Jesus Luzardo Feeling Great

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) is feeling great but still isn't throwing yet. Luzardo, the team's top prospect and No. 12 overall, is recovering from a strained left shoulder. The left-hander has a ton of upside in Oakland's starting rotation and was excellent in spring training before his […]

Justin Turner, Kike Hernandez Resting Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and second baseman Kike Hernandez are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Max Muncy is taking over at third base and is hitting fifth, while Chris Taylor gets the start at the keystone and is batting seventh against Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacin. Alex Verdugo is also […]

Wil Myers Out With Thumb Ailment

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hurt his thumb sliding into second base on Saturday and is not playing on Sunday. Hunter Renfroe is starting in left field and is hitting cleanup on Sunday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Myers is off to a good start this year, hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three long […]

Andrew Benintendi Injured Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi suffered a right foot contusion on Sunday when he fouled a ball off of himself. X-rays came back negative and he's listed as day-to-day. Benintendi doubled and struck out in his two plate appearances against the Orioles before departing. He could miss a game or two but appears to […]

Patriots Bring In Daniel Jones, Will Grier, Others

The New England Patriots visited with Duke quarterback Daniel Jones and West Virginia quarterback Will Grier last Wednesday. They also brought in Texas A&M tight end Jace Sternberger, Iowa tight end Noah Fant, Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown, Baylor receiver Jalen Hurd and South Carolina wideout Deebo Samuel. They'll also host Arizona State wide […]

David Johnson Expects To See More Touches In 2019

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson expects to see the ball more often in new head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense in 2019. The 27-year-old should be featured prominently as both a running back and receiver. “My role this upcoming season, from talking to the coaches, is that I’m going to hopefully get the […]

Frank Clark Trade Talks Have Died Down

Trade talks surrounding Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark have died down, although he has yet to sign his $17.128 million franchise tender. Clark is likely to remain with the team in 2019, but he could hold out into training camp if the two sides don't come to an agreement on a long-term extension. The […]

Russell Wilson Wants Out Of Seattle?

The Seattle Seahawks think that quarterback Russell Wilson wants to play elsewhere, according to a league source. They also think that it'll cause Wilson to drive a harder bargain when it comes to a potential long-term extension. Wilson has set a deadline of Monday, April 15, to come to an agreement on an extension. Seattle […]

Manny Machado Out For First Time This Year

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is out of the starting lineup on Sunday for the first time in 2019. Luis Urias will take over at third base and is hitting eighth against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Urias has upside with the bat, but he's yet to show it in the big leagues […]

Dallas Keuchel Open To One-Year Deal

Free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel is open to a good one-year deal, and the San Diego Padres could be the best fit for him, according to sources. San Diego is off to a great start, and the National League West has several pitcher-friendly parks that would benefit Keuchel, including Petco Park. The left-handed former Cy […]

Ryan Braun Taking A Day Off Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ben Gamel gets the nod in left field and is batting seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling. Gamel is batting .280 (7-for-25) with no home runs and just one RBI on the season for Milwaukee. While he could certainly do some […]

Mallex Smith, Ryon Healy Sitting Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith and third baseman Ryon Healy are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Mitch Haniger slides over to center field and will hit leadoff, while Dylan Moore is at the hot corner and is hitting ninth against Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Haniger will always be a fine DFS option, […]

M's Place Wade LeBlanc On Injured List, Erik Swanson Recalled

The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained oblique and recalled Erik Swanson from the minors in a corresponding move. Oblique strains often require an extended absence for pitchers, so those in shallow mixed leagues should cut bait on LeBlanc. Swanson, the team's No. 9 […]

Arodys Vizcaino Lands On Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 11. Relievers Jacob Webb and Dan Winkler were recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. This means that Minter should be the primary closer for Atlanta for however long Vizcaino is on […]

