Jay Bruce Could Return Soon

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) "is getting really anxious" to return, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Bruce has been sidelined since June 17 die to a hip strain. The Mets have reportedly put an "aggressive" plan in place to get Bruce back on the field. However, Bruce's bat has been awful this […]

Giancarlo Stanton Dealing With Hamstring Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is dealing with tightness in his left hamstring and had it wrapped with ice after games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Yankees likely want to be cautions with Stanton while Aaron Judge and catcher Gary Sanchez are sidelined. It's the reason why Stanton served as the designated in […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed on 10-Day DL

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. He was scratched from Saturday's lineup and will now get a few days off to rest. Adolis Garcia has been called up to take O'Neill's spot on the active roster. Harrison Bader is expected to see everyday playing […]

Joe Mauer Back In, Mitch Garver Sitting On Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the lineup Monday against the Cleveland Indians. He will lead off and cover first base. Logan Forsythe, Miguel Sano, and Jorge Polanco will fill the rest of the infield. Catcher Mitch Garver will sit with Bobby Wilson starting in his stead. Logan Morrison will serve as […]

Mark Trumbo Goes Yard Twice Sunday, Plates Five

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/designated hitter Mark Trumbo had a massive day at the plate in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rangers. Trumbo went 3-for-4 with a single, a pair of two-run home runs, and five RBI. The veteran now has 15 HR and 39 RBI to go with a .262/.317/.459 slash line in 315 plate appearances […]

George Springer Placed on 10-Day DL

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Monday. Springer injured his thumb during a slide on Sunday and is expected to miss roughly two weeks. Derek Fisher has been recalled to take Springer's spot on the active roster. Tony Kemp could see more action with Springer […]

Leury Garcia Placed On Disabled List, Kevan Smith Returns

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. They also optioned catcher Dustin Garneau to Triple-A. In response, the White Sox recalled outfielder Ryan LaMarre (who they obtained from the Minnesota Twins) from Triple-A, and they also reinstated catcher Kevan Smith from the paternity list. While […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 10-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Robbie Grossman To Disabled List, Johnny Field Called Up

Minnesota Twins outfielder Robbie Grossman (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. He strained his right hammy during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Grossman was hitting .253 this season, which is right around his career average of .251. That said, he had a very good July where he hit […]

Cody Bellinger Has Solid Game Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger had a nice game on Sunday against the Astros, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, an RBI, and a stolen base. The 23-year-old has been disappointing this season but August may be his month, as he is hitting .333 with six RBI and two stolen bases in […]

Nicholas Castellanos Continues To Struggle

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos turned in a hitless performance on Sunday against Oakland, capping a miserable week of play for the slugger. Castellanos has managed just three singles over his last five games, adding up to a minuscule .143 average. In his defense, the entire Tiger offense has been silent as of late, […]

Khris Davis Blasts 31st HR

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit his 31st homer to power the Athletics toward a 6-0 win over the Tigers Sunday. It was his only hit of the afternoon and came off Francisco Liriano in the fourth inning. Davis is second in the American League with 86 RBI. He surpassed Mike Trout to claim third […]

Champ or Chump: Asdrubal Cabrera and Nathan Eovaldi

We're back to cover a few more guys who moved at the Trade Deadline. I didn't mention Lance Lynn before, but his acquisition by the Yankees was strange. The ball flies out of Yankee Bandbox, and Lynn had a severe case of gopheritis in Minnesota. He's not an option in any competitive format. This column […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: September Call-Ups 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 […]

Mallex Smith Continues Underrated Season

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith has flown under the radar for much of the season. On Sunday, he would record four more hits and steal another base. Smith has very little power as he has only a single HR and 26 RBI on the season. Smith's value comes from the steals this season as […]

Andrew Benintendi Knocks In Game-Winner

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi drove in the winning run in the 10th inning of Sunday's series finale versus the Yankees to complete the sweep. The walk-off RBI single was his third hit of the game and first fantasy counting stat of the day. Benintendi has been hot just about all season long and […]

Nick Markakis Has Monster Day To Help Braves Win In Extras

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis continues to chug along. He went 4-for-5 on Sunday afternoon and hit a homer in the tenth that snapped a 4-4 tie and proved to be the winning run. Markakis has been one of the most valuable hitters for the Braves and for fantasy players - he's helped settle down […]

Aaron Judge Still Dealing With Pain

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge admitted on Sunday that he still feels pain in his wrist following a chip fracture suffered late last month. The 26-year-old has been sorely missed by the Yankees, as they’ve fallen into a major hole in the AL East division race. Team managed Aaron Boone initially forecasted he’d be […]

Hunter Renfroe Cracks Homer Against Cubs

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe blasted his ninth homer Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Renfroe put the game on ice with a two-run ninth-inning bomb off Cubs left-handed reliever Randy Rosario. He finished the day 2-for-4 with three RBI and is riding a modest four-game hitting streak. Renfroe has seen the field sporadically this […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire - Outfielders (OF)

Happy start of August, RotoBallers! I don't know about you, but it is getting real hot. Both outside and on the MLB trade wire. The trade deadline has come and gone and fantasy owners now need to manage their own trade deadlines as well. It was hard enough to keep up with trade talks and […]

The Cut List (Week 19): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 19 of the Cut List. Special thanks to Kyle Bishop for filling in for me last week while I was out of town on vacation in northern Minnesota. His cut suggestions were pretty much fantastic. This week I’m taking a look at Cesar Hernandez, Matt Kemp, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Tim Anderson. All […]

Dee Gordon Out Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is out of the lineup for the second day in a row on Sunday. Gordon initially left Thursday's game after twisting his right ankle, then played Friday and now has sat the last two days. Hopefully Gordon doesn't miss too much more time, but even if he doesn't, the […]

Mike Trout Still Out Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup again on Sunday. This will be Trout's fourth consecutive missed game, and a stint on the 10-day DL looms large. Trout had said he expects to be back on Saturday, so perhaps the team is just being extra cautious. Either way, this is […]

Lorenzo Cain Sitting Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Colorado. It's just a normal day of rest for Cain and he should be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. Cain has been decent so far this season with a .294 average with 19 steals, but the eight home […]

Corey Dickerson Batting Leadoff Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson will bat leadoff and play left field on Sunday against the Cardinals. This will be Dickerson's first start since returning from the disabled list with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old has been a useful fantasy option this season, hitting .317 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI in 92 games. […]

Antonio Senzatela Placed On DL

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a shoulder injury, per Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. The injury is not a serious one, per Saunders. Outfielder David Dahl will be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The more exciting piece of this news fantasy-wise may […]

Bryce Harper Starting Sunday

Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (knee) is in the starting lineup, playing center field and hitting fourth for Sunday's game against the Reds. Harper exited Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch in the knee and it was unclear if he would be in the lineup for the series' finale. Fantasy owners can […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Normally I only write about the main slate, but I opted to write about the all day slate here. There are 15 total games, and we have plenty of options to choose from. That means there are multiple ways for lineup construction on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Trey Mancini (1B/OF, BAL) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% 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 […]

New Faces in Baltimore - ETAs on Fantasy Prospects

The trade deadline has finally passed, but the real work is just beginning for fantasy owners. Sifting through the prospects dealt is hard to do, as most fantasy players do not have the time or opportunity to see these players, and instead have to look and project from stats to date. That is where we […]