Austin Meadows Leading Off, Brandon Lowe Batting Cleanup

The Tampa Bay Rays have released their Opening Day lineup for the game Thursday against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. Outfielder Austin Meadows will hit in the leadoff spot. After a blistering spring campaign and a new contract, second baseman Brandon Lowe earns the cleanup spot and will serve as the designated hitter. This is […]

What to Expect from the Marlins' Young Rotation

In the days leading up to the start of the 2019 season, the Miami Marlins made it clear that the youth movement has completely taken over. Veteran Dan Straily was released and Wei-Yin Chen was sent to the bullpen, paving the way for a pitching rotation that doesn't boast a player over the age of […]

Franklin Barreto Likely To Be Optioned

Oakland Athletics shortstop Franklin Barreto is likely to start the year in the minors after the team acquired first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old still has time to develop into a decent major league player and should be back with Oakland eventually, but he's hit only .215/.252/.424 with seven home runs […]

Peter Alonso Likely To Hit Second Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso is likely to hit second in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer, which means outfielder Juan Lagares is expected to hit seventh. Alonso is a budding power prospect that needs to be owned in all leagues, but he'll face a tough task right […]

Jacob deGrom Faces Tough Task On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will toe the rubber in a difficult Opening Day matchup Thursday against the Washington Nationals. In addition to matching up against fellow ace Max Scherzer, the Nationals feature a potent lineup capable of touching up opposing pitchers. Luckily, deGrom fared well against the Nationals last season, posting a […]

Red Sox Not Naming Closer Before Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he won't name a closer with Opening Day on Thursday. However, Cora said he's known since November how he'd approach the ninth inning, he's just not tipping his hand. Matt Barnes and Ryan Brasier will likely be used in situations with the highest leverage at the end of […]

Anthony Alford Being Added To 25-Man Roster

It looks as though the Toronto Blue Jays will add outfielder Anthony Alford to the 25-man roster after they traded first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales to the A's on Wednesday night. The former top prospect of the Blue Jays has hit just .111/.172/.148 with one RBI and a steal in just 29 plate appearances for […]

Kendrys Morales Traded To The Athletics

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales has been traded to the Oakland Athletics for infield prospect Jesus Lopez and international signing bonus-pool space. Morales had a .249 average for the Jays last season to go along with 21 home runs and 57 RBI. The 35-year-old slugger has hit at least 20 HRs in each […]

Mallex Smith Will Start Home Opener

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais announced that Mallex Smith (elbow) will start in center field for the team’s home opener. His status was in limbo after a limited spring with an elbow injury, but that’s a long ways from his legs where the majority of his fantasy appeal resonates. It’s unclear where Smith will bat in […]

Michael A. Taylor, Howie Kendrick Begin On Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hip, knee), second baseman Howie Kendrick (hamstring) and relief pitcher Koda Glover (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. All three players likely won't be ready until at least mid-April, with Taylor's injuries likely to keep him out possibly until May. Taylor has an intriguing mix […]

Jake Noll Makes Nationals Roster

Washington Nationals infielder Jake Noll has made the team's Opening Day 25-man roster out of nowhere. He'll be part of a five-man bench that includes Kurt Suzuki, Andrew Stevenson, Wilmer Difo and Matt Adams. Noll is a 25-year-old that hasn't had a single at-bat above Double-A ball, but he'll provide the Nats with infield flexibility […]

Miguel Sano Has Sutures Removed

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (Achilles) had his sutures removed in Florida on Tuesday. Sano will continue his rehab and isn't expected to be available until sometime in May. The 25-year-old has tremendous power but his fantasy stock is way down after he struggled with injuries and with a .199/.281/.398 slash line in 71 […]

Jorge Polanco Expected To Be Fine For Opener

Minnesota Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey said the team has "every expectation" that shortstop Jorge Polanco (arm) will be good to go on Opening Day on Thursday. Polanco and the Twins are facing Indians ace Corey Kluber, so avoiding Polanco in DFS is the right move, especially if he's not 100 percent. The 25-year-old […]

Rafael Devers To Hit Third On Opening Day

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will hit third on Opening Day on Thursday against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales. However, first baseman Steve Pearce (calf), who is starting on the injured list, will typically hit third against left-handers when he's healthy. Devers swings from the left side, so his matchup on Opening Day isn't […]

