Derek Fisher Failing To Make Impact

Houston Astros outfielder Derek Fisher will hit leadoff Saturday against the Orioles. Fisher has seen extended playing time recently with George Springer on the IL with a hamstring injury. But Fisher has failed to make a lasting impact, slashing only .231/.333/.308 over his last six games. Springer's return does not appear to be that far […]

David Fletcher Hitting .310 At Home

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher continues to shine at the top of the Angels lineup. When Fletcher hits at the top spot of the lineup, he is slashing .293/.375/.475 and is hitting .328 overall spanning his last 15 games. Fletcher has been one of the better surprises on offense for the Angels this year […]

Charlie Blackmon Back In Lineup Saturday

After missing the last 14 games, Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (calf) is back in the Rockies lineup hitting leadoff on Saturday. Blackmon is hitting .300 with 10 home runs, 35 runs and 31 RBI on the season. He was activated from the injured list on Friday but sat out the first game of the […]

Albert Pujols Off To Solid June Start

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is slashing .286/.348/.667 over his last five games heading into Saturday's action. Pujols also has nine runs batted in over his last eight played with three multi-hit games during that span. The future Hall of Famer is one-dimensional at this point in his career but does have 20 […]

Jonathan Lucroy Stuck In Major Slump

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy will try and shake loose from a major slump against the Mariners this weekend. Lucroy is 1-for-29 over his last eight games, plummeting his batting average from .261 to .232. A solid start to his season has begun to disintegrate and Lucroy is now slashing only .232/.293/.376 on the […]

Robinson Chirinos Not In Lineup Saturday

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos is not in the lineup Saturday against the Orioles. To this point it has been a fantastic week for the veteran backstop, who has one double, four home runs and seven runs batted in over his last five games. It is only the first week of June, but Chirinos is […]

Jedd Gyorko Placed On Injured List, Tommy Edman Called Up

The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Jedd Gyorko (back) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a lower back strain and recalled infield prospect Tommy Edman from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Pitcher Merandy Gonzalez was also designated for assignment. Gyorko had been working as a utility infielder this year for the Red […]

Aaron Judge Could Start Rehab Assignment In Two Weeks

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) could start his rehab assignment in two weeks. There's a chance that Judge could be back for the London series against the Red Sox that starts on June 29. The 27-year-old will provide fantasy owners with a huge power boost when he's back in the Bombers lineup. He […]

Giancarlo Stanton Starting Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) will start his rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Monday or Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone thinks that Stanton will need at least a week of games at Tampa and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before he's ready to be activated. Stanton has played in only three games this […]

Gary Sanchez, Luke Voit Sitting Out Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and first baseman Luke Voit are not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Austin Romine is catching and batting ninth, while Kendrys Morales will serve as the designated hitter and hit sixth against Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko. Morales will be the slightly more appealing deep DFS sleeper in […]

Dellin Betances Suffers Setback

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) was too sore to throw a bullpen session on Friday and will have his right shoulder examined by team doctor Chris Ahmad on Monday. Betances has been out all season and doesn't have a timetable for a return at this point. The hard-throwing right-hander typically doesn't see […]

Rookie Davis On Injured List, Nick Kingham Cut

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed pitcher Rookie Davis (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a blister on his right middle finger and designated pitcher Nick Kingham for assignment. Outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique) are back from the injured list, while reliever Michael Feliz has been recalled from […]

Jose Altuve Runs Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) ran the bases vigorously on Saturday. Altuve should be getting close to going on a rehab assignment and could return to the team soon from the injured list. The 29-year-old All-Star was hitting .243/.329/.472 with nine home runs, 21 runs, 21 RBI and one steal in 144 […]

Tommy Pham Hit By Pitch, Leaves Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (wrist) left the game early in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday after being hit by a pitch on the right wrist. Pham was hitless with a strikeout in two plate appearances before leaving. The Rays are saying it's not out of the question that Pham will […]

Adam Haseley Lands On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Adam Haseley (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a hip flexor strain and recalled outfielder Nick Williams from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Haseley, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had one hit in seven at-bats since his call-up from the minor leagues. […]

Joe Jimenez (RP, DET) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Normally when you start a month by allowing five ER and four walks in two IP, your spot in the bullpen may be up for grabs. Luckily, when you are Joe Jimenez and pitch for the Detroit Tigers who rank 27th in the MLB […]

Cole Tucker Sent To Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned shortstop Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. Tucker didn't fare too well in his first taste of major league pitching in 112 at-bats, hitting .196/.244/.321 with two home runs, 11 runs, nine RBI and no stolen bases. Kevin Newman will continue to serve as the team's starting shortstop, although he's […]

Jay Bruce Remains in the Lineup on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce remains in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The newly acquired Bruce has four home runs in four games with Philly. He was not doing much at the plate before the trade, but now he's one of the hottest hitters in baseball. Bruce will bat sixth […]

Yasiel Puig is Resting on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Puig will get a routine day off here, but he's been pretty awful at the plate all season anyway. Jesse Winker will slide over to right field and bat fifth, while Josh VanMeter plays left field […]

Cavan Biggio is At Second on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Biggio will bat leadoff and cover second base versus righty Zack Greinke. Normally, this would be a great DFS spot for Biggio, but he won't have much fantasy value against an ace like Greinke. He can be […]

Eduardo Escobar Gets the Day Off

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Escobar has been killing it at the plate this season with 15 home runs already, so this is just a routine day off. Ildemaro Vargas will play third base and bat sixth versus righty […]

Adam Jones is Still Unable to Play

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jones suffered a hamstring injury on Tuesday and has been unable to play since then. The D-Backs have not placed him on the injured list, but he might be headed there soon. Tim Locastro will […]

Billy Hamilton is Out on Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Hamilton will get a routine day off to rest, but he hasn't done much at the plate this season anyway. Terrance Gore will cover center field and bat ninth versus righty Lucas Giolito. Gore […]

Yonder Alonso is Absent on Saturday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Yonder Alonso (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Alonso will get a routine day off here, but he's been awful at the plate, so he should be avoided in most formats. Jose Rondon will serve as the designated hitter and bat […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Back in the Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Choo missed both Thursday and Friday due to a lingering hand injury. Luckily, the injury wasn't serious and he's able to suit up in this one. Choo will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter […]

Masahiro Tanaka Placed On Paternity List

The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on the paternity-leave list on Saturday and recalled reliever Nestor Cortes from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Tanaka will miss his scheduled start against the Indians on the road on Sunday as a result, but he shouldn't miss any more turns after that. The Japanese […]

Jurickson Profar Gets Day Off

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Profar will get a routine day off here, but he's struggled at the plate this season, so maybe a day off will help him. Chad Pinder will cover second base and bat seventh versus lefty […]

Josh Smith Starting Game 1 Saturday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Smith has been called up from the minors to start the first game of a doubleheader against the Rays on Saturday. Smith, 31, has a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and six strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings over one start and three relief appearances for the BoSox in 2019. He went […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez left Thursday's game due to back spasms and is sitting his second straight game out here. Christian Vazquez will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus lefty Ryan Yarbrough. Vazquez is […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The slugging outfielder will get a routine day off against the left-handed starter. Sam Travis will cover left field and bat seventh versus lefty Ryan Yarbrough. Travis hasn't done enough in the MLB to […]