Albert Pujols Goes Deep on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run on Tuesday, his 14th of the year. Pujols is now hitting .247 on the year with a .286 OBP. He will never be the player he was back in the day, but he still has enough pop to remain relevant in […]

Greg Bird Carries Offense On Tame Night

The New York Yankees suffered another gut punch of a defeat Tuesday night, and while they managed five runs, only one man stood out at the plate. Starting first baseman Greg Bird, who has struggled after a prolonged absence to start the season, drilled a three-run home run in the fifth inning of the game […]

Joey Votto Mashes Game-Winning Three-Run Double

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto came up big for his team on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. With the Indians nursing a 4-3 lead with two outs in the ninth inning, Votto blasted a three-run double to complete a seven-run ninth to come from behind and shock the Tribe. Votto finished the evening 1-for-5 […]

Marwin Gonzalez Day-To-Day

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (elbow, wrist) is day-to-day with a bruised left wrist and left elbow, according to the team. Gonzalez may miss a day or two, but this doesn't sound like a serious injury. He's been filling in at shortstop mostly with Carlos Correa injured. Last year was a […]

Marwin Gonzalez Leaves Game with Hand Injury

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez was forced to leave the game on Tuesday after being spiked in the hand. He was replaced by Tyler White. There's no word on how serious the injury is, although the team is likely to provide updates following the game.

Justin Bour is Sitting on Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Garrett Cooper will bat in the cleanup spot and cover first base against righty Jhoulys Chacin. Bour is getting a rare day off to rest, while the slumping Cooper takes over first base duties on […]

Dominic Smith Sitting Out on Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wilmer Flores will cover first base and bat in the cleanup spot against rookie right-hander Enyel De Los Santos. Smith has struggled this season, and went 0-for-7 in the doubleheader on Monday. Flores is […]

Cubs Bench Anthony Rizzo And Kyle Schwarber On Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs will rest first baseman Anthony Rizzo and outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Tuesday. The Cubs are facing left-hander Derek Holland, which is why Rizzo and Schwarber will rest. It will be two games in a row with Schwarber absent and he is replaced by Ian Happ, who will bat seventh. Catcher Victor Caratini […]

Clint Frazier Sitting On Tuesday Against Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier will sit against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. It's worth noting that he struck out five times in Monday's doubleheader. Aaron Hicks will take his place, while Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge round out the rest of the outfield. Giancarlo Stanton — who has been swinging a hot bat […]

Ji-Man Choi Called Up, Johnny Field Optioned

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi has been added to the major league roster Tuesday. Johnny Field has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Choi. With Daniel Robertson, Joey Wendle and Jake Bauers seeing time in the outfield, Field has been deemed surplus to requirements. Choi has hit .270 with two home […]

Jurickson Profar Sitting, Ronald Guzman Starting Tuesday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Jurickson Profar will receive a day off on Tuesday. His absence will allow first baseman Ronald Guzman to return to the lineup. Despite being a left-handed hitter Guzman has actually been better this season when facing left-handed pitchers. Guzman has not been terrible when facing right-handed pitchers, with a .167 ISO […]

Logan Morrison, Jake Cave Back In For Twins On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison and outfielder Jake Cave are back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Kansas City Royals. Robbie Grossman will sit the game out. Bobby Wilson will also sit while Mitch Garver handles catcher duties. The Twins will face off against Ian Kennedy, and one name that fantasy players should definitely […]

Sean Rodriguez Close to Returning

Pittsburgh Pirates utility man Sean Rodriguez is reportedly close to returning after being sidelined since June 24 with a quad injury. Rodriguez has struggled in 2018, hitting just .145 with three home runs and 13 RBI. However, he's a favorite of manager Clint Hurdle as he has appeared in 53 games. He currently holds no […]

Hunter Dozier Wearing Out Welcome

The Kansas City Royals promoted first baseman/third baseman Hunter Dozier to take over for Lucas Duda while he was on the disabled list, but as the rebuild became clearer, they've hung on to the rookie and given him lots of at-bats so they can see what the future holds. Apparently, the future holds a terrible […]

Mike Moustakas Slumping Before Deadline

Kansas City Royals third baseman/first baseman Mike Moustakas is bearing down on the obvious time that he's going to be traded, but his current slump isn't going to help his team get a nice return. Moose is just 3-for-26 over his last six games, and the rumors are flying that KC isn't going to get […]

Lucas Duda Rumors Swirling

Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda is believed to be destined for another team this month, according to Jeffrey Flanagan. Flanagan quotes an AL East scout as saying that he expects a team to bite on the concept of Duda as a bench bat, and with KC looking to start a full rebuild, they'll […]

Niko Goodrum Contributes Two Hits, Three RBI

Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum did his part as the Tigers rallied back multiple times against the Rays before eventually falling in extras. The rookie middle-infielder had two doubles and three RBI on the night, raising his season average to .253 and his RBI total to 30. Goodrum has been a nice surprise after […]

Teams Showing Interest in Marlins' Derek Dietrich

Teams have begun to show interest in trading for Miami Marlins utility man Derek Dietrich. Dietrich has positional flexibility that could appeal to a contender. In 2018 he has played both first and second base as well as the outfield. He also has experience at third. On the season he has hit .287 with 11 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 15

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 […]

Cody Bellinger Picks Up Three Hits Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger had a nice day at the plate in Monday's 8-2 win against the Padres, going 3-for-5 with two singles and a double. The 22-year-old has continued to disappoint in his sophomore season, posting a .240 batting average with 17 home runs and 43 RBI in 364 plate appearances. […]

Dominic Smith’s OPS Falls To .547

With the way New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is struggling this season, you might actually have to admit attempting to get anything out of Adrian Gonzalez at the start of the year was actually a good idea. The former top prospect has been an abomination for the Mets, and that continued in an […]

Wilmer Flores Picks Up Yet Another Walk-Off Hit

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores has a knack for getting the big hit in walk-off victories, and on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies he did it again to become the franchise’s all-time leader in base knocks of that variety. Mired in a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the 10th inning, Flores drilled a […]

Joe Mauer Picks Up Three Hits Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with a run and one RBI against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The three-hit game raises Mauer's batting average to .267 with a .715 OPS, two homers, 26 runs, and 23 RBI in 217 at-bats. Mauer doesn't have much going in the power department at this […]

Risers and Fallers for the Second Half

As the MLB schedule has crossed the halfway mark for the season, we will look at our rosters to see who is trending upward and which players are due for falls. With a look at the data from June and the first half, there are several names to target for profit and others to trade […]

Joey Votto Homers Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto hit a homer off Mike Clevinger Monday, his only hit of the game. Votto is carrying a .385 on-base percentage in July, but he only has three RBI and three extra base hits. He is arguable one of the best hitters in baseball, but he is lacking the numbers for […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/10/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There was a sizable Monday slate, and we now have an even bigger Tuesday slate. There are 15 games tonight, meaning all 30 teams will play. There are plenty of options to choose from, and multiple different ways to construct your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

Yonder Alonso Scores Two Runs on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso scored two runs on Monday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk. Alonso got off to a slow start this season, but he's turned things on lately and has been giving his owners plenty of mixed league value.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/10/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Logan Morrison is Out on Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Mitch Garver who normally does the catching will bat sixth and serve as the DH against lefty Danny Duffy. Morrison has been awful this season and struggles against left-handed pitching, so he'll get the […]

John Hicks is Not Starting on Monday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/catcher John Hicks (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jim Adduci will bat fifth and play first base against righty Chris Archer on Monday. Hicks is getting a rest day on Monday, but is an appealing option in many fantasy leagues. He starts […]