David Hess To Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher David Hess will make the start on Sunday against the White Sox. Hess is 3-10 this year with a 5.17 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and very mediocre 6.0 K/9 in 18 outings (16 starts) for the Orioles. Even against the weak White Sox lineup, you'd have to be pretty desperate to roll with […]

Luis Ortiz Injured Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (hamstring) left his MLB debut early on Friday due to a left hamstring strain. Ortiz said he dealt with a similar injury earlier in the year in the minors, but this one doesn't seem as serious. The rookie had allowed one earned run on four hits in 1 2/3 […]

Clay Buchholz Has Flexor Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said starting pitcher Clay Buchholz's (forearm) MRI exam showed a flexor strain in his arm. The team will know more on his condition when they talk to him on Friday night. Buchholz was scratched from his start on Thursday, and it's unclear when he might be able to pitch again. […]

James Paxton To Play Catch Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (illness) will play catch on Saturday and could rejoin the team in a few days. Paxton is dealing with pneumonia and was forced to miss his next start. While it looks like he's getting better, it hasn't been announced when he'll make his next start. The left-hander has been […]

Jorge De La Rosa Secures First Career Save On Friday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jorge De La Rosa picked up his first career save on Friday. De La Rosa filled in for Pedro Strop (hamstring) who was ruled out for the season on Friday. The Cubs rested most of their main bullpen arms on Friday and there is no guarantee that De La Rosa will be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got five slates across DraftKings today, with the main slate starting at at 7:05pm eastern and featuring eight games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/15/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a four-game early slate which starts at 3 pm est and then an eight-game slate which starts at 7 pm est. There are plenty of good options across the board, we have high priced pitchers to look at, along with Coors Field in play. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Delino DeShields Will Lead Off on Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields will lead off and play center field versus lefty Robbie Erlin on Friday. DeShields has put together a rough year in Arlington, and was even sent to the minors earlier in the season. He's back in the MLB, but his bat quite isn't fully there yet. Erlin has a 7.50 […]

Jean Segura Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Segura was forced to miss three games due to an illness. He'll bat second and play shortstop against righty Matt Shoemaker on Friday. Segura has not been great with the bat lately, but hopefully a […]

Logan Forsythe is Sitting Out on Friday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This is just a routine day off for Forsythe, so he should be back in the lineup on Saturday. Gregorio Petit will bat ninth and play second base versus righty Jorge Lopez. Petit can […]

Joe Mauer is Back in the Lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Mauer was given a routine off day on Thursday, but the veteran slugger is rested and ready to go on Friday. He'll lead off and play first base against righty Jorge Lopez. Mauer is not […]

Yasiel Puig Returns to the Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Puig sat out on Thursday as a routine rest day, but is back in the lineup for this game. He's hitting .291/.346/.520 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. Puig […]

Brian Dozier is Sitting Out Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Dozier is hitting .067/.125/.100 with zero home runs and one RBI over the last two weeks. He'll continue to see the bench more often than not if he stays cold at the plate. […]

Josh Harrison is Back in the Lineup Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Harrison has sat out the last two games after playing on Monday. It appears the Pirates are going to be cautious with Harrison due to his lingering hamstring issues. He shouldn't be counted on more […]

Corey Dickerson is Sitting Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pirates are facing a left-handed pitcher, so Dickerson will sit this one out. Pablo Reyes will lead off and play left field versus Gio Gonzalez on Friday. Reyes does not have enough of a sample […]

Tucker Barnhart is Not in the Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Barnhart has horrible career numbers against starter Cole Hamels, so he'll sit out on Friday. Curt Casali will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh against the veteran Hamels. Casali has actually hit very […]

Willson Contreras is Sitting Out on Friday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras has seen plenty of rest lately, but that is likely due to the Cubs overworking him during the first half of the season. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth […]

Trevor Cahill Receives Injection

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (back) received a trigger-point injection for his back soreness and will at least miss his next start this weekend, according to manager Bob Melvin. Cahill could be out even longer, depending on how his back reacts to the injection. That means that the right-hander could miss the rest of […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Lead Off on Friday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will lead off and play first base versus righty Matt Harvey on Friday. Normally Rizzo bats third for the Cubs, but sometimes he'll move up a few spots and for some reason he destroys the baseball when leading off. Rizzo has not been hitting the ball well lately, but […]

Johan Camargo is Sitting Out on Friday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. This will be Camargo's second straight game on the sidelines due to a groin issue. There is a good chance he misses more than just two games. Charlie Culberson will bat fifth and play third […]

Jonathan Lucroy is Back in the Lineup Friday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Lucroy received a routine day off on Thursday, but is refreshed and ready to go on Friday. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against righty Diego Castillo. Lucroy is not worth a […]

Chad Kuhl May Need Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) will visit with Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York after he was shut down from his side session on Tuesday. Kuhl is no longer an option to return this season, and depending on what the doctor finds, the start of the 2019 […]

C.J. Cron Remains Out of the Lineup on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be Cron's second game in a row that he has been sidelined. Ji-Man Choi will bat third and serve as the DH against veteran righty Edwin Jackson. Choi is hitting .295/.382/.561 with […]

Matt Duffy Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (back) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Duffy will start in his first game since Sunday. He's been battling back issues, but appears ready to return to the lineup. He'll bat second and play third base against righty Edwin Jackson. Duffy should […]

Mookie Betts is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Betts received a routine day off on Thursday, but is back in the lineup for Friday's contest. Betts will lead off and play right field versus righty Noah Syndergaard. DFS players can always count on […]

Jose Fernandez Continues to Start at First Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is in the lineup on Friday, batting seventh and playing first base. Fernandez has now started six games in a row, and has cemented himself as LA's primary option at first base. He is slashing .275/.310/.450 with two home runs and a stolen base in September, and is […]

Yonder Alonso is Sitting Out on Friday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Alonso will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Yandy Diaz will play first base and bat sixth against lefty Matthew Boyd. Diaz has not seen much playing time in September, but he could […]

Brandon Morrow To Throw Sim Game Saturday

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) will throw a simulated game on Saturday. He's hoping to return to games by the end of next week. The Cubs could really use Morrow back now with Pedro Strop (hamstring) out for the rest of the regular season. Morrow could become an option for saves in the final […]

Justin Smoak, Kendrys Morales Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first basemen Justin Smoak and Kendrys Morales are both out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. It appears both players are getting a routine rest day on Friday. Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat cleanup, while Teoscar Hernandez bats fifth and serves as the […]

Pedro Strop Out For Rest Of Season

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) will not pitch again in the regular season after an MRI exam showed a moderate left hamstring strain. It's unknown if he'd be able to return if Chicago makes the playoffs. Manager Joe Maddon curiously left Strop in to hit for himself on Thursday with the team up […]