Nick Senzel is Out on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Senzel gathered two hits on Tuesday, but will sit this one out to rest. Jesse Winker will bat leadoff and cover center field versus righty Jhoulys Chacin. Winker could make for an interesting DFS option against […]

Ryan Braun Returns to the Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Braun left early during Tuesday's game after making a sliding catch. Braun appears to be fine, but the Brewers wanted to be cautious and make sure he avoided any serious injury. He'll bat third and play left […]

Christian Yelich is Resting on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Yelich will get a day off to rest, but should be back in the lineup next game. Ben Gamel will cover right field and bat sixth versus righty Sonny Gray. Gamel has been hitting well over […]

Kris Bryant Will Rest Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will get a day of rest on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryant is hitting .285 with 16 home runs and 42 RBI on the season and should be back in the lineup on Thursday for the series finale. David Bote will replace Bryant and bat sixth. Bote is […]

George Springer Hitting .344 Since Return

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 3-for-5 with three runs scored in the Astros 9-8 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. Springer set the table perfectly and has picked up right where he left off when he went on the injured list May 24 with a hamstring injury. The dangerous leadoff man is 10-for-29 (.344) […]

Kole Calhoun Honors Tyler Skaggs After Home Run

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Angels emotional 9-4 win over the Rangers. Calhoun hit his 18th home run of the season and pointed to the sky at home plate in honor of the tragic passing of teammate Tyler Skaggs. It has been a tough few […]

Hernan Perez Outrighted to Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infielder/outfielder Hernan Perez, who was designated for assignment on June 28, cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent to Triple-A San Antonio. Perez showed promise in 2016 with a .272 batting average, 13 home runs, and 34 stolen bases, but has not approached similar value since and was hitting just .235/.277/.383 in 160 plate […]

Brian Anderson Out of Lineup Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/third baseman Brian Anderson is not in the team's lineup Wednesday after exiting Tuesday's game with an elbow contusion. For the most part, Anderson has been playing right field while Neil Walker starts at third base. Wednesday, Walker will stay at third and bat fourth, while Harold Ramirez takes Anderson's right field spot […]

Willie Calhoun Could See Second Base Time

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun has done some work at second base in recent days, and could also start doing some third base work as well. This development would seem to be a damning statement on incumbent second baseman Rougned Odor, who has hit a dreadful .189/.259/.369 in 2019. Calhoun is unlikely to be any […]

Derek Dietrich Returns to Lineup

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich is playing left field and batting sixth Wednesday after a day off Tuesday. Dietrich's bat has cooled significantly the past few weeks, with a .111/.304/.241 slash line in the last 28 days. His season line remains a strong .223/.351/.565, so OBP and OPS league owners should still be pleased with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 16 games on the schedule today, and I will be focusing my research on the fourteen-game main slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/3/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also […]

Juan Soto Has Big Day Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto had another productive day at the plate on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Soto went 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, walk and two RBI. The home run off Miami starter Zac Gallen was his 15th of the season. The outfielder is now hitting .301 with a .960 OPS and […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 3rd 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 […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 14 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, July 1 (unless otherwise noted). The season is just over halfway done, and the home runs are still coming in bunches. That doesn't mean everyone's always hitting them all the time, and good thing for this column. Weekly reminders: […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 14)

The Top 10 tier lost two high-profile prospects this past week with the promotions of pitcher Bryse Wilson, pitcher (and hitter) Brendan McKay (Rays), and second baseman Keston Hiura (Brewers). McKay and Hiura could play huge roles in their respective teams’ race for a playoff berth. The Rays’ multi-tool prospect had an eye-opening debut against […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 14

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 […]

Nick Senzel Scores Twice On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-4 with two runs in a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The rookie outfielder knocked two singles and also added a walk in the 11-inning win. Senzel is now hitting .268 with eight homers, 33 runs, 27 RBI, and eight steals in his rookie campaign. While […]

Brian Goodwin Battling Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) suffered a right wrist contusion in Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The team announced he will have a CT scan and clinical evaluation on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani, who was getting the day off, made a pinch-hitting appearance for Goodwin. Mike Trout moved from designated hitter to center […]

Kole Calhoun Muscles Up In Tuesday's Road Win

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 9-4 road victory against the Texas Rangers. Calhoun struggled in the month of June, going 18-for-94 (.191) with a double, six homers, 10 RBI and 25 strikeouts, skidding from .241 to .225. It was just […]

Jose Martinez Goes Yard Twice on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Jose Martinez had a strong game on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and two RBI. Both of his blasts came with no one on base, so despite the eight total bases, he only drove in two runs. Martinez now has seven home runs and a […]

xBA vs Shift - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 14)

We've looked plenty at expected stats already, so let's switch things up a bit in this iteration of Statcast studs and duds. This time, we will examine the xBA of hitters who repeatedly face shifts or strategic defensive alignments. Typically, power hitters are subjected to the shift because of their high pull tendencies. Teams also […]

J.D. Davis Ignites Mets Comeback Victory

The New York Mets trailed 2-0 for a substantial portion of Tuesday night's game at Citi Field against the New York Yankees. From the second until the eighth they trailed, but in the sixth they got on the board as outfielder J.D. Davis homered to right. In the eighth, the Mets rallied to take the […]

Tyler Naquin Puts Together a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was great on Tuesday, recording a 4-for-5 night with a run scored and an RBI. He had two doubles and two singles from the nine spot in the Cleveland batting order, bringing his slash line up to .271/.301/.458. He doesn't get consistent playing time in the Cleveland outfield and rarely […]

Jake Bauers Has a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI. He smacked three singles and a double, raising his slash line to .237/.308/.401. He's been a streaky hitter this season, but has returned some decent offensive value in deeper leagues. He can be a high-upside […]

Mookie Betts Scores Three Times In Win

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished with two hits and three runs scored in a 10-6 win over Toronto on Tuesday. Betts also walked twice, increasing his on-base percentage to .387. However, Betts has struggled with the bat of late, as his average has hovered around the .260 mark for almost a month, […]

Hunter Pence Pulled From Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence (groin) recently underwent an MRI, and while the results showed no new injury, he has been pulled from his rehab assignment. This status update will likely take Pence out of next week's All-Star festivities. The 36-year-old vet was voted in as the American League's DH after hitting .294 with […]

MRI Shows No Tear For Stephen Piscotty

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) had an MRI that showed no tear in his right knee. Piscotty was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after injuring his knee sliding into second on Saturday. Manager Bob Melvin suggested a timetable of a month but he did not want to guarantee anything. On Tuesday, Mark […]

Mitch Haniger Taking A Break From Rehab

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (groin) visited with a doctor Tuesday following some issues rehabbing too quickly after his surgery. According to Greg Johns of MLB.com, Haniger will be held out of baseball activities for at least another week, leaving his return to fall after the All-Star break. On the year, the 28-year-old is hitting […]

Andrew Benintendi is Playing Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi has missed three of the last four games due to leg issues. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to place Benintendi on the injured list. He'll bat fifth and play left field […]

Teoscar Hernandez is Sitting on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Hernandez is dealing with a sore shoulder, so he'll get the day off to rest. It doesn't sound too serious, so he'll likely just get a few days off. Brandon Drury will cover right […]