Should I Stash Ricky Tiedemann In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The fifth starter's role in Toronto has been in flux all season. After beginning the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, Alek Manoah is out for the rest of the season with a UCL procedure on the horizon. Cuban Yariel Rodriguez began the season on the IL with a back injury and is […]

Should I Stash Jordan Lawlar In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar entered prospect status with a wealth of hype after being taken with the sixth-overall pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old has largely made good on the hype, hitting .278 with 20 homers, 36 stolen bases, and an .874 OPS across 105 games between Double-A and Triple-A at just […]

When Will Noelvi Marte Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

It didn't take long for the Cincinnati Reds to lose a key player for a hefty chunk of the 2024 season as the promising 22-year-old Noelvi Marte was hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension on March 8, leaving the team without its No. 1-ranked prospect for nearly half of the 2024 regular season. As […]

When is Cade Povich Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

As we stand today, the Baltimore Orioles have to be the most commendable organization in baseball. That's right, move over Dodgers, Rays, etc. as the Orioles not only boast one of the league's premier big league rosters but also the No. 1-ranked farm system in baseball, as per MLB Pipeline. Recent graduates such as Gunnar […]

When is Joey Loperfido Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Immense struggles for Jose Abreu this season led to the promotion of Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido on April 30, a big league debut that lasted until May 26 when the 25-year-old was optioned back to Triple-A Sugar Land. Loperfido's debut went well as he hit .333 with a double, a homer, a stolen base, […]

When Is Heston Kjerstad Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The logjam is real for the Baltimore Orioles. They sport one of the best big league rosters in baseball as well as the No. 1-ranked farm system in the sport, according to MLB Pipeline. They have more big-league-ready prospects toiling in the minors than you can shake a stick at. Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jordan […]

Champ or Chump: Wenceel Perez and Jonny DeLuca Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

The beauty of fantasy baseball lies in research, patience, and, of course, some luck. Even the most meticulous research can go awry whether it be due to health, underperformance, or both. Another beauty of fantasy baseball is to see some unheralded players rise to prominence at some point during the season, forcing fantasy managers to […]

Champ or Chump: Matt Manning and Luis Matos Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

We are nearing the summer months of the 2024 Major League Baseball season and with plenty of baseball on the horizon, fantasy managers will need to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all options available to aid their championship aspirations. The Detroit Tigers' Matt Manning, a former top pitching prospect, has had […]

Champ or Chump: Marco Luciano and Luis Vazquez Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

The weather is heating up across Major League Baseball and fantasy managers should, by now, have a firm grasp of where they're at in their quest for a championship. Of course, that doesn't mean we take our feet off the gas. No doubt there are players that will make a fantasy impact still waiting in […]

Should I Stash Cade Povich In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Baltimore Orioles are not only one of baseball's best all-around clubs but according to MLB Pipeline, they also boast the league's No. 1-ranked farm system. Pick your poison: Jackson Holliday, Samuel Basallo, Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo, or Heston Kjerstad. This is after trading infielder Joey Ortiz to the Brewers in the Corbin Burnes trade […]

When is Lane Thomas Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas was a fairly surprising breakout fantasy contributor in the 2023 season, just his second full season in the big leagues at age 27. The former fifth-round pick hit .268 with 28 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 101 runs, 86 RBI, and a .783 OPS across 157 games and a hefty […]

When is Alex Wood Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Largely a reliable starter throughout his big league career, Oakland A's left-hander Alex Wood was off to a tough start to this 2024 campaign before left rotator cuff tendinitis sent him to the 15-day injured list. Perhaps the ailment and subsequent opportunity for a reset is a blessing in disguise as Wood scuffled to a […]

A.J. Puk - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Due to a rash of injuries to the Marlins rotation, left-hander A.J. Puk was able to snatch a rotation spot out of spring training, the first time in his big league career in which he would work as a starter. Needless to say, it […]

Connor Wong - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in two-catcher leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong has enjoyed a torrid start to his 2024 season but fantasy managers may want to pump the brakes on his surface production to this point. The 27-year-old (28 in four days) is hitting a hefty .340 with five […]

Matt Manning - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Manning became the casualty of a numbers game in the Tigers rotation out of spring training as the club added veterans Kenta Maeda and Jack Flaherty as rotation locks in the offseason alongside incumbents Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. The final spot […]

