Evan Longoria Out Thursday
After having played in each of the first 13 San Francisco Giants games this season, starting third baseman Evan Longoria will have a game off Thursday night. The Giants will take on the Colorado Rockies in a battle of NL West basement-dwellers. The 33-year-old is struggling thus far, hitting just .188 with one home run […]
Max Muncy Exits With Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy exited Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals early after appearing to suffer a hand injury. The 28-year-old was playing at second base when he booted a grounder. This occurred in the fifth inning and he was subsequently removed in favor of Chris Taylor as the Dodgers fell, 11-7. […]
Tigers-Twins Postponed For Friday
The game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins scheduled for Friday has already been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on May 11. Michael Pineda was set to start for the Twins, going up against Daniel Norris, who is filling in for Matt Moore […]
Tommy La Stella Has Three Homers In Last Three Games
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella is in the midst of a power surge, hitting three home runs over his last three games. The former Chicago Cub took advantage of his familiarity with Milwaukee Brewers pitching by taking them deep three times in a three-game series. La Stella now has seven runs batted in […]
Zack Cozart Failing To Make Impact
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart has only one hit through his first 30 at-bats (.033) heading into the weekend's action. The 33-year-old has been a huge disappointment since signing with the Angels before the 2018 season and has failed to make an impact in the first month of this season. It's becoming increasingly more […]
Nick Senzel Weeks Away From Playing Games
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel's (ankle) progression has been encouraging, but the team's top prospect is still a couple of weeks away from playing in games at any level. Senzel made a case to be the team's starting center fielder to open the season, but his injury set him […]
Marcell Ozuna, Matt Carpenter Sitting Out
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna and third baseman Matt Carpenter are both taking the day off on Thursday. Carpenter gets the day off a day after signing a two-year contract extension with the Red Birds. Tyler O'Neill draws into left field and will bat fifth, while Jedd Gyorko is starting at the hot corner […]
Jeimer Candelario Batting Second Thursday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will fill the second slot in the order on Thursday following the removal of Nicholas Castellanos (toe) from the lineup. Candelario is batting just .183 on the season thus far but has two hits in six at-bats against Indians starter Shane Bieber, whom he will face Thursday.
Matt Chapman Resting Thursday
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder will start at the hot corner and is hitting sixth against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. Chapman is hitting .305 (18-for-59) with four home runs, nine runs and nine RBI in the early going and is quickly becoming […]
AL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
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 […]
Waiver Wire Strategy - Recycling Post-Hype Draft Sleepers
Fantasy baseball is very much a “what have you done for me lately” environment. If players are playing poorly, fantasy managers will give up on them. All too often players are getting dropped that have no business being on the waiver wire. Some guys are just down on their luck and end up tossed into […]
Contact Rate Risers & Fallers for Week 2 - Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 2! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Thursday, 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 […]
Buxton, Kepler Have Something to Prove - The King's Insider Report
The Minnesota Twins are going to be a fun team to watch this season, whether it’s for real or fantasy purposes. They could sneak up and win the American League Central, and help fantasy owners a lot in the process if three key offensive players continue to perform well. Byron Buxton is the true cornerstone […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Another Thursday split slate for us to break down here in this article. The opening slate kicks off at 12:35 with the Athletics @ Orioles, before handing over to the late at 7:10 pm when the Blue Jays and Red Sox face off. Oakland is the biggest favorites on the early slate but there are […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/11/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a split slate of Major League Baseball games, with five games on the early slate and five games on the main slate. We'll have selections today for the main slate contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/11/2019. The lineup picks will range […]
Travis Shaw Suffers Hand Contusion
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the second inning on Wednesday. He left the game early, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised if he misses a game or two, but it'll help that the Brewers have the day […]
Alex Bregman's Injury Believed To Be Minor
Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that the team feels that third baseman Alex Bregman's hamstring injury is "minor." He saw the team doctor on Wednesday and the results of testing were encouraging. He'll be re-evaluated when the team heads to Seattle. Bregman was out of the lineup on Wednesday, but he's still listed as […]
DJ LeMahieu Records Three More Hits In Defeat
While the New York Yankees blew a third consecutive lead en route to getting swept in Houston, one of their infielders continued his strong start. DJ LeMahieu continues to be sensational for the struggling Bronx Bombers, picking up three more hits on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old hit a sacrifice fly early and later hit a […]
Manny Machado Pops Third Homer In Seven Games
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Machado’s third long ball of the season was a go-ahead opposite-field shot in the sixth inning that proved to be the winning run. After going homerless in his first six contests as a Padre, Machado […]
Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees Encouraging News
Amidst a litany of injuries, the New York Yankees got some good news Wednesday afternoon. Starting third baseman Miguel Andujar, who has been out all of April with a labrum tear, has been facing the possibility of season-ending surgery since he's been on the injured list. Tuesday it was announced that he'd attempt to make […]
Cardinals Reach Extension With Matt Carpenter
The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a contract extension with infielder Matt Carpenter on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Carpenter is batting just .214 (9-for-42) with a homer and three RBI in the early going, but the 33-year-old is a must-own in all fantasy leagues after he clubbed a career-high 36 […]
Colin Moran Starting Wednesday And Batting Fifth
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran will start at the hot corner and bat fifth on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and starter Yu Darvish. Batting from the left side, the 26-year-old draws the start against Darvish, as Jung Ho Kang has struggled early on. Moran has four hits so far, including a home run […]
Alex Bregman Out Wednesday
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after tweaking his hamstring Tuesday night. The Astros are listing him as day-to-day for now, but hopefully the All-Star doesn't miss much more time for his fantasy owners. Yuli Gurriel is at third base and is hitting fifth against Yankees […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Moving To Triple-A
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique), the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, will move his rehab to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, according to a source. Vlad Jr. will be an impact power bat when he makes his MLB debut, possibly later this month. He should already be stashed […]
Nelson Cruz Still Out Of Lineup
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday in a National League park without the designated hitter. With the Twins on a road trip in the National League, Cruz hasn't started a game since April 3. He's off to a nice start with his new team, though, hitting .316 […]
Jed Lowrie Not Close To Rehab Assignment
New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee), who took on-field batting practice for the first time last weekend, is not close to going on a rehab assignment. He feels he must continue strengthening his legs before he moves to game action as he recovers from a sprained left knee capsule. “I don’t think we […]
Braves-Rockies Postponed Wednesday
The game between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies has been postponed on Wednesday due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Aug. 26. Kevin Gausman was scheduled to start for the Braves on Wednesday, with Jeff Hoffman going for the Rockies. Make sure to remove any players from either team from your fantasy […]
Jeimer Candelario Not Playing Wednesday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Gordon Beckham will get the start at third base and is batting eighth against Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer. Dustin Peterson is also getting the start over Mikie Mahtook in center field and is batting seventh. Beckham and Peterson are both […]
Eugenio Suarez Goes Deep In Blowout Win
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in a 14-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Suarez launched a sixth-inning offering from Wei-Yin Chen over the fence for his second home run of the season. Suarez is now hitting .258 with the two homers, three runs, and […]
Take Advantage of Your Competitors' Early Season Panic Attack
You are a savvy fantasy manager. You’re committed. Patient. You have the gumption to see a task to the end. You don’t have shaky nerves. You don’t run at the first sign of controversy. You lean in and charge forward. Unfortunately, or maybe I should say fortunately, not all fantasy players are created equal. How […]