Joey Gallo Strikes Out Four Times Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts at Houston on Sunday. The game was Gallo's fourth four-strikeout game of the season with three of those coming against Houston. Gallo has been slumping lately with only one hit in his past 24 plate appearances which means his 38.2 percent strikeout rate is more […]

Lance Lynn Strikes Out 12 Astros

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed four runs in seven innings with 12 strikeouts and took the loss Sunday at Houston. Lynn allowed seven hits and two walks while throwing a whopping 118 pitches to grind his way through seven innings. Lynn is not the sexiest name in fantasy baseball, but he has now […]

Drew Smyly Excellent In Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Drew Smyly allowed one run in six innings while taking a no-decision at Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon. Smyly struck out eight batters while only allowing four hits and two walks in his first start since signing with the Phillies on Thursday. Fantasy owners shouldn't make too much of one start as this […]

Jean Segura Exits Game With Heel Soreness

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) left Sunday's game against the Pirates with left heel soreness. Segura had been dealing with a sore heel for a week and it flared back up in today's game. Nick Williams entered the game to play left field with Adam Haseley shifting to center and Scott Kingery taking over […]

Conner Menez to Debut Against Mets

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Conner Menez will make his big league debut against the New York Mets on Sunday. Drew Pomeranz will move to the bullpen with Menez joining the starting rotation. Menez has a 3.13 ERA with 123 strikeouts during 95 innings in the minors this season. He's worth streaming against the Mets […]

Rogelio Armenteros to Start on Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Rogelio Armenteros will draw the start against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Armenteros has pitched well for the team through his three appearances this season. He'll be given the opportunity to start against Texas on Sunday, but doesn't have great long-term value. The Astros like to use Armenteros in different spots. […]

Josh Naylor Optioned to Minors

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Naylor has been optioned to the minors on Sunday. Naylor hit .236/.287/.358 with three home runs and 16 RBI during his time in the majors. However, there just wasn't enough playing time available for Naylor. It's better if Naylor gets regular playing time in the minors, so he can […]

Michel Baez Joins Big League Roster

San Diego Padres pitcher Michel Baez had his contract purchased by the organization on Sunday. Baez is one of the top ranked prospects in the Padres' farm system right now. He has a 2.00 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 27 innings in the minors this season. He's been pitching in relief all season. He could […]

Hunter Pence is Resting Versus Astros

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Pence will get a routine day off here to rest, but should be back in there next game. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Rogelio Armenteros. Choo has been […]

Adam Haseley Has RBI In Four Straight Games

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley drove in a run Saturday vs the Pirates giving him at least one RBI in four straight games. Haseley has been good since being recalled with two homers and two doubles. He has five RBI in his past four games and has seen his name in the lineup every day […]

Adam Frazier Sits Versus Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Frazier will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Kevin Newman will bat leadoff and slide over to second base versus lefty Drew Smyly. Newman is hitting over .340 in the last […]

J.T. Realmuto Sits Out on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Realmuto has been getting plenty of rest lately. He'll get another day off to rest on Sunday, but should be back in the lineup next game. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind the plate and […]

Miguel Cabrera Takes a Breather on Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cabrera will get a regular day off here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Nicholas Castellanos will serve as the designated hitter and bat third versus righty Jacob Waguespack. Castellanos […]

Jose Iglesias is Absent on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Iglesias (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine day off for him, so Iglesias should be back in the lineup next game. Jose Peraza will cover shortstop and bat seventh versus righty Jake Flaherty. Peraza has been […]

Gary Sanchez is Back in the Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Sanchez did not play in Saturday's game due to rest, but it appears he's ready to get back out there. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth versus righty German Marquez. Sanchez hasn't […]

Nick Senzel Sits Out on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Senzel pinch-ran on Saturday, so that's a good sign that he could return to the lineup soon. He's not ready to play on Sunday, but hopefully he'll be back in there in the next few […]

Kevin Kiermaier to Be Placed on Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Kiermaier is dealing with a sprained left thumb, but the team doesn't believe it will require surgery. The team is hopeful that Kiermaier can return in about two weeks. Guillermo Heredia has been recalled to take his spot […]

Tyler Alexander to Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander has been recalled and will make the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Alexander started for the team earlier in the year and pitched well through five innings. There's a good chance that he receives multiple starts for the Tigers. However, he's not worth scooping up in […]

Drew Smyly Making Phillies Debut Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Drew Smyly will make his first start with the team Sunday at the Pirates. Reliever Fernando Salas has been designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for the new signing. Smyly was having a brutal season with Texas before being designated for assignment. He was picked up by the Brewers […]

Mark Reynolds Has Been Designated for Assignment

Colorado Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds has been designated for assignment by the organization on Sunday. The veteran slugger hit .170/.290/.311 with four home runs and 20 RBI this season. He's only a few homers shy of the 300 mark for his career, so hopefully he'll get another chance elsewhere. Fantasy owners can go ahead […]

Drew Smyly Debuts for Phillies on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Drew Smyly will make his team debut with Philly versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Smyly will have a full time spot in the rotation with Nick Pivetta being demoted to the bullpen. Smyly is 1-5 with a 8.42 ERA this season, so he can be avoided in all fantasy leagues […]

Brett Gardner is Out on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Gardner is dealing with a nagging knee issue, so he'll sit this one out. Mike Tauchman will play left field and bat ninth versus righty German Marquez. Tauchman has been crushing the ball lately, but […]

Paul Goldschmidt Absent on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Rangel Ravelo will cover first base and bat third versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Ravelo is in a favorable part of the batting […]

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 phrase "Get 'Em While They're Hot" feels cruel this weekend, as I'm writing from the beaches of Belmar, New Jersey. Maybe I'm just a pampered nit, but the sun is attacking from all sides. At least the ocean is a stone's throw away, […]

Zack Greinke Pitches Well in D-Backs Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke had another strong start on Saturday, but a shaky effort by the bullpen cost him the win. For the second time in his last three starts, Greinke pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts, as he allowed two runs on six hits and a walk against Milwaukee. There really isn't much […]

Ronald Acuna Notches Two Stolen Bases In Saturday's Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 2-for-4 with a run scored, a walk, and two stolen bases in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. The 21-year-old is enjoying a productive season at the plate, slashing .293/.375/.503 with 23 home runs, 56 RBI, 76 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases. Acuna is one of the […]

Khris Davis Notches Two RBI In Win Over Twins

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis was 1-for-4 with two RBI during a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. The 31-year-old is in the midst of a lengthy cold spell, slashing .227/.303/.336 over his last 30 games with three home runs and 16 RBI. Davis has hit at least 40 HRs and 100 […]

Bryan Reynolds (OF, PIT) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe it's because he plays in Pittsburg, or maybe it's because he spells his first name with a "y", but Bryan Reynolds gets no respect and is still available in 70% of leagues. This in spite of the fact that if Reynolds qualified with 15 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Drills Grand Slam In Win Over Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was 2-for-4 with a grand slam during Saturday's 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. The 20-year-old phenom has had a scuffling start to his MLB career, so the big blast was a welcomed contribution. Guerrero is slashing .249/.324/.405 with nine home runs, 31 RBI, and 34 runs […]

Ken Giles Picks Up 14th Save on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles slammed the door on the Tigers, by striking out the side on 17 pitches, for his 14th save of the season in a 7-5 win. Despite missing some time due to a nerve inflammation, the 28-year-old has been one of the best closers in baseball in 2019, with a […]