Chad Pinder Hitting Second Against Lefty

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder is starting in left field and is hitting second on Friday night against Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc. With Khris Davis (hip, oblique) officially landing on the injured list on Friday, both Pinder and Mark Canha should see more playing time in the short term. They both have power […]

Jay Bruce Out, Omar Narvaez Returns On Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is out of the starting lineup on Friday. Catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) is back in the lineup after taking a foul ball off his knee on Wednesday. He'll hit cleanup against A's starting pitcher Daniel Mengden. With Bruce out, Daniel Vogelbach and Edwin Encarnacion, hitting second and third respectively, […]

Michael Wacha Moving To Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving starting pitcher Michael Wacha to the bullpen for the foreseeable future. He'll be available in relief on Saturday. A pitcher from outside the current roster will join the team on May 29. Wacha just hasn't been any good in his nine starts, going 3-2 with a 5.59 ERA, 1.69 […]

Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford All Out

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, first baseman Brandon Belt and shortstop Brandon Crawford (eye) are all out of the starting lineup on Friday against Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray. Stephen Vogt is catching and hitting eighth, Tyler Austin is at first and batting third and Donovan Solano is at the 6 and hitting […]

David Peralta Placed On Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right AC joint inflammation and recalled outfielder Tim Locastro and infielder Kevin Cron from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. It's a shame for Peralta owners, as he was hitting .309/.357/.524 with seven homers, 28 runs and 30 RBI […]

DeVante Parker Stands Out In Red Zone

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker was excellent in red-zone drills at organized team activities this week, catching multiple passes. The new coaching staff and receivers coach Karl Dorrell are trying to use positive reinforcement with Parker, who has responded well to the approach. The 26-year-old is being given a second chance under the new […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Outplaying Josh Rosen?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been better than quarterback Josh Rosen at organized team activities this week, according to a player that didn't want to speak publicly. However, Rosen has played well and Fitzpatrick threw two interceptions at practice on Tuesday. Rosen is doing his best work in the middle of the field and […]

Mets Add Matt Kemp Friday

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league deal on Friday, according to sources. The Mets are desperate in their outfield and are starting J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Rajai Davis on Friday with both Michael Conforto (concussion) and Brandon Nimmo (neck) on the injured list and Yoenis Cespedes (ankle) […]

Ryan Carpenter To Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter will be called up to start on Saturday against the Mets, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Even in a juicy matchup against the banged-up Mets this weekend, the left-handed Carpenter is a poor streaming candidate in deeper leagues. The 28-year-old has a 13.00 ERA, 2.22 WHIP and seven K's in […]

James Conner, Jaylen Samuels Forming 1-2 Punch

Pittsburgh Steelers running backs James Conner and Jaylen Samuels were lined up together in the backfield during Day 2 of organized team activities this week, which is a different look for their offense. Samuels had 256 rushing yards on 56 carries in his rookie season and added 199 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 26 […]

Khris Davis Officially Goes On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics officially placed outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left hip/oblique contusion on Friday and recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to May 22. Davis just hasn't been right since initially suffering the hip injury on May […]

Jimmy Nelson Activated, Sent To Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers activated starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and then optioned him to Triple-A San Antonio. The 29-year-old had a 4.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 22 strikeouts and nine walks in 19 innings in his four outings (three starts) for San Antonio on his rehab assignment. The Brewers […]

Jed Lowrie Not Close To A Return

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that third baseman Jed Lowrie (hamstring, knee) is a ways away from a return. Lowrie has yet to make his season debut in his first year in New York, and it's fair to wonder at this point if he'll even make it back before the All-Star break. Those […]

Mike Clevinger Heading To Extended Spring Training

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) threw 35 pitches on Friday and is heading to extended spring training to ramp up his activities before beginning a minor league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old right-hander hadn't allowed an earned run in his two starts this year while striking out 22 in 12 innings before his injury. […]

Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun Back From Injury Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielders Christian Yelich (back) and Ryan Braun (knee) are both back in the starting lineup on Friday against Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff after missing time this week. Yelich is in right field and hitting second, while Braun is batting third and playing left field. Yelich is once again in the running for […]

