Zach Davies Shows Strong Outing Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies gave up two runs on six hits and a walk through 7 2/3 innings in Sunday's win against the Mets. Though the underlying stats make it hard to believe that Davies can continue the success he has been showing, it may be time to consider picking him up. Davies […]

Jose Ramirez Gets the Only Two Hits for Cleveland on Sunday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez got the only two hits of the game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a single. He also drew a walk, moving his batting line up to .200/.292/.300. It's been a struggle for Ramirez so far this season, but he's shown some recent signs […]

Cody Anderson Gets Lit Up on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cody Anderson started in place of Corey Kluber (arm) on Sunday and it couldn't have gone much worse. He got just two outs, allowing four runs on two hits and three walks. He faced seven batters before getting the early hook and heading for the showers in the first inning. He […]

Carlos Correa Extends Hit Streak To 15 Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit a two-run home run in the team's 10-4 win over the Angels on Sunday. Correa's offense is really beginning to heat up and now has two doubles and two home runs over his last seven games. Correa also extended his hitting streak to 15 games and is 19-for-62 (.306) […]

Michael Brantley Hits Seventh Home Run

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-5, including his seventh home run of the season, as the Astros defeated the Angels 10-4 on Sunday. Brantley's ninth inning two-run blast added insult to injury and finishes the weekend series against the Angels 4-for-9 with two doubles, two home runs and six runs batted in. Brantley has […]

Alex Bregman's Grand Slam Keys Victory

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for-5, with a grand slam, as the Astros defeated the Angels 10-4 on Sunday. Bregman's ninth home run of the season broke the game open in the fifth inning as the 25-year-old really is beginning to heat up. Bregman now has five home runs over his last five […]

Justin Verlander Notches Fifth Win

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander allowed four runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings as the Astros took down the Angels 10-4 on Sunday. The Angels were able to get to Verlander (5-1) early for three runs in the first two innings but he settled down and struck out seven hitters on the day. […]

Matt Harvey Fails To Survive Fifth Inning

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Harvey allowed five runs on five hits in only 4 2/3 innings as the Angels fell to the Astros 10-4 on Sunday. Harvey was working on a quality outing but it all fell apart in the fifth inning and was pulled with the bases loaded. The Astros Alex Bregman subsequently […]

Jonathan Lucroy Smacks Two Homers In Loss

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in the team's 10-4 loss on Sunday to the Astros. Lucroy took Astros starter Justin Verlander deep twice, once in the second inning and once more in the seventh. Lucroy suddenly is flashing some power at the dish, with three […]

Anthony DeSclafani (SP, CIN) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Always in possession of an 80-grade nickname, the man they call Tony Disco hasn't had much to boogie about in recent years. After a breakout 2016, the lanky right-hander missed all of the following season with injury and then posted a middling 4.93 ERA […]

Omar Narvaez Enjoys Three-Hit Afternoon

Seattle Mariners backstop Omar Narvaez went 3-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's contest versus the Indians upping his average to .299 on the season. He also scored his 21st run of the year which now ties him for the most in the majors by a catcher. Narvaez is relishing in what is shaping out to […]

Mitch Haniger Adds To AL-Leading Run Total

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger broke out of a nine-game homerless streak with his eighth shot of the season on Sunday afternoon. Haniger finished the day going 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and runs scored as the M's bats woke up to a 10-0 thumping of the Indians. The solo bomb netted Haniger his […]

Blake Treinen is Unlikely Available on Sunday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Blake Treinen (elbow) was unavailable on Saturday and is unlikely to be available for Sunday as well. Treinen is dealing with right elbow discomfort, according to manager Bob Melvin. He is set to be examined by doctors on Monday, so the Athletics will likely sit him out on Sunday. Lou Trivino […]

Diego Castillo (SP/RP, TB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Diego Castillo started the career as an exceptional opener in the Rays innovative pitching strategy. He started 11 games and finished 2018 with a 4-2 record. Now, Castillo is a part of the three-headed monster that locks down the Rays victories alongside Jose Alvarado and […]

