Carlos Santana Hits a Home Run on Sunday

Cleveland Indians infielder/designated hitter Carlos Santana went yard on Sunday, hitting his 17th home run of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Santana has been the most consistent hitter in the Cleveland lineup by far, slashing an impressive .293/.416/.541.

Zach Plesac Shines Again on Sunday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac was excellent again on Sunday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out two and allowed a solo home run in his 97 pitches. Plesac has been great at keeping runs off the board so far despite not racking […]

Keston Hiura (2B, MIL) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: Are you in any of the three-quarters of leagues across the Yahoo universe where Keston Hiura isn't rostered? If so, congratulations and also I am jealous. The Brewers' top prospect hit .281/.333/.531 in a very nice 69 plate appearances with the big club, but […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Newman has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games. He's logged multiple hits in six of those contests, and the only game where he didn't get a knock he was 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter. The rookie has taken command of […]

Ian Kennedy (SP/RP, KC) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Royals spent most of the season's first half cycling through ninth-inning options. (Kyle Zimmer and Richard Lovelady, we hardly knew ye. Wily Peralta and Brad Boxberger, we only wish we hadn't.) Erstwhile starter Ian Kennedy has seized the role, yet remains unowned in over […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Kiermaier is known primarily for two things: His great glove, and his inability to stay healthy. The latter has frustrated fantasy owners for years, as the 29-year-old has showcased an enticing blend of pop and speed when on the field. So far this season, […]

Javier Baez Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez hit a game-winning three-run home run on Sunday versus the Mets. Baez was struggling mightily entering the contest, but finished 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. Despite being in a funk of late, Baez remains one of the better offensive options in fantasy.

Cole Hamels Continues To Pick Up Quality Starts

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels picked up another quality start versus the Mets on Sunday. The lefty went seven innings and allowed seven hits, three runs, two walks and struck out five. Hamels has been having a nice season and is sporting a cool 2.92 ERA. Hamels will face the Reds on Friday and […]

Jason Heyward Picks Up Three More Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward recorded second three-hit game in as many days on Sunday versus the Mets. Heyward finished the game 3-for-4 and also scored a run. Despite his recent success, Heyward isn’t more than an end of the roster bat or fifth outfielder in fantasy circles.

Pedro Strop Picks Up Save Number Nine

Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop picked up his ninth save of the season on Sunday versus the New York Mets. Strop has had his ups and downs this season, but with Craig Kimbrel inching closer to joining the Cubs, Strop will lose the closer role. Strop can still offer value in leagues that offer holds […]

Jordan Yamamoto Notches Another Win

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto had another solid outing in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old gave up two hits and two earned runs over five innings, improving his record to 3-0 in just his third start of his career. He struck out seven Phillies but also walked four in the […]

Austin Voth Strong In 2019 Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Austin Voth took a no-decision in his first appearance of 2019 on Sunday after allowing just two runs in six innings against the Atlanta Braves. Voth walked no one and struck out seven while also allowing just four hits, but two of them were solo home runs. Voth was just making […]

Carlos Santana Hits 17th Bomb Of Season

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana had another nice game on Sunday, hitting 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs scored, and a walk in the 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. The homer came in the fifth inning off of starter Daniel Norris and was Santana's 17th of the year. Currently on pace to have […]

Jose Ramirez Has Productive Game

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 and scored two runs in the 8-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. The highly-drafted Ramirez has been among the biggest disappoints in fantasy baseball so far this season, as he's hitting .211/.299/.320 with five homers, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored. He is 18-for-20 in […]

Trevor Story Hopeful To Return When First Eligible

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is "encouraged" by the progress of his thumb and aims to return from the 10-day IL when first eligible. He was placed on the shelf on June 20 after jamming his thumb on a slide into second base and was initially expected to miss several weeks. Players are known to […]

Mike Soroka Leaves Early After Hit-By-Pitch

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka was forced from Sunday's game early after getting hit by a pitch on the right arm in the top of the third. He looked visibly upset after getting struck, and it's unknown at this time the severity of the injury. The move could have been purely precautionary as the Braves […]

