Jose Abreu To Return Saturday Or Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (face) is campaigning to play in Saturday's game against the Royals, per manager Tony La Russa. Abreu won't be allowed to suit up without a final medical evaluation, which would then give La Russa the green light to pencil him in. The veteran first baseman was involved in […]

Anthony Davis Leads Lakers With 28 Points

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis produced a team-high 28 points in Saturday's win over Indiana, adding 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals with one turnover. He finished with 9-for-18 shooting from the field and went 9-for-10 at the foul line with a 1-for-4 record from deep. AD was questionable for the game with […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting Against Southpaw

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. Benintendi is taking a seat on the bench with left-hander Carlos Rodon on the mound for Chicago. After a subpar month of April, the 26-year-old has made May his best month so far, as he's posted a […]

LeBron James Returns With 24 Points In 28 Minutes

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James played only 28 minutes in his comeback game against Indiana on Saturday, but he took a whopping 22 shots in a 122-115 win, hitting 11 of them en route to 24 points. He also had eight assists with seven rebounds and four turnovers. The Lakers also got Dennis Schroder […]

Jose Urquidy To Miss Next Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) is not expected to pitch in the upcoming series against the Athletics, per manager Dusty Baker. Urquidy was forced to leave his most recent start early with a shoulder injury, though the MRI revealed no significant damage. Still, it's something that is bothering the 25-year-old enough that he […]

Patrick Williams Scores Season-High 24 Points

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams led all scorers with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting in Saturday's loss to Brooklyn. The 19-year-old rookie posted his third career game with 20-plus points. He was 3-for-4 from downtown while notching six rebounds and two steals with one assist. Chicago had a rough offensive outing with only 91 points, […]

Mitch Moreland Not In Saturday's Lineup Due To Side Tightness

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland (side) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins due to side tightness. Moreland was forced to leave Friday's game due to the issue, with manager Bob Melvin noting that it's "still a little bit sore." The veteran first baseman is getting treatment today, though he […]

Yordan Alvarez To Get Day Off Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is in the lineup for Saturday's game but is expected to get the day off on Sunday. The slugger was initially slated to start in left on Sunday, though he's been experiencing soreness in his legs and will get the day off, per manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez has been […]

Bruce Brown Grabs Third Consecutive Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Bruce Brown put in a great shift in Saturday's win over Chicago, grabbing a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds while recording three assists, two steals and one block. He shot 8-for-13 from the field in 29 minutes of action. Brown now boasts three consecutive double-doubles ahead of the team's final […]

Michael Brantley Getting A Breather Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is not in Saturday's lineup for the game against the Rangers. Brantley has appeared in each of the last six games for Houston, going 6-for-21 with four RBI. He owns a strong .299 average and .818 OPS this season. Aledmys Diaz is starting in left and batting second Saturday. Brantley […]

Kyrie Irving Returns To Action With 22 Points

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving returned to the lineup in Saturday's 105-91 win over Chicago, leading the team with 22 points on 9-for-18 shooting. He was 3-for-7 from deep and picked up two rebounds with one steal and one block. Brooklyn's Big Three got back together here, with Kevin Durant notching 12 points and […]

Joey Gallo Back In The Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Astros. Gallo missed a game due to minor soreness in his hamstring, though it was never believed to be a serious issue, as evidenced by his quick return. The slugger will bat cleanup against Astros' right-hander Luis Garcia. After […]

Sean Murphy Sitting Saturday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy will get the day off on Saturday. Murphy is 3-for-10 in his last three contests with two extra-base hits, including a home run. He should be back out there for Sunday's contest. Aramis Garcia will be behind the plate Saturday and bat ninth.

