Lourdes Gurriel Scratched on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It's a day-to-day type of thing, so Gurriel should be fine soon. Jonathan Davis will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Chandler Shepherd. Davis doesn't have much upside with the bat, so […]

Ned Yost to Retire After the Season

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost announced his retirement from the MLB after Sunday's season finale. Yost will finish his career as the winningest manager in Royals franchise history. He took the Royals to two consecutive Fall Classics, but losing one of them. The Royals lost the World Series in 2014, but came back to […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Returns to the Lineup

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cabrera did not play on Sunday after tweaking his ankle during Saturday's game. He will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Zach Eflin. Cabrera has been tough to get out at the plate since […]

Avisail Garcia is Back in the Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Garcia has been dealing with vertigo, causing him to miss both Saturday and Sunday's contests. He is batting sixth and playing right field versus righty Jhoulys Chacin on Monday. Garcia has been red-hot at […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Monday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bogaerts is having a fantastic year at the plate, but is getting a routine day off here. Chris Owings will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus lefty Blake Snell. Owings hasn't been able to […]

Andrew Benintendi Gets the Night Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Benintendi hasn't been cleared to hit yet after suffering a thumb contusion on Friday. Gorkys Hernandez will play left field and bat seventh versus lefty Blake Snell. It's unclear when Benintendi will get back […]

J.T. Realmuto is Sitting Out on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto is dealing with right knee soreness, but it's not believed to be a serious injury. The team will have Realmuto undergo an MRI on Monday just in case. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind […]

Joe Ross Will Start on Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ross hasn't pitched since September 2 due to right forearm soreness. It appears he's feeling well enough to make the start on Tuesday. However, it's unclear how deep he's going to pitch into the game. He's not […]

Harrison Butker Collects Two Fields Goals

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had a fairly nice game in the 33-28 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Butker made both his field goal attempts and collects nine total points in the victory. He knocked out four field goals in Week 1, but Butker didn't receive any field goal attempts last […]

Demarcus Robinson Grabs TD Against Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson saw a pretty large regression in the Week 3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. However, Robinson was expected to see a bit of a regression after collecting two touchdowns and 172 yards in Week 2. He was only able to haul in three passes for 43 yards and […]

Sammy Watkins Leads Team in Targets Once Again

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been fairly quiet since his huge Week 1 performance. Watkins saw a team-high eight targets, but hauled in five of them for 64 yards and was unable to find the end zone. Watkins has not been able to live up to the hype of his three touchdown […]

Travis Kelce Hauls in Seven Receptions on Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was able to continue his solid play in the 33-28 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Kelce caught seven of his eight targets for 89 yards, but he was unable to find the end zone. Kelce has finished with 88 yards or more in all three […]

Mecole Hardman Snags 83-Yard TD in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman saved his fantasy value in Week 3 with one huge catch in the victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Hardman caught two of his five targets for 97 yards and a touchdown. He caught an 83-yard touchdown on a go route where the Ravens completely blew coverage. Hardman was […]

Darwin Thompson Manages Just Eight Yards

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson was expected to have some fantasy value coming into this Week 3 contest, but that was not the case. Thompson saw just four attempts for eight yards in the 33-28 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Damien Williams (knee) was sidelined, but LeSean McCoy and Darrel Williams both jumped […]

LeSean McCoy Scores TD in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) was questionable heading into game-time, but still managed to play well in the Week 3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He rushed eight times for 54 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 26 yards and a touchdown. McCoy hurt his ankle in the fourth […]

Darrel Williams Plays Well in Surprise Start

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams wasn't announced as the starting running back until basically game-time on Sunday. He played well in the 33-28 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. He rushed nine times for 62 yards and caught five passes for 47 yards, but didn't find the end zone. LeSean McCoy […]

Patrick Mahomes Continues Hot Streak

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes steps up to the plate and delivers once again in the 33-28 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Mahomes completed 27-of-37 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in the win. Mahomes becomes the third quarterback in history to begin the season with three […]

Ryan Braun is Out of the Lineup Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Braun will get a routine rest day here, as the team wants to make sure the veteran slugger stays healthy. Ben Gamel will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus righty Trevor Williams. […]

Buster Posey is Out Versus Braves

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Posey was dealing with a back and hip issue earlier in the week, but appears fine now. The Giants are likely just giving their veteran catcher a regular rest day here. Aramis Garcia will draw […]

Mookie Betts Sits Out on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Betts returned to the outfield for the first time since September 12 on Saturday. He'll get a routine rest day here as the Red Sox want to be cautious with his foot issue. Gorkys […]

Trey Mancini is Sitting Out Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Mancini was hit by pitches in the leg and is feeling some soreness in his left leg. The Orioles expect him to be back in the lineup within the next day or two. Chris Davis […]

Bo Bichette Still Not Cleared to Play

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (head) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette was hit in the helmet earlier this week, and hasn't played since being removed on Thursday. He still needs to clear the league's concussion protocol before being allowed to play again. The Jays […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Resting Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Guerrero injured his ribs earlier in the week, but appears to be fine now. This looks like it's just a routine day off for the young slugger. Brandon Drury will cover third […]

Dee Gordon is Out of the Lineup Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Gordon went 0-for-6 in Saturday's game, so he'll take the day off against the left-handed starter. Shed Long will bat leadoff and cover second base versus lefty John Means. Long is hitting over .400 in […]

Asdrubal Cabrera is Available Off the Bench

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Cabrera had to exit early during Saturday's contest due to a sore right ankle. Luckily, he does not need an MRI and is expected to be available off the bench on Sunday. Brian Dozier will cover […]

Daniel Vogelbach is Not in the Lineup on Sunday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach (neck) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This is a minor issue, but with the Mariners out of contention there is no need to rush Vogelbach back to the field. Tom Murphy will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus […]

Brandon Lowe Has Been Activated on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (quad) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash announced a month ago that Lowe would be out for the rest of the regular season due to a strained left quad. However, he's made a quick recovery and is in the starting lineup […]

Miguel Cabrera Remains Out of the Lineup

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Cabrera was scratched from Saturday's game due to a sore right knee. It's likely that Cabrera sits quite a bit with the Tigers out of contention and a week left of the regular season. […]

Ozzie Albies Won't Play on Sunday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Albies is getting a rare day off here alongside teammate Ronald Acuna. Adeiny Hechavarria will play second base and bat second versus righty Logan Webb. Hechavarria has been solid in his limited time with […]

Ronald Acuna Gets the Day Off Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This is a rare off day for Acuna, but as the postseason approaches they want their star players to get some rest. Billy Hamilton will draw the start in center field and bat eighth versus […]