Javier Baez is Available Off the Bench

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) is unable to hit, but can still contribute to the team during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Baez has a hairline fracture in his thumb, and can't grip the bat or wear a glove. However, his legs and fine and he's available to pinch run for this […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Bat Leadoff Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo will bat leadoff and play first base versus righty Dakota Hudson. The Cubs seem to have good luck when Rizzo is batting first for them. Hudson has been pitching well this season posting a 3.35 […]

Giancarlo Stanton is Back in the Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton received a routine rest day on Friday, but is refreshed and ready to play on Saturday. Stanton will bat cleanup and play left field versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Stanton has been on a […]

DJ LeMahieu Sits out Against Jays

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The MVP candidate will get a rest day here, but should be back in the lineup on Sunday. Tyler Wade will bat eighth and play second base versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Wade has […]

Max Muncy Tweaks Quad on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (quad) is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Muncy tweaked his quad in the seventh inning of Friday's game versus the Rockies. He returned last week from a wrist injury, so the Dodgers don't need him going down again. The Dodgers believe the quad […]

Kolten Wong Remains Out of the Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Wong injured his left hamstring during Thursday's game and didn't play on Friday. He underwent an MRI, but the team hasn't revealed the results of the test. The Cardinals will likely be cautious with […]

Justin Smoak Gets Day Off on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Smoak will get a routine day off here to rest, but he's having a down year with the bat anyway. Brandon Drury will cover first base and bat seventh versus lefty James Paxton. […]

Willson Contreras is Out of the Lineup Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras will get a day off here after playing in five straight games. Victor Caratini will draw the start at catcher and bat sixth versus righty Dakota Hudson. Caratini doesn't have much upside in terms […]

Gleyber Torres Will Undergo MRI

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (leg) will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his leg injury. Torres left Friday's game after slipping and injuring his leg on a defensive play. Torres is considered day-to-day at the moment, so more information should be known after the MRI.

Bo Bichette Remains Out of the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (head) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette suffered a concussion after being hit in the helmet on Thursday. He is under the league's concussion protocol and is considered day-to-day. Richard Urena will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus lefty James […]

Wil Myers Gets the Night Off

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Myers was dealing with an arm issue, but returned to the lineup on Wednesday. This appears to be a routine day off, so hopefully Myers is not injured anymore. Nick Martini will bat second and […]

Tim Locastro Covers Center Field on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro (back) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Ketel Marte (back) has been shut down for the rest of the 2019 season. That means Locastro could be seeing a lot of playing time in the outfield down the stretch. Locastro will bat leadoff and […]

Max Kepler is Out Again on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Kepler has not started in a game since September 14 due to shoulder soreness. The team hasn't updated his status since then, so it's unclear what kind of progress he's making. Ryan LaMarre will bat […]

George Springer Gets the Night Off Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Jack Marisnick will cover center field and bat ninth versus righty Jaime Barria. Marisnick doesn't have much upside […]

Starling Marte, Josh Bell Remain Out

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) and first baseman Josh Bell (groin) are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Both players continue to deal with nagging injuries that may sideline them for the rest of the regular season. The Pirates aren't playing for much, and will likely wait until […]

Jean Segura Scratched on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (ankle) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Indians. He left Thursday's game due to an hamstring issue, but was plugged into the lineup on Friday. However, Segura is dealing with an ankle issue now and didn't feel right during batting practice. Scott Kingery will […]

Ketel Marte Shut Down for the Season

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (back) is being shut down for the rest of the 2019 season, according to Steve Gilbert. Marte is suffering from a stress reaction in his lower back. The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Marte is not going to need surgery. He'll finish the season batting .329/.389/.592 with 32 home runs and […]

Bo Bichette is Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (concussion) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Thursday and left the game. He won't play on Friday and will be put into the league's concussion protocol. Bichette can be considered day-to-day […]

Jean Segura Will Play Against Indians Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Segura was forced to leave early during Thursday's game due to a cramp. He's fine, and will bat fifth and play shortstop versus righty Shane Bieber on Friday. Segura is normally a reliable option at the […]

Aaron Judge is Back in the Lineup Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge jammed his shoulder while diving for a ball during Wednesday's game. He missed Thursday's contest, but is feeling well enough to play on Friday. Judge will bat second and serve as the designated […]

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 […]