Justin Smoak, Kendrys Morales Are Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first basemen Justin Smoak and Kendrys Morales are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It appears both players are just getting routine rest days in this one. Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat cleanup, while Teoscar Hernandez bats fifth and serves as the […]

Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out of the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Kiermaier has a fractured hairline in his right foot after fouling a ball off it on Wednesday. It sounds unlikely that Kiermaier will play again this season. Austin Meadows will bat eighth and play […]

Eduardo Nunez Returns to the Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Nunez missed a week due to a hamstring issue, but will bat seventh and serve as the DH versus lefty J.A. Happ on Friday. Nunez is hitting .264/.288/.389 this season and does not have […]

Starlin Castro is Back in the Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Castro left on Monday to be with his wife who was having a baby. He missed three games, but is back in the lineup for this one. Although, Castro has not been hitting well lately. […]

Brandon Nimmo Will Lead Off Again

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will lead off and play center field versus righty Jose Urena on Friday. Nimmo normally bats lower in the order, but has been leading off these last two games. Nimmo is hitting .272/.415/.524 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. He's a decent option […]

Wilson Ramos is Sitting Out on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Ramos will sit out for the third game in a row. The Phillies aren't playing for much, so they might as well let their younger players get some playing time. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind […]

Justin Bour is in the Lineup on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Justin Bour is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bour will play first base and bat second versus righty Mike Foltynewicz. Bour has not seen much playing time lately and has mainly been used off the bench this month. He's not going to be worth […]

Corey Dickerson is Back on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dickerson sat out on Thursday against lefty Jon Lester. He'll bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Dickerson is hitting 1.233 OPS over the last two weeks. He should be a reliable fantasy option […]

Adam Frazier is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Frazier was given an off day on Thursday against the left-handed starter. Frazier will lead off and play right field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. He's hitting .296/.368/.488 with eight home runs and 28 RBI off right-handed pitching […]

Tyreek Hill Should Bounce Back in Week 4

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill failed to find the end zone for the first time this season during the Week 3 victory over the 49ers. It was a rough week for Hill as he only caught two passes for 51 yards. It appears that was likely just a fluke week as Travis Kelce […]

Kareem Hunt Could Struggle in Week 4

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt might not be able to find room to run against a Broncos run defense that has been strong this season. Hunt has only rushed for over 50 yards once through three games. It appears he does not have the same ceiling that he did last season. The Chiefs […]

Patrick Mahomes Should Be Excellent Option in Week 4

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a new NFL record with 13 touchdowns through his first three games. Mahomes has been truly been excellent and basically unstoppable this season. There should be no reason that Mahomes slows down in Week 4 against a Broncos team that has struggled. Mahomes owners should be in for […]

Robert Woods Goes Over 100 Yards in Victory

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods hauled in five catches for 101 yards and one touchdown in the victory over the Vikings on Thursday. Woods has able to have another solid week in fantasy despite seeing only five targets. Both Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp saw more targets, but Woods was able to make […]

Brandin Cooks Scores TD in Victory over Vikings

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks continued his solid play against the Vikings on Thursday. Cooks finished with seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown in the victory over the Vikings. Cooks has been able to haul in just about everything thrown his way this season. He'll remain a reliable WR2 against the […]

Cooper Kupp Has Incredible Game on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp had a phenomenal game against the Vikings in Week 4. Kupp finished with nine receptions for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over the Vikings. Kupp had 129 yards in the first half, including a 70-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Kupp was projected to play […]

Todd Gurley Performs As Expected on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was not expected to do much on the ground against a Vikings defense that held every other back to under 60 yards heading into Thursday. Gurley rushed 17 times for 83 yards and caught four passes for 73 yards and one touchdown. Even the best defenses in the […]

Jared Goff Throws 5 TDs in Victory

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff had an incredible game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Goff went 26-for-33 with 465 yards and five touchdowns without an interception in the 38-31 victory over the Vikings. Heading into that game the Vikings had only allowed their opponents to score one touchdown in each game. Clearly […]

Robert Woods Has Tough Challenge in Week 4

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has put together two respectable games after a dud in Week 1. Woods has been targeted nine times in all three games this season, but could have some issues on Thursday. The Vikings have not allowed a receiver to go over 64 yards in a single game this […]

Cooper Kupp Should Be Serviceable in Week 4

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has finished with at least 52 yards in each of the first three games this season. He's been a reliable fantasy option out of the slot for the Rams. However, he's facing a Vikings defense that has not let a receiver to surpass 64 yards in a single […]

Brandin Cooks Could Have Tough Matchup on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been fantastic through the first three weeks of the season. He's been the perfect deep threat that has been missing from the Rams offense. However, he'll face off against the Vikings defense that has yet to allow a receiver to surpass 64 yards in a single game. […]

Todd Gurley Has Tough Challenge on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has a tough challenge ahead of him in his Week 4 matchup against the Vikings. Gurley has posted at least 105 rushing yards or more in two of the three games this season. However, he's facing a Vikings defense that has yet to allow 60 yards to a […]

Jared Goff Could Struggle Against Vikings

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has been reliable through the first three weeks of the season. However, he goes up against a Vikings defense on Thursday that has allowed only one touchdown pass in each game this season. It's not that Goff is a bad fantasy option, but he likely won't have as much […]

Adrian Beltre, Elvis Andrus Out on Thursday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (rest) and shortstop Elvis Andrus (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. It appears both veteran sluggers will get the day off as the season slowly closes out. Jurickson Profar will play third base and bat cleanup, while Hanser Alberto will bat […]

Dee Gordon is Out Again on Thursday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Thursday. Gordon did not play on Wednesday and it appears the Mariners are just giving him some extra rest. Robinson Cano will play second base and bat third versus righty Ariel Jurado. Cano is hitting .480/.519/.840 […]

Edwin Encarnacion is Sitting Out on Thursday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Indians are giving the veteran slugger a rare rest day with the playoffs on the horizon. Josh Donaldson will DH and bat cleanup versus righty Glenn Sparkman. Donaldson is not hitting overly well […]

Pablo Reyes Will Lead Off on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Pablo Reyes will lead off and play left field versus lefty Jon Lester on Thusrday. Corey Dickerson will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Reyes is hitting .263/.333/.579 with two home runs and five RBI over the last week. Reyes has been hot at the plate since being called up. […]

Adam Frazier is Sitting Out on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Frazier will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Josh Harrison will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus lefty Jon Lester. Harrison has not seen much playing time lately, so he's […]

Willson Contreras Returns to the Lineup on Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras as been in an awful slump lately, so the Cubs have given him extra rest. However, the Cubs are in a tight playoff race, so they need their best players out on the field every night. […]

Freddie Freeman is Out on Thursday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. This will be a rare off day for the veteran slugger on Thursday. Ryan Flaherty will start at first base and bat eighth against lefty Jason Vargas. Flaherty has done basically nothing at the […]

Jay Bruce is Back in the Lineup

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bruce sat out on Wednesday to get some rest, but is ready to roll for this one. He'll bat fifth and play right field versus righty Julio Teheran. Bruce has been hitting much better lately, […]