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 […]

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, […]

Jhoulys Chacin Debuts for Red Sox Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin will make his debut on the mound for his new team on Friday. Chacin will get the nod against the New York Yankees here. Chacin went 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA before being released by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Red Sox may go to the bullpen early in […]

Jorge Polanco is Back on Friday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (finger) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Polanco did not play on Thursday due to a minor finger issue. Polanco will bat second and play shortstop versus righty Adam Plutko. Polanco is hitting over .400 during the last week, so he's an excellent […]

Joe Musgrove Scratched on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (foot) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Musgrove is dealing with right foot discomfort, but hopefully it's a minor issue. Alex McRae will draw the start on Friday, but he's not worth streaming against the Cardinals.

Starling Marte Back on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte has missed the last two games due to minor discomfort. However, he's back in the lineup batting third and playing center field versus righty Miles Mikolas on Friday. Marte has been red-hot with the […]

LeSean McCoy Has RB2 Value in Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy could very well end up in a timeshare role with back Damien Williams. McCoy was added to the roster on Saturday and having Andy Reid back as his head coach is a good sign. The Chiefs wouldn't add McCoy unless they plan to get him involved in the […]

Damien Williams Could Lose Value

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams could see himself losing value quickly with the addition of LeSean McCoy. Williams is named as the starter for Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, there could very well be a timeshare between Williams and McCoy. Head coach Andy Reid is familiar with McCoy and […]

Patrick Mahomes An Excellent Option Versus Jags

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the best fantasy quarterback last season, but can he do it again? He'll have an interesting matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The Jags defense was not reliable last season, but they have the pieces to make it strong once again. Luckily, the Chiefs offense looks […]

Kevin Newman Returns to the Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. He missed a few games due to a lingering leg issue, but appears to be fine now. Newman will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Elieser Hernandez. He's a great DFS option for games on […]

Yu Darvish Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Darvish is scheduled to make the start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. He is dealing with lingering tightness in his forearm, but it sounds like he'll be fine to make the start. Darvish has been pitching very well lately, so […]

Mike Moustakas is Sitting Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He's dealing with lingering discomfort in his hand, so he'll sit this one out. He's played in a few games since returning to the team, but Moustakas is having problems gripping the bat. Hernan Perez […]

Kris Bryant Returns to the Starting Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant was scratched from Tuesday's game due to knee soreness. He's been dealing with lingering knee soreness for the last two months, but he'll play through it on Thursday. Bryant will bat third and play […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws Bullpen Session

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. This marks his second bullpen session of the week, so Woodruff is making good progress towards a return. He's been sidelined since July 22 due to a left oblique strain. There is a chance that Woodruff makes a […]

Omar Narvaez is Out on Thursday

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (back) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Narvaez has been out of the lineup since September 1 due to back spasms. Tom Murphy will draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth versus lefty Wade Miley. Murphy has been slumping with the […]

Carlos Correa Continues to Make Progress

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) says that he doesn't feel discomfort in his back anymore. He's been sidelined for over two weeks due to back pains, but is making good progress. The Astros expect Correa to be able to return by the middle of September. However, the team isn't going to rush him back […]

Justus Sheffield's Start Likely Pushed Back

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield is likely going to have his scheduled start pushed back until Sunday. Sheffield is scheduled to draw the start against the Houston Astros on Sunday, but they may push it back due to rest. The Mariners want to limit his workload, so they might wait until the homestand to […]

Gorkys Hernandez In Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Gorkys Hernandez will get the start in the outfield for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Hernandez hit 15 home runs with the Giants last season. He hasn't played in the majors this season, but could see some […]

Eric Sogard is Out of the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Eric Sogard (face) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Sogard took a ball to the face during Tuesday's doubleheader and will sit this one out. Kean Wong will draw the start at second base and bat eighth versus righty Trent Thornton. This is […]

Nomar Mazara Remains Out on Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Mazara continues to be bothered by an oblique issue that sidelined him in the end of August. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play right field versus lefty John Means. Choo has been in a rough […]

Craig Kimbrel Returns To Injured List

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 2. Kimbrel is dealing with right elbow inflammation, but it sounds like a minor issue. He has a 5.68 ERA with 13 saves since joining the Cubs roster halfway through the season. Steve Cishek and Pedro Strop are expected […]

Yu Darvish Plays Catch on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (forearm) played catch on Tuesday and is expected to make his next start. Darvish was scratched from his last start due to right forearm tightness. It appears to be a minor issue and is scheduled to make his next start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Darvish has been […]

Javier Baez Absent Against Mariners

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The Cubs have an off day on Wednesday, so this could just be extra rest for Baez. Addison Russell will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Felix Hernandez. Russell isn't in a favorable spot in […]

Ben Zobrist is Back on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Ben Zobrist (personal) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Zobrist missed nearly four months due to personal reasons, but is back with the club now. The Cubs have a logjam of infielders, so it's unclear how often Zobrist is going to play. Zobrist will bat […]

Matt Carpenter Sits Out Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Carpenter has been disappointing with the bat this season, so it's not a surprise to see the Cards trying other options at third base. Tommy Edman will bat seventh and play third base […]

Buster Posey Sits Out on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be a routine day off for the veteran catcher, so no injury or anything to worry about. Stephen Vogt will draw the start behind the plate and bat cleanup versus righty Jack […]

Lorenzo Cain Remains Out Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Cain will miss his fourth straight game here due to a lingering knee issue. He was able to come off the bench and bat on Monday, so hopefully he's getting closer to a return. Trent Grisham […]

Jose Altuve Gets Night Off

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine day off for Altuve, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Aledmys Diaz will cover second base and bat fifth versus righty Jordan Lyles. Diaz has […]

Randy Dobnak Makes First Start on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak will draw his first career start against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Dobnak has been impressive in the minors, so he's earned the right to pitch at this level. He has three appearances in the majors and has yet to allow an earned run. He's not a recommended […]

Eugenio Suarez Sits on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez was pulled from Sunday's game after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative and Suarez is considered day-to-day. Kyle Farmer will cover third base and bat eighth […]