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2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 22)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. The San Diego Padres made the biggest prospect splash over the past […]
Angels Recall Taylor Cole, Option Williams Jerez
The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Taylor Cole from Triple-A Salt Lake. In turn, they optioned right-hander Williams Jerez to make room. This is simply a procedural move to get a fresh arm in the bullpen. Jerez will likely be back up when rosters expand in September. Cole has a 4.19 ERA in 19 […]
Shohei Ohtani Sits Against Left-Hander
Once again, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup against a left-hander. Albert Pujols is serving as the DH, with Jefry Marte entering the lineup and playing first base. Ohtani has rarely started against left-handers this season, so this should come as no surprise. Marte has only hit .213 against […]
Noe Ramirez to Draw Spot Start in Bullpen Game
The Los Angeles Angels are starting reliever Noe Ramirez on Tuesday in a bullpen game. Ramirez is unlikely to go more than two innings, as the team will go with a bevy of relievers to get them through Tuesday's contest. Ramirez has a 4.75 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP on the year. His limited pitch […]
Matt Shoemaker to Make Rehab Start Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) will head out on a rehab assignment on Wednesday for High-A Inland Empire. Shoemaker is expected to throw between 60-70 pitches. If that goes well, he will likely be ready to return to the majors. Shoemaker has only made one start in the big leagues this season, […]
Shohei Ohtani's Simulation Game Goes Well
Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani (elbow) had a 50-pitch simulation game on Monday that manager Mike Scioscia said went well. He will throw a bullpen in a couple of days, and following that more will be known about his status going forward. Scioscia did say that Ohtani will be kept on the every sixth […]
Alex Meyer Has Setback in Rehab
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alex Meyer (shoulder) recently had a setback in his rehab, according to general manager Billy Eppler. He received a cortisone shot and is expected to resume throwing in a few days. Meyer has missed the entire 2018 season, and was never expected to return this year. He is expected to be […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We only have seven games on the docket for Monday night, and we’re still waiting on Vegas odds for three of them: NYM/CHC, COL/LAA, and ARI/SF. So, while we wait, we only have two games with an over/under of at least nine total runs. As far as pitchers are concerned, only one team is concidered […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got a loaded Saturday on DraftKings with 15 games across seven slates. The featured slate starts at 7pm eastern and covers nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/25/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]
Matt Shoemaker Throws Simulation Game
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) threw a 45-pitch three inning simulation against minor leaguers on Friday. He could head out on a rehab assignment early next week. Shoemaker has only made one start this season, but could find himself on the mound for the Angels sometime in September. He's not worth a look […]
Eric Young Jr. To Start in Left Field Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in left field on Friday, batting ninth. With Justin Upton (finger) on the DL and Jabari Blash optioned to Triple-A, Young serves to pick up starts in the interim. He is a cheap source of steals in deeper leagues, with four on the year in 21 […]
David Fletcher Returns to Friday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (knee) is back in Friday's lineup, batting second and playing second. Fletcher left Wednesday's game with a knee contusion, but after an off day Thursday he is back. The rookie is hitting .281 with one home run and one steal on the year, and is only an option in […]
Shohei Ohtani Not in Friday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in Friday's lineup against Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros. Ohtani has frequently sat against left-handers, and Friday is no exception. Albert Pujols will serve as the DH, with Jefry Marte drawing the start at first base. Ohtani is hitting .270 with 13 home runs and […]
Mike Trout Batting Third on Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is officially back, batting third and playing center field on Friday. Fellow outfielder Jabari Blash was optioned to Triple-A to make room. Trout has been out since August 1, first with a wrist injury and then because he was grieving the loss of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout […]
Mike Trout Expected to Return Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Trout has been out since August 1, first for a jammed wrist and then to grieve the loss of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout is 100% healthy and should be immediately returned into all fantasy lineups. Eric Young will likely […]
Fantasy Reflections: The Courage of Your Convictions
