Bobby Dalbec Hits Eighth Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec made his first start of the year at third base Sunday, and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. It was Dalbec's eighth round-tripper of the year, and his second in the last three games. Dalbec now has a modest four-game hit streak going, with […]

Trevor Larnach Collects A Pair Of Hits Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's loss to the Houston Astros. Larnach singled in his first at-bat and later doubled, with the two-bagger traveling at 107.7 MPH off his bat. The 24-year-old hasn't homered since May 29 but is batting .315 in 38 June at-bats. Larnach hits the ball […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits 12th Homer Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts provided one of very few positive moments for Boston Sunday, hitting his 12th homer off Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray in an 18-4 loss. The home run was Bogaerts' only hit in three at-bats, and he also walked. After missing two consecutive games, this performance will surely reassure fantasy […]

Tony Santillan Solid In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan performed well in his MLB debut on Sunday. Santillan held the Colorado Rockies to one run over 4 2/3 innings of work in a 6-2 win. The rookie hurler came just one out shy of qualifying for the win while striking out five and walking four. Santillan has dealt with […]

Kike Hernandez Drives In Two Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez led off once again Sunday, going 1-for-4 with two RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays. He also struck out twice. Hernandez was given several days off from the top spot in the lineup earlier this week, but it appears he has retaken the job. He has performed better […]

Jose Godoy Picks Up An RBI Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Jose Godoy drove in a run and scored another Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a walk in a victory against Cleveland. He struck out in his other two at-bats. Godoy is clearly the backup behind Tom Murphy for the moment, limiting his fantasy value severely, and Godoy hasn't made much of a case […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Two-Run HR In Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Suarez connected with a second-inning offering from Antonio Senzatela for a two-run shot as part of a three-run inning. The veteran third baseman is not hitting for a high average but he is […]

Cody Bellinger Doesn’t Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) didn't suit up on Sunday against the Rangers. Although he was expected to, the 25-year-old reported that he "just didn't feel right," which prompted skipper Dave Roberts to make the call to keep him out. Bellinger wasn't available on Saturday either, and his status for the team's upcoming […]

Jake Bauers Reaches Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers reached base three times Sunday against his former team, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Bauers has gotten plenty of playing time since coming over from Cleveland, and he has four hits in 15 at-bats in that span. Bauers will hold some value […]

Ryan Jeffers Belts Third Home Run

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers swatted his third home run of the season in Sunday's 14-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Jeffers got the Twins on the board in the fifth inning, sending an 0-1 changeup 414 feet into left field at an exit velocity of 104.3 MPH. The 24-year-old backstop is still hitting just […]

Kyle Seager Breaks Out With Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager had a strong game Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored against Cleveland. The solo homer came off ace Shane Bieber in the top of the third inning and was Seager's 13th of the season. Seager has struggled mightily of late with just […]

Jake Fraley Homers After Replacing Mitch Haniger

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley was not in the starting lineup Sunday, but came on after Mitch Haniger left with a knee contusion. Fraley went 1-for-5 with his fourth home run of the year, a two-run shot off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber. This is his second straight day with a round-tripper, and Fraley has now […]

J.P. Crawford Has Three More Hits Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford had yet another strong game from the leadoff spot Sunday, going 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI in a victory over Cleveland. Lewis has extended his hot streak for quite some time now, with a .383/.456/.574 triple-slash line in June. He doesn't contribute too much in power or speed […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard In Sunday's Loss

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's loss to the Houston Astros. Cruz ripped a 112.6 MPH single in his first at-bat, then later sent a ball 388 feet into the seats at 109.2 MPH for his 13th long ball of the season. The veteran slugger has now […]

Jose Quintana To Throw Another Session On Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session on Monday. The veteran is currently sitting on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation, and if all goes well on Monday, he will report for a rehab assignment sometime soon. Quintana has struggled this season in his first year in […]

Logan Gilbert Sharp In Win Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was sharp Sunday, allowing just one run in 6 2/3 innings against Cleveland. He allowed four hits and one walk while striking out six batters. Gilbert has now been quite effective in his last four outings, and is showing off why he was such a highly-rated prospect. Fantasy managers […]

More Info On Mike Trout Coming Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) continues to make progress toward his full recovery. The former MVP has been out since May 17 because of a Grade 2 right calf strain but continues to work out, focusing on his upper body, core, and conditioning. Although the slugger doesn't currently have a firm return date, […]

Michael Pineda Exits With Forearm Tightness Again, May Miss Some Time

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) was forced to leave Sunday's start with forearm tightness. Pineda pitched four innings, allowing three runs on six hits with one walk and one strikeout. The veteran righty exited after just 64 pitches for the same reason that his June 1 start was cut short. Manager Rocco Baldelli […]

Kurt Suzuki Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki (leg) is considered day-to-day. The veteran is dealing with left leg soreness after getting nailed by a pitch during Friday's meeting against Arizona. The team hasn't called up another catcher, so it appears that Suzuki could be available at some point during upcoming games against Oakland and Detroit. Nonetheless, […]

Javier Baez Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) was held out of Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals. The 28-year-old is still dealing with thumb soreness, an ailment that caused him to miss some games earlier in the week. While there isn't anything to suggest that the veteran will need a trip to the injured list, at least […]

Tanner Houck To Face Hitters Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Hock (forearm) participated in a bullpen session on Sunday and is expected to face hitters soon. The 24-year-old has been out of commission since being shut down in May because of a flexor strain. However, Houck has appeared sparingly for the big club this season, compiling a 0-2 record […]

Zac Gallen Throws In A Simulated Game

Arizona Cardinals starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) participated in a simulated game on Sunday, throwing 46 pitches throughout nearly three innings of work. The righty has been dealing with elbow soreness and has been out since the beginning of May. While the news is positive, the 25-year-old still has some hurdles to clear before he […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Logs Successful Pen Session

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) completed a bullpen session at Wrigley Field on Sunday. If all goes well with his recovery, the southpaw would then be on the bump on Tuesday against Miami. The 32-year-old veteran has struggled and been bothered by consistent back issues throughout the year. Hopefully, the stint […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are now in the thick of June and the halfway point of the season is approaching on the horizon. I know the uphill battle against injuries has been a grind and you've likely aged a ton in these past 2.5 months, but we […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 12

The league's bats are waking up a bit as we enter the hot months of summer, and that is making the SP waiver wire a bit less fun to swim in. Today, we will highlight a diverse group of pitchers that come from all different situations. We have a few guys here that started the […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player, from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players […]

Jose Abreu Has Three Hits In Win On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in a 4-1 win over the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. He's been heating up at the plate as of late, as he has gone 8-for-19 with five doubles, three RBI and three runs scored over his last […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

First base and third base have been a struggle thus far in the fantasy season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez are doing their part to represent the elite at the CI position, but few others are helping out. According to the ESPN player rater (which isn't all that great of a tool, but easily […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

We're barreling toward the halfway point of the 2021 season, and with the onslaught of injuries showing no signs of stopping, diligence on the waiver wire is as crucial as ever. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be the next breakout star. Some may only be useful for […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 12 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]