Yolmer Sanchez (2B/3B, CHW) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Playing the waiver wire isn’t always about hunting for hidden gems; often times it’s about finding a player who can patch up a recent injury or replace a slumping hitter for a few days. Chicago White Sox second and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez […]

Nick Pivetta (SP, PHI) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: An 11-strikeout performance from a young starting pitcher owned in just 36% of leagues; has Christmas come early? Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta put together a sterling showing in his last start, picking up a win over seven innings pitched with one earned run […]

Chris Taylor Out Of Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop and outfielder Chris Taylor (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Nationals. Taylor played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break. After last season's solid performance, Taylor has hit a disappointing .242 so far this season. However, he has started to turn things around, […]

Jose Peraza Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. Peraza played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break. Peraza has been ice cold in his last 15 games, hitting a mere .159 with a .185 on-base percentage and a .190 slugging percentage. Hopefully, the […]

Addison Russell Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Reds. Russell played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break today. The 24-year-old should return to the lineup on Tuesday for a tough series against the Indians but gets a more favorable matchup in the following […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Reds. This is merely a rest day, as Bryant played both games of Saturday's doubleheader. Bryant has continued to prove that he is a top fantasy option this season, batting a career-high .305 with a .427 on-base percentage and […]

Xander Bogaerts Out Of Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Orioles. He will receive a two-day rest with the Red Sox not playing again until Tuesday. Bogaerts has been solid this season, hitting .301 with six home runs and 24 runs batted in. He should be out of lineups […]

Jed Lowrie Out Of Lineup Saturday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (rest) is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Blue Jays. This appears to be nothing more than a standard day of rest. The 34-year-old has been on fire this season, mashing .328 with a .391 on-base percentage and a .591 slugging percentage. Lowrie should be out of […]

Sean Manaea Gets Favorable Matchup Against Blue Jays

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea will take the hill on Saturday against the Blue Jays. He has been outstanding this season, posting a 2.35 ERA with 49 strikeouts and only eights walks in 61 1/3 innings pitched. Opponents are hitting a paltry .205 against Manaea on balls hit in play and the Blue Jays […]

Brett Anderson Likely Headed To DL

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson is likely heading to the disabled list, according to manager Bob Melvin. Anderson was forced to leave his start in the second inning on Friday after feeling discomfort in his arm. Anderson said the situation is frustrating because his shoulder is one of the few body parts he has […]

Josh Phegley Called Up For Blue Jays Series

Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley was called up Thursday as the team travels to Toronto for a series against the Blue Jays. The move comes as backup catcher Bruce Maxwell was placed on the restricted list for the series due to an unresolved offseason gun incident that prevents Maxwell from entering Canada. Maxwell should return […]

Raisel Iglesias Notches Eighth Save Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his eighth save of the season on Wednesday in a 6-3 win over the Giants. Iglesias gave up a leadoff single to start the ninth inning but proceeded to induce a popup and get two consecutive strikeouts to end the game. Iglesias has now converted eight of nine […]

Scooter Gennett Continues To Hit On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run on Wednesday against the Giants. Gennett has now hit seven HR on the season with 25 RBI. Gennett emerged out of nowhere last season at the age of 27, and it was a question as to whether or not […]

Adam Duvall Crushes Three-Run Bomb On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Adam Duvall went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run on Wednesday against the Giants. The shot capped off a four-run first inning for the Reds, who went on to win 6-3. Duvall took advantage of an injury-ridden Giants rotation, going 4-for-10 with two HR and six RBI in the series, but […]

Joey Votto Drives In A Run In Return To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run batted in on Wednesday in a win over the Giants. Votto left Monday's game with lower back tightness and came off the bench to pinch-hit on Tuesday. The All-Star first baseman has continued to be a top fantasy option this season, […]

Kendall Graveman Optioned To Triple-A Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday to make room for Stephen Piscotty, who was activated from the bereavement list. Graveman has been awful this season, posting a 7.60 ERA in 34 1/3 innings with 27 strikeouts, 13 walks and nine home runs allowed. Trevor Cahill will likely replace Graveman […]

