Texans Plan To Expand Kenny Stills' Role

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills caught three passes for 37 yards and a big touchdown in the Week 1 loss to the Saints on Monday night in his debut with the team. The Texans plan to increase his role in the offense as he learns more of the playbook. He's an interesting waiver wire […]

Antonio Brown Accused Of Rape

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of raping his former trainer, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in South Florida. The lawsuit claims that Brown sexually assaulted a woman named Britney Taylor on three separate occasions -- two in June 2017 and one in May 2018. Brown is denying "every […]

Gavin Lux Finishes Triple Short of Cycle Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux finished a triple short of the cycle on Tuesday night, as he went 3-for-4 with a double and his first career home run against the Orioles. Lux had been 0-for-11 over his last four games entering Tuesday. His value for the rest of this season will fluctuate, but […]

Corey Seager Homers Twice on Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's win against the Orioles. While Seager has seen his average drop 10 points since August 30, he now has four home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 games. Owners will hope this could be […]

Albert Pujols Sitting Out Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Indians. Pujols has been heating up at the plate over his last 10 games, hitting .293/.356/.585 with three home runs and nine RBI in that span. Jared Walsh will get the start at first in his place […]

Mike Trout Could Return to Lineup on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday, reports Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Trout underwent a cryoblation procedure on his foot on Monday to treat a neuroma that had been causing him pain for the last month. Manager Brad Ausmus said that Trout could return […]

Mike Yastrzemski Not in Giants Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski will have the night off on Tuesday against the Pirates. He's been hitting well over his last 10 games with a .286/.394/.464 slash line as he gets his third day off of the month. Austin Slater will get the start in left in his place, as he is hitting […]

Matt DiBenedetto Set To Drive No. 21 Ford In 2020

Leavine Family Racing driver Matt DiBenedetto will move to Wood Brothers Racing and behind the wheel of the No. 21 Ford Mustang full-time for the 2020 Monster Energy Cup Series season. DiBenedetto will take over for Paul Menard, who will retire from full-time Cup racing following the 2019 season. "All of us at Wood Brothers […]

Paul Menard To Retire From Full-Time Cup Series Racing

Wood Brothers Racing driver Paul Menard plans to retire from full-time Monster Energy Cup Series racing after the conclusion of the 2019 season. With Menard's departure, the No. 21 Ford Mustang will be driven by Matt DiBenedetto next season. "I've enjoyed every moment of my career racing in the NASCAR Cup Series and I'm so […]

Josh Bell Returns to Pirates Lineup Tuesday, Batting Cleanup

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is back in the Pirates lineup and batting cleanup on Tuesday after sitting out the last two games. From all indications, it appears Bell was just getting some rest, and owners should make sure to plug him back into their lineups against the Giants.

Christian Yelich Exits Tuesday's Game Early

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game in the first inning after fouling a pitch off of his right knee, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He was replaced mid at-bat by Trent Grisham, who finished the plate appearance by striking out. There's no word yet as to the […]

Ian Desmond Out of Rockies Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond is out of the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Cardinals. Desmond is hitting .278 with two home runs with seven runs and four RBI over his last 10 games, and this appears to be nothing more than a day off for the 33-year-old. Raimel Tapia will slot in at […]

Tommy Pham Out of Rays Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Rangers as he deals with an elbow/forearm strain. Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkins reports that manager Kevin Cash expects Pham to return to the lineup on Wednesday possibly as the left fielder but at the very least as […]

Byron Buxton Out for the Year

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Tuesday, according to the Star Tribune. He reportedly had surgery Tuesday afternoon to repair a torn labrum, and he is expected to miss five to six months as a result. Buxton has been out since the beginning […]

Howie Kendrick In As DH For Washington Tuesday

The Washington Nationals will slot in infielder Howie Kendrick as their designated hitter on Tuesday night in Minnesota, where he will bat fifth in the lineup. Kendrick is hitting .316 with a double and four runs scored over his last 10 games, although seven of those appearances have come as a late-inning substitution. He could be […]

Johnny Cueto Making Season Debut Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) will make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Cueto missed 13 months of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He pitched very well during his six minor league rehab appearances. Cueto does have some decent upside as a streaming option against the Pirates on […]

Kris Bryant Returns to the Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Bryant missed the last two games due to a lingering knee issue. He will play third base and bat fifth versus righty Ronald Bolanos on Tuesday. Bryant is always a threat to do damage […]

J.D. Davis Sits Out Against Diamondbacks

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played on Monday, but this appears to be a routine rest day for him. Jeff McNeil will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Zac Gallen. McNeil has been hot lately, so […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It sounds like Bogaerts is getting a routine day off here to rest. Chris Owing will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Owings has one hit in his last 17 at-bats, […]

Eric Sogard Misses Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sogard will miss his third game in a row after fouling a ball off his leg on Friday. The Rays were hopeful he'd be able to play on Monday, but it appears he needs […]

Max Kepler is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He left Sunday's game due to soreness in his shoulder. Luckily, the MRI came back negative, so he's considered day-to-day at the moment. Luis Arraez will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Anibal Sanchez. […]

Kurt Suzuki Sits Out on Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Suzuki exited early on Saturday due to a right elbow injury and hasn't played since then. The MRI revealed only inflammation, so he's considered day-to-day. Yan Gomes will draw the start behind the plate and bat […]

Aaron Judge Gets A Breather

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Judge will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup on Wednesday. Tyler Wade will cover right field and bat ninth versus righty Edwin Jackson. Wade doesn't have much upside […]

D.J. LeMahieu is Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees have a huge lead for homefield advantage in the playoffs, so resting their starters isn't a bad idea. Gleyber Torres will bat leadoff and slide over to second base versus righty Edwin […]

Mike Moustakas Still Remains Sidelined

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Moustakas hasn't been in the lineup since September 2 due to a lingering hand issue. He's played defense a few times, but is having issues gripping the bat. It's unclear when Moustakas will be able […]

Ramon Laureano is Out Again on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Laureano missed five weeks of action due to a stress fracture in his shin. The Athletics are easing him back into action and he'll sit again on Tuesday after feeling discomfort over the weekend. Mark Canha […]

Kyle Gibson Activated, Will Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (colon) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will draw the start against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Gibson missed roughly two weeks of action due to a ulcerative colitis. Gibson has been awful on the mound since August, so he's not a reliable streaming option for […]

Justin Turner Scratched on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He did not play in Sunday's game due to a lingering ankle issue. However, the injury appears to be minor, so Turner is not expected to be sidelined long. Chris Taylor will bat third and play third […]

Nelson Cruz Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cruz did not play on Saturday or Sunday due to lingering discomfort in his wrist. He will bat third and serve as the designated hitter against righty Anibal Sanchez. Cruz is having an excellent year […]

Carlos Correa Could Play in Rehab Game Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) could play in a rehab game this Friday with Triple-A Round Rock. Correa has been sidelined since August 20 due to a lower back issue. It sounds like he'll be ready to play next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Alex Bregman will cover shortstop and bat cleanup […]