Jason Heyward Picks Up Three RBI

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBI on Sunday versus the Brewers. Heyward was recently promoted to the number one spot in the order and he has been enjoying it. The outfielder is having his best season as a Cub and is now hitting .276 with 17 home […]

Eloy Jimenez Knocks In Three Runs

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez picked up three RBI on Sunday versus the Phillies. The rookie finished the game 1-for-4 and also scored a run. One of the top prospects entering the season, Jimenez has shown glimpses of his power, but is only hitting .235. Jimenez is still worth owning in all formats for […]

Leury Garcia Hits Grand Slam

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia went 1-for-5 with a grand slam on Sunday versus the Phillies. Garcia has gotten a lot of run this year for the White Sox and it has paid off. Garcia is quietly hitting .289 with seven home runs, 33 RBI and 12 stolen bases. He is worth rostering in […]

Aaron Hicks Placed On 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain, the team announced on Sunday. Hicks left in the eighth inning of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. He had an MRI today and it clearly showed enough damage that the Yankees […]

Leury Garcia (OF/SS, CWS) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Leury Garcia just keeps on hitting. Over the last 10 games, he's accounted for 14 hits with two stolen bases and a home run. He's the permanent lead off hitter against both lefties and righties, and he has upside vs both. […]

Phillip Ervin (OF, CIN) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: When the Reds shipped outfielder Yasiel Puig to the Cleveland Indians at the trade deadline, it opened up a spot in the outfield. The team still has Nick Senzel, Jesse Winker and Josh VanMeter expected to reprise regular roles, but keep an […]

Kike Hernandez May Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez (hand) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Hernandez hasn't played since July 24 after injuring his hand during an at-bat. The 27-year-old utility-man was hitting .238/.309/.433 with 16 homers, 52 runs batted in, and 43 runs scored before getting […]

Travis Demeritte (2B/SS, DET) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Tigers shipped closer Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves, getting a pair of quality prospects in return - left-hander Joey Wentz and infielder-turned-outfielder Travis Demeritte. After hitting .286/.387/.558 with 20 home runs, 74 RBI and a 137 wRC+ at Triple-A, the […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TBR) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  The inevitable injury bug has struck Kiermaier, who hasn’t been able to stay healthy since his rookie year. His glove is a mainstay when healthy, so you can expect him to be there on a nightly basis. Remember, they signed him […]

Chris Taylor Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) could begin his rehab assignment as early as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Taylor has been on the injured list since July 15 with a fracture in his left forearm, after being struck by a pitch. Originally, the report said he would be out four […]

Bryan Reynolds (OF, PIT) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  If Reynolds isn’t owned in a league of yours, do yourself a favor and go pick him up. The switch-hitting rookie has been phenomenal and appears to only be getting better as he acclimates to major league pitching. He now has […]

Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Verdugo just keeps on hitting. July was his worst season of the year, mostly due to bad luck. His BABIP dipped below .300 and his wOBA followed. He was still serviceable, though, holding a .344 against righties with three home runs. He’s […]

Nomar Mazara Back in Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara is back in the lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Tigers after sitting out Saturday's game. Mazara has been riding a hot streak over his last 10 games, hitting .308 with two doubles, three home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored. Mazara owners should plan to start him today […]

Eddie Rosario Back in Twins Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is back in their starting lineup on Sunday after a day off, and he will be batting cleanup against the Royals. Rosario has been on a hot streak lately, hitting .289 with two home runs and eight RBI over his last 10 games. Owners should plan to put him back […]

Michael Brantley Out of Astros Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is sitting out of Sunday's game against the Mariners. Brantley had started in the last five games for Houston, and was the starter in 11 of their last 12 games. Josh Reddick slides over from right to left for Houston, and Jake Marisnick will get the start in center with […]

Tim Beckham Back in Lineup Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Tim Beckham is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Astros, and he will be batting sixth in the lineup. Over his last 10 games, Beckham is hitting .257 with four doubles, a home run, seven runs and seven RBI. Beckham could be a good play against Astros starter Justin […]

Ryan Braun Gets Day Off Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The team recalled outfielder Trent Grisham, so they want to give him a chance to play. Grisham will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Yu Darvish. Grisham doesn't have great fantasy value versus Darvish, […]

Lorenzo Cain is Sitting Out Versus Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This appears to be a routine day off for Cain, so he should be back in there next game. Ben Gamel will cover center field and bat sixth versus righty Yu Darvish. Gamel doesn't have enough […]

Kevin Kiermaier Gets Day Off Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins Kiermaier recently returned from the injured list, but he's sitting out here due to the left-handed starter on the mound. Guillermo Heredia will bat seventh and play center field versus lefty Caleb Smith. Heredia doesn't […]

Corey Dickerson Will Bat Leadoff Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Dickerson sat out last game due to the left-handed starter being on the mound. Dickerson will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Dickerson has been absolutely crushing the ball lately, so he's a […]

Jorge Soler Hits 465-Foot Home Run

Kansas City Royals slugger Jorge Soler hit the longest home run of his career on Saturday when he murdered a meatball into the upper deck of the left field stands at Target Field. The solo knock traveled an estimated 465 feet, a blast of mammoth proportions. Unfortunately, KC would go on to lose the game […]

Kris Bryant Gets A Day Of Rest

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will sit out Sunday’s series finale versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s just a routine day off for Bryant who has been in a bit of a funk lately. The former MVP is hitting .287 with 21 home runs and 51 RBI on the season. Recently acquired Tony Kemp will […]

Mookie Betts Drives in Two During Doubleheader

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts drove in two runs in game two of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. The 26-year-old only had one hit over both games, but his fourth inning, two-RBI single gave Boston the go-ahead 4-3 lead. Betts had a career July, hitting .373 and a 1.085 OPS with five homers […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 4th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Goes Yard For First Time In 12 Games

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. had just one hit, a solo home run, in game one of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. The last time Bradley hit a homer was on July 20, when he slugged two in the same game. After hitting just .198 in July, Bradley Jr. is looking to get […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting afternoon of baseball on this Sunday, with games starting at 1:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/4/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be sure to also check […]

Nicholas Castellanos Heads to Cubs - Fantasy Implications

Teams had one deadline to manage this year in regards to trading. There was a ton of movement by the few teams looking towards betterment. The Chicago Cubs, being one of them, are tied with the St. Louis Cardinals for the NL Central lead at 57-50 and felt they needed to make a few more […]

J.D. Davis (3B/1B/OF, NYM) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Through all of the chatter that routinely surrounds the New York Mets, it could be easy to overlook the superlative work that Cal State Fullerton alum J.D. Davis has put in at the plate for 2019. With ten home runs and an OPS of […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues and splits. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be […]

The Cut List (Week 19) - Time to Let Go?

The trade deadline has come and gone. Arguably only one widely-rostered player, Luke Jackson, became unusable thanks to a trade at the deadline. So not much has changed around here. It's now really getting to that point in the fantasy season where cuts are going to be highly based on statistical needs, which are much […]