Matt Adams Will Avoid IL, Ryan Zimmerman Improving

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams, who strained his left oblique on Monday, will not be placed on the injured list, while first baseman Ryan Zimmerman took batting practice Tuesday. The Nationals have a day off Wednesday and so could move Adams Thursday if determined that's what's needed, but he's on the active roster for […]

Daniel Murphy Out Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's home matchup against the Chicago Cubs. It appears to be a standard day off for the 34-year-old. Murphy has worked his season batting average up from .171 to .271 since May 21 but sits against left-handed Chicago starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Mark […]

David Bote Batting Second With Kris Bryant Out

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote is batting second for the first time this season as third baseman Kris Bryant (ankle) sits for the second time in three days. Bote also takes Bryant's third base fielding position. The Cubs are at Coors Field and facing Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who has a 4.95 ERA and […]

Willson Contreras Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs had a night game on Tuesday and an afternoon game on Wednesday, so it’s no surprise that Contreras has the day off. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and bat sixth versus Antonio Senzatela. Caratini is an affordable option for DFS on […]

Kris Bryant Gets A Breather

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will sit Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies. It’s just a routine day off for the slugger and David Bote will replace him. Bote will bat second versus Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela. Bote is an intriguing option for DFS on Wednesday. Bryant should be back in the lineup on Thursday […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Back in Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. returns to the team's lineup on Wednesday after a day off Tuesday. Bradley will bat eighth, his usual spot this season, as Marco Hernandez returns to the bench and the Red Sox return to their current standard lineup. After a horrendous start to the season, Bradley is hitting […]

Yankees Option Stephen Tarpley

The New York Yankees optioned relief pitcher Stephen Tarpley to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Tarpley, who has had three MLB stints this season and had just been called up on June 9, struck out the side in the tenth inning that day to earn his first career save. However, after a run Tuesday, his ERA […]

Ryan O'Hearn Goes Yard For Sixth Homer

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is trying to salvage what's been a terrible start to his first full-time season, but it may not be enough in the long run. O'Hearn drilled a solo shot on Tuesday to help propel Kansas City to a victory, but the youngster is still hitting just .192 for […]

Ian Kennedy Nails Down Fifth Save

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Ian Kennedy did his job on Tuesday as he held Detroit scoreless to finish out his fifth save of the season. Converting Kennedy to a reliever has been a bit of a roller coaster as he's ranged from dominant to terrible from week to week, but he's currently on a […]

Jakob Junis Pitches Well Against Tigers

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis took advantage of an easy turn on Tuesday and threw seven innings against the Tigers while only allowing two earned runs. Junis struck out five and walked none while only giving up five hits, but he didn't factor into the decision as the Royals offense waited until the […]

Mike Freeman In For Jason Kipnis For Second Straight Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Mike Freeman is playing second base and batting sixth on Wednesday as second baseman Jason Kipnis continues to deal with a hip issue. Freeman has hit .171/.280/.256 in 153 career plate appearances over four seasons with five teams, which demonstrates that he is not viable for DFS despite hitting his second career […]

Jose Peraza Back, Joey Votto The DH

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Jose Peraza is back in the lineup Wednesday after a day off Tuesday, playing second base and batting ninth. Cincinnati is visiting Cleveland and Joey Votto will be the designated hitter; Derek Dietrich mans first base but remains the cleanup hitter. Indians rookie starter Zach Plesac has managed a 1.86 ERA through […]

Austin Meadows in Lineup, Brandon Lowe Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows, who fouled a ball off his foot on Tuesday, is in the lineup Wednesday as the designated hitter batting third. Second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the lineup, with Daniel Robertson filling in and batting seventh. Meadows is the only left-handed hitter Tampa Bay is starting against left-handed […]

Robbie Grossman Returns to Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman is back in left field for Wednesday's matchup at the Tampa Bay Rays. Grossman has been playing every other day, usually alternating with Mark Canha but also Chad Pinder, who started Tuesday. Grossman is batting sixth against Tampa Bay starter Yonny Chirinos, who has been effective without strikeout stuff this […]

Nick Markakis Goes Deep For The Second Day In A Row

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two runs scored, and two walks in a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Markakis is batting .348 with six RBI over his past seven games. The veteran outfielder is slashing .278/.370/.439 on the season with six HRs, 41 runs, and […]

Brian McCann Smacks Two Home Runs On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann was 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The veteran backstop has played well throughout the early portion of the season, carrying a .282 average to go along with five HRs and 24 RBI. McCann does not have an […]

Mike Foltynewicz Ineffective In No-Decision

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz allowed four runs on five hits during a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Foltynewicz struck out five batters while walking four. The 27-year-old has been a major disappointment this season after earning his first All-Star nod just a year ago. Foltynewicz owns a 1-5 record to […]

Danny Jansen Strikes Out Four Times On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The 24-year-old was a well-received fantasy pick heading into the season, but he has severely disappointed so far. Jansen is slashing a measly .170/.259/.252 with two home runs, 12 RBI, and a 25 percent […]

Trent Thornton Surrenders Three Runs In Loss To Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings of work during a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Thornton struck out four batters while walking three. The 25-year-old has allowed at least three runs in four straight starts, which has led to his 4.78 ERA. Thornton […]

J.D. Martinez Doubles Twice

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-4, with two doubles and a run batted in during Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. It was Martinez' second day back from a four-game absence, due to back spasms. He's been Boston's best hitter all season, slashing .305/.382/.538 with 14 home runs, and 34 RBI. He'll continue […]

Mookie Betts Find Stands Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts' only hit, Tuesday night, was a solo home run in the ninth inning of a 9-5 loss to the Rangers. Betts has hit safely in four straight games, but his average sits at just .267. Now the Red Sox's leadoff hitter, the 26-year-old is more of an on-base machine […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 11

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 […]

Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25 % of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo has seen his most extended look in the majors so far this year, and his production has been just about as good as one could have hoped. Through 61 games, Verdugo has a slash line of […]

Jonathan Schoop Hits 12th Home Run

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Schoop went deep in the fourth inning off of Seattle right-hander Mike Leake, giving him 12 on the season. The veteran second baseman has been overshadowed a bit by the rest of the […]

Tyler Mahle (SP, CIN) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of All Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming off a lackluster start on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies - in which he took the loss after giving up three earned runs in five innings, with only two strikeouts - Cincinnati starter Tyler Mahle now returns home to […]

Jorge Polanco Doubles Twice In Win

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco had a big night at the plate in a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Polanco went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run, and an RBI in the win. The veteran shortstop has been red hot for most of the season, hitting .341 with 10 homers, 42 runs, […]

Yandy Diaz (1B/3B, TB) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to missing 12 games after being hit on the hand by a Chance Adams fastball on May 19th, Yandy Diaz had been having the season that Cleveland fans had been dreaming of ever since first putting eyes upon his Dan Uggla-esque biceps. Unfortunately for […]

Luis Castillo Pitches Well In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well in a 2-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Castillo allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out six. He wound up settling for a no-decision as Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer matched him in a pitcher's duel. Castillo has been excellent this season, […]

Travis Shaw (1B/2B/3B, MIL) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been a nightmare of a season so far for Milwaukee Brewers slugger Travis Shaw, who is hitting .170 on the year with just four home runs and an abysmal OPS of .568. Shaw is coming off a solid season where he hit […]

Pablo Lopez (SP, MIA) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez has now turned in quality starts in each of his last three outings, a promising sign after what had been an inconsistent first two months of the season. Lopez is now 4-5 with a 4.26 ERA and 1.12 […]