George Springer Has Hits In 11 Of First 13 Games

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is slashing .269/.339/.481 as the team will prepare to open up a series with the Mariners in Seattle on Friday. Springer's numbers aren't exactly eye-popping but he has been one of the most consistent players in the Astros offense thus far. He has hits in 11 of the 13 games […]

Carlos Correa Slugging .629 In April

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three runs batted in as the Astros edged the Yankees 8-6 Wednesday night. Correa comes into this season with plenty to prove after injuries limited him to 109 games and a slash line of .239/.323/.405 in 2018. The […]

Jose Altuve Hitting .393 Over Last Eight Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is really beginning to heat up, racking up 13 hits over his last 33 at-bats (.393), and he has four home runs over his last three games. Altuve entered the season with an unusual amount of skepticism after struggling last season with a knee injury that sapped his power. […]

Sonny Gray Has Calf Contusion

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray was removed from his start early on Thursday against the Marlins after suffering a left calf contusion on a comebacker that struck him in the leg. Gray managed to go four scoreless innings with six strikeouts, continuing to turn heads in fantasy leagues after many […]

Braves Reach Extension With Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a contract extension with second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday, according to sources. The details of the extension have yet to be released. The 22-year-old is off to a great start this year, hitting .364/.429/.500 with a homer, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in 44 at-bats. […]

Tommy La Stella Has Three Homers In Last Three Games

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella is in the midst of a power surge, hitting three home runs over his last three games. The former Chicago Cub took advantage of his familiarity with Milwaukee Brewers pitching by taking them deep three times in a three-game series. La Stella now has seven runs batted in […]

Zack Cozart Failing To Make Impact

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart has only one hit through his first 30 at-bats (.033) heading into the weekend's action. The 33-year-old has been a huge disappointment since signing with the Angels before the 2018 season and has failed to make an impact in the first month of this season. It's becoming increasingly more […]

Peter Bourjos Hitting .048 This Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Peter Bourjos could be in line for more playing time the rest of the week with star outfielder Mike Trout dealing with a groin injury. Bourjos earned a spot out of spring training by slashing .283/.345/.547 but has started off the season 1-for-21 (.048). Bourjos has tantalized teams in the past […]

Sonny Gray Only Makes It Four Innings Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (leg) left the game on Thursday against the Marlins after throwing four scoreless innings. He took a comebacker off his leg in the outing, but it's unclear if that was the reason for his removal from the contest. Gray only allowed two hits and fanned six of the 13 […]

Nationals Deal With Bud Norris Falls Through

The Washington Nationals deal with free-agent relief pitcher Bud Norris (forearm) has fallen through. The Nats felt he was still four to five weeks away from being ready to pitch in the majors. Norris had a 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings while also recording 28 saves for the Cardinals […]

Nathan Eovaldi Hoping To Change Narrative Surrounding Red Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will start at home Thursday against Toronto. Through two outings, the 29-year-old has made it through 10 innings, allowing nine earned runs, including tossing up four home runs. He's getting hit hard around the park, allowing an average exit velocity of 91.3 mph. With six walks and strikeouts […]

Jefry Rodriguez To Start Saturday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will be recalled to start on Saturday against the Royals in place of Mike Clevinger (back). After that, the Tribe will reassess its options with an off day coming next week. The 25-year-old right-hander appeared in 14 games (eight starts) for Washington last year and posted an ugly 5.71 ERA, […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Eyeing First Long Ball

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been solid to begin 2019 with 12 hits in 52 at-bats, including three extra-base hits and five runs batted in. However, the 24-year-old has yet to hit a ball out of the park. Jockeying between the one and two spot in the lineup, Benintendi hasn't been squaring balls […]

Matt Olson Taking One-Handed Swings

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) is taking one-handed swings and has also been taking grounders and doing cardio work, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson was injured in the opening series in Japan and needed surgery on his hamate bone. Even though he won't return until sometime next month, the left-handed slugger is […]

