Jordy Mercer Not Ready To Restart Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) continues to receive treatment on his right quadriceps, but he's not ready to resume his rehab assignment. Mercer has been out since May 7 and has no timetable for a return. The Tigers have plenty of other middle infield options at their disposal and Mercer was hitting a weak […]

Jordan Zimmermann Set For Another Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) threw 35 pitches in a rain-shortened rehab start on Saturday for High-A Lakeland, and manager Ron Gardenhire said "he will be back out there in another three or four days." Zimmermann allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two and figures to return to the team's […]

Martin Truex Jr. Winds Up Third In The Irish Hills

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. did not lead a single lap in Monday's rain-delayed FireKeepers Casino 400 from Michigan International Speedway, but he still managed to finish a respectable third behind winner Joey Logano and Kurt Busch. Next up is a trip to Sonoma after a week off. Truex Jr. has picked up […]

Joe Jimenez Continues To Struggle

Detroit Tigers eighth-inning setup man Joe Jimenez has an ERA of 6.40 since being named an All-Star last year and has allowed 37 earned runs in his last 52 2/3 innings while taking eight losses and blowing five saves. Manager Ron Gardenhire has relieved Jimenez of his eighth-inning setup duties for the second time in […]

Kurt Busch Comes Up Just Short In Michigan

Ganassi Racing driver Kurt Busch registered a second-place finish in Monday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway despite the fact he did not lead a single lap. The series will now shift to Sonoma in California for the first road course of the season in two weeks. The elder Busch has a victory with […]

Joey Logano Wins Checkers At FireKeepers Casino 400

Penske Racing driver Joey Logano posted a victory in overtime at the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Monday. It was the pole sitter's second win of the season, and the 23rd of his career in a Cup car. The No. 22 Ford was out front for most of the race, leading 163 […]

Cardinals Place Adam Wainwright On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left hamstring strain that he suffered in his start on Sunday night. Rookie reliever Ryan Helsley was called up from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The 37-year-old Wainwright hurt himself running the bases in the […]

David Fletcher To Miss Third Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the lineup Monday for the third consecutive game with a shoulder injury. Thus far Fletcher is not expected to miss extended time or need a trip to the injured list. Fletcher has filled in admirably in a number of roles for the Angels this season, posting […]

Yankees Get Positive News On Domingo German

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) had an MRI on Monday that came back “pretty good” and will receive a cortisone shot Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. German was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left hip flexor strain. After starting the season 9-1 with a 2.60 ERA […]

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Kevin Durant Expected to Play in Game 5

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (calf) is expected to be able to suit up for Monday's Game 5 versus the Toronto Raptors. He was able to get through parts of shootaround, but left early to get treatment. Durant has been sidelined about a month after suffering a calf injury during the playoffs. Durant is […]

Aaron Judge Could Begin Rehab Work This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as early as this weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge continues to increase his workload and should be rejoining the Yankees roster soon. Fantasy owners just need to stay patient because Judge isn't far behind from getting back into uniform for the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Sits on Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Almora has seen quite a lot of rest lately with veteran Carlos Gonzalez getting more playing time. Gonzalez will bat fifth and play right field versus righty German Marquez on Monday. Gonzalez hit his first […]

Willson Contreras is Getting A Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs will give their young slugging catcher the day off, but he could be available off the bench. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth versus righty German Marquez. Caratini […]

Odrisamer Despaigne to Start on Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne will make the start versus the Washington Nationals on Monday. The veteran righty has poor numbers in the MLB, but has pitched well during his time in the minors. Despaigne has a 3.34 ERA through 11 starts in the minors this season. He's not a trustworthy fantasy option, […]

Willy Adames is Absent on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Adames has been average with the bat this season, but remains the everyday guy at shortstop. Daniel Robertson will slide over to shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Tanner Anderson. Robertson doesn't have much fantasy […]

Tanner Anderson to Debut on Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will make his MLB debut versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. It sounds like this will be a spot start for Anderson, so he won't likely be up for long. Anderson is carrying a 6.26 ERA at Triple-A this season, so DFS players and fantasy owners can go […]

Dexter Fowler is Getting Rest on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Fowler hasn't put together much success at the plate this season, so the Cardinals will go with another look. Jose Martinez will draw the start in right field and bat second versus righty Sandy Alcantara. […]

Giovanny Urshela is Out on Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. This appears to be a routine day off for Urshela, so he should be back in there soon. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and slide over to third base versus lefty Jason Vargas. […]

Masahiro Tanaka Activated on Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (personal) has been activated off the paternity leave list on Monday. Tanaka had a child over the weekend, but is back with the team and ready to make the start against the New York Mets on Monday. Fantasy owners can feel safe about plugging Tanaka back into their […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Resting on Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Choo has only two career hits off starter Chris Sale, so he'll take a seat in this one. Danny Santana will play left field and bat second against Sale. Santana has actually been reliable with […]

J.D. Martinez Returns on Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) returns to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Martinez missed four games due to back spasms, but appears fine to suit up for this one. He'll bat third and serve as the designated hitter against lefty Mike Minor. Fantasy owners can go ahead and […]

Adam Jones is Returning to the Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Jones was sidelined nearly a week due to a right hamstring issue. He'll play right field and bat cleanup versus righty Jerad Eickhoff. Jones could make for an interesting DFS option while batting in the cleanup […]

Nick Ahmed is Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ahmed left Sunday's game early due to left foot discomfort. Ketel Marte will draw the start at shortstop and bat second versus righty Jerad Eickhoff. Marte has been surprisingly hitting for power this season, and is […]

Yadier Molina Could Play This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) said there is a chance that he's able to play this weekend. Molina has been sidelined with a right thumb injury, but he reportedly isn't feeling pain anymore. It doesn't sound like the Cardinals plan to send Molina on a rehab assignment. Rest and patience is going to […]

Elieser Hernandez Named Tuesday's Starter

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez will make the start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Lefty Caleb Smith (hip) is sidelined, so Hernandez will make the fill-in start here. Hernandez posted a 1.12 ERA and 69/14 K/BB line in the minors this season. He could be a cheap DFS option for Tuesday, but […]

Giancarlo Stanton is Beginning Rehab Work on Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Tuesday. Stanton is scheduled to play on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. He'll likely move up to Triple-A on Friday and could be back in the Yankees lineup by the end of next week. Stanton continues to […]

Paul DeJong is Sitting on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (rest) is going to sit out of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. DeJong has struggled at the plate lately, so giving him a breather is not a bad idea. Yairo Munoz will play shortstop and bat sixth versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Munoz has been reliable off the bench, […]

Brian Goodwin Making Case To Stay In Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to contribute this season, hitting .292 over his last seven games heading into Monday's action. Goodwin's best contribution has been his .300 batting average with runners in scoring position and has earned a spot, at the very least, in the Angels outfield rotation moving forward. Goodwin should see […]

Justin Upton Drives In Two During Rehab Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 1-for-2 with a walk, two RBI and played the field for the first time this season on Saturday during a rehab assignment. Upton has not played since March 24 after running into a wall during a spring training game. He has been on the shelf ever since with […]