The Cut List (Week 3) - Time to Let Go?

We're now midway through April, and your trigger finger may be getting a bit itchy. The baseball season is only a couple weeks old, however, and with more than 90% of the season to go it is still really early. Most teams had played about eight games through last weekend, and now that number is […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 3

Week three is upon us and madness has officially ensued. Daniel Vogelbach is a hot waiver add and the Yankees are starting a Triple-A roster. Left is right and down is west. The early season struggles to hop on the train before it leaves a particular station is always interesting to watch. Everyone wants the […]

Alex Gordon (OF, KC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: What is in the water these days. The fountain of youth is real in KC. Maybe its all the young speedsters running all over the place for the Royals but something has lit a fire in Alex Gordon. On the year he is batting .390 […]

Alex Verdugo Continues To Rake

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo collected two more hits in Sunday's 7-1 win against the Milwaukee Brewers, including his third home run of the season and three RBI. Verdugo is slashing .343/.343/.714 through 16 games with six extra-base hits and five runs scored. The only thing he isn't doing is drawing walks or stealing […]

Jeff McNeil (2B/3B/OF, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jeff McNeil was brought up and shocked the fantasy community in 2018. It wasn’t miraculous, but it was steady, consistent production that led many teams to a fantasy championship. He finished the year with three homers, seven RBI, and a .329/.381/.471 triple slash. Also impressive was his […]

Tyler Austin Dealing With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin (elbow) is battling an inflamed elbow, and the injury is a result of throwing in the outfield before Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Austin had an MRI and it came back clean. There is no decision on whether he'll need a stint on the 10-day injured list […]

Derek Dietrich Leaves Game After HBP

Cincinnati Reds utility man Derek Dietrich (leg) was hit by a pitch on the lower leg or ankle in the bottom of the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Monterrey, Mexico, and he was forced to leave the game. Pitcher Tyler Mahle came on to run for Dietrich, who has […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: If he could ever manage to stay healthy, Kevin Kiermaier probably wouldn't ever appear in the hallowed pages of our waiver wire blog. Alas, his career has been marred by a variety of injuries that have kept him from logging 500 plate appearances in […]

Robbie Grossman Sets Table Nicely On Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman ended up 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 8-7 road loss against the Texas Rangers. Grossman has hit safely in six of the past seven games to bump his average from .185 to .265 just since April 5. He has been the best option […]

Delino DeShields Shows Off Wheels On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's 8-7 win against the Oakland Athletics. He also posted a pair of stolen bases, his first two-steal game of the season. The last time he accomplished that feat was Sept. 9, 2018, in Oakland. Overall, he is still […]

Franmil Reyes (OF, SD) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: A quick glance at Franmil Reyes' current circumstances might make one wonder why he deserves the coveted "universal add" designation. After all, he's hitting just .167/.270/.400 and fighting for playing time in a crowded Padres outfield. Go deeper, though, and there's plenty to be excited […]

Clint Frazier (OF, NYY) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: With the Yankees' roster ravaged by injury, opportunities have arisen for bench bats and minor leaguers to accrue everyday at-bats. Clint Frazier is one of those beneficiaries. The 24-year-old, acquired as part of the Andrew Miller deal at the 2016 trade deadline, has ascended […]

Andrew Benintendi Unlikely To Play Monday

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is sore and unlikely to play in Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, manager Alex Cora said on Sunday. However, he reiterated that Benintendi's injury is not looking like a long-term issue. He suffered a right foot contusion during Sunday's game after fouling a […]

Mike Trout Continues To Improve

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) saw Dr. Steve Yoon in Los Angeles on Sunday, and ultrasound images showed further improvement to his groin. He will join the team in Texas on Monday and will continue to be evaluated. There's no guarantee that Trout will return to the lineup on Monday, but he looks […]

