Adrian Beltre Back At DH Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) will return to the designated hitter spot in the lineup on Tuesday. Beltre had played third base Sunday, with the DH spot unavailable, but in order to keep him healthy the Rangers need him to play as the DH as often as possible. Injuries certainly have not helped […]

David Wright Won't Be Activated Soon

New York Mets general manager John Ricco said third baseman David Wright (shoulder) isn't a realistic option to join the team anytime soon. "It's unrealistic to think he'd be activated any time soon based on what we've seen to this point," Ricco said. Wright hasn't hit particularly well on his rehab assignment with Single-A St. […]

David Wright Moving Rehab To Triple-A

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) is moving his rehab assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas. Wright is trying to make an improbable comeback after having not played in an MLB game since May of 2016 due to a variety of ailments. He could join the Mets as soon as this weekend when rosters […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 22

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 […]

Matt Chapman Homers In Loss

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman hit a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in an 11-4 loss to the Astros. It was his 21st homer of the season and fourth in the last four games. Chapman finished the game 2-for-4 with a run, two RBI and a double. He currently leads the majors with 15 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We had a small Monday slate last night, but we're back with a massive Tuesday slate tonight. There are plenty of options across all levels of the pricing ranges. It gives us a lot of freedom as players in terms of lineup construction. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Rafael Devers, Steven Wright Beginning Rehab Assignments

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is expected to rehab with Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday and Thursday, while relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will make a start for Pawtucket on Tuesday. Devers could return from the disabled list this weekend and should return to a starting role at the hot corner. He has […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/18): 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 […]

Jeff McNeil To Return Tuesday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (quadriceps) is "significantly better" and will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. McNeil has been playing regularly for a Mets team well out of contention, and he has held his own with a .356/.389/.489 slash line, one homer, eight RBI and three steals […]

Adrian Beltre Back At Third Base Sunday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) took grounders at third base over the weekend before starting at third Sunday. Beltre said he was not 100% but that he wanted to play the field on Sunday, as he is always taking risks when he is on the field. The next month is likely to tell […]

David Wright In Wait-And-See Mode

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) remains in wait-and-see mode on his rehab assignment as the team tries to determine if he can actually help the team down the stretch. His rehab assignment expires in four days and rosters expand on Sept. 1. He has gone 6-for-32 in 10 games with Single-A St. […]

Josh Donaldson Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is set to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Dunedin on Tuesday night. Donaldson has not played since May 29 due to a nagging calf injury. The Blue Jays would love for Donaldson to show potential suitors that he is fully healthy, as the team is desperate […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a pitching friendly slate, with the bad pitchers facing equally bad lineups in most cases. There are a number of viable pitchers on the slate, including Masahiro Tanaka and Gerrit Cole as well as the two highlighted in this article. However, there aren't a lot of obvious choices among bats to fill in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We only have seven games on the docket for Monday night, and we’re still waiting on Vegas odds for three of them: NYM/CHC, COL/LAA, and ARI/SF. So, while we wait, we only have two games with an over/under of at least nine total runs. As far as pitchers are concerned, only one team is concidered […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 22

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 […]

Matt Carpenter Stays Hot on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter continued his torrid season on Sunday, finishing 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. All four of his hits were doubles as he moved his batting average up to .273 and his OPS to .964. He's been unreal lately and is squarely in the National League MVP conversation.

Kris Bryant To Begin Rehab Assignment On Monday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment on Monday with Triple-A Iowa. Bryant has been on the disabled list since July 26 and if everything goes as planned, the third baseman should be available this weekend. Bryant remains one of the better offensive options when healthy.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 15 games on the "All Day" slate today, but I'm focusing on the "Main" slate. The latter features nine games, but there are still plenty of options to be considered. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/26/18. The lineup picks will range […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a ten-game featured slate on DraftKings today, and with the only true ace taking on the Boston Red Sox there is an interesting pitching slate to attack today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/26/18. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B, NYM) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Opportunity and consistency. Sometimes that is all a player really needs in order to thrive. For most of the season, New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores has been a utility player that has slotted in all over the infield. Now that he […]

Aledmys Diaz (SS/3B, TOR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays infielder Aledmys Diaz busted on the scene in 2016 with 17 homers, 71 runs, and a .300 batting average in 404 at-bats. We have not seen that type of player since, but at times we can see small moments […]

Miguel Sano Hits 12th Homer Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 6-2 loss to the Oakland A's on Saturday. Sano launched a fourth-inning offering from A's starter Mike Fiers over the fence to account for the only run off of the Oakland right-hander. Sano is now up to 12 homers on […]

The Cut List (Week 22): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 22 of the Cut List. This week I took a look at Marco Gonzales, Wil Myers, Brandon Belt, and Kyle Seager. As always, these suggestions apply to standard shallow league formats. You wouldn’t want to cut Wil Myers and Marco Gonzales in a deep league, would you? Want some waiver wire advice […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

We are getting to the final stretch run before playoffs in head-to-head leagues and separation at the top of the roto standings. Now is the time to focus on speculative adds for players who may see increased roles or move to a better situation. The corner infield positions traditionally offer power with the potential for […]

Joey Wendle (2B/3B/OF, TB) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays super-utilityman Joey Wendle has a hit in five of the last six games, continuing on what has been a strong season. Wendle was a total unknown before this season and now has a .291 batting average in 417 plate appearances. […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko fell off of the fantasy radar earlier in the season, but he has regained his fantasy value. He has slashed .304/.400/.507 in August and has eight extra-base hits this month, including three home runs. Gyorko has a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game main slate to go over today, with plenty of pitching options to consider. There are three true aces on the mound and with them, all being so close in terms of price and skill can be a bit of a toss-up in both cash games and tournaments. In this article, I […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a loaded Saturday on DraftKings with 15 games across seven slates. The featured slate starts at 7pm eastern and covers nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/25/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

Miguel Sano Drives In One Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 0-for-3 with one RBI in his team's 7-1 loss to the Oakland A's on Friday. Sano's fourth-inning sacrifice fly gave the Twins their only run of the ballgame. The veteran third baseman is now hitting .210 with a .697 OPS, 11 homers, 30 runs, and 38 RBI in […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches 29th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in his team's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The third baseman did his best to win the game for his team, blasting a ninth-inning shot to tie up the game at 2-2. Suarez continues to put together a career […]