Melky Cabrera Stays Hot With Another Home Run on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera stayed hot on Monday, going 2-for-3 with a home run. His fifth inning bomb was a solo shot, his fifth home run of the year. After a rough start to 2018, Cabrera is flashing plenty of upside lately, but it's much more likely to be a temporary hot streak than […]

Nick Markakis Up to 81 RBI on the Season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis delivered all the offense his team needed in a 1-0 victory. Markakis singled home a run in the first inning and the pitching staff did the rest. Markakis has been struggling at getting on base lately as he is just 5-for-27 in his last seven games, but the run-producing ability […]

Eric Thames Remains Out of the Lineup on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Thames left Friday's game with a sore knee and has not seen much action since then. Jesus Aguilar will bat cleanup and play first base against righty Homer Bailey. Aguilar should be in for a […]

Yasiel Puig is Out of the Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Puig is hitting just .217/.292/.358 off left-handed pitching this season, so that's likely why he is out of the lineup. Kike Hernandez, Chris Taylor, and Matt Kemp will cover the outfield against lefty Austin […]

Michael Conforto is Out of the Lineup on Monday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Conforto is 0-for-13 over his last three games and he does struggle against left-handed pitching. Jack Reinheimer will bat ninth and play left field versus lefty Derek Holland. The Mets do not hit left-handed […]

Starling Marte is Benched on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (personal) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Clint Hurdle has decided to bench Marte due to lack of effort during Sunday's contest. Adam Frazier will draw the start in center field and bat second versus rookie right-hander Bryse Wilson. Frazier is worth […]

Josh Harrison is Out of the Lineup on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It appears that Harrison's hamstring issues have knocked him out of the lineup, but it's unclear whether or not he'll be available off the bench on Monday. Kevin Newman will draw the start at second base […]

Mitch Haniger Slugging .548 Over Last 62 At-Bats

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has bounced back over the last few weeks and is slugging .548 over his last 15 games played. Haniger has only one home run since July 11 but has 10 doubles over his last 62 at-bats. It has been a very solid season for the 27-year-old and is hitting .356 […]

Cedric Mullins Will Lead Off Again on Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins will lead off and play center field versus righty Marco Estrada on Monday. Mullins is hitting .357/.419/.607 with one home run and three RBI over the last two weeks. He's only worth owning in AL-only leagues, but that could quickly change due to how well he's been hitting. DFS players […]

Adam Jones Activated, Starting Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (personal) has been activated off the bereavement list on Monday. Jones missed the weekend series against Cleveland following a death in the family. He's in right field and batting cleanup against righty Marco Estrada on Monday. He's a fairly decent DFS option against Estrada.

Denard Span Hitting .309 Against Right-Handed Pitching

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span is hitting .318 over his last 44 at-bats heading into a huge series Monday night against the Astros. Seattle will face right-hander Gerrit Cole and Span is hitting .309 against right-handed pitching this season. He does not possess a lot of power but has been one of the most consistent […]

Brandon Nimmo Officially Placed on DL

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to August 17. Nimmo is dealing with a bruised left index finger, but doesn't have any structural damage. He should be ready to return once his 10 days are up. Dominic Smith will take over Nimmo's spot on the […]

Mark Trumbo Placed on 10-Day DL

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. Trumbo is dealing with right knee inflammation, it's something that has been bothering him since May. There is no clear timetable for Trumbo's return, so there is a chance that his 2018 season is over. The Orioles don't have […]

George Springer 3-For-13 Since Return To Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 3-for-13 over the weekend against the A's with one RBI. Springer does has 12 runs batted in over his last 15 games played but is fresh off of the disabled list with a thumb injury. It has been a tough season for the slugger, as he has battled ineffectiveness […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another nice Monday slate, this time with 10 games on the main slate. There are a number of intriguing pitching options that span from high-end to GPP fliers, including Gerrit Cole, Zack Wheeler, Kevin Gausman, and Derek Holland. Some early standout stacks include the Brewers, Astros, and Athletics. In this article, I will […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 21

Trade deadline passed? That doesn't mean you can't still buy and sell! Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded on the waiver wire. In this case, think of it as a short-term investment that comes at a low cost (you did save at least […]

Champ or Chump: Joey Wendle and Chris Archer

Of all player profiles, Chris Archer's has to be the most bizarre. His raw stuff and strikeout totals suggest an ace, yet his ERA never seems to match up with metrics such as xFIP. Analysts like to say that he's consistently hit hard, but his career BABIP and HR/FB align almost perfectly with the league […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 21

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 […]

Cody Bellinger Is Scorching

Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is hotter than August (in August). Bellinger went 3-for-6 with two runs and an RBI Sunday against the Mariners. Throughout the month, Bellinger is batting over-.400 while getting on base over half the time. He only has three home runs, but with 15 RBI and five steals, his production is […]

Melky Cabrera (OF, CLE) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera is a rare example of the ballplayer that is better in fantasy than he is in real life. He is a terrible defensive outfielder and, despite attractive looking peripheral numbers, he has actually been a below replacement level […]

Nick Williams (OF, PHI) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite posting an .811 OPS in his first MLB season, Nick Williams opened his second MLB campaign in a right field platoon with Aaron Altherr. Early returns weren't encouraging as he struggled in the timeshare, hitting below .200 in April. However, as the season progressed, […]

Adam Frazier Hits Walk-Off Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Adam Frazier hit a walk-off home run to beat the Chicago Cubs Sunday night. His solo shot came in his only plate appearance of the night as a pinch hitter. Frazier has a .281/.346/.429 slash line for the season. Over the course of 13 games in August, Frazier has a .381 average […]

Travis Jankowski (OF, SD) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski is one of the more explosive waiver wire pickups. He is an incredibly streaky player, which is maddening for fantasy owners. Guys like Jankowski are like deep ball receivers in fantasy football. You never know when […]

Harrison Bader (OF, STL) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cardinals' outfield logjam has been a consistent source of consternation for fantasy owners in 2018. Thanks to injury (Dexter Fowler), trade (Tommy Pham), and defensive concerns (Jose Martinez), Harrison Bader is finally getting everyday at-bats, and he's making the most of them. The […]

Melky Cabrera Cranks a Grand Slam on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera hit a fourth inning grand slam on Sunday, ending up 1-for-4 with four RBI. Cabrera started off his Cleveland career extremely poorly, but he's really turned it on lately. Fantasy managers looking for a temporary solution in the outfield should look at Cabrera while he's still hot.

Matt Joyce To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday. The veteran left-handed hitter has played in just 63 games this year due to back woes and has hit a dreadful .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. He could become an option off the bench and against right-handed pitchers to […]

Scott Schebler To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Monday, and his goal is to return from the disabled list on Thursday. Schebler should return to everyday playing time with Adam Duvall now with the Braves. The left-handed slugger had 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 266 at-bats, […]

Ervin Santana Placed On DL, Robbie Grossman Activated

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday with recurring symptoms related to his finger injury. In a corresponding move, the team activated outfielder Robbie Grossman (hamstring) from the disabled list. Santana will see a local hand specialist on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander got a late start […]

Trey Mancini (1B/OF, BAL) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: For most of 2018, Trey Mancini has failed to meet the standard that he sent in his successful rookie campaign last year when he produced a .826 OPS and 24 HR. While he never failed to hit less than three HR in a month […]

Leonys Martin Being Released From Hospital

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin (illness) is being released from the hospital on Sunday. Martin is dealing with a life-threatening bacterial infection that could very well keep him out for the rest of the year. This is great news, but it doesn't really change the fact that he probably won't be able to help fantasy […]