Dee Gordon Hitting .316 Versus Left-Handed Pitching

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is enjoying a strong month of July and is hitting .328 over his last 58 at-bats. Gordon has revitalized the top of the Mariners lineup this season and always seems to be in thick of things during close games. Gordon's has 23 stolen bases this season and his splits […]

Miguel Andujar Not In Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. It appears he is just getting a regular day of rest. Neil Walker will start at third in his stead, with Didi Gregorius, Gleyber Torres, and Greg Bird rounding out the rest of the infield. Fantasy owners are undoubtedly upset […]

Yankees Acquire J.A. Happ For Brandon Drury, Billy McKinney

The New York Yankees have officially acquired Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ. The Yankees traded infielder Brandon Drury and outfield prospect Billy McKinney for Happ. All players have been informed of the trade. Both Happ and the Yankees have been linked to each other since trade rumors began to pick up, and the […]

Blake Swihart Catching On Thursday Against Twins

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart will bat seventh and catch in favor of Sandy Leon Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Third baseman Rafael Devers will bat sixth, while second baseman Brock Holt bats eighth. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts will clean up for the second game in a row. The Red Sox’s three-headed monster of outfielders Mookie […]

Ozzie Albies Returns To Braves Lineup Thursday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will bat second between Ronald Acuna and Freddie Freeman. Charlie Culberson will return to his shortstop position. Kurt Suzuki will catch in favor of Tyler Flowers, while Dansby Swanson will sit the matchup out. As […]

Yankees To Send Brandon Drury, Billy McKinney For J.A. Happ

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury and outfield prospect Billy McKinney are expected to go to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher J.A. Happ. The deal is reportedly going through its final details. Drury is an extremely versatile player, though he has battled injury this season, as well as being the odd-man […]

Arizona Checking Into Asdrubal Cabrera

The Arizona Diamondbacks are checking into New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera as they evaluate their infield options. The D-backs could use an upgrade over either Nick Ahmed at shortstop or Ketel Marte at the keystone, and Cabrera can also play some third base. He's hitting a solid .273 with 17 home runs and 54 […]

Yankees, Blue Jays Have Trade Agreement For J.A. Happ In Place

Updating a previous report, the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have a trade agreement for J.A. Happ in place. Talks between the two clubs have intensified the past few days, and while the details of the trade remain to be seen, infielder Brandon Drury has been named as a key part of the […]

Zack Wheeler, Asdrubal Cabrera Could Be Traded Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera could be traded any minute. There is heavy interest in Wheeler, and he could fetch a top-10 prospect and more. At least 12 teams sent scouts to watch him face the Padres on Tuesday, and among the teams were the Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners […]

Yankees "Getting Closer" On J.A. Happ, Brandon Drury A Key Piece

The New York Yankees have long been linked to Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, and now it seems like a deal might be done soon with versatile infielder Brandon Drury being a primary part of the package going to Toronto. According to MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman, the Yankees are getting closer on […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game slate, which is very strong for a Thursday, giving us plenty of options to pick from. Not a ton of super expensive pitching options to look at, so you can spend down and load up on any of the hitters you want tonight. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got four slates on DraftKings today, with the all day slate starting at 2:20 pm eastern, and the featured slate starting at 7pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/26/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

Javier Baez Remains Out

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (knee) remains out of Thursday’s lineup. Baez suffered an injured knee on Tuesday, but he did get an at-bat on Wednesday. Baez remains day-to-day. Infielder David Bote will replace Baez at second base today and bat ninth versus Diamondbacks starter Zach Godley.

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 […]