Andrew Benintendi Hits Grand Slam On Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi made his only hit count on Saturday, clubbing a grand slam in a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old also drove in a fifth runner on a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. The long ball was just his second of the season, and his […]
Rick Porcello Posts Longest Outing Of Season
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs, on six hits, while striking out five, and walking one in Saturday's 6-5 win over Tampa Bay. It was the first time this season that the former Cy Young has pitched into the sixth inning. Porcello didn't generate a lot […]
The Cut List (Week 4) - Time to Let Go?
We're past the 10% mark of the season now for this, April's penultimate Cut List. That still doesn't mean free rein to chop off your roster anyone you don't like, but samples are only increasing, playing time divisions becoming clearer, injuries piling up. That said, the Watch-Out list of players to keep for now won't […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/21/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Today's main slate starts at 1:05 pm eastern and covers nine games. There's also an all day slate starting at the same time, featuring a glorious 15 game slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/21/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/21/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
Easter Sunday brings afternoon baseball, lots of it, so let’s take a spin around the major leagues to check on some angles to play for Monkey Knife Fight. It’s obviously still early but starting pitchers have made three or four starts each and some trends start to emerge. For example, Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd […]
Brock Holt Suffers Setback
Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) has suffered a setback during his rehab assignment. Holt is suffering from a scratched cornea, but apparently his new contact lens are not effective. The Sox could really use Holt right now with the team banged up, but it appears they will have to wait a little longer.
Nathan Eovaldi Placed on Injured List
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Eovaldi had a 6.00 ERA through four starts this season, but maybe the elbow problem was what is holding him back. Left-handed pitcher Bobby Poyner has been recalled from Triple-A to replace Eovaldi on the active roster. It's unclear […]
Mookie Betts Clubs Game-Winning Homer
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts finished 2-for-4, with two runs scored, including a go-ahead, solo home run in the top of the eighth inning of a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay Friday. The reigning American League MVP was going through a 3-for-32 cold streak but hopefully the long ball will give him a jolt. […]
Eduardo Rodriguez Serviceable Against Rays
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez finished 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits, while striking out six, and walking just one in a 6-4 win over the Rays Friday night. Now back-to-back solid outings for Rodriguez, he's struck out 14 and walked just one over his past two starts. […]
Blake Swihart Likely to Be Traded in Next 24 Hours
Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart is expected to be traded in the next 24 hours, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week, so Swihart's time on the Red Sox is coming to an end. He was once a top prospect, but has a .255/.314/.365 […]
Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is back in the starting lineup in left field and batting leadoff against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Friday. Benintendi hadn't played since fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday. Tzu-Wei Lin also gets the nod at second base and is hitting ninth. He won't be of […]
Eduardo Nunez To Injured List, Michael Chavis Coming Up
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain on Friday and called up infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Boston also designated pitcher Erasmo Ramirez for assignment. Boston is in dire straights with all three of their second base […]
Shortstop - The Under-Appreciated Glamour Boys of '19
Shortstop has long been a position comprised of the nobles and the bastards. People would flock towards the highborn and turn a frigidly cold shoulder to anyone else. Fantasy managers were basically elitists in the purest definition of the word in regard to shortstops. It is time to start spreading the love and realize that […]
Closers and Saves Report - Week 3 Waiver Wire
Only Week 3 and we're already looking at a pretty wild season, bullpen-wise at least. We have our first "out for the season" injury for a team's closer, and we have a legitimate top closer back on the mound after coming off the injured list. And also: Craig Kimbrel. Week 3 brought bat flips, petulant […]
Dustin Pedroia Officially Lands On Injured List
Updating previous reports, the Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) on the injured list on Thursday. Reliever Marcus Walden was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. It's unclear how much time Pedroia will miss, but fantasy owners in AL-only leagues shouldn't expect him to be back anytime soon. The […]
Dustin Pedroia Likely To Land On Injured List
