Andrew Toles Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday to make room on the roster for newly-acquired shortstop Manny Machado. Toles had gone 6-for-23 (.261) with no home runs and four RBI in his short stay with the Dodgers. With Chris Taylor moving back to center field, there is just […]

Francisco Liriano, Mike Fiers, Leonys Martin On Trade Block

The Detroit Tigers are trying to trade starting pitchers Francisco Liriano and Mike Fiers and outfielder Leonys Martin at the trade deadline, while starting pitcher Michael Fulmer and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos are on the back burner. A team would have to make a big push to land either Fulmer or Castellanos. The Tigers are clearly […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I do enjoy the All-Star break, but forgive me for wanting it to end almost the second the final pitch is thrown in the All-Star game. Waiting for regular season games to come back in the dead of summer is no fun. I honestly had no idea what to do with myself Wednesday and Thursday. […]

Harrison Bader Back To Full Strength

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) said his pain has subsided after resting during the All-Star break, and he was considered at full strength on Thursday. However, with manager Mike Matheny's firing, new manager Mike Shildt seems to be giving struggling outfielder Dexter Fowler another chance, which will hurt Bader's playing time. He's been […]

Melky Cabrera To Return To Major Leagues With Indians Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera will be recalled to the big leagues on Friday. Cabrera spent 17 games with the team earlier this season, hitting .207 with 11 RBI. Cabrera has plenty of success throughout his major league career, but he won't have the opportunity to be fantasy relevant in a crowded Indians outfield. He'll […]

Clint Frazier Removed From Game On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier was removed from his Triple-A game on Thursday in the second inning. Some have speculated that he suffered a hamstring injury the inning prior and with the Yankees involved in multiple trade discussions, they want to be cautious with one of their best prospects. Whether the injury, if there […]

Ryan Braun Could Be Activated Off DL Soon

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) was able to participate in a workout on Thursday. While details of that workout are unknown, the team will use it to determine if he is ready to return from the disabled list. The fact he was able to participate shows that the outfielder could be close to making […]

Bubba Starling To Miss Six Weeks With Dislocated Finger

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling (finger) will miss six weeks with a dislocated finger. The injury was not baseball related. Starling, a former fifth overall pick in 2011, has been a bust so far and has yet to make it up to the big leagues. He is hitting .261 with only three home runs, […]

Twins Acquire Jeremy Hazelbaker

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker has been traded to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. He'll remain in Triple-A for the time being. Hazelbaker hasn't appeared at the major league level in 2018 and although he has had some nice moments over the past two seasons, he isn't likely to turn into anything more […]

Braves DFA Danny Santana, Call Up Michael Reed

The Atlanta Braves have designated outfielder Danny Santana for assignment and recalled outfielder Michael Reed from Triple-A. Santana was hitting just .179 in 2018 and hasn't been the same person since his rookie season. He'll likely remain in Atlanta's organization. Reed has been recalled a few times but has yet to get a major league […]

Albert Almora Activated From Bereavement List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. has been activated from the bereavement list. He isn't in the lineup on Thursday but is good to go whenever he is needed. Almora has had a solid 2018, hitting .319 with four home runs 28 RBI and 48 runs scored. He'll continue hitting at the top of the […]

Yoenis Cespedes On Track To Start On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is expected to return to the team's lineup on Friday. He's been on the disabled list with a hip injury since May. The Mets play the Yankees in their first series of the second half, meaning Cespedes will likely be used as a DH for a few games. Prior […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 16: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 16 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 already hit the All-Star Break, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]

Champ or Chump: Nick Markakis and Matt Kemp

It's officially the All-Star Break, a time when it's always fun to take a closer look at who was on the rosters. You have surefire studs like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. You have guys who came out of nowhere such as Blake Snell and Jesus Aguilar. Finally, you have elder statesmen like Nick Markakis […]

