Ben Zobrist Won’t Start Wednesday Versus Braves

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist will rest Wednesday versus the Braves. Replacing Zobrist in right field and in the No. 8 spot will be Ian Happ. Happ has been a boom-or-bust player this year and will face Brandon McCarthy.

Nick Senzel To Increase Baseball Activity

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel (vertigo) is heading to the team's spring training facility in Arizona to ramp up his baseball activity. Senzel has been on the disabled list since experiencing dizziness at the beginning of May. The team has been extra cautious with him because this is the second time in a year […]

Matt Carpenter Falls to the Seventh Spot in the Order

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter was dropped down to the seventh spot in the batting order for Wednesday's game. Carpenter was given the entire weekend off to work on his swing and responded by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday. He'll enter Wednesday's game hitting .140/.286/.272. The Cardinals have a fairly deep infield, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 17

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have somewhat of an odd Wednesday slate of games. There are two slates - early and late. The early slate has significantly more games, but the late slate, as always, is technically featured. I utilized players from both slates for this article to give you the optimal chance at cashing on both slates tonight. […]

Matt Davidson Returns To Lineup, Tim Anderson Will Sit Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest Wednesday versus the Pirates. Anderson has cooled off significantly and is hitting just .184 over his last 38 at-bats. Third baseman Yolmer Sanchez will slide over to shortstop and designated hitter Matt Davidson will be at third base on Wednesday. Make sure to remove Anderson from your […]

AL-Only Waiver Team of the Week - MLB Week 7

Every week a significant player will hit the disabled list, start a slump, or a get traded out the division. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long terms standings of a team, but failing to take advantage of […]

Eduardo Nunez's Stock Continues To Fall

Boston Red Sox utility player Eduardo Nunez continues to struggle and has disappointed fantasy managers thus far. On Tuesday, Nunez went 0-for-4 against the Athletics, which is indicative of his entire season. Prior to the year, managers expected Nunez to provide speed with a little power. He has yet to really do either, as he […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 7: 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 […]

Daniel Murphy To Rehab Playing Full Games In Florida

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) will play full extended spring training games in West Palm Beach, Florida, to test his knee. The Nationals are ramping up his baseball activities after seeing him run intensely in Arizona recently. No timetable has been given for his return yet, however. Murphy is still recovering from microfracture […]

Ben Zobrist Plays Hero On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist drove in the winning run in Tuesday with a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. Zobrist finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk. A favorite of manager Joe Maddon, Zobrist continues to find his way in the lineup and is now hitting .290.

Matt Carpenter Back in the Lineup for Tuesday's Series Opener

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Carpenter was on the bench for the entire weekend series against the San Diego Padres so that he'd have a chance to work on his swing. He's hitting just .145/.294/.282 so far this season, and […]

Robinson Cano's Suspension to Begin While on DL

According to MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman, the 80-game suspension for Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will begin immediately despite Cano currently being on the disabled list with a fractured right pinkie. The official statement from the Office of the Commissioner also says that the suspension will be effective immediately. This news should bring […]

Robinson Cano To Be Suspended 80 Games

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will be suspended for 80 games for violating the league's joint drug agreement for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a source. Along with the fact that Cano is on the disabled list with a fractured bone in his hand, this news essentially rules him out for the rest of the […]

Power Risers and Fallers for Week 7: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 7 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends be positive or negative. As we power through the second half of May, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 16

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 […]

Yoan Moncada Activated From Disabled List

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game. Moncada missed the minimum 10 days after suffering a tight hamstring. Moncada has been off to a strong start and offers 20/20 potential. Jose Rondon was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 7: Gordon, Thaiss, Clementina, Raley

Chicks dig the long ball. That's why in this week's look at the hot prospects to watch we're going to focus exclusively on hitters who have been on a tear recently. Now with these hot-hitting prospects we're going to look at, that doesn't mean there haven't been some great pitching performances these last two weeks. […]

NL-Only Waiver Team of the Week: MLB Week 7

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 […]

Nick Senzel Could Return To Action By End Of May

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel (vertigo) could return to action by the end of May, according to reports. Senzel was placed on the 10-day disabled list on May 10 after he experienced dizziness during a game on May 3. The Reds are understandably being cautious with their prized prospect, who also dealt with vertigo […]

Week 7 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups And Cuts

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Niko Goodrum Socks Two Homers Monday

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum has been the team's hottest hitter of late and Monday's performance only emphasized that point. The switch hitter clubbed two home runs to lead Detroit past Cleveland Monday, giving him three homers in the last seven days to go along with a .364/.391/.864 triple-slash line. He's seen a major […]

Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em - Champions Analysis Podcast

RotoBaller writer and ranker Kyle Richardson is joined by co-hosts Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to play "hold 'em or fold 'em" for MLB players. Which players off to slow starts should you wait on and which should you move on from? The guys also cover the latest fantasy baseball news and notes, #TrendingNow, and […]

Jonathan Villar Proving Why He Should Start With Three-Hit Game

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, three runs and a stolen base in the 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. While Villar's starts have been limited since the start of May with only five in 10 games, he's been quite great contact-wise. This game brings him up to a […]

Tyler Saladino Hits Inside-The-Park Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino came in the game to pinch hit and hit a two-run, inside-the-park home run in the 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Saladino has done surprisingly well ever since joining the Brewers, as he now has four hits in eight at-bats for a .500 batting average along with a 1.500 […]

Pat Valaika Called Up From Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder Pat Valaika has been called up from Triple-A Albuquerque after DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day disabled list. This season in the majors, Valaika holds an abysmal .103 batting average in 58 at-bats so far. He's expected to share time at the keystone with Daniel Castro and will only be an […]

DJ LeMahieu To 10-Day Disabled List With Thumb Sprain

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering from a left thumb sprain in the game on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Pat Valaika has been called up in a corresponding move. This is now the second DL stint for LeMahieu, who just came off the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another huge Tuesday slate tonight. There are 14 games, and we have plenty of ways to construct lineups tonight. There are a ton of elite hitters with a few great salary relief arms. There are also a couple elite pitchers with multiple salary relief hitters. It's a matter of how you want to […]

Dustin Pedroia Goes 1-For-3 in Rehab Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) completed his first rehab game with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox on Monday, finishing 1-for-3 with a single and a run scored. Now seven months removed from left knee surgery, Pedroia said he "felt good up there." The Boston second baseman is coming off a career-low 99 […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Deep Yet Again As Braves Win

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies homered again on Monday, going 3-for-5 with a solo shot. Bryce Harper has to be wondering when he's going to have to stop looking in the rearview mirror with Albies. This is a guy that you want in your lineup day in and day out in all fantasy leagues.