Alec Mills Optioned on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills has been optioned to the minors following his start against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. He allowed five runs over 10 1/3 innings of work during his two starts in Chicago. There's a chance he returns to the team at some point, but lefty Tim Collins will join […]

Dexter Fowler is Out on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for Fowler, so Yairo Munoz will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Chris Archer. Munoz has been hot with the bat, so the Cardinals are […]

Dylan Bundy Activated, Starting Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Bundy missed one turn in the rotation due to tendinitis in his right knee. He's on the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Brandon Kline has been sent down in a corresponding move. Bundy hasn't shown many […]

Yonder Alonso Joins Rockies

Colorado Rockies first baseman Yonder Alonso had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Tuesday. Alonso hit .178/.275/.301 with the White Sox before being designated for assignment by the team recently. The Rockies have recalled Alonso after he was crushing the ball in the minors. He'll basically be a bench bat for the team, so he […]

Max Fried Should Return Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) is scheduled to return to the starting rotation for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried must pitch through his bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Thursday before being cleared to pitch on Sunday. He's been out since July 16 due to a blister on his left index finger. […]

Max Scherzer Scheduled to Pitch Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) is scheduled to return to the starting rotation for Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Scherzer threw a bullpen session without any issues on Monday. He was able to play catch on Tuesday, so it appears he's ready to return to the rotation. He's been sidelined since early […]

Mark Trumbo is Beginning Rehab Work

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is beginning a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. Trumbo started a rehab assignment in June, but stopped after suffering a setback to his surgically repaired knee. Trumbo has been sidelined all season, but could return in mid-August. However, the Orioles will likely use him as a part-time player. […]

Keston Hiura Returns on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Hiura was scratched from Monday's game due to tightness in his quad. This injury was not considered serious, so he'll return to the lineup here. Hiura will bat seventh and play second base versus righty Tanner […]

Danny Santana Sits Out on Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Danny Santana (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Santana has been crushing the ball this season, but went 0-for-5 last game. He'll get a much deserved day off here. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play left field versus lefty Tommy Milone. Choo has […]

Josh James Lands on Injured List

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was lifted during his last appearance on the mound Sunday, The team is calling the injury right shoulder soreness. It's unclear how long James is going to be sidelined, but reliever Cy Sneed has been recalled to take his […]

Tim Anderson to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. It sounds like Anderson is going to take at least 20-30 at-bats in the minors before returning to the major league roster. He's been sidelined since June 26 due to a high ankle sprain. Ryan Goins will […]

Dee Gordon Placed on Injured List

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Gordon suffered a quad strain while diving back to first base during Monday's contest. Tim Lopes has been recalled to take Gordon's spot on the active roster. Lopes is worth a look in AL-only leagues while Gordon is sidelined.

Brett Gardner Out Of Lineup For Third Consecutive Game

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the lineup Tuesday for the third consecutive game due to a left knee issue. There has been no news as of yet regarding when Gardner could potentially return. Mike Tauchman will man left field and bat ninth Tuesday against Minnesota right-hander Kyle Gibson. Tauchman has […]

Mitch Moreland Activated Off Of Injured List

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) has been activated off of the 10-day injured list. The veteran missed almost six weeks due to the injury but could provide some sneaky good value against right-handed pitching heading into the latter part of the fantasy season. Moreland has mashed right-handers this season, hitting all 13 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Sitting Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. This looks like a routine day off for Guriel, who has a sparkling .298/.338/.637 slash line along with 24 runs, 11 home runs and 24 RBI in his last 124 at-bats. Billy McKinney will take his place in […]

Yandy Diaz Placed On Injured List, Matt Duffy Activated

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Diaz fouled a ball off of his left foot Monday night against the Red Sox, and while the severity of his injury is not known at this time, the good news is that there is no structural damage. The […]

Jean Segura Out Of Lineup Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) is not in the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Segura was hoping to play through the pain on Sunday against the Pirates but was ultimately unable to and was removed. A return date has not been set yet, but with a two-game series against the Tigers followed […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 23rd, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Two of the most-hyped rookies in Major League Baseball are in action tonight and it’s worth noting part of the reason why they have been so lauded. San Diego Padres rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has outstanding counting numbers – 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 49 runs, 39 RBI – while hitting .324, but […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 23rd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

J.D. Martinez Smacks Three-Run Homer

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez drove in four runs, including a three-run homer in Monday's 9-4 victory over the Rays. The blast was his second of July and 20th on the year, which is a far cry from his 43 last season. While that's a lot to ask, he's still producing in 2019, […]

Andrew Benintendi Hits Eighth Home Run

Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi finished 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. It was the 24-year-old's first home run since June 10 and was just his eighth this season. After a solid June, Benintendi is struggling in July, hitting .224 with a .705 OPS, seven runs batted […]

Nathan Eovaldi Roughed Up In First Appearance Back

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was tagged for three runs on five hits in 2/3 of an inning in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. It was his first appearance in a major league game since April 17 after suffering an elbow injury. However, if you're looking for some positives in the outing, his fastball […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Goes Seven Scoreless Against Rays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez allowed no runs and just two hits over seven innings on Monday, while striking out six and walking four in a 9-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The lefty never allowed more than one runner on base in a given inning. He's been fantastic in four July […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 7/23/19  Kenta Maeda vs Los […]

Homer Bailey Destroyed By Astros On Monday

Oakland Athletics starter Homer Bailey allowed nine runs on eight hits in two innings of work during Monday's 11-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Bailey walked three batters while striking out two. The performance was a far cry from his A's debut, where he allowed two runs across six innings. The 33-year-old now owns an […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tallies Two Hits Against Indians

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was 2-for-3 with two singles during Monday's 7-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. The talented 20-year-old is batting .308 over his past seven games. Alas, his power production has been inconsistent as he has only two home runs over his last 30 games. Guerrero is slashing .251/.327/.403 […]

Justin Smoak Blasts Solo Shot In Monday's Loss

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak was 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk during Monday's 7-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. The veteran slugger is slashing .215/.354/.418 on the season to go along with 16 HRs, 42 RBI, and a 20 percent walk rate. Smoak's production has been a far cry […]

Rougned Odor Homers In Seattle

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in a loss to the Mariners Monday. Odor has been a usable fantasy option in the past, such as back-to-back 30 homer seasons in 2016 and 2017, but this season has been another disappointment for the 25-year-old infielder. The […]