Trading Up - Nick Pivetta

When the Phillies called up Nick Pivetta last season, he had made five starts at AAA and put up a 1.41 ERA while averaging a 30% K-rate. Many fantasy owners salivated over the numbers when he arrived. He pitched well enough in his debut (2 Rs, 5 IP, 5 Ks) that many folks were patting […]

Adrian Beltre Batting Fourth Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre will head back to the town where his career started Tuesday. He is batting fourth against Dodgers left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Delino DeShields will hit second and Joey Gallo will play first and bat sixth. Ronald Guzman will sit as the pitcher, Bartolo Colon, will be required to hit […]

Jefry Marte to the DL, David Fletcher Recalled

The Los Angeles Angels have placed first baseman Jefry Marte (wrist) on the disabled list. They have recalled middle infielder David Fletcher, who will be making his first trip to the big leagues. With Marte out, Jose Fernandez has a clear path to playing time at first base. Fernandez may be worth a look in […]

Jose Fernandez to Start at First Base on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is in the lineup on Tuesday, batting seventh and playing first base. With Zack Cozart taking over shortstop duties in place of Andrelton Simmons, Luis Valbuena has slid over to everyday duty at third base. And with Shohei Ohtani out indefinitely, Albert Pujols has become a full-time designated […]

Jesus Aguilar To Rest On Tuesday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. With Eric Thames returning to the roster, Aguilar's time at first base will be drastically cut as a result. While he will get all the starts against left-handed pitchers, his status as an everyday first baseman is officially gone. […]

Ryan Braun To Sit Out On Tuesday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Braun has been on fire lately. However, Domingo Santana will take his place in the outfield. With Eric Thames returning from injury, Braun will most likely not start at first base for the rest of the season and will get […]

Eric Thames Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Thames has missed the last six weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Thames was actually activated on Monday, but did not play against the lefty Jose Quintana. He's back in the Brewers lineup on Tuesday and […]

Chris Davis Out Of Lineup Next Two Days

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will be out of the lineup both Tuesday and Wednesday as lefties Eduardo Rodriguez and Chris Sale are slated to start for the Red Sox. Manager Buck Showalter said that the days off are planned in an effort to get Davis out of his season-long slump. Davis has been […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits Clutch Home Run In Extra Innings

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit a solo shot to start the 11th inning with a bang. That gave the Cubs a one-run lead, which they stretched into five. That was the 11th home run of the season for Rizzo. He had a terrible start to the season. He dealt with a few injuries, […]

Peter Alonso Could Be Promoted To Triple-A Soon

While news came out on Monday that New York Mets prospect Peter Alonso would not be called up to the Major Leagues “no matter what” in 2018, apparently that statement thankfully didn’t include a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas. Currently destroying pitching for Double-A Binghamton, Alonso could move up the ranks “soon,” according to general manager […]

Jose Martinez Continues To Lead The Way For Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez has exceeded all expectations this year. He hit a home run on Monday night, bringing his total to 10 on the season. While his home run tally isn't that impressive, he has 42 RBI. He also has 36 runs. His .327 average is much higher than anyone could […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/18): 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a solid Monday night slate, we have a massive Tuesday night slate. There are 15 games tonight, with fantasy options ranging from salary relief to high priced. There are also pitchers at all end of the spectrum tonight. A few teams have tremendous matchups on this slate, while there are also a few higher […]

Jefry Marte Exits with Left Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte exited Monday's game with a left wrist contusion. He is day-to-day for now. If he were to miss any time, 30-year-old Jose Miguel Fernandez would likely see everyday playing time at first base. Albert Pujols is the full-time designated hitter with Shohei Ohtani out, and Luis Valbuena is […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 […]

Jake Bauers Hits First Career HR Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers hit his first career MLB homer Monday versus Toronto. He would reach base four times on Monday, including a two-run HR. Bauers would come around to score three times on Monday to go with the two RBI. Bauers has checked off several career firsts over the last three […]

Jose Martinez Picks Up Three Hits on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez finished Monday's game 3-for-4 with a home run and two singles. He drove in two runs and also scored two of his own. Martinez hadn't shown much power early in the season, but he's been hitting the ball much harder lately. Monday's shot was his 10th home run […]

The State of Baseball - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and the founder of BaseballFam.com, Shane Sullivan, to discuss the state of baseball. The guys talk about how MLB can market the game and players better, what is it that turns casual fans away from the game and are all the new rule changes good for […]

Jefry Marte Starting at First Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte is in the lineup on Monday, hitting sixth and starting at first base. With Shohei Ohtani out for the immediate future, Marte could see an uptick in playing time while veteran Albert Pujols slides over to designated hitter. The Angels have Marte, Jose Fernandez and Luis Valbuena who […]

Eric Thames Activated Off Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list. However, will not start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Thames will most likely get a pinch-hit opportunity after Travis Shaw. However, Thames should not be expected to get more than two at-bats in the game. With Jesus Aguilar proving […]

Ryan Braun Back To Hitting Third In The Order

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has moved from fifth in the lineup back to third. Braun has had very good success hitting fifth in the lineup, hitting .405 in 27 at-bats. Braun has been heating up as of late with six hits in his last two games and looks to continue his success back in […]

Luke Voit Sent Down to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luke Voit was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. Voit is just 2-for-4 with a home run in a pair of brief major league stints so far this year. He'll likely be up and down throughout the year, serving as a powerful bat off the bench.

Ian Desmond Knocks Two Hits, Steals Base

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond had a good game on Sunday as he smacked a couple of singles and stole his seventh base of the season. It was Desmond's first multi-hit game in nearly two weeks, and he continues to be a black hole for batting average as he fumbles along below the Mendoza […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets For June 12

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an eight-game slate on Monday and the player pool will be scarce. Only two games have an over/under of at least nine total runs and only two teams are heavy favorites (-185 or greater). Thankfully, those two teams have pitchers worthy of a roster spot: Cleveland and St. Louis. The Indians are also […]

Mets Won’t Call Up Peter Alonso “No Matter What” In 2018

If for some reason you’ve been holding onto mashing New York Mets first baseman prospect Peter Alonso in a redraft league, you can probably safely cut bait for 2018. According to Mets radio announcer Howie Rose, citing a “pretty strong source” with the team, the Mets will not call up Alonso to the majors “no […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/11/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight features an eight game main slate, which isn't bad for a Monday night. There's not true ace, but Carlos Carrasco checks in as the highest-priced pitcher on the slate and likely cash game chalk. There are numerous GPP possibilities at the position, highlighted by Madison Bumgarner, Jack Flaherty, and Andrew Heaney. There are also […]

Paul Goldschmidt Drives In Two More Runs Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored while completing the sweep of the Rockies on Sunday. Goldschmidt capped an absolutely dominant series with his sixth and seventh extra base hits at Coors Field. Over the three game set, Goldschmidt drove in nine runs, […]

Miguel Cabrera's Struggles Continue

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back, hamstring) has watched his batting average steadily decline since returning from the disabled list on June 1st. While he's hit safely ten times since his return, he has just two multi-hit games in that stretch and was hitless on Sunday, dropping his average from .323 to .301 on […]