Matt Olson Has Cast Removed

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) had his stitches and cast removed from his surgically repaired right hand on Monday, but he's still expected to require a gradual recovery, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson is projected to resume baseball-related activities in five to seven weeks. The left-handed slugger batted .247/.335/.453 with a career-high […]

Jake Lamb To Play Third Base Again?

Arizona Diamondbacks corner infielder Jake Lamb took ground balls at third base on Monday for the first time since last season and told manager Torey Lovullo that he's comfortable playing there again. Lamb spent spring training transitioning to first base, but Christian Walker has been hot to start the year and has been playing over […]

Niko Goodrum Dealing With Sore Calf

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum didn't start on Tuesday against the Yankees due to a sore right calf, but the injury isn't serious and he even appeared later in the game and drew a walk off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and scored on a double. Goodrum is a utility man for the Tigers and has […]

White Sox-Mariners Postponed Thursday

The game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners will be postponed on Thursday due to inclement weather. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez will match up against Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for the team's home opener on Friday now. Lopez gave up four earned runs and six hits while striking out just two in […]

Luke Voit In Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter/first baseman Luke Voit is in the lineup in his usual third spot on Wednesday after being hit in the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning on Tuesday. Voit remained in for the rest of the game before getting X-rays, which came back negative. While there could be lingering […]

Chris Davis Hitless In Last 33 At-Bats

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't had a base hit since Sept. 14, 2018, as he is hitless in his last 33 at-bats. Davis went 0-for-3 with an intentional walk to continue the hitless streak on Tuesday. Davis' albatross contract and Baltimore's lack of organizational talent guarantee playing time for the 33-year-old in the […]

Matt Adams Could Be Available to Pinch Hit

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (back) told manager Dave Martinez that he might be able to pinch hit if needed on Wednesday. Adams fell over a railing attempting to make a catch in Tuesday's game against the Phillies, but remained in the game for a few innings before being pulled with back spasms. Whether he […]

Indians Give Terry Francona Two-Year Extension

The Cleveland Indians signed manager Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension through the 2022 season on Wednesday. His current deal was set to expire after the 2020 season. The soon-to-be 60-year-old has led the Tribe to three straight American League Central titles and the World Series in 2016. The club has made the playoffs […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday, April 4th brings us yet another completely split featured slate with two sets of four games. The first slate kicks of at 1:05 pm with the second slate starting at 6:10 pm. The second slate is officially denoted as the “main” slate, but as both are considered featured you will find picks from both […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another odd slate with both early and late games. Unfortunately, there are only eight total games, with only three coming after 7 PM EST. This article will focus on the "All Day" slate, allowing you to play either late or early games, depending on what slate you like better. In this article, I […]

Luke Voit Expects To Play Wednesday

Visibly upset after getting hit in the hand Tuesday night, New York Yankees first baseman and designated hitter Luke Voit said after his team's loss that he expects to play on Wednesday. The 28-year-old underwent X-rays afterwards, with the results coming back negative. He publicly stated his anger, saying he was "pissed" about getting hit, but […]

Matt Adams Dealing With Back Spasms

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams was removed from the game on Tuesday with back spasms. Adams struck out in his only plate appearance against the Phillies and starter Zach Eflin on Tuesday before he was taken out and replaced by Ryan Zimmerman. Adams is hitless on the year with three […]

Edwin Encarnacion Has Soreness In Hand

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was scratched from the lineup Tuesday night due to soreness in his left hand. The move was strictly precautionary, and he could be back in the lineup on Thursday after the off day on Wednesday. The veteran slugger has five hits in his first 21 at-bats (.238) with a […]

Todd Frazier To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) will start a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday. Frazier could be ready to return from the injured list sometime next week if everything goes according to plan. With rookie first baseman Peter Alonso raking so far, though, it's fair to wonder how much Frazier […]

Matt Adams Exits Game

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams left Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies when Ryan Zimmerman pinch hit for him in the fourth inning. Adams, who was making his first start of the season, took a fall attempting to make a catch in foul territory in the first inning but remained in the game […]

Chad Pinder Scratched, Kendrys Morales In Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. The reason for the decision is currently unknown. The 27-year-old was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during a win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday, but he has batted just .238 through six games this season. Kendrys Morales will draw […]

Justin Bour Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour will be on the bench for Tuesday's contest against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. Bour has been abysmal to start the season, carrying a .056 average and one RBI through 21 plate appearances. Andrelton Simmons will move up to third in the lineup behind Mike Trout while […]

Ryan McMahon Out Against Southpaw

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon is sitting against Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on Tuesday. Garrett Hampson will man the keystone and bat second, while Mark Reynolds will start at first base and hit seventh. Infielder Pat Valaika is serving as the designated hitter in the American League park and will hit ninth. Both […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/2/2019): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got five slates on FanDuel today. The early-only slate starts at 6:35pm eastern time and includes the Yankees-Tigers and Reds-Brewers matchups. The all-day contest starts also at 6:35pm, but includes all 12 games to be played throughout the evening. The main slate begins at 7:05pm and includes 10 games, while the 8:05pm and 10:07pm […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, DraftKings has contests open for games with first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. Light rain is in the forecast for game time in D.C. for the Phillies-Nationals series opener. If the game […]

Greg Bird Taking Reps At Third Base

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird was taking repetitions at third base before the game on Tuesday. Bird hasn't played third base since high school, but the injury to Miguel Andujar (shoulder) has caused the Yankees to think about other options. It's unlikely that Bird would even see enough starts at the hot corner […]

Gary Sanchez, Troy Tulowitzki, Greg Bird Sitting Out

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and first baseman Greg Bird are all resting on Tuesday. Austin Romine is catching and hitting ninth, Gleyber Torres is at the 6 and batting cleanup and Luke Voit is starting at first and hitting third against Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann. Zimmermann flirted with a no-hitter […]

Niko Goodrum Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum will not start Tuesday against Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees. Josh Harrison will start at second base, and John Hicks will start at first, with Goodrum presumably available off the bench if need be. Goodrum is off to a nice start this season, with three doubles and four walks […]

Austin Meadows, Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and first baseman Ji-Man Choi are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Guillermo Heredia is starting in right field and batting sixth, while Yandy Diaz is at first base and hitting leadoff. Christian Arroyo is at the hot corner and is batting ninth. […]

Matt Adams Starting Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams is starting at first base and is batting fifth on Tuesday against Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Ryan Zimmerman will start on the bench. Adams is a much better hitter against righties than against lefties, so he'll be an intriguing power bat on the cheap in DFS for Tuesday's […]

Daniel Murphy Out At Least A Month

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black announced on Tuesday that first baseman Daniel Murphy will miss at least one month due to the avulsion fracture of his left index finger. He suffered the injury fielding a ground ball on Friday and remained in the game to go 1-for-5 with a single. Some combination of Mark Reynolds, […]

Jay Bruce Homers In Third Straight Game

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce unloaded a two-run home run in Monday's victory over the Angels. It was his third in as many days for the big left-handed bat, and he's scored six and driven in six in his this span as well. Bruce got off to a slow start this season but has […]

Peter Alonso To Sit Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso, who hit his first major league home run on Monday, will rest in favor of Dominic Smith on Tuesday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Alonso, 24, has seven hits in 17 at-bats (.412) in his first big league season and also has two runs and six RBI, so […]

Fantasy Exam Room: RotoBaller & Inside Injuries

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]