Andrew Miller Resumes Throwing Program

Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said relief pitcher Andrew Miller (shoulder) has resumed a throwing program and threw long toss up to 75 feet on flat ground on Sunday. Miller was put on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 27 but isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum time required. The left-hander […]

Indians Put Josh Donaldson On DL

The Cleveland Indians placed third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The move is retroactive to Sept. 1. He will play third base and bat second for Triple-A Columbus on Monday. Donaldson was making some progress on a rehab assignment with Toronto before being traded to the Indians, so there's […]

Matthew Boyd Records Ninth Win

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd outdueled the combination of Lance Lynn and Sonny Gray on Sunday, tossing six innings while allowing five hits and three earned runs as part of an 11-7 Tigers victory. He also struck out six and walked just one, throwing 64 of his 98 pitches for strikes. Two of his […]

Victor Reyes Hits First Career Homer

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes played a huge role in the Tigers 11-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday. The young prospect finished 4-for-5 with his first career home run, a solo shot off of Sonny Gray in the 6th inning. He also added a double, scored two runs, and plated three RBI in his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a full, 15-game slate on Labor Day, so every team is available in the player pool. That’s great news and that’s overwhelming news. That means we need to go through each lineup and inspect for any surprises or bonus value plays. Of the 15 games on the schedule, six matchups have an over/under […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

While having all 30 teams in action is a welcomed development for this Monday slate, FanDuel unfortunately broke up the slate so that there isn't the majority of games unless you play the all day slate (which doesn't offer major tournaments). That said, this lineup will focus on the early only slate, which features seven […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers (Week 23)

Even if you know very little about Statcast, you know exit velocity. Even the most hardened, old-school baseball announcer has at least incorporated this term in his vernacular, if nothing else related to sabermetrics. As the second half progresses, we'll take another look at this important stat by examining the last month's worth of data […]

Champ or Chump: Josh Donaldson and Andrew McCutchen

The August waiver deadline has come and gone, leaving several brand name players with new home addresses. Gio Gonzalez joins Milwaukee's rotation even though the team already had plenty of bad pitchers. He's a total random number generator who might ruin your team's WHIP by walking six in three innings or your ERA by allowing […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Albert Almora Jr. Faces Playing-Time Battle

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. will face some difficulties in September when it comes to opportunities. Almora was already splitting time in centerfield with Ian Happ. Kyle Schwarber is just too powerful and good at getting on-base to not get significant playing time as long as the platoon matchup is not too brutal. Now […]

Javier Baez Reaches Multiple Milestones Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez reached multiple milestone numbers Sunday versus Philadelphia. He would line a solo homer off ace Aaron Nola to increase the Cubs lead to 3-0. The blast would take him to 30-HR and was also his 100th RBI of the season. The 100 RBI would help him retain at least a […]

Daniel Murphy Gets To An Ace Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Daniel Murphy continued to impress Sunday versus the Phillies. With the game tied at 0-0, Murphy was behind in the count to a Cy Young hopeful Aaron Nola who threw a high inside fastball. Somehow, Murphy got up there quick enough to get solid wood on the ball and drive it […]

Anthony Rizzo With A Big Game Sunday Versus Phillies

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reached base four times as he filled up his stat line Sunday versus Philadelphia. The highlight moment was his solo homer leading off the fourth inning that would eventually be the winning run. The drive was his 23rd of the season which gives him an outside chance at 30. […]

Jon Lester Holds The Phillies Down Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester faced a tough assignment Sunday versus Philadelphia as he was facing one of the leading candidates for the National League Cy Young. Early on, Lester faced a few jams while Nola cruised. Ultimately, Lester kept putting up zeros while the Cubs hitters managed to drive a few balls into […]

Jose Alvarado Saves His Seventh Game Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado finished out the game Sunday versus Cleveland. He would come in with the tying run on-deck so he qualified for a save opportunity. Alvarado would allow a two-run hit but otherwise finished out the game to earn his seventh save of the season. In fact, the two runs were […]

C.J. Cron Hits His 26th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron showed off the power that is his main value Sunday versus Cleveland. He would drill a solo homer to put the team up 2-0. The drive was his 26th of the season. He has surpassed his previous best total for a season by 10 already. He is batting […]

Joey Wendle Stays Hot

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle continued a recent upward trend to his offense Sunday versus the Indians. He would hit a ground-rule double to open the scoring in the key seventh inning. Wendle then was drive in shortly afterward. He also made several great defensive plays that ought to help his case to […]

Brandon Lowe Beats Up Cleveland Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Brandon Lowe remained scorching Sunday versus Cleveland. He first homered to open the scoring in the game to make it 1-0. He then slammed a deep double to drive in two runs during the seventh inning to make the game 6-0. The double looked to be mere icing on the cake […]

Ryan Yarbrough Wins 13th Game

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Yarbrough continued his reign as the king of the relief victory in 2018 on Sunday versus the Indians. He came in after the opener and went five innings allowing only one run. He would earn the win to move his amazing season total to 13. He is the first pitcher […]

Mallex Smith Likely Back Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) has rejoined the team Sunday. The rumors and probability suggest he should be activated Monday. He has been out due to a nasty infection that had him hospitalized for a few days. Smith had been batting .385 since August 5 when he was moved to the lead-off spot […]

Chris Stratton Pitches Well Sunday But Takes Loss

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton turned in a solid performance in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Mets. Stratton allowed two runs on three hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with two strikeouts in six innings. Unfortunately for Stratton, Noah Syndergaard pitched a complete game gem, so he took the loss. […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Ugly 25th Save Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias made things interesting while picking up his 25th save of the season in Sunday's 6-4 game against the Cardinals. Iglesias entered the game in the bottom of the 10th inning up by three. He allowed an unearned run to score on no hits and three walks (one intentional) and a […]

Billy Hamilton Hits Two Doubles Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. The speedy 27-year-old has been heating up lately, hitting .345 in his last seven games. Unfortunately, Hamilton has no steals in those games and hasn't stolen a bag since August 11. While the increased […]

Max Muncy Hits 31st Home Run Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old, who was a fantasy All-Star for the first half of the season, has cooled off significantly and has hit just .226 with nine HR in the second half. It would […]

Kenley Jansen Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 3-2 game against the Diamondbacks. Jansen entered the ninth inning down by a run with no outs and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and no walks with a strikeout. Matt Kemp's dramatics in the next half inning […]

Matt Kemp Hits Walk-Off Double Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp once again played the hero in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-2 with a two-run double to win the game. Kemp has been a solid fantasy option this season, posting a .284 batting average with 19 home runs and 74 RBI. Fantasy owners who have benefited from […]

Jonathan Villar Hits Solo Home Run Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Royals. Villar crushed an opposite-field blast off of a Jorge Lopez fastball in the first inning. The 27-year-old has hit .261 with five HR, 14 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 29 games since joining the […]

Colin Moran Provides The Only Offense Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran had three hits and had the only RBI on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Moran has a slash line of .364/.364/.409 over his last 15 games. Moran has a clear path to playing time with David Freese being traded. Moran probably isn't worth picking up for fantasy purposes in […]

David Hess Gets Rocked Sunday, Continues To Struggle

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess had a rough start against the Royals Sunday, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and no walks with three strikeouts in just four innings. The 25-year-old rookie has struggled this season, posting a 3-9 record with a 5.27 ERA in 15 starts. Hess is not worth owning […]

Walker Buehler Undergoing X-Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (foot) left the clubhouse on Sunday to have precautionary X-rays on his left foot. The injury doesn't appear to be too serious, but check back later for the results of his tests. The talented right-hander allowed just one run on two hits while striking out nine and walking […]