Christian Yelich Not In Lineup For Sunday's Contest

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's matchup with the Pirates. This appears to just be a day off for Yelich, who has appeared in 12 straight games for the Brewers. Since returning from the injured list, Yelich is slashing .194/.379/.403 with three homers, two steals, 13 RBI […]

Rob Refsnyder Returns To Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Refsnyder hasn't played since June 8 due to a hamstring injury, though he'll relieve Alex Kirilloff (ankle) in right field on Sunday and bat cleanup. The 30-year-old has been excellent for the Twins, though his potential playing […]

Josh Rojas Homers Twice On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Josh Rojas went 2-for-5 with two home runs, two RBI and two runs scored in an 8-7 loss to the Angels on Saturday. While Rojas has struggled at the plate somewhat over his past 15 games, he now has two multi-homer performances just in his last seven games and he is […]

Alex Kirilloff Sitting Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (ankle) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Kirilloff appeared in each of the last two games for the Twins since injuring his ankle, going 1-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout. The 23-year-old will cede the right-field duties to Rob Refsnyder.

Dansby Swanson Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. This is nothing more than a day off for Swanson, who has appeared in all 62 of the team's games this season. So far this season, Swanson is slashing .235/.287/.430 with 10 home runs, two steals, 27 RBI and 27 runs […]

Luis Arraez To Be Evaluated On Sunday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is inching closer to a return. The 24-year-old will be evaluated during his rehab game for Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, and if all goes well, he could be back in the big-league lineup during the team's upcoming two-city road tour against Seattle and Texas. Arraez has been out […]

Rafael Devers Out Of Lineup Against Toronto

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest with the Blue Jays. All signs point to this being simply a day off, as he has played in 35 straight games for Boston. Devers has been having a nice season at the plate so far, slashing .272/.337/.553 with […]

Ryan Weber Joins Red Sox Roster; Brandon Brennan DFA'd

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Weber was selected from Triple-A Worcester Sunday, and will be the long man out of the bullpen if needed against Toronto. Relief pitcher Brandon Brennan was designated for assignment to make room, after throwing three scoreless innings in Saturday's game. Weber does not figure to be a factor for […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns To Boston's Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a sore knee that he sustained attempting to corral a ground ball on Thursday. He's back in his customary cleanup spot. Fantasy managers will be relieved that his absence was brief, as Bogaerts has been a first-round […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns To Lineup For Sunday's Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is back in the starting lineup and batting fourth against the Blue Jays following a two-day absence. Bogaerts was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to knee soreness, and was then held out of Saturday's game while still dealing with the injury. Managers will be happy to […]

Rafael Devers Sitting Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It is just a routine day off, and Bobby Dalbec will slide over to third in Devers' absence. Fantasy managers should look for Devers to return to the lineup for Monday evening's contest.

Austin Meadows Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Orioles. It appears to just be a day off for Meadows, who has played in 18 straight games for Tampa Bay. He's been solid at the plate this year, slashing .233/.336/.498 with 14 homers, two steals, 48 RBI and […]

Max Kepler To Start Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) will start his rehab assignment on Sunday. The 28-year-old has been out since May 29 because of a strained left hamstring, so it appears as if he is inching closer to making it back to the big club. Kepler is batting .212, with 28 hits, 22 RBI, 20 runs, […]

Jorge Polanco Homers, Drives In Three Saturday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Houston Astros. Polanco hit a towering, 425-foot blast that left his bat at 105.6 MPH. He rounded out his day with a pair of singles, improving his June batting average to .341 along with four […]

Luke Voit To Begin Rehab Stint On Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday. According to skipper Aaron Boone, the slugger will be sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for "about a week" before he is scheduled to return to the big club. Voit has been out since the end of May because of a strained […]

Hunter Greene Promoted To Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds promoted right-handed pitching prospect Hunter Greene to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. Greene made seven starts in Double-A in 2021, posting a 5-0 record, 1.98 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts over 41 innings of work. The No. 2 prospect in the Cincinnati organization (No. 57 overall in MLB) is expected to take […]

Trent Grisham Sitting Out Sunday's Contest With Mets

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Grisham had just made his return from the injured list on Saturday, where he went 0-for-3, and it appears the Padres want to ease him back into action after a three week absence. With Grisham out, Jorge […]

Jonathan Villar Out Of Lineup On Sunday

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Padres. This appears to just be a day off for Villar, as the Mets will want to take things easy with him coming off a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for a couple games last week. Villar […]

Aaron Judge Not In The Lineup On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (back) isn't in the lineup on Sunday against Philly. The slugger has been dealing with spasms since Saturday night, although it's unknown if the ailment will require a trip to the 10-day injured list. More on his status moving forward should be revealed ahead of the Bomber's upcoming series […]

Tim Anderson Not In Lineup Sunday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. It appears to just be a day off for Anderson, who has played in 10 straight games and 13 of the team's last 14 games, and is slashing .299/.341/.431 on the year. With Anderson out, Danny Mendick will get the […]

Nick Senzel Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The 25-year-old had surgery on his left knee back in May to address inflammation and isn't expected to return until July anyway, so the move appears to be more of a formality. Senzel is batting .252, with 28 hits, 18 […]

Taylor Rogers Records Sixth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers notched his sixth save of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Houston Astros. Rogers needed just nine pitches to shut the door on the Astros, striking out a pair of batters in the process. He generated four whiffs, all on his slider, which has been his best […]

2021 All-Star Race: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

For the first time in the race's history, the annual NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race will take place deep in the heart of Texas at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday evening (June 13). And there are a lot of unknowns. It would take me a solid half hour to explain the rules of the race to […]

Jose Berrios Fans Eight In Seventh Victory

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios was solid over seven innings of two-run ball in Saturday's win over the Houston Astros, his seventh of the year. Berrios allowed five hits and a walk while striking out eight batters. The veteran righty only generated six whiffs but painted the zone for 24 called strikes, 11 of […]

Aristides Aquino Activated From 60-Day IL

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Aristides Aquino (hand) from the 60-day injured list ahead of their Sunday game against the Colorado Rockies. Aquino has appeared in just 10 games in 2021 before breaking the hamate bone in his hand and landing on the injured list. His role with the club is unclear but Aquino is […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers could consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]

Max Stassi (C, LAA) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: It took years of limited opportunity with mixed success for Max Stassi hanging around the majors, but full seasons for the Angels seem to be doing him wonders. Last season was his breakout campaign at the age of 29, hitting for seven […]

Jake Fraley (OF, SEA) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe it's the playing time or the Seattle youth movement, but Jake Fraley finally looks like a complete major league product in 2021. He had struggled mightily in his previous 66 AB in 2019 and 2020 for the M's, but in 40 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the June 13th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Orelvis Martinez Flexing Muscles At Low-A

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Orelvis Martinez went 3-for-5 with two doubles on Saturday. The 19-year-old infielder has seen 17 of his 37 hits go for extra bases during his first taste of full-season ball. Formerly a top international signee, Martinez has always flashed above-average power for his age and slugged seven home runs in […]