Ryan Braun Scratched on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday. Braun is dealing with some left leg soreness, so he'll sit out this matchup versus the Chicago Cubs. Ben Gamel will replace him in left field and bat third versus lefty Cole Hamels. Gamel won't be a reliable fantasy option […]

Blaine Hardy Activated on Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Hardy missed nearly three weeks due to a left forearm strain. He was struggling out of the bullpen this season, but hopefully he can turn it around. Hardy pitched well out of the bullpen and rotation last season, but […]

David Price Will Throw Bullpen Session on Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. Price landed on the injured list May 6, but could return as early as next week. He's dealing with elbow tendonitis, so it kind of just depends on how Price is feeling after the bullpen session. He was […]

Addison Russell is Sitting Out on Saturday

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Russell recorded his first hit of the season on Friday, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect too much. Russell isn't a great fantasy option, but is likely going to play two out of every three games. David […]

Marwin Gonzalez is Out Versus Tigers

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (face) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Gonzalez was diagnosed with a facial contusion on Friday. He is currently being listed as day-to-day, so hopefully he doesn't land on the injured list. Ehire Adrianza will play third base and bat ninth versus […]

Byron Buxton is Sitting Out on Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Buxton hasn't been great with the bat this season and is really only worth owning in fantasy leagues because of his speed. Max Kepler will play center field and bat first versus righty Spencer Turnbull on […]

Jeimer Candelario is Out on Saturday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Candelario fell out of the leadoff spot on Friday and it still didn't help him. He's slashing .200/.302/.285 this season, so maybe some rest will help him. Gordon Beckham will bat first and play third […]

Dee Gordon Won't Play on Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Shed Long will make his Major League debut on Saturday. He was hitting well in the minors and can play multiple positions, so he should see plenty of action in Seattle. He'll bat ninth […]

Tim Beckham is Sitting Out on Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Beckham hasn't been able to do much with the bat lately, so the Mariners will try something else. J.P. Crawford will draw the start at shortstop and bat second versus righty Rick Porcello. Crawford doesn't […]

Pirates vs Cardinals Has Been Delayed on Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates vs the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium has been delayed on Saturday. It's a rainy day in St. Louis, so who knows if this game will actually get played. It was supposed to start at 1:15pm central time, so there is plenty of time for it to be played throughout the […]

Allen Webster Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Allen Webster (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He made 12 appearances for the Cubs this season, but was struggling with a 4.91 ERA. He's dealing with radial nerve inflammation, so it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. Xavier Cedeno (wrist) has been activated off the 10-day injured […]

Kevin Durant Could Return During Postseason

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) could possibly return this postseason if the Warriors are able to advance, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Durant is out for Games 6 and 7 due to a mild calf strain. It'll be interesting to see if the Warriors can win without KD, but the good news […]

Scott Kingery Will Begin Rehab Work on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday. Kingery has missed the last three weeks of action due to a right hamstring strain. Jean Segura is now healthy and back in action, so it'll be interesting to see where the Phillies decide to put Kingery once he returns. It […]

Michael Brantley Returns to the Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Brantley sat out for rest on Thursday, but is refreshed and ready to go on Friday. He'll bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Lance Lynn. Brantley is going to be a fantastic DFS option against […]

Austin Meadows is Activated on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Meadows missed almost three weeks due to a right thumb sprain. He was crushing the ball before he landed on the injured list. Meadows will lead off and play right field versus righty Domingo German on Friday. This […]

Daniel Vogelbach Sitting Versus Lefty

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The lefty slugger will get the night off against left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Edwin Encarnacion will serve as the designated hitter and bat third, while Jay Bruce plays first base and hits fifth. Encarnacion is […]

Jesse Winker Returns on Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Winker missed Thursday's game due to tightness in his left quad. However, it sounds like Winker is ready to go after missing one game. He'll bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Dereck Rodriguez. […]

Chris Archer Throws Sim Game on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) threw a successful 60-pitch simulated game on Friday. It's unclear what the Pirates plan to do with Archer now after that session. They will likely wait and see how he feels on Saturday before deciding to do anything. There is a chance that Archer rejoins the starting rotation […]

A.J. Minter Optioned to the Minors

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter has been optioned to Triple-A on Friday. Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is out for the season, so Minter was expected to take over in the closer role. However, Minter posted a 9.82 ERA with nine walks in 11 innings of work with the Braves. Luke Jackson should get some chances […]

Chad Green Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green could be recalled by the team as early as this weekend. Green was optioned to the minors after starting the season 0-2 with a 16.43 ERA through 10 appearances. He's been pitching much better in the minors, so Green shouldn't stay down there for too much longer. However, […]

Miguel Sano Has Moved Up to Triple-A

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) is moving up his rehab assignment to Triple-A. Sano was crushing the ball in Double-A, so the Twins believe he's ready to move up. It doesn't sound like Sano is too far off from being ready to rejoin the Twins lineup. He's worth stashing in most leagues because […]

Khris Davis is Held Out on Friday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The A's were hopeful that Davis would be ready, but that doesn't appear to be the case. He suffered a hip contusion on Sunday and has played in only one game since then. Kendrys Morales […]

Kevin Durant is Out for Rest of Series

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of the series versus the Houston Rockets. An MRI confirmed that Durant suffered a strained right calf. The Warriors will re-evaluate Durant next week, so who knows if his postseason is over. Jonas Jerebko and Andre Iguodala will see more minutes […]

Joel Embiid Will Play in Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) is reportedly fine for Thursday's Game 6 versus the Toronto Raptors. Embiid wasn't listed on the injured list and reportedly looked good at shootaround. This is an elimination game for Philly, so having Embiid available is huge. Embiid will need to do more than he did in Game 5 […]

David Freese is At First Base on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder David Freese normally plays off the bench for the Dodgers and doesn't have much fantasy value. However, he's batting cleanup and playing first base against lefty Patrick Corbin on Thursday. Freese does have a good history against left-handed starters, and he's in a favorable part of the batting order. He's a […]

Logan Forsythe is Sitting Out on Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder Logan Forsythe (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Ronald Guzman (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list, so that is going to cut into Forsythe's playing time. Anyone who owns Forsythe should start looking for another option. Guzman will bat eighth and […]

Khris Davis Will Hopefully Return Friday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) is hopefully going to be ready for Friday's contest, according to manager Bob Melvin. Davis sat out of Thursday's game after aggravating his hip injury on Wednesday. Kendrys Morales has been filling in at DH, but he'll likely be cut or benched once Davis is back healthy.

Michael Brantley Won't Play on Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. This appears to be a routine day off, so Brantley will be back next game most likely. Josh Reddick will bat eighth and play left field versus lefty Mike Minor. Reddick won't be a reliable option […]

Ronald Guzman is Activated on Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Guzman was out of the lineup for over a month due to a hamstring strain. He will bat eighth and play first base versus lefty Wade Miley. Guzman could be a standard league option for owners needing help […]

Wei-Chieh Huang Recalled on Thursday

Texas Rangers pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Righty reliever Shawn Kelley (illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Huang has been recalled in a corresponding move. He was knocked around during an early stint with the team, but Huang is expected to work in middle relief. Jose Leclerc […]