Travis Shaw Starts at Third Base Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Keston Hiura (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Shaw could see regular playing time down the stretch. Shaw will draw the start at third base and bat eighth versus lefty Cole Hamels. Shaw should […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out Versus Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The team has elected to give Braun plenty of rest down the stretch of the season. They have a bit of a logjam in the outfield, so the Brewers will go with a different look on […]

Lorenzo Cain is Out of the Lineup Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Cain hasn't been great with the bat this season and the Brewers have a logjam in the outfield. Trent Grisham will draw the start in center field and bat sixth versus lefty Cole Hamels. Grisham is […]

Michael Brantley Gets Day Off Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Brantley has been incredible with the bat this season, so this is just a routine day off for him. Jake Marisnick will replace him in the outfield and bat ninth versus righty Clay Buchholz. Marisnick […]

Cameron Maybin is Not in the Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He injured his wrist earlier in the week, but returned to the lineup on Wednesday. It appears that this is just a routine day off for him. Mike Tauchman will bat ninth and play left […]

Travis Shaw Recalled on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw has been recalled from the minors on Saturday. Keston Hiura (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Shaw will take over his spot on the active roster. Shaw is hitting .162/.276/.279 with six home runs and 13 RBI this season with the Brewers. It's been an awful season […]

Edwin Encarnacion Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) could return to the active roster next week, according to manager Aaron Boone. He's been sidelined for about a month due to a fractured wrist. Encarnacion is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday and return in the middle of next week. He has 30 home […]

Khris Davis Remains Out on Saturday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (personal) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. He went on the paternity leave list on Wednesday and hasn't returned yet. Jurickson Profar will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh versus righty Domingo German. Profar is hitting .409 this week, […]

A.J. Pollock is Resting on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This appears to be a routine day off for Pollock, so no injury concern to worry about. Cody Bellinger will slide over to center field and cleanup versus righty Zac Gallen. Bellinger is a great […]

Mike Trout Returns to the Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Trout missed Wednesday's game due to a sore foot, but it seems to be a minor issue. He'll bat second and play center field versus righty Nathan Eovaldi. He'll be a great fantasy option […]

Bradley Zimmer Activated on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. The team has optioned him to Triple-A Columbus to continue to workout and prepare to join the big league roster. Zimmer should be able to join the Indians roster by early September, but it depends on his health. He […]

Lane Thomas Likely Done for the Season

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 28. Thomas was hit on the wrist during Tuesday's game and tests showed a right wrist fracture. He'll reportedly be in a cast for three to six weeks, so his rookie season is basically over. Tyler O'Neill returned […]

Matt Chapman Returns to the Lineup

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (head) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Chapman left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He didn't start on Thursday, but did come into the game to play defense. He'll bat second and play […]

Kevin Kiermaier Continues to Be Sidelined

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Kiermaier crashed into a wall on Sunday and hasn't been able to suit up since then. He is expected to return to the starting lineup for Saturday, but we'll see if that happens. Avisail Garcia […]

Adam Eaton is Out of the Lineup Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Eaton left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the knee. It sounds like Eaton wanted to play on Friday, but manager Dave Martinez decided to be cautious. Gerardo Parra will bat second and play […]

Max Kepler is Back in the Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He missed a few games due to a sore right knee, but feels good enough to play on Friday. Kepler will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Edwin Jackson. Kepler has been in a […]

Miguel Sano Returns to the Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (forearm) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Sano left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. He sat out of Thursday's game, but appears be ready to suit up for this contest. Sano will bat fifth […]

Robinson Cano Could Return This Season

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) could actually return this season after tearing his hamstring in August. Cano will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Short-Season Brooklyn. He suffered a torn left hamstring on August 5, but is making amazing progress. Cano might actually be able to return to the Mets roster […]

Keston Hiura Tweaks Hamstring on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura (hamstring) was removed from Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Hiura tweaked his hamstring while attempting to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning. The Brewers are likely going to do some testing after the game to determine how long Hiura will be sidelined. Fantasy owners will […]

Blake Snell Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. Snell felt fine afterwards and the team won't have him go on a rehab assignment. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow in July. The Rays expect Snell to be able to rejoin their starting rotation by the second […]

Ketel Marte is Out on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte suffered a hamstring cramp on Tuesday, but was able to return to action on Thursday. He reportedly is feeling something in his hamstring again, so he'll sit out on Friday. Jarrod Dyson will bat […]

Ramon Laureano Out Likely Another Week

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Lauerano (shin) isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list for at least another week. Lauerano suffered a stress fracture in his right shin, but has been doing well in his rehab process. The rosters expand on Sunday, but the Athletics are reportedly going to wait until around the […]

Ryan Zimmerman Will Return on Sunday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is expected to return off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Zimmerman just finished a rehab assignment, so he's ready to return to the active roster. However, the Nats are likely going to have Zimmerman stay down in High-A until the rosters expand. There probably won't be a […]

Charlie Blackmon Sits Out on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for Blackmon, so he should be back in there on Saturday. Sam Hilliard will cover right field and bat sixth versus righty Dario Agrazal. Hilliard doesn't have enough […]

Hunter Strickland Will Return on Friday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (personal) will be activated off the paternity leave list on Friday. Strickland hasn't been with the team since Tuesday due to the birth of his child. He's posting a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings with the Nationals this season. The Nats are banged up in the bullpen, so Strickland […]

Carlos Correa is Still Unable to Swing

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is still unable to a swing a bat since he was sidelined on August 20. Correa is dealing with lower back discomfort, but has made some progress lately. Unfortunately, the minor league season ends soon, so Correa won't go able to go on a rehab assignment. The Astros are […]

Josh Rojas Sits Out on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Josh Rojas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rojas has been in an awful slump lately, so it's not surprising to see him getting the night off. Tim Locastro will bat second and play left field versus lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu. Locastro has been […]

Stephen Strasburg Will Start on Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will have his scheduled start on Sunday moved up to Saturday versus the Miami Marlins. The Nats have an off day, so they have shake up their rotation to set up for their big series against the Braves next week. Anibal Sanchez will pitch on Friday, while Strasburg is […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Rizzo has been out of the lineup since Sunday due to back stiffness. Manager Joe Maddon doesn't expect Rizzo to be ready for Friday's game, so it's unclear when he'll get back in there. […]

Max Muncy Sits Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Muncy was hit on the wrist during Wednesday's game, so he'll take the night off here. Kike Hernandez will cover second base and bat eighth versus righty Merrill Kelly. Hernandez is a solid fantasy […]