Carlos Santana Not In Monday's Lineup
Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana is not in the lineup for his team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Angels. Santana will stand aside as Ty France gets the start at first base. The 36-year-old Santana has really struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .167 with two homers, three runs, and six... Read More
Juhann Begarin To Stay With Paris Basketball In 2022
Boston Celtics guard Juhann Begarin will remain with Paris Basketball for the 2022-23 campaign. The 20-year-old made a name for himself overseas before he was selected by the C's with the No. 45 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He averaged 18.2 points and 5.6 rebounds throughout five Summer League appearances in July. Although... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez To Make Another Rehab Start Tuesday
Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) will make another minor league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. Rodriguez will have a conference call with manager A.J. Hinch on Wednesday to decide his next step. If he's ready to join the Tigers, he could start as early as Aug. 21. The 29-year-old southpaw has made... Read More
Luis Robert To Miss His Third Straight Game Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) will remain out of action for Monday's series opener against the Houston Astros. AJ Pollock will be getting the start in center field for the game. Robert sprained his left wrist during this past Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers and he hasn't been on the field since.... Read More
Ketel Marte Out With Hamstring Injury Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) is being held out of action for Monday's game against right-hander Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants. Marte is dealing with a strained left hamstring, an injury that caused him to be removed from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is being considered day-to-day for now.... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To The Lineup On Monday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. Acuna was removed from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins due to right knee soreness. The team held him out as a precaution on Sunday. The 24-year-old has been on a... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Out With Toe Inflammation
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu will miss his second straight game with toe inflammation, but he should be considered day-to-day until further notice. The 34-year-old has been solid, mostly atop the Yankees order this year, slashing .279/.381/.417 with... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Still Sidelined Monday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the fourth straight game that Schwarber has missed with his sore calf, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger remains a must-start in fantasy when... Read More
Jonathan India Scratched From The Lineup
The Cincinnati Reds scratched second baseman Jonathan India (calf) from the starting lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Monday was going to be his first day back in the lineup after missing the last three games. Matt Reynolds will now start at second base and hit sixth, while Jake Fraley is starting in left... Read More
C.J. Abrams Hitting Seventh In Nationals Debut
Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, and he'll make his debut with the team against Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. Abrams will start at shortstop and hit seventh in the batting order. The young shortstop was sent to D.C. by the San Diego Padres at the Aug. 2... Read More
Brandon Lowe Returns Against Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the order. Lowe sat out of Sunday's game with shoulder soreness, but it turned out to be nothing serious and he'll be back in... Read More
Jonathan India Back In The Lineup Monday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) is back at second base and is hitting leadoff on Monday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Syndergaard. India missed the last three games over the weekend after he was hit by a pitch on Thursday, but he'll be back atop the Reds lineup to begin the week. The... Read More
Travis d'Arnaud To Return To Lineup On Monday
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that catcher Travis d'Arnaud (leg) will be back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco after being sidelined for a week with a leg injury. d'Arnaud will avoid the injured list, which is great news for his fantasy managers. The 33-year-old backstop... Read More
Kadarius Toney Faces Likely Week-Long Practice Absence
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg, knee) is unlikely to suit up at practice during the upcoming week, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Sunday. Toney was held out of the team's preseason opener due to lower-body injuries. The absence of Toney has left quarterback Daniel Jones with limited high-level pass-catching options during... Read More
Joe Flacco Delivers Solid Practice, Continues Preparation
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco entered the season one play away from becoming the team's starting signal caller, and earlier this week, that play happened. Flacco now stands to be New York's starting QB for Week 1 if Zach Wilson (knee) -- who will undergo knee surgery Tuesday -- is not cleared in time.... Read More
Drake London Absent From Practice Sunday
