Jose Bautista Ties MLB Record on Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Jose Bautista helped crush the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday with a record performance at the plate. Bautista went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, three runs scored and seven RBI off the bench, tying an MLB record. Bautista entered the game for Brandon Nimmo after he was hit by a pitch […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago by completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked […]

Bryce Harper Drives in Three Runs Thursday

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper had a nice multi-hit game Thursday against St. Louis. Harper's bat powered most of the offense on the day by going 3-for-5 with three RBI. The all-star right fielder is not having most productive season per plate appearance but has been relatively healthy. 2018 is Harper's second 30 home run season […]

Joey Gallo Continues Strong August

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo continued his strong August performance Thursday night. Gallo had two hits, including a home run, as he scored two runs and drove in two. In the month of August, Gallo is now hitting over .300 with five home runs, 10 runs and 12 RBI. His season average is still a […]

Drew Robinson Could Be Called Up

Texas Rangers outfielder Drew Robinson could be called back up to the major leagues if Delino DeShields is placed on the disabled list. Robinson was optioned to Triple-A when DeShields was activated last Sunday. However, if DeShields does require another trip to the disabled list with his finger injury then Robinson is in contention to […]

Willie Calhoun Could Return To Majors Soon

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun could be back in the major leagues soon. With Delino DeShields injuring his finger Thursday, Calhoun could be back as early as Friday. However, if not then Calhoun will not have to wait long. Once major league rosters expand, Calhoun is pretty much assured of returning the majors. However, whatever […]

Nomar Mazara Homers In Return

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara hit a home run in his return to lineup following his thumb injury. This was Mazara's 16th home run of the season, but this one takes on additional importance. Coming back off a thumb injury can often be tough for hitters, especially when it comes to their power. The fact […]

Mallex Smith Stays Hot Thursday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith continued his recent hot streak Thursday versus the Yankees. He would score twice during the game and steal a base. He had hit an HR Wednesday and the four games before that, he had stolen a base. Smith's value is in his speed which is best shown for fantasy […]

Tommy Pham Productive In Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham came through for the Rays in his first game back from the disabled list. He went 2-for-3 with the one out being hard contact. He would drive in a run with a double in the first inning. Pham had played in only two games for the Rays before being […]

Rhys Hoskins Reaches 25 Home Runs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins reached a significant milestone in the second half of Thursday’s doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park against the New York Mets. The 25-year-old batted cleanup and drilled a key three-run home run in the first inning, pulling his team ahead after they’d gone down by two runs. It was Hoskins’ 25th […]

Scott Kingery Goes Yard In Home Victory

Just hours after pitching and getting smoked by a whopping 20 runs, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery played a role as his offense recovered to split a doubleheader against the New York Mets. The 24-year-old recorded two hits batting from the seventh spot, including a solo home run that increased his team’s lead to two […]

Delino DeShields' Finger In A Splint

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (finger) was seen wearing a splint on his right middle finger after the game on Thursday, but the team told him not to discuss it with the media. DeShields was hitless in three plate appearances against the Angels to drop his average to .204 on the year to go along […]

Craig Gentry Coming Off DL

The Baltimore Orioles are activating outfielder Craig Gentry (rib) from the disabled list ahead of Friday's game. He's not much to look at with the bat, hitting .244 with no homers and eight RBI in 123 at-bats this year, but he can help in AL-only leagues with his speed (10 thefts). Expect Gentry to play […]

Steven Souza Jr. is Out of the Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Jon Jay will lead off and play right field against righty Jacob Nix. Jay is a decent DFS option, but does not have much upside with the bat. Batting in the top of the […]

Curtis Granderson is Sitting Out Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Justin Smoak will serve as the DH and bat third, while Kendrys Morales will play first base and bat cleanup versus righty Glenn Sparkman. Smoak is hitting .259/.380/.518 with 14 home runs and 44 […]

Adam Jones Placed on Bereavement List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (personal) will be placed on the bereavement list on Friday. Jones is not expected to miss much time. He has cleared revocable trade waivers, so Jones is eligible to be traded to any team. However, Jones has stated he wants to remain in Baltimore. Outfielder Craig Gentry will be activated […]

Gerardo Parra is Back in the Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Parra has been missing time lately due to the emergence of David Dahl, but both are starting on Thursday with Charlie Blackmon (rest) out. Parra is only worth adding in NL-only leagues and that could be […]

Charlie Blackmon is Out of the Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Blackmon is 3-for-23 over his last six games, so he'll get the day off to rest. David Dahl will slide over to center field and bat first against righty Julio Teheran. Dahl is excellent against right-handed […]

Jose Martinez is Sitting on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Tyler O'Neill will bat third and play right field against righty Tanner Roark. O'Neill was hitting well before he landed on the disabled list. He's in a favorable part of the batting order, but […]

Starling Marte is Back in the Starting Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Marte was forced to sit out of Wednesday's game versus the Twins due to a minor illness. He is starting in center field and batting second against veteran lefty Jon Lester on Thursday. Marte has been in a slump lately, but […]

Brian Goodwin Starting Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) has started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha. Goodwin had only played in five games with the Royals before his injury, but he was excelling with eight hits in 17 at-bats (.471) with one homer and four RBI. He should return to play every day with the rebuilding […]

Ben Zobrist Remains Out of the Starting Lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Zobrist returned from his hip injury on Friday, but has now missed two consecutive games. There is a good possibility that manager Joe Maddon is just being cautious with his veteran utility player. The Cubs are […]

Good News For Brandon Nimmo

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) after he left the game early on Wednesday with a left index finger injury. Nimmo was hit on the finger while grounding out in the game. It snapped a string of 10 straight plate appearances with him reaching base. […]

Kyle Schwarber is Sitting on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ian Happ will cover left field and bat fifth, while Albert Almora Jr. bats sixth versus righty Ivan Nova. Almora has been in a slump lately, but did homer on Wednesday. Happ is probably a better […]

Yasiel Puig Suspended Two Games

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has been suspended two games for his incident in a benches-clearing brawl with the Giants on Tuesday. He was also fined. This isn't the first on-field incident the hot-headed Puig has been involved in, and it probably won't be the last. Make sure he's out of your lineups for […]

Brandon Nimmo Going For X-Rays

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) was in obvious pain after being hit by a pitch on his left index finger during a groundout on Thursday and is going for X-rays. There is no word yet on the results. It's a shame, since Nimmo snapped a streak of reaching base in 10 straight plate […]

Giancarlo Stanton Provides The Only Offense In Loss Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton drove in his team's only run on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The rest of the Yankee offense could do nothing against the Rays' legion of pitchers (they used six total in the game), but Stanton went 2-for-4 on the day, including that RBI double in the eighth […]

Eddie Rosario Sitting On Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is getting a rare day off on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Johnny Field, Ehire Adrianza, and Max Kepler will round out the rest of the outfield in Rosario's stead. The 26-year-old outfielder has been one of the few bright spots in a struggling Twins team. He has 20 home […]

Mitch Garver Returns To Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is back in the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Backup catcher Bobby Wilson will sit. Also sitting is Eddie Rosario with Johnny Field taking his place in the outfield. Ehire Adrianza will get the start at left field with Joe Mauer returning to first base. Tyler Austin will […]

Adam Eaton In, Michael Taylor Out On Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is back in the lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Michael Taylor will sit. Matt Wieters will also return behind the plate, while Spencer Kieboom sits the matchup out. The rest of the Nationals lineup remains the same with right-hander Tanner Roark on the mound. The Nationals have […]