Chas McCormick Activated From IL

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (hand) was activated from the 10-day-injured list and on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reported. The 26-year-old rookie has been sidelined since August 21 with left hand soreness and was placed on IL on August 24. McCormick is having a solid freshman campaign in Houston, hitting .260/.319/.466 with 11 […]

A.J. Pollock On The Bench On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock isn't starting on Friday for a matchup with the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani. Pollock is hitting .296 with a .352 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and nine stolen bases in 383 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers are starting Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger, and Mookie Betts […]

Avisail Garcia Isn't In The Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia isn't in the team's lineup on Friday for a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Adam Wainwright. The veteran is in the midst of a quality season at the plate, batting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and seven stolen bases in 462 plate […]

Didi Gregorius Activated From Restricted List

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius was activated from the restricted list Friday and is batting seventh against the Miami Marlins. Gregorius was on paternity leave and placed on the restricted list while he was in Curacao for the birth of his child. The veteran shortstop is having a down season overall but started to heat […]

Evan Longoria Reinstated From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants reinstated third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Fellow infielder Mauricio Dubon was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the active roster. Longoria has been productive at the plate so far for both the Giants and fantasy managers this season, hitting .289 with a .382 […]

Eric Haase Not Starting On Friday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez. Haase is batting .235 with a .285 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 298 plate appearances this season. However, he'll head to the bench for […]

Jesse Winker Could Start Rehab Stint Next Weekend

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) could potentially start a rehab stint next weekend, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported on Friday. Winker has been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain but has recently resumed some baseball activities and could return by mid-September. This is good news for fantasy managers as the […]

Tour Championship - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

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Wander Franco Not In Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (head) is not in the lineup Friday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. The 20-year-old rookie exited Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox due to a headache. Franco is only expected to miss a game or two, though, which is good news for fantasy managers. Fellow rookie Taylor […]

Ozzie Albies Returns To Lineup On Friday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (knee) returns to the lineup and is batting leadoff on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old missed two games this week after he foul-tipped a ball off of his knee against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Albies' return is great news for fantasy managers, as the switch-hitter is slashing […]

Kyle Tucker Looking To Start New Hitting Streak

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will try and start a new hitting streak when the team takes on the Padres in San Diego Friday night. Tucker's six-game hitting streak was snapped on Thursday and is 10-for-28 (.357) over his last seven games. Tucker is coming off an injury-plagued but very impressive month of August, slashing […]

Yuli Gurriel Hitting .312 Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will take on the Padres in San Diego this weekend. Gurriel has been a consistent force all season for a potent Astros lineup and is slashing .312/.392/.456 since the All-Star Break. To follow with the consistent theme, Gurriel slashed .313/.377/.472 during the first half of the season. The 37-year-old […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .339 Last 15 Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into Friday night's action as one of the hottest hitters currently in the Astros lineup. Correa is slugging .500 over his last seven games and is slashing an impressive .339/.439/.536 over his last 15 games. It has been an impressive stretch for the impending free agent and has […]

Alex Bregman Continues Strong Return

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will try and stay hot at the plate heading into Friday night's action against the Padres. Since returning to lineup on August 25, the 27-year-old is 8-for-21 (.380) and at least one hit in every start except one. Bregman has picked up only one extra-base hit since his return […]

Michael Brantley Heating Up Again

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is trending in the right direction offensively heading into the team's weekend series against the Padres in San Diego. Over his last five games, the veteran is 8-for-22 (.363) with three runs batted in. Brantley dealt with injuries during the month of August and hit only .263 during that span. […]

Yordan Alvarez Slugging .530 On The Road

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will have a strong matchup Friday night against the Padres projected starter Jake Arrieta in San Diego. Alvarez is coming off a very strong month of August where he slugged .637 during that span with eight doubles and nine home runs. Alvarez will now face a struggling starter and […]

Brian Anderson Back To The Injured List

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) is on his way back to the injured list, and may not play again this season. Anderson previously spent time on the injured list with a left shoulder subluxation, and that's what this new injury is being described as also. If Anderson's season is indeed over, he'll finish […]

Jose Altuve's Slump Continues

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is happy to put the month of August behind him heading into the team's matchup Friday night against the Padres. It has been a tough stretch for the Astros leadoff hitter, posting only a .621 OPS in August and currently is stuck in a 4-for-28 (.143) rut over his […]

Jose Urquidy Returns Friday

Houston Astros starter Jose Urquidy will take the mound Friday night against the Padres. Urquidy (shoulder) was activated to make his first start since June 29 after reporting discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Before being put on the shelf, Urquidy was having a very solid season. Through 14 starts this year, the right-handed starter is […]

Noah Fant Misses Practice, Will Return Next Week

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) did not practice on Thursday but is expected to return next week. He's been sidelined for over a week with a lower left leg injury. The 23-year-old is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the New York Giants. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Fant's […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Opts To Become Free Agent

Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is returning to the open market after not agreeing to join the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. Clinton-Dix has served primarily as a starter throughout his six-year NFL career, most of which has come as a member of the Packers. The move to become a free agent seems shrewd, as he […]

Jurrell Casey Announces Retirement From NFL

Longtime Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. Casey officially retired as a Titan, even if he did not get a chance to make it back onto the field for the organization. Most recently, Casey was recently by Denver in February after an injury plagued 2020 season in […]

Gleyber Torres Activated Off Injured List

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) has been activated off the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Orioles. Torres missed about a month of action with a sprained thumb but is expected to slot back in as the team's starting shortstop. He was hit by a pitch during Thursday's rehab game but […]

Qadree Ollison Released By The Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Qadree Ollison on Thursday. He was waived by the Falcons on Thursday and replaced by Wayne Gallman. The 24-year-old emerged during camp as the favorite for the backup role behind Mike Davis but was ultimately cut. Ollison will look to latch onto another team in search of running back […]

KhaDarel Hodge Joins Lions

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge has found a new home with the Detroit Lions just nine days before their 2021 season opener. Hodge was released by Cleveland -- who boasts a crowded top-end receiving corps -- earlier in the week, but he should have a plethora of additional opportunities with a largely unproven cast in Detroit. […]

Tyree Jackson Makes The Initial Roster

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Tyree Jackson (back) officially made it to the Eagles 53-man roster. He fractured a bone in his back during a preseason game about two weeks ago, so he'll almost certainly end up on IR before the Eagles play their first game, but the fact that he was officially on the roster […]

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Jalen Richard Placed On The Injured Reserve

Las Vegas running back Jalen Richard (leg) was placed on the injured reserve Thursday. It's been a rough start to the preseason for Richard. He began training camp on the reserve/COVID-19 list and is now out until Week 4 of the regular season with a leg injury. The 27-year-old rushed for 123 yards on 22 […]

Dak Prescott Will Be A "Full Go" For Thursday's Game

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle, shoulder) will be a "full go" for Thursday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Prescott missed most of last season due to a severe ankle injury and then had some trouble throwing this summer due to shoulder issues. Rest and rehab seem to have him, "back where the […]

La'el Collins Has Status For Opener In Question

Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was held out of practice Friday due to neck stingers, throwing his availability for Thursday's season opener against the Buccaneers into doubt. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the team was in "a holding pattern" as it pertained to the offensive lineman, who missed all of last year […]