C.J. Cron is Out on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It appears the Rays are giving Cron a day off, but he's been a excellent source of power for them this season. Ji-Man Choi will serve as the DH and bat third against […]

Joey Gallo Starting At First Base Monday

Texas Rangers utility player Joey Gallo will get the start at first base on Monday. Gallo has spent most of the last few months in the outfield, including seeing time in center field. However, Monday he returns to the position he opened the season at for the Rangers. In 2018, Gallo has 34 home runs […]

Marwin Gonzalez Injured Monday

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) left the game early on Monday with right oblique discomfort. Gonzalez didn't have a plate appearance in the game before leaving. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so this could be an extended absence for Gonzalez. The utility man is hitting .247/.324/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 […]

Brandon Belt Out Of Lineup With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the lineup on Monday due to right knee soreness. The Giants are also facing a left-hander, so that made it an easier decision. Belt's knee injury could persist for the rest of the year, and he could need to undergo a cleanup procedure on […]

Mets Call Up Dominic Smith

The New York Mets called up first baseman Dominic Smith, infielder Jack Reinheimer and relief pitcher Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Smith has been a bust of a prospect so far and has hit .195/.225/.377 with two homers and three RBI in his 77 at-bats for the Mets this year. He's unlikely […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a full, 15-game slate on Labor Day, so every team is available in the player pool. That’s great news and that’s overwhelming news. That means we need to go through each lineup and inspect for any surprises or bonus value plays. Of the 15 games on the schedule, six matchups have an over/under […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

While having all 30 teams in action is a welcomed development for this Monday slate, FanDuel unfortunately broke up the slate so that there isn't the majority of games unless you play the all day slate (which doesn't offer major tournaments). That said, this lineup will focus on the early only slate, which features seven […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers (Week 23)

Even if you know very little about Statcast, you know exit velocity. Even the most hardened, old-school baseball announcer has at least incorporated this term in his vernacular, if nothing else related to sabermetrics. As the second half progresses, we'll take another look at this important stat by examining the last month's worth of data […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Anthony Rizzo With A Big Game Sunday Versus Phillies

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reached base four times as he filled up his stat line Sunday versus Philadelphia. The highlight moment was his solo homer leading off the fourth inning that would eventually be the winning run. The drive was his 23rd of the season which gives him an outside chance at 30. […]

C.J. Cron Hits His 26th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron showed off the power that is his main value Sunday versus Cleveland. He would drill a solo homer to put the team up 2-0. The drive was his 26th of the season. He has surpassed his previous best total for a season by 10 already. He is batting […]

Max Muncy Hits 31st Home Run Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old, who was a fantasy All-Star for the first half of the season, has cooled off significantly and has hit just .226 with nine HR in the second half. It would […]

T.J. Rivera Done For The Year

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) is out for the rest of the season, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Rivera was trying to make it back from Tommy John surgery a year ago, but he wasn't able to play at all in 2018. He hit .290 with five home runs and 27 RBI in […]

Justin Bour Back From DL

The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Justin Bour (oblique) from the disabled list on Sunday. His activation doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be ready to play right away, as oblique injuries typically require a position player to miss an average of 27 days. Bour was on the DL for just 10 days. Regardless, manager Gabe […]

Trey Mancini Continues To Hit Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini showed no signs of slowing down at the plate in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Royals, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. After a disappointing first half of the season, the 26-year-old has been on fire since the All-Star break, hitting .301 with nine HR […]

Justin Smoak Homers For Fourth Straight Game

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Justin Smoak homered for his fourth straight game on Saturday night. Smoak belted a two-run shot off of Miami Marlins reliever Tayron Guerrero in the ninth inning, but it was not enough as the Jays still lost 6-3. This is a fantastic stretch for Smoak, as he was falling off a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Due to some later start times we've got a smaller, eight game slate this Sunday on DraftKings. There were also a few pitchers to have their starts moved, including Max Scherzer, Kyle Gibson, and Pablo Lopez. Because of this many games don't have totals in as of writing this. In this article, I will be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a relatively small Sunday slate, which is the case more often than not. With that being said, there are 15 total games today. Since these games are broken down into two slates, I'll be covering both slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

The Cut List (Week 23): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 23 of the Cut List. Corey Dickerson, Michael Conforto, Maikel Franco, and Max Kepler should be cut in all standard league formats as we head into playoff time. You should be scouring the free agent list so you can put yourself in the best position to win each day. Believe me, the […]

Trey Mancini (1B/OF, BAL) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Patience is key, particularly with young sophomore players. Realistically, it isn’t patience as much as it is striking while the iron is hot in this case. Very few managers likely held onto Mancini during his rough patches this season (May-July). Mancini has rewarded those been […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B, NYM) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Flores has had a decent go of it this year and the results were likely more than most had expected. He has 11 homers, 48 RBI, and a .272 average. Additionally, as a utility player, he has earned positional eligibility all over […]

Tyler White (1B, HOU) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler White was first introduced when his ownership level was at 2%. Though his ownership has risen, he is still under-owned. White routinely bats in the middle third of one of the best lineups in the league. Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and George Springer have all returned […]

Tyler Austin (1B, MIN) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Austin was acquired by the Twins from the Yankees to serve as a power bat against left-handed pitchers. While his performance against righties hasn’t been very good, it seems to be enough for the team to give him more regular playing […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

This is it. The playoffs are beginning in head-to-head leagues. There are only a few weeks left to make your move in roto leagues. Now is the time to do another in-depth analysis to find out exactly what you need to make yourself competitive or move up in certain categories. The corner infield positions traditionally […]

Justin Smoak is Back in the Lineup on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. Smoak did not start on Friday, but came off the bench and hit a grand slam in the ninth inning. He'll play first base and bat third against lefty Wei-Yin Chen. Smoak is worth a […]

Martin Prado Activated Off DL, Starting Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (quad) has been activated off the disabled list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Prado has been sidelined since mid-August due to a left quad strain. Prado has only played 53 games this season and has missed most of it due […]

C.J. Cron is Out of the Lineup on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Ji-Man Choi will serve as the DH and bat third, while Jake Bauers plays first base and bats seventh against righty Shane Bieber. Choi is hitting .280/.350/.523 with five home runs and 16 RBI […]

Yonder Alonso is Out on Saturday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Edwin Encarnacion will play first base and bat cleanup, while Yandy Diaz serves as the DH and bats fifth versus lefty Blake Snell. Encarnacion has been on fire over the last two weeks. Snell […]

Steve Pearce is Starting on Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Pearce sat out on both Thursday and Friday, but is batting third and playing first base against lefty Carlos Rodon on Saturday. Pearce is hitless in his last four games, but has been reliable with […]

Eric Thames Remains Out of the Lineup on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. This will be the third straight contest that Thames has not started. It appears that Brewers would rather use Ryan Braun and Jesus Aguilar than Thames. The fantasy value for Thames has dropped significantly over […]