Rhys Hoskins Breaks Homer Drought

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Marlins Sunday. Hoskins had not gone deep since August 3 and has been struggling mightily in the second half. Since the All-Star break, Hoskins is batting .168 with only five home runs. Fantasy owners should continue to trust... Read More

Aaron Nola Strikes Out Seven In Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed three runs over seven innings Sunday in Miami. Nola struck out seven in the contest and only allowed five hits and a walk but took his fourth loss of the season. Nola has now gone at least seven innings in four of his last five starts with three... Read More

Delino DeShields (OF, TEX) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Delino DeShields is not a great hitter, as evidenced by his .674 OPS and 17 home runs in 1,841 career plate appearances. He can draw walks, but strikes out too much for a guy with no pop. If you're rostering him in a fantasy... Read More

Oscar Mercado (OF, CLE) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Since being promoted to the major leagues in mid-May, Oscar Mercado has compiled roughly a half-season's worth of plate appearances. With the usual caveat that we can't simply extrapolate that sample over a full season, what he has done in that time is worthy of... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Injured Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rib cage) left the game early on Sunday with a left rib cage contusion after crashing into the outfield wall. Kiermaier had a single and an RBI in three plate appearances before leaving the contest. He's hitting .242/.284/.423 overall this year with 13 home runs, 52 runs, 53 RBI... Read More

Joe Jimenez (RP, DET) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Tigers are terrible, but bad teams still get save opportunities (unless they're the Orioles, perhaps). Joe Jimenez has assumed the closer role after Detroit shipped Shane Greene to Atlanta at the trade deadline, and done well thus far. The hard-throwing righty has converted four... Read More

Michael Chavis Won't Return In Colorado

Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis (shoulder) won't come off the injured list during the team's series against the Rockies in Colorado. The club wants Chavis to get more at-bats on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket. Chavis has been out since Aug. 11, but he's nearing a return. The 24-year-old has a slash line... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Not Playing Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (side) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday and is being listed as day-to-day. J.D. Martinez will move over the left field and is hitting cleanup against Padres left-handed starter Joey Lucchesi. It made even more sense to sit Benintendi with the team facing a southpaw. Martinez has... Read More

Kevin Pillar (OF, SF) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Pillar has been one of the game's hottest hitters in recent weeks, and fantasy owners have begun to take notice - his ownership rate has more than doubled in the last few days. You can still add him in the majority of Yahoo leagues,... Read More

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 22

Prepare yourself for a rookie heavy column this week, as three of the five starters listed here still have rookie eligibility. But first a quick recap. I managed to have the absolute worst luck in Week 20, as every single pitcher in that column had their starts moved around and as a result had only... Read More

Ken Giles, Clay Buchholz Return To Team

The Toronto Blue Jays activated closer Ken Giles from the paternity list and activated starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. In corresponding moves, pitchers Brock Stewart and Justin Shafer were optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Giles should immediately go back to being the team's ninth-inning stopper and he should be... Read More

Dansby Swanson Could Be Activated Monday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is nearing a return to the majors since landing on the IL at the end of July with a foot injury. He played a full nine-inning game on Saturday at Single-A, and now has three rehab games under his belt. The fact he played a full game is encouraging as... Read More

Hanser Alberto Departs Sunday's Game

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Hanser Alberto was forced from Sunday's game early after colliding with Rays shortstop Willy Adames at second base. Alberto was trying to advance to second on a ball in the dirt when he crashed the back of his head into Adames' knee. He was 1-for-2 before leaving, adding to a productive... Read More

Joey Votto Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) has ramped up his baseball activities this weekend, but he's not yet ready to return from the injured list. “I still have to progress my hitting and make sure from a defensive perspective I build up the volume and make sure I can handle that load,” Votto said.... Read More