Yusniel Diaz Headlines Trade Package For Manny Machado

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yusniel Diaz has been traded to the Baltimore Orioles as part of a deal for shortstop Manny Machado. Diaz is ranked as the Dodgers' fourth best prospect and the 84th best prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline. Diaz has hit .288 with 26 home runs 139 RBI and 24 stolen […]

Charlie Tilson Optioned To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday with infielder Nick Delmonico and outfielder Avisail Garcia close to returning from injuries for the second half of the season. Tilson hit .264 (28-for-106) with 11 RBI and seven runs scored in 41 games for the White Sox and was only an […]

Medical Holdup Not Related To Yusniel Diaz

The medical holdup in the trade that would send Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers is not over LA's top outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz, who is the key piece in the deal from the Dodgers side. The chances that the two sides move past this snag are better since the medical issues are […]

Yoenis Cespedes Continues To Hit On Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) played all nine innings at first base for the Gulf Coast Mets on Wednesday and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. He's expected to return from the disabled list on Friday against the Yankees after playing games in three straight days. Those who were patient and held […]

Scott Schebler Placed On DL

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, retroactive to July 15. Schebler struggled in May but has picked it up in June and July, hitting .313 with six home runs and 17 RBI in 35 games. Young outfielder Jesse Winker has also picked it up of late […]

Yoenis Cespedes Starting At First In Minor League Game

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) is starting at first base in a minor league rehab game on Wednesday. It's a bit of a surprise, as manager Mickey Callaway said that Cespedes wouldn't be playing first base despite taking ground balls at the position recently. Cespedes will likely return to designated hitter duties this […]

Albert Almora Jr. Expected Back Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. is expected to return to the team on Thursday for the start of the second half of the season. The Cubs also activated relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. from the paternity leave on Wednesday. Known as more of a defender than offensive contributor, Almora has hit a healthy .319/.357/.438 […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 16: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 16)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Happy All-Star Break everyone! The Home Run Derby was electric, the Futures […]

Tyler O'Neill Reinstated From the DL on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) has been reinstated from the 10-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Memphis. O'Neill was recalled from the minors on July 2, but ended up on the disabled list July 5. O'Neill did not hit well during his brief time in the MLB, but he should be back […]

Jake Marisnick Active for Triple-A Fresno Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on July 13. He was in the big leagues for a brief period of time earlier this month. Marisnick has not been able to do much with the bat, so he'll stay down in Triple-A for the moment. There is a good chance he ends […]

Denard Span Hitting .310 Since Joining Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span is slashing .310/.350/.492 in 38 games since being acquired via trade from the Rays. The veteran has two triples, four home runs, seven doubles and 15 runs batted in over his last 126 at-bats. Span has been rejuvenated playing for a team in the playoff hunt and is hitting a […]

Ben Gamel Will Remain Role Player In Second Half

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel will be stuck in a part-time role heading into the second half of the season. After posting 509 at-bats in 2017, Gamel will fall well short of that mark due to an early season oblique injury and the team's acquisition of veteran Denard Span. The Mariners are in the hunt […]

Mitch Haniger Leads Mariners With 67 RBI At Break

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger leads the Mariners with 67 runs batted in at the All-Star break. The first-time All-Star has enjoyed a breakout first half of the season, slashing .272/.358/.488 with two triples, 17 doubles, 18 home runs and 48 runs scored. After a down month of May, Haniger has rebounded with 26 RBI […]

Yoenis Cespedes Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) started his rehab assignment on Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a single while playing seven innings in left field for the Gulf Coast Mets. Barring any setbacks, he should return from the disabled list as soon as Friday against the Yankees. It'll be a big boost to the […]

Tony Kemp Has Role Carved Out In Outfield

Houston Astros outfielder Tony Kemp has carved out for himself a nice role in the Astros outfield rotation heading into the second half. The speedy outfielder has beat out the struggling Jake Marisnick for at-bats and is hitting .297 through 118 at-bats. Kemp has been a fantastic source of energy for the team at Minute […]