Josh VanMeter (2B/3B/OF, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not appearing on anyone's top prospect lists for the Reds heading into 2019, Cincinnati rookie Josh VanMeter has nevertheless impressed after being recalled for the second time on July 18. In his 62 plate appearances since, VanMeter is slashing .333/.419/.648 with four home runs, three […]

Trent Thornton Excellent in Loss

Toronto rookie Trent Thornton bounced back on Sunday versus the Yankees, after being lit up for six runs by Tampa Bay in his last time out. Outdueled by the dealing Masahiro Tanaka, Thornton took the loss despite only allowing a single run in the fifth inning on a ground-rule double by Brett Gardner. Thornton allowed […]

Lane Thomas Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam

Getting a rare start, Cardinals rookie center fielder Lane Thomas made the most of his opportunity on Sunday against Pittsburgh, giving the Cardinals their first lead of the game after being down 8-5 in the seventh inning. With two outs and a full count, Thomas parked a Kyle Crick fastball into the Pirates bullpen, giving […]

Roberto Osuna Blows Fifth Save

Astros reliever Roberto Osuna was called upon after Houston had scored three runs in top of the ninth inning to take a 7-5 lead. Osuna then gave the game away in dramatic fashion, first allowing a run to score via a sacrifice fly, before allowing a two-run walk-off home run to Rio Ruiz and giving […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits 33rd Home Run

After failing to homer in his fifth straight game on Saturday, Atlanta superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. was back to his old tricks on Sunday, turning on a Hector Noesi fastball for his sixth home run in as many games. Acuna is on absolute fantasy fire, with eight home runs, 15 RBI, and 16 runs scored […]

Luke Jackson Gets 17th Save

Demoted after Atlanta acquired Shane Greene from Detroit, Luke Jackson was called on Sunday to preserve a 5-4 Braves lead over the Marlins. Jackson made things interesting, with Isan Diaz singling but being thrown out trying to advance, followed by two two-out infield singles. But Jackson then got Harold Ramirez to fly out and earned […]

Masahiro Tanaka Dominant in Victory Over Toronto

Having given up 19 runs over his last three starts, Masahiro was resurgent on Sunday afternoon, shutting out the Toronto Blue Jays for eight innings before being removed after giving up a weak leadoff single to start the ninth inning. Aroldis Chapman then closed the door, giving Tanaka his seventh win of the season and […]

Michael Pineda Throws Successful Bullpen

Injured Twins starter Michael Pineda threw a bullpen on Saturday in the first sign of progress for the right-hander. Pineda went on the injured list on August 3 with tricep inflammation although the issue was never believed to be serious. With no reported setbacks, Pineda would be on track to return later this week unless […]

Griffin Canning Scheduled for Return

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning is tentatively scheduled to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday to start against the Pirates. Out since August 1 with elbow inflammation, the rookie has had an up and down year and will be slotting into the rotation just in time for some rough matchups, as the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Moved to 60-Day IL

Needing to make room for relievers Brady Lail and Joe Mantiply, the Yankees moved Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day IL as he recovers from a right PCL strain. The move means that Stanton cannot return before August 25 but was mostly a procedural move as GM Brian Cashman does not expect the slugger back before […]

Anthony DeSclafani (SP, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: To own Anthony DeSclafani is to know the rollercoaster; sometimes he gives up one run and strikes out eight, sometimes he walks four and gives up two home runs. Why? Because "Disco" DeSclafani likes to party, that's why. But also because he sometimes completely […]

Joe Jimenez (RP, DET) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Perennial closer-in-waiting Joe Jimenez is waiting no more, as the 24-year-old has been given the Tiger's job after the trade of Shane Greene to Atlanta. Jimenez has had an up and down season, being removed from his setup role twice in 2019, only a year […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas outfielder Willie Calhoun is tired of being ignored. In the minors and in the majors, the Ranger rookie has done everything he was supposed to in 2019.  He raked at the minors after failing to break camp with the Rangers, hitting eight home […]

Jake Odorizzi Solid in Win Over Cleveland

Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi picked up his 13th win on Saturday, shutting out the Cleveland Indians for 5 2/3 innings on six hits and four walks. After a nine-run blow-up against the Yankees on July 24, Odorizzi has gotten back on track, giving up just two total runs in his last three starts. Odorizzi […]

Mike Soroka Dominant But Bullpen Blows Win

Atlanta Braves rookie Mike Soroka was dominant for seven innings on Saturday, allowing only three hits while striking out six and walking one. But with a 3-0 lead after seven innings, Atlanta's bullpen stunk the joint up and Soroka was unable to walk out with a win. Now 10-2 on the year with a 2.32 […]

