Logan Morrison Hits 13th Homer Saturday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison went 1-for-4 with a solo homer as his team lost 10-4 to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Morrison squared up a second-inning offering from Boston right-hander Rick Porcello for his 13th home run of the season. It has been a disappointing year for the offseason free-agent acquisition as […]

Victor Martinez Homers To Continue Hot Streak

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez has mostly been disappointing this season, as the signs of old age have definitely shown themselves with regularity. But over the last week, the veteran slugger has been on a bit of a hot streak. His homer Friday off Carlos Carrasco was his second in the last five games, […]

Shohei Ohtani in Lineup Against Lefty

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Jefry Marte was expected to be in the lineup against Wade LeBlanc, but that is not the case on Friday. Ohtani will DH and bat second against LeBlanc.

Matt Duffy Sitting, Joey Wendle, Ji-Man Choi Starting

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy will receive a day off on Friday. Joey Wendle will come into the lineup at second base with Daniel Robertson shifting to third. If they manage to play tonight then hitting second in the lineup is nice for Wendle's value. However, his performances against right-handed pitchers has not […]

Aaron Hicks Goes 2-For-3 On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks went 2-for-3 with two singles and a walk during Thursday's 7-2 win against the Kansas City Royals. Hicks has been a bit of a streaky player this season, going through scorching hot stretches only to cool down suddenly; he's only 3-for-his-last-17 at-bats. With that said, Hicks' fantasy value has […]

Logan Morrison, Jake Cave Out For Twins Thursday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison and outfielder Jake Cave are both out of the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Max Kepler, Robbie Grossman, and Eddie Rosario will round out the outfield, while hot-hitting catcher Mitch Garver will handle designated hitter duties. Bobby Wilson will be behind the plate and catch for […]

Aaron Hicks Returns To Lineup, Austin Romine Catching Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will return to the lineup on Thursday after two days on the bench. He will cover center field and bat fifth. Austin Romine will be behind the plate after a day off. Kyle Higashioka and Romine will be splitting catching duties while Gary Sanchez (groin) remains on the shelf. […]

Blake Swihart Catching On Thursday Against Twins

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart will bat seventh and catch in favor of Sandy Leon Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Third baseman Rafael Devers will bat sixth, while second baseman Brock Holt bats eighth. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts will clean up for the second game in a row. The Red Sox’s three-headed monster of outfielders Mookie […]

Khris Davis Clubs Two Homers Wednesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis smashed two homers in the win on Wednesday. He went 2-for-5 with five RBI against the Texas Rangers. He now has 27 homers and 77 RBI for the season. The biggest concern with Davis is his strikeout rate, an unsightly 27 percent of the time. He has struck out […]

Albert Pujols Homers Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit a homer on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. With the homer, Pujols passed Ken Griffey Jr. for sixth on the all-time home run list with 631. Pujols has 17 homers on the year and is slugging .435. He has a .289 on-base percentage. Pujols awful OBP […]

Shohei Ohtani Hitting Second on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been moved up to second in the batting order on Wednesday. Manager Mike Scioscia has done a lot of tinkering with the lineup lately, and it looks like he plans to experiment with Ohtani in the No. 2 spot. A permanent move to the two spot would […]

Giancarlo Stanton Manages A Hit In Wednesday's Loss

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton managed just a single in Wednesday's loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. He also hit a sacrifice fly that scored one of the Yankees' two runs. The one-hit day comes after an 0-for-4 day on Tuesday, and that comes after an eight-game hitting streak. His July average stands at […]

Shohei Ohtani Not in Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game. Albert Pujols will served as the designated hitter in his absence, with Jefry Marte manning first base. Ohtani hit a monstrous home run in Monday's game, his eighth of the year. He has frequently sat against left-handers however, and that […]

Nelson Cruz Posting 1.043 OPS Against Left-Handed Pitching

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will face Giants left-hander Andrew Suarez on Tuesday night at Safeco Field. Cruz has punished left-handed pitching all season, slashing .276/.398/.645 against them with five doubles, seven home runs and an OPS of 1.043. Cruz leads the team with 22 home runs and a .525 slugging percentage on the season. […]

Evan Gattis In 1-For-29 Slump

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis will look to shake off a 1-for-29 slump when the team opens up a series at Coors Field Tuesday night. After breaking an Astros franchise record for RBI (30) in a month in June, Gattis has cooled off and is hitting only .179 over his last 15 games played. […]

