Ian Kinsler in Starting Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) is healthy and in the lineup on Friday, leading off and playing second base. Zack Cozart is back at his normal third base, hitting fifth. Kinsler missed the last few spring training games with a hamstring injury but is fully healthy and ready to go for the second […]

Andrelton Simmons (SS, LAA) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of leagues ANALYSIS: I have to assume that his homerless (and unlucky) September left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth, and that’s why he’s not being drafted like a guy who nearly went 15HR/20SB with a helpful average that is now part of a juiced lineup. Or maybe […]

Andrew Heaney to Throw Bullpen Friday

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Friday. He is recovering from elbow inflammation but is not expected to miss much time. He could start in mid-April when the team needs a sixth starter. However, his 7.06 ERA from 2017 is cause for concern. Leave him on the […]

Cam Bedrosian Pitches in Seventh Inning

Los Angeles Angels reliever Cam Bedrosian entered in the seventh inning on Opening Day. He only recorded one out, giving up three hits and an earned run before ceding to Jose Alvarez. This is pretty solid proof that Blake Parker is the closer for now in LA, although manager Mike Scioscia is not always easy […]

Albert Pujols Connects on Fifth Career Opening Day HR

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit his fifth career Opening Day home run in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the A's. The home run was the 615th of his storied career. Coming off far and away the worst season of his career, Pujols can still provide home run and RBI production in a fantasy […]

Kole Calhoun Homers, Scores Twice

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in LA's 6-5 loss in extra innings. Calhoun got off to a strong start, batting fifth behind Albert Pujols. Calhoun had a strong spring as well, a good indication that he is putting his ugly 2017 (.244) behind […]

Mike Trout Goes 0-For-6 in Debut

Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout did something he'd never done in a major league game on Opening Day -- he did not record a hit in six at-bats. While the 0-for-6 start is certainly disappointing, it obviously does not represent any real cause for concern for the superstar. Hitting second between second baseman Ian […]

Shohei Ohtani Singles in First At-Bat

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-5 in his hitting debut, singling in his first ever big league at-bat. The Angels have indicated that they want Ohtani to DH a handful of times per week when he is not pitching. Despite Ohtani's poor (4-for-30) hitting this spring, that still appears to be the […]

Garrett Richards Roughed up on Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels starter Garrett Richards started off strong, but a pair of home runs in the fifth inning saw his start unravel. He finished with four earned runs on seven hits, with three walks and four strikeouts in five innings. A disappointing start for Richards, who hung a couple pitches to Khris Davis and […]

Zack Cozart Hits Homer in Debut

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart, batting leadoff and playing second base in Ian Kinsler's absence, went 3-for-6 with a home run in his Angels debut. Cozart will transition back to third base and move down in the order when Kinsler (groin) returns. Still, it was nice to see Cozart get off to a hot […]

Mike Trout to Bat Second

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is slated to hit second this year. It looks like second baseman Ian Kinsler will be the regular leadoff hitter, although third baseman Zack Cozart will man the one-hole on Opening Day with Kinsler out. Kinsler and outfielder Justin Upton will provide very sound protection for Trout, who is in line […]

Ian Kinsler Expected to Play Friday

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed that second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) should only miss Opening Day and is planning to be in the lineup Friday. It was thought all along that this was a very minor injury for Kinsler, and that appears to be the case. In his absence, Zack Cozart is leading off […]

Huston Street Retiring

Former Los Angeles Angels closer Huston Street, after not finding a job this offseason, appears to have called it a career. Street was hampered by injuries the last two seasons, only throwing 26 1/3 innings combined. The 2005 American League Rookie of the Year finishes his career with 324 saves and a 2.95 ERA. He […]

Ian Kinsler Not in Opening Day Lineup

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) is not in the Opening Day starting lineup but is expected to play soon. He will not be placed on the disabled list. Zack Cozart will start at second base and bat leadoff in his absence. Luis Valbuena will play third base and Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani […]

Shohei Ohtani Starting at DH on Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels starter and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup for Opening Day, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. It is expected that Ohtani will DH on occasion when he isn't pitching, and it looks like he will get a chance to do so on Opening Day. Ohtani did not […]

