Josh Reddick Posts .358 Average In April

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 3-for-3 Tuesday night as the Astros took down the Twins 11-0. Reddick has been white-hot the entire month of April, slashing .358/.416/.506 over his last 81 at-bats with three doubles and three home runs. The veteran posted nine multiple-hit performances in the first month of the season and appears […]

Michael Brantley Hitting .414 Over Last Seven Games

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in the Astros 11-0 rout of the Twins Tuesday night. Brantley continues to rake for his new team, going 12-for-29 (.414) over his last seven games and for the season is now slashing .331/.380/.517. Brantley has been one of the best free-agent acquisitions in […]

Jay Bruce Sitting Against Lefty

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is not in the lineup against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester on Wednesday. Edwin Encarnacion is at first base and is hitting third, while Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth. Encarnacion is hitting .273 with a homer and two RBI in 11 career at-bats […]

George Springer Slugging .614 In Last 15 Games

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer hit his team-leading ninth home run of the season Tuesday night as the Astros trounced the Twins 11-0. Springer now has seven doubles and nine home runs on the season and is slugging an impressive .614 over his last 15 games played. Springer is perhaps the most dangerous leadoff hitter […]

Dexter Fowler Still Out Sick

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with the flu. Jose Martinez is in right field and is batting fifth, while Harrison Bader is back in center field and is hitting eighth against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Fowler's fantasy owners won't complain that he's on the bench against […]

Ender Inciarte Back In Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is hitting eighth against Padres starter Cal Quantrill in his MLB debut. Inciarte is hitting just .233 with two homers, six RBI and three steals in 90 at-bats, and he doesn't have a very high ceiling when hitting low in […]

Ronald Acuna Gets Day Off Wednesday To Recharge

Atlanta Braves outfield Ronald Acuna is getting a day off Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. After getting his batting average up to a season-high .327 on April 16, Acuna has hit just .220 with 15 strikeouts in his last 13 games. After a day to reset, expect Acuna to be back in the lineup Thursday […]

Mark Trumbo Slowly Progressing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is throwing and doing light running but isn't doing any other baseball activities as he works his way back from knee surgery. Trumbo is on the 60-day injured list and likely won't make his season debut for Baltimore until June. The right-handed slugger still has some power in his […]

Clint Frazier Working In The Outfield

As he rehabs an ankle injury, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier did some defensive work in the outfield prior to Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old arrived this season after a litany of injuries and was stellar, carrying the offense for a stretch. Through 18 games this season, Frazier is hitting .324 […]

Austin Hays Making Progress

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (thumb) remains in Florida but has advanced to taking practice on the field, and he will begin playing in games later this week. A healthy Hays could be the Orioles starting center fielder eventually. Expect Hays, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, to play in the minors for […]

Eloy Jimenez Participates In Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez took part in batting practice Wednesday afternoon before his club took on the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old is still wearing a brace on his right ankle after suffering a high sprain. He was reportedly moving around without any visible issues, which is a good sign. Jimenez is hitting .241 […]

No Serious Damage For Mark Canha

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha doesn't have any serious damage in his right wrist. He received a cortisone injection and shouldn't have to miss much time. Canha was placed on the injured list and is hitting only .200 (8-for-40) with two home runs and four RBI on the season. […]

Garrett Cooper Thinks He'll Be Fine

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had just returned from the injured list on Tuesday but had to leave the game early after being hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand. X-rays came back negative, so Cooper is currently listed as day-to-day. He's having trouble making a fist with his left […]

A.J. Pollock To Have Exploratory Procedure

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has returned to Los Angeles to undergo an exploratory procedure to determine the severity of the infection in his right elbow and whether a growth plate in the joint needs to be surgically repaired. Pollock had surgeries on his growth plate in the same elbow in 2010 and […]

Aaron Hicks Begins Game Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) played in a simulated game in Florida on Tuesday and has started game activities after hitting in the cages and taking batting practice. Hicks has been out all year, but he'll be the regular center fielder in the Bronx whenever he makes his season debut. The 29-year-old had […]