Danny Santana Homers in Loss to Brewers

Playing mostly first base as of late, but eligible at three other positions besides, Texas Ranger Danny Santana continued to the ride the wave of his career year, hitting his 18th home run of the season in the sixth inning of a 3-2 loss on the road at Milwaukee on Saturday night. One of the […]

Keston Hiura Hits Third Home Run in Three Games

Milwaukee Brewers rookie second baseman Keston Hiura hit his 13th home run of the year in the third inning of a 3-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday night. After seeing his power wane over the past few weeks, Hiura is picking it up again and seems firmly entrenched as the Brewers second […]

Eloy Jimenez Homers on Bobblehead Night

With thousands of doppelgangers nodding their heads in excitement, White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez connected for his 19th home run of the season in the fifth inning of a 3-2 victory over the visiting A's on Saturday night. The Pale Hose face right-hander Chris Bassitt in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday, […]

Juan Soto Goes Deep Twice in Loss to Mets

The Mets may have won their eighth straight game on Saturday against the Nationals but Juan Soto continues to prove that he's not only one of the best young players in baseball but is also becoming one of the best players, period. At only 20-years-old, Soto is still unable to buy a drink but continues […]

Aaron Sanchez Sharp Again in Second Start as Astro

New Astro Aaron Sanchez wasn't quite as good in the second start with his new team, as he was in his first when he combined with three others for a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners. However, Sanchez did pick up the win on Saturday at Baltimore, allowing only one run on three hits, while striking […]

Carlos Correa Hits Record Home Run at Camden Yards

It was a parade of power on Saturday as the visiting Houston Astros marched into Camden Yards and beat down the Orioles 23-2 on the back of six home runs, none bigger than Carlos Correa's blast in the third inning. The home run was Correa's fifth since returning from injury on July 27 and at […]

Rookie Phenom Yordan Alvarez Hits Three Home Runs

Yordan Alvarez was not going to be outdone by fellow rookie slugger Aristides Aquino and matched him by hitting three home runs in a 23-2 humiliation of the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. This marked the first time in baseball history that two rookies hit three home runs on the same day, and Alvarez's seven RBI […]

Red Hot Aristides Aquino Hits Three More Home Runs

Since being called up on August 1, Reds rookie Aristides Aquino has been on fire, but after hitting three more home runs in a 10-1 victory over the Cubs on Saturdays, Aquino has transformed into liquid magma, having hit seven home runs in his first 10 games. Aquino's ownership in all Yahoo leagues is now […]

Sam Travis Hits Third Home Run in Four Games

Boston first baseman Sam Travis hit his third home run in four games on Saturday in a 12-4 losing effort against the visiting Angels. Travis doesn't usually start versus right-handers, thereby not making him viable in weekly leagues, but the 25-year-old has been a lefty masher of late and can be a useful stream in […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Go-Ahead Triple

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed Toronto fans a hopeful glimpse of the future when he tripled in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees, driving in Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio to put the Blue Jays up 5-4, a score by which they would hang on to win by. Guerrero has been […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Successful Bullpen

Prior to Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, Shohei Ohtani took another step in his road back from Tommy John surgery, throwing a 40-pitch bullpen session. Throwing all fastballs and at only 80% intensity, Ohtani reached 82 mph and reported no issues. Hoping to progress to breaking balls soon, the two-way star will continue […]

Teoscar Hernadez Stays White Hot

After hitting two home runs last night against the New York Yankees, Toronto outfielder Teoscar Hernandez continued the barrage on Saturday, smashing a Chance Adams curveball 411-feet for his 18th home run of the year. Only 5%-owned in all Yahoo Leagues, Hernandez has four multi-home run games since the beginning of June and is capable […]

Gary Sanchez Homers in First At-Bat Back

Out since July 23 with a groin injury, Gary Sanchez returned with gusto on Saturday, smashing a hanging slider from Toronto pitcher Jacob Waguespack 426-feet for his first home run since July 4. With New York beset by injuries on all sides, Sanchez immediately returning with a power boost is a welcome sign. And as […]

Luis Severino Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Back on a mound for the first time in five months, Yankees ace Luis Severino threw a 23-pitch bullpen session on Friday afternoon, throwing mostly fastballs and changeups as well as mixing in two sliders. Severino left the session claiming that he felt strong and will likely throw another bullpen on Monday while working in […]

After Suffering Setback, Yandy Diaz Now Out 6-8 Weeks

Out since July 23 with a foot contusion, Tampa Bay infielder Yandy Diaz suffered a setback in his rehab earlier this week, feeling increased pain after taking groundballs. A CT scan later revealed a hairline fracture in his left foot and Diaz will be shut down from all baseball activities for the next 6-8 weeks. […]