Tommy Pham Scores Twice Tuesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham reached base four times Tuesday versus the Braves. He would collect three hits to go with a walk in the 9-5 loss. Pham would come around to score twice, including the final run for the team which tied the game at 5-5. His batting average could use work but […]

Mallex Smith's Return Date Suggested

Tampa Bay Rays outfield Mallex Smith (illness) is recovering well from the illness that put him in the hospital for a few days. The Rays would like to get him some rehab work if they can. The suggested return date for Smith seems to be September 7 as mentioned in a few reports. Smith had […]

C.J. Cron is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The Rays don't have a designated hitter in Atlanta, so Cron will sit this one out. Jake Bauers will cover first base and bat third against righty Julio Teheran. Bauers is not worth consideration […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/18): 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 […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 22

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 […]

Brandon Lowe On Hot Stretch

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Brandon Lowe has finally started producing for the Rays. Over the past five games, he has gone 6-for-11 to jump his batting average over 100 points. Lowe has had four RBI and the first four runs scored of his career over those five games to go with five walks. He has […]

Blake Snell Earns 16th Win Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell had another strong outing Sunday versus Boston. He would go six innings allowing only one run against an elite offense. In fact, he has gone 25 innings in 2018 against Boston and only allowed three earned runs. Snell has had 17 starts this season where he has allowed […]

Mallex Smith Recovering Quickly

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) is making progress in recovering from the illness that put him in the hospital. In fact, he was released from the hospital later in the day Sunday. It is also being suggested that his return to active duty could come soon after his 10 days are up on […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 15 games on the "All Day" slate today, but I'm focusing on the "Main" slate. The latter features nine games, but there are still plenty of options to be considered. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/26/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Yonder Alonso (1B, CLE) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: At this stage of the season, you might just need a power bat that will get you over the hump in a couple of key categories. That is exactly what 31-year-old Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso will provide, power. The Indians will […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has a .193/.256/.307 line over 277 plate appearances and just four homers with a .114 ISO and a 25.6% strikeout rate, but he has looked better of late. Over the last week, the 28-year-old has hit .333/.360/.458 with a […]

Second-Half Successes to Buy

As we enter the final six weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

We are getting to the final stretch run before playoffs in head-to-head leagues and separation at the top of the roto standings. Now is the time to focus on speculative adds for players who may see increased roles or move to a better situation. The corner infield positions traditionally offer power with the potential for […]

Joey Wendle (2B/3B/OF, TB) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays super-utilityman Joey Wendle has a hit in five of the last six games, continuing on what has been a strong season. Wendle was a total unknown before this season and now has a .291 batting average in 417 plate appearances. […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

With just over a month remaining in the 2018 season, the patient approach goes out the window to a certain extent. The shorter the remaining runway, the greater latitude you should allow yourself in making roster decisions – and the more context-dependent these decisions become. Tailor your transactions to the situation at hand; if it […]

Week 22 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

My birthday is September 7th, so naturally I’m excited to see the end of August. This being the last full week before the last full month of the season, the final stretch is officially here, and all I want for my birthday is a ticket to the fantasy playoffs. It’s a magical time where we […]

Ji-Man Choi Heating Up Lately

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi has been hot in his last 10 games. Over the last 10 games where Choi has gotten an at-bat, he has recorded a hit in nine of them. The one game he did not record a hit, he had only one at-bat. Choi has 12 hits during the […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scores Winning Run Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier raised his head from his slumber to give a moment of contribution Saturday versus the Red Sox. With the game tied 1-1, he would triple and then come around to score on a wild pitch. The Rays relievers held the Red Sox scoreless for the rest of the game […]

Tommy Pham Returns To Homer Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) returned to the lineup Saturday versus Boston. He would come up late and deliver a solo homer in the 5-1 victory. It would be his first HT since joining the team near the trade deadline. Pham had been out of the lineup since dislocating his ringer finger Tuesday. […]

Jake Bauers is Out of the Lineup on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. C.J. Cron will play first base and bat fifth versus righty Rick Porcello. Bauers has struggled at the plate lately, so the Rays are giving him a day off. Cron is worth a […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 22

It's never too late to buy or sell from the plethora of talented players available in fantasy baseball waiver pools. Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded on the wire. In this case, think of it as a short-term investment that comes at a low […]

Michael Perez Drives In Four Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez had the best offensive game of his major league career Friday versus Boston. He would drive in a total of four runs in the span of two innings during the game. The four RBI equaled his career total coming into the game. He is a rookie this season who […]

Willy Adames Has Big Game Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames had a big fantasy game Friday versus the Red Sox. He would go 2-for-3 with a walk. Adames would hit a two-run homer, end with three runs scored and even stole a base. Adames has only played 55 games so far this season so his counting stats are a […]

Mallex Smith Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. The story evolved as the day went on, starting with Smith waking up feeling sick at 3 a.m. Friday morning. He would be held out of the lineup and sent to see the doctor. He ended up being hospitalized with […]

Mallex Smith is Out of the Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Smith has been absolutely on fire at the plate, so this illness comes at the worst time. He is being checked out by a doctor and should be back in the lineup in a […]

Tommy Pham is Available Off The Bench on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Pham has now missed three straight games after dislocating his right ring finger on Tuesday. He is not expected to land on the disabled list. Pham is reportedly available off the bench on Friday […]

C.J. Cron is Sitting Out on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It appears this is just a rest day for Cron after playing in three straight games. Ji-Man Choi will bat cleanup and serve as the DH versus righty Hector Velazquez. Choi can be […]

Joey Wendle Will Lead Off on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Joey Wendle will lead off and play second base versus righty Hector Velazquez on Friday. Wendle normally moves all around the Rays lineup, but batting first is rare. He's hitting .304/.333/.652 with one home run and six RBI over the last week. Wendle should be a solid bet for DFS contests […]

Willy Adames (2B/SS, TBR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames had a rough start to his rookie season, but he has looked much better since the calendar flipped to August. In 20 contests so far this month, the 22-year-old has slashed .348/.413/.576 with four homers and four […]

Harrison Bader (OF, STL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cardinals' outfield logjam has been a consistent source of consternation for fantasy owners in 2018. Thanks to injury (Dexter Fowler), trade (Tommy Pham), and defensive concerns (Jose Martinez), Harrison Bader is finally getting everyday at-bats, and he is making the most of them. […]