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 […]

Jordan Zimmermann to Throw Bullpen Session

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) will try to throw a bullpen session later on this week. Manager Ron Gardenhire remains optimistic about his return, indicating that he has Zimmermann slotted into their rotation down the road, but he remains doubtful to take the mound during this turn in the starting rotation. Zimmermann was […]

Victor Martinez Brings Solid Track Record Into Tuesday's Game

The Detroit Tigers will face Cleveland's Josh Tomlin on Tuesday, and that is good news for designated hitter Victor Martinez. The veteran switch-hitter has 24 career at-bats against Tomlin and has touched him up to the tune of a .292 average with three homers and six RBI. Given his track record, and the fact that […]

Niko Goodrum Socks Two Homers Monday

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum has been the team's hottest hitter of late and Monday's performance only emphasized that point. The switch hitter clubbed two home runs to lead Detroit past Cleveland Monday, giving him three homers in the last seven days to go along with a .364/.391/.864 triple-slash line. He's seen a major […]

Miguel Cabrera's Back Stiffness Delaying Hamstring Rehab

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been on the shelf since May 4 with a right hamstring strain, and the rehabilitation process on that injury is going slower than expected. The club told reporters Monday that Miggy has been experiencing some stiffness in his lower back as he goes through the stretching and strengthening […]

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another huge Tuesday slate tonight. There are 14 games, and we have plenty of ways to construct lineups tonight. There are a ton of elite hitters with a few great salary relief arms. There are also a couple elite pitchers with multiple salary relief hitters. It's a matter of how you want to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a MASSIVE 14 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]

Jordan Zimmermann Likely To Miss Another Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) threw off of flat ground on Monday, but only for about five minutes. Manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters that he expects Zimmermann to miss his next start on Wednesday, and that the Tigers will be calling someone up to fill in, though the club has not announced who […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Head To Disabled List

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) will require a stint on the 10-day disabled list in order to undergo rehabilitation. It was initially reported that Candelario would play through the pain he's been dealing with in his left wrist, but that's no longer the case. Candelario has been dealing with ligament damage deep in […]

Nicholas Castellanos Could Return Tuesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (finger) could return on Tuesday, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Castellanos has missed two straight games after getting hit by a pitch on Saturday. There is a chance that he does pinch hit during Monday's contest. Niko Goodrum will draw the start in right field for Castellanos on Monday. […]

Leonys Martin Expects to Return on Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) expects to return from the disabled list on Friday when he's first eligible. He landed on the disabled list a week ago due to a left hamstring strain. Martin is hitting well this season, posting a .294/.355/.508 line, and should be owned in all deeper leagues.

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 15

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/14/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As usual, we've got a smaller Monday slate, which makes it a bit more difficult to find obvious values. However, there are some clear stacks to target with the Indians, Astros, and Seattle as some of my early favorites. As for pitchers, there are really only two cash game pitchers I'll be considering in Tyler […]

Christin Stewart Hits Two More Home Runs Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart hit two more home runs for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Stewart now has 11 home runs and 27 RBI on the season. The power hitter isn’t the strongest defender in the outfield, but his bat is certatinly major league ready. The Tigers are in a rebuild year and Stewart […]

Jose Iglesias Picks Up Walk-Off RBI Sunday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has 10 hits in the month of May, and his most recent one was a big one. The veteran shortstop faced Seattle reliever Juan Nicasio in a tie ballgame with runners on second and third in the bottom of the ninth and shot a single right back up the middle […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Not Have Surgery On Wrist

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been bothered by a lingering wrist issue all season long, but with a clean MRI on Sunday, it appears Candelario will avoid surgery for now and will simply play through the pain as the team continues with rehabilitation efforts. Candelario has had a strong start to the year, […]

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 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 14

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 […]

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s Sunday Run-day in Major League Baseball! Why call it Run-day, you might ask? That’s because there should be crooked numbers all over big league scoreboard this Sunday. Of the 22 starting pitchers on this eleven-game slate, seven of them are below $5,000 and four of them are the minimum $4,000 for a starting pitcher. […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup Sunday With Sore Left Wrist

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will sit (wrist) on Sunday against the Mariners. The Tigers reportedly would like to have an MRI done on Candelario's wrist to see how it compares to a previous MRI he had when playing with the Cubs, per Detroit sports writer George Sipple. Candelario has been solid for fantasy […]

Nicholas Castellanos Not in Tigers Lineup Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos will be getting the day off on Sunday, as he is still in some pain after being hit on the left pinkie by a pitch on Saturday. X-rays were negative, so he will look to get back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Indians. Niko Goodrum is starting […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Barrels and Exit Velocity

As we enter the seventh week of the baseball season, there is a large enough sample size to rightfully pass judgment on a player's performance without expecting a sudden or dramatic change. While it's easy to glance at the HR leaderboard and determine that these players are tearing the cover off the ball, there are […]

Champ or Chump: Jeimer Candelario and Fernando Romero

While it's still much too early to give up on your team, your league's standings page is starting to mean something. If you're deficient in HR or well short of the IP pace of your rivals, you should take action before it is too late. One way to do so is a trade, but it's […]

Jeimer Candelario (3B, DET) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has not stopped hitting since coming to the Tigers and has earned the right to be a starting third baseman in all deep leagues. Candelario had an .874 OPS in 106 plate appearances with the Tigers last […]

Jordan Zimmermann Plays Catch, Expects To Return Soon

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) is currently listed on the 10-day disabled list with an impingement in his throwing shoulder, but he played catch from 60 feet on Friday. He expects to be back as soon as his 10 days are up. Zimmermann has struggled this season to a 4.88 ERA but had […]

Nicholas Castellanos Back In The Lineup Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos is back in the lineup Friday after missing Wednesday's game with knee inflammation. Castellanos was experiencing some swelling after taking a pitch to the knee in Tuesday's game. He also had some hamstring discomfort that was unrelated to the knee issues. Manager Ron Gardenhire decided to play it safe and […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 12

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 […]