Derek Holland Activated, Starting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland (finger) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Holland has been out since April 27 due to a bone bruise in his left index finger. His 5.34 ERA isn't encouraging to fantasy owners and pitching in Coors Field on Wednesday isn't going to help. Go […]

Steve Cishek Could Be Next in Line at Closer

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek could be the next man up for the ninth-inning role on the north side. Manager Joe Maddon told reporters that he will go with a closer-by-committee. Pedro Strop (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Cishek is likely the next man up. The two most likely candidates […]

Ronald Guzman Will Be Activated on Friday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Outfielder Delino DeShields was optioned to Triple-A after Wednesday's game. Guzman is currently rehabbing a right hamstring strain, but is expected to take DeShields' spot on the active roster. He will likely play just about every […]

Mike Zunino Leaves Early on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) exited early during Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Zunino experienced some quad tightness while running to first base. The team will likely have Zunino undergo more testing to make sure it's nothing serious. There should be more information about his status in a day or two.

Ender Inciarte is Out Against Dodgers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Inciarte will get the night off versus left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Johan Camargo will bat seventh and play left field versus Kershaw on Wednesday. Camargo doesn't have enough upside with the bat to warrant owning […]

Josh VanMeter Will DH on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Josh VanMeter will bat ninth and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Brett Anderson on Wednesday. VanMeter was recently called up after hitting .336 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI in the minors through 30 games. VanMeter hit his way into the Reds lineup and could very well stay […]

David Dahl is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Colorado is facing a left-handed starter, so that could be why Dahl is out in this one. Raimel Tapia will draw the start in left field and bat fifth versus lefty Derek Holland. Tapia is […]

Daniel Murphy is Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Murphy was dealing with back stiffness over the weekend, but that doesn't appear to be holding him back anymore. This is most likely just a routine day off versus the left-handed starter. Mark Reynolds […]

Buster Posey Will Rest on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This sounds like it is just a normal rest day for the veteran catcher. The Giants want to make sure Posey stays healthy, so they continue to give him plenty of rest days. Stephen Vogt […]

Martin Prado is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Martin Prado (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears this is just a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Neil Walker will play first base and bat third versus righty Kyle Hendricks. Walker is a decent cheap option for DFS contests since […]

Joel Embiid is Probable for Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) missed shootaround but is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. Embiid is dealing with an upper-respiratory infection, but hopefully it won't hold him out. Embiid struggled in Game 4, but that was likely due to the illness. Hopefully he's closer to 100 percent for this game.

Pascal Siakam Will Play in Game 5

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (calf) will play in Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Head coach Nick Nurse announced that Siakam will play, but could be limited. Siakam may only play roughly 25 minutes in this contest, so we could see more of Serge Ibaka on Tuesday.

Khris Davis is Back on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Davis left Sunday's game against the Pirates after suffering a left hip contusion. Davis will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Tyler Mahle. Davis is always a threat to go deep […]

Ben Zobrist is Scratched on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist (personal) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Zobrist was replacing the left-handed hitting Kyle Schwarber versus lefty Caleb Smith. However, Zobrist is not playing due to a personal matter. Schwarber will bat eighth and play left field versus Smith. Schwarber is not a recommended fantasy option on […]

C.J. Cron Will Rest on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cron hasn't hit overly well this season besides his six home runs, so the Twins will rest their struggling slugger. Marwin Gonzalez will slide over to first base and bat sixth against righty Aaron […]

Melky Cabrera is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. It does not appear that anything is wrong with Cabrera, but the Pirates want to give their veteran outfielder a day off. Bryan Reynolds will draw the start in left field and bat fifth versus righty […]

Nomar Mazara is Sitting Against Lefty

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mazara is fine, but the Rangers want to give him a day off and he's not overly great against left-handed pitching. Hunter Pence will draw the start in right field and bat cleanup versus lefty Steven […]

Kyle Schwarber is Sitting on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Fantasy owners can relax, as this is not injury-related. Schwarber is struggling at the plate, and facing lefty Caleb Smith isn't going to help his fantasy value. Ben Zobrist will draw the start in left field […]

Zack Cozart is Activated on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cozart missed almost two weeks of action due to neck discomfort. He was struggling at the plate before the injury, so Cozart can be ignored in most fantasy leagues for the moment.

Lorenzo Cain Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cain left early during Sunday's contest after taking a pitch off the hand. The X-rays were negative and Cain is back in the starting lineup for this one. Cain will lead off and play center field […]

Shohei Ohtani is Activated on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Ohtani has missed the first six weeks of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani is not going to pitch this summer, but he will serve as the designated hitter for the Angels. He's batting […]

Adrian Houser Will Be the Opener on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser will draw the start as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Houser is only expected to pitch an inning or two in this game. Righty Freddy Peralta will come in afterwards, so he's the better fantasy option out of the two. Peralta has struggled in the early […]

David Price Throws On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) threw on flat ground on Tuesday. Price landed on the injured list Monday due to tendinitis in his left elbow. It appears Price is going to miss a start or two, but hopefully nothing more than that. He's making progress and he feels good after throwing on […]

Matt Olson is Activated on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Olson suffered a hamate bone fracture during the first series of the season. The Athletics haven't announced their lineup yet, but Olson is expected to be in it. Fantasy owners may want to be patient with Olson because […]

Trea Turner is Hitting Off A Tee

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) begin hitting off a tee two days ago. Turner was placed on the injured list April 3 due to a fracture in his right index finger. However, Turner is quickly making progress and could return to the Nats lineup by the middle of May.

David Robertson To Begin Throwing on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) is scheduled to begin a throwing program on Friday. Robertson landed on the injured list April 15 due to a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow. There is a chance that Robertson is able to return to the bullpen by late May. Hector Neris seems to […]

Danuel House is Questionable for Game 4

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House (toe) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 4 versus the Golden State Warriors. He did not play in Game 3 on Saturday due to an inflamed toe. Iman Shumpert soaked up the extra minutes in that contest. Shumpert will likely do it again if House is unable to play.

Malcolm Brogdon Won't Play in Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. Brogdon hasn't played a game in this series yet, but is progressing. There is a chance that Brogdon is able to suit up for Wednesday's Game 5, but no promises. Nikola Mirotic will continue to draw the […]

Marcus Smart is Questionable for Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (oblique) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 4 versus the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to get in some full-contact work, so Smart is looking good from Monday's game. His status is going to depend on how he feels towards game time, but this is a good sign.

Mohamed Bamba Has Recovered from Fractured Tibia

Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba (leg) has reportedly fully recovered from a stress fracture in his left tibia. Bamba has been getting in work such as shooting and jumping since April. It sounds like Bamba is on schedule to be fully healthy for the start of the season. Nikola Vucevic is hitting free agency is […]