Albert Pujols Struggling To Be Fantasy Relevant

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols went 2-for-4 with one run scored in the Angels 6-5 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. Pujols has failed to make a huge impact in the first month of the season, slugging only .387 through his first 75 at-bats. Long gone are the days when Pujols was a […]

Mike Trout In 3-For-16 Skid

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has only three hits over his last 16 at-bats heading into Thursday's action. Trout hasn't quite looked himself since returning from a groin injury on April 15, but even when he struggles he still scores fantasy points. Trout has coaxed eight walks during this five-game lull and his on-base […]

Re-Squeezing the Juiced - Investigating Second Breakouts From 2017

2017 was a strange year in baseball. The season shattered records and set new offensive bars for the sport as a whole, with speculation running rampant about MLB "juicing" the baseballs to create more excitement, with the end result being a home run surge that saw 1.26 home runs per game being hit - a […]

Deeper AL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 4

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Ty Buttrey Blows Save In Wednesday's Implosion

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey allowed an earned run and two hits with three strikeouts over 2 2/3 innings in a blown save and loss on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, as the Angels blew a five-run lead to lose for the ninth time in 10 games. Buttrey is in the mix […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 4)

The Top 30 list continues to evolve as prospects get closer to compiling meaningful amounts of at-bats. And we’re also gaining a better understanding of what big league performances are sustainable, and which ones were the result of small-sample noise. Jonathan Loaisiga and Jon Duplantier rejoin the list after demotions from their respective Major League […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/25/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday sees a significantly smaller slate that we have seen in previous weeks. Today we have just eight games, with only five of them falling on the main slate, starting at 7:05 pm. Fortunately, we have some fascinating names pitching on the slate, meaning the options we have are pretty varied. The Phillies and the […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/25/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

As Major League Baseball moves closer to its three true outcomes there are more home runs and more strikeouts in the game, and that makes for compelling plays on Monkey Knife Fight. Even veterans who aren’t known for bringing the heat can still generate strikeouts. Zack Greinke has 32 in 29 1/3 innings and Jon […]

Tyler Skaggs To Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who has been out since April 12 with a sprained left ankle, will return from the 10-day injured list and make the start on Friday at the Royals. The left-hander threw two bullpen sessions of more than 40 pitches and has been cleared to return. It'll be a […]

Angels To Use Closer-By-Committee Approach

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said he plans to use a combination of relief pitchers Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles and Luis Garcia in the ninth inning moving forward until Cody Allen turns it around in low-leverage situations. Allen has been bumped from the closer role after allowing at least one run in four straight […]

Shohei Ohtani Faces Live Pitching

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) had four plate appearances in a simulated game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Japanese two-way star walked twice, hit one hard in the gap and had another live drive to the outfield. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery last October and is […]

Cody Allen Demoted From Closer Role

Los Angeles Angels closer Cody Allen has been removed from the closer role. Allen has saved four games for the Angels so far this season but has done so with a 5.40 ERA and a WHIP of 1.56. Considering those rate stats, Allen wasn’t providing any real fantasy value outside of a few saves, so there […]

Zack Cozart Scratched from Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees. Cozart was expected to return on Wednesday, but neck stiffness will sideline him. David Fletcher will bat first and play third base, while Tommy La Stella slides over to second base and bats ninth versus […]

Zack Cozart in the Lineup on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (head) is returning to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Cozart was removed from Monday's game after hitting his head. He pinch hit on Tuesday but appears ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday. He'll bat ninth and play third base versus […]

Power Risers & Fallers for Week 4 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. This week we return to looking at which bats are hot and which are not compared to their 2018 (or earlier) performances. All stats are full season through Monday, April 22nd (unless otherwise noted). For reference, when a Statcast ranking is mentioned, a minimum of 25 […]

Zack Cozart Will Avoid Injured List

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (head) was cleared of a concussion and passed all the tests after he went under observation on Monday night after banging his head at second base. He will not land on the injured list and is available off the bench on Tuesday night. Cozart might stay benched if […]

Tyler Skaggs Ready To Go

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (ankle) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and said he's "ready to roll." Skaggs should be activated from the injured list in order to start later this week. If he returns this weekend, he'll be back for a good matchup against the Royals on the road. The […]

Zack Cozart is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (head) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Cozart was removed from the game on Monday during the 12th inning after hitting his head on DJ LeMahieu. There is a chance that Cozart lands on the injured list. David Fletcher will […]

Jonathan Lucroy Hits First Homer Of Season

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy went 1-for-6 Monday against the Yankees, his lone hit being his first home run of the season. The veteran is off to a solid start to his season, hitting .286 while providing a positive influence on a new pitching staff. Lucroy's power has faded over the past few seasons, […]

Kole Calhoun Continues To Struggle

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Angels 4-3 loss to the Yankees on Monday. Calhoun began the season as the team's leadoff hitter, but his ineffectiveness has seen him tumbling to the bottom of the order over the past week. He has responded with a 3-for-22 (.136) stretch […]

Matt Harvey Posts Quality Start

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Harvey allowed two runs on three hits through six innings in the Angels 4-3 loss to the Yankees. Despite the loss, it was Harvey's best outing since his first start of the season on March 29. This is the kind of performance the Angels were hoping for when they signed […]

Zack Cozart Injured Monday Night

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart left the game in the 12th inning on Monday night after an awkward slide into second base that saw his head collide with Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu. Manager Brad Ausmus confirmed that Cozart injured his neck and head on the play, but he wouldn't say if Cozart […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Watch List

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/23/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. The Diamondbacks-Pirates game in the Steel City will deal with an annoying, misty rain, but the game should be able to […]

Nick Tropeano Being Stretched Out In Arizona

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) is being stretched out during simulated games at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. He started the regular season on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right shoulder. Tropeano worked four innings in a simulated game on Saturday. The club hasn't determine what role […]

Andrew Heaney Continues To Make Progress In Rehab

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) is nearing a bullpen session, and manager Brad Ausmus said it could happen within the next week. Heaney has yet to pitch since March 8 during a Cactus League spring training game when he complained about discomfort due to left elbow inflammation. He has been able to […]

Brian Goodwin Gets Start Against Southpaw On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin is in the starting lineup Monday night against left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees. He has a very short history against southpaws this season, but he is 4-for-8 (.500) with a double, a triple and two RBI, so manager Brad Ausmus is rolling the dice […]

Tyler Skaggs Moving Closer To Mound Return

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (ankle) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session over the weekend and he reported feeling fine. Manager Brad Ausmus said Sunday that he anticipates Skaggs needing one more side session before he is ready to return from the 10-day injured list. "Don't be surprised if I'm toeing that slab again […]

Mike Trout Hitting .240 Since Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is 6-for-25 (.240) since returning to the lineup on April 15 from a groin injury heading into Monday's series opener against the Yankees. Trout went 2-for-3 on Sunday with two doubles that now gives him three extra-base hits over his last three games. The good news is that it […]

Zack Cozart In Lineup Monday At Third Base

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart will start at third base and hit eighth Monday night as the team opens up a series at home against the Yankees. Cozart is 59 at-bats into his season but is still looking for his first extra-base hit and will enter action hitting .102. It has been a disastrous […]