
Mitch Moreland Confident He'll Be On ALCS Roster
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) felt healthy after his workout on Friday and is confident he'll be included on the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Astros. Moreland injured himself in Game 2 of the Division Series against the Yankees and didn't play in the final two games. He'll […]

Hector Rondon, Joe Smith Added To ALCS Roster
Houston Astros relief pitchers Hector Rondon and Joe Smith are being added to the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox in favor of reliever Will Harris and outfielder Myles Straw. Rondon was solid for the Astros as their primary closer for much of the year, but he lost the job […]

Travis Shaw Sitting Against Lefty In Game 1
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw. Hernan Perez will draw the start at the keystone and hit fifth on Friday. Perez is simply a contrarian sleeper in DFS against the always tough Kershaw. Perez is 0-for-5 […]

Mitch Moreland Working Out Friday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) is hitting, playing catch and running the bases during a workout on Friday. The team will make a decision on whether to include him on their roster for the American League Championship Series against the Astros after the workout. Moreland injured his hamstring in Game 2 of […]

Sonny Gray Likely To Be Traded?
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that it would probably be best for all parties if pitcher Sonny Gray is traded. Gray just didn't work out for the Yankees. He was actually worse this year than last, going 11-9 with a 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 in 30 outings (23 starts). […]

CC Sabathia Undergoes Surgery
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) underwent another surgery on his knee on Friday after he had the same procedure last year. Sabathia wasn't half bad in 2018, going 9-7 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 across 29 starts. But the 38-year-old is coming off another knee procedure and doesn't […]

Didi Gregorius To Have Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on Thursday and will have Tommy John surgery. It's a big blow to a Yankees squad that was bounced in the Division Series by the division-rival Red Sox. It's good news that Gregorius is having the surgery this early in the offseason, but he's […]

Keon Broxton Removed From NLCS Roster
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton has been removed from the roster for the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers in favor of relief pitcher Xavier Cedeno. Broxton was mainly used as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement in the Division Series, going 1-for-2 at the plate with a solo home run in two games.

Rangers Interview Joe Girardi
The Texas Rangers are interviewing ex-Yankees manager Joe Girardi on Friday for their managerial opening, according to two sources. Girardi had a 910-710 record with the Yankees over 10 seasons and directed them to a World Series title in 2009. Texas has also done background work on Padres minor league manager Rod Barajas, Dodgers third […]

Luke Voit Secures First Base Job
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit essentially secured the first base job going into next spring with his strong play to end the 2018 season. “He grabbed that job, there’s no question about it," manager Aaron Boone said. Voit was a godsend for the Yanks late in the year when Greg Bird flopped. The […]

Julio Urias Added To NLCS Roster
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has been added to the roster for the National League Championship Series against the Brewers in favor of lefty reliever Scott Alexander. Ross Stripling also was left off the roster. Most of Urias' 2018 season was spent rehabbing after left shoulder surgery. He only tossed four innings in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got Game 1 of the NLCS tonight with an exciting matchup between the Dodgers and the Brewers. Clayton Kershaw will be taking on Gio Gonzalez in Miller Park at 8:09 pm eastern. DraftKings has their showdown format available for us with only one game on Friday Night. In this article, I will be providing […]

Adam Eaton Available Via Trade?
Some believe that Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is available in a trade now that prospect Victor Robles is ready for a full-time role in this outfield. Both Robles and Juan Soto are the future for the Nats outfield, so Eaton may see a decrease in playing time if he remains in Washington. He hit […]

Dee Gordon Could Be Trade Candidate
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon could be a trade candidate this winter with Robinson Cano reportedly wanting his second base job back. Gordon and shortstop Jean Segura also got into a fight this year. Gordon is making $13 million annually, however, which would make him "untradeable" in the words of a rival executive. It's […]

Phillies Unlikely To Sign Both Manny Machado, Bryce Harper
The Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to sign both impending free-agent shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Bryce Harper, but it shouldn't be ruled out. Philadelphia is expected to be the most aggressive team on the free-agent market. They have a strong connection to Machado, but Harper could be the guy they land, as he'd have […]

