Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 18: 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 18)

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. What a crazy week it has been! The trade deadline passed with […]

Brad Miller Released After Jonathan Schoop Trade

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brad Miller has been released after the Brewers made the move for Jonathan Schoop. Miller was acquired for Ji-Man Choi earlier in the season and now with the very crowded infield that the Brewers have, there is no room for Miller. He holds no fantasy value, even if he signs with a […]

Daniel Murphy Has Monster Day on Tuesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy had a night to remember on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Murphy went 3-for-4 with two home runs and six runs batted in during a 25-4 rout of his former team. The veteran second baseman continues to torture the Mets, and it is possible a big night like […]

Jose Altuve Unlikely To Return From DL Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) isn't doing any activities on the field yet and is only receiving treatment on his knee, according to manager A.J. Hinch. That means it's unlikely that Altuve comes off the disabled list when he's eligible this Sunday. "Hopefully, when we get to L.A., we can do more extensive […]

Jonathan Schoop Could See Time At Shortstop

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was acquired from the Orioles on Tuesday, is expected to be activated on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell hinted that Schoop could be seeing some starts at shortstop. "I do think you’ll see him at shortstop," Counsell said. "It’s something that we’ve thought of that’s a possibility, for sure." […]

Wilmer Flores Leaves Game With Dehydration

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores left the game early Tuesday due to dehydration and dizziness. Flores should be alright in a day or two. The 26-year-old is hitting .262 with nine home runs and 34 RBI on the season and should see more playing time in the Mets infield now that Asdrubal Cabrera is […]

Kaleb Cowart Called Up

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. With Ian Kinsler getting traded to Boston, Cowart is likely going to serve as LA's utility infielder. David Fletcher is expected to shift over to second base, with Jefry Marte and Luis Valbuena splitting duty at third. Cowart should see a […]

Kyle Schwarber is Out of The Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ian Happ will bat sixth and play left field against righty Jameson Taillon on Tuesday. Happ has been hitting better lately and could be a sleeper option in DFS contests.

Lourdes Gurriel Will Be Out Weeks

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee, ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks, according to Shi Davidi. X-rays were taken and Gurriel does not have any fractures, but does have a bruised left knee and a sprained left ankle. The team has not officially put Gurriel on the disabled list, but it is expected […]

Red Sox Don't Expect Dustin Pedroia Back In 2018

Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski said the team isn't expecting second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) back this season. In just 11 at-bats this year, Pedroia has just one hit (.091). It was fairly obvious when the Red Sox traded for second baseman Ian Kinsler on Monday night that they weren't expecting Pedroia to […]

Brewers Acquire Jonathan Schoop

After showing interest earlier in the day, the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly acquired Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop. The Orioles will receive Jonathan Villar as well as prospects Luis Ortiz and Jean Carmona. Milwaukee recently moved slugger Travis Shaw to second, so it's unclear where Schoop might play. However, Schoop has looked strong on […]

Twins Get Three Players In Return For Brian Dozier

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers less than an hour before the trade deadline on Tuesday. In return for the veteran, the Dodgers sent second baseman Logan Forsythe, pitching prospect Devin Smeltzer, and outfielder Luke Raley. Forsythe is expected help at second base this season for the Twins, […]

Brewers Discussing Trade For Jonathan Schoop

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly in talks with the Baltimore Orioles to acquire second baseman Jonathan Schoop. Milwaukee has already traded for Mike Moustakas and has moved Travis Shaw to second base. If they acquire Schoop, perhaps Shaw moves back to third with Moustakas playing short, or perhaps the current Oriole is tasked with moving […]

Ian Kinsler Making Red Sox Debut on Tuesday

Newly acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler is making his Boston Red Sox debut on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kinsler is batting sixth in the lineup against righty Jake Arrieta. Kinsler has had a weak season at the plate, as evidenced by his .239 batting average and 32 RBI through 91 games. With that […]

Twins Trade Brian Dozier To Dodgers

Minnesota Twins veteran second baseman Brian Dozier has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Twins have been unloading a few of their valuable veterans this week and Dozier is the latest. He will instantly upgrade a second base position that has been a struggle for the Dodgers this season (Logan Forsythe and Chase […]

Orioles In Discussions Regarding Jonathan Schoop, Kevin Gausman

The Baltimore Orioles remain involved in late deadline discussion deals regarding second baseman Jonathan Schoop and possibly starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, according to a source. The deadline is just an hour away, but something could come down on one or both of these players before it's all said and done. Schoop has been on fire […]

David Fletcher Likely to Start at 2B

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher is likely going to transition from third base to second base now that veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler has been traded. Fletcher had just taken over regular duties at third, but will likely give that role back to some combination of Luis Valbuena and Jefry Marte. Fletcher is hitting […]

Garrett Hampson Steals First MLB Base

Colorado Rockies second baseman Garrett Hampson was brought up to fill in for the injured DJ LeMahieu, and so far, he's been everything the team hoped he would be. Predicted to be a strong batting average play with light power, some speed, and an advanced batting eye, Hampson has fit that prediction to a T. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/18): 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/31/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a plethora of games tonight (14 games), giving us plenty of options across the board. It makes lineup construction a bit more interesting, as there are multiple different ways to go about making lineups on this type of slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

Pablo Sandoval Put On DL, Joe Panik Activated

The San Francisco Giants placed third baseman Pablo Sandoval (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with a strained right hamstring. He injured himself on a slide on Sunday. He was hitting .248/.310/.417 with nine home runs and 40 RBI in 92 games. In a corresponding move, second baseman Joe Panik (groin) was activated […]

Start Your Dynasty Team Rebuild From The Waiver Wire

If your dynasty or keeper team is at the back of the pack, now might be the time to rethink strategies. At the very least, it is time to take stock before other under-performing teams do the same and the resource pool becomes limited. Minor moves now could set your team up for success starting […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 18

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Left-Handed xwOBA Splits (Week 18)

A left-handed pitcher takes the mound, a left-handed batter hits the bench. We see it all too often, especially in the later innings when managers love to play the same-handed split matchups in the bullpen. Your star players (does Bryce Harper still count?) won't be affected, but many others will. Not all left-handed batters suffer […]

Red Sox Acquire Ian Kinsler

The Boston Red Sox have traded for second baseman Ian Kinsler from the Los Angeles Angels. Kinsler is a veteran bat who adds depth and experience to the Red Sox lineup. Kinsler is having a mild year in terms of offensive statistics. He is only batting .239 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI through […]

Kolten Wong is Taking Batting Practice Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (knee) is taking batting practice on Monday. Wong was placed on the disabled list last week due to left knee inflammation. It sounds like Wong is making progress, so there is a chance he's ready to return by the end of the week. Wong is only worth a […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Serving as DH, Roman Quinn Starting

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter against lefty David Price on Monday. Cabrera has started at second base and shortstop with Philly, but the Phillies get a designated hitter while playing in Boston. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop while Cesar Hernandez plays second. Nick Williams has […]

Christian Arroyo Suffers Concussion

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (concussion) was hit in the head by a pitch on Sunday with Triple-A Durham and reportedly suffered a concussion. It's unclear how long Arroyo will be sidelined, but the Rays are going to be cautious with him. Arroyo was acquired from the Giants in the Evan Longoria trade. Arroyo […]

Dee Gordon Hitting .354 Over Last 15 Games

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is swinging a hot bat right now and is hitting .354 over his last 15 games played. Gordon is hitting a scorching .341 through 85 at-bats in the month of July and continues to spark the top of the Mariners lineup. The left-handed hitting speedster continues to rack up […]