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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Didi Gregorius On The Bench Monday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius will be on the bench for the team's series opener on Monday against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Gregorius is batting .225 with a .284 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 204 plate appearances this season. Instead, Bryson Stott will move over from second... Read More
Joshua Palmer Expected To Become No. 3 Receiver
The Athletic's Daniel Popper expects Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer to distance himself as the clear No. 3 receiver during training camp, behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The Chargers didn't make any significant additions to the receiver room in the offseason, and their belief in Palmer could be a big reason why.... Read More
Bengals Not Expected To Trade Jessie Bates III
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III isn't likely to be traded, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The 25-year-old reportedly won't play on a franchise tag this season after both sides couldn't reach an agreement ahead of the July 15 deadline. As a result, Bates isn't expected at camp, although Cincy is undoubtedly hoping he'll change... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Resting Against Mariners Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against left-hander Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners. Kyle Tucker will be slotting in as the team's designated hitter for the contest. Alvarez was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to the team's first game out of the All-Star break.... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Not In The Lineup On Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is absent from the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old All-Star has now missed all three games against Seattle's division rival as he rests his sore left wrist. J.P. Crawford is once again batting leadoff as the M's look to salvage the series against... Read More
Andrew Vaughn Not Included In Sunday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn is not part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets will be the team's corner outfielders for the game. White Sox manager Tony La Russa stated prior to the game that Vaughn's day off was recommended by trainers, though he... Read More
Jose Ramirez Getting A Breather On Sunday
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is getting the day off on Sunday as the team closes out its four-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Ernie Clement will be covering third base and batting seventh in the game. Ramirez is in the midst of yet another standout season. He's currently second in the American... Read More
Jonathan India Scratched With Thigh Contusion Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (thigh) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tyler Naquin will now be the team's leadoff hitter for the game while Matt Reynolds will be covering the keystone. India suffered a left thigh contusion while sliding head first into home plate... Read More
Alejandro Kirk Resting Against Red Sox On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is getting a breather on Sunday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Danny Jansen will be behind the plate for the game while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be slotting in at designated hitter. Kirk was part of the team's hit parade on... Read More
Josh Donaldson Sitting Against Orioles On Sunday
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles. DJ LeMahieu will be covering the hot corner for the game. This will be the second time that Donaldson has sat since play resumed following the All-Star break on Thursday. The... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado Won't Travel To Toronto
The St. Louis Cardinals will be without All-Star infielders Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado for its two-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Neither player is vaccinated against COVID-19 and as a result, they are unable to enter Canada. Both players will be placed on the restricted list prior... Read More
Tyler Mahle Activated, Set To Start On Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about three weeks due to a minor right shoulder strain. He's made 17 starts this year and he's gone 3-7 with... Read More
Willson Contreras Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is getting a breather on Sunday as the team takes on left-hander Bailey Falter and the Philadelphia Phillies. Yan Gomes will be handling catching duties and batting seventh in the game. The Phillies will certainly be glad to see Contreras out of the lineup for the game. The 30-year-old veteran... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Sitting Against Cubs On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Garrett Stubbs will be behind the plate for the game. Realmuto has had a productive month of July thus far. Over 13 games this month, he's slashed .333/.385/.600 with three home runs, two... Read More
Jeffrey Springs Activated Ahead Of Sunday's Start
The Tampa Bay Rays have activated left-hander Jeffrey Springs (leg) from the 15-day injured list. He will return to the mound as the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. To clear a roster spot for Springs, right-hander Luis Patino was sent to Triple-A. Springs had been on the injured list... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Not Starting Sunday, Available Off Bench
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is being held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Sunday as the team closes out its four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Stanton told the media that he is "a little beat up" physically right now, but wouldn't specify exactly what he is dealing... Read More
J.D. Martinez To Miss His Third Straight Game Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) will be held out of action once again on Sunday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex Verdugo will be slotting in at designated hitter for the game while Franchy Cordero and Jackie Bradley Jr. will be the team's corner outfielders.... Read More
Corbin Martin Will Start Sunday Against Washington
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Martin will start Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Dallas Keuchel was designated for assignment on Wednesday, opening a spot in Arizona's rotation. The 26-year-old pitched out of the bullpen earlier in the season, posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 14: 6 K: BB across 14 1/3 innings. He... Read More
Byron Buxton Taking A Seat On Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. It appears that the Twins are giving their All-Star an extra day of rest following the break. Nick Gordon is starting in center field in his place and batting seventh against Detroit starter Michael Pineda. Buxton should be good... Read More
Josh Jacobs To Be Stuck In Committee Backfield?
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson suggests that the Las Vegas Raiders will be going with a situational committee approach in their backfield this year, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the position get entirely revamped next offseason with Josh Jacobs in a contract year in 2022. New head coach Josh McDaniels comes over from... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Remains Out On Saturday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Houston Astros. J-Rod was a late scratch on Friday with left-wrist soreness, an injury that allegedly occurred on a stolen base attempt in the final game of the first half of the season, and will now miss his second... Read More
George Springer Returns To The Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is starting in center field and batting leadoff on Saturday vs. the Boston Red Sox. Springer missed the final game of the first half of the season last week and sat out during Friday's 28-5 drubbing of the Red Sox as well. He should be well rested and ready... Read More
Brayan Bello Likely To Start Sunday
Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Brayan Bello, who was recalled from the minors on Friday, is the leading candidate to start on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bello struggled in his first two major league starts, allowing nine earned runs on 13 hits while walking six and striking out seven in eight innings... Read More
Rafael Devers Not In The Starting Lineup
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Devers will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout in the embarrassing blowout loss to the Blue Jays to kick off the second half of the season on Friday. The... Read More
J.D. Martinez Still Out Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back spasms. It's not a good sign that the 34-year-old slugger is already injured coming out of the All-Star break, but fantasy managers should consider... Read More
Tim Anderson Sitting In Game 1 Against Cleveland
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will start on the bench for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. Anderson is getting a normal day of rest, and fantasy managers should get him back for Game 2 of the double dip later in the day. He went 2-for-4 with a run... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Resting In First Game Of Doubleheader
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday for the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Jimenez returned from a leg injury in the first game of the second half of the season on Friday and went 1-for-3. Fantasy managers will probably see him back in... Read More
Josh Naylor Not Starting In Game 1
Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Naylor is getting a normal day of rest and should return to the starting lineup for the second game of the doubleheader. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is having a very... Read More
Mike Strachan Expected To Miss Start Of Camp
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan (undisclosed) is currently dealing with an unknown injury. As a result, he's expected to miss the start of camp while working his way back to full strength. The 24-year-old played sparingly in 2021, his rookie season, totaling just two catches for 26 yards. He will have work to do... Read More
J.D. Martinez Scratched Due To Back Spasms
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) was scratched from the starting lineup Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays with back spasms. It should be noted that Martinez had a busy few days, flying to Los Angeles for the all-star game and then flying back to Boston for tonight's game. The Red Sox might just... Read More
