Jason Heyward Removed from Game after Fouling Ball off Groin

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward was removed from the team's game on Saturday after fouling a ball of his groin. There's no word on if the injury is serious but an update is expected at the conclusion of the contest. Albert Almora replaced Heyward in center and would look to see more starts if the […]

Ryan Braun Scratched With Right Side Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was scratched prior to the team's game on Saturday with what is being described as right side tightness. He's considered day to day and there's no word on how serious the injury is. Hernan Perez started for him in left. Braun is hitting just .236 with 10 home runs, 35 […]

Starling Marte Batting Second Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte will bat second and play centerfield on Saturday. He is batting .500 and has three stolen bases since he was given a couple days off at the beginning of July. He will face a familiar face in Jake Arietta. Marte has 36 plate appearances against Arietta and is batting .250 […]

Corey Dickerson Starting over Austin Meadows against Arrieta

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson will start against right-hander Jake Arrieta on July 7. Rookie Austin Meadows has struggled against righties while Dickerson owns an .857 OPS against right-handed pitchers. Dickerson has had particular success against Philadelphia starter Jake Arrieta. In nine career at-bats, Dickerson has put a 1.222 OPS against the Phillies starter.

Mitch Haniger Returning to Mariners Lineup on Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the past two games. He will be starting in right field and batting second against the Colorado Rockies. Haniger has been a fantastic fantasy player so far this season. He has a .269 average to go along with 17 […]

Dee Gordon Held Out of Saturday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners speedster Dee Gordon (hip) is not in Saturday's starting lineup when the Mariners take on the Colorado Rockies. Gordon apparently tweaked his hip during Friday's game, and the team is keeping him out for precautionary reasons, although he could be available to pinch-hit. Gordon can be considered day-to-day and a return to the […]

Jake Marisnick Optioned To Triple-A

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick has been demoted to Triple-A for the second time this season heading into Saturday's game against the White Sox. The move was made to make room for the Astros top prospect outfielder Kyle Tucker. It has been a miserable season thus far for Marisnick but was actually in the midst […]

Jorge Bonifacio Scores First Run Of 2018

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio is starting to get back into the groove of things after his suspension. On Friday, he laced a double off ace Chris Sale and scored his first run of the season on Alcides Escobar's follow-up single. Bonifacio has yet to knock one out of the park, but he's racked […]

Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/3B/OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum went 4-for-4 on Saturday, giving him two such performances already in the month of July. Despite a forgettable June, the Tigers’ Swiss Army Knife (he is eligible everywhere but catcher) has hit .251/.325/.461 with eight homers and […]

Gerardo Parra Sits Against Another Lefty

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra is out of the lineup on Saturday as the Rockies prepare to square off against another tough lefty. Facing James Paxton, Colorado is choosing to sit Parra in favor of recently recalled infielder Pat Valaika. Parra is only hitting .179 against lefties this season, and he's always struggled considerably more […]

Matt Joyce Heads Back to Disabled List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is going back on the disabled list. Joyce has been battling the injury bug all season and a lumbar strain is the latest ailment. 2018 has been a mighty struggle for the 33-year-old, as he only has a .203 average to go along with seven home runs and 13 […]

Ronald Acuna Out of Lineup on Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (groin) is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna left Friday's game with groin tightness. It is encouraging for fantasy owners that he has not been placed on the disabled list and he can be considered day-to-day for now. Charlie Culberson is getting the start in left […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice Saturday Morning

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) took successful batting practice Saturday morning. Manager Joe Maddon said Bryant will likely go on a rehab assignment before returning to the lineup. He did not say when that will happen or if Bryant is ready to start a rehab assignment, but it would presumably be soon or he […]

Charlie Blackmon Heating Up In July

Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon struggled through June as he hit just .261 with two home runs, but it looks like he's a whole new man now that July has rolled around. In five games so far, Blackmon has already hit two home runs and is batting a smooth .444. He's scored five times, […]