Alex Wood Has Been Throwing

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is throwing but hasn't pitched in a game yet. "He sounded upbeat. He’s getting there," Bell said. Wood is still a ways away from making his Cincinnati debut and will still need to go on a rehab assignment before he returns. The left-hander […]

Nick Senzel Weeks Away From Playing Games

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel's (ankle) progression has been encouraging, but the team's top prospect is still a couple of weeks away from playing in games at any level. Senzel made a case to be the team's starting center fielder to open the season, but his injury set him […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Season Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his season debut on Monday against the Reds. The 31-year-old left-hander and future Hall of Famer's fantasy stock dropped like a rock this spring as he dealt with another injury in spring training. His velocity has suffered the last couple seasons and we're beginning to […]

Cody Bellinger Not In Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. He'll be replaced at first base by David Freese, who will hit sixth against Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Freese is normally a better bet in DFS when he faces a lefty, but he does have a career .389 average […]

Marcell Ozuna, Matt Carpenter Sitting Out

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna and third baseman Matt Carpenter are both taking the day off on Thursday. Carpenter gets the day off a day after signing a two-year contract extension with the Red Birds. Tyler O'Neill draws into left field and will bat fifth, while Jedd Gyorko is starting at the hot corner […]

Jay Bruce Won't Play Against Royals

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being removed from the game early on Wednesday night with Achilles tightness. Consider him day-to-day for now. Bruce expectedly isn't hitting for average, but he does have seven home runs on the season and will remain useful in mixed […]

Jeimer Candelario Batting Second Thursday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will fill the second slot in the order on Thursday following the removal of Nicholas Castellanos (toe) from the lineup. Candelario is batting just .183 on the season thus far but has two hits in six at-bats against Indians starter Shane Bieber, whom he will face Thursday.

Nicholas Castellanos Scratched From Thursday Lineup

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos was scratched from Thursday's game against the Indians with a right toe injury. Castellanos is not off to a particularly strong start, managing to put together just a .723 OPS with zero home runs through 53 plate appearances this season. It's unclear at this point how he suffered the […]

Terrance Gore Draws Another Start, Billy Hamilton Sitting

Kansas City Royals outfielder Terrance Gore is starting in center field and is batting ninth on Thursday against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Gore also started on Wednesday night and rewarded the team with three hits (two surprisingly for extra bases) and two stolen bases. Gore has world-class speed, but he is a zero with […]

Matt Chapman Resting Thursday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder will start at the hot corner and is hitting sixth against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. Chapman is hitting .305 (18-for-59) with four home runs, nine runs and nine RBI in the early going and is quickly becoming […]

Chris Davis Back In Lineup Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is back in the starting lineup on Thursday. He's at first base and is batting seventh against A's starting pitcher Aaron Brooks. The matchup is a nice one, but Davis is now 0-for-50 dating back to last season after a pinch-hit flyout on Wednesday night. Nobody should have Davis […]

Dan Straily Hit Hard In Orioles Debut Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily had a poor first outing for his new team in Wednesday's 10-3 loss to the A's. Straily pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and no walks with no strikeouts. The 30-year-old was only recently signed, so he will need some time […]

JaCoby Jones Activated From Injured List Thursday

Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list and recalled from Triple-A Toledo, team sources reported on Thursday. In a subsequent move, outfielder Mikie Mahtook has been designated for assignment. Jones batted .207 in 129 games with the Tigers last season, and was 2-for-5 with an RBI triple in […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Waiver Wire Strategy - Recycling Post-Hype Draft Sleepers

Fantasy baseball is very much a “what have you done for me lately” environment. If players are playing poorly, fantasy managers will give up on them. All too often players are getting dropped that have no business being on the waiver wire. Some guys are just down on their luck and end up tossed into […]

Tyler Mahle Excellent In Wednesday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle held the Miami Marlins to one run in five innings of work in his Wednesday start. The 24-year-old struck out seven and walked just one but had to settle for a no-decision. Mahle is off to a strong start this season, posting a 0.82 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts […]