Wilmer Flores Starting In Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday morning and was immediately inserted into the lineup, playing first base and batting sixth. He has a favorable matchup against lefty Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs. Flores has slugged 17 homers this year in 349 at-bats and figures to see […]

Brandon Belt Takes A Seat Sunday Despite Hot Streak

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will get the day off Sunday against the Chicago Cubs despite a hot streak that has seen him slash .266/.365/.642 with 12 homers, 22 runs, and 20 RBI over 109 at-bats in his last 30 games. Wilmer Flores, fresh off activation from the injured list, will sub in […]

Brandon Crawford To Get Sunday Off

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (wrist) experienced some wrist soreness during Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs, and he is sitting for the series finale on Sunday. Crawford is available off the bench, but he is not expected to be used. Thairo Estrada will likely step in. Crawford, along with basically the entire Giants […]

Jamaal Williams Will Start In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams is expected to start in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Williams will get early down work, with D'Andre Swift working on third downs. Swift had a groin injury last week, but had practiced in full this week, so this […]

Joshua Kelley Inactive For Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley is a healthy scratch in Week 1 against the Washington Football Team. With running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) a full go for this game, Justin Jackson will serve as the primary backup and Larry Rountree III is the third back. If you drafted Kelley in a deep league […]

Clarke Schmidt Recalled To Start Against Mets

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been recalled and will take the mound against the New York Mets Sunday night. Infielder Andrew Velasquez was optioned to make room on the active roster. Schmidt has appeared in three games this season, including one start, and the top prospect has allowed five earned runs on […]

Jermar Jefferson Won't Play In Season Opener

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The seventh-round selection will start the season behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike in the running back rotation. The fact that Jefferson doesn't contribute on special teams could make […]

Jo Adell Won't Start Against Astros Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has finally been delivering on his promise at the plate lately, slashing .291/.339/.509 over his last 15 games. He has a nine-game hitting streak going, but he'll take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Houston Astros as the Angels run Juan Lagares out to right field in […]

C.J. Cron Gets The Day Off Sunday Against Phillies

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron has been the hottest hitter in the Rockies lineup, but they'll have to make do without him Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Colton Welker will step into the lineup at first base as Cron gets a routine day off. Cron has been outstanding over the past 30 days with […]

Alex Collins A Healthy Inactive To Begin The Year

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins will be a healthy inactive for the Week 1 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Seahawks will roll with Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer. Collins had 29 touches for 131 scrimmage yards and one touchdown in the preseason, but he's the odd man out […]

Patrick Wisdom Sitting Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom will take a seat on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Matt Duffy will place in the lineup against the tough righty starter Logan Webb. It's a routine off day for Wisdom, who has broken out with 25 homers in 295 at-bats this season. He's […]

Emmanuel Sanders Active For Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (foot) is active for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Steelers. This meeting with Pittsburgh should be a good one for the Bills passing game, with Sanders likely serving as the third receiver over Gabriel Davis. Stefon Diggs will command a lot of attention on the outside, which […]

Kellen Mond, Anthony Barr Out Against Bengals

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond and linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) have been ruled out for the Week 1 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) has also been ruled out. With Mond being a healthy inactive, it means that Sean Mannion will serve as Kirk Cousins' backup to kick […]

Max Kepler Out Of Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler will not start in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals, instead taking a seat on the bench against left-handed starter Kris Bubic. Kepler has added 17 homers and 10 steals this year, but he's slashed just .167/.310/.333 over his last seven games. He's had just two extra-base hits in […]

Josh Reynolds Inactive For Week 1

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds (foot) won't play against the Cardinals in Week 1. Expected to be the team's No. 3 receiver, Reynolds' Titans debut will have to wait at least another week. With him out, expect to see more of tight end Anthony Firkser in the short passing game, with the potential for […]

Anthony Miller, Deshaun Watson Inactive

Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller is inactive for the team's Week 1 meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A shoulder injury kept him out for much of training camp, but Miller seemed to be healthy, making this a slight surprise. It's likely that he just hasn't gotten up to speed yet and will be featured […]

Eno Benjamin Inactive In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Benjamin is listed as the No. 4 running back on the team's depth chart behind Chase Edmonds, James Conner and Jonathan Ward, so this shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Benjamin didn't see a single snap in the […]

Michael Brantley Out Of Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will get a scheduled day off against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday. Yordan Alvarez will shift from designated hitter to left field, and Aledmys Diaz will step in as the DH. Brantley's bat has not been as potent of late, as he's slashed .265/.320/.310 with just one home run over […]

Keelan Cole Inactive For Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's meeting with the Carolina Panthers. With Jamison Crowder out too, quarterback Zach Wilson is already down two of his best weapons as he makes his NFL debut. Corey Davis should see plenty of targets and should be in a lot of fantasy […]

Trey Sermon Won't Play In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon will be a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener against the Detroit Lions. This comes as a pretty big surprise heading into Week 1 matchups, as the first-year back wasn't on the injury report this week and is listed as the primary backup to Raheem […]

Jaguars Make Jacob Hollister Inactive For Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Jacob Hollister is the team's only inactive skill position player ahead of Sunday's Week 1 meeting with the Houston Texans. Not a lot of surprises here, as Hollister was expected to be the No. 3 tight end on the team. This seems to imply that rookie tight end Luke Farrell is […]

Quenton Nelson Officially Active For Week 1

Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (foot, back) is officially active for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. One of the NFL's best offensive linemen, having Nelson in the lineup will help keep quarterback Carson Wentz upright and can open some huge holes for running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor was already an RB1 play […]

Zack Moss A Healthy Week 1 Inactive

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss is not active for the team's Week 1 contest against the Steelers, but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that Moss isn't injured. Maybe there's something going on behind the scenes, but Moss being inactive comes as a huge surprise as he was expected to be a huge […]

George Springer Gets A Breather Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will get a breather on Sunday, one day after playing both games of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays will deploy an outfield of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk, and Teoscar Hernandez. Springer has played in 10 games since returning from the injured list, collecting nine […]

Corbin Burnes Dominates Over Eight Innings For Another Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes pitched eight no-hit innings and struck out 14 while walking just one to earn the win Saturday versus Cleveland. This marked the third time in 25 starts Burnes has gone at least eight innings while piling up double-digit strikeouts. His only mistake Saturday was a walk to Myles Straw. […]

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LaMonte Wade Jr. (1B/OF, SFG) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Giants schedule sets up perfectly for Wade Jr., who bats left-handed. San Francisco not only plays seven games but they'll face six right-handed starters and just one lefty. Wade Jr. and Darin Ruf, who's having an incredible season, have been platooning […]

Carter Kieboom Gets The Day Off Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. Adrian Sanchez will get the start in his place, batting eighth. Kieboom has shown some signs this season, with six homers, 21 runs, and 20 RBI across 158 at-bats, but he's scuffled to a .172/.226/.172 slash line over his […]

Alcides Escobar (2B/SS, WSN) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Escobar has actually been a solid contributor for the Nationals this season after not playing in the MLB in 2019 and 2020. He signed a minor-league contract with Kansas City in May but didn't record an at-bat with the club before […]

David Montgomery Has Tough Week 1 Matchup

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery had a 71 percent snap share last year and should once again be a strong fantasy play because of his projected role in head coach Matt Nagy's offense. But Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season might be tough on Montgomery, as he faces a Rams defense that allowed […]