Rene Rivera Beginning Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels catcher Rene Rivera (knee) expects to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Single-A Inland Empire. Rivera has been on the DL since May 20 after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The catcher was hitting .259 with three home runs and 10 RBI prior to going […]

Matt Shoemaker Throwing Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) played aggressive long toss and is now throwing in the bullpen on Monday. Shoemaker has only made one start this year because of injury, but he has time to make a return down the stretch. Of course, fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on him in the final […]

Mike Trout Still Out Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out again on Monday. It's the fifth straight absence for Trout, so a disabled list stint could be coming for the star outfielder. Make plans just in case if you haven't already. Outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in center field and is hitting ninth against Tigers […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 10-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: September Call-Ups Edition

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 […]

Mike Trout Still Out Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup again on Sunday. This will be Trout's fourth consecutive missed game, and a stint on the 10-day DL looms large. Trout had said he expects to be back on Saturday, so perhaps the team is just being extra cautious. Either way, this is […]

Angels Designate Luis Valbuena For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels have designated infielder Luis Valbuena for assignment. Valbuena was in the midst of an ill-fated two-year, $15 million dollar contract. He was slashing an abysmal .199/.253/.335 with nine home runs and three steals. At the moment, it appears that utility infielder Kaleb Cowart and Jefry Marte will split time at third […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Normally I only write about the main slate, but I opted to write about the all day slate here. There are 15 total games, and we have plenty of options to choose from. That means there are multiple ways for lineup construction on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Mike Trout Out of Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is not in Saturday's lineup. Trout had said he expected to return on Saturday, but he was unable to swing a bat prior to the game and was instead held out. He is still day-to-day, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out all weekend.

Tyler Skaggs Placed on DL With Adductor Strain

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day DL with a left adductor strain. The move is retroactive to August 1, so Skaggs may only miss one start in the rotation. Skaggs was lit up in his last start for 10 runs in just 3 1/3 innings pitched, so it's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 12-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, along with no Coors Field, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a full 15 games on Saturday, with six slates to choose from on DraftKings. The featured slate starts at 7pm eastern and covers 12 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/4/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 19

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, […]

Jaime Barria Labors Through Five Innings

Los Angeles Angels starter Jaime Barria labored through five innings on Friday. He gave up three runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts. Barria was at 92 pitches through just five innings, which ultimately cost him a quality start. He now sports a respectable 3.84 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP, but he […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts Two Home Runs

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a monster game on Friday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and his third stolen base of the season. Ohtani was batting third in place of Mike Trout. After a poor month of July, Ohtani's bat came around in a big way. […]

Chris Young Done For The Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Chris Young (hips) has been diagnosed with labral tears in both of his hips and will be out for the rest of the season. He had surgery on his right hip on Friday and will undergo surgery on the left hip at a later date. Young wasn't fantasy relevant to begin […]

Kaleb Cowart Starting at Third

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart is starting at third base and batting eighth on Friday. Cowart is starting in place of Luis Valbuena, who is 2-for-16 since July 15. Valbuena normally draws the start against right-handers, but Cowart is getting a chance to face off against Mike Clevinger. Whether this is a sign that […]

Shohei Ohtani Hitting Third on Friday

After sitting out the last few days, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup, hitting third against Mike Clevinger. Ohtani hit just .203 with three home runs in July, and will hope to get back on track although a matchup against ace Clevinger is not ideal.

Mike Trout 'Pretty Sure' He Will Play Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) said he is 'pretty sure' he will be able to suit up on Saturday. Trout is out of the lineup again on Friday, his second straight absence. Expect Trout to be back in action on Saturday, or Sunday at the latest as the team may exercise caution with […]

Mike Trout Still Out Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup for the second straight day on Friday. The Angels are likely being cautious with their superstar. Expect to see Trout return to the lineup sometime this weekend. Outfielder Eric Young Jr. is once again in center field and is hitting ninth against Indians […]

Andrew Heaney Gives up Four Runs in Fourth Inning

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney gave up four runs, all in the fourth inning, in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. He pitched six innings and gave up six hits, with no walks and five strikeouts. He was cruising until things came undone in the fourth which tainted an otherwise solid start. Heaney now […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are 12 games across six slates today, which is plenty of action on a Thursday. The featured slate starts off at 7pm eastern and includes nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/2/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Again Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day against a right-hander. First baseman Albert Pujols is the DH and is hitting cleanup against Rays starter Hunter Wood. Ohtani has cooled off considerably in July, hitting just .203 with three home runs and five RBI in […]

Mike Trout Out Thursday With Wrist Soreness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup on Thursday due to wrist soreness. X-rays and an MRI exam showed only inflammation, and he's hoping he can play on Friday against the Indians. The star outfielder jammed his wrist on a slide into third base in the third inning on Wednesday […]

Francisco Arcia (C, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Angels trading Martin Maldonado to the Houston Astros before the deadline came as a bit of a surprise. Not only was it an inter-division trade, but Maldonado was coming off of a Gold Glove season and seemed to be a solid member of the Angels. […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire - Catcher

With the MLB Trade Deadline fully behind us, it's time to start preparing for the Fantasy Baseball playoffs. With likely major trades happening in your league, one position that could be forgotten is catcher. There's only so many superstars and many teams have to dig through the waiver wire to find their starter. That being […]

Nick Tropeano Roughed Up on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano was roughed up on Wednesday, giving up four runs on seven hits. He walked four and struck out four in 5 1/3 innings. Tropeano now has a 4.94 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP on the year, with 60 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched. Tropeano has been one of LA's […]

Eric Young Jr. to Make First Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr. was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and will make his first start of the season on Wednesday. He will be playing center field and batting eighth. Mike Trout is serving as the designated hitter, so Young will get a chance to start. Young hit .264 with four home […]

Andrelton Simmons Back on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Rays. After getting a rest day on Tuesday, Simmons is back hitting sixth. Simmons is hitting .304 with six home runs and six steals on the season, and should be owned and started in most fantasy formats.

Jose Briceno Sitting Out on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jose Briceno (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Francisco Arcia will bat ninth and draw the start behind the plate against righty Tyler Glasnow. Arcia and Briceno are splitting time behind the plate, which hurts their fantasy value. However, Arcia is still […]