Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 17)

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your all-star break. I certainly enjoyed mine; it gave me a chance to think about how to approach rookies and prospects for the rest of the season and get an extended look at some top-tier MiLB talent in the futures game. Particularly, Seuly Matias and Taylor Trammell caught my […]

Corey Oswalt Jams His Hand But Earns Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Corey Oswalt (hand) jammed his hand while swinging a bat on Wednesday, which led to his early removal from the game. However, manager Mickey Callaway said Oswalt should be fine in a few days. Oswalt made it through five innings while allowing two runs to the Padres to earn his […]

Mets Confirm Yoenis Cespedes Out For Season

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will indeed get surgery on both of his heels and will miss the remainder of the 2018 season. This was expected but is now official and was announced by the team. What a season to forget for Cespedes who has spent the majority of the year on the disabled […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Those of you with trade deadlines that mirror the MLB's better strap up and prepare to hit the phones over the next week, because while eventually we'll get some exciting September call-ups and I do really like some of these names, I know that some need a bigger jump than these guys can give. Except for […]

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 […]

Yoenis Cespedes Officially Placed On Disabled List

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (feet) has officially been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The team has also officially recalled infielder Jeff McNeil. Cespedes is dealing with an injury to both of his heels that will require major surgery. While not official yet, it's likely that Cespedes undergoes that surgery and is on […]

Yoenis Cespedes Being Placed On Disabled List

The New York Mets are reportedly preparing to announce that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (foot) will be placed on the disabled list. Immediately after being activated earlier this week, Cespedes told reporters how he has a heel issue that could keep him out of action long-term. According to the New York Post's Mike Puma, Cespedes is […]

Mets Recall Infielder Phillip Evans

The New York Mets have recalled infielder Phillip Evans while designating infielder Ty Kelly for assignment. Evans will start at third and bat eighth on Tuesday. Despite starting, Evans will move back to the bench following the imminent return of Todd Frazier. Evans will be nothing more than depth at the infield positions, and could […]

Todd Frazier To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. He will hit on Tuesday. Frazier has been out since July 8 but should be able to return soon, barring any setbacks. He strikes out way too much to help in average (.217), but he does have […]

Yoenis Cespedes Likely Headed to DL

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) met with a foot specialist and had an MRI on Monday. The Mets are waiting for a second opinion, but the expectation is that Cespedes will head back to the disabled list. Nothing is official, but it does not seem like Cespedes plans to play through the injury. […]

Jeff McNeil Recalled From Minors

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil has been recalled to play some third base for the Mets. According to Joel Sherman, this move was not made because Asdrubal Cabrera has been traded. The Mets are just looking to add some depth in the infield. McNeil was slashing .342/.411/.617 with 19 home runs and 71 RBI […]

Jose Bautista, Devin Mesoraco Receiving Interest

New York Mets outfielder Jose Bautista and catcher Devin Mesoraco are receiving trade interest. Both players will be free agents after this year, so they won't fetch much in any trade. Joey Bats has picked it up a bit since landing with the Mets, hitting .235 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 51 […]

Jason Vargas To Come Off DL And Start Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) will come off the disabled list to start against the Pirates on Friday. He was originally scheduled to pitch Tuesday, but a rainout on Sunday against the Yankees pushed everyone in the rotation back. Vargas has been atrocious for the Mets in nine starts this year, going […]

Yoenis Cespedes to Meet With Foot Specialist Monday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel) is scheduled to meet with a foot specialist and have an MRI on Monday. The Mets are currently waiting on a diagnosis, but Cespedes revealed on Friday he's dealing with calcification in both of his heels. There is a chance that Cespedes has surgery, which would sidelined him […]

Amed Rosario Moving Up in Batting Order Monday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has moved up to first in the batting order for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Rosario normally bats in the seventh or eighth spot, but gets the nod to bat first against lefty Eric Lauer. Rosario is hitting .216/.247/.351 off left-handed pitching this season. Batting higher in […]

Tim Tebow Likely Out For The Season

New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow (hand) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday after breaking the hamate bone in his right hand while swinging over the weekend. He'll likely miss the rest of the season, according to an MLB source. The football star turned baseball professional was actually performing quite well at Double-A Binghamton […]

Jason Vargas Won't Pitch Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) will not be starting on Tuesday as originally scheduled. Jacob deGrom will pitch Monday against the Padres, followed by Zack Wheeler on Tuesday and Corey Oswalt on Wednesday. Vargas was scheduled to come off the disabled list Tuesday, but he may be pushed back or skipped altogether. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Zach Wheeler (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had one of his lesser outings in his last start, but it did lead to his first victory since April 29. He and the Mets beat the Nationals on July 14 after he yielded four runs […]

Todd Frazier Hitting Off A Tee

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) has been hitting off a tee and will start "more intense baseball activities" in the next few days, according to manager Mickey Callaway. It looks like Frazier may be able to come off the disabled list later this week. He was underwhelming with a .217/.300/.385 slash line, […]

Six Teams Interested In Zack Wheeler

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is the most likely Mets starter to be traded at the deadline this month, and around six teams have shown interest in him. Wheeler has strikeout upside (8.9 K/9), but he's been inconsistent with a 4.44 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 18 starts (107 1/3 innings) in 2018. […]

Viral Illness Lands Noah Syndergaard On DL

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) landed back on the disabled list Sunday due to hand, foot and mouth disease -- a viral infection common in children. The team thinks Syndergaard contracted the illness while working a youth camp during the All-Star break. Assistant general manager John Ricco said there is a chance […]

Three More Teams Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera

The Brewers, Indians and Phillies are among the teams interested in New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. He's having a fine season by hitting .280 with a .332 on-base percentage and 17 home runs. Perhaps his biggest asset is his versatility, both to real teams and fantasy owners. Cabrera is eligible at second base, shortstop […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/22/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 22nd). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

Week 16 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 16! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 16, and […]

Yoenis Cespedes To See Foot Specialist

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (foot) will likely see a specialist and undergo an MRI sometime early next week. After being activated from the disabled list on Friday, Cespedes remains out of the lineup on Saturday with a potentially serious injury. Recently Cespedes said he is dealing with a calf injury that could only […]

Mets Acquire Bobby Wahl and William Toffey

The A's and the Mets have finalized the deal for relief pitcher Jeurys Familia. Along with the prospects Bobby Wahl and William Toffey, the Mets received international slot money to use for a future signing. Only Toffey is in the Oakland A's top 30 prospects list according to MiLB Pipeline, but for an expiring deal […]

Mets Reportedly Receiving Low-Level Prospects for Jeurys Familia

The New York Mets are presumably in the final stages of completing a deal that will send closer Jeurys Familia to Oakland in exchange for a couple of low-level prospects. Familia has been consistently closing games for the Mets since 2015, but with the state of their season in 2018, they figured it to be […]