left-hander Dallas Keuchel on the mound. Schwarber has been solid over the month of June, posting a .261 batting average while collecting six home runs and 15 RBI over 23 games. Kris Bryant will slide over to left... Read More
Howie Kendrick Taking Breather Wednesday
Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick is getting the game off against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The 35-year-old has proven to be valuable when he does get playing time this season, posting 39 runs, 12 home runs and 43 RBI with a .388 on-base percentage over 182 at-bats, which has been enough to hold value... Read More
John Means On Track To Return This Weekend
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday and is on track to return to the Orioles rotation this weekend, although a set date has not been announced yet. Means has definitely proven to be useful so far in mixed leagues but could be due for some major regression.... Read More
Joey Gallo Activated, Back In Lineup Tuesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (oblique) has been activated off the disabled list and was back in center field on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and struggling right-hander Jordan Zimmermann. This is a welcome sight for fantasy owners, who were enjoying Gallo's best season to date before he went down just over three weeks ago.... Read More
Aaron Judge To Be Activated Friday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) has completed his rehab assignment and will be activated Friday after a two-month stint on the injured list. What is there to say? The Yankees are currently seventh in baseball in runs scored, and most of that time was without the services of Judge and Giancarlo Stanton --... Read More
John Means Placed On Injured List, Evan Phillips Called Up
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. This move is retroactive to June 17, so Means could be back as early as next weekend. The 26-year-old has been excellent so far this season, pitching to the tune of a 2.67 ERA through... Read More
Aaron Hicks Out Of Lineup Thursday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Houston Astros. It's been a rough start to the year for Hicks, who missed the first month and a half of the season, and he doesn't look to be turning the corner just yet. Through 55 at-bats in June, he... Read More
Nelson Cruz Getting Day Off Thursday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz will sit Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The 38-year-old is having another solid season even at his advanced age, slashing .278/.364/.561 with 13 home runs, 34 RBI and 29 runs through 48 games. Needless to say, he should be locked into your lineup when he plays. Jorge Polanco... Read More
