Kevin Gausman Gets Rocked Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a poor start in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Astros. Gausman pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with five strikeouts. It was obviously not the result fantasy managers want to see, but even […]

A.J. Puk Earns Second Save Of Season Monday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Giants. Puk came in to close things out up by a run in the top of the ninth. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a sacrifice bunt which advanced the runner […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/18/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesdays are always a fun day to cover MLB DFS as the slates are always lengthy with plenty of options on the board. Speaking to today's slate, we have an 11-game main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel with a wealth of pitching options within. As a result, this 11-game slate locks at 7:05 PM […]

Logan Webb's Losing Streak Continues Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb fell to 0-4 in Monday's 4-3 game against the Marlins. Webb pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with six strikeouts. He also hit a batter. It has not been the start fantasy managers had hoped for, […]

Corbin Burnes Exits Early Monday With Apparent Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (unknown) exited Monday's start at the Mariners early with an apparent injury. Burnes had just recorded the first out in the bottom of the sixth inning and immediately signaled for a trainer to come out before exiting. He had allowed two runs on three hits (including a solo home […]

Pavin Smith Extends The Lead With Grand Slam

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith launched his first home run of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Smith hit his first career grand slam off of Andre Pallante to extend the Diamondbacks' lead to a four-run margin. The 27-year-old went 1-for-3 with a walk. On the season, Smith is hitting […]

Andrew Chafin Records Third Save

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Chafin recorded his third save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Chafin entered the ninth inning with a three-run cushion and needed 12 pitches to strike out the side. Only Drey Jameson and Scott McGough have recorded at least one save, aside from Chafin. With Mark Melancon and […]

Kyle Nevin Thriving In Single-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Kyle Nevin is off to a strong start in Single-A this season. Outside of a slow start to his pro career last season, the 11th-round pick has traditionally been regarded for his impressive power from the right side of the plate, his quick bat speed, and his impressive ability to […]

Andrew Abbott Racking Up Strikeouts With Ease

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Andrew Abbott, a southpaw, is a former second-round pick who has looked much better in Double-A this season than he did at the end of the 2022 campaign. Quite simply, he struggled with walks, hits, and runs during the final half of last year with Chattanooga, though he seems to have […]

Andy Pages Hitting Well In Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Andy Pages, signed out of Cuba in 2018, is off to a red-hot start this season, posting career-bests in both walk and strikeout rates. Historically a power player with plenty of strikeouts to go along with high home run totals, Pages has demonstrated an ability to focus on his plate […]

Mason Miller Dazzles In Triple-A Debut

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Mason Miller, 24, is a talented right-hander whom the club selected with its third-round pick in 2021. Injuries limited him to just 20 innings over his first two seasons, but during that span, he posted impressive strikeout and walk metrics while keeping runs to a minimum. Despite his limited pro experience, […]

Tyler Freeman Staying Hot In Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Tyler Freeman is a 23-year-old second baseman who made his MLB debut last season but opened 2023 in the minors. He has looked great with Triple-A Columbus, showing a clear tendency to put the ball in play and drive in runs. His walk and strikeout rates have been solid, and he's […]

Justin Verlander To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Verlander strained his shoulder before the beginning of the season and is slowly working his way back to the mound. If Verlander continues to progress well, he will likely be sent out on a rehab assignment in the near […]

Luis Campusano Lands On Injured List Monday

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday ahead of his team's Monday game against the Atlanta Braves. Campusano sprained his left thumb on Thursday but wasn't progressing fast enough, so he will spend some time on the injured list. San Diego recalled Brandon Dixon from Triple-A […]

Jesse Winker Not In Monday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker (oblique) is not in the lineup for his team's Monday matchup against the Seattle Mariners. Winker was a late scratch on Sunday and was not quite ready to return to action on Monday, although he is reportedly close. He was able to work out on-field before the game and is […]

