The Cut List (Week 11): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 11 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at four players who came into the season with huge expectations. All of these players were drafted in all standard formats. Jonathan Schoop is fresh off a 3.8 WAR, 32 HR season that propelled him to fantasy stardom, Billy Hamilton stole […]

Francisco Liriano Throw Simulated Game

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) is set to pitch in a simulated game, but the team hasn't announced precisely when that will be. Liriano was in the midst of a bounce-back campaign before the injury, with a 3.90 ERA and couple of absolute gems under his belt, like the eight innings of scoreless […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Make Rehab Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) will make a rehab start Monday at Single-A West Michigan, the team reports. Zimmermann has been on the disabled list for over a month now and has progressed more slowly than originally expected. He got absolutely shelled in his first rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo, allowing seven runs […]

Daniel Norris Has Started Light Throwing Activities

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) has been on the disabled list since April 30 and had successful groin surgery on May 3. The young lefty is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks as he recovers from surgery, but club sources reported that he's resumed throwing, albeit lightly. There's plenty of talent in Norris, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got five different slates for us on DraftKings with all 30 teams in play today. There's an all day slate that covers all 15 matchups, and no featured slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/9/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 10

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. 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 available on […]

Points Leagues (H2H) - Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 9

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 […]

Francisco Liriano Will Throw Sim Game Next Week

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a simulated game early next week. Assuming that goes well, Liriano will likely make a rehab start within the next four or five days. He landed on the disabled list May 29 but could be back with the Tigers soon. Liriano is 3-2 with […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Likely Have One More Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) is scheduled to throw one more rehab start before rejoining the Tigers. He is currently pitching with the Triple-A club, but appears close to returning to the big leagues. Zimmermann struggled early in the season, but could be worth a look in deeper leagues.

Alex Wilson Activated, Ronny Rodriguez Demoted

The Detroit Tigers activated reliever Alex Wilson (foot) Thursday ahead of their matchup with the Boston Red Sox. Wilson had been on the shelf since early May with a 95 percent tear in his left plantar fascia, and it's been a much longer recovery process than his status on the 10-day disabled list originally suggested. […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 8

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 […]

Victor Martinez Goes Hitless Again

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez got off to a slow start but after a bounce-back month in May, he's really struggling in June. V-Mart went hitless in Wednesday's action against the Red Sox. It was his second straight hitless game and his third in four games. Over the last seven games, Martinez is hitting […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 7

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 […]

Alex Wilson To Be Activated From DL on Thursday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) will be activated from the disabled list on Thursday, according to Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire. The Tigers primary setup man will resume his usual role after being out since May 7 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Wilson carries a 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16 strikeouts […]

Jeimer Candelario is Available Off The Bench

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. However, Candelario is available off the bench to pinch hit if asked. He was pulled from Tuesday's contest after jamming his right index finger. The X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like a […]

Jeimer Candelario Out of Lineup Wednesday Night

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (finger) is not in the Tigers starting lineup Wednesday night against the Red Sox. Candelario was taken out of Tuesday's game after injuring his right index finger. Ronny Rodriguez will make a spot start at third base and will hit ninth against Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Ronny should […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hits 20th Double

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had another multi-hit game on Tuesday, his 16th such effort since May 1. One of the hits was a double, his 20th of the season. Castellanos has yet to show much home run power, having hit just six dingers thus far, but he's been an offensive force nonetheless. When […]

Jeimer Candelario Day-To-Day With Jammed Finger

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario exited Tuesday's contest early with a jammed finger and is considered day-to-day. After an errant throw to first in the fourth inning, Candelario was removed and sources told reporters he would receive X-rays on his right middle finger. Those X-rays came back negative, so he shouldn't miss significant time. […]

Jeimer Candelario Pulled From Game After Injuring Hand

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario took a scorcher off of his throwing hand that was hit by Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez on Tuesday. The ground ball came off of the bat at 104.4 mph, and Candelario was immediately pulled from the game following the injury. Candelario currently has a .270 batting average with […]

Alex Wilson Pitches Well in Rehab Appearance

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) made a rehab appearance for the Toledo Mud Hens, the Detroit Tigers Triple-A affiliate, and he pitched quite well in his 1 1/3 innings of work. He struck out two batters and allowed a walk while throwing 19 of his 26 pitches for strikes. Upon his return, Wilson […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Major League Baseball decided to do a pretty imbalanced Wednesday split of day game and night games. As such, the Early Only slate is pretty weak, and the Main looks attractive (well, minus the dropoff of tonight as compared to last night - more on that later). As such, this article will concentrate on the […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 6

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 […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) is set to make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. The veteran righty has been on the disabled list since May 8 and was roughed up badly in his first rehab start May 27, allowing seven runs in less than an inning of work. He worked […]

Joe Jimenez Earns 11th Hold Monday

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez tossed a perfect inning with two strikeouts in the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Yankees Monday, recording his 11th hold in the process. Jimenez has been excellent all season long, working to a 2.45 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 30 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings of work. From a […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle (Week 10)

Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Casey Mize Drafted First Overall By Tigers

With the first overall selection in the 2018 MLB Amateur draft, the Detroit Tigers selected 21-year-old pitcher Casey Mize out of Auburn University as a junior. Clocking in at 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds, Mize went into this draft almost as the unanimous first overall choice and already looks to be nearly MLB-ready. Mize pitched to […]

Sandy Baez Impressive in First MLB Appearance

Detroit Tigers pitcher Sandy Baez tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his first MLB appearance against the Yankees on Monday, striking out four without allowing a single hit. He did walk four batters after taking over for starting pitcher Drew VerHagen, but it was otherwise a great start to the 24-year-old's MLB career. Baez's minor […]

Junichi Tazawa Signs with Tigers

Free-agent relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa has signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers on Monday. He was released by the Marlins after posting a 9.00 ERA, 2.05 WHIP and 24/13 K/BB ratio through 20 innings this season. He'll likely be headed to Triple-A Toledo but could be pitching in the Tigers bullpen at […]