Anibal Sanchez May Return to Braves for May 28

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez has been on the disabled list for the past month with a lingering hamstring strain that he picked up while warming up in the outfield before a game. But the Braves have a doubleheader scheduled for May 28, and with Sanchez being close to activation, according to Braves manager […]

MLB Closers and Saves Targets for Week 8

Last week was a whirlwind of bullpen news, exciting performances, and disappointing outings. This week was less whirlwind and more light breeze. There were still great performances, along with some terrible ones. There was a new committee formed. There was a solid closer who had to hear the three dreaded letters: UCL. Even in a […]

Week 7 Catcher Waiver Wire

It is week seven and by now there just be plenty of clarity about the baseball season and your roster. Let me tell you one truth: the backstop is a weak position. Yep, it’s been said. We all agree but some just won’t say it aloud. Others will just shrug their shoulders. Well, I’ve said […]

Cubs and Braves Postponed Thursday

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves game Thursday night has been postponed due to rain. The Braves tried to wait out the rain for over two hours, but it wouldn’t stop to allow both clubs to play. The game will be made up in Atlanta on Aug. 30.

Braves Release Ezequiel Carrera

The Atlanta Braves released Ezequiel Carrera on Thursday after an uninspiring Triple-A stint that saw him carry a pitiful .146 average over 82 at-bats. The former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder has seen some success at the major league level, which is evidenced by his lifetime .262 average. In terms of fantasy implications, there is not […]

Anibal Sanchez Will Throw Bullpen Session on Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. He could make a couple starts in extended spring training so the Braves can figure out how to use Sanchez. It appears Sanchez has recovered from his hamstring issue, but the Braves don't have a spot for him in […]

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

I feel like we deserve this big, beautiful slate tonight with all the rain-outs and mediocre options we've dealt with throughout the week. All 15 games tonight are in the Main slate, so there is much to discuss. Unfortunately, we are not without weather concerns, but at least there will be other options to fall […]

Mike Soroka Placed on DL, Max Fried To Start Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain, retroactive to May 14. Max Fried has been called up and will start Thursday in his place against the Chicago Cubs. Soroka has a 3.68 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings. It […]

Dansby Swanson Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) begins his rehab assignment with Single-A Rome on Thursday. Swanson was placed on the 10-day disabled list with discomfort in his left wrist. Swanson could return after just one or two games barring no setbacks. The shortstop has two homers, two steals and a .766 OPS in the 2018 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Tonight's featured slate starts at 7pm eastern, with nine games to choose from. We've also got two later slates, but those games are covered within the featured slate. Since it doesn't fit into any slate, the Dodgers-Marlins matchup at noon will not be included here. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 7)

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 just continue to get promoted. Jack Flaherty is back in […]

Are the Dodgers Sunk This Year?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to their worst 40-game start in 60 years and fantasy owners are not happy. After last season’s demolition derby throughout the National League, most expected legitimate value out of their preseason Dodgers draft picks. Names like: Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, Yasiel Puig, Alex […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 7)

This past week brought yet another standout rookie debut from a young pitcher. This new pitcher, however, is likely the least intriguing of the rookie starters who have potential impact in fantasy leagues, so proceed with caution on him. Additionally, the minor league HR leader, Franmil Reyes, made his MLB debut this week. He still […]

Johan Camargo Drives In Run As Braves Beat Cubs

No, Atlanta Braves shortstop Johan Camargo didn't drive in his RBI on Wednesday night with a highlight-reel-worthy triple where he just beat a tag. He plated his run by working out a bases-loaded walk. Whatever. Fantasy stats don't care how it was done... his RBI total is now 11. He's still struggling at the plate […]

Freddie Freeman Drives In Run As Braves Win

Yeah, this might sound repetitious - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman had another great night on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3, scoring a run and driving in one himself. His RBI was the first of the game when he plated Ozzie Albies, who scored two runs, with a single. Freeman had BETTER be in your […]

