Francisco Cervelli Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It sounds like a routine day off for Cervelli, so fantasy owners do not need to worry about an injury. Elias Diaz will be behind the plate and bat fifth on Friday. Cervelli should remain owned […]

Ryan Braun is Out Again on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest. The Brewers are still calling the issue day-to-day, so he won't be going on the disabled list just yet. Jesus Aguilar will play first base, while Eric Thames, Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain cover the outfield on Friday. Braun has […]

Jeremy Hellickson Will Make Rehab Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Sunday. Manager Dave Martinez said the plan was for Hellickson to throw five to six innings or up to 85 pitches. Hellickson has an impressive 2.28 ERA over nine outings this season. However, he's won just two of those starts […]

Francisco Liriano Will Return on Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) will return to the starting rotation for Saturday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Liriano got destroyed in his lone rehab start. He allowed eight runs and 11 hits over just four innings of work. Liriano has a 3.90 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 45/29 K/BB ratio over 57 innings […]

Martin Perez To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Hickory on Monday. Perez threw live batting practice on Wednesday, which is a positive sign for him. He's been out since late April and has a 9.67 ERA in five starts this season. Fantasy owners can leave him on […]

Michael Hermosillo Recalled From Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Michael Hermosillo has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Chris Young (hamstring) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday but could still be bothered by lingering hamstring issues. Mike Trout (finger) has been cleared to serve as the designated hitter, but he will not play the outfield Thursday. Hermosillo has been […]

Tyler Skaggs Scratched From Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (hamstring) has been scratched from Thursday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. Skaggs is listed as day-to-day and will be evaluated in a few days. John Lamb will get the emergency start in place of Skaggs on Thursday.

Albert Almora Jr. Sitting on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Jason Heyward, Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will cover the outfield for the Cubs on Thursday. Almora has been exceeding expectations on offense this season. However, he does not offer much more than batting average in […]

Orlando Arcia is Not Starting Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The struggling shortstop will get the night off to rest. Eric Sogard will bat seventh and play shortstop on Thursday. Arcia has been hard to own this season. He should be left on the waiver […]

Brandon Crawford Returns From Paternity List

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (personal) has been reinstated from the paternity list on Thursday. Kelby Tomlinson has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Crawford on the 25-man roster. The Giants have not announced their starting lineup yet, but it's assumed that Crawford would be starting on Thursday. He should be owned […]

Jake Lamb is Not Starting on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's likely just a routine day off for the lefty slugger. Daniel Descalso will draw the start at third base on Thursday. Lamb has struggled this season since returning from the disabled list. However, his […]

Ben Zobrist is Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Javier Baez will play second, while Addison Russell starts at shortstop. Zobrist has cooled off a bit lately but is still worth a look in mixed leagues.

Chris Davis Will Return on Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's contest, according to manager Buck Showalter. The slumping slugger has not played in over a week. The Orioles have been giving him time off to work on his swing. Mark Trumbo will draw the start at first base on Thursday. […]

Freddy Peralta Will Start on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will draw the start against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Peralta last pitched on June 19 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went six innings with seven strikeouts and allowed zero earned runs. Peralta is becoming a hot pickup, and owners in need of […]

Pedro Alvarez Heads to Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Pedro Alvarez has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week and is now off the Orioles 40-man roster. Alvarez hit eight home runs and knocked in 18 runs, but hit just .180 before being demoted. He belongs on the waiver […]

Ryan Braun Remains Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be his second straight game on the bench. Eric Thames will play left field and bat leadoff on Thursday. However, Braun is not heading to the disabled list. The injury is only considered […]

Dan Straily Suspended Five Games

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily has been suspended five games by MLB. Straily has also been fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Buster Posey. Marlins manager Don Mattingly was also given a suspension, but only one game. Straily is appealing his suspension, so he'll be able to play until a final decision has […]

Tom Murphy Starting on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy will draw the start behind the plate against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Murphy has started six of the last seven games since being recalled from Triple-A. Chris Iannetta and Tony Wolters haven't offered much on offense, so the Rockies are giving Murphy a chance. Fantasy owners in need […]

Mike Dunn Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mike Dunn (back) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. It reportedly went very well, so Dunn could begin a rehab assignment soon. Assuming no setbacks, Dunn could rejoin the Rockies bullpen by the end of June. However, his 9.00 ERA makes him hard to own in any fantasy format. He […]

Jay Bruce Has Strained Right Hip

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) has a strained left hip, according to the MRI that he took on Wednesday. The Mets placed Bruce on the disabled list June 19, but it was unclear how long he'd be out. Bruce should be back in the Mets lineup by the end of June. Bruce […]

Amed Rosario Out on Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (rest) is not in the starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Jose Reyes will draw the start at shortstop, while Rosario gets a breather. The Mets won't give up on Reyes, so Rosario is forced out of the lineup occasionally. Some owners in mixed leagues could use […]

Jose Bautista is Not Starting on Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jose Bautista (rest) is not in the starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies. Bautista has not seen much playing time lately and is basically being used off the bench for the Mets late in games. Bautista is not worth a roster spot in any league unless he's getting more than […]

Austin Meadows Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He was held out on Tuesday due to a sore right foot but was called upon to pinch hit. He's back in right field and batting second on Wednesday. Gregory Polanco and Corey Dickerson (personal) are […]

C.J. Cron Sitting on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Astros. Cron was 0-for-20 before hitting a home run in Tuesday's contest. The Rays are likely just giving Cron a day off on Wednesday. He's been a nice power source with 16 homers and 37 […]

Matt Duffy is Out on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (rest) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. It's unclear why Duffy is out of the lineup, but it's likely just a routine day off. Duffy has been hitting the ball well this season, slashing an impressive .318/.360/.439 through 56 games. He won't bring […]

Ryan Buchter Expected to Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Buchter (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the A's in Detroit this weekend. Buchter has been out since late April due to a left shoulder strain. He's made four scoreless rehab appearances so far this season. Buchter has a 1.69 ERA through his first 10 2/3 innings this season. He could […]

Brett Gardner Out on Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Manager Aaron Boone said he's going to sit Gardner even if he's healthy enough to play. Boone believes Gardner can avoid a trip to the disabled list but wants to give him a chance to […]

Corey Dickerson Placed on Emergency Leave

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (personal) has been placed on the family medical emergency leave list. He is expected to rejoin the club at some point this weekend. Adam Frazier has been called up to take Dickerson's spot on the active roster. Austin Meadows will likely draw the starts in the outfield while Dickerson is […]

Chris Taylor Exits Early on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (hamstring) left Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs due to tightness in his left hamstring. The early exit was likely just precautionary, but he's expected to undergo further testing. Hopefully Taylor is not forced onto the disabled list. He should be owned in most leagues right now.

Andrew Cashner Activated Off DL, Starting Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (back) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday. He will draw the start against the Washington Nationals. Cashner missed a few weeks with lower back pain, but he should be avoided in most leagues.