AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week for Week 6

Every week a significant player will hit the disabled list, start a slump, or a get traded out the division. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long terms standings of a team, but failing to take advantage of […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 6: 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 […]

Yoan Moncada To Test Hamstring On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada will test out his injured hamstring by running on it on Wednesday. According to MLB.com's Scott Merkin, Moncada said his hamstring feels fine when hitting. If his hamstring holds up while running, Moncada could be ready to return to the lineup next week. Fantasy owners will be happy […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 6)

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. At this point, it’s only a matter of time until this list […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 9

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 […]

Nick Franklin Injured On Tuesday, Likely Headed To DL

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Nick Franklin exited Tuesday's game with a quadriceps strain and is most likely headed to the disabled list, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Franklin was just called up on the same day to replace Eric Sogard on the bench and with him most likely heading to the DL, […]

Jonathan Schoop Drives In Two Runs In Loss

The beautiful thing about fantasy baseball is that you're not penalized if your player drives in runs during a blowout. That was the case with Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop on Tuesday night. He was returning from an injury and hit a two-run single in the ninth inning with Baltimore being down 15-3 at […]

Javier Baez Has Pinch-Hit Single Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (groin) had a pinch-hit single Tuesday evening. Baez started the game on the bench after suffering tightness in his right groin on Monday. Baez ended up staying in the game and playing third base, and that is a good sign that he could return to the starting lineup on […]

Mauricio Dubon Tears ACL, Out For Rest Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers infielder prospect Mauricio Dubon (knee) has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the 2018 season in Triple-A. The No. 10 prospect was most likely going to be the first one called up for Eric Sogard after going on a 23-game hitting streak with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and overall […]

Eric Sogard Optioned To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard has been optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs. After going hitless in his last 27 at-bats and only holding a .100 batting average, the Brewers have decided to send him down to Triple-A to work on the fundamentals. Nick Franklin has been called up in a corresponding move. Sogard didn't hold […]

Nick Franklin Called Up From Double-A, Will Start On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Nick Franklin has been added to the 40-man roster from Double-A Biloxi and will play second base on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. A 40-man roster spot opened after it was announced that catcher Stephen Vogt could potentially have season-ending surgery on his shoulder and was added to the 60-day disabled list, […]

DJ LeMahieu Activated Off DL, Will Play Tuesday

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and will enter back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. In a corresponding move, Pat Valaika has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Upon returning to the lineup, he will take his everyday second base position back […]

Javier Baez Out With Groin Tightness

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez will be riding the pine Tuesday against the Miami Marlins due to groin tightness. Tommy La Stella will fill in for him at second base. La Stella will be hitting in the sixth spot, facing the 0-4 Jose Urena. Baez owns a .285 average and a major league-leading 32 RBI. […]

Kolten Wong Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's a routine day off for Wong, who will be replaced at second base by Matt Carpenter. Greg Garcia will take Carpenter's usual spot at third base. Wong is off to a slow start this […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Is Cooling Off

For just about all of 2018, New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has been on fire. His ownership levels across all fantasy platforms has skyrocketed, and it’s easy to see why. He’s slashing .320/.369/.555 with six home runs, 22 runs scored and 21 RBI in 141 plate appearances. Despite the fantastic numbers, fantasy owners may […]

Jurickson Profar Hits Game-Winning Triple Against Tigers

Texas Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar hit third in the order and responded with a seventh-inning triple, driving in a run that proved to be the game-winner against the Detroit Tigers. While Profar's overall line still isn't terribly impressive, the 25-year-old has been steadily improving since returning from a concussion a few weeks ago. Most notably, […]

Drew Robinson Hits The Disabled List

Texas Rangers utility player Drew Robinson was placed on the disabled list Monday with a sore hip. Robinson was initially in Monday's lineup but was later scratched. Robinson was offering little value with the bat, hitting .175 with one home run and one steal in 89 plate appearances. The Rangers called up Eliezer Alvarez from […]

Scooter Gennett Crushes Opposite-Field Home Run On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run on Monday against the Mets. This was Gennett's second game back in the starting lineup after being limited to pinch hitting for four games with a shoulder injury. Gennett's shoulder seems to be fine after his performance Monday, and fantasy […]

Ian Happ Goes On Power Surge Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ broke out with two home runs and five RBI Monday evening versus the Miami Marlins. Happ has had a tough season dealing with strikeouts and low contact, but he showed his potential with Monday’s performance. Happ continues to be on the wrong side of a platoon with Albert Almora and […]

Ben Zobrist Scores Three Runs On Monday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist continues to hit well for the Cubs early on in the season and finished Monday’s contest 2-for-4 with three runs scored and a walk. Zobrist may see some extra time with Javier Baez leaving Monday’s game early with right groin tightness.

Javier Baez Left Monday’s Start With Groin Tightness

Updating an earlier report, Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez left Monday’s contest early with right groin tightness. Baez should be considered day-to-day for now and it is likely that he may sit on Tuesday. Ben Zobrist is the most likely candidate to take over at second base if Baez is forced to miss any […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/8/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back to a large Tuesday slate, which is headlined by a game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels in Colorado. It's tough to get away from that game, and it should feature plenty of runs. There are multiple ways to construct lineups tonight, though, and I hope to take you through a […]

Javier Baez Exits Early Monday Evening

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (back) left Monday’s game in the top of the seventh inning. Baez was in the field and it appeared that he tweaked something in his back. Baez finished 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Tommy La Stella replaced Baez at second base. Baez should be considered day-to-day […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/8/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a MASSIVE 14 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]

Drew Robinson Out of Monday's Lineup

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson (hip) has been scratched from Monday's lineup due to left hip soreness. It's unclear whether or not Robinson is going to land on the disabled list. In the meantime, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will slide over to second base and Renato Nunez draws the start at third base on Monday. Robinson is […]

Jose Altuve Hopes To Snap May Skid

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is in a rare slump, hitting only .200 through 25 at-bats to begin the month of May. For whatever reason, the month of May has not always been kind to the reigning MVP. He hit only .231 in 2015 and thus far has struggled this month. But fear not […]

Rougned Odor Working Out in Arlington

After a couple of days on a rehab assignment, Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor returned to Arlington for an early workout. It's unclear what this means for Odor's timetable for return, but it's certainly a good sign for the young middle infielder. Upon return, the 24-year-old will be trying to recapture his 2016 form. […]

Mauricio Dubon Will Head To Milwaukee For Injury Examination

Milwaukee Brewers 10th ranked prospect, infielder Mauricio Dubon (knee), did not play Sunday for Triple-A Colorado Springs and will head to Milwaukee to have his injury further examined. Currently, Dubon has a 23-game hitting streak with the Sky Sox and was a potential call-up for struggling infielder Eric Sogard. Stay posted for updates on Dubon.

Gift Ngoepe Back To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays have sent infielder Gift Ngoepe outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Ngoepe was designated for assignment last week and cleared waivers. Ngoepe has one hit across 19 plate appearances with the big club this year, including 12 strikeouts and a walk. He’ll look to improve upon his putrid .160/.276/.200 Triple-A slash line that […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 8

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 neediest categories, and target players who may be […]