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) appears likely to land on the injured list with more knee issues. However, the good news is that he avoided a serious injury on Wednesday after being examined by doctors in New York. The expectation is that he will return sooner than later, but fantasy owners shouldn't […]
Dustin Pedroia Avoids Serious Injury
Initially staying back in New York after exiting Wednesday's game early, Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) appears to have dodged a major bullet. In New York for examinations following a second consecutive loss, the former American League MVP was found to have avoided any serious knee issues, but the possibility of an injured […]
Dustin Pedroia Rejoining Red Sox
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is rejoining the team in Tampa for the weekend series against the Rays. The team will know more about his condition later Thursday after Pedroia stayed in New York on Thursday to consult with a doctor after feeling something in his knee this week. Pedroia has just […]
Craig Kimbrel Could Be Open To Three-Year Deal
There is now belief among interested teams that free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel would be willing to accept a three-year deal. Originally, it had been believed that Kimbrel was searching for a five-year pact. MLB Network's Jon Heyman thinks the Braves are the best fit now that Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is done for the year, but […]
Red Flag Warnings - Bad Starts to Keep an Eye On
We are nearly a month into the 2019 season and bust labels are in hand ready to get slapped on particular sets of players. This piece is not here to do that whatsoever. The goal here is to inform owners with some early-season observations regarding struggling players that I have chosen to highlight. These players […]
Champ or Chump - Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yoan Moncada
It can be incredibly easy to overreact to your team's performance thus far, but remember that it is still very early. You shouldn't even be thinking about dropping big names like Aaron Nola or Mookie Betts, nor should you count on Daniel Vogelbach or Jay Bruce continuing their home run binge. That said, you don't […]
Dustin Pedroia To Visit With Doctor Thursday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia said he felt "something weird" in his knee during a swing in his at-bat on Wednesday and will stay in New York and visit with a doctor on Thursday. The 35-year-old missed basically all of last season with knee issues following surgery, so this doesn't sound like good […]
Brock Holt Suffers Setback, Likely Won't Join Team This Weekend
Boston Red Sox utilityman Brock Holt (eye) will not join the team this weekend as originally expected after suffering a setback. Holt played in a rehab game on Tuesday and manager Alex Cora noted that Holt didn't feel great about his three at-bats. He'll hopefully get the proper help for his eye and return to […]
Christian Vazquez's Homer Is His Only Hit
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished with one hit, his third home run of the season, in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. The long ball ties his 2018 total in just 19 games this season, however, he is batting .200 with eight runs batted in. Since Blake Swihart was recently designated for assignment, […]
J.D. Martinez Hits First Homer Since April 4
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez's only hit in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday was his fourth home run of the season. The homer extended his hitting streak to eight games. More impressively, he has hit safely in 18 of 19 games this season. He hasn't gotten much help around him, though, […]
Red Sox Bullpen Blows Nathan Eovaldi's Quality Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi spun his best outing of the season in a 5-3, come-from-behind loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. He went a season-high six innings, allowing one unearned run on just three hits while striking out six and walking one. The 29-year-old left the game with a 3-1 lead, only […]
Andrew Benintendi Expected Back Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is expected back in the starting lineup Friday as the defending champs take on the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays. He's been out of the lineup with a foot injury after fouling a ball off his foot Sunday. On Tuesday, he appeared with his foot wrapped, but manager […]
Andrew Benintendi Still Out Wednesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. He is suffering from a bruised right foot but should return to the lineup any day now. J.D. Martinez is in left field and is hitting third, while Mitch Moreland will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against […]
Engel's Angles - Pivotal Starts Coming for Paxton, Peacock, Velasquez
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry resumes Tuesday with the teams not playing to the usual levels of success that fuel the hype. Both squads are under .500, and even the pitching matchup does not seem as outstanding as expected on paper. The struggles of Chris Sale and his 9.00 ERA are well documented. For the Yankees, […]
Mookie Betts Says Wrist Is OK After Wall Collision
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts tweaked his wrist on Tuesday after colliding with the right field wall at Yankee Stadium. Trying to rob a home run, Betts remained in the game and is confident he is fine. Offensively, the reigning American League MVP is batting .212, has just two hits in his last 19 […]