Cody Poteet Removed Due To Injury

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cody Poteet (undisclosed) was removed during the third inning of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He threw a couple warmup pitches, but was pulled out in the middle of the third inning. Poteet allowed four walks and three earned runs before exiting the game. The injury is uncertain at the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Has Night To Forget Versus Astros

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu had a night to forget against the Astros on Friday, allowing seven runs in a 13-1 loss. Six of his runs were earned on three walks and seven hits while striking out just one batter in what was undoubtedly his worst start of the season. Ryu fired three […]

Randal Grichuk Pops 12th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk slugged his 12th homer of the season during the team's 13-1 loss to the Astros on Friday. The 29-year-old broke the shutout in the bottom of the seventh by taking Zack Greinke deep for a mammoth 459-foot shot to center field, finishing the game going 1-for-3. Grichuk continues to […]

Tyler Chatwood’s Struggles Continue Friday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Tyler Chatwood had another woeful outing versus the Astros on Friday, allowing five runs without recording an out. The right-hander allowed six-straight hits in the eighth inning, including a three-run shot off the bat of Carlos Correa to blow the game open to 13-1. Chatwood began the year allowing just one […]

Max Muncy Leaves Due To Ankle Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (ankle) was unable to get through Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He suffered an ankle injury while attempting to beat out a ground ball in the fourth inning. The organization is likely going to have Muncy undergo further evaluation before announcing a timetable for his return. It wouldn't […]

Spencer Turnbull Exits Due To Injury

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (forearm) was forced to exit after four innings during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. It's a shame considering Turnbull is posting a 2.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 44/12 K/BB ratio across 50 innings this season. This sounds like the type of injury that will require a trip […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Forced To Exit Versus Reds

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) was unable to get through his full outing against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He threw one warmup pitch before exiting prior to the start of the fourth inning. Kim gave up three runs on two hits before being forced out due to back tightness. Luckily, […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - Rozenstruik vs. Sakai (UFC Vegas 28)

Didn't that feel like a longer-than-usual week? Hmm... Anyway, the UFC is back, and we're glad. After a two-week stoppage, the UFC Apex will host another Vegas Event, the 28th all-time this Saturday, and we'll get to watch high-power festivities highlighted by a train-wrecker in Jairzinho Rozenstruik facing the no-less-brutal Augusto Sakai. Not bad for […]

MMA DFS Value Picks - UFC Vegas 28: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai (Premium Content)

Didn't that feel like a longer-than-usual week? Hmm... Anyway, the UFC is back, and we're glad. After a two-week stoppage, the UFC Apex will host another Vegas Event, the 28th all-time this Saturday, and we'll get to watch high-power festivities highlighted by a train-wrecker in Jairzinho Rozenstruik facing the no-less-brutal Augusto Sakai. Not bad for […]

Jon Gray Exits Due To Injury Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (undisclosed) was pulled out of Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics with an apparent injury. The organization did not reveal the injury, but fantasy managers should expect more information after the game. Gray talked to the team trainer on the mound and then exited before getting through the third […]

Evan White, Dylan Moore Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) and Dylan Moore () were taking batting practice with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Friday, and could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto. White has been out since May 14 with a right hip flexor strain, while Moore has been out since […]

Jonathan Villar Not In Lineup, Available Off Bench Friday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday night but will be available off the bench, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Villar has been out for the past two games while dealing with hamstring tightness, but it appears that he will be able to avoid a stint […]

Jose Quintana Diagnosed With Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) has been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation after undergoing an MRI, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. He also adds that Quintana has already begun playing catch at 90 feet. Quintana was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but it appears that this stay on the […]

Pete Alonso Returns To Lineup Friday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is back in the starting lineup on Friday night, as he will bat fourth against Blake Snell and the Padres. Alonso was activated from the injured list on Monday after missing time with a sprained wrist, and was given the night off on Thursday. While it was expected […]