Bob Melvin Expected To Receive Contract Extension
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, a Manager of the Year candidate, is expected to receive a contract extension in the offseason. General manager David Forst and front-office man Billy Beane have also earned extensions with their current contracts up after the 2019 season. After three straight losing seasons, Melvin managed the A's to an excellent […]

Mickey Callaway To Have Short Leash In 2019
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway is expected to have a short leash in 2019, as there is a split on him within the team's front office. Some in the front office see it as a work in progress that may not work out and whether he's suited for New York. Callaway was also hired […]

Twins Have Several Candidates For Manager Job
Minnesota Twins' Derek Shelton is a top candidate to replace Paul Molitor as the team's next manager. Rocco Baldelli, who is on the Rays coaching staff, and Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy are also under consideration, according to 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson. Giants front office man Hensley Meulens could be a candidate as well.

Dan Straily, Jose Urena Could Be On Trading Block
Miami Marlins starting pitchers Dan Straily and Jose Urena could be on the trading block this winter. Both pitchers are arbitration-eligible, and Urena figures to be the more attractive piece, as he's younger and had an excellent finish to the year after a bad first half. Straily had a 4.12 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 99 […]

Mike Soroka Begins Throwing
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher prospect Mike Soroka (shoulder) has begun throwing after being shut down at the end of August. Soroka posted a 3.51 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 in just five starts in his rookie year for Atlanta. If he can control his pitches, Soroka should be a fine mixed league option with […]

Atlanta Will Consider Re-Signing Kurt Suzuki
The Atlanta Braves will consider bringing catcher Kurt Suzuki back for another year. They like the combination that both he and Tyler Flowers give them behind the plate. Suzuki hit .271/.332/.444 with 12 homers and 50 RBI in 105 games while splitting time with Flowers. While the limited playing time is a concern in fantasy, […]

Braves Won't Give Nick Markakis A Qualifying Offer
The Atlanta Braves don't plan on extending outfielder Nick Markakis a $17.9 million qualifying offer for 2019 despite his excellent season. The 34-year-old had a great season, hitting .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs. His age and the fact that he doesn't have much power will keep his upside limited for […]

Braves Plan To Extend Brian Snitker
The Atlanta Braves plan on presenting manager Brian Snitker with a contract extension after he led the team to the National League East title this year. Braves players are said to have an excellent relationship with Snitker as well. Snitker is now 221-227 in his three years with the Braves after taking over in 2016. […]

Rangers Interview Three For Managerial Position
The Texas Rangers have interviewed three candidates for their full-time managerial position -- Rangers bench coach Jayce Tingler, Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde and Astros bench coach Joe Espada. Texas is also expected to interview Indians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. and interim manager Don Wakamatsu. The interviews could stretch beyond next week. The […]

David Freese To Start At First Base Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder David Freese will start at first base in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Friday against Brewers left-hander Gio Gonzalez, according to manager Dave Roberts. That means breakout star Max Muncy will start on the bench against the southpaw. Gonzalez may not be long for this game, though, […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Start Game 2 Of NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will start Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers on Saturday. Walker Buehler will go in Game 3 on Monday in Los Angeles, while left-hander Rich Hill will start Game 4 on Tuesday. Ryu has been excellent so far this postseason and was great […]

Jhoulys Chacin Could Pitch In Game 1
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, who is lined up to start Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Monday, could pitch in Game 1 on Friday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Gio Gonzalez is set to start on Friday, but he could be used as an opener and only […]

Christin Stewart, Jordan Zimmermann Undergo Surgery
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart (abdomen) and starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (abdomen) underwent core muscle surgery in Philadelphia on Thursday. According to Dr. Robert Meyers, both surgeries were a success and both players are expected to be ready for spring training in 2019. Stewart has plenty of upside and should compete for a starting […]

Jhoulys Chacin Lined Up For Game 3 Of NLCS
After Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Wade Miley go in Games 1 and 2, respectively, in the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers, Jhoulys Chacin will start Game 3 at Dodger Stadium on Monday. Chacin has pitched well so far in the postseason and has been the team's most reliable starter all […]

Gio Gonzalez To Start Game 1 Against Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Friday. Gonzalez didn't pitch at all in the Division Series and was very unpredictable during the regular season with Washington and Milwaukee, going 10-11 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 32 […]