Leury Garcia Scores Three Times

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia had himself a game on Wednesday. Garcia went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and a stolen base. Garcia is playing every day for the White Sox, but as a .241 career hitter with limited power, Garcia shouldn’t be considered outside of deeper AL-only leagues.

Corey Dickerson Out With Sore Shoulder

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with a sore right shoulder. J.B. Shuck will enter the lineup in left field and will hit seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas. Dickerson is listed as day-to-day for now and could return to the lineup in short order. The 29-year-old […]

Jeff McNeil Banged Up, Out Wednesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil has a "banged up" knee and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he's available to pinch hit. J.D. Davis will earn the start at the hot corner and will hit fifth in the lineup against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards. The 25-year-old Davis has hit .196 […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In Leadoff Spot Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who left the game early on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the hand in the seventh inning, is back in the leadoff spot and is starting in left field on Wednesday against Marlins starter Trevor Richards. Nimmo is off to a slow start this year with […]

Franmil Reyes Hitting The Ball Hard

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes continues to hit the ball hard, but he hasn't had much to show for it early in the 2019 season with just one hit in 15 plate appearances. Among players with at least 10 batted balls, Reyes ranks fifth in the majors with a 97.1 mph average exit velocity. […]

Niko Goodrum Dealing With Sore Calf

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum didn't start on Tuesday against the Yankees due to a sore right calf, but the injury isn't serious and he even appeared later in the game and drew a walk off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and scored on a double. Goodrum is a utility man for the Tigers and has […]

Michael A. Taylor To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hip, knee) will have his rehab assignment bumped up a day from Friday to Thursday with Double-A Harrisburg. Barring any setbacks this weekend, Taylor should be able to rejoin the team sometime next week. He'll serve as a fourth outfielder behind Adam Eaton, Victor Robles and Juan Soto in […]

White Sox-Mariners Postponed Thursday

The game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners will be postponed on Thursday due to inclement weather. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez will match up against Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for the team's home opener on Friday now. Lopez gave up four earned runs and six hits while striking out just two in […]

Franmil Reyes, Hunter Renfroe Both Starting

San Diego Padres outfielders Franmil Reyes and Hunter Renfroe are both in the lineup Wednesday, the first time this season where both players get to start the game. Reyes gets right field and the cleanup spot, while Renfroe moves to left field and will bat fifth. The matchup is with Robbie Ray and the Arizona […]

Brett Gardner Sitting Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. Gardner had been leading off for the Yankees due to injuries to Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton, but now gets a breather. Third baseman DJ LeMahieu will lead off, while Mike Tauchman plays center […]

Ketel Marte Batting Second Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Ketel Marte is batting second on Wednesday afternoon against the San Diego Padres. Marte has batted sixth all season until now but moves up to a much better lineup spot after swatting his first home run of the season on Tuesday. Marte's new lineup slot only helps his value against San Diego's […]

Howie Kendrick Likely to Skip Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals second baseman/outfielder Howie Kendrick (hamstring) will probably rejoin the team when eligible to come off the injured list on Thursday, without getting a rehab assignment in first. Kendrick has been out with a hamstring injury suffered during spring training. He will take on a utility role but is not a natural candidate to get […]

Byron Buxton Not In Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back, ribs) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after crashing into the outfield wall on Tuesday night. He's dealing with a ribs contusion and a sore back, but it's not considered serious. Jake Cave is in right field and is hitting sixth, while Max Kepler shifts over to […]

Jake Bauers Sitting Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers is getting his first day off of the season on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox and their left-handed starter Carlos Rodon. Jordan Luplow is playing right field and batting third, where Bauers hit in his past two games, while Greg Allen is in left field batting sixth. Bauers is […]

Indians Give Terry Francona Two-Year Extension

The Cleveland Indians signed manager Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension through the 2022 season on Wednesday. His current deal was set to expire after the 2020 season. The soon-to-be 60-year-old has led the Tribe to three straight American League Central titles and the World Series in 2016. The club has made the playoffs […]