Stephen Piscotty Activated From Bereavement List Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty was activated from the bereavement list Tuesday. Piscotty went on the bereavement list Friday due to the passing of his mother. Kendall Graveman was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Piscotty. Piscotty has gotten off to a slow start this season, hitting just .248 with a .306 on-base percentage, […]

Trevor Cahill Could Start As Soon As Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (elbow) is ready to start and could do so as soon as Wednesday once he is activated from the disabled list, according to manager Bob Melvin. If he does start Wednesday, Cahill will face a tough matchup in his return against the Red Sox and ace Chris Sale. Cahill […]

Jonathan Lucroy Continues To Hit In Win On Monday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in on Monday in a win over the Red Sox. He is now hitting .294 for the season with a .358 on-base percentage, no home runs and 10 RBI. Lucroy looks to be bouncing back nicely from a less-than-average 2017 season. […]

Blake Treinen Pitches Clean Ninth Inning To Earn Seventh Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen pitched a one-two-three ninth inning to earn his seventh save on Monday against the Red Sox. He set down Rafael Devers, a smoking-hot Mitch Moreland and Mookie Betts in order with no strikeouts. Treinen has now converted seven of nine save opportunities this season with a minuscule 0.93 ERA, 21 […]

Matt Olson Rockets Solo Home Run On Monday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Monday in a win over the Red Sox. His fifth HR of the season was a scorching line drive into the right center field seats hit off Rick Porcello. Olson flexed his power potential last season but is currently only on […]

Tyler Mahle (SP, CIN) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has compiled just 12 starts in his young career, was not a highly-touted fantasy prospect and has the misfortune of playing for one of the worst teams in baseball. However, through those starts, he has shown […]

Chris Davis Out Of The Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will sit (rest) Sunday against the Rays. The Orioles will face left-hander Blake Snell, and Davis is hitting an abysmal .129 against lefties this season, so he will head to the bench. Davis has failed to provide the power that makes him appealing in fantasy, having hit only four […]

George Springer Out Of Lineup Again Sunday With Left Elbow Contusion

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will sit Sunday for the second day in a row with a left elbow contusion after being hit by a fastball Friday night. The Astros are hopeful that Springer will avoid a DL stint and can return to play Monday against the Angels, according to the Houston Chronicle. Springer has […]

Gregory Polanco Out Of Lineup Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco will sit (rest) on Sunday against the Giants. Polanco is hitting just .226 this season but has started to heat up lately, batting .320 with a .438 on-base percentage and a .640 slugging percentage over his last seven games. He should be out of lineups today but hopefully will be […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup Sunday With Sore Left Wrist

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will sit (wrist) on Sunday against the Mariners. The Tigers reportedly would like to have an MRI done on Candelario's wrist to see how it compares to a previous MRI he had when playing with the Cubs, per Detroit sports writer George Sipple. Candelario has been solid for fantasy […]

Curtis Granderson On The Bench Again Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Curtis Granderson will sit (rest) against the Red Sox on Sunday. He has started on the bench for the entire series, as the Red Sox have started left-handed pitchers for each of the three games. Granderson has hit just .143 against lefties this season, so his benchings appear to be […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Sixth Save Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias earned his sixth save of the season on Friday against the Dodgers. Iglesias came on in the ninth inning up four runs with runners on first and second and one out. He allowed no hits and no walks with one strikeout. Iglesias has converted six of seven save opportunities with […]

Matt Harvey Tosses Four Scoreless Innings In Reds Debut

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey threw four scoreless innings on Friday night in his team debut against the Dodgers. Harvey gave up one hit (which seemed to get lost in the outfield lights) with no walks and two strikeouts over 55 pitches. This was an encouraging performance for Harvey, who was has a turbulent […]

Tyler Mahle Faces Decent Matchup Against Dodgers On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will face the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Mahle has posted a respectable 3.37 ERA with 28 strikeouts and eight walks over 23 1/3 innings in his last four starts. His most glaring blemish over those starts has been his propensity to give up home runs. Mahle […]