Bryse Wilson Sent Back To Triple-A

On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves sent pitcher Bryse Wilson back to Triple-A Gwinnett and called up fellow pitcher Grant Dayton. While the move may seem surprising on the surface, following Wilson's strong outing against the Phillies on Wednesday, it certainly makes sense personnel-wise for the team's current situation. With Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) on the Injured […]

Alex Wood Scheduled For Rehab Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alex Wood (back) has yet to make his debut with the team since his trade from the Dodgers last December. He suffered a lower back strain in spring training and has had multiple setbacks since. Now, however, he is slated to make his first rehab start of the year on Saturday with […]

Ronald Acuna Playing At Elite Level

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna went on a complete tear in June and is looking every bit the part of a deserving first rounder come 2020 draft season. Acuna hit .331 in June with nine home runs, 28 runs, 21 RBI and six stolen bases. Over the season, he has a slash line of .292/.373/.506 […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out Of Starting Lineup Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) will not start Thursday's game, his second straight game out of the starting lineup. Although Kiermaier didn't start the team's previous game on Wednesday, he did enter in the eighth inning of the game as a pinch runner and went on to steal a base. The injury doesn't […]

Kris Bryant Back In Lineup Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman and outfielder Kris Bryant sat on Wednesday to rest his knee, but he's back in the lineup on Thursday, hitting third and playing right field. Bryant's had a bit of an uneven season, as he struggled for the first month of the year, then went on to have a monstrous month […]

Josh Donaldson Drives In Three Runs On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run during Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 33-year-old dramatically increased his power numbers during June, as he had eight HRs and 17 RBI in the month. Donaldson has managed to stay healthy throughout the campaign, slashing .252/.361/.483 […]

JaCoby Jones Placed On Injured List

On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers placed outfielder JaCoby Jones (low back strain) on the 10-day Injured List. Jones has been a mainstay in the Tigers' lineup all year, starting in centerfield and typically batting ninth, but starting in mid-June, he began leading off a good amount. Jones doesn't contribute much in fantasy terms, with a […]

Tigers Call Up Outfielder Victor Reyes

The Detroit Tigers called up outfielder Victor Reyes on Thursday to take the roster spot of fellow outfielder JaCoby Jones (low back strain), who was placed on the 10-day Injured List. Reyes appeared in five games for the Tigers earlier this year. Over his 65 games in Triple-A, he's had a slash line of .302/.326/.480 […]

Rays Call Up Jake Faria And Nate Lowe

On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays called up both pitcher Jake Faria and first baseman Nate Lowe from Triple-A. Both players have already been up this season and there's certainly no guarantee they will remain with the big league squad long. Lowe is the more intriguing of the two from a fantasy perspective for now. […]

Whit Merrifield On Fire Before ASB

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield seems to be really excited about his first All-Star Game. Merrifield has recorded multiple hits in every game since getting the nod, including doubles in three of his last five games. He also stole his 12th base of the season on Wednesday against Cleveland. Merrifield is rolling as […]

Rays Place Brandon Lowe On Injured List

On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe (right shin bruise) on the 10-day Injured List, retroactive to July 3. He'll be first eligible to return on Saturday, July 13. Lowe found himself in a bit of a cold streak starting in mid-June, but his season-long numbers are still stellar as he […]

Jorge Soler Passed Over For Derby

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler was apparently one of the final options, but he was passed over for the Home Run derby this season. His 23 homers put him in a tie for third in the American League in big flies, but the organizers decided to go a different direction by opting for Alex […]

Amir Garrett Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett (left lat strain) on the 10-day Injured List on Thursday. Garrett leads all Reds pitchers in appearances this year with 42. He's had an outstanding season with a 1.70 ERA and 14 holds. His 35.3% strikeout rate ranks amongst the top five percent in the league. While […]

Danny Duffy Pitches Well In Loss

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy put up his fourth quality start in his last five appearances on Wednesday when he went 6 2/3 innings against Cleveland. Duffy allowed two earned runs, but that was enough to get saddled with the loss as his offense failed to appear. It was a wild outing by […]

Reds Call Up Josh VanMeter From Triple-A

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds called up shortstop Josh VanMeter as Amir Garrett (left lat strain) was placed on the Injured List. VanMeter appeared in 28 games for the Reds in May and June, but had a rough go of it, slashing .220/.347/.615 with zero home runs and just three RBI. However, VanMeter has had […]

Jason Vargas Solid on Wednesday

New York Mets left-hander Jason Vargas was decent on Wednesday in a tough matchup against the New York Yankees. Vargas threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits to go along with six strikeouts. The southpaw has done a nice job of late preventing runs after a disastrous start to the season. All […]

Merrill Kelly Notches Quality Start Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly had another nice outing on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kelly tossed six innings, allowing three runs on six hits to go along with two strikeouts. He was hit with a no-decision. The rookie has been very solid this year with the D-backs, posting a reasonable 4.03 ERA. He […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 4th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 4th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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Kyle Gibson Pitches Well In No-Decision Against Oakland

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson pitched well in a 4-3 win over the Oakland A's on Wednesday. Gibson allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings of work while striking out five and walking four. Despite the quality start, he had to settle for a no-decision in the 12-inning game. Gibson has had a few […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Goes Hitless Wednesday, Continues To Struggle

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Rays. The 26-year-old started off the season well but has struggled since returning from a concussion, hitting just .214 with three extra-base hits in 12 games. Fantasy players can find better options on the waiver wire at this […]

John Means Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means turned in another good start in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Rays. Means pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old All-Star is now 7-4 with a 2.50 ERA, 69 strikeouts, and 22 […]

Rio Ruiz Drives In Three Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Rays. The HR was Ruiz's fifth of the season. The 25-year-old has not hit for power or average this season and now owns a .237/.307/.332 slash line in 258 plate appearances. […]

Renato Nunez Drives In Three Wednesday, Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 2-for-5 with a single, a three-run home run, and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Rays. Nunez capped off a five-run ninth inning with his 19th HR of the season. The 25-year-old slugger has picked things up in his last seven games, batting .348 with […]

Jesus Luzardo Has Grade Two Lat Strain

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (lat) was diagnosed with a grade two lat strain, there is no timetable for his return. The team says this injury is unrelated to the muscle strain he suffered in March that has kept Luzardo from pitching in the Majors so far this season. Luzardo, who entered the season […]

David Peralta Leaves With Shoulder Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) left the game Wednesday night with shoulder tightness. The team will provide further updates after the game but it's not a good sign as Peralta missed time in May with shoulder inflammation. Peralta was enjoying another good season with a .291/.354/.491 slash line with nine home runs in 72 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 4th 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 […]

Domingo German Earns Win Vs Mets

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German gave up one run in six innings and earned his 10th win of the season. German scattered five hits with six strikeouts and didn't allow a walk in his first start coming off the injured list. German has a 13.9 percent swinging strike rate, which is top-20 in […]

Jose Alvarado Implodes In Ninth

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado had a night to forget Wednesday in a loss vs the Orioles. Alvarado was called on to preserve a 3-3 tie but instead gave up six runs, five earned, while only recording two outs. Alvarado's ERA shot up from 3.20 up to 4.85 after this disastrous outing. Alvarado […]

Roberto Perez Hits a Home Run and a Triple on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez hit a home run and a triple on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Perez has been quite the pleasant surprise for Cleveland, slashing .242/.336/.505 with 15 home runs and 34 RBI. He's already blasted past his previous career high in home runs of […]