Jason Kipnis (2B/OF, CLE) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Indians infielder Jason Kipnis is a veteran showing signs of a turnaround after an abjectly awful start. Since the beginning of July, Kipnis has hit .250/.432/.571 with two homers, six runs scored, and six RBI. Over the last month, Kipnis has a […]

Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has received a lot of playing time this season with Yoenis Cespedes currently on the disabled list and has made the most of his opportunities. The 25-year-old is hitting .254/.377/.504 on the season, with 13 home runs […]

Bryce Harper Clubs Home Run On Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper salvaged his day on Thursday by launching a two-run home run off Mets lefty specialist Jerry Blevins in the seventh inning. Harper finished the day 1-for-5, and his blast provided the Nats with some much-needed insurance runs in an eventual one-run win. He is still struggling mightily at the plate, […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Adam Jones Goes Hitless Thursday, July Slump Continues

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones' July woes continued in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies, as he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Jones has not been able to get it going this month, hitting just .205 in 39 at-bats. Despite the slump, Jones has posted a decent .275 batting average with 10 home runs […]

Starling Marte Moves Hitting Streak To Eight Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte has been on fire lately. Marte was given a couple days off before Independence Day, and has been absolutely killing it since. He has an eight game hit streak, and during that span is 19-for-34 with two homers and seven RBI. He also has five steals and is tied for […]

Aaron Hicks' Big Hit Leads To Victory

Late in Thursday’s game between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees, the clubs were tied at four runs. Indians ace Corey Kluber was still on the mound when Aaron Hicks stepped up with one on in the eighth. The 28-year-old would put on a terrific plate appearance, fouling off numerous pitches before drilling […]

Brett Gardner Goes Yard Twice In Victory

With Luis Severino far from his usual self on the mound, the New York Yankees would once again have to rely heavily on offense to pick up a victory. Taking on the Cleveland Indians on the road, the unit was spearheaded by leadoff man Brett Gardner, whose two home runs and three RBI led the […]

Trey Mancini Breaks Out Of Slump, Homers In Loss

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini recorded his first hit in five games against the Phillies, a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Mancini has struggled tremendously after a great rookie season, as he's hit a meager .220 on the season, including just .186 over his last 30 games. While his 12 homers have provided for […]

Byron Buxton Injures Hand Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) injured his hand on Thursday at Triple-A Rochester and will go for further testing, but the team doesn't think it's serious. It's either been injuries or ineffectiveness for Buxton so far in his career, although he did tease a breakout at the end of last year. He's hitting a […]

Nelson Cruz Won't Play This Weekend

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will not play in the outfield this weekend without the DH in a National League park at the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Scott Servais. Thursday night will be the last night you'll be able to use the slugging Cruz before the All-Star break. The veteran bopper started the […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Against Lefty

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup against Mariners left-hander James Paxton on Thursday. Ohtani has been decent on the year at the plate, but he's hitting just .143 with none of his seven home runs against southpaws, so it's not a surprise to see him on the bench Thursday. […]

Matt Kemp Sitting Out on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Andrew Toles will start in center field and bat sixth against righty Tyson Ross. Joc Pederson will move from center over to left field for this contest and bat first. If there is one […]

Adam Eaton Sitting Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Michael A. Taylor will jump into the starting lineup batting seventh and playing center field against lefty Steven Matz. This is clearly just a platoon move to get Taylor in the lineup versus left-handed pitching. […]

Jonathan Villar Continues to Lose Playing Time

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar (rest) is out of the starting lineup once again for Thursday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar has played just once over the last four games with no injury reported yet. Brad Miller will bat sixth and play second base against righty Jameson Taillon. It's unclear why the Brewers […]

Austin Hays Receives Injection

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays (ankle) received an injection this week and will take a week off before resuming baseball activities. Hays is the team's No. 2 prospect, according to MLB.com. He's played in just 43 games with Double-A this year due to injury, though, while he's hit just .224 with six home runs, […]

