DJ LeMahieu's Hit Streak Broken Up

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu took a rare hitless performance on Tuesday as he was kept off the bases while the rest of his compatriots teed off on Mets pitching. LeMahieu has settled right back into his role as a table setter since having returned from the disabled list on June 1, as he's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back to a pretty balanced split-slate Wednesday. Five games are taking place under the sun at the 12:35 Early Only slate, and there are seven games being played under the lights for the 7:05 Main slate. A nice handful of quality pitchers are taking the bump in each slate, too! You can also read […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are 14 games today, but once again they are broken down into two seven games slates. This article will be focused around the later slate, which has been labeled as the "featured" slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/20/18. The lineup picks […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Get Starts At SS

Kansas City Royals rookie middle infielder Adalberto Mondesi is now slated to start at shortstop one to two times a week after previously being disregarded for such a thing. Mondesi is one of KC's top prospects, as his power/speed combo at a middle infield position is ultra desirable, but on Monday manager Ned Yost said […]

Dustin Pedroia Still Far Away From Returning

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2018. After having cartilage restoration surgery in his knee back in October, he finally returned to the Red Sox lineup on May 26. That was short-lived, however, as Pedroia only played in three games before being put back on […]

Kaleb Cowart Off DL, Sent to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. This is a good sign for David Fletcher owners, as it means his spot on the roster is secure at least for the time being. That could change when Zack Cozart (shoulder) returns from the DL, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 21

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 12: 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 12)

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. The Juan Soto hype train has seemed to gone off the rails […]

Matt Carpenter Drives in Three Runs on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had an excellent game on Tuesday, hitting a home run and a double. He drove in three runs and scored two. After a terrible start to the season, Carpenter has been on fire lately, moving his batting average up to .239 and his OPS to an even .800. He […]

Yoan Moncada Picks Up A Pair Of Hits Tuesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada finished Tuesday’s game 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Moncada has been in a cold streak, but has now hit safely in his last three games. Owners should be patient with Moncada, as he has 20/20 potential and will be given a long leash by the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Recalled From Triple–A

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday after starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio was placed on paternity leave. The young Cuban was uneven in his first big league go-around, as he only hit .206 with two homers and seven RBI. Gaviglio is allowed to remain on the paternity list for […]

Jose Altuve Not In Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will get the night off for the first time this season as the Astros will try and make it 13 victories in a row Tuesday night against the Rays. Hours after taking the lead for most All-Star fan votes in all of baseball, the reigning MVP is simply getting […]

Tim Beckham Expected to Return Saturday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham (groin) is expected to come off the 60-day disabled list on Saturday. Beckham is currently on a rehab assignment, but should be ready to return to the Orioles big league roster later this week. He has been out since April 25 following core muscle surgery. Beckham might be worth a […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting at Third on Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa will draw the start at third base against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. He will bat sixth and replace Rougned Odor, who was a late scratch from the starting lineup. Jurickson Profar will slide over to second base for this contest. Kiner-Falefa has not been awful this season, but […]

Rougned Odor Scratched From Starting Lineup

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Manager Jeff Banister declined to give a reasoning for Odor's absence in the lineup. Jurickson Profar will likely draw another start at second base and is clearly outplaying Odor this season. It's hard to imagine Odor being outright benched in […]

Rougned Odor Back At Second Base Tuesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor is back at second base on Tuesday. Odor was on the bench for Monday's game as Jurickson Profar played second. However, it appears Profar will be the utility infielder, as he will man third base Tuesday with Adrian Beltre as the designated hitter. We would expect Odor to play three […]

Javier Baez Picks Up A Hit In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (elbow) came in as a defensive replacement in Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Baez also got a plate appearance and went 1-for-1 with a single. Baez left Sunday’s game early with an elbow contusion and it seems like he will be able to start Game 2.

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

Adalberto Mondesi's Playing Time Is Unclear

Kansas City Royals top prospect Adalberto Mondesi smacked a double off Bartolo Colon on Monday to record his first major league hit of the season. Called up before Sunday's game, the 22-year-old is KC's obvious future, but manager Ned Yost told reporters that there's no commitment by the team as to when or how much […]

Whit Merrifield Is Always On Base

Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield smacked a single on Monday and that helped keep his June on-base percentage right around .400. Merrifield has taken his leadoff role to heart since Jon Jay got traded to Arizona, hitting .333 while logging games at second base, center field, right field and designated hitter. Even an […]

Javier Baez Expected To Be Available Tuesday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (elbow) is expected to be available for Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Baez said on Monday that he wanted to play Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon indicated that he would meet with Baez and the team trainer before making a decision.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-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 (6/19/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a plethora of games tonight, and they are all on one slate. That does not happen often, but it always makes for a fun night when it does. It leaves the door open for multiple different forms of lineup construction, as well. If you're looking to stack tonight, there are a few elite […]

Javier Baez Will Sit Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (elbow) will not play in Game 1 of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader. Baez left Sunday’s game early after getting hit in the elbow, but said that he feels fine. Ben Zobrist will be at second base for Game 1 and bat third. It is not known if Baez will play […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 12

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 […]

Joey Wendle Drives In Two Runs Monday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle drove in two runs versus the Astros Monday. His two-run single would put the Rays up 4-0 against one of the best pitchers in the majors. Wendle is part of an interesting crowd in Tampa's infield, where when everyone is healthy there are five players for three positions. […]

Daniel Robertson Has Rehab Game Tuesday, Could Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson (hamstring) will play a rehab game Tuesday in Class-A. If all goes well, they expect to activate him Friday. His return would further diminish the chances of Hechavarria regaining a starting job with the Rays. The bigger question is whether Robertson will regain a regular starting role or […]

More Random Thoughts - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to dive into more random thoughts. The guys cover more fantasy baseball questions and listener trades. Plus, which players are off to hot starts and will or wont keep it up. Plus, do the Astros or Yankees have the most fantasy relevant assets on […]

Jason Kipnis Has a Big Game on Monday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis had a great game on Monday, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run and two singles. He scored two runs and drove in another two. The homer was Kipnis' fifth and the RBI were his 26th and 27th. Despite the big game, Kipnis is still hitting just .207 with a […]