Tommy La Stella Starting on Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder Tommy La Stella will bat ninth and draw the start at third base against righty Tyson Ross on Friday. La Stella and David Bote have been filling in at third base, while Kris Bryant (shoulder) is sidelined. Bote is a better fantasy option than La Stella, so it's hard to imagine La […]

Albert Almora Jr. Sitting Out Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is sitting out of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Ian Happ will start in center field and bat fifth against righty Tyson Ross on Friday. Almora has struggled with the bat lately, so the Cubs are giving him some rest. Happ could be a decent option […]

Willson Contreras Not Starting on Friday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Friday. He is getting a rest day, so Victor Caratini will bat seventh and start behind the plate against righty Tyson Ross. Caratini has been hitting fairly well this season, but is probably not the best bet for DFS contests.

Nick Kingham Optioned to Triple A

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Kingham gave up four runs and lasted just one inning versus the Cubs on Wednesday. Chris Archer has been activated, so Kingham was going to lose his spot in the rotation regardless. Relief pitcher Keone Kela was added to the 25-man roster, so […]

Drew Smyly Could Be Close to Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (elbow) threw a simulated game on Thursday. It appears that Smyly is making good progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. It's unclear when Smyly is going to return, but he could be nearing a rehab assignment. There is a decent chance he joins the Cubs pitching staff […]

Russell Martin is Sitting Out Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Martin has struggled throughout most of this season, but collected two hits including a home run during Wednesday's contest. However, Luke Maile will bat eighth and start behind the plate against righty Felix Hernandez on […]

Ken Giles is Active, Dwight Smith Jr. Optioned

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles has been added to the 25-man roster and is active for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding move, outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. has been optioned to Triple A. Giles has struggled this season with Houston, but a change of scenery could be good for him. […]

Ryon Healy Back in the Lineup, Cameron Maybin Starting

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy (back) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Healy was scratched from Wednesday's game due to lower back tightness. He will bat seventh and play first base versus righty Tyler Clippard. Healy has been in a slump lately, so he should be avoided […]

Kyle Seager is Back in the Lineup

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (personal) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Seager was activated from the paternity leave list after missing their entire series with the Astros. Zach Vincej has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. Seager will bat sixth and play third base against righty Tyler Clippard. Seager has not registered […]

Jake Lamb Expected to Miss Rest of 2018 Season

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) is expected to miss the rest of the 2018 season after having shoulder surgery. Lamb hit .222/.307/.348 this season through 56 games with Arizona. The injuries kept him down, but luckily for the D-Backs they have a replacement. They acquired Eduardo Escobar from the Twins and he's expected […]

Matt Kemp is Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Joc Pederson, Cody Bellinger, and Yasiel Puig will cover the outfield for the Dodgers. Kemp has struggled at the plate lately, so it's not surprising to see the Dodgers giving him a day off. Pederson […]

Mike Moustakas is Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Moustakas is not in the starting lineup because the Brewers are facing left-handed Clayton Kershaw. However, Travis Shaw who is left-handed will replace Moustakas at third base and bat sixth. It appears the two are going to split time at […]

David Peralta is Back in the Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Peralta missed two consecutive games with a shoulder issue. He returns in left field and bat leadoff against lefty Madison Bumgarner on Thursday. Peralta is hitting well in the second half of the season, but […]

Jonathan Villar Will Lead Off on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar will make his O's debut against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. He was acquired along with two other players during the trade deadline on Tuesday. Villar will bat first and play second base versus righty Yovani Gallardo. Villar didn't see everyday playing time in Milwaukee, so a move to Baltimore […]

Ben Zobrist Out, David Bote Starting on Thursday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. David Bote will bat ninth and play third base against lefty Robbie Erlin. Both Zobrist and Bote have been crushing the ball lately, so they could be options in fantasy leagues. However, Bote is really […]

Devin Mesoraco Sitting Out Thursday

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Mesoraco has now sat out in three of the last four contests. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh against righty Mike Foltynewicz. Plawecki should be avoided in fantasy leagues […]

Adam Duvall Will Make Braves Debut Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall is making his Braves debut against the New York Mets on Thursday. He was acquired for three players from the Reds earlier this week. Duvall is batting .205/.286/.399 with 15 home runs and 61 RBI this season. He's not going to hit for average, but if fantasy owners can accept […]

Ryan Zimmerman is Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Matt Adams will play first base and bat sixth against righty Tyler Mahle. Zimmerman has seen his playing time decrease lately, so that could be worrisome for fantasy owners. The Nats have Zimmerman, Adams, and Mark Reynolds who all play […]

Brad Ziegler is Active, Silvino Bracho Optioned

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is officially active for Thursday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Relief pitcher Silvino Bracho has been optioned to Triple-A Reno to make room for Ziegler on the active roster. Ziegler was the closer in Miami during the beginning of the season, but over the last couple of months […]

Miguel Rojas Sitting Out Thursday

Miami Marlins infielder Miguel Rojas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rojas continues to split time with J.T. Riddle, which hurts both players in terms of fantasy value. Rojas has actually put together a fairly solid season, but is still only worth owning in NL-only and deeper […]

Scott Kingery is Out on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Asdrubal Cabrera will play shortstop and bat fifth against righty Pablo Lopez. Kingery was expected to lose some playing time with the addition of Cabrera. Fantasy owners in 12 or 14 team leagues that own Kingery […]

Harrison Bader is Starting on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader will bat eighth and play center field against lefty Kyle Freeland on Wednesday. Bader and Tyler O'Neill are expected to see a majority of the playing time in center after the trade of Tommy Pham. Bader is worth adding in NL-only leagues, but might not have much value outside […]

Jorge Bonifacio Sitting Out on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He's hitting just .200/.294/.350 off right-handed pitching this season. Brett Phillips will bat sixth and play right field against righty Dylan Covey on Wednesday. Phillips could be a sleeper option in DFS against Covey, […]

Josh Harrison is Not in the Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Harrison has been out of the lineup in three of the last four games. Sean Rodriguez will bat seventh and play second base against lefty Cole Hamels on Wednesday. Rodriguez should be avoided in fantasy leagues […]

Albert Almora Sitting Out on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Almora is hitting .150/.150/.250 over the last seven days, so the Cubs will give him a chance to rest. Ian Happ will play center field and bat fifth against righty Nick Kingham. Happ is hitting […]

Brandon Kintzler Added to Roster, Randy Rosario Optioned

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler has been added to the 25-man roster on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Cubs have optioned relief pitcher Randy Rosario to Triple-A Iowa. Kintzler was acquired by the Cubs on Tuesday and should see plenty of high leverage situations in Chicago. Brandon Morrow (biceps) is still sidelined, which […]

Justin Bour is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bour has been in a slump lately, so DFS owners may want to stay away from him. He has not registered a hit since July 24, and Bour has not hit much all season. Bour […]

C.J. Cron is Not Starting on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Jake Bauers will bat third and play first base, while Ji-Man Choi bats seventh and serves as the DH against righty Nick Tropeano. Bauers could be a solid option in DFS contests on […]

Jose Briceno Sitting Out on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jose Briceno (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Francisco Arcia will bat ninth and draw the start behind the plate against righty Tyler Glasnow. Arcia and Briceno are splitting time behind the plate, which hurts their fantasy value. However, Arcia is still […]

Felix Hernandez Will Start on Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez will draw the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, according to manager Scott Servais. Hernandez gave up seven runs in 2 2/3 innings during his last start. Hernandez has a 5.58 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 21 starts this season. He's been tough to own in fantasy […]