Lorenzo Cain Scores Twice In NLCS Game 6

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain performed well Friday in his role as the table-setter in NLCS Game 6. Cain would come around to score twice, including one in the first inning after the Dodgers had jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the inning. Cain's position at the top of the order […]

Breakouts and Gems - 2018 MLB Waiver Wire Stars

Stars and Scrubs. Balanced approach. Regardless of the method chosen during drafts to fill your roster, your team likely needed more to get to the championship matchup or top of the standings. The skilled managers were ones who were able to discover players who would eventually break out. Every year there will be players that […]

Omar Vizquel No Longer Candidate For Angels Coaching Job

The Los Angeles Angels interviewed former shortstop Omar Vizquel for their vacant managerial position, but he reported that he is no longer a candidate. Vizquel spent 24 seasons in the MLB, and served as an instructional coach for the Detroit Tigers and a minor league coach for the Chicago White Sox after retiring. He has […]

Jake Marisnick Starting In Center Field Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is starting in center field and is batting ninth in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against Red Sox left-hander David Price. Marisnick is just 1-for-12 with five strikeouts in his career against Price, although the one hit was a home run. He's hitless in just one at-bat […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Expected To Be Healthy In 2019

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) is expected to be fully recovered entering the 2019 season. "He's due to be healthy and back on track [following left hip surgery]. He'll enter Spring Training as a rehab player. I guess it remains to be seen if he will be a […]

George Springer Stays Hot

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer continued his torrid October by going 3-for-4 in Game 4 of the ALCS with his fourth home run of the postseason. Springer got the Astros on the board in the first inning with the blast and now has five runs batted in during the series. Springer has been, by far, […]

Tony Kemp Has Huge Playoff Performance

Houston Astros outfielder Tony Kemp went 2-for-3 in Game 4 of the ALCS with one home run and two walks in the Astros 8-6 loss to the Red Sox. The speedster is not known for power but took a pitch from Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello and deposited it into the seats for his first […]

Lorenzo Cain With RBI In NLCS Game 5

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain gave the Brewers the lead early in NLCS Game 5 Wednesday. His third-inning double drove Orlando Arcia to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead against Clayton Kershaw. Milwaukee had not led at any point during the 13 innings Tuesday. Cain was also thrown out trying to steal second base in […]

Cody Bellinger Leading Off, Max Muncy Starting

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger will start in center field and bat leadoff in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday after playing the hero in the extra-inning walk-off win in Game 4 on Tuesday. Max Muncy is also starting at second base and is hitting fifth against Brewers left-hander […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Well, last night was pretty exciting in the baseball universe, huh? Despite a lopsided final score, the Red Sox and Astros dueled prety evenly throughout game three, and we had a benches clearing incident in Los Angeles as the Dodgers beat the Brewers in extra innings to even the NLCS at two games a piece. […]

Marcell Ozuna To See Specialist Later This Month

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (shoulder) will visit with a specialist in Los Angeles in late October to determine the next course of action for his injured right shoulder. Ozuna was somewhat of a disappointment in his first season with the Cardinals after hitting 37 bombs and hitting .312 with Miami in 2017. In […]

Angels Opt Out of Stadium Lease

The Los Angeles Angels are opting out of their contract with Angels stadium. Club president John Carpino said the team is hoping to find ways to improve the fan experience and that they are looking at all options. It is unclear what this means for the Angels long-term, but it shouldn't have a huge impact […]

Tony Kemp Hitting .261 Against Right-Handed Pitching

Houston Astros outfielder Tony Kemp will start in left field and hit ninth against the Red Sox Tuesday night in Game 3. Kemp gets the start against right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and Kemp is 2-for-5 against righties in the postseason thus far. In 184 at-bats this season against right-handed pitching, Kemp is slashing .261/.357/.413 with six […]

George Springer Hitting .409 In Postseason

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will hit leadoff and face Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi Tuesday night in Game 3. Springer is swinging a hot bat, slugging .909 through 22 postseason at-bats with two doubles and three home runs. Springer is 1-for-3 this season against Eovaldi with one home run and will be an excellent offensive […]

