Mike Trout Not in Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game. Eric Young Jr. is playing center field and batting ninth in his absence. No word on why Trout is out, although he was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's game. Young is not a great DFS option for tonight.

Billy McKinney is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Billy McKinney is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. McKinney will lead off and play left field versus righty Tyler Glasnow. McKinney is hitting .355/.447/.742 with three home runs and 10 RBI off right-handed pitching this season. He should be a solid bet for […]

Harrison Bader is in the Starting Lineup on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Bader fouled a ball off his left ankle during Tuesday's contest. The X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like the injury is nothing serious. Bader will bat seventh and play center field versus righty Tanner […]

Matt Adams is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Adams has not hit well since joining the Cards, so it's not surprising to see that his playing time has decreased. However, he will bat third and will first base against righty Tanner Roark. This […]

Tucker Barnhart is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher/first baseman Tucker Barnhart (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Barnhart will get a routine rest day on Wednesday. Curt Casali will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Jameson Taillon. Casali can be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests.

Corey Dickerson is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dickerson was given a rest day on Tuesday against a left-handed starter. He'll bat fifth and play left field versus righty Homer Bailey. DFS players should consider Dickerson even though he's been in a slump lately. Bailey […]

Josh Harrison Remains Out on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be Harrison's fourth straight game that he has missed. It sounds like these hamstring issues are going to linger throughout the rest of the season. The Pirates will likely be cautious with Harrison […]

Charlie Morton To Start Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (shoulder) will return and start on Saturday against the Red Sox in Boston. Morton will return to one of the toughest matchups in baseball this year, but the right-hander has been excellent for his owners in 2018, going 13-3 with a 3.14 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and career-high 11.0 K/9 […]

Marcus Stroman Won't Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) will not make his next start Sunday against the Indians, according to manager John Gibbons. The team hasn't discussed whether Stroman will be able to make it back this year. Thomas Pannone is likely to take Stroman's turn on Sunday as the team returns to a six-man […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Successful Simulated Game

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw a successful simulated game on Wednesday and is set to be activated from the disabled list this weekend. It's unclear if Doolittle will be put right back into the ninth inning, but he should still be owned in all leagues after sporting a 1.45 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 22 […]

Kenley Jansen Not Expected To Make Trip This Weekend

While it's not yet official, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is not expected to make the trip with the team to Colorado this weekend. The Dodgers are playing it cautious after Jansen experienced an irregular heartbeat during the last trip to Denver in the altitude. If Jansen doesn't join the team, the Dodgers could […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Light Bullpen Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a light bullpen session on Tuesday and could throw a normal bullpen over the weekend. The right-hander hasn't made a start since Aug. 4, and it's unclear if he'll even be able to make any more starts before the end of the regular season. At this […]

Marwin Gonzalez With Two Hits In Last 20 At-Bats

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez is stuck in a 2-for-20 (.100) slump heading into Wednesday night's game. Gonzalez had really begun to turn his season around recently, slashing .300/.364/.582 with six doubles and eight home runs over his last 110 at-bats. But Gonzalez has been one of the biggest fantasy disappointments this season after driving […]

Mike Leake In Search Of First Win Since June 23

Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake will try and win his first decision since June 23 when the Mariners take on the Orioles on Wednesday. Leake has been a solid innings-eater this season but is 0-5 with a 4.72 ERA since his last win. In his last two starts, Leake has been tagged for 11 runs […]

Kyle Seager's Season Continues To Sink

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is 7-for-52 (.135) over his last 15 games as his season continues to spiral downward offensively. The veteran is careening towards his worst offensive season as a pro and has not homered since August 18. He is hitting only .225 with runners in scoring position and is slugging only […]

Denard Span With Five Extra-Base Hits In Last 11 Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span continues to produce solid, if unspectacular, numbers for the Mariners heading into the final weeks of the season. Since being acquired by the Rays, Span is slashing .291/.337/.467 with six triples, six home runs, 13 doubles, 26 runs batted in and 30 runs scored through 75 games with the Mariners. […]

Brad Hand Strikes Out the Side for a Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand picked up his 32nd save of the season on Wednesday, striking out the side in the ninth inning to close out a 3-1 win for his team. With Cody Allen working the eighth inning ahead of Hand in this one, it looks like Hand is taking over the closer's […]

Corey Kluber Strikes Out 10 in Wednesday's Win

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber struck out 10 batters in 6 2/3 innings of work on Wednesday. He gave up just one run on two hits and a walk against the Kansas City Royals, earning a win and a quality start. Kluber improved to 18-7 on the season with a 2.75 ERA.

