2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 3)

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. It continues to be the waiting game for Atlanta to call up […]

Javier Baez Hits Another Home Run Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez was the Cubs lone bright spot on Tuesday evening versus the Cardinals. Baez hit his fifth home run of the season, a two-run shot, and finished 3-for-4. Baez now has five home runs over the past week and continues to heat up. He also was moved up in the […]

Gleyber Torres Day-To-Day

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres remains day-to-day with lower back stiffness, missing the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders game Tuesday. The 21-year-old infielder is reportedly on the cusp of a major league promotion as he excels in the minors while the Yankees struggle early on this season. Through 11 games this year, Torres is hitting […]

Dodgers Recall Max Muncy From Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled Max Muncy from Triple-A to fill in a utility role. While he hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016, Muncy was hitting an impressive .313 with two home runs and four RBI in nine games at the minor league level to begin 2018. With Logan Forsythe on the disabled […]

Luis Sardinas Recalled from Triple-A, Starting on Tuesday

With Jonathan Schoop remaining sidelined with an oblique injury, the Baltimore Orioles have turned to Luis Sardinas at second base. Sardinas was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday and is starting and batting eighth against the Tigers. Sardinas will be making his Orioles 2018 debut after playing 29 games with the Padres in 2017. While […]

Jonathan Villar Will Rest Tuesday Against Reds

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will take the day off on Tuesday for customary rest as the Brewers take on Sal Romano and the Cincinnati Reds. This would be a platoon case where Villar would sit against lefties, however, Romano is a righty, so this is just a rest day for Villar. Eric Sogard will […]

Jurickson Profar Not on DL Yet

The Texas Rangers moved a man to the disabled list, but it wasn't infielder Jurickson Profar (concussion). The 25-year-old continues to be in the concussion protocol, but the non move seems to suggest that the Rangers don't think the shortstop will be on the mend for long. It's speculation, so take it with a grain of salt, […]

Ben Zobrist Remains In Cubs Lineup

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist will remain in the Cubs lineup in Anthony Rizzo’s first game back from the disabled list. Zobrist started the year on the bench, but with outfielders Ian Happ and Albert Almora struggling, Zobrist will remain in the lineup and bat first. The veteran has been seeing the ball well […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Start at Short and Hit Second

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa will hit second in the lineup and play short in relief of Jurickson Profar and Elvis Andrus against the Tampa Bay Rays. The rookie will make his first career start at the 6, and his spot at the top of the order is more about lack of depth than skill […]

Cesar Hernandez (2B) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez has a .422 OBP to open the 2018 season and has already scored 11 runs. Hernandez only has a .275 batting average, but hit .294 in each of the last two seasons and likely will see his […]

Chris Owings (2B, SS, OF) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Chris Owings has five extra-base hits in 53 plate appearances this season and his ability to play all over the diamond makes him very interesting for fantasy owners. Owings has a .280 batting average this season, slugging […]

Week 3 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts

I hope you are coming off of a week two victory and flying high at 2-0 in your league. Whether you're crushing, or sitting at 0-2, I am here to help you notch that Week Three victory. This article is tailored to points leagues more than traditional 5x5 leagues. While every points league is different, […]

Howie Kendrick Hits Home Run, Continues Quietly Hot Start

Washington Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick went 1-for-4 on Monday with a home run and a walk. The veteran is now slashing .309/.345/.527 with two home runs and seven RBI, providing owners with sneaky value. He's gotten hits in all but two of his last 10 games dating back to April 4. While he has […]

Anthony Rizzo Still On Track To Return Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains on track to return Tuesday evening versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo had missed over a week with back tightness and the Cubs are hoping that his time on the disabled list will prevent any further issues during the season. Owners should be ready to roll with […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Has 1.192 OPS Over The Last Week

New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera has been crushing it this year, but you might not have realized just how good he’s been. He owns a .356/.397/.644 slash line, which includes a .385/.385/.808 (1.192 OPS) line over the past week. Accompanied by three home runs, two doubles, eight runs scored and four RBI thus […]

Yoan Moncada Gets First Stolen Base

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada stole his first base of the season Monday evening. He finished the game 1-for-3. Moncada has been struggling with the bat early on, but it is good to see him being aggressive on the base paths when he has the opportunity. He has 20/20 potential and despite his […]

Hot Prospects to Watch in Week 3: Acuna, Flaherty, Buehler, Calhoun

The weekend has come and gone, and some big name prospects that many thought would be called up are still riding the bus in the minor leagues. Many of these prospects are ready to go and are waiting in Triple-A for that call. It's no longer a question of if these players will be called […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 18

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a MASSIVE 12 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]

Gleyber Torres Pulled From Game With Stiffness

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres (undisclosed) has been playing tremendous baseball at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and talk quickly emerged of an imminent promotion to the majors. Earlier Monday, he was pulled in the fifth inning of the RailRiders game, feeding rumors of that supposed call-up. The truth, however, is that Torres was simply feeling […]

Pirates Recall Max Moroff From Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Max Moroff from Triple-A Indianapolis as their corresponding move to placing Josh Harrison (hand) on the 10-day disabled list. Moroff was hitting .280/.406/.440 with two doubles, a triple, and five RBI through seven minor-league games. The 24-year-old received 140 plate appearances in the big leagues last season and struggled, hitting […]

Enrique Hernandez Bats Third, Kyle Farmer Starting

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kike Hernandez has been moved up to bat third against San Diego lefty starter Robbie Erlin, who is making his first start this year after having spent the season thus far in the bullpen. Hernandez is 1-for-3 in his career against Erlin and will man second base. Kyle Farmer will […]

Jonathan Villar To Hit Leadoff Again

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will hit leadoff again as the Brewers face off against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be the third time in five games that he will hit in the leadoff spot. Villar has started off the year with great contact numbers, including a .280 batting average, and he also has good […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Be Activated Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs will activate first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) from the 10-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game versus the Cardinals. Rizzo missed a little over a week with back tightness, but manager Joe Maddon said he could have played a few days ago if he was eligible. The time off should serve Rizzo […]

Josh Harrison Expected to Miss Six Weeks With Hand Fracture

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hand) will miss around six weeks of action after X-rays revealed a fractured left hand. Harrison was hit by a 95 mph fastball in Sunday's win over the Miami Marlins and left the game immediately. The 30-year-old was hitting .263/.328/.351 with a homer, five RBI and 12 runs scored […]

Monday's Cardinals Game Postponed

Monday's St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs game has been postponed due to cold weather. Adam Wainwright was scheduled to take on Tyler Chatwood, but the game will now be played as part of a split doubleheader at Wrigley Field on July 21. There's been no word from the team yet regarding how or if […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 17

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Jedd Gyorko Back From the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list prior to Monday's game. Gyorko landed on the DL just three games into the season with a hamstring strain. Matt Carpenter will likely move to second base while Jose Martinez will remain at first once his wrist feels better. Kolten Wong seems […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It was a frustrating slate of games on Sunday, with the weather playing spoiler to six games. As I write this, we already have one game eliminated from Monday’s slate, as well. There will be no matchup between BAL/BOS. Naturally, that game was given the highest projected over/under from Vegas. No worries. We still have […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Watch List

Every Monday we’ll be checking in on some names to keep an eye on and add to your watch list. Some may require quick action while others are simply options to keep in mind down the road. We're still in the very early stages of the season but every bit of additional data helps. Here's […]