Niko Goodrum is Scratched on Friday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Goodrum is dealing with flu-like symptoms, so he'll get the night off. Gordon Beckham will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Frankie Montas. Beckham is in a favorable part of the order, but hitters are […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. is Out of the Lineup on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Bradley has been awful with the bat this season, so the Red Sox are looking to shake up their lineup. J.D. Martinez will bat third and play right field, while Eduardo Nunez serves as […]

Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Versus Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Kiermaier is getting the day off against the left-handed starter. Guillermo Heredia will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus lefty CC Sabathia. Heredia doesn't have enough upside with the bat […]

Daniel Murphy is Absent on Friday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rockies will play matchups and go with the right-handed bat against the lefty starter. Mark Reynolds will draw the start at first base and bat cleanup versus lefty Cole Irvin. Reynolds hasn't done enough […]

Adam Eaton is Out Against Lefty

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This is not a surprising move as the Nats are facing veteran left-hander Cole Hamels. Michael A. Taylor will draw the start in center field and bat eighth against Hamels. Taylor can be ignored in fantasy contests.

Trevor Story is Back in the Lineup

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Story left Wednesday's game due to a bruised left knee. The Rockies didn't play on Thursday, so Story is refreshed and ready to roll in this contest. He'll bat second and play shortstop versus lefty Cole […]

David Price on Track to Return Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is on track to return to the starting rotation against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Price has been making solid progress, and there was some hope that he could even return this weekend. He's been sidelined the last two weeks due to elbow tendinitis. Fantasy owners […]

Malcolm Brogdon Will Come Off Bench Again

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon will come off the bench again for Game 2 versus the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Head coach Mike Budenholzer liked what he saw from Brogdon off the bench in Game 1. Nikola Mirotic will continue to start, but Brogdon could end up taking over as starter. However, if Brogdon continues […]

Colin Moran is Out Versus Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Pirates are going to play matchups until Jung Ho Kang (oblique) is eligible to return from the injured list. Moran usually gets the starts versus right-handed pitchers. He's worth grabbing in fantasy leagues […]

Jay Bruce is Sitting on Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Mallex Smith was recalled after crushing the ball in the minors, but he struggled with the Mariners early in the season. He'll draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus righty Michael Pineda. Smith […]

Tim Beckham is Out of the Lineup on Thursday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Tim Beckham (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Dee Gordon (wrist) is back in the lineup, so he might cut into Beckham's playing time. J.P. Crawford is seeing playing time at shortstop, but that could quickly be reduced if he continues to struggle. […]

Dee Gordon Returns to the Lineup

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Gordon missed five games due to wrist discomfort, but feels good enough to play now. Gordon will leadoff and play second base against righty Michael Pineda. This is a favorable matchup for Gordon, so DFS […]

Rowdy Tellez is Sitting Out on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a routine day off for the lefty slugger. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bat second and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Dylan Covey. This could make for an […]

Clayton Richard is Scheduled to Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) is expected to draw the start versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Richard has been out all season due to issues with his right knee. The veteran lefty could have some decent DFS appeal against the White Sox, but won't have much fantasy value after that.

Jose Leclerc Will Serve as Opener on Friday

Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be Leclerc's first career start in the MLB. Leclerc began the season as the closer, but struggled, so Chris Martin took over as the closer in Arlington. Leclerc is expected to pitch an inning or […]

Austin Riley Remains in the Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley will remain in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Riley was recalled from the minors on Wednesday and made his MLB debut. Ender Inciarte is on the injured list, so it looks like Riley is going to play every day for Atlanta. Riley is worth […]

Kyle Lowry is Fine for Game 1

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) is reportedly going to be fine for Wednesday's Game 1 versus the Milwaukee Bucks. He sprained his left thumb during Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he's not listed on the injury report, so he's good to go for this one. Lowry hasn't done much lately, but maybe […]

Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 2

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) has been ruled out for Game 2 versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. It appears Durant is going to miss his third postseason game in a row. The Warriors won Game 1 soundly without KD, so there isn't much of a reason to rush him back. Andrew […]

Damian Lillard Should Be Fine for Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) said that he was sore after Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Golden State Warriors. Lillard believes it's more of a bruise than a strain, so that's great news. He might not be at 100 percent, but he's going to play in Game 2 on Thursday.

Alex Wood Could Resume Throwing Next Week

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alex Wood (back) could resume throwing as early as next week. Wood has missed all of the 2019 season due to back issues. The Reds currently don't have a timetable for his return. He'll likely need a few rehab appearances before he's able to return to the Major League roster. We'll see […]

Lucas Duda is Getting Closer to Returning

Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda (back) is reportedly getting closer to a rehab assignment. Duda landed on the injured list April 27 due to a lumbar strain. He was struggling with the bat before that, hitting just .174/.306/.326. Duda should be back with the Royals by early June. However, he's not going to […]

Zack Greinke Exits Early on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (abdominal) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Greinke was pitching 7 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball before he was removed due to abdominal tightness. The D-Backs will likely have some undergo some testing and more information should be known soon.

Howie Kendrick Returns on Wednesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Howie Kendrick (neck) will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. He missed a few games due to neck stiffness, but was available to take an at-bat off the bench on Tuesday. He'll bat fifth and play first base against righty Wilmer Font. Kendrick has […]

David Price Will Likely Return Next Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. He has already thrown a few sessions and it appears he's making solid progress. The Red Sox don't have a scheduled starter for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. There is a chance that if this session […]

Ender Inciarte Lands on Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Inciarte left early during Tuesday's game because of what is being called a lumbar strain. Austin Riley will make his MLB debut for the Braves on Wednesday. He'll bat sixth and play right field versus righty Michael Wacha. Riley […]

David Peralta Exits Early on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (back) left early during Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Peralta is reportedly dealing with right trap tightness, so hopefully it doesn't mean he'll land on the injured list. Peralta is hitting .318/.359/.531 this season with Arizona. Blake Swihart replaced him in left field on Wednesday. Peralta is undergo testing […]

Freddy Peralta Heads to the Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta will move from the starting rotation to the bullpen. Chase Anderson (finger) will be activated from the injured list and draw the start versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Anderson has pitched well this season, posting a 3.20 ERA. Peralta has a 6.16 ERA in 30 2/3 innings of work, but […]

Malcolm Brogdon Won't Join Starting Unit

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon returned after missing two months and played in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Boston Celtics. He only played 17 minutes in that game, but it was his first one back. Brogdon will come off the bench and see more minutes coming his way, according to head coach Mike Budenholzer. There […]

Felix Hernandez Likely Out A Few Weeks

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right lat. Luckily, this is actually a minor injury, so Hernandez might only be out for a couple of weeks. His 6.52 ERA through eight starts didn't carry much fantasy value anyway. He might return by the end […]

Daniel Murphy is Out on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This does not appear to be injury related, so it's likely because the Rockies want to go with a right-handed batter against lefty starter Chris Sale. Mark Reynolds will play first base and bat […]