George Springer Unsure When He'll Swing

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb), who has his wrist in a bulky brace, said he's unsure when he'll resume swinging a bat. At this rate it doesn't look like Springer will be back from the disabled list when he's eligible. He hasn't been as good as last year but is still hitting .250 with […]

Jake Marisnick Leaves With Groin Pain

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick (groin) left the game early on Friday with left groin discomfort. Marisnick had a double in three plate appearances before leaving with what could be a pretty serious injury. He's hitting just .217 with nine home runs, 23 RBI and four steals on the year and would be losing significant […]

Ender Inciarte Continues Hot Tear With Four RBI

It seems fitting that you can use part of Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte's last name to spell incendiary - he's been on fire lately. The outfielder went 2-for-5 on Friday night and had four RBI. He's still a speed man, but he's already driven in as many RBI (8) this month as he did […]

Nick Markakis Drives In Three Runs As Atlanta Crushes Brewers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is having a good sort of competition with Freddie Freeman - they seem to be dueling to see who can drive in the most runs. Markakis drove in three runs on Friday night to give him 73 RBI for the season, two more than Freeman, who drove in one himself […]

Angels Expect Mike Trout To Return Thursday

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the team expects outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) to return from the disabled list when he's first eligible next Thursday against the Rangers. Trout hasn't played since last Wednesday, so the Angels finally made the decision to put him on the DL. He won't be out too long, though, […]

David Dahl is Starting Again on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl will draw his fifth straight start on Friday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gerardo Parra (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. Dahl will play left field and bat sixth versus righty Kenta Maeda. Dahl has collected one hit or more in each of his […]

Matt Kemp is Not Starting on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Kemp is hitting .167/.154/.250 in his career off Jon Gray, so it's not surprising to see him getting the day off. Joc Pederson will lead off and play left field versus Gray. Pederson is always […]

Josh Reddick is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He was given the night off on Thursday against lefty James Paxton. Reddick will bat cleanup and play right field against righty Mike Leake on Friday. He's a decent DFS option against a mediocre pitcher in […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Out on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Eric Thames will draw the start in right field and bat seventh against righty Kevin Gausman. Thames is always a threat to go deep off right-handed pitching and Gausman has struggled throughout most of the […]

Magneuris Sierra Will Lead Off on Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra will lead off and play center field versus Mets' righty Zack Wheeler on Friday. Sierra normally bats in the sixth or seventh spot in the batting order, but will move up on Friday. Derek Dietrich moves into the middle of the batting order following the Justin Bour trade, so Sierra […]

Jose Bautista is Not Starting on Friday

New York Mets corner infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Bautista has been awful over the last week, so it's not surprising to see him getting the day off. Todd Frazier will bat sixth and play third base, while Brandon Nimmo bats fifth and […]

Tyler O'Neill Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) is starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday. O'Neill is expected to be able to come off the disabled list when he's eligible early next week. With Tommy Pham in Tampa and Dexter Fowler injured, O'Neill should return to an everyday role upon activation. He's batting […]

Scott Schebler Hopes To Return Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) is hoping to return from the disabled list late next week. Schebler has been out since July 14 but is nearing a return and should play every day with Jesse Winker out for the year. He was hitting .278/.351/.470 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI before his injury. […]

Adam Jones is Back in the Lineup Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Jones was given a rest day on Thursday, but is back in the lineup for Friday's contest. Jones will shift over to right field for the remainder of the season, while Cedric Mullins takes over […]

Derek Dietrich Expected To Move To First Base

With the trade of first baseman Justin Bour to the Phillies, Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich is expected to move to first base regularly, with Rafael Ortega and Isaac Galloway platooning in left field. Garrett Cooper should return from the disabled list in a few weeks and can also play first base. Outfielder Magneuris Sierra […]

Cedric Mullins To Be Everyday Center Fielder

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Cedric Mullins will be the team's everyday center fielder moving forward, with Adam Jones moving to right field. Mullins is the team's No. 9 prospect, and they might as well get a good look at him to close out the year with nothing on the line. He was hitting .288 with […]

Jay Bruce Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) is nearing a rehab assignment. Bruce has been out since June 17 and has been a huge fantasy bust in 2018. He's hitting only .212/.292/.321 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 212 at-bats. He could provide some pop down the stretch, but there are much better […]

Lewis Brinson Working Out Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (hip) is taking batting practice and doing some work in the outfield on Friday. He could be close to going on a rehab assignment. Brinson was overmatched earlier this year, hitting an embarrassing .186 with 10 home runs, 30 RBI and 22 runs scored. He is likely to return to […]

Mike Trout Put On DL

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) on the disabled list with right wrist inflammation on Friday. Nobody wants to see one of the best overall players in the game hit the shelf, but the good news is that Trout hasn't played since last Wednesday, and his DL stint can be backdated. On […]

Danny Valencia Designated For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated third baseman Danny Valencia for assignment on Friday and recalled outfielder Cedric Mullins from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Valencia was hitting .263 with nine long balls and 28 RBI in 78 games for the O's. He can be useful against left-handers as a veteran presence off the bat. Mullins […]

Drew Robinson Starting In Center Field

Texas Rangers utility player Drew Robinson will get the start in center field Friday. Interestingly, this was the day that the Rangers could have activated outfielder Delino DeShields. The fact that Robinson is starting suggests that DeShields is not quite ready yet. Robinson has struggled this season, with a .190 batting average, one home run […]

Tommy Pham Takes Batting Practice

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (foot), who is on the disabled list with a fractured foot, took batting practice off a pitching machine on Thursday. He can come off the DL on Monday, but he isn't expected to join the team on their nine-game road trip that starts this Friday. Pham has disappointed this […]

Jon Jay is Out of the Lineup on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The speedy outfielder will get a rest day, so A.J. Pollock will start in center field and bat third versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Pollock has been hitting well off right-handed pitching this season. He'll bat in […]

David Peralta Will Lead Off Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will lead off and play left field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani on Friday. Peralta is hitting .330/.379/.574 with 14 home runs and 42 RB off right-handed pitching this season. DeSclafani has struggled this season, so Peralta is a solid bet for DFS on Friday.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/10/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a big 14-game slate on deck for this evening and it looks pretty interesting as there is just one five-digit priced pitcher and a handful of others from that "good/great but not elite" tier. The Nationals and Cubs are the matinee and the other 28 teams will be playing under the lights in […]

Wil Myers Taking Grounders At Third Base

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (foot) has been taking ground balls at third base while he rehabs. He's expected to take batting practice on Friday and could be ready to return from the disabled list on Monday when eligible. It's especially worth noting after outfielder Hunter Renfroe has homered in four straight games and […]

Joey Rickard Plates Two Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard went 2-for-3 with a single, a triple, and two RBI in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Rickard now has a .222/.291/.415 slash line with six home runs, 20 RBI, and two steals in 148 plate appearances. He does not hold any value in fantasy leagues at this time.

Trey Mancini (1B/OF, BAL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini came busting into the league in 2017 hitting .293 with 24 HR and 78 RBI. He was given a hard dose of reality in 2018, as he is hitting a terribly low .231, pulled down partially […]

Ben Zobrist (2B/OF, CHC) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist has had a really good year as an experienced veteran. He has gotten more playing time than usual, as he has filled in well for Kris Bryant while he recovered from his injury. Since Bryant has returned, […]

Bryce Harper is Back in the Starting Lineup Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Harper was a late scratch on Thursday due to a lingering leg injury that he suffered on Wednesday. It appears he's fine and is playing center field and batting cleanup versus righty Kyle Hendricks on Friday. […]