Craig Kimbrel Officially Called Up

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel was officially promoted following Wednesday’s loss versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel will slide into the closer role for the Cubs and instantly becomes one of the better options for owners looking for saves. Reliever Tony Barnette was sent down to Triple-A to clear space for Kimbrel.

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday June 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 27th, 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 […]

Dylan Bundy Roughed Up Again Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy had his second straight poor outing in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Padres. Bundy allowed five runs on six hits (including two home runs) and three walks with four strikeouts in four innings pitched. The 26-year-old has failed again this season to keep the ball in the park and […]

Jason Vargas Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision

The New York Mets' bullpen once again failed to preserve a late lead Wednesday as the club dropped a third consecutive game to the Philadelphia Phillies. New York's starter on the night, however, was not to blame. Jason Vargas went 6 1/3 inning, allowing just three hits and two runs. He struck out 10, firing […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, June 27th 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 […]

Chris Sale Overcomes Rough Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale allowed five runs over six complete innings, while striking out 10 and walking just one in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox. Sale surrendered all five runs in the first and third innings, but outside of that he was his normal, filthy self. He generated 20 swinging […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well in Wednesday's Loss

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well on Wednesday but took the loss. He tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out nine and threw 105 pitches on the night. Despite his efforts, Wainwright was given his seventh loss, dropping to 5-7. His ERA stands […]

Jonathan Villar Drives In Two With Three Hits Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had a nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Padres. Villar went 3-for-4 with two singles, a two-run home run (his 10th of the season), and a strikeout. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old has had a very poor June, posting a .213 batting average with three HR, […]

Pedro Severino Hits Solo Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Padres. Severino just managed to clear the left-field wall off of Matt Strahm in the sixth inning for his ninth long ball of the season. The backstop has been productive offensively, posting a .278/.348/.494 […]

Mike Minor Throws Complete-Game Gem

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor threw his second complete game of the season in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Minor gave up five hits and just one run, a solo shot in the fourth inning off the bat of Brandon Dixon. He also struck out seven and walked just […]

Cesar Hernandez Collects Two More Hits

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez had two more hits Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Hernandez now has a nine-game hit streak with seven of those games being multi-hit games. Hernandez is now batting .286 on the season with a .336 on-base percentage. The switch-hitting infielder won't provide much power but […]

Jean Segura Has Big Night Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI versus the Mets on Wednesday night. Segura has been struggling lately, his batting average in June was .213 prior to this game, so this is a welcome sight for his fantasy owners. Despite the big night, Segura isn't showing many positive […]

Keston Hiura Extends Triple-A Hit Streak To Eight Games

Milwaukee Brewers second base prospect Keston Hiura extended his hitting streak to eight games for Triple-A San Antonio Wednesday night. Hiura has a .412 on-base percentage and is slugging .692 in Triple-A yet can't seem to get another shot with the Big League club after being sent down on June 3. Hiura is arguably the […]

Eddie Rosario Injured Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) appeared to turn his ankle when rounding first base and left the game early on Wednesday in the third inning. Rosario had two singles, a run scored and an RBI in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. He's been excellent this year, hitting .282/.312/.529 with 20 home […]

Cody Bellinger Dealing With Sore Knee

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (knee) was removed from the game Wednesday after two at-bats. Manager Dave Roberts said the move was precautionary to preserve Bellinger for a four-game weekend series at Colorado. Bellinger has been dealing with a sore knee patella tendon and sat out Tuesday's game before today's early exit. The […]

Jose Alvarado Expected Back Soon

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder said that relief pitcher Jose Alvarado threw bullpen sessions on back-to-back days on Monday and Tuesday, and the team expects him to be back in the "near future." The left-handed reliever has been out since June 1 while handling a family matter, but it looks like he'll once […]

Yandy Diaz Expected To Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) did infield drills and took batting practice on Wednesday and felt fine. There is a good chance he comes off the injured list and returns to the starting lineup on Thursday. Diaz has become a regular at the hot corner in his first season in Tampa and […]

Nick Pivetta Struggles Again

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta was hit hard again Wednesday versus the Mets, allowing four runs in 5 2/3 innings. The start could have been worse for Pivetta as he allowed all kinds of traffic on the bases with nine hits allowed and three walks. This is now three straight disappointing outings for the […]

Gio Gonzalez Won't Be Back Before All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (arm) will not be back before the All-Star break. Gonzalez's throwing schedule was pushed back after his bullpen session last week didn't go as well as hoped. The left-hander has been decent with the Brew Crew in his six starts, posting a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 26 strikeouts […]

Andrelton Simmons Won't Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) will not come off the injured list on Wednesday, but he'll be back very soon. Simmons just restarted a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday, so there's a chance that Simmons rejoins the lineup this weekend. The 29-year-old has been out since May 20 with a […]

Mitch Haniger Hoping To Take BP This Weekend

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle) is hoping to take batting practice this weekend. He has been hitting in the cage and taking fly balls daily. Haniger's fantasy owners were hoping for a lot more after his breakout 2018 season, but he's hitting just .220/.314/.463 in his 246 at-bats. He does, however, have 15 home […]

Mike Soroka Expected To Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (forearm) is expected to make his scheduled start Friday versus the Mets. Soroka exited his start Sunday after only two innings after being hit by a pitch in the arm. He played catch Tuesday and reported some soreness but has apparently improved enough to be named the starter for […]

Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) is being listed as day-to-day after leaving early on Wednesday with a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch. Moncada could miss a game or two, but he should be able to avoid the injured list. The 24-year-old is still striking out a bunch -- […]

Andrew Benintendi Getting Breather Before London

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Andrew Benintendi's "legs felt heavy" after Sunday's game, which explains why he's been on the bench the last two days. Benintendi should be available for a two-game series against the Yankees in London, starting on Saturday. The 24-year-old is hitting .277/.359/.438 with seven long balls, 40 […]

Alex Young To Make Debut Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Alex Young will be called up from Triple-A Reno to make his major league debut on Thursday against the Giants. The 25-year-old left-hander should not be a fantasy option in any format and could just be up for this one spot start. Young is sporting a rough 6.09 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, […]

John Means To Return And Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) will return from the injured list and start against the Indians on Friday. Means, 26, has been one of the few bright spots for the Orioles this year. The left-hander is 6-4 with a tidy 2.67 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 21 walks in 70 2/3 innings […]

Leury Garcia To Move To Shortstop

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia will move to shortstop with Tim Anderson (ankle) on the injured list, according to manager Rick Renteria. Renteria said that Ryan Cordell and Charlie Tilson will split time in the outfield and mix in at designated hitter. Garcia has been solid for fantasy owners in most formats by hitting […]

Matt Barnes Implodes In Ninth Again

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes allowed two runs while only recording one out in the ninth inning to blow his sixth save of the season. Barnes now has six blown saves to only four converted saves on the season as his ERA rises to 4.19. Barnes has actually shown some promise this season […]

Marwin Gonzalez Resumes Running

Minnesota Twins super-utility man Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) tested out his strained right hamstring on Tuesday by running at 70 percent. He also took ground balls before the game. “It felt good. I didn’t feel anything. I feel 100 percent taking ground balls. The running, I feel a little bit tight still, but nothing bad,” Gonzalez […]

Byron Buxton Approaching Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) is getting close to going on a rehab assignment, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. “There are a few spots in the zone where he still feels the deep bruise, and it’s still maybe bothering him a little bit,” Baldelli said. “But I think he’s getting close to the point […]