Rockies Recall Garrett Hampson, Option Jeff Hoffman

The Colorado Rockies recalled infielder Garrett Hampson in Sunday and sent pitcher Jeff Hoffman down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Hampson has struggled with the big league club batting just .186 with a homer and six RBI in 33 games. He hasn't particularly shined at Triple-A either after receiving plenty of hype during the […]

Ketel Marte Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/second baseman Ketel Marte is once again absent from the lineup after injuring his groin in Friday night's game. He told manager Torey Lovullo that he was ready to go, but he decided to give the 25-year-old an extra day's rest. It's a wise move for the club as he's in the middle […]

Alex Wood To Make Triple-A Start Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starter Alex Wood continues to make slow progress recovering from a back injury that has kept him out of the entire 2019 season. The left-hander is slated to toss a bullpen session Tuesday and will make his first rehab start Thursday for the Triple-A Louisville squad. Wood has struggled with his health his […]

Buster Posey Resting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting a routine off-day on Sunday with Stephen Vogt getting the start behind the dish against D'backs starter Merrill Kelly. It's been a disappointing year for the former MVP hitting .244 with three homers and 18 RBI through 53 games for the Giants this season. Posey's power numbers […]

Adrian Houser Taking Over Jimmy Nelson's Rotation Spot

The Milwaukee Brewers are shuffling around their pitching staff moving Jimmy Nelson to the bullpen and placing Adrian Houser in the rotation to start on Wednesday versus the Mariners. Nelson has struggled in three starts in his return from shoulder surgery that kept him out of the entire 2018 campaign. He holds an ugly 9.75 […]

Dodgers Place David Freese On IL, Recall Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed first baseman David Freese on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 21 with a left hamstring strain. The veteran is having a fine year in his part-time role batting .308 with eight homers and 23 RBI in 56 games getting the majority of starts against southpaws. He's surprisingly hitting […]

Brandon Lowe, Kevin Kiermaier Out Versus Lefty Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays are resting outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and second baseman Brandon Lowe on Sunday versus Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson. Kiermaier is actually hitting better off southpaws this season (.328) but will take the well-earned rest day regardless. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field while Mike Brosseau will make his major league debut […]

Francisco Cervelli Hoping To Return Next Weekend

As Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli recovers from a concussion that he sustained last month, he hopes to begin a rehab assignment this week before returning to the major league roster over the following weekend. He was cleared a week ago of all symptoms but has yet to begin any baseball workouts. Cervelli was having […]

Joe Ross Optioned on Sunday

Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross has been optioned to the minors on Sunday. Ross was expected to make the start on Sunday, but pitched in relief for the Nats on Saturday. He was crushed for four earned runs, so the Nats decided to send him back to the minors. Right-hander Kyle McGowin will take his […]

Craig Kimbrel Could Make Debut Next Week

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel will continue to pitch for Triple-A Iowa and is scheduled to throw on Tuesday. The Cubs are taking a slow approach to calling up Kimbrel, but there is a chance he could be called up as early as Thursday or Friday if everything goes well. Kimbrel recently signed with […]

Mike Foltynewicz Optioned to Minors

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz has been optioned to the minors on Sunday. He gave up eight runs in his last start on Saturday, and the Braves decided it's time to make a move. Foltynewicz has a 6.37 ERA through his 11 starts with Atlanta this season. It's unclear who is going to take […]

Trevor Rosenthal Released by Nationals

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal has been released by the organization on Sunday. This was his first season back after having Tommy John surgery, so having some regression is understandable, However, Rosenthal has a 22.74 ERA with 15 walks in 6 1/3 innings with the Nats. Rosenthal reportedly is still throwing hard, so hopefully […]

Michael Conforto is Sitting Out Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Conforto will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Carlos Gomez will handle right field and bat sixth versus lefty Cole Hamels. Gomez is not worth using in DFS contests, especially with […]

Diego Castillo Placed on Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Castillo has not pitched well lately, so the Rays have put him on the shelf due to right shoulder inflammation. Emilio Pagan will likely get most of the saves chances until Jose Alvarado is ready to return.