Angels Claim Brian Goodwin Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Brian Goodwin off waivers from the Royals on Wednesday, according to a source. Goodwin failed to make the Royals roster after a dismal spring training, but he'll help provide the Halos with some outfield depth now that Justin Upton (toe) will begin the year on the injured list. Goodwin, […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Say In Florida To Rehab

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) is expected to stay in Florida for another week to rehab. After that, the Blue Jays will likely send Guerrero to Triple-A to get more rehab work in game situations. Once he's ready, the top prospect in baseball is expected to make his major league debut, […]

Yasiel Puig To Hit Third On Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to hit third in between first baseman Joey Votto and third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Opening Day on Thursday. Puig and the Reds will face Pirates starter Jameson Taillon in the season opener. The former Dodgers right fielder actually fared better against righties than lefties last year and […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 3/28/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There’s a new game in town, and it’s baseball on Monkey Knife Fight. There are so many games, which means so many options to find value and matchups that can give you the edge. Because there is a new starting pitcher every day, it changes the landscape constantly. It’s one thing to go against Justin […]

Peter Alonso To Start On Opening Day

New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer, according to a source. Alonso gets a very tough task right off the bat, so those playing DFS will likely want to avoid him, but the 24-year-old slugger could be a […]

Jameson Taillon Eager For First Opening Day Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon will make his first career Opening Day start on Thursday on the road against the Cincinnati Reds. Taillon finished last season on a high note, reaching 14 wins in 32 starts. Over his final 22 starts, he never allowed more than three earned runs in an outing, compiling a […]

Padres Claim Socrates Brito Off Waivers

The San Diego Padres claimed outfielder Socrates Brito off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Unfortunately for Brito, he was in a much better situation to see playing time in Arizona than he will be with his new team. The 26-year-old has hit .202/.229/.351 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 82 games with […]

Matt Olson Placed On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Matt Olson (hand) and starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (leg) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. They also optioned relief pitcher Ryan Dull to Triple-A Las Vegas. Olson had surgery to fix a fractured hamate bone that he suffered in the two-game series in Japan last week and will […]

Greg Bird, Luke Voit To Start Thursday

New York Yankees first basemen Greg Bird and Luke Voit will both be in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday, with Bird playing first base and Voit serving as the designated hitter. With outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) on the injured list, it'll allow the Yanks to delay their decision on Bird and Voit […]

Aaron Hicks Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, although the Yankees think he's moving in the right direction. Hicks will begin the season on the injured list, and there remains no timetable for his return. Given his penchant for slowly returning from injuries, fantasy owners should expect the worst. Hicks' […]

Hanley Ramirez Makes Indians Roster

Cleveland Indians first baseman Hanley Ramirez has been informed that he will make the team's Opening Day 25-man roster. Han-Ram resurfaces after hitting just .254 with six home runs and 29 RBI in 44 games in 2018 before being released by the Red Sox. He'll serve as depth at both first base and designated hitter […]

Francisco Lindor Suffers Acute Ankle Sprain

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle, calf) suffered an acute ankle sprain while running the bases in a minor league game on Tuesday and received an MRI exam. His timetable for a return is unknown. Lindor, one of the best shortstops in the game and one of the top overall fantasy players, was hoping to […]

Gregory Polanco Playing In Minor League Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) played five innings in a minor league game on Sunday and was slated to play five more innings in a Triple-A game on Tuesday. Polanco responded well in his first game and reported only normal body soreness. The 27-year-old had left shoulder surgery in the offseason and is expected […]

As Expected, Peter Alonso Makes Mets Roster

In a move that was widely expected, the New York Mets named rookie first baseman Peter Alonso to their Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old hit .368 in 21 spring games over the past month, driving in 11 runs and stealing 11 bases. The Mets could have kept Alonso in the minors a little longer for service […]

Mac Williamson Could Start On Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson was hit on the wrist in his final spring at-bat, although X-rays came back negative. Williamson could start the year on the injured list and then be sent to Triple-A Sacramento to rehab while the team evaluates Rule 5 picks Connor Joe and Michael Reed in left field. One […]