Josh Bell is Out on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Freese will bat sixth and play first base against lefty Alex Wood. Bell does not hit quite as well against left-handed pitching, so the Pirates will go with Freese at first for Monday's […]

Matt Adams Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams (finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday. Adams was able to hit in a simulated game without any issues on Monday. There is a chance that Adams is activated and back with the Nats on Wednesday. He's been out since mid-June but is very close […]

Ryan Zimmerman Nearing Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) hit in a simulated game on Monday. Matt Adams (finger) and Matt Wieters (hamstring) were also able to get in some swings during Monday's sim game. Zimmerman was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Saturday, and isn't eligible to return until July 9. He's struggled this season, […]

Jorge Polanco Batting Fifth, Joe Mauer Back In

After reinstating shortstop Jorge Polanco, the Minnesota Twins have inserted him into the starting lineup on Monday. He will bat fifth after outfielder Robbie Grossman and before third baseman Willians Astudillo. First baseman Joe Mauer is back in the lineup and will lead off. Max Kepler is at center field and Bobby Wilson will catch […]

Ryon Healy Has Three Home Runs In Last 10 Games

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy has enjoyed some strong offensive performances recently and has three home runs over his last 10 games. He has seven runs batted in during this stretch and now for the season has 16 home runs with 49 runs driven in. Healy has brought power to a Mariners lineup this […]

Tigers Recall Jim Adduci from Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers have recalled first baseman Jim Adduci from Triple-A. Adduci was hitting .309 with seven home runs, 44 RBI and eight stolen bases over 70 minor league games. Adduci will be a part of the mix at first base in Detroit and is a player to monitor if he can earn enough starts.

Jake Bauers Sitting Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers is not in the starting lineup in a National League park on Monday. C.J. Cron is at first base and will hit sixth against Marlins starter Wei-Yen Chen. Cron is an interesting DFS flier today against a lefty, as he's hitting .264 with five of his 16 home […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nice nine game slate for this Monday evening. There are a number of good pitching options, highlighted by Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber. However, there are also a couple expensive stack options that figure to come through in a big way, with Cleveland and San Francisco leading the way. The Reds/White Sox […]

Miguel Sano Heating Up In Minors

Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano has been making noise since his demotion to the minors. On June 14, the Twins shocked many by sending Sano — a year removed from an All-Star campaign — all the way down to Class-A Fort Myers. In an effort to fix the mechanics plaguing him and resetting his season, […]

Lourdes Gurriel In Lineup, Teoscar Hernandez Hitting Cleanup

Recently recalled second baseman Lourdes Gurriel will be in the starting lineup and will bat ninth for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Devon Travis will sit in favor of Gurriel. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will bat fourth, Randal Grichuk will bat second and Kevin Pillar will bat sixth. Curtis Granderson will lead off while serving as […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a rare fourth of July on a Wednesday, so there’s no true “holiday weekend.” That effects the DFS community because we would typically have a full, 15-game slate to work with on the extended weekend. Instead, there is only 10 games on Monday, and one of those matchups is starting at 1:07pm EST […]

Trading Up: Javier Baez

Before the season, Chicago Cubs manager, Joe “Hates Your Fantasy Baseball Team” Maddon challenged Javier Baez to make himself so productive that Maddon would be forced to start Baez every day. Many fantasy owners are well aware of Maddon’s tendency to split playing time between several strong players, thereby decreasing their volume and consequently their […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - xwOBA w/RISP (Week 14)

Statcast is a fun tool, at least if you love stats. If you didn't, you wouldn't be reading this, nor would you spend hours poring through the waiver wire or farm system reports in search of the next big thing to hit the majors. Only baseball brings that kind of unbridled passion for a past-time […]

Freddie Freeman Blasts Homer In Win Over Cards

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman does not get denied for long. After not going deep since June 15, he started July off on the right foot by smashing a two-run homer on Sunday. The lefty slugger now has 16 and he's well on pace for a 100+ RBI season. Keep starting him.

John Hicks (C/1B, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers first baseman/catcher John Hicks was a hot waiver add when Miguel Cabrera went down with a season-ending injury. While the Tigers' catcher may not be as coveted as he was earlier in the season, he is still seeing regular playing time for […]

Yuli Gurriel (1B, HOU) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel finished last week with three days on paternity leave and was subsequently dropped in a few leagues. Remember, his value is based on two things, batting average and opportunity. Over the last seven days, Gurriel is […]

Buster Posey Sitting Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting a routine day of rest Sunday against the Diamondbacks. Posey has been having a solid year thus far, but because of his age and position he plays, he is going to have more off days than most. Nick Hundley is starting in his place Sunday.

Marwin Gonzalez Out Sunday

Houston Astros utility man Marwin Gonzalez is sitting Sunday against the Rays. Gonzalez has been awful over the past two weeks batting just .095 through 42 at bats. Gonzalez has been lucky to get playing time recently with a few injuries throughout the lineup, but it seems like even with Carlos Correa and George Springer […]

Wil Myers Erupts Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers achieved his best game of the season Saturday night, blasting a home run and collecting three RBI in four at-bats. Myers crushed an opposite-field dinger in the third inning then brought home two more Padres with a double in the fifth. Myers has battled various ailments this season and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a nine game featured slate this Sunday, and it's a day where bad teams will be in the spotlight on DFS. That's because some bad teams are in favorable hitting matchups, making this an interesting day on the hitting side of things. CWS @ TEX and LAA @ BAL both a 10 O/U, […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

The Corner Store is open! It is week 14 and the options are quite limited. We've gotten to the part of the season where reality has set in. Replacement corner infielders who once were performing well beyond their skills have come back down to earth. With a basic junkyard of options on the waiver wire, it […]

The Cut List (Week 14): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 14 of the Cut List. In this edition, I take a look at the recent performances of Joey Gallo, Tommy Pham, Travis Shaw, and Kyle Hendricks. Has Gallo underperformed expectations? Why is Pham hitting .246? Is Shaw not the bonafide slugger we thought he was? Is Hendricks viable in standard leagues? I […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Watch List

This is the point in the season where things start to get interesting, especially in fantasy circles. Prospects continue to rise and the real life trade deadline is just a month away, which means potential new opportunities for some of baseball’s brightest. It also means sample sizes are getting ever so larger, helping us make […]

Greg Bird Out of Lineup Saturday

Yankees first baseman Greg Bird is not in Saturday's lineup against Boston. The lefty slugger will hit the bench in favor of righty Brandon Drury who was recently activated from the disabled list. Drury will get the start at first base and bat seventh against Chris Sale. This is the not the best matchup for […]

Eric Hosmer Raps Three Singles Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer knocked three singles in five at-bats Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hosmer was in a 2-for-15 funk (.133) in his last four games and Friday raises his slash back to .277/.351/.440. Hosmer's been fairly consistent in 2018 but the Padres and fantasy owners would love to see more […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games which is normal for a Saturday and gives us six games in the early slate which starts at 4 pm and a seven-game night slate. Solid options across the board, so I'll try to hit on a few from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/30/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got all 30 teams in action on Saturday and a big day on DraftKings with six different slates to choose from. The all-day slate covers all 15 matchups and starts at 1pm eastern, while the featured slate starts at 7pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

Pat Valaika Hits First Homer Of 2018

Colorado Rockies backup infielder Pat Valaika has had a dreadful season so far this year, but when he got a surprise start on Friday, he took full advantage by blasting his first home run of 2018 off Rich Hill. The solo shot stood as the game's only run into the 8th inning, and the Rockies […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 14

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 14) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 14, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]