Brandin Cooks Should Be Busy in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has caught at least five passes for over 80 yards or more in the first two games of the season. Cooks should continue to be busy during Week 3 against the Chargers. In Week 1, the Chargers gave up 169 yards and two touchdowns to Tyreek Hill. That […]

Todd Gurley Should be Heavily Involved in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has seen at least 19-20 carries during each of the first two weeks. Much like last season, the Rams lean heavily on Gurley and the ability to run the ball. Gurley should continue to see the ball in Week 3 against a Chargers defense that does not defend […]

Jared Goff Should Excel in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has put together two respectable performances through the first two weeks of the regular season. He now heads into a contest against a Chargers defense that's allowed 2.5 passing touchdowns per contest. The Chargers are also without Joey Bosa, so that just adds insult to injury. Goff is averaging […]

Jeimer Candelario is Still Dealing with Back Pain

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (back) missed his second straight game on Thursday due to lumbar spine spasms. Candelario has been playing basically every day for the Tigers and in what has been an up and down season for him at the plate. He won't be valuable in fantasy leagues anymore especially with this […]

Brian Anderson is Sitting Out on Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Anderson has not hit well lately, so the Marlins are giving him extra days off. Miguel Rojas will lead off and play third base versus lefty Cody Reed. DFS players should be safe to use […]

Josh Donaldson is Sitting Out on Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Donaldson started his first back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday since joining the Indians. He'll get a rest day on Thursday, but should be back in there on Friday. Yandy Diaz will bat sixth […]

Kendrys Morales is Sitting Out on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a rest day for Morales, but he'll likely be back in the lineup on Friday. Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat fifth versus righty Ryne Stanek. Tellez […]

Todd Frazier is Out on Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine off day for the struggling veteran slugger. Jose Reyes will play third base and bat seventh versus Max Scherzer. DFS players should ignore Reyes and most of the […]

Adam Eaton is Sitting Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Eaton will sit out against the left-handed starting pitcher. Victor Robles will lead off and play center field against lefty Jason Vargas. Robles has not shown much in his small sample size, but Vargas has […]

Rafael Devers is Back in the Lineup

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Devers sat out the last two games and has been slumping at the plate over the last two weeks. He'll bat sixth and play third base versus righty Masahiro Tanaka. DFS players can go […]

Paul Goldschmidt is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears the D-Backs are giving multiple starters the night off on Wednesday. Goldschmidt will be joined on the bench by David Peralta, A.J. Pollock, and Eduardo Escobar. Christian Walker will bat cleanup and play […]

Wil Myers Returns to the Lineup on Wednesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Wil Myers is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Myers was given the day off on Tuesday to rest, but he's back and ready to go on Wednesday. Myers will lead off and play third base versus righty Chris Stratton. He owns a […]

Carlos Correa is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine day off for Correa, so he should be back in the lineup on Friday. Marwin Gonzalez will play shortstop and bat cleanup versus righty Matt Festa. Gonzalez has been hitting […]

Billy Hamilton is Back in the Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Hamilton did not start on Tuesday after going hitless over his last three games. He'll bat ninth and play center field versus lefty Gio Gonzalez on Wednesday. Hamilton has not been reliable with the bat lately, so […]

Lorenzo Cain is Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ribs) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Cain was forced to leave the game on Tuesday after a muscle stiffened up on him. Christian Yelich will slide over to center field and bat second, while Domingo Santana will play right field and bat […]

Edwin Encarnacion is Back in the Lineup on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Encarnacion missed two games with a mild right ankle sprain. He'll bat cleanup and serve as the DH against righty Dylan Covey on Wednesday. Covey has a 5.81 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in his […]

Rowdy Tellez is Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It appears this is a rest day for Tellez who has seen an increase in playing time lately. Justin Smoak will play first base and bat third, while Kendrys Morales will serve as the […]

Chris Davis is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Davis is hitting .182/.260/.310 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI off right-handed pitching this season. Davis has one hit over his last eight games. Trey Mancini will play first base and bat fifth, […]

Pablo Reyes Remains in the Lineup on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Pablo Reyes has been crushing the ball since being called up by the Pirates. Reyes will remain in the starting lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday. He'll bat sixth and play right field versus righty Heath Fillmyer. Reyes is not likely going to be an option in fantasy leagues. However, […]

Adam Frazier Returns to the Lineup on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Frazier was held out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a sore right knee. He did later came in to bat off the bench, so it appears that this was a minor injury. Frazier […]

Rafael Devers is Sitting Out Again on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Devers has awful career numbers against Yankees starter Luis Severino. That is likely why he is out of the lineup, but he's also struggled heavily over the last two weeks. Eduardo Nunez will […]

Luke Voit is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Voit is back after receiving an off day on Tuesday. He'll bat eighth and play first base against lefty David Price. However, Price has been destroyed by the Yankees this season. Voit should be […]

Wilson Ramos Back in the Lineup on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Ramos was given an off day on Tuesday, but is refreshed and ready to go on Wednesday. He'll bat fifth and draw the start behind the plate against righty Noah Syndergaard. Ramos has hit well against […]

Brandon Morrow is Out for the Season

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (biceps) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon. Morrow has been sidelined since mid-July with a bone bruise in his right elbow. The Cubs will go closer-by-committee with both Morrow and Pedro Strop (hamstring) sidelined. Morrow pitched just 30 2/3 innings […]

Joe Panik is Sitting Out on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Panik will sit out against the left-handed starting pitcher. Chase D'Arnaud will bat second and play second base versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. d'Arnaud can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

Brandon Crawford Will Sit Out on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. This is a rest day for Crawford who has played in eight straight games. Kelby Tomlinson will lead off and play shortstop versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Tomlinson can be avoided for fantasy purposes. Lucchesi […]

Wil Myers is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Wil Myers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Myers will receive a rest day after playing in six straight games. Cory Spangenberg will play third base and bat eighth versus lefty Derek Holland. Fantasy owners can go ahead and avoid Spangenberg […]

David Dahl is Sitting Again on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's not surprising to see Dahl out of the lineup since he's hitting .200/.228/.327 off left-handed pitching this season. He'll join fellow outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on the bench. Matt Holliday will bat cleanup and play […]

Yasiel Puig is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Puig has been on fire at the plate and owns a 1.690 OPS over the last week. Matt Kemp will play right field and bat fifth versus Kyle Freeland on Tuesday. Kemp does not have […]

Cody Bellinger is Out on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be a rest day for Bellinger, plus he does not hit lefty pitching too well. David Freese will bat cleanup and play first base against lefty Kyle Freeland. Freese has solid […]