Blue Jays Call Up Anthony Alford

The Toronto Blue Jays called up outfielder Anthony Alford from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. Toronto has a need in center field after trading Kevin Pillar to the Giants on Tuesday, so Alford should see plenty of playing time to open the season. The 24-year-old is the team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but lower-body […]

Niko Goodrum Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum will not start Tuesday against Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees. Josh Harrison will start at second base, and John Hicks will start at first, with Goodrum presumably available off the bench if need be. Goodrum is off to a nice start this season, with three doubles and four walks […]

Austin Meadows, Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and first baseman Ji-Man Choi are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Guillermo Heredia is starting in right field and batting sixth, while Yandy Diaz is at first base and hitting leadoff. Christian Arroyo is at the hot corner and is batting ninth. […]

Blue Jays Acquire Socrates Brito

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Socrates Brito from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Rodrigo Orozco. The 26-year-old Brito might actually have more of a chance at playing time in Toronto than he did in San Diego. He's a career .202/.229/.351 hitter in 82 games over three seasons […]

Jay Bruce Homers In Third Straight Game

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce unloaded a two-run home run in Monday's victory over the Angels. It was his third in as many days for the big left-handed bat, and he's scored six and driven in six in his this span as well. Bruce got off to a slow start this season but has […]

Adam Jones Goes Deep Yet Again

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones is enjoying his first week in the National League. He finished Monday's 10-3 victory against the San Diego Padres with a single and a solo home run across five at-bats. The homer was his third of the season. He will continue to play regularly now that Steven Souza Jr. (knee) […]

Giants Acquire Kevin Pillar

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Kevin Pillar from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Alen Hanson, reliever Derek Law and pitching prospect Juan DePaula. The 30-year-old Pillar is an elite defender, but his fantasy value in NL-only leagues will fall moving from a hitter's paradise to the pitching-friendly environment in […]

Ryan Braun Doubles Twice Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run in Monday's win over the Reds. Braun won't be in the lineup every day but when he is, he could serve as a useful fantasy option batting in the middle of the Brewers lineup. Braun should be owned in most […]

Braves, Ronald Acuna Finalizing Extension

The Atlanta Braves and outfielder Ronald Acuna are finalizing an eight-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to league sources. The deal also includes two options for $17 million apiece with a $10 million buyout on each option. The trend of young superstars signing extensions with their clubs continues. Acuna, just 21 years old, […]

Blue Jays Acquire Pitching Prospect Juan DePaula

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitching prospect Juan DePaula, infielder Alen Hanson and relief pitcher Derek Law from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Kevin Pillar. With Pillar now out of the picture, it could clear the way for Anthony Alford, the team's No. 11 prospect. He hit just .238/.314/.339 with […]

Mallex Smith Sets Table Nicely For Mariners

Seattle Mariners center fielder Mallex Smith led off for the club once again Monday night and reached base three times. He went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base as he got the offense rolling scoring the first run of the game. It was the second theft of the season for Smith, and he […]

Fantasy Exam Room: RotoBaller & Inside Injuries

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

Chad Pinder Drives In Three Runs In Home Win

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder had one of his team's four home runs in Monday's 7-0 victory against the defending-champion Boston Red Sox. Pinder finished 2-for-4 with a two-run homer off of lefty starter David Price, ending up with three RBI. Designated hitter Khris Davis (five), third baseman Matt Chapman (two) and outfielder Ramon Laureano (one) also connected for […]

Engel's Angles - Darvish's Struggles, Alcantara's Breakout and More

Each week, I will be bringing you my latest insights from around the Fantasy world. For now, I will be gathering storylines from around Major League Baseball. This week, we look at very early results and how some intangibles and health issues can factor in overall outlooks for spotlighted players. Is it too early to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with eight day games with first pitch between 12:35 p.m. and 4:07 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:10 p.m., and five 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 […]

Randal Grichuk Blasts Two-Run Shot In Loss To Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Monday's 6-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. It was the first two hits of the season for Grichuk as he was 0-for-12 in the first four games of the season. Hopefully, this outing reignites his offensive spark as Grichuk is notoriously […]

