Amidst Trade Rumors, Maikel Franco Drills Home Run

While rumors began circulating last week that the Philadelphia Phillies were possibly interested in acquiring veteran third baseman Adrian Beltre from the Texas Rangers, nothing was said about the club’s current third baseman. That would be Maikel Franco, who is now subject of trade speculation himself. There are reports linking the 25-year-old with a possible […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 27

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Tim Beckham Goes Hitless In Return From DL Monday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Monday in his return from the 60-day disabled list. Beckham had been recovering from a groin injury, one that had plagued him since spring training. He has a poor .170/.237/.250 slash line in 97 plate appearances this season, although most of those stats […]

Kris Bryant Unlikely To Be Placed On The Disabled List

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Monday that it's possible but unlikely that third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) will need a trip to the disabled list. Bryant will be sidelined for his third straight game on Monday. It’s good news for Bryant owners and it appears that he could return soon.

Nicholas Castellanos Doubles, Homers

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos finished Monday's game 2-for-5 with three RBI as the Tigers fell to the A's. The hard-hitting outfielder knocked his 24th double of the year and also clubbed his 10th homer, a three-run blast in the seventh off Lou Trivino. Castellanos has struggled over the last 15 games, batting just […]

Kris Bryant Out Third Straight Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Monday. Bryant is currently battling a sore left shoulder, so the Cubs are giving him a few days off to rest. Ian Happ will bat seventh and play third base against the Dodgers on Monday. The […]

Joey Gallo is Out on Monday

Texas Rangers corner infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Gallo was forced to leave Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, the Rangers are facing lefty Joey Lucchesi on Monday. Gallo is hitting a rough .151/.235/.370 versus southpaws this season. Gallo played on […]

Tim Beckham Activated Off DL, Starting Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham (groin) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list and is starting at third base on Monday. Beckham missed two months following core muscle surgery. He's batting .179/.247/.262 over his first 23 games prior to his injury. Beckham is worth a look in AL-only leagues and some mixed leagues.

Danny Valencia Out of The Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Seattle Mariners. Tim Beckham is back off the disabled list, so that will eat away at Valencia's playing time. Valencia does not have good career numbers off Felix Hernandez, which is likely why he's not playing. Valencia is […]

Travis Shaw Likely To Avoid DL Stint

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (wrist) will most likely avoid a disabled list stint, according to Brewers manager Craig Counsell. This is good news for Shaw owners, as while he's been struggling as of late, he's always reliable for power in the lineup. He will most certainly get a couple of days off, and […]

Miguel Rojas Back in Lineup Monday Night

After missing Saturday's game and coming in as a late-inning defensive substitute on Sunday, Miami Marlins third baseman Miguel Rojas is in the Marlins lineup on Monday night. Rojas will be playing at third base and will bat sixth in the lineup. Rojas had been dealing with an injured hand and was scheduled for a CT […]

Austin Romine Starting, Greg Bird Back In On Monday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine is in the starting lineup and will bat eighth on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Romine will have to assume starting catcher duties going forward, as Gary Sanchez (groin) has been placed on the disabled list. Romine has hit well in part-time work this season, so he's a safe […]

Maikel Franco Remains In Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (back) is in the lineup again Monday against the New York Yankees. Franco seemed to injure his back slipping on first base in Sunday's game. It is clearly not serious enough to keep him out against the Yankees. Franco has been a little better over the last couple of weeks, […]

Todd Frazier Sitting Against Pirates On Monday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier will have the day off on Monday, with infielder Luis Guillorme getting the start in his place against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although a day of rest could always be a good thing for the 32-year-old, the timing is a little peculiar. Frazier has largely struggled since coming off […]

Miguel Andujar Rips Three-Run Home Run Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar clubbed a three-run home run on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The shot increased his home run total to 11, but the Yankees ended up losing in 12 innings regardless. Though Andujar stayed quiet for the remainder of the game, the rookie has been outstanding this season, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/18): MLB DFS Lineups

The all-day slate on DraftKings for Monday begins at 3:10pm (EST) and consists of all 12 matchups. Four of those games have over/unders of at least nine total runs. Three games are tied with the lead at 9.5 total runs and Texas is the strongest favorite from that bunch (-150). Speaking of favorites, only one […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a nice medium-sized slate Monday, featuring a number of interesting pitchers and highlighted by Justin Verlander, Blake Snell, and Mike Clevinger. This article will feature a few other options, but if you want to build a lineup around a premium pitcher, Verlander is the cash game play. Meanwhile, some standout stacks on the […]

Jeimer Candelario And James McCann Both Sitting Monday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario and catcher James McCann are both sitting against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Utility man Niko Goodrum will bat second and take Candelario’s place at third base while Grayson Greiner will handle catching duties. Dixon Machado will bat ninth and play second base. Daily fantasy players shouldn’t consider any […]

Alcides Escobar Continues Tour Of Positions

Kansas City Royals shortstop/utility man Alcides Escobar got his first taste of center field last week, and he'll try the hot corner on Monday. Escobar is scooting over to cover third base for Mike Moustakas while Moose gets a day off on Monday, and rookie Adalberto Mondesi will start at shortstop. Escobar's glove is solid […]

Mike Moustakas Out On Monday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas is taking a seat on Monday as shortstop Alcides Escobar scoots over and covers his spot. Moose is just getting a regular day off since he's been in a bit of a funk recently, knocking just three hits in his last 20 at-bats. Moustakas has been the heart […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 26

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller's Staff League

Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. It warrants constant monitoring and tinkering to fully optimize your lineup, and the innings restrictions per roster slot certainly force you to make some […]

Amed Rosario To Get “Couple Days” Off In Favor of Jose Reyes

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario will sit at least a couple of games during the team's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to manager Mickey Callaway, “This young kid’s still trying to develop at the major league level, and these couple days will allow him to get some work done in the cage, some […]

Trading Up - Mike Trout

It is universally understood among fantasy managers that Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. There was some speculation about Trout versus Mookie Betts earlier this year, and a few articles before the 2017 season about Betts or Jose Altuve as alternative number one picks. Many analysts offer the guidance that you never want […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle

Launch angle is one of the most commonly referenced Statcast results these days. Some stadiums even display these statistics on each batted ball for the most casual fan to see during a ballgame. Taken in isolation, it doesn't tell the whole story of a batted ball's progress, but it can be a valuable tool to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 13

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 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 25

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Derek Dietrich (1B/2B/3B/OF, MIA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins utility player Derek Dietrich has five multi-hit games in his last 10 and has a .362 batting average in June. Dietrich has nine extra-base hits, including four home runs this month, and has a strong .609 slugging percentage in June. On […]

Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/3B/OF, DET) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Once again, another week, another surprisingly good piece of work for Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum. A .250/.350/.500 line with his seventh home run of 2018 is pretty solid for 20 plate appearances. The guy is just producing. Goodrum is not […]

Matt Chapman (3B, OAK) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman may be a forgotten man, as fantasy owners tend to forget about solid starters that go on the disabled list. He is eligible to come off the DL on Monday and would be able to be plugged […]