Angels Place Andrew Heaney on DL

The Los Angeles Angels have officially placed left-hander Andrew Heaney (elbow) on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation. Heaney threw off a mound on Tuesday and is not expected to miss much of the season. He is expected to be the team's sixth starter, but his 7.06 ERA from last year makes him tough […]

Champ or Chump - Luis Castillo and Miguel Sano

Most fantasy owners have already drafted their squads by this point in March, but there are a handful of leagues that wait until after the season has started to populate their rosters. It seems bizarre, but we're not judging. This column will continue with its current format (citing ADP data) until a few weeks into […]

Bill Dubiel's 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

These bold predictions usually go one of two ways--I'm either spot on or I look like a clown. Still rubbing off the white makeup from my face after last year. It's funny, because I'm pretty good when it comes to rankings, but these shots in the dark, not so much. But this year will be […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire: 25-50% Owned Pickups

First, winter was here and the night was truly dark and full of terrors. But now, now it's Opening Day and the ills of the world are all invited to screw off. I love you all, what a great day! In light of this, let's give that free agent pool one last look over before […]

Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Preseason)

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. This might be one of the most star studded prospect lists to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Opening Day! Baseball is back, and that means it's time to build some lineups. We've got a nearly full slate of games and several different contests being offered across DraftKings, so you'll have lots of different lineup options. For our purposes, the following picks have been made for contests running all day. In this article, […]

Outfielders Returning from Injury - 2018 Undervalued ADP Targets

Getting tagged "injury prone" can mean a lot of things to fantasy owners. The floor for a guy sitting on the DL is just that: the floor. A big fat goose egg at a position of importance can crater a season, and the guys in this piece all contributed to their fair share of zeros […]

Justin Upton Stays Hot in Spring

Coming off a career-high 35 home runs and 109 RBI last season, Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton blasted three home runs this spring. Hitting in the heart of a very strong lineup in LA, Upton should be targeted very highly in fantasy drafts this season. He comes in 12th among outfielders in our […]

Kole Calhoun Completes Strong Spring

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun wrapped up a stellar spring, going 18-for-51 with three doubles, one home run and nine RBI. Calhoun's .353 average was nice, but he only drew two walks compared to 14 strikeouts. He has posted a walk rate over 10 percent the last two seasons, however, so this might […]

Noe Ramirez, Luke Bard Make Angels 25-Man Roster

The Los Angeles Angels have re-assigned reliever Felix Pena, allowing both Noe Ramirez and Rule 5 Draft selection Luke Bard to crack the roster. Optioning Pena was the only option that allowed the Angels to keep all three, as Bard would have to be returned to the Twins and Ramirez was out of options. Neither […]

Angels Cut Chris Carter

The Los Angeles Angels have informed first baseman/designated hitter Chris Carter that he will not break camp on the 25-man roster. There's no word on if he will accept an assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake or if he will try and catch on with another club. Regardless, his current fantasy value is non-existent. If he catches […]

Shohei Ohtani to Start Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani is set to start the fourth game of the season for the Angels on Sunday against the A's. The rotation will go Garrett Richards, Tyler Skaggs, Matt Shoemaker, Ohtani and JC Ramirez. They likely won't use their sixth starter until April 12. By that time it could be Andrew […]

Ian Kinsler Questionable for Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler is dealing with a groin issue and is questionable for Opening Day. If Kinsler is unable to go, the Angels would likely slide Zack Cozart over to second base and play Luis Valbuena and/or Jefry Marte at third base. Kinsler is not expected to miss much time, but […]

Starting Pitchers Who Aren’t Improving in 2018

Opening Day is almost here and time is short, so let's cut to the chase. If you want to find great starting pitcher value in your draft, avoid these players. Cole Hamels and Felix Hernandez are aging arms heading into the final stages of their careers, and Jake Odorizzi’s arrow is pointing straight down. I […]

Post-Hype Middle Infielders Set to Break Out in 2018

Scouting prospects who will be future big-league stars is an inexact science. Middle infielders can be hard to project because defense often outweighs offense at those positions. For every player who went on to become a superstar right away like Corey Seager or Francisco Lindor, there’s another one who never panned out like Dustin Ackley […]