Marlins Option J.T. Riddle, Recall Isaac Galloway

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia in corresponding moves. Riddle had only five hits in his first 32 at-bats (.156) with two homers and three RBI. Miguel Rojas figures to be the team's everyday starter at the 6 going […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out, Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, while outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) is back in center field and hitting ninth against Yankees left-handed starter James Paxton. Steve Pearce is the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in a good spot to take advantage for those in […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Against Righty Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Kris Bryant is in left field and is batting second, while David Bote is at the hot corner again and is hitting seventh. Daniel Descalso will be a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot in a […]

Jon Jay Doing Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin, hip) played catch on Monday and was hoping to hit off a tee. The veteran outfielder has not played at all this season. Jay could see considerable playing time for the White Sox when he makes his season debut, but the upside just isn't there for his fantasy […]

Billy Hamilton Returns, Steals A Base

Kansas City Royals center fielder Billy Hamilton seems to be over that sprained knee. In his first game back on Monday, Hamilton did what he does best and swiped his first base in a week. Hamilton really only brings elite speed and defense to the table, so something like a knee sprain could really cramp […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right elbow nerve subluxation. The team recalled infielder/outfielder Yairo Munoz and pitchers Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Reliever Mike Mayers (lat) was also placed on the injured list and outfielder Drew […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Balky Back

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was out of the lineup for a second straight day on Monday due to a balky back, but manager Craig Counsell said there wasn't a cause for concern. Braun was out on Monday due to a matchup decision, as Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson has been much tougher on right-handed hitters. […]

X-Rays Negative On Cody Bellinger

X-rays came back negative on Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger on Monday night after he was forced to leave the game after being hit by a pitch on his right knee. His fantasy owners and the Dodgers can breathe a sigh of relief, as Bellinger has been one of the majors hottest hitters, slashing […]

Domingo Santana Adds To League-Leading RBI Total

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana picked up a run and an RBI in Monday's loss against the Indians. He finished 3-for-4 on the night and is now batting a sizzling .354 with four homers and a league-leading 24 RBI. Santana has maintained a terrific pace since his Opening Day grand slam in Japan nearly a […]

Yasiel Puig Takes Kershaw Deep

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was not kind to his former Los Angeles Dodgers teammate in a 4-3 loss on Monday. Puig took ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw deep for a two-run homer in the first inning. Overall, Puig is hitting .191 with a .607 OPS, two homers, two runs, eight RBI, and a steal in […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xwOBA (Week 3)

Welcome back to our weekly Statcast Hitter Analysis series. Each week, I will select a different metric to evaluate surprising names at the top and bottom of the Statcast Leaderboards. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. Just as […]

Dwight Smith Plates Four Runs Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox. Smith went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and four RBI. The 26-year-old has been a pleasant offensive surprise for the O's, posting a .270/.324/.476 slash line with three home runs, 10 RBI and […]

Teoscar Hernandez Blasts Three-Run Shot In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was 3-for-4 with a three-run home run during Monday's 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. It was the first big fly of the season for the 26-year-old. Hernandez is carrying a .245 average with nine RBI through 53 at-bats this season. Hernandez has a penchant for striking out, but […]

Tyler O'Neill Expected To Be Fine

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (elbow) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday after leaving the game early on Monday, but manager Mike Shildt said the team doesn't believe he's dealing with anything structurally wrong with his elbow. O'Neill was hitless in his lone plate appearance on Monday and is hitting a healthy .286/.310/.464 with a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another big Tuesday is on tap as all 30 teams are in action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/16/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS lineup picks […]

Noel Cuevas Injured Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Noel Cuevas left the game in the fourth inning on Monday with a leg injury. Cuevas was making his season debut after being called up from the minors before the day. He was hitless in his two plate appearances before departing. Cuevas and Raimel Tapia were set to share playing time in […]

Jeff McNeil Picks Up Three Hits In Victory

Perhaps being overshadowed early on by teammate and fellow New York Mets infielder Peter Alonso, infielder Jeff McNeil continues to be a star of his club's lineup. The 27-year-old racked up three more hits Monday night, including an RBI single in the first that increased his team's early lead. McNeil is hitting .404 early on […]

Cody Bellinger Hit By Pitch, Leaves Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger was hit by a pitch on the right knee on Monday and had to leave the game early. He entered the game leading the National League with nine home runs and 22 runs scored, and he had an RBI double in the first inning before his injury. Bellinger tried […]

David Dahl Inching Closer To Return

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (core) is moving closer to a return and is scheduled to play in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. Dahl's injured list stint expires on April 18, when he'll be eligible to return. The left-handed hitter should remain stashed in all formats. He was off to a hot start […]

Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr. Questionable For Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi (foot) and Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) are both questionable to play on Tuesday. "We’ll see. Jackie feels better. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow. Beni, a lot better. We’ll see when we get there what lineup we have," manager Alex Cora said. Benintendi fouled a ball off his foot […]

Garrett Cooper Working Out

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (calf) has started running and taking batting practice as he works his way back from a calf strain. Cooper went 0-for-7 with a strikeout before landing on the injured list. He's an option for some outfield playing time when he's healthy, and he can also play some first base if […]

Tyler O'Neill Exits Early on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (arm) left Monday's game versus the Milwaukee Brewers after making a throw from center field to home plate. The injury is being called right arm soreness. Hopefully this is a minor issue because O'Neill was hitting fairly well to start the season. Harrison Bader (hamstring) is sidelined as well, […]

Jake Bauers Sitting on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is not too surprising with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Seattle. Carlos Gonzalez will bat third and play left field for the Indians, but he's not going to be much of a fantasy […]

Nick Senzel Plays In Extended Spring Game

Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel (ankle) played in an extended spring training game on Monday, going three innings and getting two plate appearances. The 23-year-old suffered a sprained ankle earlier this year. Senzel is expected to play five innings on Wednesday as he's gradually prepped for lengthier activity. The center fielder/third baseman is ranked as the […]

Jesse Winker To Start On Bench

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Matt Kemp will draw the start in left field against his old team and bat third. Catcher Curt Casali is also hitting leadoff in this one. Winker has picked things up of late with the […]

Max Kepler Out, Mitch Garver Hitting Leadoff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jake Cave is receiving the start in right field and is batting seventh against Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker. Mitch Garver is behind the plate and hitting leadoff, while Willians Astudillo is back at third base and hitting sixth. Marwin Gonzalez […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Lineup Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Kris Bryant is in left field and is hitting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards, while David Bote is at third and is hitting seventh. Ben Zobrist is batting leadoff. Schwarber has three home runs and six RBI on the season, […]

Raimel Tapia Caught Stealing In SF

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia was perfect in his one opportunity at the plate on Sunday as he smacked a single in the top of the ninth inning, but it quickly fell apart when starting pitcher German Marquez failed to bunt him over to second and Tapia took matters into his own hands instead. Given […]

Jesse Winker Stays Hot On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker continued his hot hitting in a 9-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Winker went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the losing effort, his second round-tripper in as many games. While the young outfielder got off to a slow start this season, he has really heated up […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

Managers continue to slide through the waiver wire at alarming rates. Try not to overreact and make rash decisions. Let the underperforming stars get into a groove. Their numbers will normalize. Some outfielders would be better suited to stream for a hot bat. Others need to be replaced just because they are no longer on […]