Matt Carpenter Back In Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carpenter was forced to leave Wednesday's game because of nausea, but the team later confirmed he was just dealing with a 24-hour virus. He's back in there leading off and playing third base.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/30/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got eight games across three slates tonight on DraftKings. The featured slate starts at 7:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/30/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also […]

Eugenio Suarez Scratched Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (back) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with a mid back spasm. Brandon Dixon replaced Suarez at third base and is hitting seventh against Brewers starter Wade Miley. It looks like this is just a minor ailment. Consider him day-to-day. Suarez has been an excellent value pick this […]

David Wright Hitless Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) went 0-for-5 with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and is 1-for-9 since moving there on his rehab assignment. However, he played a full nine innings at third base for the second straight game and for the third time in the last six days. For a player that […]

Kris Bryant Could Return Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) has felt good on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa and could return from the disabled list as soon as this Saturday. He's serving as the leadoff hitter and playing left field for Iowa on Thursday. If Bryant comes out of that game without any setbacks, he could […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have an eight-game main slate to go over today, with plenty of pitching options to consider. There are a few high priced pitchers to take a look at today, but we are dealing with a balanced slate overall. Some of the betters offenses on tap today, so plenty of runs should be in future. […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 22)

Same report, new management this week, as I will take over the Rookie Report for Max for the remainder of the season. I've been writing about the hot prospects dynasty owners should be keeping an eye on this year, and now I'll also be diving into the best rookies for fantasy owners to pay attention […]

Eugenio Suarez Reaches 30 Homers

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and a walk in his team's crazy 13-12 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The homer gives Suarez the first 30-homer season of his career. Overall, the 2018 All-Star is hitting .295 with a .937 OPS, 30 homers, 71 runs, 95 RBI, […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 22: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 22 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. The season has almost made it through the month of August and the end of the regular season for fantasy baseball managers is immediately around […]

Matt Carpenter Dealing With Illness

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that infielder Matt Carpenter (illness) is dealing with a 24-hour virus. It explains why he was removed from the game early on Wednesday due to nausea. Carpenter may need to sit out a day or two, but he should return at some point this […]

Eduardo Nunez Collects Two RBI on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox utility man Eduardo Nunez was 3-for-4 on Wednesday with two RBI, three runs scored, and a solo shot. This performance continued a mini hot-streak for Nunez, as he's carrying a .407 average with two homers and five RBI in his last seven games. Although the 31-year-old has seen a lot of playing […]

Matt Carpenter Removed From Game Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter was removed from the game early on Wednesday due to nausea. Carpenter walked twice in his two plate appearances before leaving the contest. It's unknown what's exactly bothering him, but we'll pass along details when we know more. With Kolten Wong and Jedd Gyorko both landing on the disabled […]

Jung Ho Kang Takes Swings Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (wrist) took modified swings and played catch on Wednesday. Kang is making a slow recovery this year and is unlikely to make an appearance in the big leagues to close out the season. He hasn't played in the majors since 2016 because of off-field issues, but he could […]

Todd Frazier Blasts Grand Slam on Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier had himself a day on Wednesday in a win over the Chicago Cubs. Frazier went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI. The veteran wasted little time jumping on Cubs starter Alec Mills, as his first-inning grand slam helped blow the game open right away. Frazier now […]

Alex Bregman Smacks 43rd Double In Win

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman went 2-for-3 on Wednesday, including an RBI walk and his 43rd double of the season. Bregman has been on fire lately at the plate and now trails the Diamondbacks Eduardo Escobar by one for the Major League lead in doubles this season. The rising star extended his hitting streak to […]

Josh Donaldson Dealing With Soreness In Legs

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calves, legs) will not play for Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday due to soreness in his calves and legs, according to sources. Donaldson played in his first rehab game on Tuesday, so he might just be dealing with normal soreness. It's not a good look for a player that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I suppose when have an amazingly deep slate like the one we were blessed with on Tuesday, a slate like this was bound to follow. We've got a nine game Main slate in store for Wednesday night, with a few mound options. They're pretty meh overall, but there are a few serviceable arms and a […]

Cardinals Place Jedd Gyorko On DL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Jedd Gyorko (groin) on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a left groin strain and recalled outfielder Adolis Garcia from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Gyorko could return in mid-September. Infielder Patrick Wisdom could see most of the starts at third base in his absence and […]

Josh Donaldson To Be Put On Waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays plan to put third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) on revocable waivers on Wednesday, even though his trade value is a fraction of what it was earlier this year because of his injury. The Jays have no motivation to keep him around, and teams must complete deals by Friday to ensure a […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 22: 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 22)

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. The San Diego Padres made the biggest prospect splash over the past […]

David Wright Has Hit In First Triple-A Game

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) went 1-for-4 with a single in his first rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, and he played all nine innings at third base. It was his second full game in the last five days. The fact that Wright remains healthy is the biggest takeaway. He […]

Jedd Gyorko Suffers Groin Strain Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko (groin) left the game early on Tuesday with a mild left groin strain, according to manager Mike Shildt. Gyorko had a double and a walk in four plate appearances before departing. He sits at a .267/.348/.436 slash line with 11 home runs, 41 runs scored and 43 RBI […]

Kris Bryant Has Hit In Rehab Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in a rehab game with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Bryant is finally nearing a return to the team and could come off the disabled list when rosters expand this weekend. While he's been a disappointment to fantasy owners with […]

Manny Machado Drives In Four Runs Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado was at it again in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with two singles and four RBI. The slugger now has nine RBI in his last three games and 86 on the season to go with a .303 batting average and 31 home runs. Machado remains […]

Jose Bautista Strikes Out In Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies veteran Jose Bautista made his club debut on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals, striking out in a pinch-hit role. The Dominican native was acquired from the New York Mets after clearing waivers, remaining in the NL East after also playing with the Atlanta Braves this year. The 37-year-old […]

Miguel Andujar Sparks Rally With Home Run

After going down four runs in the top of the sixth inning Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees would go on to record a win, smacking three home runs. The first came off the bat of rookie third baseman Miguel Andujar, who continues his superb debut season in the bigs. The 23-year-old […]

Neil Walker Smacks Walk-Off Home Run

The New York Yankees completed a late-game comeback against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night in the ninth inning. After going down four runs in the top of the sixth, the club scored five unanswered runs, culminating with Neil Walker's game-winning home run in the ninth. Walker continues to be a big contributor for the […]

Maikel Franco, Roman Quinn Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (rest) and outfielder Roman Quinn (rest) are out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. Asdrubal Cabrera will play third base and bat third, while Odubel Herrera plays center field and bats cleanup versus righty Max Scherzer. Neither player is a recommended DFS option against Scherzer, but Herrera did homer […]

Alex Bregman Is White-Hot In August

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will look to stay white-hot heading into Tuesday's matchup with the A's. The 24-year-old is coming off of a 4-for-5 performance on Monday with a double, one home run, two runs scored and four runs driven in. Bregman is now 15-for-33 (.454) during his current eight-game hitting streak and is […]