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  • Brendan Donovan leads Cardinals to win over Giants
    Brendan Donovan went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBI on Thursday, powering the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Giants at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

    Advice: Donovan served as the Cardinals’ primary offensive catalyst in this one as the Alabama native took Giants starter Keaton Winn deep in the opening frame for his seventh big fly of the season. He also plated a key insurance run with a fifth-inning RBI single against Giants lefty reliever Taylor Rogers. The three-hit effort raises his batting average to a solid .258 mark to go along with 33 runs scored, seven homers, 36 RBI and one steal over 69 games. Rotoworld Today, 8:08 pm
    Brendan DonovanSTL - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    W, 6-5 vs SF
    New Player Note
     
  • Henderson has three-hit game Thursday
    Gunnar Henderson went 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, three runs scored, and an RBI against the Yankees on Thursday.

    Advice: Henderson has a hit in 13 consecutive games. He’s 19-for-56 (.339) with 15 runs scored and eight RBI in that time. On the season, Henderson is up to .279 with a .965 OPS, 22 home runs and 50 RBI. Rotoworld Today, 4:45 pm
     
  • Exits as precaution
    Torres (groin) did not suffer a serious injury Thursday against the Orioles, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Torres was removed in the sixth inning, though manager Aaron Boone noted that he was taking a cautious approach and that the issue isn't expected to be serious. Nevertheless, it will be worth confirming that Torres will be available Friday as the Yankees start a series against Atlanta. Rotowire.com Today, 4:27 pm
    Gleyber TorresNYY - 2B
    L, 5-17 vs BAL
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Tyler Black at first base on Thursday vs. Padres
    Tyler Black is at first base and batting seventh on Thursday against the Giants.

    Advice: Black is making his first appearance back in the majors since early May when he batted .227 (5-for-22) with zero homers and two steals in a brief seven-game cameo. The 23-year-old possesses exemplary plate skills and ultra-rare stolen base prowess for a first base-eligible fantasy option. The 23-year-old top prospect is going to make a significant impact for fantasy managers, if he can carve out an everyday role for Milwaukee. Rotoworld Today, 4:03 pm
    Tyler BlackMIL - 2B,3B
    L, 6-7 @SD
    New Player Note
     
  • Witt Jr. blasts 12th home run in win Thursday
    Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Athletics on Thursday.

    Advice: The home run was Witt Jr.'s 12th of the year. He hit a solo shot in the eighth inning to give the Royals a 3-2 lead. One of the best players in all of fantasy, Witt Jr.'s hitting .322 with a .921 OPS with 53 RBI this year. Rotoworld Today, 3:57 pm
     
  • Zack Gelof homers Thursday for third straight game
    Zack Gelof went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run against the Royals on Thursday.

    Advice: Gelof’s home run was his eighth of the season and his third consecutive game with a home run. He’s still just hitting .202 on the season, but the power is starting to show up. Gelof hit 14 home runs in 69 games last year and could be a decent power source in the middle infield going forward. Rotoworld Today, 3:56 pm
    Zack GelofOAK - 2B
    L, 2-3 vs KC
    New Player Note
     
  • Adael Amador dealing with ‘mild’ oblique strain
    Adael Amador was removed from Thursday’s game against the Dodgers due to a “mild” oblique strain.

    Advice: Rockies manager Bud Black characterized it as a mild strain that’s similar to one he was dealing with earlier this year at Double-A Hartford. We’ll see. Amador went 1-for-3 with a single prior to being lifted from Thursday’s contest against the Dodgers in the eighth inning and could wind up requiring a trip to the injured list if he’s unable to play through the injury. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Today, 3:34 pm
    Adael AmadorCOL - 2B,SS
    L, 3-5 vs LAD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • McMahon belts 13th home run Thursday
    Ryan McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Dodgers on Thursday.

    Advice: The home run was McMahon’s 13th of the year. It was McMahon’s third game in a row with at least two hits. Over his last eight games, he’s 13-for-33 (.393) with three home runs, nine runs scored and six RBI. McMahon is up to .274 with a .826 OPS and 40 RBI on the season. Rotoworld Today, 3:33 pm
    Ryan McMahonCOL - 2B,3B
    L, 3-5 vs LAD
    New Player Note
     
  • Leaves game early
    Torres left in the sixth inning of Thursday's game versus the Orioles due to tightness in his right groin.

    Advice: Prior to leaving the game, Torres hit a solo home run in the second inning and then later flied out in the fourth. Ben Rice was substituted into the game at first base for Torres, who started at second. Oswaldo Cabrera shifted over from third to second base. Rotowire.com Today, 3:28 pm
    Gleyber TorresNYY - 2B
    L, 5-17 vs BAL
    New Player Note
    DTD