Brent Suter Delivers On The Mound And At The Plate In Win
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter went seven innings, giving up six hits, one earned run, and one walk while striking out three in the 13-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Suter also went 1-for-2 at the plate with two runs and two RBI as well. This was overall a fantastic game for Suter, who […]
Hernan Perez Delivers Big Game In Win
Milwaukee Brewers utility player Hernan Perez went 3-for-5 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI in the 13-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Perez hasn't had many opportunities to start in games since the Brewers injury plague calmed down, however, looked great in the series opener against the Phillies. He doesn't hold any […]
Jesus Aguilar Hits Home Run Amidst Hitting Slump
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a sac fly and a two-run home run in the 13-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Aguilar has been struggling as of late in June, only hitting .214 with a .761 OPS, despite his 10 RBI. He should still be owned in most formats, and will […]
Jonathan Villar is Out of the Lineup on Friday
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. He is not starting due to a left calf injury, but should be available off the bench. Hernan Perez is starting at second base and batting sixth versus Jake Arrieta. Villar has some upside, especially in […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 16
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 […]
Brett Phillips Starting To Show Power
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Brett Phillips hit his second home run in three games on Wednesday. Phillips has been in Triple-A Colorado Springs, as there is no room for him in the Brewers outfield. Phillips has hit double-digit home runs throughout his professional career and has four in 2018. Phillips has seen a dip in […]
Corbin Burnes Strikes Out Six On Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Corbin Burnes struck out six batters over six innings for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. Burnes also allowed seven hits and two runs. Burnes has had some struggles this year and now owns a 4.96 ERA. Burnes has risen through the Brewers farm system since being a fourth-round draft pick in […]
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 […]
Power Risers/Fallers for Week 11: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Week 11 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season steamrolls through June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]
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" […]
Lorenzo Cain Fills The Stat Sheet In Win
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a stolen base in the 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Cain's solo shot in the third inning proved to be the only run of the game, and he ended up stealing a base as well in the game. He's […]
Corey Knebel Locks Sixth Save Of The Season
Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel tossed a perfect inning with two strikeouts in the 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Knebel, who started the year off with a rough 10.13 ERA before getting injured, has now moved his ERA all the way down to 3.95 with six saves. With 19 strikeouts in only 13 2/3 innings […]
Jimmy Nelson Still Throwing On Flat Ground
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) has made no progress since his last injury update in late May where he was playing catch. Earlier in May, he was throwing from 150 feet. However, he took a planned break from the rehabilitation program, as advised by a doctor. His timetable is currently unknown. However, considering […]
Zach Davies Throws Successful Bullpen Session
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Davies was put on the 10-day disabled list after re-injuring his rotator cuff in his shoulder and looks to still be roughly three to four weeks away. The plan for Davies is to throw some mound sessions, then proceed to two […]
Matt Albers Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers' injury he received on June 11 has officially been diagnosed as shoulder inflammation. Albers was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 12. He will not undergo an MRI and will take a couple of days off from throwing to see if his injury can resolve itself. If […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 11: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]
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. […]
Trading Up - Nick Pivetta
When the Phillies called up Nick Pivetta last season, he had made five starts at AAA and put up a 1.41 ERA while averaging a 30% K-rate. Many fantasy owners salivated over the numbers when he arrived. He pitched well enough in his debut (2 Rs, 5 IP, 5 Ks) that many folks were patting […]
Jesus Aguilar To Rest On Tuesday Against Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. With Eric Thames returning to the roster, Aguilar's time at first base will be drastically cut as a result. While he will get all the starts against left-handed pitchers, his status as an everyday first baseman is officially gone. […]
Ryan Braun To Sit Out On Tuesday Against Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Braun has been on fire lately. However, Domingo Santana will take his place in the outfield. With Eric Thames returning from injury, Braun will most likely not start at first base for the rest of the season and will get […]
Eric Thames Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Thames has missed the last six weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Thames was actually activated on Monday, but did not play against the lefty Jose Quintana. He's back in the Brewers lineup on Tuesday and […]
Matt Albers Placed on 10-Day DL
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Brewers have recalled Jorge Lopez from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take the spot on the active roster. Albers was roughed up his last couple of outings, but he was pitching well overall this season. He won't have many save […]
Junior Guerra Tosses Fourth Consecutive Quality Start
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went six innings, giving up five hits, one earned run and two walks while striking out four in the 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This now marks Guerra's fourth consecutive quality start, and he has been a key piece in the rotation this season. On the year, he […]
Lorenzo Cain Is Fine After Banging Knee
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain banged his knee on the outfield wall after trying to field a deep shot by Jason Heyward in the 11th inning on Monday and is reportedly "fine." Cain confirmed himself that he is good to go and that he will be in for the game against the Chicago Cubs on […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13
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 weakest categories and target players who may be […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]
NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11
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 […]
Eric Thames Activated Off Disabled List
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list. However, will not start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Thames will most likely get a pinch-hit opportunity after Travis Shaw. However, Thames should not be expected to get more than two at-bats in the game. With Jesus Aguilar proving […]
Brandon Woodruff Sent Down To Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been sent down back to Triple-A Colorado Springs after first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) was activated off the disabled list. Woodruff started on Sunday, only allowing one hit, two walks and an unearned run in four innings of work and will be sent down once again. Woodruff will be […]