Kevin Kiermaier Returning on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) will return to the Rays starting lineup on Monday after missing back-to-back games with a bone bruise in his right foot. Kiermaier will resume his role of batting first and playing center field against Yankees' righty Luis Severino. Kiermaier is hitting .192/.277/.273 off right-handed pitching this season. He's […]

Neil Walker To Continue At Second Base On Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker is set to cover second base on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Walker and Brandon Drury — who will sit — have been sharing second base duties while Gleyber Torres (hip) recovers from injury. Catcher Gary Sanchez — who recently made his return from a groin injury himself […]

Kevin Pillar Working Out Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (shoulder) is doing some throwing and running on Monday. He was injured on July 14 and was initially expected to miss around six weeks. Pillar is making good progress, but he still won't be back for a while. He's hitting .247 with eight home runs, 37 RBI and 11 […]

Kyle Schwarber Will Rest On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Monday versus Diamondbacks left-hander Patrick Corbin. Schwarber normally sits versus lefties, so this is just a regular day off for the slugger. Ian Happ will take over for Schwarber and bat eighth. Happ will face a tough battle versus Corbin on Monday and enjoys most of his power […]

Marwin Gonzalez Off To Good Second-Half Start

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez has begun the second half of his season on a high note by posting hits in each of his first three games played. Gonzalez endured a miserable first half, slashing .230/.305/.355 with 22 extra-base hits after posting a .308/.391/.576 line with 28 extra-base hits during the first half of 2017. […]

George Springer Beginning To Bust Out Of Slump

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is beginning to show signs of breaking out of a six-week slump and is 4-for-10 in the first three games back from the All-Star break. Springer drove in only eight runs in 100 at-bats in the month of June and his average took a nose dive from .305 on May […]

Mitch Haniger Posting .433 On-Base Percentage In Last 15 Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has only two home runs over his last 104 at-bats but continues to find ways to get on base. He is posting a .433 on-base percentage over his last 15 games and a .394 percentage over his last 30 games. His power numbers are down across the board recently but […]

Rangers Willing To Eat Money On Shin-Soo Choo Trade

The Texas Rangers have told teams that they are willing to eat a big chunk of the money on outfielder Shin-Soo Choo's deal. He is due $7.5 million for the rest of this year and $21 million each of the next two years. That's hard to swallow since Choo isn't great on defense, despite the […]

Tim Tebow Likely Out For The Season

New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow (hand) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday after breaking the hamate bone in his right hand while swinging over the weekend. He'll likely miss the rest of the season, according to an MLB source. The football star turned baseball professional was actually performing quite well at Double-A Binghamton […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Says He Still Plans To Return This Season

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique, hip, heel, back) hasn't resumed baseball activities yet, but recently expressed his continued desire to return to the Yankees this season. According to Newsday Sports' Erik Boland, Ellsbury said he doesn't know when he will resume baseball activities but when asked about returning this season, the veteran said, […]

Indians Reportedly Seeking Outfield Help

The Cleveland Indians have pretty much been running away with the American League Central, but that doesn't mean they are going to stay quiet while the trade deadline nears. According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Tribe is on the lookout for an outfielder. After acquiring Brad Hand in order to try to shore up their […]

Shin-Soo Choo Not Attracting Much Trade Interest

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, who has a .400 on-base percentage and .288 batting average, isn't receiving much interest on the trade market. He still has two years and $42 million left on his contract and is perceived mainly as a designated hitter, which would eliminate National League teams. Choo also has 18 home runs […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

Curtis Granderson Reportedly A Target For Phillies

Toronto Blue Jays veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson might be on the move. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have inquired on the availability of Granderson. The Phillies are reportedly on the lookout for a "left-handed bat off [the] bench and [an] occasional starter in [the] outfield." The Phillies are one game ahead […]

Champ or Chump: Zach Eflin and Manny Machado

The Trade Deadline moves started early, with Manny Machado heading to Hollywood. Elite players are likely to remain elite regardless of where they play, but Machado's fantasy value is probably due for a slight hit. Brad Hand and Jeurys Familia are the other notable fantasy options on the move, and both figure to see a […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week (7/23 - 7/29)

