Nats Not Looking To Trade Right Now

The Washington Nationals don't appear to be sellers right now despite entering play on Wednesday well behind in the wild-card and divisional races. "[We are] still optimistic about the division, and we will do what's necessary to win this year and beyond in any deals we make," general manager Mike Rizzo said. It'd be utterly […]

Asking Price For Whit Merrifield Is High

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield's asking price in trades is very high, as he's controlled through the 2022 season. The Giants could be a fit for him, and the Brewers have also discussed him with the Royals. Merrifield can play almost everywhere on the diamond and is hitting a solid .299/.369/.421 with five home […]

Gleyber Torres Back From DL And In Lineup

The New York Yankees activated second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, and he is batting fifth against Rays starter Ryne Stanek. Infielder Tyler Wade was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Torres should be re-inserted into all fantasy lineups immediately, as he was hitting .294 with 15 […]

Cesar Hernandez Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez will be on the bench Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jesmuel Valentin is at second base and batting eighth in the early start. Hernandez was held without a hit in seven at-bats in Tuesday's marathon. It seems to just be a day off and no word on any […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/18): MLB DFS Lineup

There are 12 total games today, but they are broken into two slates. There is an eight game early slate and a four game late slate. This article will focus around the early slate, as there are significantly more options to choose from on that slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It feels like forever since we've had a solid Early Only slate on a Wednesday, and so the MLB scheduling gods have finally graced us with one. Unfortunately, the Main slate is not as meaty, but we can work with it. FanDuel has split it up such that there are eight games in the Early […]

Javier Baez Gets Wednesday Off

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (knee) will have Wednesday off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baez left Tuesday’s game early after getting struck in the knee by Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and was seen icing his knee after Tuesday’s contest. Baez is considered day-to-day. Baez will be replaced by Ben Zobrist. Zobrist will bat third, […]

Jed Lowrie Breaks Hitless Streak

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie hit a solo homer in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers to break an 0-for-19 skid. He finished the night 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI. Now sitting at 17, Lowrie has set a new career-high in homers. Despite the hitless streak, Lowrie is still having a […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 17)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Several of the top trade chips have already been moved so far […]

Cesar Hernandez Has Worst Game Of His Career

Tuesday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers would end in the early hours of Wednesday, as the marathon game lasted 16 innings. While the Phillies would record seven runs on 11 hits, their leadoff man would not contribute anything at the plate. Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez recorded no hits […]

Javier Baez Should Be Able To Play Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez (knee) was seen icing his knee after he slid into second base on Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon thinks Baez could play on Wednesday. The injury shouldn't keep Baez out for long, if at all. The talented 25-year-old is hitting .293 on the season with 19 home runs, 74 RBI […]

X-Rays Negative On Brandon Drury

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury's (hand) X-rays came back negative, and he's dealing with a bruised left hand. Drury went hitless in two plate appearances before his injury, and he's batting just .176 on the season with one home run and seven RBI. He's mainly just a bat off the bench for the Yankees, […]

Gleyber Torres Expected To Return Wednesday

After missing three weeks with a right hip strain, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will return to the club on Wednesday for his club’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The rookie All-Star was one of the Yankees’ best players in the first half of the season, hitting .294 with 15 home runs […]

Joe Panik To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Panik has been sidelined since July 6. He was hitting just .240 with four home runs, 14 RBI and one steal over 54 games. Panik doesn't do any one thing particularly well to warrant owning him in […]

Brandon Drury Exits After Getting Hit

In the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, the road team lost one of their starters with a potential injury. New York Yankees second baseman Brandon Drury, who was starting and batting seventh, was hit in the hand, taking first base. While he initially stayed in the […]

Jedd Gyorko Out Again on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Gyorko has only batted twice in the last three games because he's been battling an illness. Matt Carpenter will bat first and play third base, while Jose Martinez bats fifth and plays first against righty […]

Nate Orf And Brandon Woodruff Sent To Triple-A

With the Milwaukee Brewers activating Eric Thames and Junior Guerra off of the disabled list, the team has sent second baseman/outfielder Nate Orf and starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff to Triple-A. Orf has hit 0.95 with a home run and stolen base at the major league level in 2018. Woodruff has pitched to a 2-0 record […]

Cesar Hernandez Back In Lineup Against Dodgers

After sitting out Monday's game with a foot injury, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is back in the lineup on Tuesday for the team's game against the Dodgers. It appears that Hernandez's injury was pretty minor and he'll be ready to go going forward. Hernandez is hitting .270 on the season with eight home […]

Daniel Murphy Blasts Home Run on Monday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy hit his second home run of the season on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran finished the day 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Murphy’s home run came in the second inning off right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. It was a welcoming sign for Murphy owners after a slow start to his […]

Charlie Culberson Drives In Two In Losing Effort

Atlanta Braves second baseman Charlie Culberson continues to hit - even Freddie Freeman says that he's the guy who really drives this team. Culberson, who is playing in place of the injured Ozzie Albies, drove in two runs on Tuesday. It doesn't seem to matter where he's put on the field - he finds a […]

Adalberto Mondesi Activated From Family Medical Emergency List

Kansas City Royals middle infielder Adalberto Mondesi has been activated from the family medical emergency list. He had been out since Friday. Outfielder Paulo Orlando was demoted to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Mondesi is hitting .250 with three home runs, 11 RBI and five stolen bases in 2018. He might earn more starts if/when Whit […]

Aaron Hicks Sitting On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will not be in the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The outfield will instead consist of Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. Taking Hicks' place in the lineup will be Brandon Drury, who will man second base. Drury has been revealed as a potential trade […]

Orioles May Trade Jonathan Schoop

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop might be on the move after the Orioles find a trade partner for reliever Zach Britton. Schoop is hitting .360/.355/.653 in July and is a free agent after the 2019 season. The Orioles likely plan to move him if they cannot reach an extension with him. There is nothing […]

Ozzie Albies Remains Out of The Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Albies has now missed three straight games with right hamstring tightness. The Braves have an off day on Wednesday, so hopefully Albies is able to return on Thursday. Charlie Culberson will play second base and […]

Yankees See Brandon Drury As Trade Chip

New York Yankees versatile infielder Brandon Drury might be on his way out of the Bronx. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees offered Drury in a potential trade for now-Cleveland Indians reliever Brad Hand. With Drury being relegated as more of a support player on the Yankees roster, it would seem the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/18): MLB DFS Lineup

We have a monster 14-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 (7/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Tuesday slate, featuring 14 games. There are players that can be used at all of the price ranges, including pitchers and hitters. There are also plenty of teams that look worthy of stacking at this point. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 17

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 […]

Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]