Nate Jones Picks Up Second Save Thursday
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones was called on for the save Thursday evening. Jones hit the first batter he faced and allowed a hit but was able to escape by striking out Delino DeShields to end the contest. Jones allowed four runs in his last save chance and manager Rick Renteria turned to […]
Eloy Jimenez Could Be Up As Soon As Mid-July
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez could be ready for his big league debut in mid-July, according to the Daily Herald's Scot Gregor. Jimenez, 21, was traded to the White Sox by the Cubs in the Jose Quintana trade last summer. Jimenez is currently playing for the Birmingham Barons in the Double-A Southern League. […]
Michael Kopech Likely Headed For Mid-July Call-Up
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Michael Kopech is likely headed for a mid-July call-up to the majors, according to the Daily Herald's Scot Gregor. Kopech, 22, has been pitching this season for Triple-A Charlotte in the International League. Kopech has made seven starts for Charlotte, posting an 0-2 record with a 4.86 ERA. However, […]
Miguel Gonzalez Suffers Setback In Rehab
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) has suffered a setback in his rehab from right rotator cuff inflammation, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. Gonzalez won't do any throwing for the next 10 to 14 days, at which point he will be re-assessed. Fantasy owners should not be clogging up a disabled list […]
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 […]
Top Prospect Luis Robert Likely To Return In Early June
Chicago White Sox top outfield prospect Luis Robert (thumb) is likely to return to action in early June, according to the Daily Herald's Scot Gregor. Robert, 20, sprained a ligament in his left thumb sliding into second base during spring training. As of now, the plan is to have Robert play in the Arizona Fall […]
Carlos Rodon To Make Rehab Start Saturday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) will make his first rehab start for Single-A Kannapolis of the South Atlantic League on Saturday. Rodon, 25, has been on the shelf since September of 2017 after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair significant bursitis in his left (throwing) shoulder. If everything goes according to plan during […]
Yoan Moncada Batting Sixth Thursday Versus Rangers
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada will bat sixth Thursday. The White Sox face left-hander Cole Hamels, and manager Rick Renteria has been putting Moncada in the six hole versus lefties as opposed to the No. 1 spot versus righties. Moncada is 1-for-8 since returning from a hamstring injury on Tuesday. He remains a […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a nine-game slate tonight and the pitching options are certainly something, and by that I mean we have no real aces on the mound, so it might be worth taking some shots. There are some of the better offenses on the slate, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding bats you like to hit […]
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 […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 18
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. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]
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 […]
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 […]
DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups
If you've never played on Draft Daily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. Before creating a lineup, make sure you look over the scoring system. In this […]
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 […]
Matt Davidson Returns To Lineup, Tim Anderson Will Sit Wednesday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest Wednesday versus the Pirates. Anderson has cooled off significantly and is hitting just .184 over his last 38 at-bats. Third baseman Yolmer Sanchez will slide over to shortstop and designated hitter Matt Davidson will be at third base on Wednesday. Make sure to remove Anderson from your […]
Reynaldo Lopez Hit Hard On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez did not have his best stuff on Tuesday versus the Pirates. Lopez allowed seven hits, six runs, two walks and didn’t record a strikeout. It was Lopez’s worst outing of the season and he will look to return to form Sunday versus the Rangers.
Matt Davidson Sits As White Sox Play In Pittsburgh Tuesday
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson will rest Tuesday as the White Sox play the Pirates on the road. The White Sox have a two-game set in Pittsburgh, but Davidson could still play first base or third base on Wednesday. Davidson remains a good source of power but will hurt owners in other categories, […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 16
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. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be […]
White Sox Won’t Rush Michael Kopech, Eloy Jimenez
The Chicago White Sox, who currently sit in last place in the American League Central, are in no hurry to rush outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and pitching prospect Michael Kopech to the big leagues. It appears that the White Sox want to make sure that when Jimenez and Kopech are called up, that they are […]
Yoan Moncada Activated From Disabled List
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game. Moncada missed the minimum 10 days after suffering a tight hamstring. Moncada has been off to a strong start and offers 20/20 potential. Jose Rondon was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 7
Today and every Tuesday moving forward throughout the 2018 MLB season, we will take a deep dive into some of the lesser-owned relief pitchers on the market that are worth keeping tabs on. This can be a good tool for those in deeper holds leagues, although any pitcher in a position to make a move on […]
Bruce Rondon (RP, CHW) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox reliever Bruce Rondon got a save opportunity on Sunday night and could be in a place to unseat Joakim Soria as the closer in Chicago. Soria and Nate Jones have each had opportunities to finish games for the White […]
Daniel Palka (1B/OF, CHW) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Across the board production is the category for Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka, who is only given an opportunity because of a hamstring injury to Avisail Garcia. Palka has a .295 batting average with six runs, four homers, and 11 RBI to […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
Another week, another major injury to a marquee middle infielder. This time it’s Robinson Cano, whose broken hand could keep him out of action for the remainder of the first half if surgery is required. We’ll know more about that after he sees a specialist on Tuesday, but regardless, fantasy owners will need to plan […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire - First Base(1B) and Third Base(3B)
Corner Store is open! It is week seven and rosters are still affected by DL stints and upper-echelon players who continue to under-perform. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Do not grow roots with the first replacement player you picked […]
Bruce Rondon Picks Up First Save Of The Season
Chicago White Sox reliever Bruce Rondon got the call to work the ninth inning against the Cubs on Sunday. Rodon, 27, struck out two batters and allowed one hit while holding the Cubs scoreless and picking up the save. Rondon is worth a speculative add if you are struggling for saves. However, don't plan on […]
Jordan Stephens Called-Up To AAA Charlotte
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jordan Stephens has been called up to AAA Charlotte, in a move that was probably overdue. Stephens, 25, has been excellent for AA Birmingham this year, posting a 4-3 record in 7 starts with a 2.95 ERA. His surface stats are supported by his underlying stats, as Stephens has posted […]
Week 7 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 7! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 7, which […]
Yoan Moncada Tests Hamstring Sunday
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) tested out his hamstring on Sunday. Moncada has been on the disabled list since May 5 and is hopeful to return next week. Moncada has hit .263 with six home runs, 15 RBI and four stolen bases over his first 114 at-bats. He remains a true 20/20 […]