Christian Vazquez Takes A Seat Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. Vazquez, who has just one hit in his last 13 at-bats, is receiving a routine day off and will be replaced in the lineup by backup catcher Kevin Plawecki. Fantasy managers can expect Vazquez […]

Max Kepler Exits With Hamstring Injury On Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He was removed from the game and replaced by Miguel Sano. Kepler suffered the injury after a groundout in the second inning. It was his second at-bat of the game and he wrapped up his day going […]

Giancarlo Stanton Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Spencer Turnbull and the Detroit Tigers. Aaron Judge is filling in as designated hitter for the game. Stanton was activated from the injured list on Friday after missing the minimum 10 days with a quad strain. He went […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Will Start Wednesday For Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez will remain in the team's starting rotation for the time being. The Reds announced on Saturday that Gutierrez will start for them against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The rookie hurler took a spot in the starting rotation after right-hander Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) landed on the injured list with a […]

Dodgers Activate Zach McKinstry From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry (oblique) from the injured list on Saturday. McKinstry had been sidelined since April 22 due to a right oblique strain. He was on an impressive run before the injury, slashing .296/.328/.556 with three home runs, five doubles and 14 RBI over 17 games. He should see […]

Kyle Busch Rounds Out Top 20 At Charlotte, Should Finish Higher

Kyle Busch ended up 20th in qualifying on Saturday for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The younger Busch has won six times on intermediate tracks since 2018 including Kansas this year where he led 20 laps. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has led a series-high 32.27% of laps at Charlotte over the past […]

Cody Bellinger Officially Activated From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) from the injured list prior to Saturday's game against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. Bellinger suffered a stress fracture in his fibula during the fourth game of the year and has been sidelined ever since. His return is welcome news for the Dodgers […]

Christopher Bell Has Less Upside At Charlotte

Christopher Bell just is not that driver one thinks he would be on shorter and intermediate tracks. The 1.5-mile speedway should tailor to Bell's advantages rather well. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has finished 14th or worse in five straight races. This might be six as Bell has just shown some awful form. The best […]

J.T. Realmuto Reinstated From Injured List On Saturday

The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) from the 10-day injured list. He is behind the plate and batting cleanup in Saturday's game against Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays. Realmuto missed the minimum 10 days due to a hand contusion. Andrew Knapp, who filled in as the team's primary catcher while […]

Joey Logano Could Enjoy Place Differential Rise At Charlotte

Most thought that Joey Logano would be around 8th-10th. So many times on this track, the Team Penske driver finishes right around the top ten (between 8th and 12th). Logano is 6th at Charlotte in points the past three years and fourth on this type of track overall. The No. 22 Ford will be more […]

Trevor Story Lands On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Colorado Rockies have placed star shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Story suffered the injury during Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He was forced to leave the game early, then sat out on Friday. His move to the injured list is retroactive to Friday. The Rockies […]

Tyler Reddick Slides Into Top-15 In Qualifying, Could Move Up At Charlotte

Tyler Reddick looked a little better in practice on Saturday but managed to qualify in 15th for Sunday's race at Charlotte. The Richard Childress Racing driver expects to have the speed to inch up the field. One of the main questions will be can Reddick stay close to the front as the laps accumulate? That […]

Brad Keselowski A Wildcard At Charlotte This Sunday

Brad Keselowski has recently won at Charlotte and has five wins on intermediate tracks over the last three seasons. The Team Penske driver has 11 to 1 odds to win on Sunday at Charlotte. However, he has endured quite the up and down season. Despite this, Keselowski does have the sixth most points among all […]

Ka'ai Tom Reinstated From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated outfielder Ka'ai Tom (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He isn't in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, but we'll likely see him either in a pinch-hitting role or as a Game 2 starter on Saturday. Tom landed on […]

Anthony DeSclafani Takes No-Decision In Short Start Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani took a no-decision in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. DeSclafani pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with three strikeouts. It was a decent start given the tough matchup, but fantasy managers have come to […]

Kurt Busch Rises Up But Can He Stay Near Top Ten At Charlotte?