Mike Moustakas Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. Moustakas has been banged up lately, as he was forced to leave each of his last two contests due to shoulder and heel issues, though he is expected to be fine moving forward. He'll rest on Saturday and […]

Nick Senzel Remains Out Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (heel) is out of the lineup once again on Saturday. Senzel had to leave Thursday's game early after colliding with the outfield wall- he was later deemed day-to-day by the team. Tyler Naquin will start in center field and bat third. Fantasy managers should expect Senzel to return in the […]

Zack Britton Throws Simulated Game

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) threw a simulated game to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRider hitters on Saturday afternoon. It's the first time that Britton, who had bone chips in his pitching elbow, faced live hitters since his surgery in March. The veteran southpaw threw 26 pitches, striking out two batters and walking a pair, […]

Luis Arraez Gets A Day Off Saturday

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez is not in the lineup for the contest against the Athletics as he gets the day off Saturday. Arraez has appeared in all four games since returning from a concussion, going 4-for-17 with three RBI. The newly-called up Rob Refsnyder will start in left field and bat sixth against Athletics' […]

Andrew Young Goes 2-for-4 In Loss Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Andrew Young went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI in a 17-2 loss to the Nationals on Friday. Young has had a bizarre season so far, as he's slashing .353/.522/1.118 in 15 games, thanks largely to three pinch-hit home runs. Friday marked just his third start of the year, as well […]

Mike Zunino Slugs Eighth Homer Of Year

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Friday. It was Zunino's third home run of the month and eighth of the season, but he has still continued to struggle with getting hits that stay in the park as he […]

Adam Frazier Leads Pirates In Win Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier carried the team to victory on Friday night, finishing 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, one RBI and two runs scored against the Giants. Frazier's triple in the bottom of the 11th drove in the game-tying run, and he would then score the winning run on a walk off […]

Miguel Yajure Throws Five Scoreless Innings Against Giants

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Miguel Yajure tossed five scoreless innings against the Giants on Friday, but did not factor into the decision in a 3-2 victory. Yajure allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out four in his second start of the season for Pittsburgh. Acquired in the trade that sent Jameson Taillon […]

Jake Cave Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave (back) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Saturday. Cave was unavailable for Friday's game and will now be forced to miss much more time than that with a fracture in his back. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the 28-year-old had been playing through back soreness and that it […]

J.D. Davis Will Need Rehab Assignment

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, will need a rehab assignment before his activation according to manager Luis Rojas. It was initially anticipated that Davis would be activated either Saturday or Sunday. As a result, Davis' return will likely be pushed back to later in the week […]

Willson Contreras Gets A Rare Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a rare day off on Saturday versus the Detroit Tigers. Contreras has been on a tear this week and has seven hits over his last 13 at-bats with a home run. He remains one of the best options behind the dish and is hitting .246 with seven home […]

Jeff McNeil Sitting On Saturday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. McNeil started at designated hitter for the Mets on Friday, though he was out of the lineup on Wednesday due to a cramp in his leg which also forced him from Tuesday's game against […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a large 10-game slate to work with on FanDuel tonight and there are a number of different ways we can build lineups. There are a few appealing pitchers on the high end in Bauer and Nola, but getting to one of the value pitchers allows you to jam in more expensive and higher-ceiling […]

Josh Naylor Homers Friday

Cleveland Indians first baseman and outfielder Josh Naylor went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a two-run home run in Friday night's 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Naylor is now hitting .311 with three home runs and eight RBI in the month of May. Fantasy players would be wise to scoop him off waivers […]

Ian Happ Activated From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have activated outfielder Ian Happ (ribs) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Happ has been sidelined with bruised ribs since colliding with teammate Nico Hoerner on May 4. The outfielder has been off to a slow start, but should be back in the lineup with an everyday role. The return of […]

Aaron Civale Struggles Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale allowed seven hits and five earned runs while walking one and striking out six in 6 2/3 innings in Friday night's 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Civale had been giving up hits all night and struggled a bit with leaving pitches in the zone and the Mariners took […]

Charlie Blackmon Dealing With Mild Groin Strain

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is dealing with a mild groin strain, according to manager Bud Black. Blackmon was 3-for-3 with three singles in Friday's game vs. the Reds before he was removed in the bottom of the fourth inning. It's unclear when he sustained the injury but it's nice to hear it's of the […]