Joe Musgrove Settles for Another No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates start Joe Musgrove (1-1) pitched six innings on Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking our five. Musgrove was cruising until the seventh inning, having given up just one run through six. He allowed the first two batters to get on base to start the seventh, and both […]

Gregory Polanco Records Two Hits In Return to Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. It was Polanco's first game of the season, as he had been on the IL recovering from shoulder surgery. The outfielder sparked the Pirates' offense and will be a good source of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/23/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. The Diamondbacks-Pirates game in the Steel City will deal with an annoying, misty rain, but the game should be able to […]

Jeff McNeil Goes Yard As Mets Roll

Starting at second base for the ailing Robinson Cano, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was one of two starters to record a pair of hits in victory. The 27-year-old also drilled a home run in the fifth inning as the Mets pulled away, eventually winding up with a 5-1 victory. While the return of […]

Steven Matz Bounces Back With Victory

After allowing eight runs and not recording a single out his last time out, New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz took on the Phillies once again, but the results were drastically different. The New York native went six innings Monday, allowing just one run on three hits, striking out six for the quality start and […]

Paul DeJong Has Another Good Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong stayed hot again on Monday, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. DeJong had a double and a single, bringing his slash line up to a gaudy .330/.390/.593. There will always be concerns about consistency with DeJong, but when he's hot, he's one of the best offensive weapons at a […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Four Runs on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was on fire in Monday's game, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. Fowler hit a home run and three singles, raising his batting average up to .313. After an awful start last season, fantasy owners were likely worried to see Fowler seemingly get off to another […]

Paul Goldschmidt Collects Three Hits and Three RBI on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a strong game on Monday, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. "Goldy" walked, hit a home run, and knocked two singles. The Cardinals offense looked excellent in this one, scoring 13 runs against the Brewers. Even on a new team, Goldschmidt continues to be […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out 10 on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struck out 10 Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. He tossed six innings, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk. All three hits allowed by Flaherty were home runs, which isn't exactly ideal, but his fantasy owners will take the 10 strikeouts and the win. He'll head […]

James McCann Knocks In Four Runs

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann went 3-for-5 with a run scored and four RBI on Monday. McCann also hit his second home run in the contest. McCann is hitting .316 on the season, but with Wellington Castillo set as the everyday catcher, McCann can be avoided outside of DFS leagues.

Jose Abreu Drives In Five Runs

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu drove in five runs and hit his fourth home run of the season on Monday versus the Baltimore Orioles. Abreu finished the game 3-for-6 and also scored two runs. Abreu has been off to a slow start, but fantasy owners shouldn’t panic as he has been one of […]

Nick Burdi Leaves Game With Arm Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nick Burdi left in the eighth inning of Monday's game against Arizona with an apparent arm injury. The 26-year-old threw a pitch and fell to the ground, clutching his right arm/elbow area. The Louisville product underwent Tommy John Surgery in 2017 as a member of the Twins organization. A Rule 5 […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 4

Welcome back to the pitching strikeout rate risers and fallers article series! Each week we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers, analyze what is behind those changes, and then decide if they are actionable. A pitcher can best control their fate by generating swings and misses, so this exercise holds […]

Nick Tropeano Being Stretched Out In Arizona

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) is being stretched out during simulated games at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. He started the regular season on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right shoulder. Tropeano worked four innings in a simulated game on Saturday. The club hasn't determine what role […]

Andrew Heaney Continues To Make Progress In Rehab

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) is nearing a bullpen session, and manager Brad Ausmus said it could happen within the next week. Heaney has yet to pitch since March 8 during a Cactus League spring training game when he complained about discomfort due to left elbow inflammation. He has been able to […]

Brian Goodwin Gets Start Against Southpaw On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin is in the starting lineup Monday night against left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees. He has a very short history against southpaws this season, but he is 4-for-8 (.500) with a double, a triple and two RBI, so manager Brad Ausmus is rolling the dice […]

Mike Montgomery Will Make Rehab Appearance on Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mike Montgomery (shoulder) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance on Monday at Double-A. Montgomery went two innings last outing, so this appearance should be a little longer. There is a chance that Monty rejoins the Cubs by the end of April. However, the won't mean much for fantasy owners with […]

Nathan Eovaldi Will Undergo Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his elbow. The Sox placed Eovaldi on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, but were not aware the injury was this serious. Eovaldi missed roughly two months of action in 2018 when he had a similar surgery. […]

Tyler Skaggs Moving Closer To Mound Return

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (ankle) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session over the weekend and he reported feeling fine. Manager Brad Ausmus said Sunday that he anticipates Skaggs needing one more side session before he is ready to return from the 10-day injured list. "Don't be surprised if I'm toeing that slab again […]

Rich Hill Expected To Rejoin Lineup On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will have a busy week. He is expected to pitch in an extended spring training game on Monday in Phoenix before flying back to Chicago to rejoin the team. He'll stay with the club, barring any setbacks with his knee injury in his outing at Camelback Ranch, […]

Amed Rosario is Out on Monday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (illness) will not be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rosario has an eight game hitting streak, so he'd be out there if he was healthy enough. Luis Guillorme will play shortstop and bat seventh versus right Jake Arrieta. DFS players can go ahead […]

Joc Pederson Reaches Age 27 In Style

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson collected four hits on his 27th birthday Sunday in Milwaukee, and he has also reached double digits in home runs heading into the new scoring period. The four-hit game was the fourth of his career, too. He started the season hitless in nine at-bats against left-handed pitching, but manager […]

Robinson Cano is Out of the Lineup on Monday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cano is reportedly still sore after being hit with a pitch in the hand on Sunday. The test came back clean, so Cano is just day-to-day at the moment. Jeff McNeil will bat second […]

Russell Martin Unlikely To Go On Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin (back) is unlikely to go on the minor-league rehab assignment before he is activated from the 10-day injured list. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the plan is for Martin to face live pitching on Friday at Dodger Stadium. If that goes well he'll come off the injured list […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Sitting Out on Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. (quad) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Smith left early during Sunday's game after experiencing tightness in his quad. The Orioles are considering him day-to-day right now, but that could change. Joey Rickard will bat first and be in center field […]

Christian Walker In The Lineup On Monday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was rested on Sunday, but available off the bench, as he was dealing with a minor hip injury. Walker has emerged as a must-start fantasy option across the board, slashing .353/.421/.706 with a gaudy […]

Austin Meadows Will Not Need Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) will not need surgery on his sprained right thumb. GM Erik Neander believes that Meadows should be able to return in a few weeks. He was placed on the injured list on Sunday, so we'll wait and see what happens. Meadows was crushing the ball, hitting .351/.422/.676 with […]

Blake Swihart Officially Reports To The Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks added catcher/utility player Blake Swihart to the 40-man roster on Monday, as he officially reported to the team after his weekend trade from the Boston Red Sox. The BoSox acquired international trade pool money, as well as minor-league outfielder Marcus Wilson. The Diamondbacks also optioned RHP Jimmie Sherfy to Triple-A Reno in […]

Danny Duffy Will Rejoin Rotation on Friday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) will rejoin the starting rotation versus the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Duffy pitched well during his rehab outing, so the Royals feel he's ready to return. He was able to throw almost 80 pitches during his rehab start. He should be able to surpass that number […]

Blake Snell Will Be Activated on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (toe) will be activated from the injured list when he's first eligible on Wednesday. Snell was able to throw another bullpen session on Monday without any issues. He likely won't pitch until this weekend, but fantasy owners won't have to be without Snell for much longer.