John Hicks Looks To Stay Hot Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks is batting cleanup on Sunday in a great matchup against Wade LeBlanc. Hicks has been very productive with a .318 average and .878 OPS over his last seven games. He looks to stay hot on Sunday against the lefty Wade LeBlanc, who owns a 4.50 ERA in home games […]

Digging Deeper: Week 8 AL/NL Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As we enter Week 8, we're getting closer and closer to panic time. If you've been ravaged by injuries like me, waiver wire pickups might not cut it anymore. Don't wait too long to go out on the trade market and fill some holes on your team. Remember, it's a long season, […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Average Home Run Distance

Home run distance is often bandied about as a stat meant inspire awe for today's most prolific sluggers. Upper deck moonshots and splashes in McCovey's Cove are quite possibly the most entertaining moments to watch for casual fans, but fantasy baseball owners reap no benefit for additional distance reached. Simply put, a homer is a […]

The Cut List (Week 8): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 8 of the Cut List. I’m continuing the standard league viable cut trend that I’ve been rolling with for a few weeks. I think my pitching cut suggestions have fared rather well over the past few weeks (Danny Duffy, Jeff Samardzija, Sonny Gray, Jacob Faria), but the hitters I’ve highlighted lately are […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 21

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/19/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a four-game early slate and an 11 game main slate, so plenty of options across the board. There are a number of high-end pitchers you should be trying to get into your cash games, along with plenty of bats to pair with some cheaper pitchers. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

As always, we've got an action packed Saturday on DraftKings, with all 30 teams in play. We've got a monster all day slate starting at 1pm eastern with all 15 games included, as well as the featured slate starting at 7pm with with 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Leonys Martin Hitless In Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) made his return from the 10-day disabled list on Friday, but was hitless atop the batting order as the Tigers fell to the Mariners. Martin had been cruising along quite nicely before the injury and is batting .285 on the year with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 24 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 20

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 […]

Leonys Martin Activated for Friday's Game

The Detroit Tigers have their leadoff man back, as outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was activated off of the disabled list earlier Friday. The outfielder has had a solid season so far, posting a .294 average to go along with five home runs and 15 RBI. Martin will be back atop the Tigers order on Friday when […]

Jeimer Candelario Takes Grounders on Thursday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with left wrist tendinitis. The wrist is an issue he's dealt with before and it may require surgery eventually, but for now he'll try to play through the pain. He is hitting .272/.359/.497 with five home runs, three triples, […]

Matthew Boyd Tallies Nine Strikeouts in Comeback Win Over Mariners

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd had himself a solid start on Thursday against the 24-19 Mariners. Boyd threw for six innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out nine and walking just one. The Tigers rallied to win the game late, meaning Boyd had to settle for the no-decision despite the strong […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 19

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 […]

Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/OF, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum has a hit in seven consecutive games, including a two-home run performance against the Indians on May 14. Goodrum now has 11 extra-base hits in just 88 plate appearances this season and has also stolen four bases […]

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 […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago 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 roster […]

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 […]

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 […]

JaCoby Jones Diagnosed With Left Hip Contusion

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (hip) left Wednesday's game after appearing to land awkwardly on or near the first base bag while trying to beat out an infield hit. He has been diagnosed with a left hip contusion, but it is noteworthy that he stayed in the game to play center field the next half […]

Victor Martinez Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the lineup Wednesday against Trevor Bauer and the Indians. Martinez has struggled as of late, batting just .080 over his last seven games, so if you own V-Mart, he should probably be on your bench anyway.

Leonys Martin Should Return This Weekend

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) ran 90-foot sprints on Wednesday, indicating that he's feeling good as his stint on the 10-day disabled list comes to a close. Martin said he wants to return on Friday, but manager Ron Gardenhire says that it will be sometime during the upcoming Seattle series, possibly Saturday or Sunday. […]

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 […]

JaCoby Jones Fills The Box Score Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is having himself a solid 2018 campaign and has worked himself all the way into the leadoff slot of the Tigers order now that Leonys Martin is on the disabled list. On Tuesday night, he did not disappoint in that role. Jones had two extra-base hits Tuesday, a double and […]

Christin Stewart Continues To Mash Triple-A Pitching

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart is on an absolute tear to start the season at Triple-A Toledo. Through the first month of the season, he has 11 homers and a .304 average, not to mention an incredible 1.026 OPS. Despite his hot start, it's unlikely he'll be called up to Detroit any time soon. […]

AL-Only Waiver Team of the Week - MLB Week 7

Every week a significant player will hit the disabled list, start a slump, or a get traded out the division. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long terms standings of a team, but failing to take advantage of […]

Pete Kozma Has Five RBI In Five Games

Detroit Tigers infielder Pete Kozma was recently recalled from Triple-A Toledo amid an abundance of injuries in the Tigers lineup, and he's making his time in Detroit count. Since joining the club, Kozma has delivered an RBI in each of his first five games, the longest streak to begin a Detroit tenure since Dale Alexander […]

Nicholas Castellanos Homers in Return

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (pinkie) hit a solo home run in his return to the Tigers lineup on Tuesday night. He had missed the last few games after being hit by a pitch on his left pinkie, but his pinkie seemed fine as he went 1-for-4 with his fourth HR of the year off […]

Francisco Liriano Has Ugly Outing Against Indians

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano didn't have his best stuff Tuesday as he labored through 4 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs (all coming off two home runs) on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts. He only threw 51 of his 91 pitches for strikes and put the Tigers in an […]

Shane Greene Struggles Early But Records Save

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene made it tough on himself on Tuesday, committing a two-out throwing error and a wild pitch, but he stranded the tying run on third base as he got Michael Brantley to ground out. This marks Greene's eighth save in nine chances, and he has now lowered his ERA to 3.93 […]

Alex Wilson Won't Come Off DL Friday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) won't be ready to come off the disabled list on Friday but is hoping to return to the Tigers bullpen in about two weeks. Wilson was placed on the DL on May 7 with a plantar fascia tear in his left foot. He has resumed a throwing program […]