Pirates Hoping To Have Gregory Polanco Back In September

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to get outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) back in September before giving him the offseason to rest. Polanco's 2019 season has been a lost one after he underwent offseason shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old has hit .242/.301/.425 with only six home runs, 23 runs, 17 RBI and three steals in 42 games.... Read More

Tommy La Stella Starts Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) has resumed baseball activities, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Angels remain hopeful that La Stella can return at some point next month, but the reality is that he won't help fantasy owners the rest of the way and can remain on waiver wires in redraft formats.... Read More

Carlos Correa Doing Light Running

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) did some light running on the field on Sunday. He hasn't started hitting or doing agility drills, but manager A.J. Hinch said Correa is in a great spot. Correa is one of the better fantasy shortstops when he's healthy, but he continues to miss extended time with injuries the... Read More

Jordan Montgomery Making Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow, shoulder) is making a rehab start for High-A Tampa on Sunday. It's Montgomery's first rehab action since having Tommy John surgery last year. There's a chance he could return before the end of the season, but it's unlikely to come in a starting role, so you can... Read More

Raimel Tapia Dealing With Hand Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (hand) is dealing with a hand injury and is unlikely to be available on Sunday after sitting out on Saturday. It doesn't sound too serious, but we'll have to wait for more details on Tapia. Take him out of your lineups until further notice. The 25-year-old has been great for... Read More

Aledmys Diaz To Return From IL Tuesday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is scheduled to return from the injured list on Tuesday when the club begins a series versus the Rays. He was placed on the 10-day IL last weekend with dizziness and will return to a vacated role left by shortstop Carlos Correa. Diaz has a .267 average with seven homers... Read More

Brad Keller To Be Limited Down The Stretch

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said he won't let starting pitcher Brad Keller throw more than 100 pitches per game for the rest of the season. Yost has a total innings limit in mind for Keller, but he wants to talk with general manager Dayton Moore about it first. Keller is currently at 164... Read More

John Means Might Miss Next Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means is going on the family emergency list and might not be back in time for his next start next weekend against the Royals. Means' fantasy owners are really hoping that he won't miss a nice matchup against KC. The left-hander has been one of the few bright spots for... Read More

Francisco Mejia Getting Rare Outfield Start

San Diego Padres backstop Francisco Mejia is starting in left field and batting second Sunday versus Red Sox lefty Brian Johnson. It's his fourth start of the year in the outfield this season, and second in the last week as we may see him receive more starts there moving forward. The Friars called up catching... Read More

Eddie Rosario Remains Out Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is out of the lineup once again Sunday with a tight hamstring. He suffered the injury in Wednesday's contest and has yet to suit up since. The team is still calling him day-to-day and are likely playing it safe with the 27-year-old with an upcoming off-day Monday. Rosario could return... Read More

Rougned Odor Could Be Benched Soon

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been awful with the bat and could be on his last chance with the team. Odor is hitting .197 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI this season with the Rangers. The team has tried to help Odor make adjustments, but nothing seems to help. Danny Santana and... Read More

Miguel Cabrera is Sitting Out on Sunday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The veteran slugger will get a routine rest day as he might see a lot of that down the stretch. Ronny Rodriguez will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Martin Perez.... Read More

George Springer is Out on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer will get a rare rest day here, so no injury or anything to worry about. Jake Marisnick will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus righty Jaime Barria. Marisnick doesn't have... Read More

Nick Senzel Still Out Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Senzel will sit out his second straight game, and he's been dealing with a sore right thumb. He's been in an awful slump lately as well, so the Reds are giving him some time to rest.... Read More

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With September in sight, that means most of you need to take this season one week at a time. What are the matchups right in front of your nose? Using roster spots for stashing becomes increasingly harmful to your streaming flexibility, so be sure... Read More

Maikel Franco is Starting at Third Base

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Franco was sent to the minors earlier this month, but was recalled with Bryce Harper (paternity) sidelined. Franco will get a chance here to do something with the bat against the struggling pitcher. He'll bat eighth and... Read More