George Springer Gets the Night Off Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Jack Marisnick will cover center field and bat ninth versus righty Jaime Barria. Marisnick doesn't have much upside […]

Starling Marte, Josh Bell Remain Out

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) and first baseman Josh Bell (groin) are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Both players continue to deal with nagging injuries that may sideline them for the rest of the regular season. The Pirates aren't playing for much, and will likely wait until […]

Jean Segura Scratched on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (ankle) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Indians. He left Thursday's game due to an hamstring issue, but was plugged into the lineup on Friday. However, Segura is dealing with an ankle issue now and didn't feel right during batting practice. Scott Kingery will […]

Ketel Marte Shut Down for the Season

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (back) is being shut down for the rest of the 2019 season, according to Steve Gilbert. Marte is suffering from a stress reaction in his lower back. The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Marte is not going to need surgery. He'll finish the season batting .329/.389/.592 with 32 home runs and […]

Bo Bichette is Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (concussion) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Thursday and left the game. He won't play on Friday and will be put into the league's concussion protocol. Bichette can be considered day-to-day […]

Jean Segura Will Play Against Indians Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Segura was forced to leave early during Thursday's game due to a cramp. He's fine, and will bat fifth and play shortstop versus righty Shane Bieber on Friday. Segura is normally a reliable option at the […]

Aaron Judge is Back in the Lineup Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge jammed his shoulder while diving for a ball during Wednesday's game. He missed Thursday's contest, but is feeling well enough to play on Friday. Judge will bat second and serve as the designated […]

Mookie Betts Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This marks the first game that Betts has played in over a week due to a left foot issue. Betts will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter against righty Charlie Morton. Betts is […]

Brad Hand is Available Out of the Bullpen

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand (arm) is available out of the bullpen for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hand hasn't made an appearance out of the bullpen since September 8 due to arm fatigue. He threw off the mound earlier this week and looked fine. He should be ready to come out of […]

Yuli Gurriel Scratched on Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (illness) has been scratched from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Gurriel is dealing with a stomach illness, so he should be out only a day or two. Aledmys Diaz will cover first base and bat sixth versus righty Jaime Barria. Diaz has been cold with the bat […]

Lorenzo Cain is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cain was forced to exit early during Thursday's game due to a minor ankle injury. He'll bat leadoff and play center field versus lefty Steven Brault on Friday. Cain has been fairly average with the bat […]

Justin Turner Remains Out of the Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Turner has now missed 10 games in a row due to sprained left ankle. Max Muncy will cover third base and bat second versus righty Peter Lambert. Muncy has two hits in his last […]

Renato Nunez Out of Starting Lineup

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Renato Nunez will get the night off on Friday night against the Mariners. Nunez was hit in the hand by a pitch on Monday, causing him to miss two games but returned to the lineup on Thursday, going 0-4. Nunez will be replaced at DH by Trey Mancini.

Giancarlo Stanton Hits the Bench

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is out of Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays after playing the previous two games in his return from injury. This is likely just a normal part of New York's plan to ease the slugger back after seeing that he has played in only a total of nine games […]

J.T. Realmuto Out of Lineup on Friday Night

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the starting lineup for Friday night's game at Cleveland. Realmuto did go 0-for-5 in a 5-4 loss to the Braves on Thursday but has crushed it in September with five home runs, 11 RBI, and 10 runs scored. Even though the former Marlin has started all but […]

Buster Posey Gets the Night Off

San Francisco catcher Buster Posey is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves. Presumably, this is to take it easy with Posey's recent back injury which caused him to miss three games earlier this week. Posey returned to the lineup on Thursday and played with no reported issues but the Giants will […]

J.D. Martinez to Sit Again on Friday

Boston outfielder J.D. Martinez will sit for the third game in a row after injuring his groin in a Tuesday 7-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants. While Friday was thought to be the earliest Martinez could return to the lineup, this is still a big blow to his fantasy owners playing in their championship […]

Domingo German Will Not Pitch Again This Season

New York Yankees starter Domingo German will not pitch again this season after being placed on administrative leave on Thursday due to a violation of Major League Baseball's domestic-violence policy. The 27-year-old will wrap up his 2019 campaign with a record of 18-4 while producing a 4.03 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 153 strikeouts over the course […]

Nelson Cruz Homers Twice, Drives in Five

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz had a big night in an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Cruz went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI to power his team to the win. The veteran went deep off starter Mike Montgomery in the third inning and followed that up with […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes 0-For-5 Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto had a rough game, going 0-for-5 with a strikeout Thursday against the Braves. It was a rare off day for the star catcher who is finishing his first season in Philadelphia strong. Realmuto is slugging .630 in September with a whopping .352 ISO thanks to five home runs this month. […]

Mark Melancon Logs 12th Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mark Melancon pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to pick up his 12th save of the season Thursday against the Phillies. Called on to protect a one-run lead, Melancon struck out Jose Pirela and Cesar Hernandez before getting J.T. Realmuto to ground out to end the game. Melancon has […]

Kyle Gibson Pulled In Second Inning

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs in 1 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Royals Thursday. Gibson couldn't find the plate in this game issuing four walks, including two with the bases loaded. The rough outing raises his ERA to an unappealing 4.88 and he's now given up nine earned runs […]

Cesar Hernandez Has Three Hits Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a loss to the Braves Thursday afternoon. Hernandez is gaining fantasy value late in the season as he's batting .363 since September 7 and manager Gabe Kapler has noticed batting Hernandez leadoff in four of the last six games. For the season Hernandez […]

Edwin Encarnacion Does Drills In Outfield

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) ran sprints and did agility drills in the outfield before the game Thursday against the Angels. Encarnacion is making progress as he recovers from a strained oblique but still faces long odds to return in the regular season as it's been announced he won't swing a bat […]

Jose Ramirez Takes Batting Practice Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) took batting practice on the field before the game against the Tigers on Thursday. Ramirez has been out with a right wrist injury since August 25 and is considered unlikely to make it back before the end of the regular season. Still, with the Indians in a heated […]

Aaron Nola Rocked By Braves

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed five runs in five innings and took his sixth loss of the season Thursday in Atlanta. There was traffic all over the bases as Nola allowed nine hits and two walks while only striking out four on the afternoon. This is now the second time in his last […]

Anthony Rizzo Leading Off On Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (ankle) is leading off on Thursday. Rizzo was in a walking boot and expected to miss 5-to-7 days following a diagnosis of a sprained right ankle. Many thought Rizzo could have missed the rest of the season, but the slugger is returning after just four days. Rizzo will have […]

Mookie Betts Expected to Play This Weekend

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is expected to be ready to play against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend. Betts has been sidelined the last week or so due to discomfort in his left foot. The MRI didn't show any major damage, so Betts should be good to go here soon. The Red […]

Renato Nunez is Back in the Lineup Against Jays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Nunez missed the last two games after getting hit in the hand by a pitch on Monday. He'll play first base and bat fifth versus righty Wilmer Font. Nunez has been in a bit […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Back in the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (ribs) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Guerrero left early during Wednesday's game after diving for a ball and landing on his ribcage. However, Guerrero appears to be fine and is back in the lineup here. He'll bat third and […]