Jake Fraley On The Bench Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley is on the bench on Saturday. The Mariners will take on the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Kris Bubic but will do so without Fraley in the lineup. The outfielder is batting .213 with a .353 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and nine stolen bases in 232 plate appearances […]

Omar Narvaez Isn't Starting On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the lineup for a Saturday matchup with the Chicago Cubs and left-handed starter Justin Steele. Narvaez is hitting .281 with a .359 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 409 plate appearances. Instead, it'll be Manny Pina starting behind the plate and hitting sixth. Pina is batting .192 […]

Carson Kelly Not Starting Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't starting on Saturday against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Kelly has provided quality production at the catcher position when healthy this season, especially in leagues where on-base percentage is part of the scoring. In 316 plate appearances for Arizona this year, the 26-year-old is hitting .237 […]

Eric Hosmer Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Padres will match up with right-handed starter Adam Wainwright but will do so without Hosmer in the lineup. The veteran is batting .267 with a .335 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and five stolen […]

Austin Nola Is On The Bench Saturday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Adam Wainwright. Nola is hitting .267 with a .339 on-base percentage and a home run in 186 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Victor Caratini getting the start instead on […]

Shogo Akiyama Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain on Saturday. The 33-year-old is batting .204 with a .282 on-base percentage and a pair of stolen bases in 183 plate appearances this season. Cincinnati also placed fellow outfielder Jesse Winker on the 10-day injured list. […]

Jesse Winker Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (side) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to an intercostal strain. Winker has provided both the Reds and fantasy managers with plenty of production so far this season. In 485 plate appearances, the 28-year-old is batting .305 with a .394 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and […]

Colin Moran On The Bench Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran isn't starting on Saturday. The Pirates will take on the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera but will do so with the veteran on the bench. Moran is batting .269 with a .337 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base in 303 plate appearances this season. Yoshitomo […]

Cesar Hernandez Isn't In The Lineup On Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman is on the bench for Saturday's matchup with the Texas Rangers. The White Sox will take on right-handed starter Spencer Howard but will do so without Hernandez in the lineup. The veteran is hitting .228 with a .304 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and a stolen base in 596 plate […]

Tim Anderson Isn't Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson isn't starting on Saturday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Spencer Howard. Anderson is batting .300 with a .329 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 17 stolen bases in 498 plate appearances this season. Leury Garcia is hitting seventh and starting in place of Anderson at shortstop on Saturday. […]

Eric Haase Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is on the bench for Friday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. Haase has started regularly at catcher with Jake Rogers on the injured list and figures to do so for the rest of the season for Detroit. However, he'll get the day off on Saturday. […]

Adalberto Mondesi Isn't In The Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Adalberto Mondesi isn't starting on Friday. Kansas City will take on the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter Chris Flexen but will do so with Mondesi on the bench. The infielder is hitting .266 with a .301 on-base percentage, six home runs, and nine stolen bases in 85 plate appearances this […]

Nelson Cruz Isn't Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz isn't in the lineup on Friday. The Rays will take on the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starter Casey Mize but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Cruz is hitting .273 with a .343 on-base percentage, 31 home runs, and three stolen bases […]

Mike Zunino On The Bench Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against right-hander Casey Mize and the Detroit Tigers. Zunino is batting .203 with a .291 on-base percentage and 31 home runs in 344 plate appearances this season. It'll be Francisco Mejia catching and batting ninth on Friday. Mejia is batting .251 […]

Ketel Marte Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte isn't starting for a Friday matchup with the Houston Astros and right-hander Brandon Bielak. The veteran is batting .323 with a .384 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 315 plate appearances this season. He'll get the day off with Jake McCarthy hitting ninth and starting in […]

Gary Sanchez Isn't Starting On Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is on the bench for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Sanchez is batting .206 with a .311 on-base percentage and 21 home runs in 402 plate appearances this season. Kyle Higashioka will get the start instead against Cleveland's starter, right-hander Zach Plesac. Higashioka, who is hitting ninth on […]

Luke Voit On The Bench On Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Cleveland Indians and right-hander Zach Plesac. Voit is batting .246 with a .332 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 229 plate appearances this season. Instead, Anthony Rizzo starting at first base and batting second against Cleveland […]

Rockies-Braves Game Postponed on Thursday

Thursday's game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed. Per an announcement on the Braves' official website, the game has been postponed "due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions." German Marquez was previously scheduled to start for Colorado while Ian Anderson was set to start for Atlanta. Fantasy managers should […]

Steven Duggar Isn't Starting Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Pierce Johnson. Duggar is batting .268 with a .341 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and six stolen bases in 273 plate appearances this season. Kris Bryant started Wednesday's game in left field and will move […]

Buster Posey Isn't In The Lineup Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will be on the bench for Thursday's matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-hander Pierce Johnson. The veteran is batting an even .300 with a .389 on-base percentage and 18 home runs in 401 plate appearances this season. However, it'll be Curt Casali getting the start behind the […]

Brandon Marsh Hitting Leadoff On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh is batting leadoff against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on Thursday. It'll be a tough matchup with Lopez on the mound, but Marsh is hitting .333 with a .362 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a stolen base in his last 69 plate appearances dating back […]

Yasmani Grandal Isn't Starting On Thursday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Alex Cobb. Grandal has been one of fantasy baseball's most productive catchers when healthy this season, especially in leagues where on-base percentage is part of the scoring. The veteran is batting .237 with a .416 on-base percentage and […]

Yoan Moncada On The Bench Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada isn't starting on Thursday. The White Sox will take on the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Alex Cobb but will do so with one of their best hitters in Moncada on the bench. The 26-year-old is batting .269 with a .380 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and three […]

Yan Gomes Isn't In Thursday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes is on the bench for Thursday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Daniel Lynch. Gomes is batting .255 with a .299 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 331 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Sean Murphy starting behind the plate against the Royals. Murphy is […]

Wily Peralta Will Start On Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta will draw the start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran has pitched to a 3.32 ERA, a 4.98 FIP, 49 strikeouts and 29 walks in 76 innings this season. In his last outing, the 32-year-old limited a quality Milwaukee Brewers lineup to two hits and a pair […]

Tarik Skubal To Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will get the start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It'll be a rematch as the left-hander faced the same Rays team and starter Luis Patino in his last outing. Skubal struck out six in three innings against Tampa Bay on September 12, allowing just one hit and a […]

Casey Mize To Start Against Rays On Friday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize will start on Friday in a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. The rookie has pitched to a 3.66 ERA, a 4.84 FIP, 108 strikeouts, and 40 walks in 140.1 innings this season. Detroit has been limiting Mize's innings with shorter starters lately, so there isn't a ton of fantasy […]

Tyler Alexander Will Start On Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander is set to start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Alexander has made 37 appearances, 11 of which were starts, for the Tigers this season. The left-hander has pitched to a 4.09 ERA and a 4.50 FIP in 83.2 innings with 71 strikeouts and 21 walks. In his last […]

Alex Bregman On The Bench Wednesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Kohei Arihara. Bregman is hitting .297 with a .375 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and a stolen base in 331 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Marwin Gonzalez starting in his place at third and […]

Joey Gallo Isn't Starting On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo will begin Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles and left-hander John Means on the bench. The 27-year-old is batting .199 with a .355 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and six stolen bases in 563 plate appearances this season. Aaron Judge, who started Tuesday's game in center field, is moving […]