Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 25: 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 […]

Joey Wendle Records Four Hits Tuesday Versus Texas

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle quietly contributed to the team effort Tuesday versus the Rangers. While Snell's milestone and, to a lesser degree, Adames HR grabbed the most attention coming out of the 4-0 victory, Wendle made his impact on the game. Wendle would produce four hits which tied the most in his […]

Neil Walker's Blast Propels Yankees To Victory

The New York Yankees only had three hits against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night in the Bronx. They still managed to prevail, however, as Neil Walker provided the biggest hit of the game. Starting at first base over Luke Voit and Greg Bird, the 33-year-old stepped up to the plate in the seventh with […]

X-Rays Negative On Travis Shaw

Updating a previous report, X-rays turned up negative on Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw (knee) after he was hit by a pitch and left the game early on Tuesday. Shaw is likely just dealing with a knee contusion and could return very soon. There's a chance he might not even need to miss a game. […]

Travis Shaw Injured Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw (knee) left the game early on Tuesday with a bruised right knee after he was hit by a pitch. Shaw scored a run in his lone plate appearance before leaving the game. It's unknown how serious this injury is, but hopefully for Shaw owners he won't need to miss much […]

Nick Senzel To Play Outfield In Instructional League

Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel (finger), the team's top prospect, played second base at Triple-A Louisville this year, shortstop in big league spring training and is in Arizona this week to learn the outfield during the instructional league. The 23-year-old will play in games starting on Oct. 1, and the Reds envision him playing a […]

Angels Recall Sherman Johnson

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled infielder Sherman Johnson. To make room on the active roster, they have added starter Nick Tropeano (shoulder) to the 60-day DL. Tropeano was not expected to pitch again this season, so this has no bearing on his status. Johnson, 28, has been in LA's system since 2012. He will […]

Joe Panik is Sitting Out on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Panik will sit out against the left-handed starting pitcher. Chase D'Arnaud will bat second and play second base versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. d'Arnaud can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

David Fletcher Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hamstring) is not in the lineup on Tuesday. Kaleb Cowart is playing second base in his absence, batting eighth. First baseman Jose Fernandez has moved up to second, where Fletcher had been hitting previously. Fletcher suffered a left hamstring strain on Sunday, and although it has not been officially […]

Starlin Castro is Sitting on Tuesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a rare day off for the veteran infielder. Miguel Rojas will cover second base and bat second versus righty Stephen Strasburg. Rojas is not really worth a look in DFS contests […]

Jose Altuve Hitting .245 In September

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is 12-for-49 (.245) through 13 games played in September. The reigning MVP has lacked consistency since returning from the disabled list with a knee injury. It is fair to question whether Altuve is 100% even though he has hits in eight of his last 10 games. It still has […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/18/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a large Monday slate, we have another massive Tuesday slate. There are 15 games today, but only 14 on the main slate. The other game features the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, but we will not be covering that game in this article. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-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 […]

Jeff McNeil Notches Another Multi-Hit Game on Monday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil had another impressive game on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. McNeil went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and one RBI. In his last 10 games, the young second baseman has four games with at least three hits. He has also struck out only three times during […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Monday's 8-2 win against the Rockies. Muncy took Jon Gray deep in the third inning for his 33rd HR of the season. Muncy has cooled off significantly after a great first half but still has a decent .255/.388/.577 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25

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 […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Injures Calf Monday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (calf) suffered a Grade 1 strain of his left calf on Monday and will be evaluated on Tuesday. Cabrera was hitless in three plate appearances before leaving this game. While a Grade 1 strain is the least severe, this could still end his season with not many games left. Cabrera […]

Brian Dozier is Out Again on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Dozier has only started eight games this month, so his playing time has really taken a hit lately. Fantasy owners really can't count on him down the stretch. Kike Hernandez will play second base […]

Robinson Cano is Sitting Out on Monday

Seattle Mariners infielder Robinson Cano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for the veteran slugger. Dee Gordon will cover second base and bat ninth against lefty Framber Valdez. Gordon does not have much upside batting that low in the […]

Josh Harrison Sitting Out Third Straight Game on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Harrison has been dealing with lingering hamstring issues, so the Pirates have been cautious with him over the last few weeks. Harrison should not be counted on in fantasy leagues right now. Adam Frazier […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s a 12-game slate on Monday night, as all matchups start at 7:05pm EST, or later. Three of those games have an over/under of at least nine total runs, with the TB/TEX game leading the way at 10.5 total runs. As for the pitching on the docket, no team is a heavy favorite (-200 odds, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a pretty full Monday slate filled with middle-tier pitchers. With that kind of slate, I generally look to the positive hitting environments, in this case the focus will be on the Rays at Rangers and Reds at Brewers. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25

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 […]

Brandon Lowe With Decisive Hit Sunday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Brandon Lowe provided the eventual game-winner Sunday versus the Athletics. In the seventh inning, Lowe would come up with two runners on-base. He would slash a triple to drive them both in to make the score 5-0. Oakland would later hit a grand slam so Lowe's blow ended up being […]

Brock Holt Hits Two-Run Blast On Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Brock Holt was 1-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Mets. Holt now has five homers on the season, to go along with 41 RBI, 33 runs scored, seven stolen bases, and a .262 average. His fantasy value is severely capped […]

David Fletcher Could Miss Rest Of Season

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hamstring) will be evaluated on Monday after leaving the game early on Sunday with a left hamstring strain, but manager Mike Scioscia isn't optimistic about Fletcher's chances of returning this year with limited games left. The rookie had a double in his only plate appearances on Sunday and pulled […]

Javier Baez, Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs middle infielder Javier Baez (rest) and third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (rest) are both out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds. Daniel Murphy will play second base, Addison Russell at short, and Ben Zobrist will get the start in right field. All three of these players see regular playing time with the Cubs […]

Jeff McNeil Continues to Impress in Mets Uniform

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 1-for-4 on Saturday with a stolen base in a loss to the Boston Red Sox. McNeil swiped his fifth bag of the year and is currently slashing .335/.389/.494 in 50 games for the Mets this season. The 26-year-old has been one of the biggest bright spots for […]

Logan Forsythe Notches Two-Hit Game

Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe went 2-for-5 with one RBI in his team's 10-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The two-hit game gives Forsythe a .237 batting average, .613 OPS, two homers, 34 runs, 25 RBI, and two steals on the season. He got off to a hot start when he […]

The Cut List (Week 25): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 25 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Adam Jones, Carlos Gonzalez, Odubel Herrera, and Starlin Castro. All four players should be cut in most standard shallow formats. We’re in the thick of the fantasy playoff season and we need to own players who are actually producing results. […]