Nick Senzel Could Play In Games Next Week

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) has been hitting and running the bases and could get into an extended spring training game by the middle of next week. It was believed that Senzel was further off from game action, but it looks like he's been making good progress. The Reds will be cautious with […]

Harrison Bader Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is dealing with right hamstring tightness, which is why he's not playing on Sunday in Mexico against the Reds. It's unclear how long this injury might sideline Bader, but his owners need to keep an eye on his status heading into next week. The 24-year-old gives the Cards excellent […]

Wil Myers Out With Thumb Ailment

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hurt his thumb sliding into second base on Saturday and is not playing on Sunday. Hunter Renfroe is starting in left field and is hitting cleanup on Sunday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Myers is off to a good start this year, hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three long […]

Andrew Benintendi Injured Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi suffered a right foot contusion on Sunday when he fouled a ball off of himself. X-rays came back negative and he's listed as day-to-day. Benintendi doubled and struck out in his two plate appearances against the Orioles before departing. He could miss a game or two but appears to […]

Ryan Braun Taking A Day Off Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ben Gamel gets the nod in left field and is batting seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling. Gamel is batting .280 (7-for-25) with no home runs and just one RBI on the season for Milwaukee. While he could certainly do some […]

Mallex Smith, Ryon Healy Sitting Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith and third baseman Ryon Healy are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Mitch Haniger slides over to center field and will hit leadoff, while Dylan Moore is at the hot corner and is hitting ninth against Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Haniger will always be a fine DFS option, […]

Harrison Bader Taking A Day To Rest

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Tyler O'Neill will take his place in center field and is hitting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. O'Neill has yet to go yard in 2019 but is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with three RBI in 12 games. You could do […]

David Peralta Out Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Peralta continues to hit so far in 2019, going 24-for-66 (.364) with a home run and seven RBI. He should be a contributor in all leagues all season long. Tim Locastro will earn the start […]

Joey Gallo Grabs Pine Against A's

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo gets the start in left field and is hitting sixth, while Hunter Pence is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third against A's left-handed starter Brett Anderson. Gallo is predictably hitting for a low average (.171), but he […]

Billy Hamilton Could Return Monday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is doing much better, and he could be back in the lineup on Monday. Hamilton sprained his knee crashing into the outfield wall on Thursday, but he ended up dodging a bullet. The speedster could return early next week. Chris Owings will start […]

Dwight Smith Scratched Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with a sore leg, but he will be available off the bench if needed. Joey Rickard is starting in right field and is hitting second against Red Sox left-hander David Price on Sunday. The 27-year-old outfielder has only seven hits in 37 at-bats […]

Aaron Hicks Feeling Great

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) said he feels "great" after testing out his back by taking his "A" swings. However, there remains no timetable for his return, although he's confident that the pain is behind him. Hicks is a notorious slow healer and could need a lengthy rehab assignment, but his power/speed combination […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Out With Flu, Andrew Benintendi Playing

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is out of the starting lineup on Sunday with the flu. Andrew Benintendi, who was originally scheduled for an off day, will now play left field and hit leadoff against Orioles lefty John Means. JBJ missed the game on Saturday with an illness as well. Benintendi started off […]

Victor Robles, Brian Dozier Not Playing

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and second baseman Brian Dozier are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Michael A. Taylor is starting in center field and is batting ninth, while Howie Kendrick starts at the keystone for the second straight day and is hitting second against Pirates starter Jameson Taillon. Robles is just getting […]

Tommy Pham Sitting Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Avisail Garcia will get the start in right field and will hit cleanup against Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. Pham has reached base in 46 straight games and is hitting .276 with two homers, seven RBI and five stolen bases. […]

Niko Goodrum On The Bench Again

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum (illness) is out the lineup again on Sunday as the Tigers take on Jose Berrios and the Twins. Goodrum has been a bright spot in the Tigers lineup, batting .293/.420/.512 through 13 games thus far. He should be back in there soon, which is good news for both fantasy […]