Jose Fernandez Starting at First Base

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jose Fernandez is starting at first base on Friday, batting sixth. With Jefry Marte, Zack Cozart and Shohei Ohtani all on the DL, a regular spot at first base has opened up. Luis Valbuena is the regular third baseman, with Albert Pujols taking regular DH duties. Fernandez was tearing it up […]

Zack Cozart Out of Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) is not in the lineup on Friday. Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a shoulder strain. No DL announcement has been made yet, but that remains a possibility. Cozart had been filling in at shortstop for Andrelton Simmons, who remains on the DL. With no Cozart, it looks like […]

Fantasy Reflections: Requiem for a Miggy

I’ve never been a fan of either franchise whose uniform he’s worn – in fact, I disliked him as a rookie for being a key cog for a team that beat out my preferred squad for a wild-card spot and then won it all – but over a decade-plus as one of the game’s elite […]

DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

In preparation for today's freeroll on DraftDaily, below you can find my recommended lineup picks. If you've never played on DraftDaily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. […]

Kevin Maitan to Debut with Short-Season Orem Owlz

Los Angeles Angels infield prospect Kevin Maitan will make his Angels affiliate debut with the short-season Orem Owlz. Their roster was just released. Maitan was signed by the Angels after the Braves were hit with violations leading to 12 prospects getting released. Maitan was ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the Angels system (behind […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 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 […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 11)

The Tampa Bay Rays decided to call up their entire minor league system this past week. Well, not their entire team, but three notable prospects all got the call this past week and if they sell off the rest of their team, which seems not unlikely, we could see more minor leaguers come up in […]

Making Moves: Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 11

We are halfway through June and the time to be making moves to improve your fantasy team is now. Today we are going to dig into the trade values of a couple of pitchers off to terrific starts that carry red flags: Patrick Corbin and Sean Doolittle. I will also answer a few "Rapid Fire" […]

Chris Young Falls A Double Short of Cycle

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Chris Young was a double short of the cycle on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI. The 34-year-old is only hitting .183 on the year and has played sparingly, even with Kole Calhoun (oblique) on the disabled list. With Calhoun set to return soon, expect Young to […]

Garrett Richards to Have MRI on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starter Garrett Richards will have an MRI on his hamstring on Thursday. Richards left Wednesday's start after two innings with hamstring tightness. "Hopefully it’s something minor and we can move forward as soon as possible," Richards said. Richards has been one of LA's best starters this season, with a 3.42 ERA on […]

Zack Cozart Doesn't Feel Great After Game

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zack Cozart says he feels 'not great' after exiting Wednesday's game with a shoulder strain. He will have some tests done on Thursday, at which point more will be known about his status. With Andrelton Simmons already on the DL, the Angels would likely turn to either […]

Zack Cozart Has Left Shoulder Strain

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a left shoulder strain. There is no word on how long Cozart will be out, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. If Cozart joins Andrelton Simmons on the disabled list, expect David Fletcher and Nolan Fontana to pick up […]

Garrett Richards Exits with Hamstring Issue

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels starter Garrett Richards exited Wednesday's game with what is reported to be a hamstring injury. More details will be available after the game. This is likely a huge relief for the Angels, as Richards has a history of elbow trouble. Still, there's a chance Richards could miss a […]

Zack Cozart Exits Wednesday's Game with Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) was removed from Wednesday's game in the fourth inning. He was replaced by infielder Nolan Fontana. Cozart came up grabbing his shoulder after diving for a ground ball. More will be known after the game.

Garrett Richards Exits After Just Two Innings

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards was pulled after just two innings on Wednesday against the Mariners. His fastball velocity was down about two mph on average during the start, and he surrendered two runs. There has been no word on if this is an injury or not. We will keep you updated.

Kole Calhoun to Begin Rehab Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun (oblique) is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. Calhoun was placed on the DL back on June 3, so he is eligible to return from the DL as soon as he can. Calhoun has been one of the worst hitters in the entire league this […]

David Fletcher to Make MLB Debut at Third Base

Los Angeles Angels rookie infielder David Fletcher will make his big league debut on Wednesday, starting at third base and batting ninth. Fletcher was recalled on Tuesday when Jefry Marte (wrist) was placed on the DL. Fletcher was tearing it up in Triple-A, slashing .350/.394/.559 with six home runs and seven steals. He's likely going […]

Mike Leake (SP, SEA) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake only made one mistake on Tuesday night, which was spotting a great pitch on the outer corner at the knees of Mike Trout. Outside of Trout’s solo homer, Leake was effective against the Halos and has now […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

With roughly two-fifths of the baseball season in the past, we’ve got plenty of data to play with and some serious questions to answer about our fantasy teams. Some of you are likely rolling reliever-heavy lineups and I respect that, but you probably won’t find much help here! Whatever your strategy may be, these arms […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 11)

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. I don’t know about you all, but it was a rough weekend. […]

Jefry Marte to the DL, David Fletcher Recalled

The Los Angeles Angels have placed first baseman Jefry Marte (wrist) on the disabled list. They have recalled middle infielder David Fletcher, who will be making his first trip to the big leagues. With Marte out, Jose Fernandez has a clear path to playing time at first base. Fernandez may be worth a look in […]

Jabari Blash in the Lineup Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jabari Blash is in the starting lineup again on Tuesday. He was recalled on Monday and immediately drew the start in right field, going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. He looks to be the primary right fielder while Kole Calhoun (oblique) is out. Blash is not worth a look […]

Mike Trout In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (shin) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, batting second and playing center field. Trout had an X-ray on his shin after fouling a ball off of it during Monday's game. The results came back negative, and it sounds like Trout is 100 percent healthy and ready to go. Keep […]

Jose Fernandez to Start at First Base on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is in the lineup on Tuesday, batting seventh and playing first base. With Zack Cozart taking over shortstop duties in place of Andrelton Simmons, Luis Valbuena has slid over to everyday duty at third base. And with Shohei Ohtani out indefinitely, Albert Pujols has become a full-time designated […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a solid Monday night slate, we have a massive Tuesday night slate. There are 15 games tonight, with fantasy options ranging from salary relief to high priced. There are also pitchers at all end of the spectrum tonight. A few teams have tremendous matchups on this slate, while there are also a few higher […]

Shohei Ohtani has Possibility to Return as a Hitter

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) may return at some point to hit even if he is not ready to pitch, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Ohtani has begun therapy and while there have been many different reports, the Angels are holding out hope that Tommy John surgery is not needed. Don't drop […]

Andrew Heaney Roughed up in Monday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney was roughed up by the Mariners on Monday. He surrendered five runs on seven hits in just three innings of work. He walked one and struck out two. Three long balls were his undoing, as Nelson Cruz tagged him for two and Ryon Healy got him for one. Heaney […]

Jefry Marte Exits with Left Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte exited Monday's game with a left wrist contusion. He is day-to-day for now. If he were to miss any time, 30-year-old Jose Miguel Fernandez would likely see everyday playing time at first base. Albert Pujols is the full-time designated hitter with Shohei Ohtani out, and Luis Valbuena is […]

Mike Trout's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had an X-ray done on his shin after fouling a ball off of it during Monday's game. The results came back negative, and he expects to play on Tuesday. Whew. Close call for Trout owners. Trout hit two home runs on Monday and has continued his red-hot start to […]

Andrelton Simmons Has Resumed Light Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) has resumed light baseball activities. Simmons has not started to run yet but he has started throwing and swinging. Simmons said he expects to be activated from the disabled list the first day he is eligible, which is Saturday, and this is a good first step towards that. Assuming […]