X-Rays Negative On Juan Lagares

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares' X-rays on his finger came back negative on Monday night after he was hit by a pitch while attempting to bunt. He went 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs and an RBI before leaving, so it was a good game for the defensive-minded center fielder. The 30-year-old has never […]

Trey Mancini Launches Second Home Run Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini went 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, and two RBI in Monday's 6-5 win against the Blue Jays. Mancini punished a seventh-inning hanging changeup from Sam Gaviglio, launching it over the center-field fence. The 27-year-old is off to a hot start this season, batting .500 with two […]

Clint Frazier To See Frequent Playing Time

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is expected to see regular playing time in left field while Giancarlo Stanton is on the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Mike Tauchman started in left on Monday, but Frazier could start the next two games. The 24-year-old had seven hits in 49 spring at-bats (.143) with […]

Yasiel Puig Drives In Two On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in his team's 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. He also drew a walk and struck out once in the game. Puig, who came over to the Reds in an offseason trade, is hitting just .091 in three games. Fantasy […]

Tommy Pham Extends On-Base Streak To 37 Games

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday, extending his on-base streak to 37 games. This matches the second longest on-base streak in franchise history. Pham is quietly producing for the Rays, slashing .278/.350/.278 with two stolen bases in 18 at-bats. He’s a great outfield option, as he is a true […]

Kevin Kiermaier Adds Three-Run Bomb Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier hit a three-run home run in the Rays rout of the Rockies on Monday. Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run scored on the day. He’s had trouble staying on the field, playing in less than 106 games in each of the past three seasons. When healthy, […]

Brett Gardner Hits First Homer In Victory

Batting leadoff as a result of one of the many injuries the New York Yankees are currently suffering from, outfielder Brett Gardner came through on Monday night. Taking on the Detroit Tigers, the longest-tenured Yankee recorded two hits, including a solo home run in what would ultimately be a quiet offensive night, with the Yankees […]

Red Sox Not Discussing Extension With J.D. Martinez

The Boston Red Sox have not yet engaged in contract-extension talks with outfielder J.D. Martinez, according to a source. Martinez, who is one of the best sluggers in the game, has opt outs in his contract each of the next three seasons. The 31-year-old was in the MVP conversation all year in 2018 after hitting […]

Max Muncy, Joc Pederson Out Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy and outfielder Joc Pederson are both sitting on Monday against Giants left-hander Drew Pomeranz. Chris Taylor is in left field and is batting seventh, while David Freese draws in at first base and is hitting fifth. The Dodgers will likely continue resting Muncy and Pederson against lefty starters, […]

Andrew Benintendi Back In Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Monday and is hitting second against A's starting pitcher Aaron Brooks. The left-handed hitter has just two hits in 12 at-bats (.167) in four games to start the year, but there shouldn't be any reason to panic this early on. He'll […]

Aaron Hicks Still Weeks Away From Return

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has "still got some weeks to go" before he is able to make his season debut, according to manager Aaron Boone. Hicks has yet to resume baseball activities, but the skipper thinks he will soon. The switch-hitting center fielder has a high ceiling when he's healthy for his […]

Mookie Betts Back In Leadoff Spot For Second Consecutive Night

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will bat leadoff for a second straight game on Monday against the Athletics. The reigning American League MVP hit second for the team's first three games but hit leadoff on Sunday night because original leadoff hitter Andrew Benintendi got the night off after fouling a ball off of […]

Dexter Fowler Has A Bruised Toe

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler has been diagnosed with a bruised toe on his left foot after being hit by a pitch in Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. X-rays showed no fracture, so if he is forced to miss any time, it shouldn't be for too long. However, the team will monitor the […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Be Shut Down For 10 Days

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his left biceps and will be shut down for 10 days before resuming baseball activities. Manager Aaron Boone is hoping the team gets him back later this month. It's a blow to the Yanks and fantasy owners, but Stanton and his […]