Brock Holt Leaves Game With Knee Injury
Boston Red Sox utility man Brock Holt was forced to leave the game on Friday with an apparent knee injury. Holt was spiked during a defense play at second base. While the severity of the injury is not yet known, he was able to walk off the field on his own power. An update should […]
Ozzie Albies Leaves Game With Apparent Injury
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was forced from the team's game on Friday with an apparent injury. It is not yet known exactly what the injury is and how severe it might be. The team will likely provide an update following the game. He was replaced at second by Charlie Culberson.
Josh Harrison Remains Out On Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) remained out of the team's lineup on Friday. He was forced out of Pittsburgh's final game prior to the All-Star break will a hamstring injury and he still isn't ready to return. There's no word on when he might return, although not playing after a long period off […]
Matt Carpenter Has a Game for the Ages on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had an unbelievable game on Friday, going 5-for-5 with three home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, and four runs scored. He became only the second player in baseball history to hit three homers and two doubles in a game. After a laughably bad start to the season, Carpenter has […]
Sean Rodriguez Activated Off DL, Starting Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Sean Rodriguez (quadriceps) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and has been plugged into the starting lineup on Friday. Rodriguez will bat seventh and play second base against righty Tyler Mahle. Josh Harrison (hamstring) is not starting in this game, but could be back this weekend. Rodriguez is not worth […]
Jose Pirela Sitting Out on Friday
San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jose Pirela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Carlos Asuaje will bat second and play second base against righty Jake Arrieta. Asuaje is not worth owning in fantasy leagues, but is hitting .275/.350/.392 off right-handed pitching this season. He could be worth a […]
Gleyber Torres To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday
New York Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres (hip) will begin his rehab assignment on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The team is expecting Torres to return for the last game of their series with the Rays next Wednesday. Torres should return to his role as the everyday second baseman next week after hitting .294 […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Miss Rest Of Season
San Diego Padres top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. (thumb) is expected to need surgery and miss the rest of the season after fracturing his left thumb while attempting a stolen base on Thursday at Double-A San Antonio. The good news is the Padres don't expect the injury to affect him past this year. There remains […]
Brandon Drury Called Up Friday
The New York Yankees recalled infielder Brandon Drury from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Drury has hit just .178/.260/.289 with one home run and seven RBI in 45 at-bats with the Yanks this year and will be just a bench bat in the Bronx. You can avoid him for now in fantasy leagues.
Padres Expecting Bad News On Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the team is expecting bad news on shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr.'s left thumb injury. "We'll have more information here this weekend, but right now, the possibilities... potentially a fracture, potentially some ligament damage... He's probably going to miss some time," Preller said. Tatis injured the thumb […]
Adalberto Mondesi Placed On Emergency Leave
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was placed on the family medical emergency list on Friday, and the team recalled infielder Ramon Torres from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Mondesi could be away from the team for up to a week. With KC nowhere near contention, they have given Mondesi everyday playing time at […]
Week 16 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
I do enjoy the All-Star break, but forgive me for wanting it to end almost the second the final pitch is thrown in the All-Star game. Waiting for regular season games to come back in the dead of summer is no fun. I honestly had no idea what to do with myself Wednesday and Thursday. […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups
I hope you were able to enjoy the small break from baseball DFS, where you could sleep in, enjoy the outside, and spend time with your family, until the marathon of a second half begins. Now, it’s time to buckle down and grind for the rest of the season. We have 14 games in our […]
Brad Miller Expected to Lose Playing Time
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brad Miller has struggled with the bat since joining the Brewers organization this season. Miller has seen plenty of playing time at second base, but could be looking at some off days this weekend. The Dodgers have lefties Rich Hill, Clayton Kershaw, and Alex Wood lined up for this weekend against the […]
Willson Contreras And Javier Baez Will Sit Thursday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and second baseman Javier Baez will both rest on Thursday. Contreras and Baez both appeared in the All-Star game on Tuesday and will receive an extra day of rest. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez at second base and Victor Caratini will be behind the plate. The Cubs offense will face […]
Power Risers/Fallers for Week 16: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Week 16 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has already hit the All-Star Break, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]
Breyvic Valera Sent To Orioles
Los Angeles Dodgers minor league infielder Breyvic Valera has been sent to the Baltimore Orioles as part of the trade package for Manny Machado. Valera is not currently ranked in the Dodgers' top-30 prospects, however, he is the only player in the trade package with major league experience. He's appeared in 25 games at the major […]
Brewers Expected To Target Brian Dozier
The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to target Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier now that they've lost out on shortstop Manny Machado. The Brewers will also look to upgrade their pitching. Dozier started off slow but has hit .298 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 15 games this month and is hitting .230 […]
Josh Harrison Hopeful to Avoid DL Stint
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) will work out with the Pirates on Thursday, and will hopefully be able to play this weekend. Harrison was pulled from Sunday's contest against the Brewers due to left hamstring discomfort. The Pirates are hopeful that they caught the injury early enough that Harrison is not to miss any […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 16: 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 16)
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. Happy All-Star Break everyone! The Home Run Derby was electric, the Futures […]
Dee Gordon On Pace For 16 Walks This Season
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon has enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular, first half with his new team this season. Outside of a .248/.264/.273 line in the month of June following a broken toe injury, Gordon has been a consistent presence at the top of the order. His 22 stolen bases by far leads the […]
Orioles Listening To Offers On Walk-Year Players
The Baltimore Orioles, who are clearly about to trade shortstop Manny Machado, could also listen to offers for starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy and second baseman Jonathan Schoop. “I think their goal is to trade their walk-year guys Machado, Britton, [Brad] Brach and Adam Jones, but they are not hanging up the phone […]
NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 16
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 […]
Christian Arroyo Activated From DL, Optioned To Minors
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (oblique) was activated from the disabled list on Monday and then optioned to Triple-A Durham. The Rays feel Arroyo needs more time in the minors, as he's hit under .200 at Durham. He's slashing .264/.339/.396 with only one homer and six RBI in 53 at-bats at the big league […]
Gleyber Torres Aiming to Return Next Week
New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (hip) hopes to be activated off the disabled list on July 23. Torres took batting practice on Sunday as he continues to work his way back from a right hip strain. Torres is expected to play some games at High-A Tampa, and will hopefully be able to rejoin the […]
Jose Altuve Trailing Mookie Betts For Batting Crown At Break
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (.332) heads into the All-Star break trailing only Mookie Betts (.359) for baseball's batting crown. It has been just another ho-hum season for the reigning MVP, stuffing the box score with elite numbers. He is well on his way to his fifth straight 200-hit season and currently leads all […]
Javier Baez Leading Off for National League in All-Star Game
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will lead off for the National League team in the 2018 All-Star Game. The rest of the lineup reads Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Freddie Freeman, Matt Kemp, Bryce Harper, Nick Markakis, Brandon Crawford, Willson Contreras. Max Scherzer will start on the mound for the NL.
Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Duffy has been a solid points producer this year on a Tampa Bay Rays team that has a limited number of fantasy relevant players. He's having one of his best years so far at 27 years old. He's hitting .317 and […]