Corey Kluber Resumes Playing Catch

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) resumed playing catch on Friday. Kluber landed on the injured list nine days ago with a right shoulder strain, though manager Aaron Boone had spoken Thursday about optimism regarding his status. The fact that the veteran hurler was able to throw supports that positive outlook, though his […]

Ramon Laureano Will Be Out For Longer Than 10 Days

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) received a cortisone and PRP injection on Thursday and is expected to be out for longer than the 10-day minimum, according to Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News. Laureano was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained right hip, with the move retroactive to May […]

Luke Voit Takes Dry Swings Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) was able to take dry swings on Friday. Voit was placed on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, though he has built up his activity in recent days, as he was running on the field Thursday and then taking dry swings Friday. The slugging […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Bat During Start Friday Night

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will bat against the Mariners on Friday night and is hitting second against Seattle starter Robert Dugger. There had been some questions on Thursday as to whether or not the Angels would let Ohtani bat and pitch tonight, but that has now been settled. Managers should make […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (arm, groin) is set to throw a bullpen session before Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Maeda was initially placed on the injured list with a groin strain, though the Twins announced that he would be out for longer than expected due to arm soreness that popped up. […]

Manuel Margot Not In Lineup Friday Night

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is not in the starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Rangers. It looks to just be a night off for Margot, who is slashing .240/.275/.372 with four home runs, six steals, 31 RBI and 18 runs scored over 51 games. With Margot out, Brett Phillips will get […]

Ryan Jeffers Takes Seat Friday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will get a breather on Friday and is not in the lineup for the game against the Kansas City Royals. Jeffers has appeared in each of the first two games since being called up, going 4-for-8 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. Benjamin Rortvedt will be […]

AJ Pollock Back In Lineup For First Time Since May 16

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup after being activated from the injured list on Thursday, as he will get the start in left and bat eighth against the Braves. Pollock last played on May 16, and had been out since then with a hamstring strain. He's slashing .277/.333/.457 […]

Ryan McMahon Gets Night Off On Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon is out of the lineup for Friday night's matchup with the Athletics. It looks to be a day off for McMahon, who is slashing .259/.313/.507 with 13 home runs, three steals, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored over 56 games. With McMahon out, Garrett Hampson will get the start at […]

Andrelton Simmons To Miss Third Straight Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is absent from Friday's lineup for the contest against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons has missed two games with a sore ankle and will miss his third, though the Twins haven't indicated when he'll be able to return to the lineup. Jorge Polanco will make another start at short […]

Kike Hernandez Not In Starting Lineup Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Yankees. Hernandez has struggled at the plate recently, as he is 3-for-29 with six strikeouts over his last eight games, and has not had an extra-base hit since May 19. He's slashing .228/.284/.383 over 43 games this season, […]

Nelson Cruz Not In Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is sitting out Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Cruz appears to be getting a routine day off in the midst of a home run drought, though he does have a hit in each of his last three games. Josh Donaldson will get a break from the field […]

Tommy Pham Returns To The Padres Lineup On Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (face) is in the starting lineup for the Padres game against the New York Mets on Friday batting leadoff and playing left field. Pham sat out Thursday's game after he collided with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim while attempting to track a flyball during the Padres game on Wednesday. Pham received […]

Hunter Harvey Activated From 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (oblique) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Harvey indicated that he is ready to pitch without any restrictions. It is expected that Harvey will be used in high leverage situations immediately making him a candidate for those in leagues that reward holds. Though Cesar Valdez lost the […]

Keston Hiura Sitting Again On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura (rest) is out of the starting lineup for a second straight night when the Brewers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Since being recalled from Triple-A, Hiura has just one hit in 28 plate appearances and has posted an absolutely horrific 46.4% strikeout rate. Sadly, Hiura now finds himself […]

JT Brubaker Reinstated From COVID-Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker was reinstated from the COVID-injured list on Friday according to the team. In a corresponding move, infielder Will Craig was designated for assignment. After a hot start to the 2021 season in April, Brubaker struggled in May posting a 4.82 ERA, and a 1.36 WHIP over 28 innings pitched […]