Sean Rodriguez Heading To DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder/outfielder Sean Rodriguez (abdomen) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strained left abdomen. In a corresponding move, the team added shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to the 25-man roster. It's unclear how long S-Rod will be out, but he wasn't helping fantasy owners at all this year with a .163/.276/.313 […]

Brandon Lowe Starting on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Brandon Lowe will bat seventh and draw the start in left field against righty Alex Cobb on Tuesday. Lowe was hitting .297/.391/.558 with 22 homers, 76 RBI in the minors this season before being called up Saturday. It's tough to trust a rookie with such little experience in DFS, but Cobb has […]

Dylan Cozens Optioned

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned outfielder Dylan Cozens to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and recalled pitcher Enyel De Los Santos in a corresponding move. Cozens had just two hits (one homer) and 14 strikeouts in 20 at-bats in his first taste of the big leagues. He's likely to be back up as outfield depth when […]

Craig Gentry Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry (rib) will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Tuesday. Gentry has been out since June 23 and is hitting only .244/.306/.301 with no home runs, eight RBI and 10 stolen bases in 59 games. He could see regular playing time when he returns, but he's only an option […]

Delino DeShields Running On Treadmill

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (head) was told by a concussion specialist that he most likely had a migraine issue or a virus and not a concussion. He started running on a treadmill on Tuesday, but he must pass the concussion protocol before being activated from the disabled list when he's eligible on Sunday. DeShields […]

Bryce Harper Blasts 27th Home Run on Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper went yard in the first game of a doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Harper finished the day 2-for-5 with the homer and two RBI. The 25-year-old continues to struggle with his batting average, which sits at .236, but his power numbers are still on pace with his career […]

Willie Calhoun Back In Lineup Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is back in the lineup Tuesday. Calhoun sat out Monday when the Rangers faced a left-handed pitcher in Wade LeBlanc. Calhoun has limited numbers since being called up to the majors this season, but he already has a .289 batting average and a home run against right-handed pitchers this season. […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Undergoes Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) underwent surgery on his left hip to fix a torn labrum on Tuesday, and he's expected to resume full competition after around six months. The hip injury wasn't the only thing that kept Ellsbury off the field for all of 2018. He's been a complete fantasy afterthought since […]

Alcides Escobar Records First RBI In Weeks

Kansas City Royals utility man Alcides Escobar knocked in the team's only run on Monday night, tallying his 22nd RBI of the season. It's also his first RBI since July 13, more than three weeks ago. Escobar's drought has partially been caused by a loss of playing time because the team is trying to let […]

Juan Soto Has Platoon Advantage on Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto should have a juicy matchup on Tuesday night against Atlanta Braves southpaw Sean Newcomb. Soto has absolutely mashed left-handed pitching this season, hitting an insane .375 with five home runs and 12 RBI. The 19-year-old has turned heads in his first year with Washington, slashing .310/.424/.556. As long as Soto […]

Alex Gordon Is Hot For August

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon has been one of the worst offensive players in the league this season, but apparently he was just saving up all his hits for August. Gordon is currently hitting .409 for the month of August, and after just six days, he's already got more than 50% the number of […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There was a sizable slate last night, and now we have a 14 game Tuesday slate. There are a ton of pitching options at different pricing levels, and the same can be said for batters. It gives us multiple ways to construct our lineups tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Adam Eaton Sitting Out Game 1 Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader versus the Atlanta Braves. Michael Taylor will bat seventh and play center field against lefty Max Fried. Taylor hits lefty pitcher fairly well and the Braves have lefty starters scheduled for both contests. There is a good […]

Ronald Acuna On The Bench For Game 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Adam Duvall is playing left field and batting fifth. Duvall has a pretty good matchup against Jefry Rodriguez. Expect the 20-year-old to be in the lineup for game two of the doubleheader.