Eduardo Escobar To Sit, Willians Astudillo Returns

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar will sit on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ehire Adrianza will man third base in Escobar’s stead after returning from the disabled list. Catcher Willians Astudillo and outfielder Robbie Grossman are both back in the lineup as well. Astudillo will serve as designated hitter while Grossman mans right […]

Austin Meadows Getting Some Time Off

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the lineup again Thursday, and manager Clint Hurdle said he's giving the rookie some time off to work through some things at the plate. Meadows got off to a hot start in his first taste of the majors and is still hitting .302/.333/.483 overall with five homers […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Run Bases Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) will start running the bases on Thursday. Cespedes is making progress but has no timetable to return, although he could be back with the Mets later this month if he goes on a rehab assignment next week. It's becoming harder and harder to stash Cespedes with all his […]

Brandon Nimmo Leading Off, Amed Rosario Sitting Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo returns to the lineup to lead off on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. He will play right field while Michael Conforto and Matthew den Dekker round out the rest of the outfield. Amed Rosario will sit in favor of veteran shortstop Jose Reyes. Kevin Plawecki will catch in favor […]

Jordan Luplow Starting Again

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jordan Luplow will start in right field Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielders Austin Meadows and Gregory Polanco will have Thursday off. Luplow has gone 1-for-6 in the past week, so it is a mystery why he continues to get starts over Meadows and Polanco. Luplow should not be started

Tyler Wade Sitting, Neil Walker Back In Thursday

New York Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade will sit on Thursday against Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians. Neil Walker will man second base in his stead. Giancarlo Stanton returns to the designated hitter position while Aaron Judge, Brett Gardner, and Aaron Hicks round out the outfield. Austin Romine will be behind the plate and […]

Danny Valencia, Joey Rickard, Caleb Joseph Sitting Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles have reshuffled their lineup for their interleague matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Catcher Caleb Joseph will sit in favor of Chance Sisco. Outfielders Joey Rickard and Danny Valencia will both sit. Jace Peterson will be at left field, while Mark Trumbo covers right field. Trey Mancini will be at first […]

Jorge Alfaro Back At Catcher On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro will be behind the plate on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Backup catcher Andrew Knapp will sit. Outfielder Rhys Hoskins will serve as designated hitter in the interleague matchup, while Aaron Altherr, Odubel Herrera, and Nick Williams round out the outfield. The Phillies will face off against Kevin Gausman, who […]

Yankees, Orioles Not Close On Deal For Manny Machado

Baltimore Orioles star third baseman Manny Machado has been the subject of many a rumor as we get closer to the trade deadline, with the most recent being one linking him to the New York Yankees. It was previously reported that the Yankees had made a substantial offer to the Orioles for Machado. Now, according […]

Jake Lamb, David Peralta Out Of Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks regulars Jake Lamb and David Peralta will be out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Rockies. With left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound, Torey Lovullo will play the matchups and play Chris Owings at third base. Peralta will be replaced in left field by Jon Jay. Jay will hit leadoff […]

Whit Merrifield's Hit Streak Ends

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield went hitless on Wednesday, breaking up a 12-game hitting streak. Merrifield has been rumored to be included in some trade negotiations this July, but with years of control left on his contract, he's logically been very expensive and isn't expected to be moved. Merrifield hasn't shown the same level of […]

Charlie Blackmon Still Red-Hot In July

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon smashed his 18th homer of the season during Colorado's rout of Arizona on Wednesday, and he is scorching his way through July. Blackmon is hitting .400 with four home runs, nine RBI, and 10 runs scored in his first nine games of the month, and it looks like he's trying […]

Juan Soto Could Be Sneaky Option on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, against conventional wisdom, could have the platoon advantage against New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz on Thursday at Citi Field. In 45 at-bats this season, the left-handed Soto is hitting .356 with four home runs and 10 RBI against southpaws. Unfortunately, Matz has been dominant against lefties as well. Something […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a seven-game slate tonight, where there are three elite arms on the mound. Two of those elite pitchers, Severino and Kluber, are facing off against each other. The other ace is Scherzer, who is on the road the Mets. Smaller slate, but solid options across the board. In this article, I will be […]