Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 17)

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your all-star break. I certainly enjoyed mine; it gave me a chance to think about how to approach rookies and prospects for the rest of the season and get an extended look at some top-tier MiLB talent in the futures game. Particularly, Seuly Matias and Taylor Trammell caught my […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 17 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season is already nearing the beginning of August, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment […]

Jose Altuve Day-To-Day

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) is being listed as day-to-day. Manager A.J. Hinch said Altuve has been bothered by his right knee for a few games. The Astros have the day off on Thursday, so Altuve could be back in the lineup on Friday. It's good news for the […]

Blue Jays Interested In Brandon Drury

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury, according to sources. Toronto general manager Ross Atkins comes from the Indians executive tree and Cleveland evaluators always liked Drury. The Indians almost traded for Drury just before the Yankees did last February. Drury could also be part of a bigger package […]

Jose Altuve Leaves Game With Knee Injury Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was forced from the team's game on Wednesday with knee discomfort. It's unknown how severe the injury is or if Altuve will need a stint on the disabled list. The team will likely update his status following the conclusion of the game. Marwin Gonzalez replaced him at second with […]

Scooter Gennett Turns In Three-Hit Afternoon

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett broke out of his post-All-Star game lull, going 3-for-4 in his team's 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Gennett came into the game hitless in 14 at-bats since the break but was able to jump-start his bat against the Cardinals with two singles and a double. […]

Brian Dozier Picks Up Two Hits Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-6 with a double and a run scored in his team's 12-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The double gives Dozier 21 on the season, along with a .225 average, .718 OPS, 16 homers, 63 runs, 51 RBI, and six steals. It has been somewhat […]

Ian Kinsler Getting Day Off Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game. Kinsler is likely just getting the day off after playing every game since the ASB. Kinsler is hot right now, hitting .389 in his last seven games to raise his season average to .228. He has 12 home runs and […]

Kike Hernandez's Frigid July Continues Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez had another disappointing game at the plate on Wednesday against the Phillies, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. After a decent start to the season, Hernandez has been dreadful in July, posting a lowly .150 with just seven RBI in 69 plate appearances. The 26-year-old was a fringe […]

Cubs Unsure If Javier Baez Will Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez's (knee) status is unknown for Thursday's game. Baez hurt his knee after a player slid into him on Tuesday, and he didn't play Wednesday. The injury isn't believed to be too serious, though, so even if Baez misses the game on Thursday, he could be back on Friday. The […]

Giants Will Be Strategic Buyers

The San Francisco Giants, who entered play with a 52-50 record on Wednesday, "will be strategic buyers, not sellers," according to a source familiar with the team's thinking. However, they probably won't be going after rental players, but it'll also be hard for them to acquire any noteworthy players with just one prospect in MLB […]

Eduardo Nunez Sitting Out on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. Brock Holt who has been splitting time with Nunez will get the start at second base and bat sixth against Dylan Bundy. Nunez does lose playing time because of Holt, but he is still worth holding onto in leagues […]

Jurickson Profar Back In Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Jurickson Profar is back in the lineup Wednesday. Profar will play first base, with Ronald Guzman receiving a day off. Profar has not fared as well against right-handed pitchers as he has against lefties. When facing right-handed pitchers Profar has a modest .398 slugging percentage with a .165 ISO and a […]

Gleyber Torres Goes Hitless In Return

At long last, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres made his return on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The All-Star rookie spent exactly three weeks on the disabled list with a right hip strain. In his return, however, he went hitless, striking out twice, walking once and scoring a run. Regardless, Torres should […]

Nats Not Looking To Trade Right Now

The Washington Nationals don't appear to be sellers right now despite entering play on Wednesday well behind in the wild-card and divisional races. "[We are] still optimistic about the division, and we will do what's necessary to win this year and beyond in any deals we make," general manager Mike Rizzo said. It'd be utterly […]

Asking Price For Whit Merrifield Is High

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield's asking price in trades is very high, as he's controlled through the 2022 season. The Giants could be a fit for him, and the Brewers have also discussed him with the Royals. Merrifield can play almost everywhere on the diamond and is hitting a solid .299/.369/.421 with five home […]

Gleyber Torres Back From DL And In Lineup

The New York Yankees activated second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, and he is batting fifth against Rays starter Ryne Stanek. Infielder Tyler Wade was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Torres should be re-inserted into all fantasy lineups immediately, as he was hitting .294 with 15 […]

Cesar Hernandez Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez will be on the bench Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jesmuel Valentin is at second base and batting eighth in the early start. Hernandez was held without a hit in seven at-bats in Tuesday's marathon. It seems to just be a day off and no word on any […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/18): MLB DFS Lineup

There are 12 total games today, but they are broken into two slates. There is an eight game early slate and a four game late slate. This article will focus around the early slate, as there are significantly more options to choose from on that slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It feels like forever since we've had a solid Early Only slate on a Wednesday, and so the MLB scheduling gods have finally graced us with one. Unfortunately, the Main slate is not as meaty, but we can work with it. FanDuel has split it up such that there are eight games in the Early […]

Javier Baez Gets Wednesday Off

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (knee) will have Wednesday off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baez left Tuesday’s game early after getting struck in the knee by Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and was seen icing his knee after Tuesday’s contest. Baez is considered day-to-day. Baez will be replaced by Ben Zobrist. Zobrist will bat third, […]

Jed Lowrie Breaks Hitless Streak

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie hit a solo homer in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers to break an 0-for-19 skid. He finished the night 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI. Now sitting at 17, Lowrie has set a new career-high in homers. Despite the hitless streak, Lowrie is still having a […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: 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 17)

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. Several of the top trade chips have already been moved so far […]

Cesar Hernandez Has Worst Game Of His Career

Tuesday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers would end in the early hours of Wednesday, as the marathon game lasted 16 innings. While the Phillies would record seven runs on 11 hits, their leadoff man would not contribute anything at the plate. Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez recorded no hits […]

Javier Baez Should Be Able To Play Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez (knee) was seen icing his knee after he slid into second base on Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon thinks Baez could play on Wednesday. The injury shouldn't keep Baez out for long, if at all. The talented 25-year-old is hitting .293 on the season with 19 home runs, 74 RBI […]

X-Rays Negative On Brandon Drury

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury's (hand) X-rays came back negative, and he's dealing with a bruised left hand. Drury went hitless in two plate appearances before his injury, and he's batting just .176 on the season with one home run and seven RBI. He's mainly just a bat off the bench for the Yankees, […]

Gleyber Torres Expected To Return Wednesday

After missing three weeks with a right hip strain, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will return to the club on Wednesday for his club’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The rookie All-Star was one of the Yankees’ best players in the first half of the season, hitting .294 with 15 home runs […]

Joe Panik To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Panik has been sidelined since July 6. He was hitting just .240 with four home runs, 14 RBI and one steal over 54 games. Panik doesn't do any one thing particularly well to warrant owning him in […]

Brandon Drury Exits After Getting Hit

In the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, the road team lost one of their starters with a potential injury. New York Yankees second baseman Brandon Drury, who was starting and batting seventh, was hit in the hand, taking first base. While he initially stayed in the […]