David Peralta Collects Four Hits In Extra-Inning Win

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 4-for-7 with two home runs, two RBI, and two runs scored in Monday's victory against the Phillies. Peralta hit his first home run in the ninth the bring the deficit to 2-1, and his second and in the 14th to walk off the victory. He has set a new […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 19 September Call-Up Edition

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 […]

Nomar Mazara Heading For A Return

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara now looks likely to return to the Rangers in the next couple of weeks. Hitting is the least of his concerns right now, but even the discomfort he felt catching the ball have abated. Mazara was having a great season prior to the injury, with 15 home runs and a […]

Preston Tucker Going For X-Rays

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Preston Tucker was hit by a pitch on Monday and is very sore. He will undergo X-rays. Tucker had a hit and a run scored in three plate appearances in the loss to the Mets on Monday. He's hitting just .250 on the season and has four home runs and 23 RBI […]

George Springer To Be Back Soon

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb), who is dealing with a sprain on the first knuckle of his thumb, is dealing with a minor injury. "They think he may even beat the timeline of 10 days," manager A.J. Hinch said. That's great news for his fantasy owners and the Astros, especially with Carlos Correa and […]

Angels Hope To Get Mike Trout Back By Weekend

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) will miss his sixth straight game Monday, but manager Mike Scioscia hopes he will return by the weekend for the series against the Athletics. Trout has been bothered by wrist soreness and received a cortisone injection on Monday. It seems as if Trout could avoid a trip to […]

Mike Trout Receives Cortisone Injection

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) continues to experience soreness in his right wrist and received a cortisone injection on Monday. He remains day-to-day. However, if he doesn't improve soon, the Angels could be forced to put him on the disabled list. Trout is one of the best all-around players in the game but […]

A.J. Pollock Giving His Lower Body A Rest

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock is out on Monday with "lower body tiredness." Pollock said he will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. It looks like he's just taking the day off to give his lower body a little rest. There's nothing to see here. Pollock has been great for […]

Mike Trout Still Out Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out again on Monday. It's the fifth straight absence for Trout, so a disabled list stint could be coming for the star outfielder. Make plans just in case if you haven't already. Outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in center field and is hitting ninth against Tigers […]

David Dahl Starting On Monday

Recently recalled Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is set to start on Monday, and he'll bat leadoff for the team. It will be just the sixth time in his major league career that Dahl has led off a game, and four of the previous five times happened in a single four-day span two years ago. […]

Dee Gordon Back in the Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Gordon missed two straight games after leaving Thursday's contest with a right ankle injury. Gordon will lead off and play second base against lefty Martin Perez on Monday. However, Gordon is hitting .208/.240/.208 over the […]

A.J. Pollock is Out of the Lineup on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pollock has horrible career numbers against Phillies' starter Jake Arrieta, so that's likely why he's out of the lineup. Jon Jay will lead off and play center field on Monday. Jay is not hitting much better […]

Charlie Blackmon is Out of the Lineup Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is just a normal rest day for Blackmon, so fantasy owners don't need to worry. David Dahl will lead off and play center field against righty Joe Musgrove. Dahl could be an interesting DFS option […]

Adam Engel Likely To See Increased Playing Time

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel is likely going to see increased playing time over the next couple of weeks. Leury Garcia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, so Engel is expected to play just about everyday. However, Engel has struggled with the bat this season, so he won't be an option […]

Jose Martinez, Harrison Bader Starting on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Jose Martinez and Harrison Bader are in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Miami Marlins. Injuries to Dexter Fowler and Tyler O'Neill have opened up significant playing time for Martinez and Bader. Martinez will bat third and play right field, while Bader bats seventh and plays center field against […]

Tyler O'Neill Expected Back In 10 Days

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) is not dealing with a baseball injury, but they are being vague about it because of the sensitive nature of his ailment. O'Neill underwent treatment on Monday and is expected to return in 10 days. Adolis Garcia was called up from the minors and should see a lot […]