Nick Anderson (RP, MIA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Just in case you missed out on his backstory since he first appeared in the majors for the Miami Marlins as a 28-year old rookie, Nick Anderson hasn't exactly had an easy or typical path to the MLB. With a meandering journey that took […]

Robert Stephenson (RP/SP, CIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Robert Stephenson has been a highly-touted, eagerly-awaited prospect within the Cincinnati Reds organization for what feels like (especially to Reds fans) a million years. The Reds organization seems to have an unfortunate habit of identifying fantastic relief pitcher qualities...in starting pitchers. Stephenson has seen […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

In today's slate, we need to focus on the weather, as we had two postponements on Friday. The good news is that we don't have as much rain in the forecast for Saturday but we still have games with questionable forecasts. Those include the ATL-CLE, KAN-NYY and CWS-DET matchups. Keep an eye on all of […]

Adam Wainwright Struggles Through Three Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright struggled through three innings on Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks. He struck out three and needed 86 pitches to get nine outs. It was a struggle for the veteran throughout, as his ERA rose to 4.74. He's shown that he still […]

Ian Desmond Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond (leg) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Desmond will be in the lineup for the first time since Monday due to general leg soreness. He'll bat sixth and play center field versus righty Vince Velasquez. Taking any Rockies' hitter in Coors Field is […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Braun has struggled this season, hitting .185/.221/.369, so it's not surprising to see him out of the lineup. Ben Gamel will play left field and bat seventh versus righty Ross Stripling. Gamel doesn't have […]

Jesus Aguilar is Sitting on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aguilar is hitting .155/.254/.190 this season, so he'll take a sit in this one. Eric Thames will take over duties at first base and bat sixth versus righty Ross Stripling. Thames is always a […]

Blake Swihart Likely to Be Traded in Next 24 Hours

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart is expected to be traded in the next 24 hours, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week, so Swihart's time on the Red Sox is coming to an end. He was once a top prospect, but has a .255/.314/.365 […]

Brad Peacock Will Start on Monday

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock will draw the start in Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Peacock hasn't started a game since April 7. He was used mainly as a relief pitcher, so he likely won't pitch deep into Monday's game. DFS players can go ahead and avoid Peacock on Monday since he probably won't […]

Manuel Margot Placed on Paternity Leave

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (personal) has been placed on paternity leave. It'll be interesting to see what the Padres decide to do since Margot is the only center fielder on the roster. Jose Pirela has been recalled to take Margot's spot on the roster. Maybe Pirela gets a chance in center field, but […]

Gary Sanchez is Making Progress

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) was able to run, play catch, and catch a bullpen session on Friday. However, Sanchez still needs clearance from the medical staff before he can return to game action. It's unclear whether or not the Yankees will send Sanchez out for a rehab assignment. Sanchez is eligible to […]

Miguel Andujar Threw on Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) threw without issues to bases on Friday. Andujar suffered a small labrum tear in his right shoulder, so this is the biggest step in his rehab program yet. The Yankees may decide to move Andujar to first base or designated hitter in order to protect his shoulder. […]

Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader Expected Back Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tyler O'Neill (elbow) and Harrison Bader (hamstring) are expected to return to the Cardinals roster once eligible. O'Neill is dealing with right elbow ulnar nerve subluxation, so he could go on a rehab assignment before returning. He's eligible to return April 26, but we'll see it that actually happens. Bader is […]

Brandon Nimmo is Sitting Out on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is sitting out of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Nimmo has not been able to get into the lineup since leaving Tuesday's contest due to a stiff neck. Jeff McNeil will bat first and play left field, while Juan Lagares slides over to center field and […]

Jacob deGrom to Undergo MRI

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) will undergo an MRI on his elbow, according to manager Mickey Callaway. It's unclear at the moment how serious this problem is, so fantasy owners will just need to be patient. DeGrom has struggled in his last two starts, so maybe the elbow issue is why he […]

Manuel Margot (OF, SD) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Much like dril will never log off, I will never stop touting Padres outfielders as waiver wire additions. In previous weeks, we've looked at Hunter Renfroe and Franmil Reyes, and today it's Manuel Margot's turn in the spotlight. The 24-year-old is off to a […]

Ty Buttrey (RP, LAA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Save speculation seems even more fraught than usual in 2019, but the proliferation of committee approaches has made locking down consistent saves even more critical in many formats. Ty Buttrey doesn't currently have a grip on the ninth inning or even a save […]

Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Yandy Diaz is at first base and is batting leadoff, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and is hitting sixth. Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is back in the starting lineup in left field and batting leadoff against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Friday. Benintendi hadn't played since fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday. Tzu-Wei Lin also gets the nod at second base and is hitting ninth. He won't be of […]

Orioles-Twins Rained Out Friday

The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins on Friday has been postponed due to rain. The two clubs will play a doubleheader on Saturday. Jose Berrios was set to start for the Twins, while Alex Cobb was going for the Orioles. They will likely just be pushed back to Saturday. Make sure to […]

Scott Schebler Sits Against Lefty

Facing a left-handed pitcher Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds have loaded their lineup with right-handed batters. One of the casualties is outfielder Scott Schebler, who'll sit against the San Diego Padres. Matt Kemp, Jesse Winker and Yasiel Puig will fill out the outfield Friday night. The 28-year-old Schebler is batting .163 through 17 games this […]

Chris Davis Returns To Starting Lineup

After sitting out the last three games, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) is back in the starting lineup Friday for a matchup against the Minnesota Twins. The 33-year-old entered as a pinch-hitter Thursday, recording a hit and scoring a run. Davis had been dealing with a stomach illness for the majority of the week, […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Lucas Duda Out Versus Lefty

Kansas City Royals first basemen Ryan O'Hearn and Lucas Duda are both out of the lineup against Yankees left-handed starter CC Sabathia on Friday. Whit Merrifield is at first base and is hitting leadoff, while Jorge Soler is the designated hitter and is batting sixth. Chris Owings is at second base and batting seventh, while […]

Mike Zunino Placed On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Mike Zunino on the paternity list on Friday and called up catcher Nick Ciuffo from the minors in a corresponding move. He will miss around one to three games as a result. Zunino has never hit for average (.196), but he also hasn't gone deep yet this year in […]

Braves-Indians Postponed Friday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Touki Toussaint was scheduled to start for the Braves against Cleveland ace Corey Kluber. Make sure you get any players you may have from […]

Brad Keller Suspended Five Games

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller has been suspended five games for throwing at White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and inciting a benches-clearing incident on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Keller didn't take kindly to Anderson's dramatic bat flip after a home run and promptly plunked him his next time up. […]

Tim Anderson Suspended For Benches-Clearing Incident

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for one game because of the language he used during the benches-clearing affair against the Royals on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Expect Anderson to appeal the suspension. Wednesday aside, Anderson has been one of the best hitters in baseball to begin the […]

Gio Gonzalez May Opt Out Of Contract

There is increasing sense that New York Yankees starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez will opt out of his contract on Saturday, according to sources. The Yankees would have 48 hours to add him to the big league roster. If they don't he'll become a free agent. There is less of a need for Gonzalez in New […]

Eduardo Nunez To Injured List, Michael Chavis Coming Up

The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain on Friday and called up infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Boston also designated pitcher Erasmo Ramirez for assignment. Boston is in dire straights with all three of their second base […]