When is Austin Riley Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

After an inauspicious start to his big league career, the Braves' Austin Riley has emerged as an elite hitter and one of the top fantasy baseball options at the third base position. The 27-year-old has been one of the game's premier hitters over the last three seasons, hitting .286 with 108 home runs in that […]

When is Wyatt Langford Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford was the talk of baseball during spring training when he exploded for six home runs, four doubles, and a 1.137 OPS across 21 games, nabbing an Opening Day roster spot less than a year after being drafted with the fourth overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft. Even after […]

Orlando Arcia - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Leave on the wire ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Orlando Arcia is getting reps as the Braves' everyday shortstop but not because of his bat. Arcia is one of the best defensive shortstops in the game but his production at the plate simply has not been there. The 29-year-old is hitting .248 with four […]

When Will Josh Jung Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Armed with immense raw power, Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been as advertised in his young big league career. After debuting with five homers in just 26 games in the 2022 season, Jung slugged 23 homers alongside a .782 OPS across an injury-shortened 122 games in his rookie, age-25 season in 2023. He […]

When Will Trevor Story Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Trevor Story was once one of the premier fantasy baseball shortstops one could hope for. After a massive debut in which he slugged 27 homers alongside eight stolen bases in just 97 games in the 2016 season, Story endured a sophomore slump the following season. However, Story would go on to pound out 72 home […]

When is Jorge Soler Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

It took some time, but Jorge Soler landed a three-year deal with the Giants on the heels of a big 2023 campaign with the Miami Marlins. The 32-year-old slugged 36 home runs to go along with an 11.4% BB% and a .853 OPS across 137 games with the Fish last season, the second-highest home run […]

When is Ke'Bryan Hayes Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes hasn't quite found his footing at the plate in his young MLB career, at least not consistently. The 27-year-old largely scuffled through parts of three seasons to begin his career before hitting .271 with 15 homers, 10 stolen bases, and a .762 OPS across 124 games in 2023, production […]

When is Chas McCormick Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick was one of the hidden gems of the 2023 fantasy baseball season. At 28 years old, McCormick broke out with a .273 average with 22 home runs and 19 stolen bases alongside an .842 OPS across 115 games and 457 trips to the plate, good for a 133 wRC+ that […]

When is Kenta Maeda Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Kenta Maeda inked a two-year pact with the Tigers this season, looking to build off a strong second half with the Minnesota Twins following a triceps injury in the 2023 season. After working to a 5.80 ERA across 45 first-half innings, Maeda turned in a tidy 3.03 ERA alongside a healthy 21.3% K-BB% across 59 […]

When is Willson Contreras Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

One of the steadiest backstops you will find, the Cardinals' Willson Contreras suffered one of the uglier injuries we have seen in recent memory in a contest against the Mets on May 7. Contreras was caught reaching too far forward in receiving a pitch and was struck in the forearm on a swing by Mets […]

When is Trea Turner Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

One of the bigger storylines early in the 2023 season was the rather shocking struggles of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. The 30-year-old hit .247 with a .687 OPS in the season's first half, good for an 84 wRC+ that sat 16% below the league average. However, fantasy managers who prudently refused to hit the […]

When is Joe Musgrove Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Joe Musgrove has been one of the quieter star pitchers in the game of baseball over the past few seasons. Whether it's the East Coast bias or not, the Padres right-hander has turned in a 3.18 ERA or better in each of the last three seasons and a 3.86 ERA or better in each of […]

When is Clayton Kershaw Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Clayton Kershaw just refuses to quit. The future Hall of Famer endured a "down" 2021 season in which he turned in a 3.55 ERA, a figure well above his current 2.48 career mark. However, he followed that up with a tidy 2.28 ERA and a 23.1% K-BB% across 22 starts in the 2022 season and […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/4/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have a jam-packed slate of MLB action on this fine Saturday so let's ensure we pad our bankrolls! We'll be targeting the six-game main slate this evening on DraftKings while also covering the five-game main slate beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET on FanDuel This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 6)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Houston Astros have called up outfield prospect Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land after the 24-year-old enjoyed a monster start to his 2024 season. It appears the 'Stros have struck gold when they drafted Loperfido in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB […]