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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Max Kepler Out, Mitch Garver Hitting Leadoff
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jake Cave is receiving the start in right field and is batting seventh against Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker. Mitch Garver is behind the plate and hitting leadoff, while Willians Astudillo is back at third base and hitting sixth. Marwin Gonzalez... Read More
Carlos Correa Hitting .428 Over Last Four Games
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has six hits over his last 14 at-bats (.428) as the team prepares to open up a series with the A's on Tuesday. It has been a promising start for the talented shortstop, who has one home run and two doubles over his last four games. Correa is trying to... Read More
Jorge Alfaro Remains Out Monday
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday. He also missed the game on Sunday but should be considered day-to-day. Chad Wallach is behind the dish again and is batting seventh against Cubs starter Yu Darvish. Despite playing for a bad team, Alfaro has been relevant in single-catcher leagues... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Out Of Lineup Monday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Kris Bryant is in left field and is hitting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards, while David Bote is at third and is hitting seventh. Ben Zobrist is batting leadoff. Schwarber has three home runs and six RBI on the season,... Read More
Michael Brantley Has Eight RBI Over Last 11 Games
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley continues to provide a run-producing presence in the heart of the Astros lineup with eight RBI over his last 11 games. Brantley went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two runs batted in and has five multi-hit games over his last eight played. The left-handed hitting slugger also has been destroying... Read More
Alex Bregman Slugging Only .438 To Start Season
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman collected only one hit in seven at-bats over the weekend as he returned to the lineup following a hamstring injury. The injury proved to be minor, but Bregman is off to a bit of a slow start despite hitting .313 through his first 48 at-bats. The 25-year-old burst onto the... Read More
Jose Altuve Has Six Home Runs In Last Six Games
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is enjoying a white-hot start to his season and has hit six home runs over his last six games. The former MVP's fantasy stock took quite a hit coming into the 2019 season after struggling with a knee injury last season. But Altuve appears to be fully healthy, as... Read More
Joey Votto Out Against Lefty
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Kyle Farmer is starting at first base and is batting eighth against Kershaw on Monday. The 28-year-old Farmer has just two hits in his 13 at-bats this year, but both of those hits have gone... Read More
Pat Valaika Continues To Flounder
Colorado Rockies infielder Pat Valaika was called up when first baseman Daniel Murphy (finger) went to the injured list with his finger injury, and manager Bud Black talked about Valaika like he was going to see regular starts. Fortunately, that plan was short-lived. While Valaika is a solid fielder, he's absolutely dreadful at the plate, so... Read More
Dansby Swanson Not Playing Sunday Night
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night. Johan Camargo will play the 6 and bat sixth against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Camargo has only four hits in his first 22 at-bats (.182) of the season and is facing one of the best pitchers in baseball this evening.... Read More
Harrison Bader Dealing With Hamstring Tightness
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is dealing with right hamstring tightness, which is why he's not playing on Sunday in Mexico against the Reds. It's unclear how long this injury might sideline Bader, but his owners need to keep an eye on his status heading into next week. The 24-year-old gives the Cards excellent... Read More
Justin Turner, Kike Hernandez Resting Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and second baseman Kike Hernandez are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Max Muncy is taking over at third base and is hitting fifth, while Chris Taylor gets the start at the keystone and is batting seventh against Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacin. Alex Verdugo is also... Read More
Wil Myers Out With Thumb Ailment
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hurt his thumb sliding into second base on Saturday and is not playing on Sunday. Hunter Renfroe is starting in left field and is hitting cleanup on Sunday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Myers is off to a good start this year, hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three long... Read More
Manny Machado Out For First Time This Year
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is out of the starting lineup on Sunday for the first time in 2019. Luis Urias will take over at third base and is hitting eighth against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Urias has upside with the bat, but he's yet to show it in the big leagues... Read More
Ryan Braun Taking A Day Off Against Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ben Gamel gets the nod in left field and is batting seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling. Gamel is batting .280 (7-for-25) with no home runs and just one RBI on the season for Milwaukee. While he could certainly do some... Read More
