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Andre Ethier Announces Retirement
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier officially announced his retirement on Wednesday. He played all 12 of his seasons with the Dodgers and made the All-Star team twice. He will finish with a total of 162 home runs, 687 RBI and a .285 average. Ethier played in just 36 games the last two years due […]
Kike Hernandez's Frigid July Continues Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez had another disappointing game at the plate on Wednesday against the Phillies, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. After a decent start to the season, Hernandez has been dreadful in July, posting a lowly .150 with just seven RBI in 69 plate appearances. The 26-year-old was a fringe […]
Alex Verdugo Collects First Hits Of Second Half Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo picked up his first hits of the second half of the season in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies, going 2-for-4 with a single and a double. The 22-year-old prospect is just 2-for-11 in the second half but is hitting a respectable .262 with an impressive 10.4% walks rate […]
Max Muncy Crushes Two-Run Home Run Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies. Muncy's second bomb of the series was an opposite-field blast off a Jake Arrieta fastball in the sixth inning. Muncy continues to impress fantasy players this season and now has a […]
Walker Buehler Takes Loss Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler got roughed up in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies. The 23-year-old allowed five runs on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with five strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. Buehler is now 4-3 with a 3.92 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 14 walks in 62 IP. […]
Walker Buehler Called Up To Start Wednesday
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled starting pitcher Walker Buehler from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, and he will make the start against the Phillies. Reliever Dylan Floro was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Buehler has been solid in the majors this year, going 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 59 K's […]
Yasmani Grandal Gets Day Off Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is on the bench Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Grandal hit two homers in the extra innings game on Tuesday but will get the day off in the early start on Wednesday. The scorching hot catcher should be back in there for the next game. Austin Barnes is behind […]
Cody Bellinger Collects Two Hits Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 2-for-6 with two singles and a walk in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Phillies. The 23-year-old has failed to get things going this season, as he is hitting just .244 with 17 home runs and 44 RBI. Fantasy owners cannot afford to do anything else other than […]
Yasmani Grandal Hits Two Home Runs Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal had another nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-inning loss to the Phillies. Grandal went 3-for-7 with a single and two solo home runs. He has been a valuable fantasy catcher this season, providing a bit of everything with a .259/.356/.493 slash line, 16 HR, and 50 […]
2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 17)
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. Several of the top trade chips have already been moved so far […]
Matt Kemp Sitting on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Alex Verdugo is playing right field and batting eighth, while Joc Pederson plays left and bats first against righty Aaron Nola. It looks like a routine day off for Kemp, so he should be back […]
Pedro Baez Will Rejoin Dodgers on Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez (biceps) is scheduled to rejoin the Dodgers on Thursday in Atlanta. Baez has pitched well during his three rehab appearances in Triple-A Oklahoma City. He has not pitched since June 12 due to tendinitis in his right biceps. He's worth adding in leagues that value holds, otherwise he […]
Hyun-Jin Ryu To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. The Korean left-hander hasn't started a game since early May, but he was great in his six starts before that, going 3-0 with a 2.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 36 K's over 29 2/3 innings. He still has […]
Tom Koehler Has Season-Ending Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tom Koehler (shoulder) had season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 32-year-old right-hander hadn't appeared in a game for the Dodgers this year and could get a late start on next season, too.
Yasiel Puig To Come Off DL Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (oblique) will be activated from the disabled list on Saturday. Puig has been mentioned as a trade candidate, but he'll only have a few days to prove he's fully healthy before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. He's hitting .265 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI and seven steals […]
Orioles Discussed Yasiel Puig for Zach Britton
The Baltimore Orioles continue to search for a new home for relief pitcher Zach Britton as the trade deadline approaches. The Los Angeles Dodgers have discussed a trade in which Yasiel Puig would head to Baltimore in exchange for Britton. The Dodgers want to stay under luxury-tax threshold, so moving Puig's salary in exchange for […]
Joc Pederson On Fire To Start Second Half
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson continued to crush the baseball in the second half of the season in Monday's 7-6 win over the Phillies, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Pederson's 14th blast of the season was a laser into the right-field seats off a fourth-inning Yacksel Rios […]
Ross Stripling Surrenders Three Home Runs Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling had a rough outing in Monday's 7-6 win over the Phillies. Stripling allowed five runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and no walks with six strikeouts in just 4 2/3 innings. While the three HR is an ugly stat, Stripling has done very well to avoid […]
Max Muncy Plates Two Runs Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy was at it again in Monday's 7-6 win over the Phillies, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, a walk, and two RBI. The 27-year-old has picked things up right where he left off prior to the All-Star break and now has an impressive .279/.413/.613 slash […]
NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 17
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 […]
Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets
This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]
Manny Machado To Play Third With Justin Turner Out
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado will play third base until Justin Turner (groin) returns from the disabled list. It's great for Machado's fantasy value going into next year, as this should allow him to retain both third base and shortstop eligibility. With Machado at third, Chris Taylor can move back to shortstop. Max Muncy […]
Justin Turner Placed On DL, Alex Verdugo Recalled
Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Justin Turner (groin) on the 10-day disabled list with a right groin strain and recalled outfield prospect Alex Verdugo from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Turner's 2018 season has been marred by injuries after his breakout in 2017. It's likely he'll be […]
Justin Turner Likely to DL, Alex Verdugo Recalled
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) is likely headed to the disabled list on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday Turner could return to the DL. Outfielder Alex Verdugo is with the Dodgers in Philadelphia for their game against the Phillies on Monday. Turner cannot catch a break this season, and it […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups
It’s a 13-game slate on Monday, which gives us a higher than usual amount of players to work with at the beginning of the week. There are five games on the schedule with an over/under of at least nine total runs. The OAK/TEX matchup leads the way with 11 total runs between them. As I […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]
Champ or Chump: Zach Eflin and Manny Machado
The Trade Deadline moves started early, with Manny Machado heading to Hollywood. Elite players are likely to remain elite regardless of where they play, but Machado's fantasy value is probably due for a slight hit. Brad Hand and Jeurys Familia are the other notable fantasy options on the move, and both figure to see a […]
Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - BA vs Defensive Shifts (Week 17)
Defensive shifts have become a controversial topic, believe it or not, as some people actually contend it is "ruining the game." Recently fired skipper Mike Matheny was in that camp and may have been given the axe in part due to his unwillingness to embrace analytics or any of the changes in modern baseball. Given that […]
Matt Kemp Hits Two Home Runs Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had a big day at the plate in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Brewers, going 3-for-5 with a single and two solo home runs. Kemp took Brent Suter deep in the second inning and then again in the third. He has started the second half of the season as […]
Alex Wood Earns Win Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood picked up his sixth win of the season in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Brewers. The lefty allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts in six innings. Wood has been a decent fantasy option again this season, with a 6-5 record to go […]
