Mike Moustakas Sits Out Against Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Moustakas suffered a bruise on his hand in August and continues to deal with lingering discomfort. Travis Shaw will play third base and bat seventh versus righty Robert Dugger. Shaw has one hit in his... Read More

Didi Gregorius Takes A Breather on Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Gregorius is getting a routine rest day here against the left-handed starter. Gleyber Torres will cover shortstop and bat third versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Torres is a solid DFS option here against Rodriguez, so... Read More

Gary Sanchez is Absent Against Boston

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Sanchez will get a routine rest day here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez.... Read More

Mike Tauchman Likely Done for the Season

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman (calf) is expected to miss the rest of the 2019 season following an injury. Tauchman suffered a Grade 2 left calf strain, so it's unlikely he plays again this season. He's suffered the injury on Sunday and is expected to miss roughly two months. Tauchman struggled as of late,... Read More

Ramon Laureano is Out on Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Laureano missed five weeks of action due to a stress fracture in his shin. The Athletics are going to ease him back into things, so he'll take the night off here. Mark Canha will play center... Read More

Mike Trout Remains Out on Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (toe) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. This marks the third game in a row that Trout has missed due to a sore toe. Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Shane Bieber. Goodwin has been cooling off... Read More

Bryce Harper Returns on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Harper was hit in the hand during Friday's game and has missed the last two games since then. It appears to be a minor issue, so he's feeling well enough to play in this one. Harper... Read More

Harrison Butker Notches Four Field Goals

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had himself an excellent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Butker is already known as one of the better kicker in the league, but he proved that point on Sunday. He knocked down all four of his field goal attempts in this contest. Butker scored 16 points... Read More

Travis Kelce Only Hauls in Three Receptions

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could've had a big day in fantasy, but failed to haul in over half his targets. Kelce finished with three receptions on eight targets for 88 yards in the 40-26 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It wasn't all Kelce's fault, some of the passes were thrown poorly by... Read More

Tyreek Hill Goes for 16 Yards Before Exiting

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (shoulder) caught both his targets for 16 yards before exiting the game due to a collarbone issue. The Chiefs still ended up winning 40-26 over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hill was taken to the hospital, but received good news. He won't need surgery, so he's only going to miss... Read More

Sammy Watkins Explodes for Three Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins had one of the biggest games in Chiefs' history on Sunday. Watkins caught nine receptions for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the 40-26 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was the fifth biggest receiving performance in team history. Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is going to be sidelined for... Read More

LeSean McCoy Rushes for 81 Yards Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy had a solid game on the ground, but it didn't develop into many fantasy points. McCoy rushed 10 times for 81 yards and he did not score in the 40-26 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lead back Damien Williams only rushed for 26 yards on 13 attempts. It... Read More

Damien Williams Scores TD in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was not strong in the run game, but salvaged his fantasy day in the passing game. Williams rushed 13 times for 26 yards and a touchdown. He caught six passes for 39 yards and finished second on the team in total receptions. LeSean McCoy out-rushed him, but Williams... Read More

Patrick Mahomes Tosses Three Touchdowns Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks like he hasn't missed a beat since last season. He completed 25-of-33 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns in the 40-26 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Mahomes threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns before halftime. He didn't do as much in the second... Read More

Darwin Thompson Has Minimal Value

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson went from late-round steal to the waiver wire in a matter of a week. The signing of veteran running back LeSean McCoy has basically taken away all Thompson's value in one fell swoop. Lead back Damien Williams and McCoy are expected to see almost all the touches in... Read More

Travis Kelce Should Dominate on Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was basically unstoppable last season and that's expected to carry over into this season. Kelce has scored 18 touchdowns since the start of the 2017, which is tied for the most among tight ends. He heads into a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 that struggle... Read More

Sammy Watkins A WR2 Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is once again predicted to have a solid fantasy season, but injuries are going to dictate that. Watkins seems to have the potential to be a reliable fantasy wideout, but it never comes to fruition. Tyreek Hill is going to be the No. 1 receiver for the Chiefs,... Read More

Bryce Harper is Fine After Getting Hit

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (hand) avoided any serious injury after getting hit on the wrist during Friday's game against the New York Mets. Harper said afterwards he was unable to grip the bat. However, the Phillies are listing him as day-to-day with a hand contusion. The X-rays came back negative, so he'll likely just... Read More

Matt Carpenter is Out on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carpenter will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Tommy Edman will cover third base and bat seventh versus lefty Steven Brault. Edman has been reliable with the bat over the... Read More

Jackie Bradley Jr. Sits Out Versus Yankees

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Bradley is getting a routine rest day here against the left-handed starter. Mookie Betts will bat leadoff and cover center field versus lefty J.A. Happ. Betts is hitting .419 over the last seven... Read More

Anthony Kay Will Start on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Anthony Kay will make his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The former first round pick was traded to the Blue Jays in the deal that sent Marcus Stroman to the Mets. He's been pitching well during his brief time in the minors with the Jays.... Read More

Nelson Cruz Exits Early on Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) was removed early from Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz is dealing with a sore left wrist, but this appears to be a minor issue. Cruz is hitting .305/.384/.627 with 35 home runs and 92 RBI this season, so the Twins can't afford to lose him. He... Read More

George Springer Able to Swing on Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (concussion) was able to get into the cage and take some swings on Friday. He suffered a mild concussion after crashing into the wall on Tuesday. The fact that he's taking batting practice is a good sign that he'll hopefully be able to return soon. He's been having a monster... Read More

Nick Senzel Remains Sidelined on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the fourth game in a row that Senzel has been unable to suit up due to a nagging shoulder issue. He ran into the wall over a week ago and his shoulder is still... Read More

Ramon Laureano Activated on Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Laureano was sidelined in late July after suffering a stress fracture in his shin. The Athletics may decide to ease him back into action, so his fantasy value could take a hit. Laureano has been a bright spot to... Read More

Tyler Glasnow Will Start Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) will be activated from the injured list and make the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Glasnow pitched well during his rehab appearances, so he's set to join the active roster. However, Glasnow is only expected to pitch a few innings, but this is a... Read More

Joe Ross Scratched From Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (forearm) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. Ross felt some discomfort in his forearm while throwing a bullpen session. The Nats will skip his turn in the rotation and it's unclear when he'll return to the rotation. Austin Voth will draw the... Read More

Mike Yastrzemski Sits Out on Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yastrzemski will get a routine day off here to rest against the left-handed starter. Joey Rickard will bat sixth and play left field versus lefty Clayton Kershaw. Rickard is not worth a look against... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Expects to Return Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (elbow) expects to return from the injured list when first eligible on Thursday. The Cubs have shut down Kimbrel for a few days due to his elbow inflammation. Steve Cishek and Pedro Strop are the two favorites to see save chances. However, manager Joe Maddon will likely go with... Read More

Mike Moustakas Remains Out on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Craig Counsell said that Moustakas isn't making much progress from his hand injury. Hernan Perez will play third base and bat sixth versus lefty Cole Hamels. Perez doesn't have much upside with the bat,... Read More