Miguel Sano (1B/3B, MIN) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins first baseman/third baseman Miguel Sano has been a steady source of power for the team since making his 2019 debut in mid-May. On the year, he has a .234/.328/.549 slash line with 14 home runs, 26 RBI and 33 runs scored. The strikeouts... Read More

Amir Garrett To Make Rehab Appearance Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Amir Garrett (left lat strain) has been on the Injured List since July 3, but after throwing a live batting practice session this week, he's set for a rehab appearance at Triple-A on Friday. Garrett has had a fantastic season as a setup man for the Reds. He has a 1.70... Read More

Carl Edwards Jr. Activated Off Injured List

On Friday, the Chicago Cubs activated relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (thoracic strain) from the 10-Day Injured List. He had been out since mid-June with a left thoracic strain. The team optioned Randy Rosario to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Edwards was one of the team's top relievers in 2017 and 2018, recording 20+ holds... Read More

Bryce Harper Hitting Over .300 In July

With 17 home runs and 69 RBI in 97 games this year, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has been far from a fantasy bust, but it's still been a bit underwhelming considering the tantalizing upside Harper possesses and the outburst of power across the league. Harper's .258 batting average on the year has been holding... Read More

Trevor Story Tearing It Up In July

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story has been on a power binge since returning from the Injured List on July 2. Through 12 games in July, Story has five home runs, seven RBI and eight runs with a .919 OPS. Nine of those 12 games have come at Coors Field, which of course is a big... Read More

Phillies Finalizing Deal With Drew Smyly

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of adding Drew Smyly to their pitching staff. Smyly began the season with the Rangers before the Brewers took him on and gave him a shot at Triple-A, but his stint with the organization didn't last long. Smyly started nine games for the Rangers this season and compiled... Read More

Touki Toussaint Headed Back To Triple-A

Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint was sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. The move follows a rough outing on Thursday where he allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks over 2 1/3 innings. Toussaint has appeared in 24 games for the Braves this year, making only one start. He has a... Read More

Braves Call Up Patrick Weigel And Wes Parsons

The Atlanta Braves have dipped into their farm system for pitching yet again, calling up Patrick Weigel and Wes Parsons from Triple-A on Friday. Parsons was with the Braves for the first two months of the year before being sent down. He has a 2.08 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 21 relief appearances at Triple-A... Read More

Kyle Wright Sent Back To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves sent pitcher Kyle Wright back down to Triple-A on Friday, following his rough outing against the Nationals on Thursday. Wright gave up seven earned runs on seven hits and three walks across 2 2/3 innings in the start, his first big league start since mid-April. The Braves have been shuffling their pitchers... Read More

Is Robert Foster The Bills' Best Receiver?

In an article this week discussing the Buffalo Bills as potential playoff contenders, NFL.com writer Adam Rank expressed his optimism for the team, and in particular, for Robert Foster. Rank deemed Foster "the best receiver on this roster," while also favorably discussing fellow wideouts John Brown and Cole Beasley. The 6'2" Foster certainly showed flashes... Read More

Bills GM Believes In LeSean McCoy For 2019

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane had encouraging words to say about LeSean McCoy to beat reporters. "We’re focused on this year," Beane said. "That’s what we have him under contract for, and I definitely think he’s got enough left in the tank to help us in 2019.” McCoy is 31 years old and entering... Read More

Erik Swanson Serving As Opener Wednesday

The Seattle Mariners will roll out pitcher Erik Swanson as an opener for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Manager Scott Servais suggested that Swanson could go two innings if he pitches well before giving way to Tommy Milone. This will be the seventh start of the season for Swanson who has an 8.04 ERA and... Read More

Mac Williamson Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mac Williamson, who was designated for assignment by the team on Monday, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. He will remain a member of the Mariners' organization for the time being. Williamson put up some gaudy power numbers with Triple-A Sacramento as a member of the Giants' organization the... Read More

Mitch Haniger Cleared For Light Activity On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle), who has been sidelined since June 6 with a ruptured testicle, finally received a positive update on Wednesday. He was cleared by doctors to begin light activity, such as playing catch and hitting off a tee. While there is still no timetable for his return, there's at least now... Read More