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - BA vs Defensive Shifts (Week 17)

Defensive shifts have become a controversial topic, believe it or not, as some people actually contend it is "ruining the game." Recently fired skipper Mike Matheny was in that camp and may have been given the axe in part due to his unwillingness to embrace analytics or any of the changes in modern baseball. Given that […]

Joey Gallo’s Ankle Sprain Is Not Too Bad

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo suggested after the game Sunday that his ankle sprain was not as bad as first feared. Gallo was not using a walking boot after the game, and indicated he felt that he could play tomorrow. It would not be surprising if the Rangers give Gallo a day off Monday as […]

Matt Kemp Hits Two Home Runs Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had a big day at the plate in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Brewers, going 3-for-5 with a single and two solo home runs. Kemp took Brent Suter deep in the second inning and then again in the third. He has started the second half of the season as […]

Four Homers Lead Pittsburgh Pirates Past Reds Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their offensive dominance in Cincinnati on Sunday with four homers. Outfielder Gregory Polanco smashed a two-run homer in the first inning off Matt Harvey to give the Pirates the early lead. Outfielder Corey Dickerson extended his homer streak to four games in a row with a bomb in the second. He […]

Phillies Option Aaron Altherr, Mark Leiter Jr.

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned outfielder Aaron Altherr and relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. Altherr is batting a measly .171 in 248 plate appearances this year and can be dropped in all redraft leagues if he wasn't already. Leiter hasn't been much better in 2018 as a reliever, sporting a […]

Eric Thames Could Return Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list on Monday, but the Brewers won't know if that'll happen until he tests his hamstring on Monday. “It’s a possibility,” manager Craig Counsell said. “He’ll participate in live BP with (pitcher) Zach (Davies) tomorrow, take some live swings. He’ll […]

Jesse Winker (OF, CIN) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jesse Winker looked to be in danger of losing playing time after an atrocious showing during the month of May, but ever since the calendar flipped to June, he's been one of the hottest hitters in baseball. The sophomore (he just barely cleared 130 plate […]

Jason Heyward (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: It may seem like Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has been in the league forever, but in fact, he's just 28-years-old.  Now playing in his 9th MLB season, Heyward is having a very serviceable year. He seems to have lost a lot […]

Stephen Piscotty (OF, OAK) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now that the start of this year is behind him, A's outfielder Stephen Piscotty is finally showing what he is capable of in the batter's box. The prolonged illness and subsequent death of his mother understandably impacted Piscotty at the end of his tenure in […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: FINALLY!!! IT HAPPENED!!! This week is just full of emotions for me. After a surprise demotion to start the season followed by a mopey initial two months, Texas’ top prospect Willie Calhoun has finally gotten back to the show. While it’s exciting that we’ll […]

Jason Kipnis (2B/OF, CLE) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Is Jason Kipnis back?! Quite possibly. Those who drafted Kipnis in 2017 were left thoroughly disappointed with the most lackluster season of his career, and many sought to avoid that trainwreck this season. Kipnis, once a perennial top-10 second baseman, was barely getting […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: If it’s batting average you’re after, Zobrist is pacing toward his best mark in nearly a decade. The ageless wonder is hitting .293 and has drawn more walks than strikeouts, which has helped him return to fantasy relevance this year despite modest […]

Hunter Renfroe (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hunter Renfroe, for me, has lived in the same space of the fantasy world as Mark Trumbo or Joey Gallo. Those are guys that I know I’ll almost never own because I hate guys that strikeout a ton and always swing for the fences. Sure, you […]

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Over the last two weeks, Cole Kalhoun Kole Calhoun has been extremely productive. The 30-year-old collected four home runs en route to a .296/.375/.778 line. During this period, Kalhoun Calhoun hit fly balls on more than half of his contact, and was rewarded with a completely unsustainable […]