Mitch Garver, Logan Morrison Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver and designated hitter Logan Morrison are both out of the lineup on Tuesday. Backup catcher Bobby Wilson will be behind the plate to catch for Jose Berrios in Garver's stead. Robbie Grossman will serve as DH, while Taylor Motter will man right field alongside outfielders Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler. […]

Aaron Hicks Sitting On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will not be in the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The outfield will instead consist of Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. Taking Hicks' place in the lineup will be Brandon Drury, who will man second base. Drury has been revealed as a potential trade […]

Logan Morrison Hits Homer In Win

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and three RBI in his team's 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The homer came off of Toronto reliever Joe Biagini in the fifth inning, giving Morrison 12 on the season. Morrison, signed as a free agent in the offseason, […]

Albert Pujols Returns on Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (knee) is back from the disabled list, starting at first base and hitting fifth. It was expected that Pujols would return as soon as he was able, and that appears to be the case. Pujols is hitting .251 with 16 home runs on the season, and is still […]

Edwin Encarnacion Not in Lineup Monday

Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hand) is not in Monday's lineup due to a sore hand. Fortunately, for fantasy owners, Encarnacion is only day-to-day and should be back Tuesday according to manager Terry Francona. Considering his age of 35, the Indians cannot be too careful with their cleanup bat. Regardless of 2018 being one of […]

Jorge Polanco, Robbie Grossman Back In Lineup Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco and outfielder Robbie Grossman are both back in the lineup for Monday's clash against the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Ehire Adrianza will sit after starting at shortstop on Sunday. Outfielder Jake Cave will also sit the matchup out. Grossman, Max Kepler, and Eddie Rosario will round out the outfield. Mitch […]

Shin-Soo Choo Not Attracting Much Trade Interest

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, who has a .400 on-base percentage and .288 batting average, isn't receiving much interest on the trade market. He still has two years and $42 million left on his contract and is perceived mainly as a designated hitter, which would eliminate National League teams. Choo also has 18 home runs […]

Curtis Granderson Reportedly A Target For Phillies

Toronto Blue Jays veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson might be on the move. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have inquired on the availability of Granderson. The Phillies are reportedly on the lookout for a "left-handed bat off [the] bench and [an] occasional starter in [the] outfield." The Phillies are one game ahead […]

Logan Morrison Logs One RBI In Return From DL

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison (hip) was activated from the disabled list on Sunday ahead of his team's game against the Kansas City Royals. Batting fifth in his return to action, Morrison went 0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk in the game. The veteran slugger has been a disappointment in his first season […]

Inclement Weather Predicted, Tarp Rolled Out At Nationals Park

With showers and thunderstorms predicted for Sunday afternoon's Washington Nationals-Atlanta Braves game, the tarp has just been rolled out at Nationals Park, per Braves' radio station 680 The Fan. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 ET, so fantasy owners of players on those teams should stay alert to further updates regarding rain delays […]

J.D. Martinez Not In Lineup Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is out of Saturday's lineup due to rest. There is a valid justification to be skeptical of this designation since he has missed a couple games in recent weeks due to back tightness. Martinez made a great catch in Friday's game and potentially tweaked his back. The reason for […]

Willie Calhoun Hitting Second Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun will hit second in the lineup and serve as the Rangers designated hitter Friday. With Nomar Mazara on the disabled list, Shin-Soo Choo will likely serve as the regular right-fielder, opening up the chance for Calhoun to DH semi-regularly. With eight home runs at Triple-A and hitting second, Calhoun makes […]

Nelson Cruz Has Track Record Of Second-Half Success

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz has a career track record of taking his play to another level in the second half of seasons. Cruz is on pace for 37 home runs this season, which would be the fifth straight season of 35 home runs or more for the veteran. The slugger has hit for […]

Evan Gattis On Pace For Career Season

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis heads into the All-Star break enjoying one of the best stretches of his career. He has 19 home runs at the break, the most he has hit in a half since popping 19 in the second half of 2016. He also currently is on pace for 89 runs batted […]

Nelson Cruz Out Sunday

Seattle Mariners DH Nelson Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado. It's a shame really, because you'd want the power Cruz offer in Coor's Field, but because Cruz is a full time DH now and they're playing in an NL park, the Mariners don't want him in the outfield and risking […]