Dennis Santana To Make Rehab Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dennis Santana (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, according to a source. Santana has thrown just 49 2/3 innings on the season over 10 starts between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this year due to injury, but he's sporting a nice 2.54 ERA, […]

Nelson Cruz Hitting Only .223 At Home

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz leads the team with 33 home runs this season but has really struggled hitting at Safeco Field this season. In 63 home games, Cruz is slashing only .223/.319/.498 with five doubles and 18 home runs. Cruz has much preferred hitting on the road, slashing .305/.382/.561 in contrast. The veteran […]

Jean Segura Hitting .377 Over Last 15 Games

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura went 0-for-5 Tuesday night in the Mariners 5-3 loss to the Orioles. Segura has been dynamite recently, hitting .377 over his last 15 games played. There are conflicting reports that Segura possibly was involved in the pre-game altercation with catcher Mike Zunino as the Mariners playoff hopes begin to fade […]

Zack Wheeler Faces Tough Test on Wednesday

New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler will toe the rubber on Wednesday night against a potent Los Angeles Dodgers offense. Wheeler has been nothing short of spectacular in his last eight starts, however, going 6-1 with a 1.19 ERA. His only loss came last start in which he tossed seven innings of one-run ball with […]

Mitch Haniger Slashing .295/.379/.482 In Second Half

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continues to put together an end-to-end solid season heading into Wednesday's action. The first-time All-Star has cooled off lately (.258 over his last seven games) but is slashing .295/.379/.482 in the second half of the season. This can be largely attributed to hitting five home runs, 12 doubles and slugging […]

Jay Bruce Leaves the Yard on Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run on Tuesday off Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill. It was just his fifth home run of the season. Bruce has been a colossal disappointment for the Mets this season, missing most of the year due to injury and slumping even […]

Jason Vargas Blasted on Tuesday in Loss

New York Mets left-hander Jason Vargas was hammered by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in a loss. Vargas lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on six hits to go along with two strikeouts. The southpaw had quietly rattled off five straight outings allowing three runs or less, but that quickly ended […]

Michael Conforto Homers in Loss on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run on Tuesday in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The long ball came off Dodgers southpaw Rich Hill, and it was Conforto's 21st of the season. The 25-year-old has homered twice in his last three games, but is still hitting just […]

Wade LeBlanc Posts Third Straight Sparkling Start

Seattle Mariners starter Wade LeBlanc was excellent again on Tuesday but the bullpen let him down in the Mariners 5-3 loss to the Orioles. While tensions appear to boiling over in the clubhouse, LeBlanc continues to produce and now has allowed only one run over his last 19 innings spanning three starts. He has allowed […]

Josh Reddick Hitting Only .215 Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick will head into Wednesday night's action in a 3-for-20 slump. Reddick is slashing only .215/.284/.348 since the All-Star break and really has struggled finding his stride at the plate this season. After hitting .314 with 51 extra-base hits and 82 RBI in 2017, Reddick has battled injuries, ineffectiveness to post […]

Royals Claim Ben Lively Off Waivers

The Kansas City Royals claimed pitcher Ben Lively off waivers from the Phillies on Wednesday, and he will report to the big league team. In a corresponding move, pitcher Eric Stout was designated for assignment. Lively had a brutal 6.85 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings in five starts for the […]

Yuli Gurriel Homers For Second Straight Game

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel homered for the second game in a row Tuesday night against the Twins. Gurriel is slugging .455 over his last 55 at-bats and the pair of home runs are his first extra-base hits since August 25. It has been another solid season for Gurriel despite slashing .200/.240/.331 since the […]