Albert Pujols Returns on Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (knee) is back from the disabled list, starting at first base and hitting fifth. It was expected that Pujols would return as soon as he was able, and that appears to be the case. Pujols is hitting .251 with 16 home runs on the season, and is still […]

John Hicks is Sitting Out Monday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/catcher John Hicks (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Hicks is 0-for-9 during his last three games, so he'll get a night off to rest on Monday. Jim Adduci will bat sixth and play first base against righty Heath Fillmyer. Hicks is worth […]

C.J. Cron Not in the Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Cron is hitting .351/.390/.703 with three home runs and 11 RBI over the last two weeks. Jake Bauers is batting third and starting at first base while Ji-Man Choi bats cleanup and serves […]

Eric Thames Expected to Come Off DL Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) said he's ready to come off the disabled list when his 10-day stint expires on Tuesday. Thames has missed six straight games, but could be back in the lineup for their next game. That would be a huge addition with Jesus Aguilar (hamstring) sitting out right now. Fantasy […]

Jesus Aguilar Out Again on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (hamstring) will sit out his second straight game on Monday. Aguilar was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to cramping in both his hamstrings. It does not sounds too serious, but the Brewers want to be cautious with Aguilar. Ryan Braun will bat cleanup and play first base against lefty […]

Jorge Polanco, Robbie Grossman Back In Lineup Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco and outfielder Robbie Grossman are both back in the lineup for Monday's clash against the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Ehire Adrianza will sit after starting at shortstop on Sunday. Outfielder Jake Cave will also sit the matchup out. Grossman, Max Kepler, and Eddie Rosario will round out the outfield. Mitch […]

Ryan Rua And Ronald Guzman In Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua and first baseman Ronald Guzman will both start Monday against starting pitcher Brett Anderson. Willie Calhoun will have a day on the bench and Joey Gallo's injury opens a spot to allow both Rua and Guzman in the lineup. Rua has shown good power against left-handed pitchers this season, with […]

Royals Interested In Ryon Healy

The Kansas City Royals are interested in Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy. Healy could become expendable in Seattle with second baseman Robinson Cano able to be moved to first base down the stretch. Healy is on pace for a career high in home runs -- he's already at 20 over 82 games -- but […]

Ryon Healy Racks Up Six RBI In Win Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy put up a huge fantasy performance on Sunday, cranking out a pair of three-run home runs in the Mariners win over the White Sox. The two homers now gives Healy 20 for the season, giving him back-to-back 20-plus home run seasons after popping 25 in 2017. The power-hitting first […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s a 13-game slate on Monday, which gives us a higher than usual amount of players to work with at the beginning of the week. There are five games on the schedule with an over/under of at least nine total runs. The OAK/TEX matchup leads the way with 11 total runs between them. As I […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week (7/23 - 7/29)

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - BA vs Defensive Shifts (Week 17)

Defensive shifts have become a controversial topic, believe it or not, as some people actually contend it is "ruining the game." Recently fired skipper Mike Matheny was in that camp and may have been given the axe in part due to his unwillingness to embrace analytics or any of the changes in modern baseball. Given that […]

C.J. Cron Scores Twice Versus Miami Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron scored twice Sunday versus the Marlins. He would score the first run for the Rays and then come around to score on the winning grand slam. Cron has a career high 19 HR already this season to go with 50 RBI. He is currently batting .254, which has […]

Eric Thames Could Return Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list on Monday, but the Brewers won't know if that'll happen until he tests his hamstring on Monday. “It’s a possibility,” manager Craig Counsell said. “He’ll participate in live BP with (pitcher) Zach (Davies) tomorrow, take some live swings. He’ll […]

Logan Morrison Logs One RBI In Return From DL

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison (hip) was activated from the disabled list on Sunday ahead of his team's game against the Kansas City Royals. Batting fifth in his return to action, Morrison went 0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk in the game. The veteran slugger has been a disappointment in his first season […]

Joey Gallo Suffers Ankle Sprain

Texas Rangers first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (ankle) was removed from the game early on Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Gallo is pretty much all power for fantasy owners, as he had 24 homers and 54 RBI coming into Sunday's game. On the flip […]

C.J. Cron (1B, TBR) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: C.J. Cron has predictably not maintained the torrid pace he set early in the season, but that doesn't mean he can't still help your fantasy squad. In fact, after a putrid June, he's rebounded quite nicely in July. The 28-year-old has five multi-hit […]

Jake Bauers (1B, TBR) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Given the dominance of the Yankees and Red Sox, the Rays were never likely to contend for a playoff spot. They've been respectable, though, posting a .500 record and a positive run differential entering Sunday's action. One reason has been the play of […]

Jesus Aguilar Scratched Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (hamstrings) was scratched from the lineup on Sunday after he had cramping in his hamstrings on Saturday night. The Brewers are playing it cautious with their first-half MVP, and he shouldn't be out for long. He's slugged an incredible .293/.369/.618 with 25 home runs and 71 RBI in 280 […]

Inclement Weather Predicted, Tarp Rolled Out At Nationals Park

With showers and thunderstorms predicted for Sunday afternoon's Washington Nationals-Atlanta Braves game, the tarp has just been rolled out at Nationals Park, per Braves' radio station 680 The Fan. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 ET, so fantasy owners of players on those teams should stay alert to further updates regarding rain delays […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a nine game featured slate today, with a few doubleheaders knocking some games off of it. CLE @ TEX has the biggest total with an 11 O/U, while MIN @ KC and PIT @ CIN coming in next at 9.5 each. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Justin Turner In Lineup Sunday, Cody Bellinger Out

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will return to the lineup to bat third against the Brewers Sunday. Turner had not been starting for the past few games while nursing a groin injury but will start and play third base. Max Muncy will move over to play first while Cody Bellinger (rest) will get […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

It is week 17 and the All-Star break has passed. Don’t become complacent, regardless of your place in the standings. You don’t need to manage your active roster the next few days so take this opportunity to clean things up. Spend some time rummaging through the waiver wire to find assets to assist your endeavors. […]

The Cut List (Week 17): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 17 of the Cut List. This week I took a peek at Ender Inciarte, Jake Lamb, Carlos Santana, and Jurickson Profar. All four players should be cut in all shallow standard leagues. Each player listed in the “better options” section will serve you better in the long run, so don’t gloss over […]

Ji-Man Choi Homers Saturday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi showed off his power potential Saturday versus the Marlins. He hit a 460-foot solo HR to close the gap to 3-2 in the ninth inning. Choi comes with plenty of power potential. He has 3 HR this season in 48 at-bats which would translate to over 30 HR […]

Josh Bell Gets Four Hits Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run on Saturday. The Cincinnati Reds pitchers just seemed to struggle to get the big Texan out every time he was at the plate; he had three singles and a  double in the game. Bell is hitting .267 with five homers and […]

Brandon Belt Activated From Paternity List

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt has been activated from the paternity leave list prior to the team's game on Saturday. Belt ended up missing just one game to witness the birth of his child. He's back in the lineup and batting second against the Oakland Athletics. Belt is hitting .287 on the season […]

White Sox Unlikely To Trade Jose Abreu

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly unlikely to move first baseman Jose Abreu prior to the July 31 trade deadline. With the White Sox in full rebuild mode, it seemed likely that the team would want to add to their farm system by moving their All-Star first baseman. However, the team appears to be inclined […]

Lucas Duda Knocks Three Hits In Win

Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda drilled his eighth home run on Friday and posted his first three-hit game since early May as the Royals squeaked out a win against the Twins. The big lefty slugger has clearly been on the trade block for KC, and the hopes are that he can fetch a […]