Michael Brantley Won't Play on Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. This appears to be a routine day off, so Brantley will be back next game most likely. Josh Reddick will bat eighth and play left field versus lefty Mike Minor. Reddick won't be a reliable option […]

Ronald Guzman is Activated on Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Guzman was out of the lineup for over a month due to a hamstring strain. He will bat eighth and play first base versus lefty Wade Miley. Guzman could be a standard league option for owners needing help […]

Wei-Chieh Huang Recalled on Thursday

Texas Rangers pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Righty reliever Shawn Kelley (illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Huang has been recalled in a corresponding move. He was knocked around during an early stint with the team, but Huang is expected to work in middle relief. Jose Leclerc […]

Carlos Martinez Could Be Ready in Two Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) could be ready in 10 to 14 days, according to manager Mike Shildt. Martinez made his second rehab appearance on Wednesday and looked strong. He will make at least one more start on Friday, but could return to the Red Birds after that. However, Martinez is going to […]

Shawn Kelley Lands on Injured List

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Kelley was serving as the closer for Texas after Jose Leclerc was demoted from the position. Chris Martin or Leclerc will be asked to fill in with Kelley sidelined. Martin is the better option since Leclerc has already failed to […]

Marcus Smart Will Play More in Game 5

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is expected to see more playing time in Game 5 versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Smart played just 15 minutes in Game 4, but this is a win-or-go-home scenario for the Celtics. Smart made just one field goal from the floor last game, so he's going to need to […]

Malcolm Brogdon is Probable for Game 5

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Boston Celtics. Brogdon hasn't played in two months, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him somewhat limited. Sterling Brown and Pat Connaughton are expected to lose some playing time with Brogdon back in the rotation.

Andre Iguodala is Fine for Game 5

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (knee) has been removed from the injury report and is healthy for Game 5 versus the Houston Rockets. He was able to fully participate in shootaround, so Iggy shouldn't be limited on Wednesday. Shaun Livingston (hip) is still questionable, so Iggy could soak up some extra minutes if Livingston […]

Keone Kela Lands on Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Keone Kela (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Kela left Saturday's game versus the Athletics due to right shoulder discomfort. The Pirates are likely going to wait until Friday to announce a corresponding move. Kela was struggling this season, so he can be left on the […]

Derek Holland Activated, Starting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland (finger) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Holland has been out since April 27 due to a bone bruise in his left index finger. His 5.34 ERA isn't encouraging to fantasy owners and pitching in Coors Field on Wednesday isn't going to help. Go […]

Steve Cishek Could Be Next in Line at Closer

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek could be the next man up for the ninth-inning role on the north side. Manager Joe Maddon told reporters that he will go with a closer-by-committee. Pedro Strop (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Cishek is likely the next man up. The two most likely candidates […]

Ronald Guzman Will Be Activated on Friday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Outfielder Delino DeShields was optioned to Triple-A after Wednesday's game. Guzman is currently rehabbing a right hamstring strain, but is expected to take DeShields' spot on the active roster. He will likely play just about every […]

Mike Zunino Leaves Early on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) exited early during Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Zunino experienced some quad tightness while running to first base. The team will likely have Zunino undergo more testing to make sure it's nothing serious. There should be more information about his status in a day or two.

Ender Inciarte is Out Against Dodgers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Inciarte will get the night off versus left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Johan Camargo will bat seventh and play left field versus Kershaw on Wednesday. Camargo doesn't have enough upside with the bat to warrant owning […]

Josh VanMeter Will DH on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Josh VanMeter will bat ninth and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Brett Anderson on Wednesday. VanMeter was recently called up after hitting .336 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI in the minors through 30 games. VanMeter hit his way into the Reds lineup and could very well stay […]

David Dahl is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Colorado is facing a left-handed starter, so that could be why Dahl is out in this one. Raimel Tapia will draw the start in left field and bat fifth versus lefty Derek Holland. Tapia is […]

Daniel Murphy is Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Murphy was dealing with back stiffness over the weekend, but that doesn't appear to be holding him back anymore. This is most likely just a routine day off versus the left-handed starter. Mark Reynolds […]

Buster Posey Will Rest on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This sounds like it is just a normal rest day for the veteran catcher. The Giants want to make sure Posey stays healthy, so they continue to give him plenty of rest days. Stephen Vogt […]

Martin Prado is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Martin Prado (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears this is just a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Neil Walker will play first base and bat third versus righty Kyle Hendricks. Walker is a decent cheap option for DFS contests since […]

Joel Embiid is Probable for Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) missed shootaround but is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. Embiid is dealing with an upper-respiratory infection, but hopefully it won't hold him out. Embiid struggled in Game 4, but that was likely due to the illness. Hopefully he's closer to 100 percent for this game.

Pascal Siakam Will Play in Game 5

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (calf) will play in Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Head coach Nick Nurse announced that Siakam will play, but could be limited. Siakam may only play roughly 25 minutes in this contest, so we could see more of Serge Ibaka on Tuesday.

Khris Davis is Back on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Davis left Sunday's game against the Pirates after suffering a left hip contusion. Davis will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Tyler Mahle. Davis is always a threat to go deep […]

Ben Zobrist is Scratched on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist (personal) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Zobrist was replacing the left-handed hitting Kyle Schwarber versus lefty Caleb Smith. However, Zobrist is not playing due to a personal matter. Schwarber will bat eighth and play left field versus Smith. Schwarber is not a recommended fantasy option on […]

C.J. Cron Will Rest on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cron hasn't hit overly well this season besides his six home runs, so the Twins will rest their struggling slugger. Marwin Gonzalez will slide over to first base and bat sixth against righty Aaron […]

Melky Cabrera is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. It does not appear that anything is wrong with Cabrera, but the Pirates want to give their veteran outfielder a day off. Bryan Reynolds will draw the start in left field and bat fifth versus righty […]

Nomar Mazara is Sitting Against Lefty

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mazara is fine, but the Rangers want to give him a day off and he's not overly great against left-handed pitching. Hunter Pence will draw the start in right field and bat cleanup versus lefty Steven […]

Kyle Schwarber is Sitting on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Fantasy owners can relax, as this is not injury-related. Schwarber is struggling at the plate, and facing lefty Caleb Smith isn't going to help his fantasy value. Ben Zobrist will draw the start in left field […]

Zack Cozart is Activated on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cozart missed almost two weeks of action due to neck discomfort. He was struggling at the plate before the injury, so Cozart can be ignored in most fantasy leagues for the moment.

Lorenzo Cain Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cain left early during Sunday's contest after taking a pitch off the hand. The X-rays were negative and Cain is back in the starting lineup for this one. Cain will lead off and play center field […]

Shohei Ohtani is Activated on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Ohtani has missed the first six weeks of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani is not going to pitch this summer, but he will serve as the designated hitter for the Angels. He's batting […]