Willy Adames and Johnny Field Starting Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames and outfielder Johnny Field will both start Wednesday. Adames will play second with Joey Wendle covering third and Matt Duffy receiving a day off. Field will play right field, Carlos Gomez will be the designated hitter and C.J. Cron will sit. In addition, Adeiny Hechavarria will hit second as […]

Ryan Braun To Have Cryotherapy Procedure On Thumb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will miss his second consecutive game in a row to deal with a thumb issue, and he'll undergo a cryotherapy procedure. This now marks the fifth time Braun has had his thumb frozen and adds to the numerous list of injury issues that Braun has dealt with. This is to be […]

Joey Gallo Starting, Ronald Guzman Sitting Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo will get the start at first base Wednesday. Gallo sat for Tuesday's game as the Rangers are looking for ways to get Adrian Beltre time as the designated hitter. Ronald Guzman is the man who misses out Wednesday, and it appears as though Guzman, Gallo, Rougned Odor and possibly Jurickson […]

Joe Mauer Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Mauer appears to just be getting a day of rest after recently returning to action following a concussion. The veteran infielder was activated from the 10-day disabled list on June 15 and has three hits in 15 at-bats since. Logan Morrison […]

Freddie Freeman Scores Run In Loss To Jays

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't have a huge day on Wednesday, going 1-for-4 and scoring a run. Despite a slight cold spell that saw him hit .250 over the past week, he still possesses a .332/15/49 line. Keep starting him.

Ian Desmond Smashes Another Homer

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond played cleanup in a back-to-back-to-back jack situation on Tuesday as he drilled his 15th home run of the season. Though his batting average is still depressed from a huge dose of atrocious luck earlier in the season, Desmond is second on the team in home runs with 15, has […]

John Hicks Not Starting Wednesday

The new everyday first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, John Hicks, will get a breather on Wednesday. Filling in for the injured Miguel Cabrera (biceps), Hicks has moved over from his role as the backup catcher to occupy first base. He has been hitting out of the fifth slot in the order, but with no […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back to a pretty balanced split-slate Wednesday. Five games are taking place under the sun at the 12:35 Early Only slate, and there are seven games being played under the lights for the 7:05 Main slate. A nice handful of quality pitchers are taking the bump in each slate, too! You can also read […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are 14 games today, but once again they are broken down into two seven games slates. This article will be focused around the later slate, which has been labeled as the "featured" slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/20/18. The lineup picks […]

Nick Pratto Wins All-Star Game MVP

Kansas City Royals top prospect Nick Pratto dominated in the Single-A All-Star game on Tuesday night as he blasted a home run and drove in four runs en route to winning the MVP award. Pratto was one of four Lexington Legends named to the All-Star team, and the Royals organization has high hopes for the […]

Paul Goldschmidt Swats Another Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. The home run was Goldschmidt's 16th of the season and fourth in his last six games. Thanks to an incredible June (.423/.512/.915), Goldy has re-established himself as one of the premiere batters in […]

Dominic Smith Makes First Career Outfield Start, Still Struggles

When New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith struggled in his initial call to the big leagues near the end of 2017, many chalked it up to rookie nerves and looked past it. His short time in the Majors since being called up on June 12, however, is now leading many to believe Smith is simply […]

Two Doubles In Four Games For Justin Smoak

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak has disappointed fantasy owners mightily in 2018, but at least for one night he didn’t completely let them down. In an 11-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Smoak finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. It’s Smoak’s second double in four games, but in […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 21

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Joey Votto Hits Grand Slam Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and two walks to help down the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The grand slam was the third of Votto's illustrious career and gave him seven homers and 36 RBI on the season. The All-Star first baseman has seen his power numbers dip significantly […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 12: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 12)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. The Juan Soto hype train has seemed to gone off the rails […]

C.J. Cron Ties Career High In Homers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit his 16th home run of the season Tuesday versus the Astros. This tied his career high, which he set and tied each of the last three seasons. The HR opened the scoring up in the game. He also leads the team with 37 RBI. He is currently […]

Trey Mancini Crushes Two-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Nationals. Mancini blasted a Jefry Rodriguez fastball into the left center field seats in the fourth inning. The HR was Mancini's first hit in his last three games. The 26-year-old has struggled at the plate lately […]

Matt Carpenter Drives in Three Runs on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had an excellent game on Tuesday, hitting a home run and a double. He drove in three runs and scored two. After a terrible start to the season, Carpenter has been on fire lately, moving his batting average up to .239 and his OPS to an even .800. He […]

Chris Davis Not Likely To Be In Lineup Anytime Soon

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't played at all since June 11, and it doesn't look like he will be in the lineup in the near future. After finally being benched in wake of a horrific .150/.227/.227 triple slash line with just four homers, Davis hasn't even seen a single […]

Chris Davis Remains Out of The Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Davis has been benched for six straight games, so fantasy owners should not expect him back anytime soon. At this point, Davis has no business being owned in mixed leagues.

Luis Valbuena Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Valbuena is out of the lineup on Tuesday. Valbuena has been a consistent starter for the Angels with injuries taking out Shohei Ohtani, Zack Cozart and Jefry Marte. However, he will head to the bench against right-hander Matt Koch on Tuesday. There's no word if Valbuena is battling an injury […]

Joey Gallo Sitting Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo will receive a day off Tuesday. Gallo is the odd man out as the Rangers try to keep Jurickson Profar, Adrian Beltre and Shin-Soo Choo in their lineup. Gallo has not been having a great season, but against right-handed pitchers he has at least been palatable, so it is a […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

Logan Morrison, Max Kepler Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman and designated hitter Logan Morrison and outfielder Max Kepler are sitting against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Robbie Grossman will take Morrison's place at DH, veteran Joe Mauer will start at first, Taylor Motter will start at right field and Ryan LaMarre will man center field. Chris Sale has enjoyed […]

Pirates Call Up Jose Osuna

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up corner infielder Jose Osuna from the Indianapolis Indians. They also activated relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez from the 10-day disabled list. To make room for these two, the Bucs have optioned relief pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas and catcher Jacob Stallings to Triple-A. Osuna has been dominating minor league pitchers with a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/19/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a plethora of games tonight, and they are all on one slate. That does not happen often, but it always makes for a fun night when it does. It leaves the door open for multiple different forms of lineup construction, as well. If you're looking to stack tonight, there are a few elite […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 12

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 […]