Mallex Smith, Ryon Healy Sitting Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith and third baseman Ryon Healy are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Mitch Haniger slides over to center field and will hit leadoff, while Dylan Moore is at the hot corner and is hitting ninth against Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Haniger will always be a fine DFS option,... Read More
Harrison Bader Taking A Day To Rest
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Tyler O'Neill will take his place in center field and is hitting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. O'Neill has yet to go yard in 2019 but is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with three RBI in 12 games. You could do... Read More
David Peralta Out Against Left-Hander
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Peralta continues to hit so far in 2019, going 24-for-66 (.364) with a home run and seven RBI. He should be a contributor in all leagues all season long. Tim Locastro will earn the start... Read More
Joey Gallo Grabs Pine Against A's
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo gets the start in left field and is hitting sixth, while Hunter Pence is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third against A's left-handed starter Brett Anderson. Gallo is predictably hitting for a low average (.171), but he... Read More
Billy Hamilton Could Return Monday
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is doing much better, and he could be back in the lineup on Monday. Hamilton sprained his knee crashing into the outfield wall on Thursday, but he ended up dodging a bullet. The speedster could return early next week. Chris Owings will start... Read More
Austin Romine Banged Up
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine was "banged up" after the game on Friday and remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Kyle Higashioka is starting for the second straight day on Sunday and is hitting eighth against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Romine has become the primary catcher... Read More
Dwight Smith Scratched Sunday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with a sore leg, but he will be available off the bench if needed. Joey Rickard is starting in right field and is hitting second against Red Sox left-hander David Price on Sunday. The 27-year-old outfielder has only seven hits in 37 at-bats... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Out With Flu, Andrew Benintendi Playing
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is out of the starting lineup on Sunday with the flu. Andrew Benintendi, who was originally scheduled for an off day, will now play left field and hit leadoff against Orioles lefty John Means. JBJ missed the game on Saturday with an illness as well. Benintendi started off... Read More
Victor Robles, Brian Dozier Not Playing
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and second baseman Brian Dozier are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Michael A. Taylor is starting in center field and is batting ninth, while Howie Kendrick starts at the keystone for the second straight day and is hitting second against Pirates starter Jameson Taillon. Robles is just getting... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Getting A Day Off
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Andrew Knapp will take care of the catching duties and will bat eighth against Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena. Realmuto has just 11 hits in 46 at-bats (.239) in his first year with Philly to begin the season, with one homer and... Read More
Tommy Pham Sitting Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Avisail Garcia will get the start in right field and will hit cleanup against Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. Pham has reached base in 46 straight games and is hitting .276 with two homers, seven RBI and five stolen bases.... Read More
Niko Goodrum On The Bench Again
Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum (illness) is out the lineup again on Sunday as the Tigers take on Jose Berrios and the Twins. Goodrum has been a bright spot in the Tigers lineup, batting .293/.420/.512 through 13 games thus far. He should be back in there soon, which is good news for both fantasy... Read More
Jorge Alfaro Out With Sore Knee Sunday
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro is out of the starting lineup on Sunday as a precaution with a sore right knee. It's been an issue he's dealt with since spring training, but he slid awkwardly on Saturday and was replaced as a precaution. Barring a setback, he should be good to return on Monday. Chad... Read More
Ronny Rodriguez Recalled From Triple-A
Detroit Tigers second baseman Ronny Rodriguez will start Sunday and bat seventh after being recalled from Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers are banged up at the moment, with Jordy Mercer (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and Josh Harrison (shoulder) sore after a diving play Saturday. Rodriguez has managed just seven hits in 33 plate appearances... Read More
Josh Harrison Out With Sore Shoulder
Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison is out of the starting lineup with a sore left shoulder that he suffered while diving for a ball on Saturday. Ronny Rodriguez, who was called up from the minors on Sunday, is starting at the keystone and batting seventh against Twins starter Jose Berrios. Harrison is hitting .135... Read More
