Nomar Mazara Activated Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Thursday. Mazara will slot straight back into the lineup, playing right field and hitting fourth. Mazara struggled initially to recover following the injury but has come on quickly in the last week or two. Mazara has been having a career season […]

Nomar Mazara Returns, Willie Calhoun Optioned

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and is in the starting lineup on Thursday. To make room, the Rangers have optioned outfielder Willie Calhoun to Triple-A. Mazara has been one of the more productive players on the Rangers, hitting .272 with 15 home runs and 58 runs […]

Brett Phillips, Alcides Escobar Both Out Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips and infielder Alcides Escobar are both out of the lineup on Thursday. Taking their places are Hunter Dozier at third and Whit Merrifield in the outfield. First baseman Ryan O'Hearn returns to first base with Lucas Duda serving as designated hitter. The Royals will be facing Sam Gaviglio and […]

David Freese In, Francisco Cervelli Out Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese is returning to the lineup on Thursday for the start of a series against the Chicago Cubs. Outfielder Starling Marte will also return after a day off. Catcher Francisco Cervelli will sit, while Elias Diaz gets the start behind the plate. Colin Moran and Adam Frazier are sitting as well, with […]

Kevin Newman Promoted, Jordy Mercer To Disabled List

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Kevin Newman has been promoted to the majors on Thursday. Newman's promotion is among a flurry of roster moves the Pirates have made, which included Jordy Mercer (calf) being placed on the 10-day disabled list. They also recalled outfielder Jordan Luplow, optioned catcher Jacob Stallings, and designated right-hander Casey Sadler for […]

Ronald Acuna In Lineup Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is in the lineup and leading off on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. His presence was in doubt after getting hit in the elbow by Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena during Wednesday's game — an event that caused both benches to clear and Urena being tossed. Acuna has been completely […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hopes To Return To Outfield Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is hoping to return to the outfield soon after being relegated to designated hitter duties since Aug. 8 due to tightness in his left hamstring. Manager Aaron Boone will have to decide if Stanton is ready for the outfield with an upcoming series in a National League park […]

Aaron Judge Hopes To Ramp Up Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) said a cortisone shot he received in his right wrist on Tuesday is "definitely" helping, and his goal is to ramp things up before a two-game series with the Marlins next Tuesday. He's hoping to take dry swings or play catch. Judge's pace of returning has been slower […]

Adam Jones Clears Revocable Trade Waivers

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has cleared revocable trade waivers, which now means he is eligible to be traded to any team. Jones has expressed his desire to stay with the Orioles, and he has 10-and-5 rights in his contract that give him the power to veto any deal he does not like. Regardless, the […]

Ronald Acuna Labeled Day-to-Day After CT Scan

Fantasy owners of Atlanta Braves star rookie Ronald Acuna can breathe a sigh of relief. Acuna has been labeled day-to-day after getting a CT scan done on his elbow. Acuna was pegged by a Jose Urena fastball on the first pitch of Wednesday's game. He has been the hottest bat in baseball over the past […]

Curtis Granderson Smacks Grand Slam on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson delivered most of the offense in a 6-5 win over the Royals on Wednesday night. Granderson was 2-for-4 at the plate with a grand slam in the fourth inning. Granderson is still drawing trade interest from a variety of teams, but he would most likely be a bench bat […]

Kyle Higashioka, Shane Robinson In On Thursday

New York Yankees backup catcher Kyle Higashioka and outfielder Shane Robinson are both in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Austin Romine and Brett Gardner both have the day off. Outfielder Aaron Hicks will lead off for the Yankees, with Robinson and Neil Walker rounding out the rest of the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games with only two in the early window and then a seven-game main slate. Options are a bit thin across the board, so it could be a time to take a shot in some tournaments, where it's easy to be different. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Champ or Chump: David Bote and Jacob Nix

If David Bote and Jacob Nix had gotten off to the starts they've had in May, they would be nearly universally owned as fantasy owners pounce on the next big thing. However, it's August. The vast majority of fantasy baseball rosters have been abandoned in favor of the real-life pennant chase, hockey, basketball, and that […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 20)

