Eugenio Suarez Remains Out

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who was hit on the hand by a pitch on Sunday, is out for a third straight game Wednesday. Alex Blandino, not Kyle Farmer as in the past two days, will take Suarez's third base spot on Wednesday. Blandino bats ninth and is not worth DFS consideration. Nor, really, […]

Bryse Wilson Optioned After One Day

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson, just called up Tuesday, was sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Wilson pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays in his day up, his first appearance since July 16. But he allowed two runs, including a Rowdy Tellez solo shot, in 1 1/3 innings and now goes back down despite […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 23 - Buy or Sell?

Crunch time it is as September has arrived. Once again, that means unpredictable playing time, and the need for quick roster turnover where required. Fortunately, one can use the standings and the degree to which a player is already a known quantity to try and predict the playing time. As for roster turnover, one thing […]

The Cut List (Week 23) - Time to Let Go?

September. That time of year where non-contending teams will end a player's season over a generally minor injury, or otherwise cut into the playing time of regulars with expanded rosters. While actionable consequences won't really show until next week, it's something to start considering. Fortunately, next season rosters will jump from 26 to 28 instead […]

Kevin Kiermaier Still Out Thursday

Despite hopes that he would be back, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is out for another day on Thursday. As a decent power-speed combo (13 HR, 19 SB), patience with Kiermaier is warranted in standard deep-ish leagues, especially for those who may need his steals. For now, this means another day in center field […]

Andrew Kittredge Opening For Trevor Richards Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays are using Andrew Kittredge as an opener against the Houston Astros Thursday, with Trevor Richards to pitch the bulk of the innings. If you have Richards in a deeper league and don't want to risk him blowing up against Houston, remember to remove him from your lineups as he won't be […]

Royals Sticking With Bubba Starling

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling continues to play nearly every day, batting seventh on Thursday. Kansas City is using the same lineup as Wednesday except at catcher, and the top half of their lineup is usable in DFS against Oakland starter Chris Bassitt, who has out-pitched his peripherals this season. But Starling? He debuted […]

Matt Chapman Out Thursday After HBP

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman, who was hit in the head by a pitch Wednesday, is not in the lineup Thursday. Nor is DH Khris Davis, who is on paternity leave. Chapman is reportedly fine after the HBP but will sit. This leaves Chad Pinder with his eighth start at third base this season, […]

Miguel Cabrera Not in Thursday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera takes a seat Thursday, his second time in three games as he now deals with a biceps issue. That's particularly scary given the rupture that ended his 2018 season, and we'll see where it goes. On Thursday, Brandon Dixon will be the DH and bat sixth. Detroit, who along […]

Jason Kipnis Sitting Thursday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is not in the team's lineup for Thursday's day game against the Detroit Tigers. It appears to be a standard day off. In his place, Yu Chang plays third base and bats sixth while Mike Freeman plays second and bats seventh. Additionally, Greg Allen is back in the lineup […]

Adam Eaton Hit By Pitch, Leaves Game Soon After

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was hit in the knee by a pitch in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. He remained in the game for one batter before exiting after barely making it to third base on a double. Eaton's been on fire lately, so hold your breath if […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 22 - Buy or Sell?

Today's magic numbers: 5/14. Each riser has exactly five home runs in the past two weeks (August 13-26). The names are a little more interesting on the whole than the ones with six or seven (and have been less explored around here). As for falling power outputs, four of today's five have been risers in […]

The Cut List (Week 22) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the last Cut List of August. Wait, the last Cut List of August already? Yup, next Sunday is September 1. Most trade deadlines are past, so that option is out the window for big names. At this point, if you want to offload them, it's a cut. The 10-team list has three of […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 21 - Buy or Sell?

As with last week, the focus will be on the full season numbers. Not much else to say, so let's jump in. Weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, as shown on Statcast. Isolated power -- ISO -- is slugging percentage […]

The Cut List (Week 21) - Time to Let Go?

