Justin Smoak Getting A Day Of Rest Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is not in the lineup on Thursday against starting picker Nick Tropeano and the Los Angeles Angels. Kendrys Morales will get the start at first base in his place. It sounds like a normal day of rest for Smoak, who has had a very underwhelming 2018, and could […]

Power Risers and Fallers for Week 8: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 8 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends be positive or negative. As we power through the second half of May, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 8)

In a move nearly nobody predicted, the Washington Nationals called up teenage phenom Juan Soto in an effort to bring some firepower to the lineup on the heels of all the injuries the team has endured. Soto's first plate appearance was nothing to write home about but everything after that has been pretty noteworthy. I'll […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/24/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got eight games split between six different slates today, including an all day slate starting at 12:35 eastern and an odd start time at 6pm for the featured slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/23/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]

Maikel Franco’s Double Adds To Philadelphia Lead

With former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta dealing on Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies simply needed to score some runs against the Atlanta Braves to ensure a series win. They did just that, scoring four runs, with one of those coming in the fifth inning. It came off the bat of third baseman Maikel Franco, […]

Tyler Saladino Hits Another Home Run; Could Get Starts At Shortstop

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI, and a run in the 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Saladino was acquired at the beginning of May from the Chicago White Sox for cash, and so far, has been a fantastic addition for the Brewers. In 21 at-bats, Saladino […]

Travis Shaw Hits Seventh Home Run Of May In Win

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in the 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. When Shaw has been hitting the ball this season, he's been hitting it hard and his 12 home runs on the season in 177 at-bats show for it. While he's only […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a bit of a weird schedule for games today, so let me break things down. There is a 12:35 pm est slate which has three games, then a 7:10 pm est slate which also has three games. FanDuel decided to leave off the two games in the middle of the day. I'll try […]

Niko Goodrum Has Huge Game Versus Old Team

Detroit Tigers third baseman Niko Goodrum went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, and walk to go along with two runs and two runs batted in against the Twins. Goodrum was a mere one for his last 18 entering Wednseday's contest. It was good to see Goodrum bust out of his mini-slump after a hot […]

Adrian Beltre Took Batting Practice on Wednesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) took batting practice before Wednesday's game with the Yankees. He was able to field grounders on Tuesday, and now is feeling well enough to take batting practice. GM Jon Daniels said Beltre was a "few weeks" away, but there is a chance Beltre returns before the end of […]

Luis Guillorme Starting Against Marlins

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme has been a pleasant surprise with his bat in his short Major League career, and he’ll get a chance to continue that against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Guillorme is starting at third base and hitting seventh against right-hander Dan Straily. It makes sense that Guillorme would start today; […]

Pablo Sandoval Starts At First Base Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will start at first base Wednesday afternoon. Sandoval has five hits over his last 21 at-bats and can be avoided in DFS versus Astros starter Justin Verlander.

Hunter Dozier Sitting For Second Straight Day

Kansas City Royals first baseman/third baseman Hunter Dozier certainly appears to be the odd man out when the team visits National League ballparks. With the Royals in St. Louis for a series, Dozier has now sat for two straight days in favor of Whit Merrifield and Salvador Perez at his position. For both, it's the […]

Jose Ramirez Walks Three Times and Hits a Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a good game on Tuesday, drawing three walks and hitting a three-run home run in a win against the Cubs. Ramirez raised his on-base percentage to .394, which after the start to the season he had is extremely impressive. The home run was his 14th of the year, which […]

Jake Lamb Will Sit On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb will be out of the lineup on Wednesday. It seems that Torey Lovullo wants to ease him back into the lineup, and a matchup against lefty Brent Suter is the best time to do so. Lovullo said that the medical staff recommended Lamb be eased back, so owners can […]

Josh Donaldson Emerges By Doubling Twice

Don’t look now, but we officially have a sighting of the old Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson. In a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, the slumping third baseman finished 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. The former American League MVP hadn’t picked up a hit in the four games […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 24

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. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 8

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 […]

Nicholas Castellanos Turns In Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos continued swinging his hot stick Tuesday, but the Tigers dropped their fifth straight game. Castellanos turned in his third straight two-hit performance, and his fourth in six games, to bring his average to .320 on the year. He'll face Kyle Gibson Wednesday, against whom he has struggled throughout his career. […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 8

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 […]

Miguel Sano Hits Rehab Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) went 3-for-4 in a rehab game with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on Tuesday. Sano blasted a two-run homer in the game as he works his way back to the field after missing almost a full month with a hamstring strain. The slugging third baseman began his rehab […]

Colin Moran Slugs Solo Blast On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran slugged a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He got his team on the board in the fourth inning, sending a Matt Harvey fastball at eye level deep into the right field bleachers. Moran now has four homers and 22 RBI on the season to […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 8: 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 […]

Jose Reyes' Struggles Aren’t Getting Better

New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes had a very hot second half in 2017, but an equally scorching second half in 2018 is going to be just about the only thing that saves his season. Reyes has been terrible all season long, and it does not seem as though those struggles are going to change […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 8)

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. I mean, whoa. I really can’t begin to explain how surprising it […]

Jose Bautista Signs With Mets

According to MLB's Anthony DiComo, free-agent outfielder/third baseman Jose Bautista has signed a one-year Major League contract with the New York Mets. The Mets are currently in need of right-handed power and Bautista recently became available after being released by the Braves. Phillip Evans has been optioned to Triple-A immediately, so Bautista can play Tuesday […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. He is expected to play at least three games before returning to the active roster. He landed on the disabled list May 14 due to tendinitis in his left wrist. It's an issue that continues to […]

Adrian Beltre Taking Grounders on Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) took grounders hit right at him on Tuesday. He did not do any lateral movement, so the veteran is still going to be out for a couple of weeks. Beltre has been sidelined since May 15 due to a hamstring strain. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will continue to play third […]

Taylor Ward to be Promoted When Finger Heals

The Los Angeles Angels made a flurry of minor league call-ups on Tuesday, including catcher/third baseman Taylor Ward being promoted from Double-A to Triple-A. Unfortunately, Ward cut himself while packing and was placed on the Double-A disabled list. He will be sent to Triple-A when he is healed. Ward was a catching prospect whom the […]

Christian Villanueva Sitting Tuesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Villanueva will get the night off against right-handed starter Jeremy Hellickson, with utility infielder Corey Spangenberg starting at third base in his stead. Although Villanueva only has a .552 OPS in May, April's reigning National League Rookie of […]