Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Verdugo just keeps on hitting. July was his worst season of the year, mostly due to bad luck. His BABIP dipped below .300 and his wOBA followed. He was still serviceable, though, holding a .344 against righties with three home runs. He’s […]

Evan Longoria Activated from IL, Batting Fifth for Giants on Sunday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria was activated on Sunday from the Injured List and is in the starting lineup against the Rockies. It will be Longoria's first appearance in almost three weeks after landing on the IL with plantar fasciitis. Longoria is hitting .241 with 13 home runs this season, and owners looking […]

Nomar Mazara Back in Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara is back in the lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Tigers after sitting out Saturday's game. Mazara has been riding a hot streak over his last 10 games, hitting .308 with two doubles, three home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored. Mazara owners should plan to start him today […]

Eddie Rosario Back in Twins Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is back in their starting lineup on Sunday after a day off, and he will be batting cleanup against the Royals. Rosario has been on a hot streak lately, hitting .289 with two home runs and eight RBI over his last 10 games. Owners should plan to put him back […]

Jorge Polanco Out of Lineup Against Royals

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Kansas City. Polanco has started the last 15 games for Minnesota, so it appears this is just a day off for him. Ehire Adrianza will get the start at short for the Twins today, and he will most likely not be […]

Michael Brantley Out of Astros Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is sitting out of Sunday's game against the Mariners. Brantley had started in the last five games for Houston, and was the starter in 11 of their last 12 games. Josh Reddick slides over from right to left for Houston, and Jake Marisnick will get the start in center with […]

Tim Beckham Back in Lineup Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Tim Beckham is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Astros, and he will be batting sixth in the lineup. Over his last 10 games, Beckham is hitting .257 with four doubles, a home run, seven runs and seven RBI. Beckham could be a good play against Astros starter Justin […]

Kris Bryant Out of Lineup Sunday Against Brewers

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Brewers. Sun-Times writer Brian Sandalow reports that Bryant is dealing with "a little bit of a knee thing", but that he could have been available to play Sunday. Owners should consider Bryant as day-to-day for now, and look to […]

Ryan Braun Gets Day Off Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The team recalled outfielder Trent Grisham, so they want to give him a chance to play. Grisham will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Yu Darvish. Grisham doesn't have great fantasy value versus Darvish, […]

Lorenzo Cain is Sitting Out Versus Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This appears to be a routine day off for Cain, so he should be back in there next game. Ben Gamel will cover center field and bat sixth versus righty Yu Darvish. Gamel doesn't have enough […]

Wilson Ramos Sits Out on Sunday

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ramos went 4-for-5 with six knocked in during Saturday's game, so he's earned a day off. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Joe Musgrove. Nido is not […]

Kevin Kiermaier Gets Day Off Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins Kiermaier recently returned from the injured list, but he's sitting out here due to the left-handed starter on the mound. Guillermo Heredia will bat seventh and play center field versus lefty Caleb Smith. Heredia doesn't […]

Corey Dickerson Will Bat Leadoff Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Dickerson sat out last game due to the left-handed starter being on the mound. Dickerson will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Dickerson has been absolutely crushing the ball lately, so he's a […]

Griffin Canning Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) has been placed on the injured list, retroactive August 1. It's unclear how Canning suffered the injury, but he's dealing with right elbow inflammation. The Angels don't expect him to be sidelined too long, but they will be patient here. The team doesn't want to rush their […]

Edwin Diaz Could Lose Closer Role

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz could be in danger of losing his role as the closing pitcher. Manager Mickey Callaway said they have to be open minded when it comes to the ninth inning. The opposing team has scored on Diaz in four straight appearances. Seth Lugo has been excellent on the mound […]

Brad Miller Activated from Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Brad Miller (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. He missed a few weeks with a hip issue, but is healthy and ready to contribute again. Maikel Franco has been optioned to the minors, so Brad Miller should see more playing time. Scott Kingery will draw most of […]

Maikel Franco Optioned to Minors

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco has been optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. Franco is hitting .231 with 15 home runs and 47 knocked in this season with the Phillies. He's been basically invisible with the bat since May, so this move is not surprising. Scott Kingery is expected to see most of the playing […]

Freddie Freeman is Absent on Sunday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be a rare day off for the left slugger, but he'll be in there next game. Austin Riley will cover first base and bat fifth versus righty Sonny Gray. Riley has struggled with […]

Sam Tuivailala Named Opener for Sunday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Tuivailala will draw the start and pitch an inning or two in this one. Lefty Tommy Milone will pitch a bulk of the innings against Houston. This is not a favorable pitching situation. The Astros offense should be […]

Pete Alonso Getting A Day Off

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie slugger is getting a routine day off, so he should be back in the lineup on Monday. Todd Frazier will draw the start at first base and bat third versus righty Joe […]

Walker Lockett Will Start Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Walker Lockett will draw the start in a doubleheader versus the Miami Marlins on Monday. Lockett has been knocked around for a 7.82 ERA in three starts with the Mets this season. To be fair, he hasn't been given a lot of chances, but he remains a risky streaming option […]

Andrelton Simmons Lands on Injured List Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 3. Simmons was scratched from the lineup on Saturday, and had an MRI done on his foot. The results have not been announced, but the fact he's been placed on the injured list isn't a good sign. David […]

Robert Dugger Will Start Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Robert Dugger will draw the start in Monday's doubleheader versus the New York Mets. Dugger is posting a 5.33 ERA with 101 strikeouts through 106 1/3 innings this season in the minors. He was acquired in the Dee Gordon deal, and should have a high ceiling. However, he's not a strong […]

Matt Carpenter is Activated on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (back, foot) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Carpenter has played in just four games since July due to multiple lingering injuries. He's been hard to watch with the bat this season, but will get his starting role at third base back in St. […]

Sam Dyson Placed on Injured List

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Dyson has been crushed in his first two appearances with the Twins, so maybe a break will be good for him. He's dealing with right biceps tendinitis, so it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. Taylor […]

Devin Smeltzer Recalled, Starting Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer has been recalled and will draw the start against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The rest of the starting rotation will be pushed back a day. Smeltzer has a 2.91 ERA through 21.2 innings this season with the Twins. He'll likely see more than one start in the […]

Jorge Soler Hits 465-Foot Home Run

Kansas City Royals slugger Jorge Soler hit the longest home run of his career on Saturday when he murdered a meatball into the upper deck of the left field stands at Target Field. The solo knock traveled an estimated 465 feet, a blast of mammoth proportions. Unfortunately, KC would go on to lose the game […]

Robinson Chirinos Will Play Sunday

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Chirinos sat out the last two games due to a sore shoulder. This seems like a minor issue, so he should be fine to play through it. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat […]

Willson Contreras Sent To The Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. It’s a big blow to fantasy owners as Contreras is one of the best contributors behind the dish. There is currently no timetable for his return and the Cubs have recalled Taylor Davis from Triple-A Iowa. […]