As is frequently the case on Thursday evenings, I found myself scrolling through Reddit, Twitter, and a few fantasy sites in what I’ve dubbed “productive procrastination” mode. I’m searching for an idea for this vaguely-defined, quasi-behavioral, somewhat self-indulgent feature while also granting myself the freedom to sample the occasional meme. Gotta go with the tide […]
David Fletcher Day-To-Day with Knee Contusion
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher was removed from Wednesday's game with a left knee contusion. He is considered day-to-day for now. With an off day on Thursday, it is possible Fletcher is able to return as soon as Friday. The young infielder is hitting .281 on the year with one home run and […]
Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 21)
With the fantasy playoffs looming around the corner (or, in some instances, in full swing), rookie impact becomes less and less important due to the fact that there simply aren't any great stashes remaining. A top prospect being promoted for a cup of coffee can make a huge impact, but there does not profile to […]
Odrisamer Despaigne Draws Another Start for Angels
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne will draw his second start with the team on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. Last time out, Despaigne went four innings and gave up five runs while striking out three. He sports a 6.29 ERA and 1.56 WHIP on the year, and is not worth a look in any fantasy […]
Jabari Blash Starting in LF
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jabari Blash is starting in left field on Wednesday, batting seventh. Blash is starting in place of Justin Upton, who is on the DL with a finger injury. Blash has not played in the show since July 26. Across 23 big league at-bats, Blash is slashing an abysmal .087/.185/.087 with 14 […]
Nick Tropeano Still Has Not Thrown
Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano (shoulder) has not begun throwing since going on the disabled list on August 7. Tropeano has spent three different stints on the DL this season, all with shoulder-related issues. Tropeano has a 4.73 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP on the year, with a 5.51 FIP and a 7.6 K/9. […]
Matt Shoemaker Progressing Well
Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) has progressed well in his rehab, according to manager Mike Scioscia. He has thrown a few extended bullpen sessions, and is scheduled to throw another one on Wednesday in Arizona. Shoemaker has only made one start this season, but there is still a possibility he returns to the […]
Tyler Skaggs Has Not Thrown in 11 Days
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) has not thrown since being placed on the DL back on August 11. Skaggs was pitching excellent this season until his last two starts, where he gave up 17 earned runs in 6 2/3 combined innings. It is unclear when, or if, Skaggs will return to the […]
Justin Upton Placed on DL With Finger Laceration
The Los Angeles Angels have placed left fielder Justin Upton (hand) on the 10-day DL. Upton suffered a lacerated finger while handling a broken wine glass at his home on Sunday. It sounds like he will be back when he is first eligible, on August 30. Kaleb Cowart played left field in his place on […]
David Fletcher Collects Three Hits
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Fletcher was batting second with Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Justin Upton all out of the lineup. Expect Fletcher, who is hitting .278 with one home run and one steal, to remain at second […]
Felix Pena Strikes Out 12
Los Angeles Angels starter Felix Pena had an excellent start on Tuesday, tossing six innings and giving up four runs, while striking out 12. Pena now has 59 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings, but the journeyman reliever turned starter also holds a 4.53 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. He's a decent streaming option going forward, […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy hump day, Rotoballers. We've got a nifty 10-game slate on deck this evening, with a handful of solid and intriguing (see also: risk + upside) pitchers toeing the rubber under the lights. There should be some solid competition, too, as this is the first Wednesday slate I can recall in a while where there […]
2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 21)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. It just doesn’t seem right. The rain comes in and ends Michael […]
Mike Trout Expected Back Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (bereavement) is not expected to return until Friday against the Astros. Trout was originally placed on the 10-day DL with a wrist injury, but has remained off the field after the tragic passing of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout will rejoin the team when they host the Astros at […]
Justin Upton Out of Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Upton was also out of the lineup on Sunday, with an off-day in between. No official word about an injury or anything for the veteran outfielder, so for now owners should be patient. The slugger is […]
