Mookie Betts Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This marks the first game that Betts has played in over a week due to a left foot issue. Betts will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter against righty Charlie Morton. Betts is […]

Brad Hand is Available Out of the Bullpen

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand (arm) is available out of the bullpen for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hand hasn't made an appearance out of the bullpen since September 8 due to arm fatigue. He threw off the mound earlier this week and looked fine. He should be ready to come out of […]

Yuli Gurriel Scratched on Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (illness) has been scratched from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Gurriel is dealing with a stomach illness, so he should be out only a day or two. Aledmys Diaz will cover first base and bat sixth versus righty Jaime Barria. Diaz has been cold with the bat […]

Lorenzo Cain is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cain was forced to exit early during Thursday's game due to a minor ankle injury. He'll bat leadoff and play center field versus lefty Steven Brault on Friday. Cain has been fairly average with the bat […]

Justin Turner Remains Out of the Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Turner has now missed 10 games in a row due to sprained left ankle. Max Muncy will cover third base and bat second versus righty Peter Lambert. Muncy has two hits in his last […]

Mookie Betts Expected to Play This Weekend

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is expected to be ready to play against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend. Betts has been sidelined the last week or so due to discomfort in his left foot. The MRI didn't show any major damage, so Betts should be good to go here soon. The Red […]

Renato Nunez is Back in the Lineup Against Jays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Nunez missed the last two games after getting hit in the hand by a pitch on Monday. He'll play first base and bat fifth versus righty Wilmer Font. Nunez has been in a bit […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Back in the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (ribs) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Guerrero left early during Wednesday's game after diving for a ball and landing on his ribcage. However, Guerrero appears to be fine and is back in the lineup here. He'll bat third and […]

Max Kepler Continues to Sit Out

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Kepler has not been in the lineup since September 14 due to lingering shoulder issues. Ryan LaMarre will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty Mike Montgomery. LaMarre doesn't have much upside with the […]

Lourdes Gurriel In Lineup On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This marks the first time that Gurriel will play outfield since landing on the injured list due to hamstring issues. He'll bat third and play left field versus righty Gabriel Ynoa. Gurriel doesn't have great upside […]

Craig Kimbrel Activated On Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (elbow) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Kimbrel spent over two weeks sidelined due to elbow inflammation. He's been able to throw simulated games, and looked fine during those outings. It sounds like he'll be in the bullpen on Thursday versus the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cole Hamels Won't Pitch on Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) won't pitch in Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He'll be sidelined due to shoulder fatigue after lasting just 3 1/3 innings during his last outing. Alec Mills has been announced as the replacement starter. Mills will get the nod against the Cardinals on Friday. It's unclear […]

Lorenzo Cain Leaves Early on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The team has not announced why Cain left, but it is likely due to the lingering knee soreness he's been battling. Trent Grisham took over for Cain in center field. More information should be known about […]

Addison Russell Plays Catch on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (concussion) was able to play catch before Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Russell who is still in concussion protocol was able to take batting practice and now throw. The Cubs don't have a timetable for his return, but he appears to be making progress. Ben Zobrist will bat leadoff […]

Craig Kimbrel Should Be Activated Soon

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (elbow) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list soon. Manager Joe Maddon says Kimbrel is on target to return to the bullpen in the next few days. Kimbrel was able to throw a 16-pitch simulated game on Tuesday. He's been sidelined since September 2 due to […]

Luis Rengifo Lands on 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hand) has been placed on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Rengifo had X-rays taken on his hand and suffering an injury during Tuesday's contest. The tests revealed a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. His season is over after hitting .238/.321/.364 with seven homers and 33 RBI […]

Mallex Smith Gets the Night Off

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith will get a routine day off here, but he should be back in the lineup next game. He won't be able to add to his league leading 44 steals, assuming he doesn't come off the […]

Alex Dickerson is Back in the Lineup on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (oblique) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Dickerson has been out of the lineup since September 3 due to an oblique injury. He was able to come off the bench and bat earlier in the week. He'll bat cleanup and play […]

Buster Posey Sits Out Again on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (back) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Posey continues to deal with lower back tightness. The Giants have no reason to push their veteran catcher back onto the field. Aramis Garcia will bat ninth and draw the start behind the plate […]

Ryan Braun Gets the Night Off on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the lineup as well, so the Brewers are loading up their lineup with left-handed hitters. Ben Gamel will bat sixth and play right field versus righty Dinelson Lamet. Gamel […]

Lorenzo Cain is Out of the Lineup Against Padres

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. This is a routine day off for Cain, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Trent Grisham will bat leadoff and draw the start in center field versus righty Dinelson Lamet. Grisham […]

David Price Shut Down for 2019 Season

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) has been shut down for the rest of the 2019 season. This was an expected move, but it became official on Wednesday. Price is going to meet with a hand specialist to determine the next move. Price is owed over $30 for each of the next three […]

Wil Myers is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (arm) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Myers was a late scratch from Tuesday's contest due to arm soreness. However, he was able to come off the bench and take an at-bat. Myers will bat fifth and play left field versus righty […]

Casey Sadler Will Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Casey Sadler will draw the start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Tony Gonsolin was expected to draw the start, but he might come out of the bullpen now. Sadler looks like he's going to be the "opener" and Gonsolin will pitch the bulk of the innings. This is a […]

Carlos Correa is Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Correa returned to the lineup on Tuesday after being sidelined for about a month. It appears the Astros are going to be careful with Correa throughout the rest of the regular season. Alex Bregman will draw […]

Justin Turner is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Turner has not played in a game since September 7 due to a sprained ankle. Chris Taylor will bat third and play third base versus lefty Brendan McKay. Taylor has three hits in […]

Nick Ahmed Scratched on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Nick Ahmed (finger) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Ahmed suffered a finger injury on Monday and had issues throwing on Tuesday. Ildemaro Vargas will draw the start at shortstop and bat seventh versus lefty Caleb Smith. Vargas isn't worth a look in DFS […]

Ramon Laureano Gets A Rest Day on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine day off for Laureano, who collected two hits during Monday's contest. Mark Canha will cover center field and bat cleanup versus righty Jorge Lopez. Canha has been pretty average […]

Renato Nunez is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Nunez was hit on the hand with a pitch during Monday's game. The X-rays came back negative, but Nunez will get a day or two to rest. Chris Davis will play first base and […]

Brandon Woodruff Activated, Will Start Against Padres

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Woodruff has been sidelined since late July due to a left oblique strain. He'll draw the start against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. He will likely be limited in his first start back, so DFS players may […]