TJ Friedl - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder TJ Friedl, off of the IL on May 7 to resume his everyday duties in the outfield. He has started off by collecting four hits across his first three games played and has collected an RBI and stolen base. Friedl... Read More
Fantasy Football Quarterback Winners From the 2024 NFL Draft
For every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction. It’s Isaac Newton’s third law of motion: If this, then that. Newton probably didn’t know it at the time, but this same law of motion can be attributed to fantasy football, too. If this team drafts this player, then this player loses value. It’s pretty... Read More
Ketel Marte Continues Home Run Tear
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte hit his third home run in his last six games, a 400-foot boomer to right center field in the third inning of Friday's 4-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. Marte's homer, his eighth of the season, cut the deficit 2-1 and proved to be his only hit of the night in five at-bats.... Read More
Nick Castellanos Homers As Bat Continues To Perk Up
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit his third homer of the season to help Philadelphia to an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Since April 20, Castellanos has hit .275/.333/.478 to help boost his batting average to .207, a 54-point jump in batting average since he ended the April 19 loss to the... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 7)
As you know by now, I like to take a look around MLB as we head into the weekend and see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking... Read More
Matt McLain Cleared To Resume Throwing And Running
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (shoulder) has been cleared to resume throwing and running. McLain might be able to start swinging a bat in six weeks, which he said would help determine a clearer timeline for his rehab. Both McLain and manager David Bell have also reaffirmed that the goal is for the infielder... Read More
Jorge Soler Begins Hitting Progression
San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler (shoulder) began a hitting progression on Friday. Soler said that he was feeling "extremely well" and had no pain in his strained right shoulder on Wednesday. The fact that Soler didn't face a shutdown from baseball activities and is already hitting means he has a great chance of... Read More
Lane Thomas Ramping Up Activity
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) took batting practice on the field prior to Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox after doing so for the first time in his rehab on Tuesday at Nationals Park. Thomas has continued to run and throw as well, so the next step for him is to run the... Read More
Kodai Senga Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Senga is trying to get himself right mechanically, and that if the hurler continues to feel better, he could throw another bullpen session, throw live batting practice, or begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Even if Senga's... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Set To Start Saturday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (elbow) has rejoined the team and is likely to be reinstated from the injured list on Saturday to start against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. After throwing 5 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts for Single-A Jupiter on Sunday, Luzardo is all set to return to Miami's rotation following a... Read More
Gerrit Cole Throws Long Toss Friday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) threw long toss prior to Friday's game against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and is expected to throw a full bullpen session on Saturday morning. Manager Aaron Boone said the plan is to have Cole ramp up his baseball activities, but an exact timetable for his return... Read More
Robert Gasser Twirls Gem In Major-League Debut
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser twirled a scoreless gem in his major-league debut during Friday's victory over the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, allowing just two hits with four strikeouts. You couldn't ask for a better showing in Gasser's first taste of big-league action, and the hurler got plenty of run support to record the... Read More
Nick Gonzales Drives In Two In Season Debut
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit fifth in his season debut during Friday's loss to the division-rival Chicago Cubs, driving in two runs in the loss. In his first big-league at-bat of 2024, Gonzales hit a two-run single to plate Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead in the... Read More
Yennier Cano Trending Up, Notches Second Save
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano notched his second save of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, throwing a scoreless ninth inning on one hit with a strikeout. The O's are searching for answers when it comes to a closer right now; veteran stopper Craig Kimbrel threw in the seventh... Read More
Charlie Morton Fans Seven In Quality Start
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton tossed seven strong innings in Friday's victory over the division-rival New York Mets, giving up one run on three hits (one home run) and one walk with seven strikeouts. Besides the seven punchouts, Morton's highlight of the night came when he escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second inning... Read More