Matt Adams Lands on Injured List

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Adams suffered a left shoulder strain after diving for a ground ball on Saturday. There is currently no timetable for Adams' return right now. Howie Kendrick should get plenty of looks at first base and could be someone […]

Spencer Turnbull (SP, DET) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: As much as I have fiercely supported Spencer Turnbull all season, the caveat had always been that his first few games were against very poor hitting teams, and that we needed to see what he could do against good hitters. He had a […]

Mookie Betts Will Rest on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a normal rest day for Betts, so he'll be back in action next game. J.D. Martinez will bat third and cover right field, while Steve Pearce bats seventh and serves […]

J.T. Realmuto is Resting on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto is just getting a normal rest day here, so there isn't any injuries to worry about. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Anibal Sanchez. Knapp doesn't have […]

Jung Ho Kang Sitting Out on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. It appears this is just a normal rest day for Kang. Colin Moran will bat sixth and play third base versus righty Frankie Montas. Moran can be avoided as a fantasy option for Sunday.

Josh Donaldson is Sitting Out on Sunday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Both Ronald Acuna (rest) and Donaldson will sit this one out. Johan Camargo will bat sixth and play third base versus righty Pablo Lopez on Sunday. Camargo isn't much of a DFS option for this […]

Yordan Alvarez (OF, HOU) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Yordan Alvarez has yet to reach the major leagues, but he's generating a ton of buzz in fantasy circles. The Astros' prospect entered 2019 with a career .301/.381/.507 minor league line and is absolutely laying waste to Triple-A right now, hitting an absurd .402/.490/.931 […]

Ronald Acuna is Resting on Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Acuna had an off day on Wednesday, but apparently the Braves want to keep him fresh. Matt Joyce will play left field and bat seventh versus righty Pablo Lopez. Joyce hasn't done enough at the plate […]

Leonys Martin is Out on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Martin experienced hamstring tightness during Saturday's game, so he'll get the day off to rest. He's considered day-to-day, so hopefully he won't land on the injured list. Jordan Luplow will cover center field and bat seventh […]

Ryon Healy Remains Out on Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Ryon Healy (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Healy left Friday's game due to a groin strain and hasn't played since then. However, the Mariners are considering Healy day-to-day, so hopefully he won't land on the injured list. Dylan Moore will cover third […]

Domingo Santana Will Rest on Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. This appears to be a normal rest day for Santana, so fantasy owners don't need to worry. Jay Bruce will cover left field and bat fifth versus righty Cody Anderson. Bruce is not much of a […]

Drew Smyly Activated, Starting Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Drew Smyly (arm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Smyly missed nearly two weeks due to left mid-arm nerve tightness. He will draw the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. However, Smyly is carrying a 7.80 ERA into this contest, so fantasy owners can look […]

Nate Lowe (1B, TB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Nathaniel Lowe has long been one of the better hitting prospects in the Rays system, and he finally got his chance to show off at the big league level. Through five games, Lowe has slashed .263/.286/.316 with a pair of runs […]

Kyle Freeland Lit Up By Arizona

Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland was expected to suffer from some correction this season, but Saturday's debacle against Arizona was a little harsh. The Diamondbacks hung eight earned on Freeland in six innings of work, including smacking three home runs off the lefty. This made two straight bad outings for Freeland, and he's now surrendered […]

Griffin Canning (SP, LAA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels star prospect Griffin Canning made his big league debut on Tuesday, tossing 4.1 innings and giving up three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six. While that's not an outing that would make most […]

Tyler Anderson Optioned To Triple-A

One day after he got shelled once again, the Colorado Rockies have demoted lefty Tyler Anderson to Triple-A to work on his issues. Anderson has been absolutely dreadful so far this year, and per Elias Sports, Anderson is the first pitcher ever to allow five or more earned runs in his first five starts in […]