J.T. Realmuto Placed on Paternity List

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will miss this weekend's series against the Washington Nationals after the birth of his child. Rob Brantly has been called up from triple-A to provide depth behind the plate but Andrew Knapp should most of the playing time until Realmuto's return. You may want to stay away from Knapp, as […]

Alex Abrines And Timofey Mozgov Sign International Deals

At least two more NBA players won't be in the league this upcoming season, as guard Alex Abrines has signed with FC Barcelona and center Timofey Mozgov has signed with Khimki Moscow. Abrines played for the Thunder most recently, while Mozgov played for the Magic, though both players have recently been limited with injuries. Neither […]

Willson Contreras Absent To Start The Second Half

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit to start the second half of the season on Friday. Contreras was an All-Star, but manager Joe Maddon has been playing Victor Caratini a lot more over the past six weeks. Caratini will bat fifth versus Pirates starter Chris Archer and isn’t a bad dart throw for a […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 15 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Welington Castillo Moves to Triple-A

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) has moved his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A. Castillo had just one hit during his seven at-bats in Double-A. He's been out since June 17 due to a strained oblique. James McCann has been outstanding at the plate this season, so Castillo will serve as the backup […]

Yadier Molina Hits Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Molina is dealing with a strained thumb tendon, so it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. He was struggling with the bat since returning from the injured list, so it's probably a good idea to give him some […]

2019 NBA Free Agency: Fantasy Risers and Fallers

NBA free agency was a pretty drawn out process this year, but things have slowed down enough that we can talk about where things stand now. There's been a lot of movement around the NBA, especially when it comes to the big name players. Kawhi Leonard. Paul George. Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving. Kemba Walker. All […]

First Half Contact Rate Risers and Fallers

Well, the first half of the season has absolutely flown by! We have seen some great hitting and a lot of runs scored so far, and there promises to be just as much excitement in the second half of the season. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average and general hitting statistics, and any […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

very 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 […]

Robinson Chirinos Hoping To Recapture Power Stroke

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will try and regain his footing at the plate when the team kicks off the second half of the season on Thursday against the Rangers. Chirinos started off the month of June white-hot, popping six home runs in the first week. But he has fallen off the map since then, […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 15 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to the All-Star Break edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Sunday, July 7 (unless otherwise noted). For the break, this week's risers and fallers were selected somewhat more scientifically than usual. Everyone who had 100 plate appearances in both 2018 and 2019 had the number of plate […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 15)

The MLB All-Star Break is here and rosters are frozen but things could get interesting once play resumes later this week. When that happens, there will be less than three weeks to go before the trade deadline. Some prospects will be heading to new teams and new opportunities while others will simply rise up to […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 15

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 […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: All Star Break Prospect Edition

At the unofficial halfway point of the season, we've got a chance to really dig in and find those second half superstars. Finding the next Luis Castillo can be the difference between a championship and an early exit from the playoffs, so it's important to keep building your watch list. Be ready to pounce before […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15

As we patiently wait through the All-Star Break, you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a […]

Statcast First-Half Underachievers (Hitters)

As the first half wraps up and we are left pondering who will flip the switch in the second half, it's only rational that we look at the players who have underachieved most. We've already seen examples of players who have started to turn their luck around (Danny Jansen anyone?), so there is definitely credence […]

The Cut List (Week 15) - Time to Let Go?

The All-Star Break will be here after today's games. For players who won't participate in the game on Tuesday, it's a chance to take a break from the grind for several days. And several players could use one, like perhaps the cut suggestions below. Despite the days off, there's nothing really about the break that […]

Danny Jansen Picks Up Two More Hits On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was 2-for-4 with an RBI during a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Jansen, who started the year on a dismal streak, has come to life over his past 15 games. During that stretch, he is slashing .340/.377/.820 with six home runs, 13 RBI, and 11 runs […]

Chris Iannetta Launches Pinch-Hit Homer

Colorado Rockies backup catcher Chris Iannetta came up in the top of the eighth inning on Sunday with his team in a five-run hole. He took care of 40% of that. Iannetta hit a rocket just over the wall in left-center on a 3-1 fastball to bring in two runs and keep Colorado in the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 8th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Chance Sisco Hits Sixth Home Run Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays. The 24-year-old took David Phelps deep in the seventh inning for his sixth long ball of the season. Cisco now has a solid .283/.394/.667 slash line with 17 RBI in […]

Buster Posey Out of Lineup in Series Finale

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) will get the day off in Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals. The 32-year-old has recorded three home runs, 22 RBI and a .255 batting average over 64 games this season. Stephen Vogt will take over behind the plate and bat fifth against Cardinals struggling right-hander Jack Flaherty.

Robinson Chirinos Out of the Lineup on Sunday

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Angels. The 35-year-old has been productive at a shallow position in fantasy leagues, totalling 12 home runs, 39 RBI, 36 runs, and a .228 batting average through 68 games for the best team in the American League West. Max Stassi […]

Jason Castro Will Rest on Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro (rest) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers. It's a routine day of rest for the 32-year-old who has been productive on one of the MLB's surprise teams of 2019. Castro has totalled 10 home runs, 24 RBI, 27 runs, .257 batting average and an OPS of .860 through […]

Willson Contreras Won't Play Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Nothing is wrong with Contreras, but he's just getting a normal rest day here. Victor Caratini will cover behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Ivan Nova. Caratini is hitting over .300 in the […]

Francisco Cervelli Will No Longer Catch

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) has decided to change positions and will no longer be a catcher. After suffering another concussion recently, Cervelli has decided that he no longer wants to play catcher. He began fielding grounders and taking some fly balls as well. He's played some first base and a little second and […]

Yadier Molina is Expected to Sit Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) is expected to sit out of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Molina hasn't played since Wednesday due to a nagging right thumb issue. The Cardinals hope giving him extra rest will help, but Molina could end up back on the injured list. Matt Wieters should be […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, July 7th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! Things will get started bright and early at 1:05, as we typically see on any Sunday. We have a ton of games to decipher through and more than enough options at each position. We're without a game in Coors Field, however, and there's no chalky ash game pitcher. This slate is […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday July 7th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 7th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]