Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 11)

The Tampa Bay Rays decided to call up their entire minor league system this past week. Well, not their entire team, but three notable prospects all got the call this past week and if they sell off the rest of their team, which seems not unlikely, we could see more minor leaguers come up in […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 11: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 11 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 steamrolls through June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]

Brian Dozier Hitless Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier saw his struggles continue on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Dozier went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in his team's 5-2 loss. The hitless performance drops Dozier's batting average to .233 with a .716 OPS, nine homers, 39 runs and 26 RBI this season. Dozier's struggles […]

Gleyber Torres Sets Personal Home Run Record

Entering Wednesday’s game between the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals, rookie infielder Gleyber Torres had 11 home runs for the big league club. That total was tied for the most he’d hit in any level of professional baseball, meaning he broke his personal record in less than two months. Since his arrival at the […]

Jesmuel Valentin Hits First Career Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies utility player Jesmuel Valentin started in right field and batted seventh against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. He would go on to have the best offensive game of his early career, picking up three hits, including a solo home run in the 7-2 loss. Valentin’s ninth-inning blast was his first career home […]

Niko Goodrum Shines as Miguel Cabrera's Replacement

Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum had himself a very nice night, going 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a comeback win over the Minnesota Twins. Goodrum and John Hicks will be platooning starts at first base to fill in for Miguel Cabrera, and the beginning of this new chapter […]

Matt Carpenter Not in the Lineup for Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. It seems to just be a day off for Carpenter, who has finally started to hit after an atrocious start to the season. Jedd Gyorko will play third base and Harrison Bader will be in the outfield, batting first.

Wilmer Flores Doubles In First Rehab Game

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores (back) has almost been a forgotten man with all the injuries the team has suffered, but he should be back with the Amazins in a matter of days. Out since May 27 due to back soreness, Flores began his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Tuesday. He finished 1-for-3 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/13/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For reasons unbeknownest to me, FanDuel decided to split the afternoon games into smaller, unattractive slates. Luckily, nine of the games are being played under the lights in the Main slate - and this post will focus on that action. Once we get closer to first pitch, I'll call out some notable line movement and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a plethora of games today, but they are broken down into two slates. The later slate features nine games, and that is the larger slate. That is also the slate that we will be focusing on here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Sitting For Wednesday's Matinee

New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera is sitting out the Amazins Wednesday matinee against the Atlanta Braves. Cabrera seemed to have injured his hamstring running to first base on Sunday night against the New York Yankees, but evidently the off day on Monday was enough rest as he played against the Braves on Tuesday. […]

Three-Game Hitting Streak For Devon Travis

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis may not be lighting the baseball world on fire, but he is doing just enough to keep his name in the mix as a player to keep an eye on. In a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Travis finished 1-for-3 with the team’s lone […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 14

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. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 11: 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 11)

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. I don’t know about you all, but it was a rough weekend. […]

Scott Kingery Leads Phillies Offense To Victory

Batting fifth and starting at shortstop on Tuesday night, Scott Kingery was the offensive star of the game as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. The 24-year-old kicked things off earlier, smacking a three-run home run to left in the very first inning. While it was his only hit of […]

Yoan Moncada Knocks One Out Of The Park Tuesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada led off Tuesday’s game with a home run. Moncada finished 1-for-4 and struck out twice. Moncada had been in a funk coming into Tuesday’s contest, as he had just 22 hits over his past 110 at-bats. Moncada will have his ups and downs in his first full year, […]

Ozzie Albies Crushes Grand Slam To Help Braves Beat Mets

Look out, MLB. Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is starting to heat up again. After not homering since May 22, he's gone deep two games in a row. After going deep on Sunday, Albies launched a ball into the stands on Tuesday with the bases loaded in the sixth. The grand slam was the big […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dustin Pedroia Has Not Started Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is still sidelined from the knee inflammation that put him on the disabled list back on June 2. Pedroia, who says he is feeling better every day, has still not participated in any baseball-related activities. He is traveling with the team, which suggests that the injury is non-severe. […]

Daniel Murphy Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) is back in the starting lineup for the first time in 2018. Murphy will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. He rejoined the Nats on Sunday, but Tuesday will be his first game action of the season. Murphy should […]

Kyle Schwarber Sitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Tuesday. The Cubs face Brewers starter Chase Anderson and Schwarber is hitless in his career versus him in 14 at-bats. Ben Zobrist will take the place of Schwarber and bat fifth Tuesday. Zobrist has been having a nice season and is worthy of consideration in DFS Tuesday.

Asdrubal Cabrera Is “Ready To Go” On Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) is “ready to go” and will be in the lineup Tuesday, according to general manager Sandy Alderson. Cabrera seemed to have injured his hamstring running to first base on Sunday night against the New York Yankees, leading many to believe he would sit out at least a few […]

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 […]

Robinson Cano May Not be Everyday Second Baseman Upon Return

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano may not be used every day when he returns from his suspension in August. Cano can return from his suspension on Aug. 14 but will not be eligible to play in the postseason. General manager Jerry Dipoto said Monday, "If we want to be in the postseason - which […]

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 […]

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 […]