Hunter Dozier Recalled And Starting

The Kansas City Royals have recalled corner infielder/outfielder Hunter Dozier from Triple-A Omaha to fill in for the injured Lucas Duda. Dozier has valuable third base eligibility in most formats, but he'll be filling in at first base while he's up. Dozier is a former top prospect whose window of opportunity is closing due to […]

Brandon Drury Activated from DL, Optioned to Triple-A

MLB.com Yankees writer Bryan Hoch reports that third baseman Brandon Drury (migraines) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Monday and was then optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Drury had been out since the beginning of April due to blurry vision and migraines, and in his absence rookie Miguel Andujar has taken control of the […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko is a guy that will never give up. You have to respect and appreciate those types of guys. He has been beat up left and right in the fantasy community, particularly after not meeting expectations following […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 15

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/14/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Although the MLB schedule shows a nine-game slate on Monday, we will only get to partake in eight of those matchups for DFS purposes. The ATL/CHC game has a 2:20pm (EST) start time and is excluded from the DK docket. From the games we do get to choose from, there are three matchups with an […]

Willson Contreras And Addison Russell Rest Monday

Manager Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs will once again go with a different lineup as the Cubs face the Braves Monday afternoon. The Cubs hottest hitter, catcher, Willson Contreras will have Monday off in favor of Victor Caratini who bats sixth. While shortstop Addison Russell who is finally coming together will have Monday off. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/14/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As usual, we've got a smaller Monday slate, which makes it a bit more difficult to find obvious values. However, there are some clear stacks to target with the Indians, Astros, and Seattle as some of my early favorites. As for pitchers, there are really only two cash game pitchers I'll be considering in Tyler […]

Austin Riley Hits Three Home Runs Sunday

Atlanta Braves third base prospect Austin Riley had a night to remember Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett. The clubs top third base prospect went 4-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBI and three runs. Riley was crushing Double-A pitching earlier in the season and is now hitting .345 in seven games in Triple-A. The Braves acquisition […]

Adrian Beltre Expects DL Stint

While an official announcement has yet to be made, TR Sullivan reports that third baseman Adrian Beltre said that the tweak to the injured hamstring felt similar to what sent him to the disabled list earlier in the year. The Texas Rangers will likely make appropriate moves soon, and fantasy owners should expect to once […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Not Have Surgery On Wrist

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been bothered by a lingering wrist issue all season long, but with a clean MRI on Sunday, it appears Candelario will avoid surgery for now and will simply play through the pain as the team continues with rehabilitation efforts. Candelario has had a strong start to the year, […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Watch List

We’ve basically reached the quarter-pole of the 2018 season which means it’s time to start settling in for the summer months. The shine of the new season is starting to wear off and it’s getting a bit easier to assess player performances to-date. This week’s watch list contains some intriguing names, from hyped prospects like […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire - First Base(1B) and Third Base(3B)

Corner Store is open! It is week seven and rosters are still affected by DL stints and upper-echelon players who continue to under-perform. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Do not grow roots with the first replacement player you picked […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 14

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 […]

The Cut List (Week 7): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 7 of the Cut List. As we get deeper into the season you’ll start seeing bigger names on this list. If a standard league viable player underperforms for a month straight, I have to consider including him on the list. Keep that in mind as the weeks go forward. I think we’re […]

Travis Shaw Continuing To Launch Home Runs

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. While Shaw was mired in a slump in late April and early May, he is appearing to re-surface with a .250 batting average and three home runs in the last seven days. After hitting […]

Tyler Saladino Delivers Big Game In First Start With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. This marked Saladino's first start with the Brewers after being acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a trade and he took full advantage of the opportunity. With the Brewers second baseman position as […]

Anthony Rendon To Rest On Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (rest) will sit out the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. This is just customary rest for Rendon, and he will be back in the lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. He will most certainly get a pinch-hit opportunity so if you have no […]

Adrian Beltre Leaves Sunday’s Game

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre left Sunday’s game following a misplay. Beltre appeared to have re-aggrevated the hamstring injury which saw him land on the disabled list recently. If that is the case it is possible Beltre could find himself back on the DL in the coming days. In 117 plate appearances in 2018, […]

Daniel Robertson (2B/SS/3B, TB) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson is hitting a very respectable .279 this season, but his eye is what puts him on the fantasy radar. Those in OBP leagues should pay close attention to Robinson, as he has walked 22 times this […]

Justin Turner and Logan Forsythe Back on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to start the 2018 season, but help is on the way. Both Justin Turner (wrist), and Logan Forsythe (shoulder), are expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Marlins. Turner, who has yet to play this season, will instantly become one of the most reliable offensive […]

Joey Gallo Dropped To Sixth In The Batting Order Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has been dropped from his usual fifth spot to the sixth spot in Sunday's game versus Dallas Keuchel and the Astros. Gallo has been having a tough time at the plate recently, batting just .059 over the last week and .204 on the year. Gallo isn't known for his average, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s Sunday Run-day in Major League Baseball! Why call it Run-day, you might ask? That’s because there should be crooked numbers all over big league scoreboard this Sunday. Of the 22 starting pitchers on this eleven-game slate, seven of them are below $5,000 and four of them are the minimum $4,000 for a starting pitcher. […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup Sunday With Sore Left Wrist

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will sit (wrist) on Sunday against the Mariners. The Tigers reportedly would like to have an MRI done on Candelario's wrist to see how it compares to a previous MRI he had when playing with the Cubs, per Detroit sports writer George Sipple. Candelario has been solid for fantasy […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/13/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a sizeable slate today, but it's also Mother's Day! So go hangout with your mothers and give them the love they deserve today! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/13/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Miguel Sano's Hamstring Still Bothering Him

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is still feeling pain in his left hamstring, according to reports. Sano traveled to Anaheim with the Twins and took some grounders at third base before Thursday's game, which caused some optimism, but it appears he is not very close to going on a rehab assignment. Manager Paul […]

Shopping at the DL Store - Buying Low on Injured Players

Injured players often represent buy-low opportunities, and at this point in the season, there’s an injured All-Star at each position. If you can pry them away from the owner or add them outright, each one could offer a real boost later in the season. Madison Bumgarner and Corey Seager are notably absent from this list. […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Barrels and Exit Velocity

As we enter the seventh week of the baseball season, there is a large enough sample size to rightfully pass judgment on a player's performance without expecting a sudden or dramatic change. While it's easy to glance at the HR leaderboard and determine that these players are tearing the cover off the ball, there are […]

Matt Duffy Delivers For The Rays In Game 1 Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Ray third baseman Matt Duffy drove in all three runs for the Rays in the first game of the Saturday doubleheader versus Baltimore. His three-run HR in the first inning staked the Rays to a 3-0 lead but Chris Archer got roughed up and the offense stalled in the 6-3 loss. He is […]

Jake Lamb To Start Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (elbow) will make his first rehab appearance with Class-A Visalia Rawhide. This will be Lamb's first rehab game since the onset of his elbow tendinitis. Lamb is still not expected to be back for at least another week, so owners just need to be a little more patient. He […]

Jose Bautista Hits First Homer As Brave

Well, he got that out of the way. Atlanta Braves third baseman Jose Bautista finally launched one into the stands on Saturday night. It was a solo homer in the sixth inning. He's got to feel like a weight is off his back. Maybe now he can start raking like the Joey Bats of old. […]