Thank you to Austyn Varney for filling in at the Cut List last week. Crunch time is approaching. If you're like me, you have multiple leads that are evaporating before your eyes, because fantasy baseball is never easy. Moments that require quick action can strike at any time. If your trade deadline has passed, the […]

Delino DeShields Leading Off Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields will be the team's leadoff hitter for Thursday's matchup against the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Michael Pineda. Shin-Soo Choo has the day off, hence DeShields' premium batting order spot. Nonetheless DFS players will want to avoid DeShields, who usually bats eighth, given his .167/.355/.250 line in August and .255/.347/.357 […]

Luis Severino to Pitch to Hitters Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will face three hitters on Sunday in preparation for a simulated game that would be followed by a minor league start. The developments in this situation have finally trended in a positive direction, although it's still not clear what Severino's role with the big-league club will be, even […]

Yasiel Puig Back From Suspension

Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig has served his three-game suspension and will return to his usual cleanup spot Thursday night. Oscar Mercado is getting the day off. Cleveland looks to be facing a bullpen game with Chad Green starting for the New York Yankees. The game is in New York so Puig is a reasonable […]

Ketel Marte Out on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte is not in Thursday's starting lineup. Arizona is going with an outfield of David Peralta, Jarrod Dyson, and Josh Rojas with Eduardo Escobar at second base. They are the team's top four hitters in the order as Arizona faces San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez, who will be […]

Corey Dickerson Batting Cleanup Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson will be the team's cleanup hitter for the first time this season as they face the Chicago Cubs and starting pitcher Yu Darvish. Roman Quinn is sitting for the first time since Sunday. Dickerson has the platoon advantage and a coveted lineup spot, but Darvish is on a roll lately […]

A.J. Puk to Start at Las Vegas Thursday

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk will pitch for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and could soon be called up to the big leagues. The 24-year-old left-hander underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 but remains a consensus top-100 prospect. He is 4-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 23 2/3 innings at three levels this season, […]

Adam Eaton Initiates Nationals Explosion

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run on Wednesday as the Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 17-7. Eaton's home run in the fifth inning made it 6-1 as the Nationals scored 10 runs in the fifth inning (including additional home runs by Anthony Rendon and mixed-league catching option Kurt Suzuki), […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 20 - Buy or Sell?

Since the past few weeks, through players like Trey Mancini, have demonstrated that a player's track record is more important than their Statcast numbers during a hot or cold spell, it's time to reorient a little towards season numbers. Each player's entry starts with a line of their key numbers over the course of the […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 19 - Buy or Sell?

The last edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers came out on the trade deadline. News had broken about a big trade involving Cleveland. So far, in this very young post-deadline campaign, both sluggers Cleveland acquired have had a rough couple of weeks. Before we get there, there's the happier news of several risers to […]

Zach Davies Reportedly to Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies is heading to the injured list with a not-yet disclosed ailment. Davies held a 2.20 ERA after 12 starts which has since regressed to 3.74. His peripherals in those first 12 starts did not inspire confidence but perhaps this injury became a hindrance as well. Once the move is […]

Franmil Reyes Hitting Eighth Monday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes has been dropped from sixth to eighth in the batting order Monday after a four-strikeout game on Sunday. Jordan Luplow gets a bump to sixth in the order, from ninth. Reyes is hitting just 2-for-15 since coming over in the Trevor Bauer trade. While Reyes' future remains bright, and […]

70-Pitch Limit for Spencer Turnbull

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull is returning from a back injury on Monday, and will be limited to roughly 70 pitches according to manager Ron Gardenhire. The limit makes Turnbull even less enticing as a fantasy option Monday, especially for those who need wins, considering also Detroit's league-worst offense facing Chicago White Sox starter […]

Gleyber Torres In Lineup At Designated Hitter

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres is batting cleanup on Monday as the designated hitter against the Baltimore Orioles. Torres exited Sunday's game with a core injury but appears to be fine enough to hit, if not take the field. Gio Urshela also sustained an injury Sunday and is not in the lineup. DFS players […]

Trent Grisham Leading Off Again as Keston Hiura Returns

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Trent Grisham is leading off for the second consecutive game on Monday. Second baseman Keston Hiura is back after a day off Monday, batting cleanup, while Ryan Braun (for a second consecutive day) and Travis Shaw sit. Milwaukee is facing the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitcher Dario Agrazal. While the game is in […]

Derek Dietrich Heading For Injured List

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich was placed on the injured list Monday with shoulder inflammation. Dietrich had only played in two of Cincinnati's previous five games. He has slumped badly since hitting 12 home runs in May and it seems unlikely he will be a contributor during the stretch run, now for multiple reasons. He […]