Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 3

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 early juncture, there's value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest […]

April All-Bummer Team - Studs With Sluggish Starts

We've turned the calendar to May and, amazingly, 2018's baseball season is already 1/6 complete. We've seen some surprising team starts (Phillies, Pirates) and a few out-of-the-blue players rising to fantasy relevance (Christian Villanueva, Jarlin Garcia). But we're all wondering the same thing: where in the world is John Lackey? Nothing is worse in fantasy […]

Early Season Trade Etiquette for Fantasy Baseball

How does the old saying go? If you can not find the idiot in the room, it might be you? That works for fantasy owners as well. If you cannot see the annoying trader in a league, it just might be you. Fantasy baseball is a game with owners trying to win, so no strategy […]

Nick Senzel Fine After Shoulder Issue

Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel is fine after being scratched from the lineup earlier in the week with a shoulder issue. Senzel had jammed his left shoulder and wound up missing a few games for Triple-A Louisville. Senzel returned to the lineup on Monday and promptly hit an inside-the-park home run while adding a stolen […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 5)

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. The prospect promotions continue to roll in. First it was Gleyber Torres […]

Christian Villanueva Blasts Ninth Home Run

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva swatted his ninth homer Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. The solo shot in the first inning was his only hit in four at-bats, but he's now tied for second in the National League in home runs. Villanueva has been a godsend for both the Padres and fantasy […]

Scott Kingery Exits After Being Hit By Pitch

Starting at shortstop as a result of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford’s injury and subsequent disabled list stint, utility man Scott Kingery (elbow) was pulled from Tuesday’s game after getting plunked. The 23-year-old was batting seventh in the lineup when he was hit by a pitch on the elbow in the bottom of the ninth […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets For May 2

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 weakest categories and target players who may be available […]

Zack Cozart Not in Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Alex Cobb and the Orioles. There's no word on an injury or illness for Cozart, who had started the previous eight games for the Halos. The Angels had an off day Monday, so Cozart is likely either nursing an […]

Miguel Sano Lands on 10-Day Disabled List

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Miguel Sano (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He missed back-to-back games over the weekend and will now be placed on the DL. Eduardo Escobar has been playing third base and is expected to stay there while Sano is sidelined. Ehire Adrianza has been covering shortstop the last […]

Anthony Rendon Is Close To Starting Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (foot) will start a rehab assignment soon. He fouled a ball off his toe two weeks ago and has been slowly ramping up his baseball activities. On Tuesday, he was taking batting practice, fielding ground balls and running around the bases before the team's game against Pittsburgh. Whatever the […]

Mike Moustakas Out On Tuesday Due To Contusion

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas will be held out of the starting lineup on Tuesday following a hit by pitch on Monday that resulted in a contusion on his forearm. X-rays were negative on the injury Monday night, so he is considered day-to-day, but the team has no reason to send him out […]

Jake Lamb Throws From 120 Feet

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder, elbow) made progress in his rehabilitation on Monday, throwing out to 120 feet prior to the start of Arizona's series against the Dodgers. Lamb also took swings and fielded grounders in his Monday workout. There's no timetable for his return yet, but a mid-May return isn't out of […]

Mets Prospect David Thompson Suffers Hand Fracture

One of the lesser known but surprisingly productive New York Mets prospects, third baseman David Thompson, suffered a hairline fracture in his left hand and is facing a four- to six-week recovery. While Thompson is far from a can’t-miss fantasy prospect, he did have a very solid 2017 for Double-A Binghamton after struggling big time […]

Second Straight Multi-Hit Night For Yangervis Solarte

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte has been the primary replacement for the injured Josh Donaldson at third base. With Donaldson’s return looming possibly this weekend, however, Toronto is going to have to find ways to keep Solarte in the lineup, as he has been quite the productive player thus far. In a 7-5 victory […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Rake Double-A Pitching

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up two more hits on Monday in four at-bats Monday for Double-A New Hampshire. Vlad Jr. also hustled out his first triple on the 2018 campaign. Guerrero is one of the best prospects in the game and has now hit safely in nine of his […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There was a large slate last night, and we are gifted with another huge Tuesday slate. There are a plethora of different ways to go about with lineup construction tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/1/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]

Kris Bryant Triples On Monday

After going 0-for-9 since returning from being hit in the helmet, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant tripled to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning for the Cubs. Bryant finished the game 1-for-3 with a run and walk. Bryant remains one of the better offensive players in all formats.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a MASSIVE 14 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]

Brandon Drury Not Returning In Houston

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) continues his rehab in the minor leagues as Miguel Andujar shows no signs of wearing down with the big league club. The 25-year-old former Arizona Diamondbacks player has been hitting well with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders over the past few games. This has fueled speculation that he would […]

Mike Moustakas Leaves Game on Monday After Being Hit By Pitch

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas was forced from the game on Monday after being hit in the forearm with a pitch. However, his X-rays came back negative and he is considered day-to-day. Even if he is forced to miss a game, Moustakas' injury is minor and he should be back in the coming […]

Miguel Sano Could Be Headed to Diasbled List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano's hamstring injury is not improving and could potentially land him on the disabled list. Sano was unable to run on Monday, and manager Paul Molitor said he is not making a lot of progress. Unless he is able to improve quickly, it appears Sano will be placed on the […]

Josh Donaldson Could Be Activated On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson continues to rehab from shoulder inflammation, and it sounds as if he’s truly nearing a return. Donaldson is set to play third base in a rehab game on Tuesday, and while there’s still no time frame for a return, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com speculates Donaldson could return on […]

Alex Bregman Hitting .351 Over Last 10 Games Played

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman has begun to turn the corner heading into the final game of the first month of the season. He heads into Monday night's action against the Yankees with 13 hits over his last 37 at-bats (.351) with five doubles and eight runs batted in over his last 10 games. He […]

Scooter Gennett Won't Start on Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) won't be in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gennett is scheduled to have an MRI on his sore right shoulder. He is available to pinch hit, but he will be shut down from throwing for a few days. This injury likely won't result […]

Miguel Sano Won't Play on Monday

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Miguel Sano (hamstring) won't play against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. This marks the third straight game that Sano has missed due to hamstring tightness. However, Sano was available off the bench on Sunday, so it appears he's close to returning. Eduardo Escobar will draw the start at third base […]

Jeimer Candelario (3B, DET) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: For the second straight week, Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has shown he might be more than just a capable replacement player. He continues to get on base and score runs hitting in front of Miguel Cabrera and Nick Castellanos. Over the last seven […]

Anthony Rendon Fielding Grounders, Still Not Ready To Return

(Update) Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (foot) was seen taking ground balls and running before Monday's contest against the Pirates, and the decision on his return could be made as soon as tomorrow. He's been out for over two weeks after fouling a ball off his foot and dealing with the ensuing bruise. He'll […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 1

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 […]

Jose Ramirez Continues His Hot Hitting

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez stayed hot on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. He got off to a shockingly awful start this season, but he's been on fire since, bringing his OPS all the way up to .861. He should keep it up and continue to be one of the better […]