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 […]

Whit Merrifield Steals Three Bases On Sunday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield is a throwback player. He’s the epitome of hustle, and that was on display Sunday when he stole three bases and manufactured a pair of runs to help Kansas City nail down a win against the Tigers. For example, in the first inning, Merrifield turned a deflected ground […]

Brendan Rodgers Hits Two Bombs On Sunday

Colorado Rockies shortstop and top prospect Brendan Rodgers had a killer day for the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in a 12-4 rout over the Portland Sea Dogs. Rodgers is now hitting .298 on the season with six home runs and 22 RBI in […]

Digging Deeper: Week 6 AL/NL Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 6! By now, you have a pretty good idea of the type of team that you are working with. Is your squad full of over-performing draft picks and waiver adds that are carrying you to the top of the standings? Are you hanging tight despite waiting for a few key players to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a small Monday slate, with a lot of pitchers that haven't been easy to pick on this season. With tight pricing, finding value hitters will be difficult. However, there are two pretty easy choices as building blocks at starting pitcher in Stephen Strasburg and Kyle Hendricks, both of which have desirable matchups. There […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/7/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We only have seven games on the docket for Monday. Meaning, we’ll have to get creative with some of our decision making, when it comes to building a lineup that we’re happy with on this small slate of games. Fortunately, three games have an over/under of at least nine total runs (MIA/CHC over/under hasn’t been […]

Lourdes Gurriel (2B/OF, TOR) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: You can ignore him for the moment in standard leagues, but Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel represents an interesting flier for deep and AL-only owners. Toronto’s roster has a lot of moving parts on the infield, but another injury – this […]

Alen Hanson (2B/OF, SF) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Even though it seems like he has been around longer, San Francisco Giants second baseman Alen Hanson is only 25 years old. Formerly a well-regarded prospect with the Pirates, he failed to impress in limited MLB time with Pittsburgh and is now […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko is hitting the snot out of the ball. A home run on Sunday brought his season line up to a cool .400/.525/.767. As those relatively round numbers and his low ownership rate imply, of course, it […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Watch List

Whether it’s a post-hype sleeper, a late blooming prospect or a hanging-on veteran, it pays to keep tabs on anyone and everyone who could potentially be a useful piece at some point during the fantasy season. You just never know when you’ll need to dip into the waiver wire to help plug a hole. This […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

As we move into May, many of the season’s early performers have been snapped up from the waiver wire. That necessitates digging a bit deeper, especially in the wake of a season-ending injury to Corey Seager. Eduardo Escobar was a fixture on this list through the first five weeks and has seen his ownership shoot […]

Howie Kendrick (2B/OF, WAS) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a disappointing 2017 campaign in which Howie Kendrick saw his fewest plate appearances (334) since his rookie year in 2006, many could be forgiven for ignoring him in fantasy leagues coming into this season. But with second baseman Daniel Murphy still […]

Logan Forsythe To Begin Rehab At Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Logan Forsythe (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment early this week with the Oklahoma City Dodgers. He's been on the disabled list with a sore shoulder and could bump Max Muncy back down to the minors when he returns. He wasn't providing much value fantasy-wise and can't really hit righties, so […]

Adam Frazier Launches Leadoff Home Run on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's win against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old sent Chase Anderson's second pitch of the day into the right-field bleachers in Miller Park, giving the Pirates an early lead they would never relinquish. It was Frazier's second home run of the year, […]

Gleyber Torres Hits Second Homer of Season for Walk-Off Win

Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had only one hit in Sunday's game against the Indians, but it left the yard for a three-run walk-off home run for New York. The home run was his second of the season, as he is now hitting .327 with a .857 OPS over 15 games. Torres is now owned […]

Wilmer Difo Extends Hitting Streak With Walk Off

Washington Nationals second baseman Wilmer Difo extended his hitting streak in dramatic fashion on Sunday with a walk-off single to center field against the Phillies. Difo has now hit safely in nine straight games for the Nats. The Nationals have been using Difo in the ninth spot in the lineup recently. While that is not […]

Alen Hanson Has Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

San Francisco Giants second baseman Alen Hanson has been crushing the baseball since filling in for the injured Joe Panik and it did not stop on Sunday. Hanson had his third multi-hit game in a row against the Braves and is 6-for-14 with three doubles, one homer, five RBI and three runs in that span. […]

Starlin Castro Hits First Jack Of The Year

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro launched his first homer of the year on Saturday in a 6-0 Miami win. After Saturday's game, Castro is batting .308 with one homer and 13 RBI on the season. The former Yankee has had himself a nice week too, slashing .350/.417/.650 with five RBI and five runs scored. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a nine game main slate this Sunday, and it's an interesting slate at that. There are a couple big time aces on the mound, as well as a some vulnerable starters to target with the bats. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/6/18. […]