Aaron Judge Won't Return To Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) had no issues after taking part in a simulated game on Monday, but he won't return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Wednesday could be the day that the slugger returns for the first time since fracturing his wrist in late July. Judge is […]

Curtis Granderson is Back in the Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Curtis Granderson is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Ryan Braun (rest) will be out of the lineup for this contest. Granderson has been a part-time player since being traded to the Brewers from Toronto. Granderson will lead off and play right field versus righty Anthony […]

Harrison Bader is Out on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bader is hitting .158/.217/.211 over the last week, so he'll get a day off. Yairo Munoz will move into center field and bat eighth versus righty Mike Foltynewicz. Munoz has been decent with the bat, […]

Adam Eaton is Sitting Out on Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. This will be the second straight game that Eaton has missed. It's unclear if something is wrong physically with Eaton or if the Nats just want to get a look at younger players. Victor Robles will […]

Anthony Alford Called Up Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays called up outfield prospect Anthony Alford from the minors on Monday. The team's No. 5 prospect hit just .238/.314/.339 with five home runs, 36 RBI and 17 steals between Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo in the minors this year. It's unlikely he'll see enough playing time down the stretch to be […]

Joey Gallo Scratched From Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (toe) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday with a bruised right toe after he fouled a ball off his foot in San Diego. Willie Calhoun will replace him in left field and hit sixth against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow. Calhoun isn't a bad DFS choice as a cheaper […]

George Springer Hitting .400 In September

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer has re-found his stroke at the plate and is slashing .400/.450/.491 through 55 at-bats in September. After hitting .209 the previous two months, Springer is back to being one of the more dangerous hitters in the American League. He has battled several minor injuries over the course of the season […]

Mitch Haniger Hitting .367 Over Last 30 At-Bats

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continues to have a strong September and is slashing .367/.375/.600 over his last 30 at-bats heading into Monday night. Haniger is slugging .552 in the month of September and will play the Astros in Houston to open a divisional series. The first-time All-Star has done a fantastic job since being […]

Aaron Judge Takes Simulated At-Bats

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) had 11 live at-bats on Monday off pitchers A.J. Cole, Chance Adams and Phillip Diehl. He was activated from the disabled list last Friday but has yet to hit in a game. That could happen this week, which means fantasy owners are getting close to be able to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a pretty full Monday slate filled with middle-tier pitchers. With that kind of slate, I generally look to the positive hitting environments, in this case the focus will be on the Rays at Rangers and Reds at Brewers. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Charlie Culberson Smacks Two-Run Bomb On Sunday

Atlanta Braves utility man Charlie Culberson was 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Culberson has excelled in limited appearances this season, as the 29-year-old has a .280 average to go along with 12 homers, 42 RBI, and 43 runs scored in 271 at-bats. Culberson is currently filling in […]

Ronald Acuna Hitless In Five At-Bats On Sunday

Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna was 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. This is a strange sight considering Acuna has batted .327 across the 55 games following the All-Star break. The 20-year-old has been one of the best players in the majors during the second half of the season, […]

Champ or Chump: Trevor Story and Ronald Acuna Jr.

We begin our ridiculously early look at the 2019 fantasy baseball landscape with two of the bigger breakouts of the 2018 season. Trevor Story has gone from a barely top-100 asset to a potential MVP candidate, returning tremendous value to anyone who drafted him in March. Ronald Acuna Jr. should probably win the National League's […]

Phillip Ervin Hits Solo Home Run Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin provided half of his team's offense in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. Ervin took a fourth-inning Jose Quintana fastball deep to left-center field for his seventh HR of the season. The 26-year-old has done a decent job since receiving […]

Scott Schebler Hits Leadoff Home Run Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Cubs. Schebler got the game started off on the right note, crushing Jose Quintana's first pitch into the center-field seats for his 17th HR of the season. The 27-year-old is now hitting .271 with 48 RBI in […]

