Josh Harrison Seeking Second Opinion

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) is currently on the 10-day injured list but is awaiting a second opinion before deciding what to do next. Harrison suffered a left hamstring strain after sliding into third base in Monday's game against the Orioles. A subsequent MRI on Tuesday revealed a Grade 2 strain and a […]

Adam Frazier Dropped To Eighth, Kevin Newman Leading Off

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is being dropped from the leadoff spot to the No. 8 spot in the batting order on Thursday against Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson. Shortstop Kevin Newman will become a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot on Thursday. Newman isn't known for his bat really, but he's hit .347/.410/.493 […]

Cubs Signing Carlos Gonzalez

The Chicago Cubs are signing free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to a minor league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Gonzalez was released by the Indians and would give the Cubs some outfield depth if he's called up. The 33-year-old Venezuelan hit just .210/.282/.276 with two homers and seven RBI in 105 at-bats for the […]

Ryan Carpenter Gets No-Decision

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Ryan Carpenter is still winless in four starts this year, although he has thrown better in his last two appearances. Carpenter, who received a no-decision on Wednesday, allowed two earned runs on four hits and a pair of walks along with three strikeouts over five innings in the Tigers 4-2 victory […]

Nick Ramirez Earns First Career Win

Detroit Tigers reliever Nick Ramirez (1-0) threw three perfect innings to pick up his first major league win in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Orioles. Ramirez, who replaced starter Ryan Carpenter in the bottom of the sixth, struck out five of the nine hitters he faced and got three others to ground out. He needed […]

Brandon Dixon's Ninth-Inning Gives Tigers Victory

Detroit Tigers outfielder Brandon Dixon came up big late in the team's 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Dixon went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts, but the hit essentially gave the Tigers the victory. The 27-year-old left fielder came up to the plate in the top of the ninth and quickly untied the 2-2 […]

Cole Tucker Goes 2-for-2 Off The Bench

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker has struggled all season long at the plate, but for one night all was well. The 22-year-old rookie, who began the game with just four hits in his last 41 at-bats, went 2-for-2 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Reds. He entered the game at short […]

Tony Wolters Returns, Ian Desmond Sitting Out

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (hand) is back behind the dish and is hitting seventh on Thursday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke. Wolters missed the last two games due to a hand contusion. Outfielder Ian Desmond is taking the day off and is being replaced in center field by Yonathan Daza, who is hitting […]

Jorge Alfaro Takes A Seat Against Giants

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro is not in the starting lineup on Thursday in the series finale against the Giants. Bryan Holaday is behind the plate and is batting eighth against San Francisco starting pitcher Tyler Beede. Holaday has just three at-bats on the season and should be faded in DFS. Alfaro has been a […]

Buster Posey, Steven Duggar Sitting Out

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and outfielder Steven Duggar are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Stephen Vogt is behind the dish and is hitting second, while Brandon Belt moves to left field and is hitting cleanup against Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. Pablo Sandoval is at first base and is hitting third […]

Bryce Harper Playing Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot) is back in the lineup and is hitting third on Thursday against Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson. Harper left the game as a precaution on Wednesday after fouling a ball off his foot. The superstar has been a bit of a disappointment for his fantasy owners this year, but […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting Some Rest Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Andrew Knapp will work behind the plate in his absence and will hit seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson. Knapp is hitting .163/.345/.279 with a homer and one RBI in 43 at-bats on the season. You should look elsewhere for your […]

Matt Carpenter, Yadier Molina, Dexter Fowler Out Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter, catcher Yadier Molina (hand) and outfielder Dexter Fowler are all out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Jedd Gyorko is at third base and is hitting seventh, Matt Wieters is hitting sixth and catching and Jose Martinez gets the start in right field and is hitting fifth against […]

Terrance Gore Snags A Steal

Kansas City Royals pinch runner Terrance Gore finally got back on the horse by acting as part of a double steal in the eighth inning of Wednesday's ballgame against the White Sox. Gore was the front end of a double steal with fellow lightning-quick teammate Billy Hamilton that allowed the two to then score and […]

