Justin Turner Misses Fifth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hip) was not in the team's lineup on Friday, missing his fifth straight game. Turner has been sidelined with an abductor injury and was replaced at third by Max Muncy. Manager Dave Roberts said he could return in two or three days, although remaining out of the lineup […]

Miguel Sano Promoted To Triple-A

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been promoted to Triple-A. Sano was surprisingly demoted earlier in the season and responded by hitting .328 with two home runs and 12 RBI over 19 games at High-A. There's no word on when Sano might return to the major leagues, however, the third baseman holds massive power […]

Matt Carpenter Has a Game for the Ages on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had an unbelievable game on Friday, going 5-for-5 with three home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, and four runs scored. He became only the second player in baseball history to hit three homers and two doubles in a game. After a laughably bad start to the season, Carpenter has […]

Sean Rodriguez Activated Off DL, Starting Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Sean Rodriguez (quadriceps) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and has been plugged into the starting lineup on Friday. Rodriguez will bat seventh and play second base against righty Tyler Mahle. Josh Harrison (hamstring) is not starting in this game, but could be back this weekend. Rodriguez is not worth […]

Tim Beckham Starting At Shortstop Friday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham will bat first and play shortstop against righty Sam Gaviglio and the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. It appears Beckham is going to play everyday shortstop for the Orioles now that Manny Machado has been traded. Renato Nunez has been recalled and is starting at third base and batting eighth. […]

T.J. Rivera Suffers Sprained Right Elbow

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) has been diagnosed with a strain, meaning there is damage to his UCL. Rivera is coming off of Tommy John surgery and this diagnosis does not help his chances of returning anytime soon. He has received a platelet-rich plasma injection and is currently shut down, but Rivera's ongoing […]

Rafael Devers Could Return Return To Lineup On Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) is going through pre-game warmups on Friday and could potentially return to the team's lineup on Saturday. Devers has been out since July 10 with left shoulder inflammation. He is hitting .241 on the season with 14 home runs, 48 RBI and five stolen bases. He's one […]

Matt Duffy Scratched From Friday's Lineup

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy has been scratched from Friday's lineup with back spasms. Duffy was returning to the lineup after beginning last Sunday's game on the bench with an ankle issue. Adeiny Hechavarria will come into the lineup and play shortstop, with Daniel Robertson sliding over to play […]

Matt Duffy Returns To Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (ankle) will return to the starting lineup on Friday. Duffy was on the bench to start their last game prior to the All-Star break, but was able to pinch hit in the eighth innings and then remain in the game. Duffy has recaptured some of his 2015 form […]

Brandon Drury Called Up Friday

The New York Yankees recalled infielder Brandon Drury from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Drury has hit just .178/.260/.289 with one home run and seven RBI in 45 at-bats with the Yanks this year and will be just a bench bat in the Bronx. You can avoid him for now in fantasy leagues.

Week 16 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I do enjoy the All-Star break, but forgive me for wanting it to end almost the second the final pitch is thrown in the All-Star game. Waiting for regular season games to come back in the dead of summer is no fun. I honestly had no idea what to do with myself Wednesday and Thursday. […]

Rangers Not Expected To Trade Adrian Beltre

The Texas Rangers aren't expected to trade third baseman Adrian Beltre unless circumstances change drastically. The team values the veteran for his leadership qualities and would prefer to keep him around for next year. Beltre is also willing to return and has a full no-trade clause. The 39-year-old has battled injuries this year, but he's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

I hope you were able to enjoy the small break from baseball DFS, where you could sleep in, enjoy the outside, and spend time with your family, until the marathon of a second half begins. Now, it’s time to buckle down and grind for the rest of the season. We have 14 games in our […]

Indians To Recall Yandy Diaz On Friday

Cleveland Indians infielder Yandy Diaz will be recalled to the major leagues on Friday. Diaz has yet to appear with the Indians in 2018, however was hitting .284 with two home runs and 27 RBI over 81 RBI prior to the call-up. Diaz will likely function in a utility role and holds no fantasy value […]

Evan Longoria Will Start Rehab Assignment Friday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. He hit off a tee and was fielding grounders last week. Longoria is on pace to rejoin the Giants in the first week of August. Fantasy owners should only have to go another week or so without […]

Rangers Won't Give Adrian Beltre Away For Free

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team must be motivated to deal third baseman Adrian Beltre at the trade deadline. “I hope I’ve been clear with Adrian, and we’ve communicated with other teams. We’re going to have to be motivated to even have the conversation because, one, the player he’s been and is […]

Ryan Zimmerman Could Return from DL on Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) could return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman has been sidelined since May 9 and was hitting .217 with five home runs before landing on the disabled list. The 33-year-old has looked good in two rehab starts. Zimmerman went 2-for-2 with a double on Monday […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 16: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 16 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. As the season has already hit the All-Star Break, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]

Manny Machado - New Team, New Fantasy Outlook

After weeks of rumors, analysis, endless speculation, and a brief snag, it has finally happened: baseball’s most-prized trade target is finally moving to a new home. The Baltimore Orioles have traded shortstop phenom Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Yusniel Diaz (Dodgers No. 4 prospect), third baseman Rylan Bannon (No. 27), pitchers […]

Manny Machado To Play Shortstop And Third Base In LA

Los Angeles Dodgers manager has informed management that he plans to use newly-acquired shortstop Manny Machado at both shortstop and third base. Machado is already fantasy eligible at both positions, so it won't make any difference in fantasy leagues. What it does is give the Dodgers more options. If Justin Turner needs a day off […]

Rylan Bannon Dealt To Baltimore Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers third base prospect Rylan Bannon has been sent to the Baltimore Orioles in a trade package for Manny Machado. Bannon is currently ranked as the 27th best player in the Dodgers system by MLB Pipeline. Bannon has just two seasons of minor league experience, but has been impressive, hitting .308 with 30 […]

Rob Zastryzny, David Bote Optioned to Minors

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rob Zastryzny and infielder David Bote have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. Bote gave the Cubs some extra depth on the final day before the All-Star break. He is posting an outstanding .310/.415/.452 batting line through his first 20 games this season. Sadly, the Cubs don't have regular playing […]

Josh Harrison Hopeful to Avoid DL Stint

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) will work out with the Pirates on Thursday, and will hopefully be able to play this weekend. Harrison was pulled from Sunday's contest against the Brewers due to left hamstring discomfort. The Pirates are hopeful that they caught the injury early enough that Harrison is not to miss any […]

T.J. Rivera Suffers Setback

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (knee) suffered a setback after leaving a rehab game with soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, and the Mets are shutting him down for around 10 days. Rivera hasn't played at all this year, but he does have a career .304/.335/.445 slash line in 106 games with the Mets […]

Phillies Turning Attention To Mike Moustakas, Eduardo Escobar

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to lose out on Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, but they won't lie still exiting the All-Star break just a half game up on the Braves in the National League East. The Phillies are now targeting Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas and Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 16: 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 16)

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. Happy All-Star Break everyone! The Home Run Derby was electric, the Futures […]

Alex Bregman Wins All-Star Game MVP

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman won MVP of the 2018 All-Star Game in which the American League defeated the National League 8-6 in 10 innings. Bregman went just 1-for-3 but hit a crucial home run in the top of the 10th inning that helped lead the AL to victory. Bregman's home run was one […]

Manny Machado Doesn't Know Anything About Being Traded

Baltimore Orioles infielder Manny Machado said he doesn't know anything about a trade on Tuesday. The rumors continue to heat up, but apparently Machado is not in the loop about the trade. Machado is unsure whether or not he'll begin the second half of the season with the Orioles. The Orioles reportedly had a deal […]