David Wright Hitless On Rehab Assignment

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) went 0-for-1 with a walk while playing five innings for Single-A St. Lucie on Monday and is now hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts in his two minor league games. He will have the day off on Wednesday. Wright hadn't played in a minor league game […]

Kris Bryant Pain-Free

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) is pain-free and looked sharp fielding grounders on Tuesday. However, he has still yet to face pitching, and he's being brought along slowly. Bryant is testing his fantasy owners' patience, as he's been out since July 23 and has no return in sight. He's hitting .276 with 11 […]

Miguel Andujar Hits 18th Home Run In Loss On Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar provided a punch of offense on Monday, though ultimately it wasn't enough for his team to overcome the New York Mets in an 8-5 loss. In the bottom of the eighth inning with the Yankees trailing 7-3, Andujar hit a two-run bomb to put the Yankees within striking […]

Addison Russell Absent On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will have Tuesday afternoon off versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s a routine day off for Russell and he is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and Tommy La Stella will get a rare start at third base versus Brewers […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-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 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 20: Guerrero, Chavis, Kopech

Over the past few weeks on this column, we have been taking a look at hot prospects that were either not as well known or were still some ways away from reaching the majors. This week however, we're looking at some of the big name prospects out there that have been on fire over the […]

Anthony Rendon Back in Nationals Lineup

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) is back in the lineup Monday. Rendon had missed the past two games with a sore wrist but is back and will bat cleanup against the Cardinals. Rendon's elite ability to get on base is vital in the heart of Washington's order. With him, Murphy, and Zimmerman now healthy, […]

Wil Myers Activated off DL, Starting Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (foot) has been activated off the disabled list and is starting against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Myers will play third base and bat second versus lefty Andrew Heaney. Myers played six innings at third base during a rehab start, but hasn't started there since 2016. Myers […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Lead off on Monday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will lead off and play third base against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. This is the second straight game that Candelario will lead off. He went 2-for-4 against the Twins on Sunday, so the Tigers will give him another shot in that spot. Righty Reynaldo Lopez is pitching […]

CC Sabathia Suffered Knee Injury, Ronald Torreyes Called Up

Updating a previous post, New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) has been placed on the disabled list with inflammation in his right knee. Starter George Kontos was called up to take his place on the roster. The Yankees continued making moves, transferring left-hander Jordan Montgomery (elbow) to the 60-day DL. The optioned first […]

Martin Prado Lands on Disabled List

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (quad) has been placed on the disabled list on Monday. Prado was forced to leave the first game of a doubleheader versus the Atlanta Braves after just one-bat. The Marlins have put Prado on the DL before the second game, so expect someone to be called up shortly. Miami […]

Martin Prado Exits Early on Monday

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (quad) was forced to exit early after one-bat during Monday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. Miguel Rojas replaced him in the lineup and is expected to draw the start for Prado is game 2 of the doubleheader. The injury is not believed to be serious, so hopefully it's just […]

David Wright Will Play in Second Rehab Game Monday

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) will play five innings at third base on Monday in his second rehab game with High-A St. Lucie. Wright went 0-for-3 during his first rehab game on Sunday. It's a great sign that Wright is able to play in back-to-back contests. He is hoping to make back […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Making Short Work Of Triple-A Pitching

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Buffalo less than two weeks ago. Since then, the heralded youngster has just added to his case to be called up sooner rather than later. All told, he's hit .441 since joining Buffalo. If that's not ridiculous enough, he's also homered in […]

Alex Bregman Continues To Post Career-High Power Numbers

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman's 2018 numbers are as solid as they come: .280 batting average, 22 home runs, and a .384 on-base percentage. With 2017 American League MVP Jose Altuve (knee) having a down year (by his standards, anyway) and phenom shortstop Carlos Correa dealing with injuries as well (he just returned from […]

Jack Reinheimer, Tim Peterson Both Called Up On Monday

New York Mets infielder Jack Reinheimer and reliever Tim Peterson were both called up from the minors on Monday. In response to those moves, the Mets optioned reliever Jacob Rhame and shortstop Luis Guillorme to Triple-A. The Mets claimed Reinheimer off waivers on July 31. He hasn't had a major league at-bat in 2018, and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 10-game slate on Monday night for DraftKings and some big pitchers will be taking the hill. Yet, only one team is considered to be a heavy favorite (-200 odds, or greater): the Dodgers. We’ll see more from their pitcher in a little bit. First, let’s talk offense. Four games have an over/under […]

J.T. Realmuto Back In Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will return to the lineup on Monday in the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Outfielder Rafael Ortega will lead off once again. Magneuris Sierra and Isaac Galloway will round of the rest of the outfield. Outfielder Brian Anderson will sit. Yadiel Rivera will start at […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - xSLG Risers/Fallers (Week 20)

We've looked at expected slugging numbers in comparison to actual slugging percentage before, so I'll spare you the full explanation. In this edition, we'll look at the last month's worth of data only to find risers and fallers for possible buy, sell, add or drop possibilities. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]

David Bote Walks Off in Chicago

Cubs third baseman David Bote saved the day in Chicago on Sunday by delivering a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning. Bote came up to the plate as a pinch-hitter, down three runs to the Nationals with the bases loaded and sent one deep against Ryan Madson. Despite Kris Bryant's extended […]

Eugenio Suarez Picks Up Two Hits Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with one run scored in his team's 9-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Suarez continues to put together an excellent season, batting .303 with a .954 OPS, 26 homers, 63 runs, 88 RBI, and one steal. The young third baseman continues to be one of […]

Renato Nunez Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Renato Nunez went 1-for-2 with a single and two walks in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Red Sox. The 24-year-old has done well since getting everyday playing time after the trade deadline, hitting .286 with nine extra-base hits and five RBI. While he could be a usable fantasy option if he […]

Tim Beckham (2B/SS/3B, BAL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham started off the season very slow with a .206 batting average in the first half with two HR and 13 RBI. In only 89 plate appearances of the second half, Beckham already has five homers, 15 RBI, and […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS The Rays are putting together a nice young team and infielder Matt Duffy is in position to capitalize on it. He is a steady bat that will get some counting stats if the rest of the offense can do their part. He is […]

David Freese (1B/3B, PIT) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates infielder David Freese has been an underestimated player this year. Ok, may he is not big-time power hitter, but he is just another guy who can hit the ball. However, it is worth pointing out that he does have a […]

Freddie Freeman Continues To Produce In Second Half

Atlanta Braves first/third baseman Freddie Freeman has continued to be a fantasy juggernaut in the second half of the season. The 28-year-old is hitting .333 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 87 plate appearances. While the power is down slightly in that time period (.481 slugging percentage vs .524 on the season), fantasy […]

Nicholas Castellanos Out Of Lineup Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/third baseman Nicholas Castellanos (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. Castellanos is hitting just .173 since the All-Star break, so a day of rest may be just what he needs to clear his mind. Victor Reyes will get the start in right field. Reyes has a .220/.233/.268 […]

Eduardo Escobar Out Of Lineup Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman/shortstop Eduardo Escobar (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds after starting the last 11 games. Daniel Descalso will man the hot corner in his place. Descalso is hitting just .143 in August and opposing pitcher Luis Castillo has found his groove lately, so Descalso can be […]