Kurt Busch is one of the better drivers on low-wear intermediate tracks but even he seemed mildly surprised that he was 12th. While the Chip Ganassi Racing driver did not lead a ton of laps -- he led 3.82% of them at Charlotte in the past four appearances. Busch has three top-tens in that span. […]

Jose Urena Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Jose Urena (forearm) on the 10-day injured list due to a right forearm strain on Saturday. Urena was forced to leave his last start on Wednesday early due to the injury. It was sounding as if he was likely to miss his next start, so it's no surprise to […]

Denny Hamlin Expects To Rise In Field At Charlotte

Denny Hamlin probably thought he might be closer to the top five on Sunday but it was not meant to be. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver qualified 14th and many believe he will easily move into contention. Hamlin has the ninth-best average finish at Charlotte and seventh overall on intermediate tracks since 2018. The No. […]

Jarlin Garcia Earns First Save Of Season Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. Garcia entered the game in the 10 inning up by three with Albert Pujols starting on second base. He got the first two outs, then balked Pujols to third, but got Mookie […]

Yordan Alvarez To Miss His Third Straight Game

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (wrist) will miss his third straight game on Saturday due to right wrist soreness. Aledmys Diaz is filling in as designated hitter for the second time in a row and batting seventh in the game. The injury first popped up for Alvarez on Wednesday. He was scratched from Wednesday's […]

Ryan Blaney Should Have Some DFS Upside At Charlotte On Sunday

Ryan Blaney is among a group that could have some decent DFS upside on Sunday at Charlotte. Some expected him to qualify closer to the top five. However, he wound up just 11th. The Team Penske driver has three top tens and two top-fives in his career at Charlotte. While Blaney has zero wins at […]

Tyler Rogers Blows Save, Earns Win Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers had an interesting night in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. Rogers came on to pitch the ninth inning up three. He got the first out, allowed back-to-back singles, got the second out, then allowed a pinch-hit home run to Austin Barnes to tie the game. He […]

Ross Chastain Rounds Out Top Ten In Qualifying, May Factor At Charlotte

Ross Chastain qualified tenth on Saturday from the Chip Ganassi Racing Team. Chastain is enjoying one of his best seasons as a pro with a top-five and two top-ten finishes. He has not fared well at Charlotte but this year just feels a little different. Can Chastain find a way to avoid trouble? He tends […]

Daniel Suarez Surprises On Saturday, Could He Again On Sunday?

Daniel Suarez created a little bit of buzz when he nabbed the ninth position in qualifying on Saturday from Charlotte. The Trackhouse Racing Team driver looked quite good in practice as well. The only question is can his Chevy have the endurance to thrive on the expected long runs. Charlotte can be one unforgiving 1.5-mile […]

Martin Truex Jr. Could Be Very Strong Again At Charlotte

If one driver can break up the Hendrick Motorsports Racing brigade, it may just be Martin Truex Jr. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver wound up qualifying in eighth place on Saturday but is nestled in a good position to inch up the field. The No. 19 has great results at Charlotte and has 11-2 odds […]

Alex Bowman Could Linger Around Top Ten At Charlotte

The last of the four Hendrick Motorsports Racing drivers, Alex Bowman, qualified seventh on Saturday. He finished ahead of Martin Truex Jr. which was a mild surprise. The No. 48 Chevy had a little trouble on turns 3 and 4 but not enough to knock him out of the top ten. How will Bowman adapt […]

Kevin Harvick Sneaks In With Fast Lap At Charlotte, Could Contend

Kevin Harvick turned a few heads with a sub-30 second lap in qualifying on Saturday. That gives him a fifth-place start for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver may have some issues staying in the top five. However, expect the driver to be able to adapt as the runs get longer on Sunday night. […]

William Byron Should Battle Up Front All Evening At Charlotte

William Byron finished third among the Hendrick Motorsports Racing drivers and fourth overall in Saturday qualifying. He finished just 0.001 seconds behind Chase Elliott. There was one tiny bobble in turn four that probably kept Byron from snaring the pole. He was one of five drivers that turned in a lap of under 30 seconds. […]

Chase Elliott Goes For Back To Back Wins At Charlotte

After winning the rain-shortened road race in Texas, Elliott qualifies in third for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver looked to have that confidence back after it had been gone for so long. The No. 9 Chevy inched out fellow teammate William Byron and was just behind Ricky Stenhouse […]

Kyle Larson Takes Pole, Favorite To Win At Charlotte

Kyle Larson looked great in practice and then put his stamp on qualifying as he took the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 Sunday. Larson has three top-four finishes on 1.5-mile tracks this season and metrics-wise has ranked among the highest since 2018. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver is a slight favorite at 5 to 1 […]