Arodys Vizcaino Nails Down 4-1 Win For Braves

Blown save? What blown save? Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino did what relievers who have blown saves over the decades have done: pitch the next night like nothing happened. Fortunately, Vizcaino didn't pull a Derrick Turnbow and blow ANOTHER game. Instead, he threw a clean ninth, striking out one en route to save No. […]

Brandon McCarthy Goes Six Strong Innings But Gets No-Decision

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy has struggled this season. How can you tell? His ERA is 5.05 even AFTER his six-inning, one-run outing on Wednesday night against the Cubs. The righty struck out eight and walked two. He'll likely face the Phillies on the road next and given the rather hitter-friendly dimensions of that […]

Ronald Acuna Drives In Go-Ahead Run As Braves Beat Cubs

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna had an excellent Wednesday night. He went 2-for-4 and scored a run. He also broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth with an RBI-single to help the Braves win, 4-1. He scored later that inning on a bases-loaded walk. While he's not hitting his lofty .300+, he's still quite an […]

Dansby Swanson Has Productive Batting Practice On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson took batting practice on Tuesday as he continues to rehab from a wrist injury. Swanson reported no problems yesterday and will work on running and hitting again today with hopes of starting a short rehab assignment soon. The 24-year-old has contributed 13 runs and 13 RBI so far this season, […]

Mike Soroka (SP, ATL) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka deserved so much better on Saturday, as he was through 4 ⅔ innings before inducing a grounder toward third base that should have ended the inning. Instead, Jose Bautista booted the thing and, wouldn’t you know it, a bases-clearing […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 17

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

Low-Level Minor Leaguers Worth Monitoring in Dynasty - Week 7

For those who play in dynasty leagues, checking minor league box scores and league leaders can become a daily routine. But it's not just the guys knocking on the door who are worth a look. There are plenty of enticing players in the lower levels of the minor leagues who could hold value in many […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 7: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

It's the middle of May and baseball has already descended into its prime chaotic form. We've got Robinson Cano getting popped with an 80-game suspension after breaking his hand, A.J. Pollock out for 4-8 weeks, DJ LeMahieu possibly out for over a month and Adrian Beltre is back on the DL. As I'm typing this, […]

Dan Winkler Could See Save Chances

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker mentioned that reliever Dan Winkler could see save opportunities going forward. A.J. Minter was also mentioned along with primary closer Arodys Vizcaino. The right-hander has an excellent 0.98 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings in 2018. If he were ever to become the primary closer, he […]

Mike Foltynewicz Pitches Well But Gets No-Decision

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz went five strong innings and collected 10 strikeouts. The reason that he exited after five innings, though, was because he also walked five hitters. Still, he gave up a run during that span and it was unearned. He didn't factor in the decision because closer Arodys Vizcaino blew the […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Fourth Home Run of Season in Loss to Cubs

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna launched his fourth home run of the year in the eighth inning to give the Braves a short-lived lead before their bullpen blew it in the ninth in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. In just 19 games so far this year, Acuna has amassed 10 extra-base hits. While his […]

Arodys Vizcaino Blows Save As Braves Lose

Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino didn't seem to benefit from having Monday off. The closer came into Tuesday's game to nail down a 2-1 lead. It didn't go well. First, he gave up a run-scoring double to Addison Russell. Then Ben Zobrist singled in Russell. Vizcaino has seven saves on the season, so he's going […]

Dansby Swanson Aiming to Return to Braves Lineup as Early as Friday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has been on the disabled list dealing with wrist inflammation, is aiming to return this weekend, potentially on Friday. The Braves shortstop had been hitting .289 through 28 games before going down and will look to continue his improvements from last season. While Swanson was slumping somewhat prior to […]

Dansby Swanson on Track to Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is on track to return from the disabled list this weekend. He has taken on-field batting practice without any discomfort in his left wrist. He's expected to play one rehab game before possibly returning to the Braves on Friday. Johan Camargo and Charlie Culberson have been filling in for […]