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Logan Thomas - Week 13 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Benny Snell Jr. Falls To Third On RB Depth Chart
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is now listed as third on the RB depth chart behind starter Najee Harris and rookie Jaylen Warren. The Steelers might lighten Harris' load a bit in his second NFL season after he led the league in touches in his rookie campaign, but Snell may not even benefit... Read More
Mitch Trubisky Named The Starter, Kenny Pickett The Backup
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Mitch Trubisky the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. In other Steelers QB news on Tuesday, the team's updated depth chart now shows rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett as the backup ahead of third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Trubisky was... Read More
Louie Varland To Make MLB Debut Wednesday
The Minnesota Twins are calling up right-hander Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul for his major league debut on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. Varland is a St. Paul native who was drafted out of Concordia University in 2019, and he's the reigning Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Twins. He'll be... Read More
Joey Wentz To Start Friday For Tigers
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that starting pitcher Joey Wentz will start on Friday at the Royals and that the team expects him to make several more starts through the rest of the season, per MLB's Adrian Garro. The 24-year-old lefty got called up in May and made two starts, posting a bloated... Read More
Gavin Lux Won't Play In Series Versus Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that infielder Gavin Lux (back) won't play in this week's series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Lux is still recovering from a cortisone injection that he received on Saturday. It means that the 24-year-old won't return until the start of another series against the San Diego Padres... Read More
Sonny Gray's Next Start Pushed To Thursday
The Minnesota Twins are moving right-hander Sonny Gray's (hamstring) next start to Thursday against the New York Yankees. His bullpen session will also be pushed back a day to Tuesday, but he'll get on the field on Monday to see how he's feeling. Gray left his last outing early on Friday against the Chicago White... Read More
Zack Greinke To Return And Start On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said that starting pitcher Zack Greinke (forearm) will return from the injured list on Wednesday to start against the Cleveland Guardians. Greinke has been on the shelf since late August with a right forearm injury, but he'll be available once again for fantasy managers in deeper leagues on Wednesday.... Read More
Jordan Lyles Scratched From Game 2 Start
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Keegan Akin will get the nod after Mike Baumann threw the opener. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will have to make the adjustment. Lyles has gone 10-9 on... Read More
Mitch Trubisky Listed As Starting Quarterback
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is listed as the starting quarterback on the team's current depth chart, although he still hasn't officially been named the starter by head coach Mike Tomlin. Mason Rudolph is listed as the backup, with first-round rookie Kenny Pickett as the third-stringer. Trubisky was also named a team captain in his... Read More
White Sox Reinstate Yoan Moncada From Injured List
The Chicago White Sox reinstated third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) and left-hander Aaron Bummer (shoulder) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielders Adam Haseley and Mark Payton to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. The team also outrighted right-hander Tobias Myers to Charlotte. Moncada will return from his minimal stint on the injured list,... Read More
Luis Robert Returns Against Mariners
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) is back in center field and is hitting seventh against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Marco Gonzales on Monday. Robert hasn't played since Aug. 31 and hasn't started since Aug. 25 due to a sore left wrist, and he was also away from the team over the weekend... Read More
Brandon Drury Still Out Monday
San Diego Padres third baseman Brandon Drury (head) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Drury was hit in the head on Friday night and also sat out the final two games of the series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday and Sunday. Fantasy managers should consider him... Read More
Christian Yelich Returns Against Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is back in left field and is hitting leadoff on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner. Yelich missed the last three games with neck soreness, but he'll return on Monday for the start of a series against the Rockies in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Fantasy managers will... Read More
J.D. Martinez Not Starting Against Rays
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez will start on the bench for the second straight day, but the Red Sox haven't given any indication yet that the 35-year-old slugger is dealing with an injury. Martinez is currently riding a four-game... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Isn't Starting Monday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi isn't in the team's lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-handed starter Michael Wacha. The veteran is hitting .228 with a .333 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 360 plate appearances so far this season. However, it'll be Harold Ramirez hitting... Read More
