Alex Bregman With Four Home Runs In Last Seven Games

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman is slugging .864 over his last seven games heading into the final week of the season. Bregman has slugged four home runs during that span with five runs batted in. Bregman is one home run short of 40 for the season and leads the team with 108 runs batted in. […]

Michael Brantley Slumping In September

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is having his worst month of the season offensively heading into the final week of the season. Over his last 17 games, Brantley is slashing only .177/.257/.274 with only two extra-base hits. The team has tried to give the veteran some days off here and there to rejuvenate him as […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .435 Over Last Seven Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is 10-for-23 (.435) with three home runs over his last seven games heading into Tuesday. The rookie has absolutely torn through the American League this season and has hit over .300 in each of his first four months in the big leagues. Alvarez has only 298 plate appearances this […]

Wade Miley Going Through Late-Season Meltdown

Houston Astros starter Wade Miley's season is unraveling at the wrong time as the team begins to prep for a playoff run over the next week. Miley was 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in the first half of the season but it has completely fallen apart. Over his last four starts, Miley […]

Jose Altuve Slugging .557 In September

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve heads into the final week of the season with two home runs over his last four games. The former MVP has enjoyed a fantastic second half of the season and is finishing up strong. He is slugging .557 in the month of September and is slashing .331/.381/.632 since the […]

Gerrit Cole 11 K's Shy Of Club Record

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole will take the ball on Tuesday against the Mariners hoping to make Astros history. Cole (18-5) leads the majors with 302 strikeouts this season and is 11 shy of breaking the Astros franchise record. It has been a dominant second half for the soon-to-be free agent and is 12-0 with […]

J.D. Martinez Singles In A Run

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez singled in a run for his only hit in Monday's 7-4 loss to Tampa Bay. The run was Boston's last on the evening and it came in the fourth inning. Martinez has had a relatively dreadful September after a scorching hot August. He's batting .172 with a .628 […]

Rafael Devers Notches Two Base Hits

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers finished 2-for-5 with a run batted in during Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. After struggling to start the month of September, the 22-year-old has six RBI in his last six games. His last month dip has hurt his overall numbers a bit but he's still having […]

Adam Wainwright Gives Up Five Runs in Five Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright wasn't at his best on Monday night. He allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings, striking out six. Wainwright tossed an even 100 pitches, 67 for strikes. With the Cardinals having clinched a playoff spot, Wainwright may get one more tune up start […]

Trey Mancini is Back in the Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Mancini was being bothered by a sore leg, so he didn't play in Sunday's game. He's back in the lineup batting third and serving as the designated hitter versus righty Clay Buchholz. Mancini doesn't […]

Bo Bichette Remains in Concussion Protocol

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (head) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bichette still remains in concussion protocol after getting hit in the helmet on Thursday. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Bichette would return this week, assuming he's cleared. Otherwise, it appears Bichette may have taken his last […]

Wil Myers Fine After Fainting

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (dehydration) is day-to-day after fainting at a charity event on Sunday. Myers was officially diagnosed with a vasovagal episode and went to the hospital but labs and tests came back normal. There’s a shot he’s back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old has […]

Lourdes Gurriel Scratched on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It's a day-to-day type of thing, so Gurriel should be fine soon. Jonathan Davis will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Chandler Shepherd. Davis doesn't have much upside with the bat, so […]

Ned Yost to Retire After the Season

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost announced his retirement from the MLB after Sunday's season finale. Yost will finish his career as the winningest manager in Royals franchise history. He took the Royals to two consecutive Fall Classics, but losing one of them. The Royals lost the World Series in 2014, but came back to […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Returns to the Lineup

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cabrera did not play on Sunday after tweaking his ankle during Saturday's game. He will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Zach Eflin. Cabrera has been tough to get out at the plate since […]

Avisail Garcia is Back in the Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Garcia has been dealing with vertigo, causing him to miss both Saturday and Sunday's contests. He is batting sixth and playing right field versus righty Jhoulys Chacin on Monday. Garcia has been red-hot at […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Monday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bogaerts is having a fantastic year at the plate, but is getting a routine day off here. Chris Owings will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus lefty Blake Snell. Owings hasn't been able to […]

Andrew Benintendi Gets the Night Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Benintendi hasn't been cleared to hit yet after suffering a thumb contusion on Friday. Gorkys Hernandez will play left field and bat seventh versus lefty Blake Snell. It's unclear when Benintendi will get back […]

J.T. Realmuto is Sitting Out on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto is dealing with right knee soreness, but it's not believed to be a serious injury. The team will have Realmuto undergo an MRI on Monday just in case. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind […]

Joe Ross Will Start on Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ross hasn't pitched since September 2 due to right forearm soreness. It appears he's feeling well enough to make the start on Tuesday. However, it's unclear how deep he's going to pitch into the game. He's not […]

Cody Bellinger Drills Grand Slam In Win Over Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Sunday's 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. After an electric start to the season, Bellinger is batting just .253 since the All-Star break. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old is slashing .302/.404/.628 on the season with 46 home runs, 114 RBI, 118 runs scored, and […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Notches Eight Strikeouts On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed three runs on six hits across seven innings of work during Sunday's 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out eight batters without issuing a walk. Ryu also hit his first career home run in the contest. The 32-year-old is putting the finishing touches on a stellar […]

Dallas Keuchel Average In Sunday's Loss

Atlanta Braves starter Dallas Keuchel allowed three runs (two earned) across six innings of work during Sunday's 4-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Keuchel struck out four batters while walking two. The 31-year-old has posted a stellar 2.36 ERA over his past seven starts. Keuchel owns an 8-7 record on the season to go […]

John Means Pitches Deep In Win Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means improved to 11-11 in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Mariners. Means pitched seven innings, allowing a single run on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old rookie has been a huge value for fantasy players this season, posting a 3.54 ERA with 116 strikeouts and 36 […]

Ryan Braun is Out of the Lineup Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Braun will get a routine rest day here, as the team wants to make sure the veteran slugger stays healthy. Ben Gamel will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus righty Trevor Williams. […]

Buster Posey is Out Versus Braves

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Posey was dealing with a back and hip issue earlier in the week, but appears fine now. The Giants are likely just giving their veteran catcher a regular rest day here. Aramis Garcia will draw […]

Mookie Betts Sits Out on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Betts returned to the outfield for the first time since September 12 on Saturday. He'll get a routine rest day here as the Red Sox want to be cautious with his foot issue. Gorkys […]

Trey Mancini is Sitting Out Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Mancini was hit by pitches in the leg and is feeling some soreness in his left leg. The Orioles expect him to be back in the lineup within the next day or two. Chris Davis […]

Bo Bichette Still Not Cleared to Play

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (head) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette was hit in the helmet earlier this week, and hasn't played since being removed on Thursday. He still needs to clear the league's concussion protocol before being allowed to play again. The Jays […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Resting Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Guerrero injured his ribs earlier in the week, but appears to be fine now. This looks like it's just a routine day off for the young slugger. Brandon Drury will cover third […]