Luke Jackson Rebounds After Demotion from Closer

After giving up five runs in his past two appearances, Atlanta reliever Luke Jackson was replaced as the closer by the Braves in favor of trade acquisition Shane Greene. Jackson bounced back with gusto on Saturday night against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in his first appearance since the demotion, striking out the side in the […]

Walker Buehler Completely Dominates in 15K Performance

Long touted as an ace in waiting, it may be time to drop the qualifier as Walker Buehler continued the superb follow-up to his breakout rookie year by pitching a complete game masterpiece on Saturday night against the San Diego Padres in a 4 - 1 win. Buehler scattered five hits over the nine innings, […]

Nelson Cruz Hits Three Home Runs Again

Minnesota designated hitter Nelson Cruz continues to crush, blasting three home runs for the second time in 10 days, this time versus the Kansas City Royals at home on Saturday night. No one in baseball is hotter than Cruz, as the reigning American League player of the week now has 11 home runs in his […]

Ronald Acuna Walks It Off on Saturday

Tied at three in the bottom of the eighth inning, Ronald Acuna took a bases-loaded walk to put the Braves up 4 - 3 on Saturday night, facing the Reds at home. And after new closer, Shane Greene blew the lead in the ninth, it was Acuna who would play the hero again in the […]

Chris Sale is Rocked Then Tossed in Loss to Yankees

After getting tagged for six earned runs in less than six innings against the Yankees on July 28, it would've been hard to get much worse for Boston starter Chris Sale as he lined up to face the Yankees again in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. But Sale proved those doubters wrong […]

Stephen Strasburg Tattooed By Arizona

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg gave up nine runs in 4 2/3 innings Saturday, taking the loss as Washington fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 18-7. Strasburg was coming off of July NL Pitcher of the Month honors, but you wouldn't know it from the nine hits, two walks, and three home runs he allowed. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We'll kick things off early with a 9-game slate that includes plenty of pitching and hitting. Without a game in Coors Field, things are a bit more balanced and we can pay up for some different offenses. At pitcher, it's Justin Verlander in a tier of his own. You just have […]

Eric Sogard Hits His First Two Home Runs For Rays

Trade deadline acquisition Eric Sogard hit two home runs on Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Rays combined for four home runs to beat the Marlins 8 - 6. Sogard, who was acquired from the Blue Jays for two players to be named later, is in the midst of a career year, slashing .300/.364/.475 with […]

Austin Meadows Homers in Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays off-season acquisition Austin Meadows homered in this third straight game on Saturday night, hitting a full-count fastball 359 feet to right field, tying the game against the Marlin 6 - 6 in the seventh inning. After Meadows hit his 18th home run of the year, the Rays would go on to win […]

DJ LeMahieu Hits Two Home Runs in Yankees Victory

New York Yankee DJ LeMahieu is showing no signs of rust after missing four games with groin tightness, collecting two hits in his return on Friday night before going off in the first game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Saturday, hitting two home runs off of Boston ace Chris Sale. LeMahieu would […]

Edwin Encarnacion Has Fractured Wrist

Edwin Encarnacion is the latest Yankee to be bitten by the injury bug after being hit with an 87 mph slider from Red Sox reliever Josh A. Smith in a 9 - 2 Yankees victory on Saturday. While initial x-rays were negative, a CT scan later revealed that Encarnacion's right wrist was indeed fractured. The […]

Aaron Sanchez and Friends Combine for No-Hitter

Making his first start for Houston after being traded from Toronto, Aaron Sanchez started his Astros career off with a bang, combining with Will Harris, Joe Biagini, and Chris Devenski to no-hit the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Sanchez went six innings for his part, walking two and striking out six on 92 pitches, before […]

Ryan McMahon (1B/2B/3B, COL) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Having finally gotten a proper chance for everyday at-bats, Colorado infielder Ryan McMahon accounted himself fine in his 265 plate appearances before the All-Star break, hitting seven home runs with 35 RBI and 36 runs scored while slashing .256/.332/.399. But since the midseason festivities, […]

Freddy Peralta Continues Bad Streak

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Freddy Peralta gave up two runs on two hits and three walks in just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's loss to the Cubs. Peralta was having a good stretch in his new bullpen role with an elite strikeout rate and there was even speculation that he may start splitting some save […]

Gio Gonzalez Has Short Outing Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez gave up one run on five hits and a walk through 4 1/3 innings in Saturday's no decision against the Cubs. Gonzalez was skipped his last start due to a tight left shoulder, so it's no surprise he was on a pitch count today. Gonzalez is riding a 3.48 […]

Javier Baez Continues Strong Season

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI and run scored on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Baez scored his lone run on a wild pitch by Gio Gonzalez. El Mago continues to have a strong season and is now hitting .287 with 26 home runs and 73 RBI.