Sean Newcomb Sent To Minors, Touki Toussaint's Stock Rises

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Newcomb had a nightmare outing against the Mets on Saturday, allowing five hits and four earned runs in just 1 1/3 frames. He has a 4.38 ERA with eight walks and five strikeouts in his three outings this year. Newcomb must find […]

Harrison Bader Taking A Day To Rest

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Tyler O'Neill will take his place in center field and is hitting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. O'Neill has yet to go yard in 2019 but is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with three RBI in 12 games. You could do […]

David Peralta Out Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Peralta continues to hit so far in 2019, going 24-for-66 (.364) with a home run and seven RBI. He should be a contributor in all leagues all season long. Tim Locastro will earn the start […]

Joey Gallo Grabs Pine Against A's

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo gets the start in left field and is hitting sixth, while Hunter Pence is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third against A's left-handed starter Brett Anderson. Gallo is predictably hitting for a low average (.171), but he […]

Jeremy Jeffress' Rehab Assignment Looks To Be Over

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) is traveling to Milwaukee on Sunday, so his rehab assignment could be over. Jeffress could be activated from the injured list on Monday and join the team's bullpen to help Josh Hader and company in the later innings. Jeffress didn't exactly perform all that well in the minor […]

Billy Hamilton Could Return Monday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is doing much better, and he could be back in the lineup on Monday. Hamilton sprained his knee crashing into the outfield wall on Thursday, but he ended up dodging a bullet. The speedster could return early next week. Chris Owings will start […]

Austin Romine Banged Up

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine was "banged up" after the game on Friday and remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Kyle Higashioka is starting for the second straight day on Sunday and is hitting eighth against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Romine has become the primary catcher […]

Dwight Smith Scratched Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with a sore leg, but he will be available off the bench if needed. Joey Rickard is starting in right field and is hitting second against Red Sox left-hander David Price on Sunday. The 27-year-old outfielder has only seven hits in 37 at-bats […]

Alex Cobb To Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) felt good after playing catch on Saturday. He will not come off the injured list on Tuesday, but manager Brandon Hyde said Cobb would likely start in the series against the Twins next weekend. Cobb will likely throw a bullpen session early next week. The veteran right-hander has […]

Heath Fillmyer To Start Monday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Heath Fillmyer will start on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Fillmyer was a spot starter against the Mariners on April 10 and allowed six hits and five earned runs in just three innings while striking out only two. He'll once again be a poor streaming option for fantasy owners on […]

Aaron Hicks Feeling Great

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) said he feels "great" after testing out his back by taking his "A" swings. However, there remains no timetable for his return, although he's confident that the pain is behind him. Hicks is a notorious slow healer and could need a lengthy rehab assignment, but his power/speed combination […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Out With Flu, Andrew Benintendi Playing

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is out of the starting lineup on Sunday with the flu. Andrew Benintendi, who was originally scheduled for an off day, will now play left field and hit leadoff against Orioles lefty John Means. JBJ missed the game on Saturday with an illness as well. Benintendi started off […]

Brock Holt Needs Rehab Assignment Before Returning

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) will visit with a doctor in Boston on Tuesday and will likely require a few minor league rehab games before being activated from the injured list. Holt is eligible to return on Monday, but he will need more time than that. If all goes well in his rehab […]

Victor Robles, Brian Dozier Not Playing

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and second baseman Brian Dozier are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Michael A. Taylor is starting in center field and is batting ninth, while Howie Kendrick starts at the keystone for the second straight day and is hitting second against Pirates starter Jameson Taillon. Robles is just getting […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting A Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Andrew Knapp will take care of the catching duties and will bat eighth against Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena. Realmuto has just 11 hits in 46 at-bats (.239) in his first year with Philly to begin the season, with one homer and […]

Tommy Pham Sitting Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Avisail Garcia will get the start in right field and will hit cleanup against Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. Pham has reached base in 46 straight games and is hitting .276 with two homers, seven RBI and five stolen bases. […]