Yasiel Puig Sitting Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Outfielder Jesse Winker is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff against Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta. Matt Kemp is in left field and is batting third. Puig is off to a slow start in his first year in Cincy with […]

Bryce Harper Has Spectacular Homecoming

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-5 in his first career road game at Nationals Park on Tuesday night, driving in three runs and coming a triple shy of the cycle. He struck out in his first two at-bats before posting a double and a single, and then he hit a 458-foot two-run bomb off […]

Lorenzo Cain Not In Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is getting his first off day of 2019 on Wednesday, as Ben Gamel takes his place both in center field and leading off. This will be Gamel's second straight start after he played in place of Ryan Braun on Tuesday. The Brewers face Luis Castillo and the Cincinnati Reds, and […]

Nationals Line Up With Turner Out; Victor Robles Still Ninth

Washington Nationals shortstop Wilmer Difo is batting seventh while outfielder Victor Robles remains in the ninth spot in the lineup for Wednesday's afternoon game against the Philadelphia Phillies, as the 1-3 Nationals begin to deal with the ramifications of Trea Turner's broken right index finger. Turner's absence gave Washington a chance to move Robles, who […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

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 […]

Josh Reddick Continues Hot Start To The Season With Three Hits

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 3-for-3 with a run and a walk in the 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. While it's only a sample size of four games, Reddick has come out of the gate with a .462 batting average in 13 at-bats. He has still yet to collect an RBI […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday, April 4th brings us yet another completely split featured slate with two sets of four games. The first slate kicks of at 1:05 pm with the second slate starting at 6:10 pm. The second slate is officially denoted as the “main” slate, but as both are considered featured you will find picks from both […]

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

We have another odd slate with both early and late games. Unfortunately, there are only eight total games, with only three coming after 7 PM EST. This article will focus on the "All Day" slate, allowing you to play either late or early games, depending on what slate you like better. In this article, I […]

Byron Buxton Hoping To Play Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is dealing with a contusion on his ribs and a sore back after crashing into the outfield wall on Tuesday night, but his head checked out fine after the game. He is hoping to play on Wednesday, but the Twins might give him the day off with a scheduled off […]

Byron Buxton Injured Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was removed from the game early on Tuesday and is being evaluated for back pain after crashing into the center field wall. Buxton was hitless with a run scored and three strikeouts in four plate appearances in this one before departing. He has four hits (three doubles) in 14 plate […]

X-Rays Negative On Brandon Nimmo

X-rays came back negative on New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo's hand after he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday and removed from the game. He'll be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Nimmo had a run, single, RBI and walk in five plate appearances before leaving the game Tuesday night and now has just two hits […]

Brandon Nimmo Hit In The Hand By Pitch, Exits Game

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins after being hit in the hand by a pitch. He was replaced in left field by Keon Broxton. Nimmo was 2-for-21 entering Tuesday's game, but he is one of the young stars on this Mets team, so losing him would present […]

Dustin Peterson Makes First MLB Hit A Game-Winner

Detroit Tigers outfielder Dustin Peterson got his first career hit Tuesday, and it was a big one. The rookie lined a double off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman to drive in Niko Goodrum, giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth. Peterson would then come around to score an insurance run for […]

Kevin Pillar Could Start In Right Field For San Francisco

Newly acquired San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Pillar will likely start in right field on Wednesday, reports Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Pillar was acquired from Toronto for infielder Alen Hanson, relief pitcher Derek Law and prospect Juan DePaula. At 30, Pillar has always been known for his defensive prowess but from a fantasy perspective, he's fit […]

Franmil Reyes Sits Tuesday, Franchy Cordero Will Bat Fifth

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes won't be in Tuesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reyes has just one hit in 15 plate appearances this season. In his place, 24-year-old Franchy Cordero will get the start in right field. Cordero has just eight plate appearances in the season's first week, tallying two hits and one […]