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 […]

Four Homers Lead Pittsburgh Pirates Past Reds Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their offensive dominance in Cincinnati on Sunday with four homers. Outfielder Gregory Polanco smashed a two-run homer in the first inning off Matt Harvey to give the Pirates the early lead. Outfielder Corey Dickerson extended his homer streak to four games in a row with a bomb in the second. He […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Duffy has been a pleasant surprise this year on a Tampa Bay Rays team that wasn't expected to do a whole lot. He's having one of his best years so far in his still young career. He's hitting .317 and has […]

Jason Kipnis (2B/OF, CLE) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Is Jason Kipnis back?! Quite possibly. Those who drafted Kipnis in 2017 were left thoroughly disappointed with the most lackluster season of his career, and many sought to avoid that trainwreck this season. Kipnis, once a perennial top-10 second baseman, was barely getting […]

Ben Zobrist (2B/OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: If it’s batting average you’re after, Zobrist is pacing toward his best mark in nearly a decade. The ageless wonder is hitting .293 and has drawn more walks than strikeouts, which has helped him return to fantasy relevance this year despite modest […]

Three More Teams Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera

The Brewers, Indians and Phillies are among the teams interested in New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. He's having a fine season by hitting .280 with a .332 on-base percentage and 17 home runs. Perhaps his biggest asset is his versatility, both to real teams and fantasy owners. Cabrera is eligible at second base, shortstop […]

Cory Spangenberg Called Up

San Diego Padres infielder Cory Spangenberg was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, and the team optioned catcher Raffy Lopez in a corresponding move. Spangenberg will mostly serve as a utility infielder and won't seen enough consistent playing time to be fantasy relevant. He's hitting just .232 with six homers, 17 RBI and five […]

Ozzie Albies Out Of Lineup Sunday To Nurse Hamstring

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. Albies is day-to-day after leaving Friday's game early with a right hamstring injury. Charlie Culberson will get the start in his place. Culberson has posted a decent slash line this season (.266/.322/.444) but will face Nationals' ace […]

Inclement Weather Predicted, Tarp Rolled Out At Nationals Park

With showers and thunderstorms predicted for Sunday afternoon's Washington Nationals-Atlanta Braves game, the tarp has just been rolled out at Nationals Park, per Braves' radio station 680 The Fan. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 ET, so fantasy owners of players on those teams should stay alert to further updates regarding rain delays […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a nine game featured slate today, with a few doubleheaders knocking some games off of it. CLE @ TEX has the biggest total with an 11 O/U, while MIN @ KC and PIT @ CIN coming in next at 9.5 each. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Lourdes Gurriel Reinstated From DL Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays middle infielder Lourdes Gurriel was reinstated from the seven-day disabled list on Sunday after recovering from a concussion and will bat ninth against the Orioles. Infielder Richard Urena has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Gurriel has posted a decent batting average this season (.270) and faces a favorable […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

Though the All-Star break only concluded a few days ago, the season's first half was a bit longer than usual. Most teams only have about 60 games remaining at this point. If you're in a head-to-head league, you've got even less time to make your postseason push. Fortunately, we're here to help. Every Sunday until […]

The Cut List (Week 17): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 17 of the Cut List. This week I took a peek at Ender Inciarte, Jake Lamb, Carlos Santana, and Jurickson Profar. All four players should be cut in all shallow standard leagues. Each player listed in the “better options” section will serve you better in the long run, so don’t gloss over […]

Joey Wendle Homers Saturday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle opened the scoring for the team Saturday versus the Marlins. With the team trailing 2-0, he would drive a ball into the stands to cut the deficit in half. The homer was only his sixth in 118 career games. Wendle is part of an interesting crowd in Tampa's […]