Christian Yelich Could Be Ready For Weekend Series

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Christian Yelich (back) still isn't doing baseball activities, but he is "trending" towards being ready for the weekend series against the Mets that begins on Friday. Yelich should be able to avoid the injured list, but don't plan on having him for your lineups until at least […]

Trey Mancini Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has been out of the lineup since leaving the game on Saturday after taking a pitch off of his right hand. He returns on Wednesday, batting second against Carlos Rodon. Fantasy owners should be glad to get him back after his torrid start to the year with a .355/.405/.618 slash […]

Ian Desmond Homers In Failed Comeback Attempt

The Colorado Rockies were down in the ninth inning of Tuesday's ballgame, but a two-run blast by outfielder Ian Desmond brought them within one run. No one was able to capitalize any further, though, and the comeback petered out after Desmond. Desmond is trying to find a happy medium between previous iterations of himself. Last […]

Kris Bryant Fills In At DH Against Mariners

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant filled in at designated hitter during the 6-5 win over the Mariners, going 1-for-4 with a walk. Tuesday night marked his 10th double of the season and his third in Chicago's last six games. Things will get tougher for the 27-year-old, as Bryant and the Cubs will be going up […]

Isaac Galloway Unproductive Against Cleveland

Miami Marlins outfielder Isaac Galloway struggled against the Indians on Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Since getting called up from Triple-A New Orleans in the middle of April, the 29-year-old has been a contributor to the Marlins' offensive woes this season by sporting a horrendous .211 average while collecting only eight hits in 38 […]

Bryan Reynolds Launches First Career Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds hit his first career home run, a go-ahead solo shot, in the top of the 11th inning of a 6-4 win over Texas on Tuesday night. Also stroking a double in the fifth, the 24-year-old rookie is now riding an eight-game hitting streak to begin his career. Despite having just […]

Starling Marte Homers In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (abdomen) made his only hit in six at-bats count, clubbing a two-run home run in the top of the 11th for a come-from-behind, 6-4 victory over Texas on Tuesday. Marte had just been activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. He struck out three times earlier in […]

Curtis Granderson Homers Against The Tribe

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson went 1-for-3 with a home run, his fourth of the year, in the 7-4 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. The 38-year-old has been relatively efficient at the plate over his last seven outings, going for four hits that resulted in extra bases while collecting four RBI in the process. He […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with seven day games with first pitch between 1:05 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:40 p.m., and eight games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]

Carlos Gonzalez Smashes a Three-Run Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run home run on Tuesday, finishing 1-for-3 with a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored. Gonzalez started the season in the minors, but he's hit .261/.333/.391 since joining the Cleveland lineup. He's shown he still has some pop in his bat, but he'll likely have some cold […]

Franmil Reyes Powers Padres With Two Long Balls

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes smashed a pair of homers in Tuesday’s victory against the Atlanta Braves. Reyes added a double and finished the evening 3-for-4 with three RBI. The multi-homer game was Reyes’ second in seven games and he now has eight long balls to go with a .232/.286/.561 slash and 23 runs-plus-RBI. […]

Fantasy Baseball Five Up: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Mallex Smith Optioned, Braden Bishop Called Up

The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Mallex Smith to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday and called up outfielder Braden Bishop in a corresponding move. Smith has eight steals on the season but was hitting .165/.255/.247 in 97 at-bats to begin the year and was recently moved to the bottom of the batting order. If you're in need […]

Mitch Haniger is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Haniger did not play in Sunday's game due to shoulder soreness. Haniger will play right field and bat leadoff versus lefty Cole Hamels on Tuesday. Fantasy owners can go ahead and plug Haniger back into their […]

Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Verdugo has long been one of baseball's top prospects, but a crowded outfield in Los Angeles prevented him from having fantasy value outside of deep leagues. However, Verdugo has started four of the last five for the Dodgers, and today's announcement that […]