Jeimer Candelario is Still Dealing with Back Pain

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (back) missed his second straight game on Thursday due to lumbar spine spasms. Candelario has been playing basically every day for the Tigers and in what has been an up and down season for him at the plate. He won't be valuable in fantasy leagues anymore especially with this […]

Michael Fulmer Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) underwent successful surgery to fix a meniscus tear in his right knee on Thursday, and he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2019. Fulmer was a big disappointment for fantasy owners this year, going 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7.5 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got just one slate on DraftKings tonight, but covers seven games being played, giving us lots of different lineup possibilities. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/20/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value […]

Matt Boyd (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: I’m willing to bet that Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Boyd will see his ownership mark ebb above 30% due to the streamer tide, especially since he’s set to face the Royals next on the 20th. He only went 5 ⅓ innings in his […]

Michael Fulmer Will Get Second Opinion On Knee

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) was diagnosed with a meniscus tear, ruling him out for the rest of the season. It was initially thought that surgery would be imminent, but sources now say that Fulmer will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday. If Andrews confirms the initial diagnosis, Fulmer […]

Week 25 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

With only a couple of weeks left in the fantasy (and regular) baseball season, I'm sure you can all see the light at the end of the tunnel. This grueling marathon is almost over. But you need to finish strong! Whether you're locked in a head-to-head battle for the championship or trying to climb the […]

Week 25 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 25! 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 25, and […]

Jeimer Candelario Leaves Game Early

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (spine) left the game early on Tuesday with a lumbar spine spasm. Candelario had a walk and a strikeout in his four plate appearances on Tuesday before departing the contest. At this point in the season, an injury like that could keep him from playing another game. It'll depend […]

Michael Fulmer Has Torn Meniscus

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn right meniscus, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Fulmer has already been ruled out for the rest of this season and will now need to undergo surgery this offseason. Rehab for a meniscus tear is typically around three months, so Fulmer might be […]

Michael Fulmer Has Meniscus Damage

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer's (knee) MRI exam showed meniscus damage. He will get a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews before his next move is determined. Either way, we don't expect Fulmer to pitch again in 2018. The right-hander will finish with a disappointing 3-12 record, 4.69 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 110 strikeouts […]

Christin Stewart Collects Three Hits

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart continues to impress at the MLB level, logging three hits in Sunday's win against Cleveland. Stewart has now appeared in seven games for the Tigers after a productive year at Triple-A Toledo. In those seven games, he's reached base safely 11 times (seven hits and four walks), good enough […]

Shane Greene Reaches 30 Saves

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene tossed a rocky inning on Sunday, allowing a run on three hits, but it was still good enough to get the job done and secure the victory for his team while earning his 30th save of the season. Greene has had an ultimately disappointing year with an unsightly 5.07 ERA. […]

Michael Fulmer Unlikely To Pitch Again This Season

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) will have an MRI done in Detroit on Monday and "odds seem long against him pitching again this season," per Detroit News sports writer Chris McCosky. Fulmer exited Saturday's start after throwing just four pitches with right knee inflammation. The 25-year-old has had a subpar season to this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's Week 2 in the NFL, but who needs football with a juicy 11-game featured slate on DraftKings today? Two games, CWS @ BAL and TOR @ NYY are tied for the highest expected total with a 9.5 O/U each. Those two games are prime for stacking, but keep an eye on DET @ CLE, […]

Michael Fulmer Injured Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) left his start early on Saturday with right knee inflammation. Fulmer didn't even record an out and gave up back-to-back home runs to the only two batters he faced before departing. His frustrating season continues, as he's 3-11 with a 4.69 ERA and 7.48 K/9 over 24 starts. […]

Spencer Turnbull To Make Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull will start on Wednesday against the Twins. Turnbull has thrown a scoreless inning for the Tigers. The right-hander was 5-8 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 in 23 starts (119 1/3 innings) over four minor league levels this year. He might not be long for this game […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/14/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Friday, my fellow fantasy addicts. I can't believe we only have a few of these regular season Fridays left together - the season has really flown by, but at least the tight pennant races should make what we have left a very interesting segment of the season. The Cubs are home today, but, they […]

Jose Iglesias Moved To 60-Day DL

The Detroit Tigers moved shortstop Jose Iglesias (abdomen) from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL on Friday, meaning he will miss the rest of the season. Infielder Pete Kozma was called up from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Iglesias finishes with a .269/.310/.389 line with five home runs, 48 RBI, 43 runs […]

Nicholas Castellanos A Strong Play Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos has been on a tear for the last 30 games, hitting .325/.398/.530 with five homers. In his last seven games the numbers are even gawdier: .417/.500/.667 with a homer and six RBI. That alone is enough to say that Castellanos is a must-start player, but coupled with his career numbers […]

Week 25 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago by completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked […]

Jose Iglesias Receives Injection

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (abdomen) received a cortisone injection in his lower abdominal strain and will be out at least the next few days while it takes effect. There still remains a chance that Iglesias doesn't make it back this year with the Tigers not in playoff contention. Niko Goodrum (quadriceps) was also injured […]

Niko Goodrum To Miss Several Days

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (quadriceps) will be out at least for the next several days after he collided with outfielder Christin Stewart in the game on Wednesday. Goodrum is hitting just .236 on the season but has been useful in deep mixed leagues with his 16 home runs, 52 runs scored, 45 RBI and […]

Niko Goodrum Injured Wednesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (quadriceps) left the game early on Wednesday after suffering a quadriceps contusion after colliding with outfielder Christin Stewart. Goodrum struck out in his only plate appearance before getting injured. He's batting only .236/.310/.431 on the season but does have 16 home runs, 52 runs scored, 45 RBI and 12 stolen […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

On deck for today? One of the last doubleheader slates of the year - and this is one of just a few times in recent memory that both slates have been worth playing. The early slate (4 game) features a ridiculous amount of pitching talent and the eight game Main slate has a solid offering […]

Jordan Zimmermann Victimized By Long Balls Again

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann has had a bit of an issue keeping the ball inside the yard this season, and Tuesday night's contest against the Houston Astros was a prime example of that. Zimmermann allowed three homers in the game, two of which were two-run blasts, as the Tigers fell to the reigning […]

Christin Stewart Showing Plate Discipline

Detroit Tigers outfielder and No. 6 prospect Christin Stewart was called up on Sunday and made his first start on Tuesday, notching his first career hit at the MLB level off former Tiger Justin Verlander. On Wednesday, Stewart was back in the starting lineup again and continued to show why he's so highly touted. Stewart […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

It's safe to call this the middle of September, right? With just under three weeks remaining in the fantasy (and regular) baseball season, there are barely any rules or conventions that you should force yourself to play by. Identify your needs and go. Do the thing! I believe in you, and I (mostly) believe in these […]

Spencer Turnbull Will See Starts Down The Stretch

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull will see a start or two down the stretch, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Turnbull was just called up on Tuesday and went 5-8 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 133 strikeouts in 119 1/3 innings over 23 starts for four different minor league levels this year. The […]

Christin Stewart Notches First Major League Hit

Detroit Tigers outfielder and recent call-up Christin Stewart made his first start on Monday and wasted no time logging his first MLB hit, a sixth-inning single off Justin Verlander. Stewart is among the top prospects in the Tigers' organization and mashed Triple-A pitching all season, putting together a .263/.363/.488 line with 23 homers, 21 doubles, […]

Nicholas Castellanos Collects Two More Hits

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had two hits on Monday, his second straight multi-hit game and his third such effort in the last five games. Castellanos has been churning out hits for about a month now, working to a .342 average over his last 30 games with four homers and 20 RBI to boot. […]