Andrew Benintendi is Absent From the Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Benintendi is getting a routine day off here to rest. The Red Sox are eliminated from the postseason and there is a left-handed starter on the mound, so benching Benintendi makes sense. Sam Travis will […]

Mookie Betts is Out of the Lineup for Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Betts has been battling a left foot issue lately, so it's not surprising to see him getting a day off. The Red Sox are already eliminated, so there is no need for them to play […]

Ryan Yarbrough Named Starter for Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough has been announced as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays are trying to win home-field advantage for the Wild Card game. They will continue to play their starters, despite already clinching a spot in the postseason. Yarbrough is 11-5 with a […]

Miguel Sano is Not in the Lineup on Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Twins have already clinched the division title, so they have no need to play their starters. Sano will get a routine day off here. Luis Arraez will bat leadoff and play third base […]

Taijuan Walker Will Start on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow, shoulder) will draw the start in Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. This will be the first start of the season for Walker. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery and a capsule strain in his right shoulder. The Diamondbacks aren't likely going to push him deep into […]

Anthony Rizzo Appears Done for the Season

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo has missed two straight games since the Cubs were eliminated from the postseason. It appears that most of the regulars are going to sit out the rest of the way. Victor Caratini will […]

Max Scherzer Named Starter for Wild-Card Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer has been named as Tuesday's starting pitcher for the wild-card game, according to manager Dave Martinez. It's a winner-take-all game, so no one is shocked that the Nats decided to go with Scherzer here. The Nationals will play either the Cardinals or Brewers, so whichever team doesn't win the […]

Jean Segura Likely Won't Play This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (ankle) is not expected to suit up during the weekend series versus the Miami Marlins. Segura left Thursday's game early due to what is being called a sprained ankle. The Phillies are eliminated from postseason contention, so there is no reason for Segura to play again this season. Scott Kingery […]

Freddie Freeman is Back on Friday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Freeman was playing through soreness in his elbow, but took a week off to rest. He's expected to start in two of the three games during this weekend series. Freeman will bat third and […]

Corey Seager is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Seager left early during Wednesday's game due to left hamstring tightness. It appears to be a minor issue, so he's fine to return to the lineup here. Seager will bat fifth and play shortstop […]

Khris Davis Returns to the Lineup Against Seattle

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Davis was out of the lineup for the last two games due to the flu. He's fine now and ready to continue to tear it up for the A's on Friday. Davis will bat sixth and […]

Mark Canha is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Canha hasn't played since exiting early during Wednesday's contest due to a groin issue. He appears to be fine and isn't in danger of missing more time. He'll bat fifth and play center field versus lefty […]

Justin Turner Continues to Sit Out on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (back) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Turner continues to sit out as he's nursing minor ankle and back issues. The Dodgers don't have an incentive to win, so they will rest Turner for the postseason. It wouldn't be surprising […]

Jose Ramirez Sits Out on Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Ramirez is dealing with soreness in his surgically-repaired hand. The Indians have decided to play it safe here, but this is a must win game for Cleveland. Ryan Flaherty will bat eighth and play third […]

Giovanny Urshela is Back in the Lineup Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Urshela has been out of the lineup since getting hit by a pitch on the hand. The X-rays came back negative, so Urshela is fine to suit up for this game. He'll bat seventh […]

Yandy Diaz Could Be Activated on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (foot) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Diaz has been making solid progress from his fractured foot. The expectation was that Diaz wouldn't be able to return again this season. He'll play in an instructional game on Saturday. He'll likely be activated on Sunday, assuming […]

Mike Moustakas Sits Out Again on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This is the second game in a row that Moustakas has sat out against a right-handed starter. Possibility, manager Craig Counsell feels like he has a better matchup with Cory Spangenberg at third. He'll bat […]

Eric Thames Returns to the Starting Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Thames was forced to exit early during Thursday's game due to hamstring issues. He'll bat fifth and play first base versus righty Antonio Senzatela. Thames has been fairly average with the bat, but does have […]

Nicholas Castellanos Scratched On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (groin) has been scratched from the starting lineup versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Castellanos is dealing with right groin tightness, so he'll sit this one out. The Cubs aren't playing for anything, so his season might be over. Albert Almora will play center field and bat eighth versus […]

Felix Hernandez Making Possibly His Last Start in Seattle

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez is making what could be his final start of his Mariners' career against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. Hernandez has been pitching in Seattle since 2005, but is in the final year of his contract. He's posting a horrendous 6.51 ERA in 14 starts with Seattle this season. Hernandez […]

Starling Marte, Josh Bell Both Done for 2019

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) and first baseman Josh Bell (groin) have both been shut down for the 2019 season. Both players have been injured for multiple weeks, so it's not too surprising that the Pirates shut them down. Pablo Reyes will cover center field and bat fifth on Thursday. Jose Osuna plays first […]

Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward Are Sitting Out

Chicago Cubs outfielders Kyle Schwarber (rest) and Jason Heyward (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both sluggers will get a day off along with most of the regular starters. The Cubs are eliminated from the playoffs, so manager Joe Maddon decided to give most of the regulars […]

Willson Contreras Gets A Breather

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs were eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday. Most of the regulars are out of the lineup here, so it's not surprising to see Contreras getting the day off. Jonathan Lucroy will draw the start […]

Jeff Hoffman Expects to Start on Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (knee) is planning on making his final start of the season versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Hoffman was struck in the knee by a comebacker on Tuesday. He was carted off the field, but the X-rays came back negative. Hoffman has been getting crushed this season, so he's […]

Justin Turner Continues to Be Rested

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, back) did not start in Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Jedd Gyorko was given the start at third base and that might be the case for the rest of the weekend. Turner continues to deal with a nagging back injury and a left ankle issue. […]

Anthony Rizzo Sits Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday. Most of the regular starters are out of the lineup for this one. Victor Caratini will draw the start at first base and bat cleanup […]

Jeff McNeil Lands on the 60-Day Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Jeff McNeil (wrist) has been placed on the 60-day injured list on Thursday. McNeil suffered a fractured right wrist during Wednesday's game and is done for the rest of the season. He'll finish with a .318/.384/.531 batting line, 23 home runs, 75 RBI with the Mets this season. McNeil is expected […]

Aaron Nola Won't Make His Final Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (rest) won't make his final start of the season on Sunday versus the Miami Marlins. The Phillies are out of contention, so they see no reason to bother starting Nola one more time. He finished with a 3.87 ERA with 229 strikeouts in 34 starts with the team. The […]

Amed Rosario Gets A Breather on Thursday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. The Mets have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, so they will give Rosario a day off to rest. Luis Guillorme will bat seventh and play shortstop versus righty Jordan Yamamoto. Guillorme doesn't offer much […]

Kyle Hendricks, Yu Darvish Are Done for the Season

Chicago Cubs starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Yu Darvish have been shut down for the rest of the 2019 season. The team is out of playoff contention, so there is no need for either to take the mound again in the last week of the regular season. Alec Mills will draw the start on Friday. […]