Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 14

We all suffer from recency bias, whether we realize it or not. It's easy in this day and age. Highlights and long-winded articles about who you should add, drop, or trade color our perception even more, but the numbers tell the true story. If any sport demands that we step back and take a macro view […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for July 1

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Trey Mancini With Three Hits Friday, Starting To Heat Up

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a nice day at the plate in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Angels, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, and a walk batting leadoff. He is hitting just .234 for the season but has stepped it up lately, batting .391 in his last seven games. While he […]

Greg Bird Homers Twice In Yankees Win

Greg Bird’s performance at the plate has been the subject of much discussion since he returned to the New York Yankees after missing the first two months of the season with an ankle injury. On Friday, the club increased the pressure on the 25-year-old by recalling Brandon Drury from Triple-A after migraines, blurred vision and […]

Joe Mauer Turns In Huge Game Friday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer turned in a vintage performance on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Mauer, batting leadoff, went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and five RBI in his team's 10-6 loss to Chicago. Mauer, who isn't known much for his power these days, was a dominant force on Friday. The big […]

C.J. Cron Resting on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Cron is getting a day off against Astros' righty Gerrit Cole. Matt Duffy will serve as DH and bat second on Friday. Cron has been slumping lately, but his power alone makes him worth […]

A.J. Reed Will Make Season Debut Friday

Houston Astros first baseman A.J. Reed has been recalled from Triple-A and will make his season debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Reed was hitting .266/.379/.536 with 18 home runs and 67 RBI in Triple-A this season. He could see a few starts over at first base with Yuli Gurriel on paternity leave. […]

Daniel Murphy Sitting on Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Mark Reynolds will bat sixth and will fill in at first base. Wilmer Difo bats seventh and covers second base on Friday. Murphy has struggled since returning from the disabled list. Both Reynolds and Difo should […]

Danny Valencia Starting in Right Field Friday

Baltimore Orioles corner infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia is in the starting lineup versus Angels' righty Felix Pena on Friday. Colby Rasmus who normally starts in right field will get the day off. Rasmus has been struggling with the bat since his return from the disabled list. Valencia is worth a look in AL-only and deep leagues. […]

Ian Desmond Triples In A Pair Of Runs

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond smashed the first pitch he saw in the fourth inning to drive in Gerardo Parra and Trevor Story. The triple was Desmond's second of the season, and it was one of the success stories as he returns to his hyper-aggressive approach. Desmond had recently taken a more patient mindset […]

Steve Pearce Making Red Sox Debut, Batting Cleanup

The Boston Red Sox did not have to wait long to get Steve Pearce into their lineup. After acquiring the 35-year-old last night, Pearce will be starting at first base on Friday against the New York Yankees. Mitch Moreland will be on the bench. Pearce is in an enviable position as he is batting in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It appears to be a beautiful day across the country and we've got a lot of delightful pitching matchups that make this Main slate tonight very enticing. The Twins and Cubs unfortunately don't get to join the party as their first pitch time is at 5pm, but the other 14 games will be played under […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There’s a weird 5:05pm (EST) start on the board for Friday between the Twins and Cubs in Wrigley. Unfortunately, that matchup won’t be included in the slate, making Friday a 14-game (max) docket. We have five games to choose from with over/unders of at least nine total runs. The highest total on the board is […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Eric Thames Plays Hero on Thursday

Brewers leadoff hitter Eric Thames hit the go-ahead home run in Thursday's game against Cincinnati. Thames smashed a three-run bomb in the top of the seventh inning to put the Brewers up by one. Milwaukee maintained the lead and went on to win the game behind powerful efforts from Thames and fellow slugger Jesus Aguilar. […]

Jesus Aguilar is a Man on a Mission

Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar slugged home run number 19 Thursday against Cincinnati. He is now tied with Bryce Harper and Nolan Arenado for the National League HR lead. However, one of these things is not like the others. Harper and Arenado were both first-round picks; Aguilar is still on the waiver wire in over […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 30

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Chris Davis Hits Home Run In Second Straight Game Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. Davis took a fourth-inning Mike Leake fastball deep to left-center field for his seventh HR of the season and his second in the last two games. Davis is hitting just .155 […]

Carlos Santana Slumping Once Again

In his first season in the National League following eight seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana is poised for the worst season of his career. After striking out twice and failing to record a hit in three plate appearances Thursday night against the Nationals, the Dominican is hitting an abysmal […]

Red Sox Acquire Steve Pearce from Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox got the right-handed batter they were looking for on Thursday evening as they swung a deal to get first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce from the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston also received cash considerations in the deal while they gave up minor-league infielder Santiago Espinal. The 23-year-old Espinal projects to be a utility […]

Logan Morrison Hits Ninth Homer

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo homer, and two runs scored in his team's 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Morrison launched what was his ninth homer of the season in the seventh inning to give the Twins a 1-0 lead. The veteran slugger […]

Matt Adams Plans to Take Batting Practice Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams (finger) plans to take batting practice with the team on Friday. Adams was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday after fracturing his left index finger. It's unclear how long Adams will be sidelined, but it appears he is progressing well so far. Adams is hitting .275/.351/.575 with 13 […]

Ryan Zimmerman Could Start Rehab Assignment Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) could start a rehab assignment as early as Monday. Zimmerman continues to make progress and could be back with the Nats in early July. The veteran slugger has struggled this season, but is still worth a look in most leagues. He's probably not worth stashing at the second, […]

Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel Both Out On Thursday

With Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) on the shelf and first baseman Yuli Gurriel on paternity leave, the team had to do some shuffling in their lineup for Thursday. Tyler White will start at first base and Marwin Gonzalez will start at shortstop. Brian McCann is back behind the plate to catch for Lance […]

Eric Thames Leading Off, Jesus Aguilar Batting Third on Thursday

The Milwaukee Brewers have shaken their lineup around on Thursday with the return of Travis Shaw. Eric Thames, the power-hitting lefty is batting first and the scorching Jesus Aguilar is in the three-hole. Aguilar has seven home runs over the past 15 days and an OPS over 1.000. Lorenzo Cain had recently been batting third […]

Jefry Marte Begins Rehab Assignment Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jefry Marte (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with High-A Inland Empire. Marte was placed on the disabled list back on June 12, but looks to be nearing a return sometime next week. Marte will likely see a fair amount of time at third base with Zack Cozart (shoulder) […]

Eduardo Nunez Sitting On Thursday Versus Angels

Boston Red Sox second baseman is not in the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Brock Holt will bat sixth and take his place at second base, though he is not a quality streamer for the matchup. The Sox are going with a balanced lineup of four righties and five lefties against […]

Bryce Harper Leading Off, Adam Eaton Sitting Thursday

Washington Nationals star outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the leadoff spot on Thursday against the Phillies for the first time in five games. Shortstop and resident speed demon Trea Turner will bat fifth. First baseman Daniel Murphy will bat cleanup. Adam Eaton will sit for the outing, with Harper, Juan Soto, and Michael A. […]

Aaron Altherr Sitting, Nick Williams Batting Fifth Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr will sit on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Taking his place and batting fifth in the lineup is outfielder Nick Williams, who had himself quite the game the last time he faced Tanner Roark (2-for-4 with three runs batted in). It’s the only change in the lineup and batting order […]

Buster Posey Sitting Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher and first baseman Buster Posey is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. It's just a routine day of rest for Posey as the Giants want to keep him fresh. Nick Hundley will be catching in his place with Brandon Belt at first base.