St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) hasn't progressed enough with his baseball activities in order to be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals aren't rushing the 27-year-old back and will slow play things a little longer. O'Neill is currently on the injured list with a lower-back strain, and he hasn't played since May 4. Along with the injury, it's been a disappointing season so far for O'Neill's fantasy...

We are at the midpoint in May. Is it time for you to start screaming "MAYDAY, MAYDAY" about your fantasy team? It seems like it is for some major league teams like the Mets and Cardinals. Injuries have taken their toll on both of those teams, but that is what could happen when you roster older players or injury-prone players.If you add that together with players who are underperforming, the results could be disastrous. If this sounds like your fantasy team, you may not be alone. However, it is ...

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday and recalled outfielder/infielder Juan Yepez and right-hander James Naile from Triple-A Memphis in corresponding moves. Right-hander Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) was also moved to the 60-day IL. O'Neill will miss at least a week with a lower-back strain, and the 27-year-old was hitting a disappointing .228 with two home runs...

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was scratched from the lineup on Friday due to back tightness. However, it appears he's feeling better now as he'll bat sixth and play left field versus lefty Clayton Kershaw on Saturday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with O'Neill back in the lineup for this game.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness in his back. Until we know more on O'Neill's condition, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Coming into Friday night's contest, the 27-year-old Canadian was hitting .256 (20-for-78) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBI, a stolen base and 11 runs scored in 85 plate appearances over 24 games played. Hopefully, O'Neill isn't forced to...

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 27-year-old slugger. The Cardinals have a crowded outfield, so O'Neill is just the odd man out for tonight's game. Lars Nootbaar will cover center field and bat seventh against right-hander George Kirby on Friday. The expectation is that O'Neill will return next game, but he could see plenty of rest days with the Cardinals ...

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is getting the day off in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cards are rolling with Alec Burleson in left field, Lars Nootbaar in center, and Jordan Walker in right field. O'Neill is off to a decent start at the dish this year, slashing .255/.286/.404 with a pair of home runs, four RBI, and a stolen base over 47 at-bats. He's started most games this season but the Cardinals have a lot of mouths to feed so he will be ...

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 27-year-old was recently benched for lack of hustle, but this appears to be a routine rest day. Regardless, Dylan Carlson will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty German Marquez on Monday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with O'Neill on the bench.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest due to disciplinary reasons. Manager Oliver Marmol said that O'Neill wasn't hustling during Tuesday's contest. It appears the two of them were able to bury the hatchet, so O'Neill is back on Friday. He'll bat sixth and play center field against right-hander Brandon Woodruff.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is being benched on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves for disciplinary reasons after manager Oliver Marmol thought O'Neill wasn't running the bases hard on Tuesday. Marmol also declined to answer whether O'Neill would be back in the starting lineup on Friday after Thursday's off day. Dylan Carlson is starting in center field on Wednesday and is hitting sixth against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. It's a situation worth watching for those that ...