Christin Stewart Collects Three Hits

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart continues to impress at the MLB level, logging three hits in Sunday's win against Cleveland. Stewart has now appeared in seven games for the Tigers after a productive year at Triple-A Toledo. In those seven games, he's reached base safely 11 times (seven hits and four walks), good enough […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25

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 […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Steals 16th Base On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Mets. Bradley has been an inconsistent offensive performer this season. He has had his fair share of hot streaks, but for the most part, he has been a fantasy afterthought. Bradley has a .232 […]

Andrew Benintendi Mired In Lengthy Slump

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi was 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Mets. Benintendi is just 28-for-123 (.228) at the plate in his last 30 games with two homers, 14 RBI, and no stolen bases. The 24-year-old has been a consistent performer for the entire season, but […]

Kyle Schwarber Won't Travel With Team

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said outfielder Kyle Schwarber (back) will not travel with the team for their series against the Diamondbacks. However, Schwarber should be ready to return to the starting lineup on Friday against the White Sox. It'll be well over a week since Schwaber played in a game when he returns to […]

Daniel Palka Injured But Homers Twice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka (knee) jammed and "tweaked" the left side of his knee in the game on Sunday and is day-to-day, according to manager Rick Renteria. Renteria also said that Palka "seems fine." Palka had two home runs (both solo shots) and a strikeout in four plate appearances in the game on […]

Mookie Betts Expected To Be Fine

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (side) is expected to be fine, and manager Alex Cora expects the star outfielder to play on Tuesday against the Yankees. Betts left the game early on Sunday with an injury, but his fantasy owners can let out a huge sigh of relief. One of the most exciting and […]

Josh Reddick Homers For Second Straight Game

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 2-for-4 on Sunday, including his 15th home run of the season in the Astros 5-4 win. The veteran's seventh inning blast now gives him home runs in consecutive games and came into Sunday slugging .675 over the last seven games. It has been a disappointing season for Reddick after […]

Franmil Reyes Extends Second-Half Surge

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes collected two knocks and a walk Sunday against the Texas Rangers. The rookie slugger has quietly enjoyed a monster second half, hitting .328 with nine bombs since August. With only one hitless game since August 25, Reyes has raised his slash to a solid .276/.329/.519 to accompany 15 homers […]

Alex Gordon (OF, KC) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: It may not exactly be a banner-year for the five-time Gold Glove award-winner, but Alex Gordon is finishing the last two months of the season on a strong note amidst a slew of slams and steals. He has accrued five homers and eight stolen […]

Scott Schebler (OF, CIN) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Although 2018 has been a largely up-and-down season for Scott Schebler, he has hit an excellent stride since the beginning of September, as he has managed to hit three HR with a slash of .273/.373/.500 over 44 AB. He has still been striking out […]

Mookie Betts Injured Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (side) left the game early on Sunday with left side soreness. Betts was on the disabled list from May 29 to June 11 with an abdominal strain on his left side, so this is very concerning for one of the best overall players in baseball. He was hitless in […]

Jason Heyward Activated From DL

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list on Sunday. Heyward isn't in the lineup on Sunday and may play sparingly to end the season as the team looks to get him back to full health for a potential playoff run. Heyward has hit .275/.342/.399 with seven home runs and […]

Kyle Schwarber May Not Travel With Team

The Chicago Cubs and their doctors are checking outfielder Kyle Schwarber (back) to see if he will be available to fly with the team on their road trip to Arizona. Schwarber is hitting just .239/.356/.471 on the season, but he does have 25 home runs and 58 RBI. The left-handed slugger hasn't played since Sept. […]

Avisail Garcia Still Bothered By Knee Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (knee) was out of the lineup on Sunday with more knee issues. His entire right leg was wrapped after receiving treatment. "He’s hanging on," manager Rick Renteria said. "He’s been a little sore but he’s working through it. You’ll see him at a time of need giving you everything […]