Nicholas Castellanos Hits Another Double

Chicago Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Saturday versus the Brewers. The newest Cub hit his league leading 39th double in the contest. Castellanos is 4-for-12 since being acquired from the Cubs and is hitting .275 with 11 home runs and 37 RBI overall.

Albert Almora Jr. Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit his 12th home run of the season Saturday versus the Brewers. The outfielder finished the game 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Almora had a strong game Saturday, but has struggled offensively for the most part this season. He can be avoided in most formats.

Cole Hamels Has Strong Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels went five innings in his return from the injured list on Saturday. The veteran lefty returned from an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month and allowed four hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out six Brewers. Hamels was limited in his first start back, but […]

Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: After hitting a quiet 17 home runs in his 411 plate appearances last year for Oakland, outfielder Mark Canha was a late-round sleeper heading into 2019 but then promptly disappointed with a .200 AVG over his first 18 games before going on the injured […]

David Dahl (Ankle) Placed On Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (ankle) has been placed on the 10-Day Injured List with a high right ankle sprain. Dahl is expected to miss about four to six weeks. While it's certainly not good news for Dahl, it does sound as if he'll return this season. Dahl owners should hold onto him as long […]

Willson Contreras Exits Early With Injury

Chicago Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras left Saturday’s contest early with a foot injury. Contreras hurt his foot after running to first on a pop fly. Contreras was recently on the injured list and looked to be in a lot of pain. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and would start should he miss more games. […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Ranger rookie Willie Calhoun was surprisingly demoted on June 15, with a .277 AVG over his first 99 plate appearances in the majors while hitting five home runs, with 13 RBI and 15 runs scored. But after Joey Gallo hit the injured list […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 18

The trade deadline has come and gone, and while there weren't as many big name starting pitchers on the move this year outside of Zack Greinke, not one but two of the pitchers from last week's column found new homes. So apologies to those of you who grabbed Tanner Roark and Mike Leake for Week […]

James McCann Gets Saturday Off

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann will receive Saturday off versus the Philadelphia Phillies. McCann has been in a big slump since making his debut as an All-Star this year. The catcher is hitting just .178 with three home runs and three RBI over his last 78 at-bats. Seby Zavala will replace McCann on Saturday […]

Stephen Piscotty (Knee) Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) has been activated from the Injured List after missing over a month with a right knee sprain. Piscotty has underperformed this year, especially compared to last year's 27-home run season, but he's still a viable pickup option in deep leagues. On the year, he is slashing .242/.306/.391 with 9 […]

Michael Pineda (Triceps) Headed To The Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed pitcher Michael Pineda (triceps) on the Injured List with a right triceps strain. It's a tough time for the injury as Pineda had been on something of a roll for about three months now. He's only allowed over three earned runs in a start once since April and has turned […]

Cal Quantrill (SP, SDP) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego rookie Cal Quantrill has been on fire recently, allowing only one run over his past three starts, going 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA with a favorable matchup at home against the Rockies on the schedule. Quantrill started his big league career off […]

Twins Place Byron Buxton (Shoulder) On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed Byron Buxton (shoulder) on the 10-Day Injured List with right shoulder soreness. Buxton was a late scratch from Friday's starting lineup and the injury didn't sound too severe at the time, but he'll now be out at least the minimum ten days. The 25-year-old Buxton is in the midst of […]

Marcell Ozuna (Hand) Activated From Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) has been activated from the Injured List after missing over a month of action with multiple fractured bones on his right hand. Ozuna was having a strong season before the injury, slashing .259/.331/.515 with 20 home runs, 62 RBI, 52 runs and eight stolen bases over 78 games. […]