Brian Anderson Drives In Two; Continues To Impress

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson came through in the clutch for his team during a much-needed 6-3 victory against the Phillies on Sunday. Anderson, who's filled in nicely for the injured Martin Prado, leads the team with eight RBI, which subsequently ranks sixth among all National League players. Anderson also ranks eighth in runs […]

Eugenio Suarez Fractures Thumb Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has fractured his right thumb. Suarez left during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Jameson Taillon. Suarez will assuredly be placed on the disabled list and the team has not offered a timetable for his recovery, although […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 9

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/8/18): MLB DFS Lineups

All teams are in action this Sunday, but DraftKings has given us a 10-game featured slate to work with instead of the full 15. This 10-game slate has excluded every game that starts after 3:00 PM EST. Not on the featured slate are the Coors Field game, Clayton Kershaw’s start against the Giants, and Shohei […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In Five

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a huge game on Saturday, helping to lead his team to a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and five RBI. The five runs batted in ties a career high for the 26-year-old. Suarez started the damage with a bases-loaded […]

Champ or Chump - Christian Villanueva and Matt Davidson

A slow week might not even get noticed in August, but right now it is all of the data you have to work with. That forces you into a balancing act, as you need to determine if a hot guy on waivers is worth giving up somebody you believed in on draft day. As always, […]

The Cut List (Week 2): Time to Let Go?

You shouldn’t hesitate to drop the players I highlight below in standard 10 or 12 team leagues. Like I said last week, you shouldn’t hesitate dropping any of these guys for a player on a hot streak. There’s a strong chance all three of these players will continue to struggle for weeks. You can play […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 2) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 2, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Brad Miller Drives In Two Saturday April 7

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Brad Miller drove in two runs Saturday versus Boston. His first-inning double gave the Rays a 2-0 lead before the Red Sox would hammer Jake Faria and put the game away with eight runs in the first two innings. Lefthanded C.J. Cron and righthanded Brad Miller will split time. It […]

Maikel Franco Has Monster Game In Victory

Maikel Franco had himself another terrific game for the Philadelphia Phillies today, exploding alongside the rest of his offensive in a 20-1 victory. The 25-year-old smashed a grand slam in the first inning, a sign of things to come. In the fourth he drove in two additional runs with a bases-clearing double. With two hits […]

Johan Camargo to Likely Remain on DL Through Next Week

MLB.com beat writer Mark Bowman reports that Braves third baseman Johan Camargo will likely remain on the disabled list until Atlanta's series with the Chicago Cubs next weekend. Camargo battled an oblique injury during Spring Training, causing him to start the year on the DL. Last year over 256 plate appearances, Camargo hit .299 with […]

Rafael Devers Hits Solo Shot For First HR

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit a solo shot in the seventh inning against the Rays on Saturday. It was his first home run of the season which came two batters after J.D. Martinez hit his first homer of the year. Devers ended the day 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, with […]

Kris Bryant Hits Second Home Run

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit his second home run of the season Saturday. It was a rocket off of Zach Davies in the top of the 6th inning. Bryant finished the game 3-for-3 adding a single, triple and also drawing a walk. He remains of the best offensive options in the game.

Ronald Torreyes Picks Up Three Hits In Victory

As a result of injuries and a marathon game last night, the New York Yankees gave infielder Ronald Torreyes a start at second base this afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles. The Venezuelan native, who also played last night after Brandon Drury was pulled, batted ninth. He led the team with three hits on the afternoon, […]

Matt Reynolds Called Up

Washington Nationals infielder Matt Reynolds has been called up by the Nationals to provide bench depth. He'll take Enny Romero's place, who was designated for assignment by the team on Saturday. Reynolds had previously been a middling Mets prospect who slashed .230/.326/.301 in 130 PA last year. He'll likely be used to pinch-hit late in […]

Brandon Drury Lands On 10-Day DL

In the bottom of the sixth inning of last night’s 14-inning defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Yankees surprisingly pinch hit Ronald Torreyes for third baseman Brandon Drury. News of what could possibly be wrong with 25-year-old were scarce, but now things are clear, as he’s landed on the 10-day disabled list with […]

Week 2 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 […]

Colin Moran Has Huge Night at the Plate

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 4-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored in a win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Moran led the offensive outburst in a 14-3 win, doubling in the second inning before singling in his next three at-bats. It was his best game in a Pirates uniform, […]

Matt Chapman Offensive Start Continues

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman continues his unexpected start to the season with his third homer and fifth straight multi-hit game. Chapman finished 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs and two RBIs. If Chapman was a waiver wire addition and your roster doesn't need power, consider thoughts of trading him for increased value.

Travis Shaw Hits First Home Run Of 2018 Season

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-5, with one run and two RBI's in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Considering Shaw went deep 31 times last year, it was only a matter of time before he hit his first big shot of the season. This game now puts Shaw at a .310 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 8

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. Even at this early juncture of the season, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily […]

Michael Chavis Suspended 80 Games For PEDs

Boston Red Sox top hitting prospect Michael Chavis has been suspended 80 games for a positive PED test, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com. Chavis does not know how he tested positive, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. He is a 2014 first round draft pick that finished 2017 in Double-A Portland, compiling […]

Matt Chapman (3B, OAK) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy owners showed a lot more love toward Oakland's other second-year Matt (that'd be Matt Olson) in drafts this spring, but Matt Chapman quietly smacked 14 home runs in half a season as a rookie last year. He's off to a great start […]

Christian Villanueva Batting Cleanup Friday Night for Padres

MLB.com writer AJ Cassavell reports that Christian Villanueva will get the start at third base Friday for the Padres, marking his fourth start in a row for San Diego. Since his three-homer outburst on Tuesday, Villanueva has gone 0-for-6 with three strikeouts. He will have a tough match-up going against Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr., […]

Miguel Sano Launches Third Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano continued his early-season hot streak on Thursday, launching his third home run of the season in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. Sano finished the game 1-for-3 with the homer, a two-run shot, to help power the Twins to a 4-2 win over Seattle. Sano is off to a fine […]

Matt Duffy Provides All The Offense Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy was the team's offensive star Thursday versus Boston. His eighth-inning two-run home run put the Rays up 2-0. It would get to the bottom of the ninth, when their closer, Alex Colome, would blow the two-run lead in a blown save, which lead to the eventual 12-inning, 3-2 loss. […]

Maikel Franco Stars In Phillies Win

With starting pitcher Nick Pivetta dealing on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies offense provided sufficient support for the victory. The unit was led by third baseman Maikel Franco, who drove in four of the club’s five runs. The 25-year-old first stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded after three walks. He delivered with […]

Yolmer Sanchez Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez continues his hot start to the 2018 season. Sanchez went 3-for-5 on Thursday with two triples and a single. He also drove in three runs. Sanchez is hitting .400 on the young season and is worthy of consideration in AL-only leagues.

Scott Kingery Starting In Right For Home Opener

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler stated earlier this spring that prized rookie second baseman Scott Kingery would play all around the field for the club this season. On Thursday, as the team gets set for their first home game of the year, that announcement continues to be validated, as the 23-year-old will start in right field […]

Champ or Chump - Derek Dietrich and Josh Harrison

One of the biggest differences between daily and weekly fantasy formats is that sinking feeling you get when one of your studs has a day off. It happens to everyone in weekly formats, but your rivals are getting a game advantage over you in daily settings. You can't carry a backup on your bench for […]