Jose Leclerc is Opener for Sunday

Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc will be the opener for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This will be Leclerc's third start for the team this season, but he's only expected to pitch an inning or two. Lefty Joe Palumbo should follow Leclerc out of the bullpen and pitch a bulk of the innings on […]

Michael Brantley Returns on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Brantley sat out on Friday due to a sore hamstring, but appears well enough to play here. Brantley will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Jose Suarez. Brantley has been hitting […]

Michael Conforto is Out of the Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (back) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It sounds like Conforto has been dealing with these back issues for some time now. The Mets are going to give him the day off to rest. Juan Lagares will cover center field and bat […]

Garrett Cooper Returns to the Lineup

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Cooper left early during Saturday's game after suffering a leg cramp. He'll bat third and play first base versus lefty Dallas Keuchel. Cooper has been in a bit of a slump at the plate lately, […]

Corey Dickerson Sits Out on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dickerson tweaked his groin on Saturday, so he'll sit out here. This sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Dickerson should avoid landing on the injured list. Bryan Reynolds will cover left field and bat second versus […]

Randal Grichuk is Sidelined Again

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Grichuk has been out of the lineup since Wednesday due to a stiff back. They expect him to be ready after the All-Star break. Eric Sogard will bat leadoff and play right field versus righty […]

Christian Yelich is Out on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Brewers want to give their All-Star outfielder some extra rest. Ben Gamel will cover left field and bat seventh versus righty Joe Musgrove. Gamel doesn't have enough upside to use in DFS contests.

Matt Harvey Will Return After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey (back) said that he will return to the starting rotation after the All-Star break. Harvey will pitch in Triple-A on Sunday, but it sounds like that is his last start in the minors. He has a 7.50 ERA in 10 starts with the Angels this season. It doesn't […]

David Peralta Lands on Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Peralta is dealing with right AC joint inflammation in his shoulder that he suffered during Wednesday's contest. He should be ready to return to the roster shortly after the All-Star break. Jarrod Dyson will bat leadoff and cover left field versus […]

Kevin Kiermaier Will Play Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Kiermaier missed a few games due to a left wrist issue, but will be fine for this one. He'll bat third and play center field versus righty Masahiro Tanaka. Kiermaier doesn't have the best […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Gurriel jammed his thumb on Thursday, so he'll sit this one out. The Jays are considering him day-to-day, so Gurriel shouldn't land on the injured list. Brandon Drury will cover left field and bat […]

Randal Grichuk Remains Out

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Grichuk will get his second day in a row off to rest his back. The Jays don't expect Grichuk to land on the injured list. Eric Sogard will bat leadoff and play right field versus […]

Aaron Hicks Sits on Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hicks will receive a normal rest day here, but should be back next game. Brett Gardner will slide over to center field and bat seventh versus lefty Brendan McKay. Gardner is not worth a […]

Gary Sanchez is Absent Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez will get a routine day off here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Austin Romine will draw the start at catcher and bat eighth versus lefty Brendan McKay. Romine doesn't […]

Dansby Swanson Sits Against Marlins

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (quad) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. The Braves are likely going to give Swanson a few days off to rest his quad. Johan Camargo will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jordan Yamamoto. Camargo isn't worth a look in fantasy leagues […]

Ian Desmond Sits on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Desmond has been hot lately, but the Rockies will give him a routine rest day here. Raimel Tapia will play left field and bat seventh versus righty Zack Greinke. It's hard to imagine Tapia having much […]

J.D. Davis is Available Off the Bench

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis is currently battling a stomach virus, but will play off the bench if needed. Todd Frazier will cover third base and bat fifth versus righty Vince Velasquez. Frazier has been average with the bat, […]

Justin Upton Remains Out on Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (quad) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Upton is dealing with a nagging quad injury, so he'll sit out his second straight game on Friday. Jarrett Parker will play left field and bat sixth versus righty Justin Verlander. Parker is not worth […]

Ryan Braun Likely Out Until All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Braun said that his knee he injured during the playoffs has been nagging him recently. The Brewers will give their slugging outfielder some extra rest, so he's likely going coming off the bench until after the […]

Yadier Molina Remains Out on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This marks the second game in a row that Molina will sit out due to rest. Molina has struggled over the last week, so the Cardinals want to give their veteran catcher some extra […]

David Peralta is Out Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Peralta will sit this one out after suffering a right shoulder injury on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks don't expect Peralta to miss much time. Jarrod Dyson will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Antonio Senzatela. […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting Again

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The Sox will give their slumping outfielder another day off to rest. J.D. Martinez will play left field and bat cleanup versus lefty Ryan Carpenter. Martinez will be a popular DFS option for Friday.

Russell Martin is in the Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The veteran catcher is normally the backup, but will draw the start with Austin Barnes (rest) sitting out. Martin will bat eighth and draw the start behind the plate versus righty Dinelson Lamet. He's been productive […]

Ronald Guzman is Out on Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Guzman is having a rough year at the plate during his first year as a full-time player in the big leagues. Danny Santana will play first base and bat second versus righty Griffin Canning. […]

Brad Miller is Starting at Third Base Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Brad Miller is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Maikel Franco (rest) will sit this one out to rest, but he has been hitting better lately. Miller will bat eighth and play third base versus righty Mike Soroka. Miller has surprisingly been hitting well in his limited […]

Randal Grichuk Sits Out on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This will be a routine rest day for the 27-year-old outfielder. Eric Sogard will bat leadoff and play right field versus righty Hector Velazquez. Sogard has been solid for the Jays in that spot, […]

Dinelson Lamet Activated on Thursday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Lamet will make his debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing all last season due to Tommy John surgery. Lamet didn't pitch great during his rehab outings, but that doesn't mean he won't have success in […]

Diego Castillo Won't Be Activated Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) will be activated after the All-Star break. Castillo threw a bullpen session on Thursday, and there has been talk about him possibly pitching this weekend. The Rays are going to play it safe and give Castillo some more time to rest. Castillo has been out since June […]

Logan Morrison Released by Yankees

New York Yankees first baseman Logan Morrison has been granted his released from the organization on Thursday. Morrison has hitting fairly decent in the minors, but it appears the Yankees were not in any hurry to call him up. The Yankees elected to recall Mike Ford over Morrison after Luke Voit (abdominal) landed on the […]

Marcus Stroman Will Miss Thursday's Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (pectoral) won't make his scheduled start on Thursday versus the Boston Red Sox. The Jays want to be cautious with possibly their biggest trade piece, so they may shut him down until after the All-Star break. Derek Law will serve as the opener, while Thomas Pannone will pitch […]