Niko Goodrum Swats 16th Homer

Detroit Tigers first baseman Niko Goodrum went 1-for-4 with a home run in Monday's loss to the Chicago White Sox. His solo blast came in the 7th inning off White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez. It was his 16th home run and 45th RBI of the year. His season slash line sits at .234/.306/.429, chipping in […]

Ian Kinsler Plates Three Runs On Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Ian Kinsler was 2-for-5 at the plate with three RBI on Monday night in an 8-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. This continues a recent surge from Kinsler which has seen him bat .308 with a homer and 10 RBI through 19 games with the Red Sox. While Kinsler's season […]

Scooter Gennett Hits 20th Homer Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in his team's 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The home run gives Gennett his second consecutive 20-home run season after hitting just 35 in his four seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. Overall, Gennett is slashing .320/.368/.503 with […]

Ketel Marte is Sitting Out

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Marte has started six straight games coming into Monday, so he'll get the night off to rest. Daniel Descalso will bat sixth and play second versus righty Bryan Mitchell. DFS players can go ahead and […]

Brian Dozier Will Sit Out on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. Dozier is hitless through his last three games, so the Dodgers will give him the night off. Max Muncy will play second base and bat cleanup versus righty Jacob deGrom. It's not a […]

Devon Travis is Out on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a routine rest day for Travis who has started six straight games. Travis has not been much of a fantasy asset all year, so he should remain on the […]

Marwin Gonzalez Injured Monday

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) left the game early on Monday with right oblique discomfort. Gonzalez didn't have a plate appearance in the game before leaving. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so this could be an extended absence for Gonzalez. The utility man is hitting .247/.324/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 […]

Red Sox To Activate Rafael Devers, Add Brandon Phillips

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, and the team will also recall second baseman Brandon Phillips from the minors. Devers has hit .242 with 16 home runs, 55 RBI and five steals as the team's main third baseman this year. He should return to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a full, 15-game slate on Labor Day, so every team is available in the player pool. That’s great news and that’s overwhelming news. That means we need to go through each lineup and inspect for any surprises or bonus value plays. Of the 15 games on the schedule, six matchups have an over/under […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

While having all 30 teams in action is a welcomed development for this Monday slate, FanDuel unfortunately broke up the slate so that there isn't the majority of games unless you play the all day slate (which doesn't offer major tournaments). That said, this lineup will focus on the early only slate, which features seven […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers (Week 23)

Even if you know very little about Statcast, you know exit velocity. Even the most hardened, old-school baseball announcer has at least incorporated this term in his vernacular, if nothing else related to sabermetrics. As the second half progresses, we'll take another look at this important stat by examining the last month's worth of data […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Javier Baez Reaches Multiple Milestones Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez reached multiple milestone numbers Sunday versus Philadelphia. He would line a solo homer off ace Aaron Nola to increase the Cubs lead to 3-0. The blast would take him to 30-HR and was also his 100th RBI of the season. The 100 RBI would help him retain at least a […]

Daniel Murphy Gets To An Ace Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Daniel Murphy continued to impress Sunday versus the Phillies. With the game tied at 0-0, Murphy was behind in the count to a Cy Young hopeful Aaron Nola who threw a high inside fastball. Somehow, Murphy got up there quick enough to get solid wood on the ball and drive it […]

Max Muncy Hits 31st Home Run Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old, who was a fantasy All-Star for the first half of the season, has cooled off significantly and has hit just .226 with nine HR in the second half. It would […]

Jonathan Villar Hits Solo Home Run Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Royals. Villar crushed an opposite-field blast off of a Jorge Lopez fastball in the first inning. The 27-year-old has hit .261 with five HR, 14 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 29 games since joining the […]

Alex Verdugo, Andrew Toles Among Dodgers Call-Ups

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up outfield prospect Alex Verdugo and outfielder Andrew Toles when rosters expanded on Saturday. The club also activated second baseman Chase Utley (thumb) from the disabled list. Verdugo was hitting well in the minors and is one of the team's top prospects. He and Toles are unlikely to see much […]

Brewers Call Up Domingo Santana, Keon Broxton Among Others

The Milwaukee Brewers called up catcher Jacob Nottingham, infielder Tyler Saladino, reliever Brandon Woodruff and outfielders Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton from the minors when rosters expanded on Saturday. Santana had a breakout in 2017 but was sent to the farm in June when he struggled to begin the year. He hit .283 with eight […]

Albert Almora Jr., Ben Zobrsit Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) and utility man Ben Zobrist (rest) are not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. Nothing was reported in terms of injuries, so it appears to be just a routine day off. Daniel Murphy will start at second with Ian Happ patrolling center field with Kris […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Due to some later start times we've got a smaller, eight game slate this Sunday on DraftKings. There were also a few pitchers to have their starts moved, including Max Scherzer, Kyle Gibson, and Pablo Lopez. Because of this many games don't have totals in as of writing this. In this article, I will be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a relatively small Sunday slate, which is the case more often than not. With that being said, there are 15 total games today. Since these games are broken down into two slates, I'll be covering both slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier has found a way into the lineup and onto the fantasy radar. The Pirates have fallen out of the playoff race in recent weeks, but it is not for lack of effort or results from Frazier. […]

Joey Wendle (2B/3B/OF, TB) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Since June 28, Tampa Bay Rays utility man Joey Wendle has failed to record a hit in just eight of 50 games played, and one of those was just a pinch-hit appearance. A two-hit night on Saturday gave him 19 such efforts […]

Adalberto Mondesi (2B/SS, KC) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Kansas City Royals middle infielder Adalaberto Mondesi has been one of the best waiver wire pickups over the last weeks because of his speed and average. An 0-for-4 performance brought an end to a four-game multi-hit streak for Mondesi. He blasted a […]

The Cut List (Week 23): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 23 of the Cut List. Corey Dickerson, Michael Conforto, Maikel Franco, and Max Kepler should be cut in all standard league formats as we head into playoff time. You should be scouring the free agent list so you can put yourself in the best position to win each day. Believe me, the […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B, NYM) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Flores has had a decent go of it this year and the results were likely more than most had expected. He has 11 homers, 48 RBI, and a .272 average. Additionally, as a utility player, he has earned positional eligibility all over […]

Johan Camargo (2B/3B/SS, ATL) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: It is anyone's guess who is more surprised, the Braves organization or fantasy baseball managers. Johan Camargo has been a revelation this season. His performance hasn’t been one that single-handedly carries your team to a championship, but he definitely is a contributing […]

Logan Forsythe Picks Up Three Hits

Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI in his team's 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Forsythe, a colossal disappointment in his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has performed reasonably well since being acquired by the Twins at the trade deadline. The veteran infielder is […]

Scooter Gennett Stays Hot On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett has been red-hot at the plate of late. Gennett picked up two hits in four at-bats and scored a run on Saturday, giving him four multi-hit games over his past five contests. Over the past two weeks, Gennett is hitting .367 with one homer, seven runs, 10 RBI, and […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

It’s September, which means that children are back in school where they belong, football is back (yawn), and both the summer and the fantasy baseball season are winding down. With trade deadlines in the rearview mirror, the waiver wire is your only mechanism for improvement as we move into the home stretch and/or playoffs. Every […]