Yusei Kikuchi Has Start Pushed Back

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (illness) had Sunday's scheduled start pushed back due to an illness. Kikuchi was reportedly feeling under the weather over the past couple of days, so the Mariners opted to be cautious and push his next outing to Monday against the Oakland Athletics. The southpaw has some relatively alarming underlying […]

Nick Ahmed Sitting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed is getting a breather on Sunday. Ahmed is 3-for-12 with three doubles over his last five games played. Josh Rojas will get the start at shortstop and bat fifth against Rockies' righty Jon Gray. Rojas is heating up, having collected a hit in each of his past three games, including […]

Victor Robles Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Robles injured his right ankle this past Wednesday, and the team called it a right ankle sprain. Manager Dave Martinez said the team placed him on the injured list Sunday rather than Tuesday, their original plan, to give him a […]

Luis Arraez In Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (shoulder) is in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Arraez appeared to injure his shoulder while attempting to steal second base during Saturday's game, though he remained in the game and was able to put together some solid at-bats, so it wasn't looked at as something serious. […]

Jorge Polanco Remains Out Sunday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Indians. This will be Polanco's third missed game with ankle soreness. The 27-year-old should still be considered day-to-day, as the issue is reportedly something he was playing through. Polanco's next chance to return will be on […]

Nelson Cruz To Miss Fourth Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz has missed each of the last three games as he continues to deal with wrist soreness stemming from a hit by pitch during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader. The veteran slugger is still considered […]

Kenta Maeda Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Maeda, who was forced to exit each of his last two starts with groin tightness, is officially dealing with a right adductor strain. This will be the veteran right-hander's first stint on the injured list as a member of […]

Clint Frazier Returns To Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (neck) is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox. Frazier had missed the previous five games with a neck issue but is back in right field and batting eighth against White Sox lefty Dallas Keuchel. Frazier is 2-for-8 with a home run and […]

Jacob deGrom To Start Tuesday Against Rockies

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will make his next start on Tuesday against the Rockies, according to manager Luis Rojas. deGrom's imminent return from the 10-day injured list is welcome news to fantasy managers and the Mets, as he has pitched to a 0.68 ERA and 1.03 FIP with a 65:7 strikeout-to-walk […]

Christian Arroyo Expected To Be Activated Tuesday

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo (hand) is expected to return to the major league club on Tuesday, following a team off day on Monday. Arroyo has been out since May 6 with a hand injury, and has spent the last few days on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. Prior to the injury, […]

Owen Miller Batting Sixth Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Owen Miller is playing DH and batting sixth against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Miller was acquired in the trade that sent Mike Clevinger to the San Diego Padres and was recently called up after Franmil Reyes hit the IL with a strained abdomen. The Indians are wasting no time putting him […]

Xander Bogaerts Rests On Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday afternoon. With a team off day on Monday, this gives Bogaerts back-to-back days to rest. Bogaerts has been arguably the best offensive shortstop in the majors this season with a 1.004 OPS, ten homers, and four steals. Fantasy managers can expect him back […]

J.D. Martinez Sits Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez will get the day off Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. With a team day off Monday, this will give him two days to rest. Martinez has gotten plenty of time in the outfield in National League parks, so this is not an indication that he will sit in […]

Echopark Automotive Texas Grand Prix: DraftKings, FanDuel, Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

Heading into Sunday's (May 23) inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas, there are a plethora of unknowns. What will the starting lineup look like? Will it rain? Who will be quick if it doesn't rain? See what I'm getting at? For just the third time this season, Cup drivers had practice, […]

Alex Verdugo Remains Out Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies. Verdugo strained his hamstring on Friday, and received the day off Saturday. Verdugo was meant to get checked out Sunday, so an updated prognosis may be forthcoming. In the meantime, Danny Santana is manning center field. Fantasy managers should […]

Harold Ramirez Collects Two Hits Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Harold Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. Ramirez has been solid since getting the call up earlier this month. He is now hitting .250 with two home runs and five RBI across his first 48 at-bats and has found himself hitting in the middle […]

Chris Bassitt Twirls Gem Versus Angels Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings pitched to earn his fourth win of the season Saturday at the Angels. Bassitt was in control all night as he scattered five hits and a walk while picking up eight strikeouts. The 32-year-old righty continues to be money for the A's […]

Cesar Hernandez Hits Walk-Off Home Run Saturday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run to walk off the Twins in the Indians' 5-3 win Saturday afternoon. Hernandez hit a shot to right field off Twins reliever Alex Colome in the bottom of the tenth inning. Hernandez is really starting to heat up as he is now […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Six Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber went 5 1/3 innings pitched while allowing three earned runs on eight hits and one walk and also striking out six. Bieber has not been as sharp in his recent starts but has still been proving fantasy players with a solid 3.22 ERA and 98 strikeouts across 65 innings […]

Adam Engel Set To Begin Rehab Assignment On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment on Monday in Triple-A Charlotte. Engel has been sidelined all season after suffering a Grade 3 right hamstring strain at the end of spring training. The outfielder is a defensive specialist, but had a nice 2020 season with three home runs and 12 […]

Franmil Reyes Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Franmil Reyes (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list. Infielder Owen Miller was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Reyes was removed from Saturday's game after straining his left abdominal muscle on a swing in the sixth inning. Reyes has had a solid 2021 campaign so far, slashing […]

Andrew Vaughn Resting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will receive Sunday afternoon off versus the New York Yankees. Vaughn has been in a slump and has just two hits over his last 23 at-bats. Vaughn will be replaced by infielder Jake Lamb on Sunday. Lamb will bat second versus Jameson Taillon. Lamb is hitting .188 on […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9

Week 9 of the fantasy baseball season is here and man, does it feel good to have it happen in mid-May rather than September. This time last year, fantasy playoffs were starting. This season, we've got a long way to go and I for one could not be more excited we still have over four […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Injuries have been up around the league, and middle infielders haven't been spared, so things are looking a bit thin out there on the ol' waiver wire. You can still find help, though, and that's the goal of this exercise. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be the […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Arguably, the three best teams in baseball to this point reside in the NL West. That imbalance can be felt in the records of the 'other' teams in that division. The same thing can hold true in fantasy, especially this early in a season. Not everyone's record (in head-to-head leagues) is created equal. People can […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 9 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. […]

Carlos Carrasco Still Weeks Away From Return

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring), currently on the 60-day injured list, still has not started throwing off a mound. He is merely playing catch at this point. As a result, Carrasco, initially expected to return to the Mets around the week of May 9, remains weeks away from a return to the […]

Trimming the Fat - FFPC Best Ball Slim Draft Strategy (QB/RB)

Perhaps the most popular format in FFPC Best Ball leagues is their 28-round 12-team team formats. These leagues follow a relatively standard roster format, requiring you to start the following on a weekly basis: 1 Quarterback 2 Running Backs 2 Wide Receivers 1 Tight End 2 Flex 1 Kicker 1 Defense They are a lot […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Tennessee Titans Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]