Aaron Hicks Sitting On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will not be in the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The outfield will instead consist of Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. Taking Hicks' place in the lineup will be Brandon Drury, who will man second base. Drury has been revealed as a potential trade […]

Orioles May Trade Jonathan Schoop

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop might be on the move after the Orioles find a trade partner for reliever Zach Britton. Schoop is hitting .360/.355/.653 in July and is a free agent after the 2019 season. The Orioles likely plan to move him if they cannot reach an extension with him. There is nothing […]

Ozzie Albies Remains Out of The Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Albies has now missed three straight games with right hamstring tightness. The Braves have an off day on Wednesday, so hopefully Albies is able to return on Thursday. Charlie Culberson will play second base and […]

Yankees See Brandon Drury As Trade Chip

New York Yankees versatile infielder Brandon Drury might be on his way out of the Bronx. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees offered Drury in a potential trade for now-Cleveland Indians reliever Brad Hand. With Drury being relegated as more of a support player on the Yankees roster, it would seem the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/18): MLB DFS Lineup

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 (7/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Tuesday slate, featuring 14 games. There are players that can be used at all of the price ranges, including pitchers and hitters. There are also plenty of teams that look worthy of stacking at this point. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 17

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 […]

Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]

Daniel Robertson Homers Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson followed up his Sunday heroics with another blast Monday versus the Yankees. He would hit a homer for the second straight game. He is up to nine HR of the season. The three hits Monday raised his batting average to .263. He is not a superstar but he […]

Jonathan Schoop Mashes Two-Run Home Run Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop continued his hot hitting in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox, going 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run. Schoop lofted an eighth-inning Brandon Workman breaking ball into the left-field seats for his 13th HR of the season. His season numbers aren't great, but Schoop has […]

Josh Harrison Homers In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer on Monday. The homer came off Corey Kluber in the top of the second inning after an infield fly ball was not caught by the Indians infielders. Harrison has been nursing a hamstring injury since the final game before the All-Star break, but […]

Alex Blandino Has Reconstructive Knee Surgery

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Alex Blandino (knee) underwent reconstructive surgery on his ACL and MCL in his right knee on Monday and is expected to be out for six to eight months. Blandino was injured on a slide last Friday. He was more of a utility bench bat for the Reds and was batting only […]

Ozzie Albies Expected To Return Thursday

Atlanta Braves infield prospect Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday. Infielder Charlie Culberson continues to fill in for Albies in the meantime. The young phenom has been out since tweaking his hamstring on Friday, but the injury isn't serious enough to land him on the disabled list. Be ready […]

Niko Goodrum Gets Rare Day Off

Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum is sitting out Monday night's game at the Kansas City Royals. Ronny Rodriguez is getting the start at second base and hitting second in the lineup. Rodriguez could be worth a look as a cheap streaming option in daily fantasy leagues as he's facing the unproven Heath Fillmyer, who […]

Scooter Gennett is Sitting Out Monday

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Scooter Gennett (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gennett is reportedly under the weather, so he'll get the night off on Monday. Brandon Dixon will fill in at second base and bat second against righty Daniel Poncedeleon. Dixon is not worth adding in […]

Josh Harrison Will Be In Lineup Monday

According to Adam Berry, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that second baseman Josh Harrison will be back in the Pirates lineup Monday, and Colin Moran will serve as the designated hitter with David Freese starting at third base. Harrison has been out of the lineup since the All-Star break with a hamstring injury. Harrison is […]

Cesar Hernandez Not Playing Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hernandez has been one of the Phillies best hitters this season, but it looks like Monday is just a routine day off. Trevor Plouffe will cover second base and bat seventh against righty Ross […]

Ozzie Albies Sitting Out on Monday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Albies has now missed back-to-back contests after leaving during Friday's game due to a tight right hamstring. Luckily, the Braves are not putting Albies on the DL, and are calling the issue day-to-day. Charlie Culberson […]

Neil Walker To Continue At Second Base On Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker is set to cover second base on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Walker and Brandon Drury — who will sit — have been sharing second base duties while Gleyber Torres (hip) recovers from injury. Catcher Gary Sanchez — who recently made his return from a groin injury himself […]

Phillies Exploring Bench Bats, Infield Help

The Philadelphia Phillies are exploring bench bats and upgrades to the left side of their infield. Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, Marlins utility man Derek Dietrich and Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar could all be options. Cabrera and Dietrich have been excellent for fantasy owners this year, while Escobar also hasn't been shabby with a .272 average […]

Kolten Wong Lands On DL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed second baseman Kolten Wong (knee) on the disabled list with left knee inflammation on Monday. Starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. Poncedeleon will make his major league debut and start against the Reds on Monday. He's a risky but attractive streamer in deeper […]

Braves Interested In Jonathan Scoop, Kevin Gausman, Dylan Bundy

The Atlanta Braves have shown interest in Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop and starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy. Getting out of Baltimore would be the best thing for the fantasy values of all three players. Schoop has been very disappointing after being an All-Star in 2017, and Gasuman and Bundy have been […]

Jose Altuve Leads Baseball With 131 Hits

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve leads all hitters in baseball with 131 hits and is slashing .328/.392/.463 this season. Altuve is looking for his fifth straight season of 200-plus hits but currently is on pace for 197 this season. The 28-year-old has been in a small slump recently and is slashing only .254/.315/.358 through […]

Brewers Asking About Kevin Gausman, Jonathan Schoop

The Milwaukee Brewers have asked about Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and second baseman Jonathan Schoop, according to sources. The Brewers are looking to add as they chase a division title. Both Gausman and Schoop have been disappointing for fantasy owners this year, but they'd both gain fantasy value moving to a contending club […]

Dee Gordon Hitting .333 In July

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon went 6-for-12 (.500) over the weekend in the three-game series against the White Sox. Gordon posted four hits on Friday and then backed it up with his fourth triple of the season in Sunday's win against the White Sox. Gordon is having a fantastic July, hitting .333 and has […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s a 13-game slate on Monday, which gives us a higher than usual amount of players to work with at the beginning of the week. There are five games on the schedule with an over/under of at least nine total runs. The OAK/TEX matchup leads the way with 11 total runs between them. As I […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week (7/23 - 7/29)

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 Risers/Fallers - BA vs Defensive Shifts (Week 17)

Defensive shifts have become a controversial topic, believe it or not, as some people actually contend it is "ruining the game." Recently fired skipper Mike Matheny was in that camp and may have been given the axe in part due to his unwillingness to embrace analytics or any of the changes in modern baseball. Given that […]

Daniel Robertson Is Hero Off The Bench Sunday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson came off the bench to strike the decisive blow Sunday versus the Marlins. Down 4-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Robertson was brought in to pinch-hit with the bases loaded. He would drive the ball into the stands to win the game. The HR was his eighth […]