Jay Bruce Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed Jay Bruce (oblique) on the 10-Day Injured List on Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The team recalled Nick Williams from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster. Bruce left Tuesday's game with the injury and was initially listed as day-to-day until Wednesday's move to the Injured List. Bruce has... Read More

Juan Graterol Making First Start Of Season

The Cincinnati Reds called up catcher Juan Graterol from Triple-A and he will make his first start of the season on Wednesday against the Cubs. He'll hit eighth in the order as starting catcher Kyle Farmer gets the day off. Graterol has a slash line of .249/.301/.325 with two home runs and 26 RBI across... Read More

Josh Allen Determined To Learn From Rookie Mistakes

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a higher interception rate than touchdown rate and a completion percentage of just 52.8% during his rookie year. Going into his sophomore season, Allen seems very aware of the mistakes he made as a rookie and is eager to fix them. During an interview on XM NFL Radio last... Read More

Renato Nunez (1B, 3B, BAL) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The breakout year has continued for Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Renato Nunez. He has been on fire so far in July, slashing .314/.351/.657 with three home runs and seven RBI in nine games. On the year, Nunez has 21 home runs and 51 RBI,... Read More

Leury Garcia (SS, OF, CWS) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia has led off in every start he's made for the team since May 28. He hit .268 in June and scored a total of 18 runs in the month. Garcia's been with the White Sox since 2013,... Read More

Sean McDermott On Devin Singletary: "He’s Got A Lot To Learn"

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary enters his rookie year with a complicated path towards playing time. Veterans LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon all block his path toward playing time. When asked about Singletary at OTAs, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said, "He’s made progress, you notice a little bit of who he... Read More

Frank Gore Could Play Past 2019

In a recent interview, 36-year-old Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that he has a wait-and-see approach to his career going forward. “I just go how I feel,” he said in the interview, “If I feel I can’t do it no more, then I call it.” Gore is the NFL's... Read More

Emilio Pagan (RP, TB) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a bit of a revolving door so far this year for the closer job in Tampa Bay, but right now, Emilio Pagan appears to be in the best position to earn saves in the near future. Jose Alvarado (oblique) could be... Read More

Garrett Cooper (1B/OF, MIA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper has become a mainstay in the heart of the team's lineup this year. He has a slash line of .306/.375/.473 with eight home runs and 31 RBI across 51 games on the season. He's shown a solid ability... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Sitting On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Blue Jays. J.D. Martinez is getting the start in left field, while Christian Vazquez is starting at designated hitter. Benintendi sat out three of the last four games in June with a quadriceps injury and perhaps there... Read More

Yolmer Sanchez Leaves Game In Third Inning

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez (hand) was lifted from the third inning of Thursday's game after an incident on a pick-off attempt. While Sanchez was on first base following a single, Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd attempted to pick him off. During the play, Sanchez dove toward the bag and his right hand was... Read More

Anthony Rendon Hits 20th Home Run

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Thursday. Rendon has had a phenomenal first half of the season and is on pace to shatter several of his career best marks. He now has 20 home runs, 60 RBI and 64 runs on the year. His career-best... Read More

Anibal Sanchez Allows One Earned Run Over Six Innings

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez stayed hot against the Marlins on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing five hits, three walks and one earned run while striking out two. He is now 5-6 on the year with a 3.66 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. This was his fourth quality start in his last five outings.... Read More

Aaron Judge Out Of Starting Lineup On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is not included in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Rays. Mike Tauchman is filling in at right field, while Aaron Hicks is bumped up to the second spot in the lineup. This is only the second game Judge hasn't started since his return to the... Read More

Kyle Seager Sitting On Thursday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Cardinals. Tim Beckham is getting the start at third base and hitting sixth in the lineup. Seager started four straight games after an injured wrist sidelined him from June 26 to June 28. In those four games post-injury,... Read More

Freddie Freeman On Pace For Career-Best Year

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been an elite fantasy contributor for several years now, but this season, he may have taken his game to the next level. His outstanding first half of 2019 can be credited to a mix of increased power and increased opportunities for RBI with Ronald Acuna leading off for... Read More