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) was not spotted during Sunday's practice, an unsurprising development after he departed Friday's preseason opener due to a right knee injury. London hauled in his first professional reception for 24 yards prior to his exit, but the team believes that he avoided any long-term concerns. Taken with the... Read More
MJ Melendez A Late Scratch On Sunday
Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez has been scratched from the Royals lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Melendez was in the initial lineup, starting in left field and batting leadoff but the team put out another lineup a few hours later and he was absent. Kyle Isbel is now in... Read More
Leody Taveras Is Out Of The Lineup On Sunday
Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is out of the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old speedster also missed Saturday's contest but it appears he's just getting a few days off after appearing in every game since his call-up back in early June. He's also slashing just .196/.207/.250 over his last... Read More
Lakers/Mavericks, Grizzlies/Warriors Likely To Play Christmas Day
The Christmas Day schedule has become something of a rite of passage for many players and fans of NBA teams alike. Marc Stein reports that two games are already tentatively scheduled: Lakers vs. Mavericks and Grizzlies vs. Warriors. The first collision provides ample star power, as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook clash with... Read More
De'Anthony Melton Drops 26 Points In Drew League Playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers point guard De'Anthony Melton had it all working during the Drew League playoffs Saturday, as he compiled 26 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead the Hometown Favorites to victory. Melton is coming off having averaged a career-high 10.8 PPG last season for the Grizzlies, where he played in 73... Read More
Miles Sanders, Boston Scott Out For Sunday’s Practice
Philadelphia Eagles running backs Miles Sanders (leg) and Boston Scott (concussion) were held out of practice Sunday due to respective ailments. The move seems precautionary in Sanders' case, as the team's expected lead back hauled in two receptions for 20 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Jets. Scott has been dealing with a concussion... Read More
Jeff McNeil Returns To Action Saturday
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is back in the lineup on Saturday after exiting Friday's game with a right thumb laceration. He'll bat eighth against the Philadelphia Phillies. McNeil has put together a strong line in his age-30 season, slashing .306/.360/.446 with seven homers, 46 RBI, 24 walks, and 49 strikeouts. Most of... Read More
Luis García Dealing With Groin Strain
Washington Nationals second baseman Luis García is absent from Saturday's starting lineup against the San Diego Padres. According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN, García is dealing with a "little groin strain" and is day-to-day. It has been a rough week for the 24-year-old after he missed Wednesday's game with a knee issue. He has looked... Read More
Brandon Belt Not Starting Saturday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tommy La Stella will start in his place, batting seventh and playing first base. Belt walked and scored during Friday's game, so this looks like it's a simple rest day rather than indication of an injury.... Read More
Joey Bart Remains Absent Saturday
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (ankle), who hasn't played since Monday, isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Austin Wynns will start in his place, batting ninth and suiting up behind the dish. Bart was available as an emergency catcher Friday, so one would imagine that remains the case... Read More
Luis Robert Won't Play Saturday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Instead, AJ Pollock will take his place, leading off and patrolling center field. Robert exited Friday's game with a sprained wrist, and although it's not ideal to see him sitting out Saturday, the good news is... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Remains Sidelined On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) is absent from Saturday's starting lineup against the New York Mets. Matt Vierling will fill his void, batting ninth and playing left field. Schwarber, 29, hasn't played since Thursday against Miami. He is slashing .211/.314/.501 with 34 homers, 69 RBI, 59 walks, and 144 strikeouts this season. Despite his... Read More
Malik Willis Receives Praise From Lamar Jackson
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis made his professional debut during Thursday's game vs. the Ravens and he caught the eye of more than just those on his sideline -- Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson dished out praise as well. "He's going to be good," Jackson said during media availability Saturday. Tennessee selected Willis -- who was... Read More
Jacoby Brissett Readies To Take First-Team Reps This Week
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett is on track to be under center come Week 1 of the regular season and that transition will officially take place during the practices of the upcoming week. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Saturday that Brissett would supplant the suspended Deshaun Watson as the first-team signal caller, with under a... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is not on track to suit up for the team's preseason-opening contest vs. Buffalo on Saturday. Taylor, arguably the league's premier fantasy asset, has emerged as a star rusher, while head coach Frank Reich has attempted to keep his back in prime condition for the grind of a full... Read More