A handful of intriguing rookies made their MLB debuts this past week, with two of the top 100 prospects according to MLB Pipeline joining The Show. Save for Jansen, I do not really foresee any of the recently promoted prospects being impact players, at least for fantasy, down the stretch, so it still remained a […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 20: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 20 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has blown by into August and the MLB trade deadline has passed, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or […]

Mallex Smith With Rare Power Display Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith showed off his power Wednesday versus the Yankees. He hit a two-run HR that really gave the Rays some breathing room, which was especially important given the elite nature of the Yankees offense. It was only his second HR of the season to go with a mediocre 29 RBI. […]

Brandon Lowe Has First Career Big Game

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe showed the first signs of value to fantasy owners in 2018 Wednesday versus the Yankees. He had been 0-for-19 to start his career before finally breaking through Wednesday. He would collect two hits and drive in his first two runners of his career. He has been getting increased playtime […]

Astros Option Derek Fisher

The Houston Astros optioned outfield prospect Derek Fisher to Triple-A Fresno after the game on Thursday in anticipation of outfielder George Springer (thumb) coming off the disabled list. Fisher has a promising future in the long term, but he's the odd man out in a crowded Houston outfield with Springer set to return. The left-handed […]

Tommy Pham Activated From DL

The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Tommy Pham (foot) from the disabled list on Wednesday and optioned pitcher Jake Faria to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Pham had played in only two games for the Rays before being injured after being acquired at the trade deadline. He's been somewhat of a disappointment with his […]

X-Rays Negative On Ronald Acuna

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna's (elbow) X-rays on his left elbow came back negative after he left the game in the first inning after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He underwent a CT scan as well, and those results will be announced Thursday. While it's good news, Acuna isn't out of the […]

Brandon Nimmo Has Career Day on Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a day on Wednesday in a win over the Baltimore Orioles. Nimmo went 5-for-5 with two doubles, a triple and three RBI. The young outfielder is now 9-for-12 in his last three games and is providing the Mets with a glimpse of the future in an otherwise lost […]

Ronald Acuna Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna left the game early on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch in the second inning. He was seen flexing his hand, indicating that his elbow had tightened. The extent of the injury is unknown, and the Braves will likely update his condition after the game. Acuna is one of […]

Ryan Braun Listed As Day-To-Day

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rib cage) is listed as day-to-day with a rib issue after leaving the game early on Wednesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Braun injured himself on a sliding catch attempt in the third inning. Given Braun's injury history, he could still find his way onto the disabled list if he […]

Aaron Judge Undergoes Cortisone Shot, Still Far From Returning

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) is still a long way from making it back to the lineup. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said that the slugger received a cortisone shot on Wednesday, but also made a grim statement in regards to Judge's outlook: "I doubt he hits the ground running." Originally, the team […]

Gerardo Parra is Out on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. David Dahl will play left field and bat sixth versus righty Gerrit Cole. Dahl has been crushing right-handed pitching this season and is worth an add in NL-only and deeper leagues. However, he is a risky […]

Tommy Pham Could Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (foot) will be re-evaluated on Wednesday after playing in his first minor league rehab game, according to manager Kevin Cash. There's a chance that he could come off the disabled list and rejoin the Rays on Thursday. Pham was injured just two games into his Tampa career after being […]

Nicholas Castellanos Notches Two RBI in Loss

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos had a productive day on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the White Sox. Castellanos rebounded from yesterday's 0-for-5 effort and has remained a steady force in an otherwise tumultuous season for the Detroit Tigers. His season slash line […]

Ryan Braun Exits Early Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rib cage) left the game early on Wednesday with right rib cage tightness. It's unclear how severe his injury is, but given Braun's troubles with injuries, it might be smart to plan for him to land on the disabled list. He was hitless in two plate appearances before departing. Braun […]

Mookie Betts Sitting on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is getting a day off on Wednesday. Betts is likely available off of the bench. Jackie Bradley will start in center field and bat sixth against the Philadelphia Phillies and their starter Vince Velazquez. Bradley has been fairly miserable at the plate so far this season, but he is […]