Hunter Greene Leaves Monday Start With Tibia Contusion

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene left his Monday start against the Tampa Bay Rays after getting hit in the leg by a comebacker. Greene went for X-rays and was found to have suffered a right tibia contusion. Greene had thrown three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out one, but did not make it […]

Jacob deGrom Exits Early On Monday

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Monday's start early due to right wrist soreness. The right-hander hurled four no-hit innings before departing and forcing Rangers fans everywhere to collectively hold their breath. The oft-injured superstar has made just 23 starts over the last two seasons due to forearm and shoulder injuries while he was behind […]

Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (NL Central)

The National League Central is the focus of the fourth installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual […]

Ryan Noda Hitting Out Of Two-Hole Monday

Oakland A's first baseman Ryan Noda will hit second Monday when the A's take on Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski. It's the sixth start out of the two-hole for the lefty-swinging Noda who is off to a productive start to his season. He's hitting just .211 but Noda has two homers, a double, nine runs, […]

Eric Hosmer Sitting For Second Straight Day

Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer will start on the bench for the second straight day Monday as the Cubs take on A's left-hander Kyle Muller. Hosmer has struggled so far this season but his sitting can be attributed to seeing a second straight left-handed starter as he began Sunday's contest on the bench against […]

Austin Wynns To Make Dodgers Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Wynns will make his team debut Monday when he takes on the Mets and left-hander David Peterson. With Will Smith injured, the Dodgers signed Wynns on Sunday and he will make his debut just 24 hours later. The 32-year-old began his career with Baltimore but moved on to the Giants […]

Chris Taylor Moves Into Cleanup Spot Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor will move up into the cleanup spot on Monday versus the New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Taylor hit out of the five-hole in his first start of the season but has hit no higher than seventh in 10 starts since. The Dodgers are stacking right-handed bats […]

Corey Julks Starting Monday Versus Blue Jays

Houston Astros outfielder Corey Julks is in Monday's starting lineup against the Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. Houston's outfield is a little banged up with Michael Brantley on the injured list and Chas McCormick sidelined after being pulled from Friday's game with vision issues, so Julks gets an opportunity on Monday. It's the 11th […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of April means we're nearing the 10% checkpoint on the season, just like that! Are the new rules settling in for you? How is your team doing on stolen bases? Batting average? It's a new day! As always, I must caution you […]

Ramon Laureano On The Bench Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Ramon Laureano will start Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs on the bench. Laureano has appeared in all but one of the A's games this season and while he hasn't hit much he's delivering on the power/speed upside managers desired on draft day. The 28-year-old is hitting just .218 but has two […]

Sam Hilliard Out Of Monday's Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Sam Hilliard is not in Monday's starting lineup versus the San Diego Padres. With Padres left-hander Ryan Weathers on the mound, the Braves are stacking right-handed bats which leaves the lefty-swinging Hilliard on the bench to start. Acquired in an off-season trade with the Rockies, Hilliard has been excellent for the Braves […]

Adolis Garcia On The Bench Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will start Monday's game on the bench against the Kansas City Royals. It will be his first game off of the year after making 15 straight starts for the Rangers. The 30-year-old could use a mental day, as he's hitting just .200 (12-for-60) with a double and 16 strikeouts through […]

Mason Miller - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Mason Miller, SP, Oakland Athletics ANALYSIS: While Oakland's MLB roster makes you reach for the nearest empty flower vase, one of their top prospects is making waves in the minor leagues to open the season and could soon be riding those waves straight into Oakland's MLB rotation. After striking out eight in 3.2 innings […]

Michael Conforto Continues To Sit Out

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization was hopeful that Conforto would return here. Sadly, he'll miss his third game in a row due to left calf tightness. The Giants haven't placed Conforto on the injured list yet, so hopefully […]

Michael Harris II Cleared For Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is expected to be cleared for batting practice on Monday or Tuesday. That is the last step before Harris is able to get back in the starting lineup. The 22-year-old has only played in seven games this season as he continues to deal with a lingering back issue. […]