Connor Joe Not In Monday's Lineup
Colorado Rockies outfielder and first baseman Connor Joe isn't starting on Monday for a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Adrian Houser. Joe is hitting .242 with a .342 on-base percentage, six home runs, and six stolen bases in 450 plate appearances this season. Sean Bouchard will draw the start in left field instead... Read More
Yandy Diaz On The Bench Monday
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz isn't in the team's lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-handed starter Michael Wacha. Diaz is enjoying a quality season at the plate, hitting .290 with a .396 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 497 plate... Read More
Cardinals Activate Jack Flaherty From Injured List
The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Flaherty has made three starts in the Majors this season, allowing nine walks, eight hits, five earned runs, and a home run in eight innings while registering six strikeouts. He previously made 17 appearances for the Cardinals in... Read More
Max Kepler Scratched On Monday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hip) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Yankees due to hip tightness. Kepler is said to be available off the bench, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. In 437 plate appearances over 110 games this year, Kepler is hitting .232/.325/.356 with... Read More
Mike Kafka To Call Plays For Giants In Week 1
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will call plays for the offense in Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Kafka is in his first season as the team's coordinator after serving as quarterbacks coach the last two years for the Kansas City... Read More
Damien Williams To Factor Heavily Into Running Game?
AtlantaFalcons.com's Scott Bair believes that Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams will factor heavily into the running game this year, and he also thinks that rookie Tyler Allgeier will play a significant role in his first NFL season. Cordarrelle Patterson, who was a pleasant surprise as one of the team's best offensive players in 2021,... Read More
Santiago Espinal Rejoins Starting Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles for the first game of a doubleheader, starting at third base and batting ninth against right-hander Mike Baumann. Espinal didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he'll be back in... Read More
Luis Patino Called Up To Start Monday
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Luis Patino from Triple-A Durham on Monday and designated right-hander Matt Wisler for assignment in a corresponding move. Patino will make the start on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. The 22-year-old will be making his fifth start of the season for Tampa. In his previous four starts, he... Read More
Hunter Brown To Debut Monday Against Rangers
Houston Astros pitching prospect Hunter Brown will make his major league debut and start against the Texas Rangers on Monday. Brown, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land last Thursday when rosters expanded. The 24-year-old right-hander went 9-4 with a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 134 strikeouts and 45... Read More
Mets-Pirates Postponed Monday
The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Taijuan Walker was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Mets, while Mitch Keller was on the mound for the Pirates. Fantasy managers should... Read More
Melvin Gordon III Expected To Share Carries To Open Year
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is reportedly looking at a split of backfield duties with teammate Javonte Williams to begin the 2022 season, per Benjamin Allbright. While Williams is expected to garner a higher percentage of carries, Gordon is set to be in line for goal line opportunities, which should help elevate his... Read More
Christian Yelich Absent From The Lineup On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is not in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yelich has now missed three straight games after exiting Thursday's contest vs. the D-Backs early with neck discomfort. Milwaukee is hoping he can avoid the injured list but fantasy managers still need to consider him day-to-day. The 30-year-old... Read More
Alex Bregman Sitting Out On Sunday
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is not in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to just be a routine day off for the veteran third baseman, who's slashing .265/.369/.471 with 20 home runs and 78 RBI over 456 at-bats on the year. David Hensley is batting seventh and taking... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Returns To The Lineup On Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The 25-year-old power bat has missed the last five games with hand discomfort but he's back in the lineup on Sunday. He's starting in left field and batting third against Angels starter Tucker Davidson. Alvarez is... Read More
Willson Contreras Remains Absent From Lineup
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) is still absent from the starting lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 30-year-old backstop has now missed four straight games with left ankle discomfort. It still looks like he'll avoid a trip to the injured list but it's anyone's guess as to when he'll return to... Read More
