Jefry Marte Starting at First Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte is in the lineup on Monday, hitting sixth and starting at first base. With Shohei Ohtani out for the immediate future, Marte could see an uptick in playing time while veteran Albert Pujols slides over to designated hitter. The Angels have Marte, Jose Fernandez and Luis Valbuena who […]

Eric Thames Activated Off Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list. However, will not start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Thames will most likely get a pinch-hit opportunity after Travis Shaw. However, Thames should not be expected to get more than two at-bats in the game. With Jesus Aguilar proving […]

Ryan Braun Back To Hitting Third In The Order

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has moved from fifth in the lineup back to third. Braun has had very good success hitting fifth in the lineup, hitting .405 in 27 at-bats. Braun has been heating up as of late with six hits in his last two games and looks to continue his success back in […]

Luke Voit Sent Down to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luke Voit was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. Voit is just 2-for-4 with a home run in a pair of brief major league stints so far this year. He'll likely be up and down throughout the year, serving as a powerful bat off the bench.

Ian Desmond Knocks Two Hits, Steals Base

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond had a good game on Sunday as he smacked a couple of singles and stole his seventh base of the season. It was Desmond's first multi-hit game in nearly two weeks, and he continues to be a black hole for batting average as he fumbles along below the Mendoza […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets For June 12

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 neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an eight-game slate on Monday and the player pool will be scarce. Only two games have an over/under of at least nine total runs and only two teams are heavy favorites (-185 or greater). Thankfully, those two teams have pitchers worthy of a roster spot: Cleveland and St. Louis. The Indians are also […]

Mets Won’t Call Up Peter Alonso “No Matter What” In 2018

If for some reason you’ve been holding onto mashing New York Mets first baseman prospect Peter Alonso in a redraft league, you can probably safely cut bait for 2018. According to Mets radio announcer Howie Rose, citing a “pretty strong source” with the team, the Mets will not call up Alonso to the majors “no […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/11/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight features an eight game main slate, which isn't bad for a Monday night. There's not true ace, but Carlos Carrasco checks in as the highest-priced pitcher on the slate and likely cash game chalk. There are numerous GPP possibilities at the position, highlighted by Madison Bumgarner, Jack Flaherty, and Andrew Heaney. There are also […]

Paul Goldschmidt Drives In Two More Runs Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored while completing the sweep of the Rockies on Sunday. Goldschmidt capped an absolutely dominant series with his sixth and seventh extra base hits at Coors Field. Over the three game set, Goldschmidt drove in nine runs, […]

Miguel Cabrera's Struggles Continue

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back, hamstring) has watched his batting average steadily decline since returning from the disabled list on June 1st. While he's hit safely ten times since his return, he has just two multi-hit games in that stretch and was hitless on Sunday, dropping his average from .323 to .301 on […]

The Dominic Smith Era In Queens Begins

It took much longer than anyone expected, but New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith has finally been called up for good (or so, we think). Smith gets the call to the bigs after the Mets released first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on Monday, finally acknowledging a completely failed experiment. Unfortunately, Smith hasn’t done much in […]

Sophomore Slumps - Should We Worry About Bellinger and Castillo?

The sophomore slump is a phenomenon that all fantasy players fear. A rookie will catch everyone’s attention after seemingly breaking out the previous season, making them a hot commodity in next season’s drafts. After rising significantly higher in drafts than last season, you land who you think will be a star, only to have them […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 […]

C.J. Cron Closing In On Career High In HRs

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit yet another homer Sunday versus the Mariners. The blast was a solo shot and his 15th HR of the season. Not only is he now among the American League leaders, he is also one shy of his career-high of 16. He also leads the team with 36 […]

Adrian Gonzalez Released By The Mets

The New York Mets have released first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. He was mired in a 1-for-19 slump which had brought his batting average down to .237. Gonzalez is in the last year of his huge seven-year deal and had given the Mets six home runs with 26 RBI. Gonzalez used to be a fairly reliable […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Barrels

It's time to revisit the most telling of Statcast numbers - Barrels. You may recall that last time we identified Evan Gattis and Andrew Benintendi as potential buy-low candidates because their power was due to arrive while warning you away from short-term power surgers like Pedro Alvarez and Daniel Palka. Let's see how things have […]

Trey Mancini Picks Up Two Extra-Base Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini has a strong day at the plate Sunday against the Blue Jays, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. The blast to straightaway center field came off of Marco Estrada in the second inning. Mancini also made a leaping catch against the left-field wall to round […]

Max Muncy (1B/3B/OF, LAD) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Max Muncy has a seven game hitting streak going, including a two home run game on June 3rd, and home runs in each of the last three games. At just 42%, he still is criminally underowned. In the […]

Joe Mauer To Go On Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) is heading to Scranton to begin a rehab assignment. Mauer has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a concussion but appears to be ready for live action. There is not a definite timetable for how long he will be on the rehab assignment but it is […]

Eric Thames Hits Home Run In Rehab Appearance

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs in a minor league rehab game with Triple-A Colorado Springs. With an appearance like this, it's almost certain that Thames is ready to go. In the upcoming days, expect Thames to be activated from the disabled list. When he […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 11

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. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Eric Hosmer Goes Yard, Stays Hot Sunday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer Sunday against the Miami Marlins. The dinger was Hosmer's eighth of the season and he now holds a .292/.375/.479 slash with 30 RBI, 33 runs and three steals. Hosmer's counting stats have lagged this season but he's still supplying a respectable average […]

Eric Thames Should Make Final Rehab Start Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (thumb) should make the final start of his rehab assignment at Triple-A on Sunday. Thames will play the outfield and if all goes well he should rejoin the Brewers Monday, and be active for the Chicago Cubs series. Prior to hitting the disabled list, Thames had a .250 batting […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/10/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We’ve got a large Sunday slate on DraftKings today. Usually DraftKings doesn’t lump games that start after 3:00 PM EST into the main slate on Sundays, but they extended it today and got the two games with the highest Vegas O/U totals on the slate. ARI @ COL has an 11.5 O/U and HOU @ […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/10/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Sunday DFS players. We have a typical strong slate of games with the usual risk of players being rested after a Saturday night contest, so be sure to check lineups before game time. There are quite a few strong options at starting pitcher such as reigning Cy Young winners Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber […]

The Cut List (Week 11): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 11 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at four players who came into the season with huge expectations. All of these players were drafted in all standard formats. Jonathan Schoop is fresh off a 3.8 WAR, 32 HR season that propelled him to fantasy stardom, Billy Hamilton stole […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

The Corner Store is open! It is week 11 and there are still so many good options on the waiver wire. Continue to stay fluid with your lineup and ride the hot hand. Don't get attached. However, make a decision and initiate movement to get that player. Do not let someone else grab them while […]

Jake Bauers With A Couple Of Career Firsts Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers reached a few milestones Saturday. He recorded his first two hits of his MLB career. Bauers also recorded his first double and extra-base hit of his career. Finally, he also scored his first career run. Bauers, who had five home runs and 10 steals at Triple-A this season. […]

Ji-Man Choi Hits Pinch-Hit Grand Slam

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Ji-Man Choi hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead grand slam in the 12-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. While Choi was struggling in his short time with the team, this was a huge moment for him as it was not only his first career grand slam, but it also gave the team the […]