Jason Vargas Shuts Down Nationals on Friday

New York Mets left-hander Jason Vargas tossed a quality start against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Vargas went six shutout innings, allowing just three hits to go along with a season-high eight strikeouts. This was the third straight start in which the southpaw has allowed two runs or less. It was also his second […]

Miguel Sano Drives In One Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 0-for-3 with one RBI in his team's 7-1 loss to the Oakland A's on Friday. Sano's fourth-inning sacrifice fly gave the Twins their only run of the ballgame. The veteran third baseman is now hitting .210 with a .697 OPS, 11 homers, 30 runs, and 38 RBI in […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches 29th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in his team's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The third baseman did his best to win the game for his team, blasting a ninth-inning shot to tie up the game at 2-2. Suarez continues to put together a career […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 22

It's never too late to buy or sell from the plethora of talented players available in fantasy baseball waiver pools. Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded on the wire. In this case, think of it as a short-term investment that comes at a low […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 22) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 22, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Michael Perez Drives In Four Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez had the best offensive game of his major league career Friday versus Boston. He would drive in a total of four runs in the span of two innings during the game. The four RBI equaled his career total coming into the game. He is a rookie this season who […]

Willy Adames Has Big Game Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames had a big fantasy game Friday versus the Red Sox. He would go 2-for-3 with a walk. Adames would hit a two-run homer, end with three runs scored and even stole a base. Adames has only played 55 games so far this season so his counting stats are a […]

Mallex Smith Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. The story evolved as the day went on, starting with Smith waking up feeling sick at 3 a.m. Friday morning. He would be held out of the lineup and sent to see the doctor. He ended up being hospitalized with […]

Jeremy Jeffress Blows Save Friday

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress gave up a run on two hits and a walk on Friday night against the Pirates to blow the save. Though it may seem like bad news, there is actually a silver lining to this. This was the third save opportunity in a row for Jeffress after converting the last […]

Wade Miley Hit Hard Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starter Wade Miley gave up two runs through five innings on Friday. Though the results don't seem bad, he allowed 10 hits and walked a batter while only striking out four. Miley rarely gets through six innings and doesn't strike anyone out, so he doesn't offer a whole lot of upside this late […]

Gio Gonzalez Rebounds Versus Mets

Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez took a loss against the Mets on Friday but looked sharp regardless. The Mets are one of the worst teams in the league against left-handed pitching, so it was a bit of a cakewalk for Gonzalez. Nevertheless, allowing only one run over seven innings is commendable. The Nationals' lefty has […]

Wil Myers Returns To Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Wil Myers (nose) is back in the lineup Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Myers missed a couple of games after suffering a nose laceration fielding ground balls during warmups earlier this week. He’ll bat second and man the hot corner. Myers is batting .207 in August with nine strikeouts […]

Jeff Samardzija Had Soreness During Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) threw four shutout innings during a rehab start on Wednesday. It seemed like things were headed in the right direction for Samardzija, but not anymore. Samardzija reportedly had soreness during his rehab start and is seeing doctors on Friday. There is a good chance that his 2018 […]

Adam Wainwright Will Make Rehab Start Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) will make a rehab start on Sunday in Memphis. Wainwright is getting stretched out to see if he can return as a starter. He is aiming to throw four innings on Sunday. Wainwright could return to the Cardinals as a starting pitcher, but a relief role seems […]

Adrian Beltre is Sitting Out on Friday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The Rangers are playing in a National League park, so it's not surprising to see the veteran slugger get the day off. Jurickson Profar will play third base and bat fifth versus righty Dereck […]

Yasiel Puig Scratched from Lineup on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday. Puig was originally in the lineup, but was scratched in favor of Cody Bellinger. It's unclear why the Dodgers decided to give Puig the night off, but maybe he's available off the bench. Matt Kemp will start in right […]

Matt Shoemaker Throws Simulation Game

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) threw a 45-pitch three inning simulation against minor leaguers on Friday. He could head out on a rehab assignment early next week. Shoemaker has only made one start this season, but could find himself on the mound for the Angels sometime in September. He's not worth a look […]

George Springer Remains Out on Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (quad) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer missed the entire three-game series with the Mariners. The Astros were hopeful Springer could return on Friday, but that is not the case. Tony Kemp is starting in center field and batting ninth versus […]

Nelson Cruz is Sitting Out in NL Park

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mariners are in Arizona, so they don't have the designated hitter available for this contest. Seattle plays their next five games in NL parks, so Cruz could be seeing plenty of time off. He is […]

DJ LeMahieu is Out of the Lineup Friday

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It appears this is just a rare day off for LeMahieu. Ryan McMahon will start at second base and bat seventh against righty Miles Mikolas. McMahon is worth a look in NL-only leagues, but […]

Adalberto Mondesi Returns to the Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals infielder Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He missed the last three games against the Rays due to a hamstring issue. Mondesi is playing shortstop and batting ninth against righty Mike Clevinger on Friday. He's been in a slump lately, so Mondesi […]

Jorge Bonifacio is Back in the Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio (back) will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Bonifacio was forced to miss three games against the Rays due to a stiff back. He's back in the lineup batting fifth and playing right field versus righty Mike Clevinger. Bonifacio can be avoided in […]

Josh Harrison Remains Out With Hamstring Issue

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Harrison has been out of the lineup the last three games, but has been available off the bench. It doesn't sound like the injury will send him to the disabled list, but it could linger the […]

Josh Bell is Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. It appears this is a rest day for Bell who has not done much at the plate lately. Francisco Cervelli will play first base and bat fifth versus lefty Wade Miley. Elias Diaz will be […]

Corey Dickerson is Out of the Lineup Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dickerson does not hit lefty pitching well and does not have a hit versus Friday's starter Wade Miley in his career. Adam Frazier will lead off and play left field on Friday. Frazier has been in […]

Jonathan Schoop is Sitting Out Friday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Schoop (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The struggling Schoop has started in just two of the Brewers last six games. Orlando Arcia who has been awful with the bat this season is starting over him. Arcia will play shortstop and bat eighth […]

Eric Young Jr. To Start in Left Field Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in left field on Friday, batting ninth. With Justin Upton (finger) on the DL and Jabari Blash optioned to Triple-A, Young serves to pick up starts in the interim. He is a cheap source of steals in deeper leagues, with four on the year in 21 […]

Eric Thames is Out of the Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Thames has been battling a knee issue, but returned to the lineup on Tuesday. He has not played since then, but it might be because of matchups and not injury. Regardless, Jesus Aguilar will play […]

David Fletcher Returns to Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (knee) is back in Friday's lineup, batting second and playing second. Fletcher left Wednesday's game with a knee contusion, but after an off day Thursday he is back. The rookie is hitting .281 with one home run and one steal on the year, and is only an option in […]

Shohei Ohtani Not in Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in Friday's lineup against Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros. Ohtani has frequently sat against left-handers, and Friday is no exception. Albert Pujols will serve as the DH, with Jefry Marte drawing the start at first base. Ohtani is hitting .270 with 13 home runs and […]