Billy Hamilton Records Two Hits

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton smacked a pair of singles on Wednesday against the White Sox, giving him his first multi-hit game in nearly three weeks. The speedster's limit has always been his inability to regularly reach first base, and that trend is continuing this season. Hamilton's hitting just .234 and has an on-base […]

Nicky Lopez Breaks Slump In Huge Way

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez was mired in the midst of an 0-for-20 slump when he came up to bat with a runner on in the top of the 6th inning on Wednesday. Lopez drilled a triple to right to bring in the run and eventually score himself. Two innings later, he smacked […]

Jorge Soler Sets Career High In HRs

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler admired a shot to left that just barely got out on Wednesday to give him 13 home runs on the season. The two-run shot broke Soler's previous season-high of 12 homers set back in 2016 with the Cubs, and he should easily blow that previous season high out of […]

Zac Gallen Picks Up Seventh Win

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Zac Gallen continues to impress for Triple-A New Orleans. Gallen allowed four hits, one run, two walks and struck out eight batters over 6 2/3 to pick up his seventh win on Wednesday. Gallen who came over as part of the Marcell Ozuna deal prior to 2018 has impressed and now […]

Luis Robert Continues To Impress

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI on Wednesday for Double-A Birmingham. Robert has dealt with injuries every year of his young career, but is finally healthy and hitting .373 with ten home runs, 38 RBI and 14 stolen bases between Single-A Winston Salem and Double-A […]

Jorge Mateo Continues Strong 2019 Campaign

Oakland Athletics prospect Jorge Mateo went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI on Wednesday for Triple-A Las Vegas. The strong outing now raises Mateo’s average to .332 with seven home runs, 41 RBI and 13 stolen bases. Mateo dropped off most top prospect lists last season, but has climbed his […]

Glenn Sparkman Ejected In Second Inning

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman finally got another chance to start on Wednesday, but it was short-lived. Sparkman hit Tim Anderson in the head in the bottom of the second, and he was promptly ejected. The Royals have a history with Anderson this season as Brad Keller has also hit Anderson earlier in […]

Bobby Bradley Doing Well In Triple-A

Cleveland Indians first base prospect Bobby Bradley is a name for fantasy owners to keep an eye on. Bradley currently is hitting .282 with a .954 OPS for Triple-A Columbus. Bradley also has shown some power with 14 home runs. With the Indians struggling at offense all year, it would make sense for them to […]

Lucas Duda Begins Rehab

Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda (back) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, and he quickly knocked a couple of singles. Duda has been on the Injured List since April 27 due to a strained back, but the team has been in no hurry to rush him back since his playing […]

Willi Castro Raises Average To .351

Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect Willi Castro picked up a pair of hits in five at-bats on Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo. Castro, 22, has been tearing the cover off the ball with a .351 batting average. Castro is more of a contact hitter than power hitter as he only has three home runs and 22 RBI, […]

Yordan Alvarez Picks Up Three More Hits

Houston Astros outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez continues to impress and finished with three hits in six at-bats for Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. Alvarez also picked up a steal and a walk in the matchup. Alvarez has been in a bit of a funk lately, but is still hitting a ridiculous .367 with 20 home […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 9

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 […]

Elias Diaz Continues To Take Advantage Of Playing Time

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Reds. Diaz has collected four hits in his last two games and has 18 hits since taking over as the starter behind the plate for Francisco Cervelli (concussion) on May 15. Overall, he has posted a slash line of .340/.368/.377 with six […]

Kevin Gausman Gets Destroyed By Nationals On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman allowed eight runs on eight hits through a single inning of work during a 14-4 loss against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. He walked two batters while striking out one. It was the worst start of the season for the 28-year-old, who now owns a 2-4 record on the […]

Colin Moran's Three Run Home Run Propels Pirates To Win

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran ended a two-game hitless streak by launching a three-run home run in the fifth inning to put the team up 3-0 in their 7-2 victory over the Reds on Wednesday. It was his only hit in five at-bats, although he did not strike out once, marking the first time […]

Aaron Nola Dominates Cardinals

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola had another strong outing Wednesday night pitching seven innings of one-run ball vs the Cardinals. Nola scattered four hits and three walks and struck out eight while improving his record to 6-0. Nola got off to a shaky start this season and his 4.18 ERA isn't quite where fantasy […]