J.D. Martinez Back, Rafael Devers Out Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back, illness) is returning to the designated hitter spot and is batting cleanup against Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley on Friday. Martinez has been out since Sunday with a back injury and an illness. Get the elite slugger back into all fantasy lineups against the southpaw. Third baseman Rafael […]

George Springer Returns, Michael Brantley Resting

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) is back in the lineup in right field and is hitting leadoff on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starting pitcher Chris Sale. Michael Brantley will take a seat against the southpaw, with Josh Reddick in left field and batting seventh. Tyler White is the designated hitter and is batting […]

Robert Woods' Chemistry With Jared Goff Remains Strong

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods continues to develop his chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff during organized team activities. Goff has targeted Woods a whopping 215 times over the last two seasons, and the two connected a number of times in 7-on-7 drills at practice this week. Woods is focused on picking up yards […]

Cooper Kupp On The Mend

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 10 last year, is on the mend and is on track for the start of the regular season. “I’m taking it day-by-day,” Kupp said this week. “It’s just about attacking this week, attacking the day as best as I possibly can. […]

Michael Conforto Thinks He'll Return This Weekend

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) thinks he will return from the injured list this weekend, but he needs to be cleared by the league first. The Mets need all the help they can get in the outfield -- they are starting J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Rajai Davis on Friday night. Conforto was […]

Renato Nunez Out, Keon Broxton Debuting Friday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Renato Nunez is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Outfielder Keon Broxton is starting in center field and is batting sixth in his debut with the team this evening. First baseman Chris Davis is also taking a seat on the bench. Rio Ruiz is getting the nod at third base […]

Josh Naylor Hitting Sixth In Major League Debut

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Naylor is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Friday in his major league debut against Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton. The 21-year-old was hitting .299/.378/.538 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 45 games for Triple-A El Paso before his call-up. He's a […]

Chad Wallach Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed catcher Chad Wallach (concussion) on the 10-day injured list with a concussion on Friday and called up catcher Bryan Holaday from the minors in a corresponding move. Outfielder Isaac Galloway was also designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Holaday will now serve as the backup to […]

Anibal Sanchez Throwing Simulated Game Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is throwing a simulated game on Friday. The veteran right-hander is hoping to return to the rotation at some point next week, as his hamstring injury wasn't very serious. However, fantasy owners will want to steer clear of him. The 35-year-old is 0-6 on the season with a […]

Troy Tulowitzki Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) had nine plate appearances in his first simulated game on Friday since re-injuring his left calf. He has not played for the Yankees since April 3 but could start a rehab assignment next week. Tulo has been taking grounders at shortstop, third and second base. At this point, […]

Didi Gregorius To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last October, served as the designated hitter in his fourth extended spring training game on Friday. He will start a rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Saturday and is hoping to return around mid-June. “My timing is not there yet,” Gregorius […]

James Paxton Still Feeling Pain In Knee

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) still felt pain in his left knee after making a start in extended spring training on Friday. The left-hander allowed one hit while striking out seven in four innings after having not pitched since May 3. “If I come in tomorrow with more pain than I had […]

Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo Out On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo are out of the starting lineup on Friday. Right-hander Michael Feliz is opening for Pittsburgh, but left-hander Steven Brault is expected to pitch the bulk of the innings. Matt Beaty is starting in left field and hitting leadoff, with Kike Hernandez in center field and batting […]

Brandon Drury Hitting Leadoff, Cavan Biggio Eighth In Debut

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Brandon Drury is starting in right field and batting leadoff on Friday night against Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi. Second baseman Cavan Biggio will start at the keystone and hit eighth in his major league debut. Lourdes Gurriel is also in left field and is hitting seventh in his return to […]

Juan Lagares Sitting Versus Lefty

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Gregory Soto. Carlos Gomez is starting in center field and batting sixth, while Rajai Davis is in right field and hitting seventh. Gomez is coming off a big three-run home run in the win over the […]