Robert Gsellman Unavailable Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (illness) is unavailable to pitch against the Cubs on Tuesday and is being quarantined at the team hotel while he deals with strep throat. It's anyone's guess who might get a save chance from the Mets bullpen should it arise on Tuesday night. Relievers Seth Lugo and Jerry […]

James Paxton On Track To Start Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (forearm) is on track to come off the disabled list and start against the A's on Saturday. Seattle's ace has missed his last few starts after taking a comebacker off his forearm in his most recent start, but he should be immediately re-inserted into starting lineups this weekend. He […]

David Dahl is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Dahl is hitting .326/.393/.589 with five home runs and 16 RBI off right-handed pitching this season, so clearly Tuesday is a rest day for him. Gerardo Parra will bat sixth and play left field against […]

Josh Harrison is Sitting Out Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Harrison aggravated his left hamstring injury on Saturday and has not been able to fully recover yet. Harrison is considered day-to-day for now, but it's unclear how much time he'll miss. Adam Frazier will draw […]

Wilmer Flores is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Wilmer Flores (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Flores is 0-for-8 over his last two games and has bad numbers versus lefty Cole Hamels in his career. Jay Bruce will draw the start at first base and bat sixth against Hamels on […]

Angels Recall Taylor Cole, Option Williams Jerez

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Taylor Cole from Triple-A Salt Lake. In turn, they optioned right-hander Williams Jerez to make room. This is simply a procedural move to get a fresh arm in the bullpen. Jerez will likely be back up when rosters expand in September. Cole has a 4.19 ERA in 19 […]

Willson Contreras is Out on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Contreras has been awful with the bat over the last two weeks, so he'll get the day off to rest. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat fifth versus Jacob deGrom. Caratini is […]

Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig Out on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig are out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Puig had his suspension hearing on Tuesday, so that's likely why he's out of the lineup. Kemp is probably just getting a rest day and he's been slumping over the last month. Joc […]

C.J. Cron is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The Rays don't have a designated hitter in Atlanta, so Cron will sit this one out. Jake Bauers will cover first base and bat third against righty Julio Teheran. Bauers is not worth consideration […]

Shohei Ohtani Sits Against Left-Hander

Once again, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup against a left-hander. Albert Pujols is serving as the DH, with Jefry Marte entering the lineup and playing first base. Ohtani has rarely started against left-handers this season, so this should come as no surprise. Marte has only hit .213 against […]

Frankie Montas, Daniel Mengden Entering Rotation

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will start against the Mariners on Thursday, while Daniel Mengden will get the start on Saturday against the Mariners. Montas and Mengden will be replacing injured starters Sean Manaea and Brett Anderson, respectively. Montas has gone 5-3 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 10 starts for the […]

Eric Thames is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Thames is hitting .154/.267/.154 with zero home runs and one RBI over the last two weeks. Ryan Braun will play left field and bat fifth, while Jesus Aguilar bats third and plays first base versus […]

Brandon Morrow Looking To Throw Off Mound Soon

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) said he's had two good flat-ground throwing sessions and is looking to throw off a mound soon. A rehab stint is unlikely with the minor league season nearing an end. Morrow has been out since July 15 and is running out of time to make an impact for his […]

Sean Manaea Shut Down Indefinitely

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) has been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and has been shut down indefinitely. The team is hoping he can pitch again this year, but there's the possibility that he won't make it back. Manaea has been great for Oakland this year, going 12-9 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.08 […]

Billy Hamilton Will Lead Off Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will lead off and play center field against righty Junior Guerra on Tuesday. Hamilton has been leading off the last couple of weeks and it's really sparked his bat. However, he's in an 0-for-8 slump at the plate right now, but Hamilton has good career numbers off Guerra. DFS players […]

Brian McCann Expected To Return Saturday

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) is back with the team in Houston and is "ready to go," according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, the team is "leaning toward" activating McCann from the disabled list on Saturday, Sept. 1, when roster expand. The veteran McCann has only five homers, 17 RBI and an ugly .206 […]

Jordy Mercer Could Come Off DL Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (calf) ran the bases on Tuesday and could come off the disabled list Wednesday night. Mercer is mostly a middle infield option in NL-only leagues, but he will return to the starting role at the 6. He's hitting just .262 with six home runs and 37 RBI on the season. […]

Maikel Franco, Roman Quinn Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (rest) and outfielder Roman Quinn (rest) are out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. Asdrubal Cabrera will play third base and bat third, while Odubel Herrera plays center field and bats cleanup versus righty Max Scherzer. Neither player is a recommended DFS option against Scherzer, but Herrera did homer […]

Wilson Ramos is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Ramos is hitting .480/.462/.880 with one home run and eight RBI over the last two weeks. However, he's played in back-to-back games, so the Phillies want to give him some rest. Jorge Alfaro will start behind […]

Kevin Pillar is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Pillar sat out on Monday to rest after he collected just one hit over his last three games. He'll play center field and bat fifth versus rookie lefty Josh Rogers. Pillar has not been too trustworthy […]

Nick Delmonico Moves Up in the Batting Order

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico has moved up to the two spot in the batting order for Tuesday's contest against the New York Yankees. Delmonico usually bats eighth or sometimes sixth, but it's quite surprising to see him batting second on Tuesday. He'll bat second and play left field versus righty Lance Lynn. Delmonico […]

Luke Voit Remains in the Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit will remain in the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Tuesday. Voit has been on fire lately, recording eight hits over his last four games. He'll serve as the DH and bat fifth versus righty James Shields. DFS players may want to ride Voit's hot bat […]

Brett Gardner is Back in the Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Gardner sat out of Monday versus lefty Carlos Rodon. However, Gardner will lead off and play left field against righty James Shields on Tuesday. He's worth a look in DFS contests because he's leading off […]

Garrett Cooper Having Wrist Surgery

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) will undergo wrist surgery on Friday to fix his right wrist tendon. He won't be able to return this season. Cooper played in just 14 games all year because of his wrist injuries and hit just .212/.316/.242 with no homers and two RBI.

Sean Doolittle Throws Encouraging Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia on Tuesday and said it's the best he's felt. The first three or four bullpen sessions he threw after landing on the disabled list had to be cut short. He will now throw a simulated game at Nats Park on Friday. It […]

Trevor Bauer Throws Off Mound Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (leg) threw off a mound on Monday. The Cy Young candidate still might not be able to return to the team's rotation before the end of the regular season, but fantasy owners must hold tight for now. The right-hander was having a breakout season with a 12-6 record, 2.22 […]

Nelson Cruz Likely To Sit For Upcoming Padres Series

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz may be heading to the bench for the next few games as the Mariners open up an interleague series against the Padres. Cruz is rarely deployed in the field and may be relegated to pinch-hitting duties. Cruz this season leads the team with 31 home runs and is slashing […]

Clayton Richard Lands On DL

The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to Aug. 25. Second base prospect Luis Urias was also called up from Triple-A El Paso, with infielder Carlos Asuaje being sent down to El Paso. The left-handed Richard was […]

Felix Hernandez Has 2.90 Career ERA Against Padres

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez will take the ball as the Mariners travel to San Diego for an August interleague series Tuesday night. This will be his second start since being demoted to the bullpen and Hernandez will carry an 8-11 record with a 5.67 ERA into the game. The former ace has enjoyed plenty […]

Ross Stripling To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling (back) is not symptom-free and will attempt to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Stripling could come off the disabled list later this week if he comes out of his bullpen session OK. However, his fantasy value remains up in the air for the rest of the year, […]