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. […]

Trea Turner Goes Hitless In Win Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 0-for-4 with a walk in a 5-0 win over the Giants on Sunday afternoon. It was his second straight game in which he was held without a hit, as he's been mired in a small slump over his last seven games, where he is slashing .214/.290/.214 with two RBI […]

Wil Crowe Strikes Out Eight On Sunday Afternoon

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wil Crowe looked sharp on the mound on Sunday afternoon, allowing two runs over five innings while striking out eight, but he did not factor into the decision in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers. It was a nice bounce back performance from Crowe in his first start back after he […]

Ben Gamel Has Three Hits On Sunday Afternoon

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel went 3-for-4 with two doubles in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday afternoon. After a rough start to the year with Cleveland, Gamel has looked better at the plate in Pittsburgh, as he is slashing .243/.295/.414 with one home run, four RBI and seven runs scored over 27 […]

J.T. Realmuto Collects Two RBI Versus Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a win over the Yankees on Sunday. The Philly backstop is now slashing .295/.406/.495 to go with six homers and 26 RBI in 47 games. He's sporting a career-high 13.6 percent walk rate and has cut his strikeout rate from […]

Jacob Stallings Homers In Loss To Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings went 1-for-4 with a home run in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. It was Stallings' first home run since May 20, as he now has five homers on the year and is slashing .224/.317/.398 with 26 RBI and 15 runs scored over 50 games. He's been in […]

Josh Fleming Earns Win Sunday Over Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming earned his sixth win of the season after tossing four scoreless innings in a 7-1 victory over the Orioles on Sunday afternoon. Pitching behind Michael Wacha, Fleming allowed just one walk with three strikeouts over four innings, as he put up a nice bounce-back performance after allowing five runs […]

Taylor Walls Has Three Hits, Drives In Two In Win

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in a 7-1 win over the Orioles on Sunday. After a slow start to his major league career, Walls has begun to heat up at the plate in the month of June, slashing .286/.390/.429 with one home […]

Randy Arozarena Hits Grand Slam In Win Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in a 7-1 win over the Orioles on Sunday. It was Arozarena's eighth homer of the season, as he is now slashing .261/.342/.412 with 10 steals, 34 RBI and 42 runs scored over 61 games. He's been heating up at the plate recently, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected To Return By Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (pectoral) is expected to be healthy enough to return to action by Tuesday after his early exit on Sunday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said after the game that the team doesn't believe the pectoral tightness that caused Acuna's early exit will become a […]

Mitch Haniger Diagnosed With Bone Bruise On Knee

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) was diagnosed with a bone bruise on his knee after exiting early on Sunday, and is being considered day-to-day, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Haniger left the game after fouling a pitch off his knee in the top of the first inning, and had to be helped off […]

Ryan McMahon Swats A Solo Home Run

Colorado Rockies' third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 6-2 loss to the Reds on Sunday. McMahon pulled the Rockies to within one run in the top of the seventh inning when he took Heath Hembree deep for a solo home run. It was his 15th […]

Jean Segura Has Three Hits For Third Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura made some personal history against the Yankees on Sunday as he collected three hits for the third-straight game, the first time in his career the 31-year-old has accomplished this feat. Segura went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored as he raised his batting average to .339 this […]

C.J. Cron Draws Three Walks In Sunday's Loss

Colorado Rockies' first baseman C.J. Cron went 0-for-1 with three walks in a 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Rockies couldn't get much going with their bats on Sunday, knocking six hits and scoring just two runs. Cron reached base three times with walks but no one was able to knock him […]

Antonio Senzatela Takes The Loss On Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela took the loss when he allowed five runs on eight hits with four strikeouts across six innings in a 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Senzatela gave up three runs in the second inning when Joey Votto poked an RBI single and Eugenio Suarez swatted a two-run homer. […]

Odubel Herrera Continues Hot Hitting Atop Philly Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in a win over the Yankees on Sunday. Herrera has been on fire since taking over the leadoff role on May 30. In that time, Herrera is batting .333 with a .373 on-base percentage. He's scored 12 runs in 11 games […]

Jake Odorizzi Will Pitch Out Of Bullpen On Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi will pitch out of the bullpen during Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old has been horrendous during his six starts this season. It sounds like the plan is for Lance McCullers Jr. to start and Odorizzi will follow him out of the bullpen. This is reportedly a […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 12

You know, I probably put way more effort into this intro for this column than is necessary. Most people probably just skip down to where the list begins and don't even read this first part. So I could really say whatever I want here. Pancakes. Shih Tzu. Coconuts. Anyways, back to baseball: looking back at […]

Javier Baez Scratched On Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) has been scratched from Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He missed a few games earlier in the week due to soreness in his thumb. He struggled heavily over the last two games, so the Cubs will give Baez a day off here. Hopefully this isn't something that […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 12

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 12 of the MLB season (6/14 through 6/20). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups in order to gain an edge […]