Jose Altuve Serving As DH In Game 3

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) is hitting second and serving as the designated hitter for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday. Infielder Marwin Gonzalez (back, neck) is at second base and is hitting fifth, while Tony Kemp is in left field and is […]

Stolen Base Fallers - 2018 Season Review

The 2018 MLB season was one in which stolen base numbers were down across the board, from 2,527 total steals in 2017 to 2,474 this year. Even the league's most prolific thieves were affected, as the highest individual stolen base total in 2017 was 60, while 45 was tops in all of baseball this year. […]

Ryan Braun Drives In Run Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun made his mark on the NLCS Monday versus the Dodgers. After a one-out walk in the first inning to Christian Yelich, Braun would double deep into the outfield which drove Yelich home. As the Brewers would shut out the Dodgers, Braun's hit would go down as the game-winning RBI. Braun […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/16/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back to a two game slate, but there are only three known starting pitchers at this time. Milwaukee could run a bullpen game, but their pitching situation is something to monitor leading up to lock tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/16/18. […]

Brian McCann, Tony Kemp To Start In Game 3

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann and outfielder Tony Kemp will start in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday. Kemp will play either left field or serve as the designated hitter. McCann has just two hits in 10 at-bats against Eovaldi in his career, while Kemp […]

Chris Taylor Out Of Lineup In Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against Brewers right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. Cody Bellinger will start in center field and hit fifth. Taylor has been hot this postseason, going 6-for-12 with a triple, homer, four runs scored and three RBI, but […]

Anthony Iapoce To Become Cubs Hitting Coach

Texas Rangers hitting coach Anthony Iapoce is leaving the team for the same position with the Chicago Cubs, according to a source. Iapoce was the special assistant to the general manager with the Cubs before becoming the Rangers hitting coach in 2016. The Cubs fired Chili Davis as their hitting coach last week after just […]

Braves Open To Moving Ronald Acuna To Right Field

The Atlanta Braves are open to moving outfielder Ronald Acuna to right field if they were to acquire a player in the offseason that is a better fit for left field. Nick Markakis is a pending free agent and while they have interest in re-signing him, it's not a foregone conclusion. Acuna's fantasy value won't […]

Angels Interview Brandon Hyde for Manager Job

The Los Angeles Angels have interviewed Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde for their vacant managerial position. Hyde has also interviewed for the open Rangers position as well. The Angels and Mike Scioscia departed after nearly 20 years together. Hyde has been coaching since 2004, first with the Marlins and then in the Cubs organization from […]

Braves Have Interest In Retaining Nick Markakis

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team has interest in re-signing pending free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis. However, the Braves aren't expected to extend the veteran a qualifying offer after he hit .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs scored in 162 games -- the first time in his career he […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hoping To Play In Game 3

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (back, neck) is hoping to play in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox after crashing into the Green Monster in Game 2 on Sunday night while trying to make a leaping catch. He received an IV before returning to the game and is hopeful […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Smacks Three-Run Double In ALCS Game 2

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. made his presence felt with his bat and his glove in a 7-5 victory during Game 2 of the ALCS. Bradley thumped a three-run double off of The Green Monster in the bottom of the third inning and gave the Red Sox a lead that they would not […]

Mookie Betts Delivers RBI, Two Runs In Game 2 Win

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts showed the Houston Astros why he is an MVP candidate on Sunday night. Betts was 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI double and two runs scored in a 7-5 Red Sox win. The 26-year-old was just 4-for-20 in the 2018 postseason heading into this game. Betts is a […]

Chris Taylor Stays Hot In NLCS Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Chris Taylor provided more offensive production from the top of the lineup in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. Taylor went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored. The 28-year-old has been clutch in the playoffs to this point, hitting .500 with a home run, three RBI, and four […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/14/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We only have a one game slate for tomorrow on FanDuel. We can't use the pitchers in the single game, but Gerrit Cole and David Price will be taking the mound for the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox, respectively. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Chris Taylor Gets Three Hits In NLCS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Chris Taylor had a solid hitting performance out of the leadoff spot in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Taylor went 3-for-5 with two singles and an RBI triple. Taylor's triple came in the ninth inning with two outs, putting himself in scoring position and making the game 6-5. Unfortunately, […]