Max Muncy Plates Two Runs Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy was at it again in Monday's 7-6 win over the Phillies, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, a walk, and two RBI. The 27-year-old has picked things up right where he left off prior to the All-Star break and now has an impressive .279/.413/.613 slash […]

Miguel Andujar Continues To Rake On Monday

New York Yankees rookie third baseman Miguel Andujar continued his stupendous season on Monday, albeit in a loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, including an RBI single in the second inning that tied the game. Andujar is now hitting a ridiculous .538 in the last seven days and continues […]

Eduardo Escobar Triples In Monday's Win

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar started off Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a bang. In his very first at-bat, Escobar tripled in a run to give the Twins a 1-0 lead. He went off to hit a run-scoring single in the fourth inning after walking in the third, capping off his […]

Matt Chapman Joins Outburst With Three-Run Homer

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman drove in four runs in support of a 15-3 win over the Rangers on Monday. Chapman’s 11th homer of the season came in the seventh inning off of Matt Moore, his first HR since Jun 10. Many people are expecting a homer explosion from Chapman, in part to his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/18): MLB DFS Lineup

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Tuesday slate, featuring 14 games. There are players that can be used at all of the price ranges, including pitchers and hitters. There are also plenty of teams that look worthy of stacking at this point. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 17

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 […]

Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]

Maikel Franco Can’t Be Tamed Despite Loss

The hottest hitter on the Philadelphia Phillies remained a force to be reckoned with despite his team suffering a loss. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco led his offense with three hits Monday night, including two home runs in a 7-6 defeat. Over the last month, the 25-year-old is hitting .354 with six doubles, six […]

Johan Camargo Drives In Two Runs As Braves Win Laugher

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo hasn't made his team regret letting Jose Bautista go. Camargo drove in two runs on Monday, giving him 42 so far. He's been one of their most impressive run producers since June 1, getting 27 RBI since that date, a team-high. Camargo could really help you in that category […]

David Fletcher Starting over Luis Valbuena Against Right-Hander

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher is starting at third base and hitting ninth on Monday against right-hander Lucas Giolito. Typically, Fletcher will start against left-handers with Luis Valbuena taking the majority of playing time against right-handers. No word if Fletcher has won the starting third base job outright, or if this is simply a […]

Mike Moustakas is Out of the Lineup Monday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Moose is hitting .158/.200/.211 off Monday's starter Francisco Liriano in his career. Hunter Dozier will bat fifth and cover third base against the veteran lefty. Dozier is not worth using in DFS contests Monday.

Manny Machado To Play Third With Justin Turner Out

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado will play third base until Justin Turner (groin) returns from the disabled list. It's great for Machado's fantasy value going into next year, as this should allow him to retain both third base and shortstop eligibility. With Machado at third, Chris Taylor can move back to shortstop. Max Muncy […]

Scooter Gennett is Sitting Out Monday

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Scooter Gennett (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gennett is reportedly under the weather, so he'll get the night off on Monday. Brandon Dixon will fill in at second base and bat second against righty Daniel Poncedeleon. Dixon is not worth adding in […]

Justin Turner Placed On DL, Alex Verdugo Recalled

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Justin Turner (groin) on the 10-day disabled list with a right groin strain and recalled outfield prospect Alex Verdugo from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Turner's 2018 season has been marred by injuries after his breakout in 2017. It's likely he'll be […]

Jorge Polanco, Robbie Grossman Back In Lineup Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco and outfielder Robbie Grossman are both back in the lineup for Monday's clash against the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Ehire Adrianza will sit after starting at shortstop on Sunday. Outfielder Jake Cave will also sit the matchup out. Grossman, Max Kepler, and Eddie Rosario will round out the outfield. Mitch […]

Justin Turner Likely to DL, Alex Verdugo Recalled

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) is likely headed to the disabled list on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday Turner could return to the DL. Outfielder Alex Verdugo is with the Dodgers in Philadelphia for their game against the Phillies on Monday. Turner cannot catch a break this season, and it […]

Neil Walker To Continue At Second Base On Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker is set to cover second base on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Walker and Brandon Drury — who will sit — have been sharing second base duties while Gleyber Torres (hip) recovers from injury. Catcher Gary Sanchez — who recently made his return from a groin injury himself […]

Phillies Exploring Bench Bats, Infield Help

The Philadelphia Phillies are exploring bench bats and upgrades to the left side of their infield. Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, Marlins utility man Derek Dietrich and Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar could all be options. Cabrera and Dietrich have been excellent for fantasy owners this year, while Escobar also hasn't been shabby with a .272 average […]

Brewers Eyeing Mike Moustakas

The Milwaukee Brewers are eyeing Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas after they lost out on Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado, according to MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi. Milwaukee is "interested in Mike Moustakas, despite the fact that he's not an ideal fit with Travis Shaw and Jesus Aguilar on the infield corners." There is […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s a 13-game slate on Monday, which gives us a higher than usual amount of players to work with at the beginning of the week. There are five games on the schedule with an over/under of at least nine total runs. The OAK/TEX matchup leads the way with 11 total runs between them. As I […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week (7/23 - 7/29)

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - BA vs Defensive Shifts (Week 17)

Defensive shifts have become a controversial topic, believe it or not, as some people actually contend it is "ruining the game." Recently fired skipper Mike Matheny was in that camp and may have been given the axe in part due to his unwillingness to embrace analytics or any of the changes in modern baseball. Given that […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Duffy has been a pleasant surprise this year on a Tampa Bay Rays team that wasn't expected to do a whole lot. He's having one of his best years so far in his still young career. He's hitting .317 and has […]

Jeimer Candelario Hits Solo Bomb in Loss to Red Sox

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario hit a solo home run as part of a 1-for-4 day at the plate, his 14th of the year. The bomb came in the seventh inning off of reliever Brandon Workman, and it served as the lone run of the game for the Tigers as they struggled mightily against […]

Todd Frazier Hitting Off A Tee

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) has been hitting off a tee and will start "more intense baseball activities" in the next few days, according to manager Mickey Callaway. It looks like Frazier may be able to come off the disabled list later this week. He was underwhelming with a .217/.300/.385 slash line, […]

Justin Turner Expected To Land On DL

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said third baseman Justin Turner (groin) is likely to land back on the disabled list after aggravating his injury on Sunday. Turner's 2018 season has been defined by injuries, and he was returning after 11 games on the sidelines due to his right groin injury. Before Sunday, Turner was […]

Maikel Franco Out Of Second Game Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is out of the lineup in the second game of the doubleheader Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Franco went hitless in the first game of the doubleheader. Mitch Walding is at third base for the Phillies. He is still without a hit in the 2018 season. Franco has […]

Three More Teams Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera

The Brewers, Indians and Phillies are among the teams interested in New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. He's having a fine season by hitting .280 with a .332 on-base percentage and 17 home runs. Perhaps his biggest asset is his versatility, both to real teams and fantasy owners. Cabrera is eligible at second base, shortstop […]