Joey Gallo Returns To Lineup

Texas Rangers first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after being scratched Friday due to blurred vision after he collided in the outfield with a teammate during batting practice. Gallo is starting in left field and is hitting seventh against Tigers right-hander Mike Fiers. It's safe to get him back […]

Albert Almora Jr. Out of Lineup Saturday in Favor of Ian Happ

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. is not in the Cubs lineup Saturday against the Reds. This is just a normal day of rest for Almora, who had led off each of the past three games. Happ is hitting fifth and is playing third base for just the sixth time in 2018. The switch-hitter has […]

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

We have a split slate of games to kick-off our weekend, where the "early" slate starts at 4 pm with nine games. The 7 pm "main" slate only has four games, so I'll try to hit on a few options from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Steven Souza Jr. Records First Hit Since Activation From DL

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Padres. This was Souza's second straight game in the lineup and first hit since his five-week stint on the disabled list. While Souza played both games, Jon Jay and David Peralta have rotated playing in […]

Matt Kemp Plates Both Dodgers Runs Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp provided most of the Dodgers offense in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, going 2-for-4 with two singles and two RBI. The 33-year-old has had quite the resurgence this season, posting a .321/.356/.556 slash line with 15 home runs and 57 RBI. He has been a fantasy All-Star so […]

Three-Game Hitting Streak For Michael Conforto

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto tailed off again after seemingly finally getting things going near the end of June, but over the last few games he’s found some mild success. On Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays he didn’t have the best game, finishing 1-for-4 with three strikeouts, but the effort did extend his […]

Teoscar Hernandez's Hit Streak At Five Games

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez didn’t light the world on fire on Friday against the New York Yankees, but he did extend his hitting streak to five games. In a 6-2 victory, Hernandez finished 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and one strikeout. For the season, Hernandez is up to a .260/.310/.512 (.823 OPS) […]

Adam Eaton Swipes First Base of 2018

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton put together a strong performance on Friday against the Marlins, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and stolen base. The stolen base marked his first of the season. Eaton had double-digit stolen bases from 2014-2016. If he can stay healthy, there's no reason he can't reach that mark in 2018. Eaton […]

James McCann And JaCoby Jones Each Homer Friday

The Detroit Tigers got a pair of homers on Friday, accounting for all of their offensive output against Bartolo Colon and the Texas Rangers. James McCann started things off with a two-run blast in the second inning for his fifth long ball of the year. Then, on the tail end of Jordan Zimmermann's one-run gem, […]

Garrett Cooper Shines in First Game Off Disabled List

After being activated prior to the team's game on Friday, Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper went 2-for-3 with a walk against the Nationals, raising his season average to .300. Cooper has yet to hit a home run in 18 major league games, however, he had 46 during his time in the minor leagues, including 17 […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Watch List

The dog days of summer are upon us - at least in the fantasy baseball world. If you’re deep in the hole it takes a lot of effort and discipline to stay focused but it’s important to remember there’s still time to make up ground whether you’re in a rotisserie or head-to-head league. There’s plenty […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 15

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 15

The trade market is about to go into a frenzy, both in reality and fantasy. The All-Star break offers a brief respite from the everday grind of the Major League schedule, but it is the perfect opportunity for fantasy owners to evaluate their rosters before making a final push for a championship run. Scouting players […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 15) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 15, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Avisail Garcia Stays Hot With Home Run On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia continued his recent tear with a two-run homer against Astros reliever Brad Peacock. Garcia has been red-hot over the last week, as he has gone 12-for-31 with five home runs. After a rough start to the season, Garcia is starting to look more like the player we saw in […]

Odubel Herrera Knocks In Four Runs Friday In Big Win

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera homered off Pittsburgh's Trevor Williams in the third inning to drive in three runs. It was his 15th homer of the season. He would finish 2-for-6 with four RBI and a walk. Herrera has been extremely inconsistent this season, and he has been ice cold of late. In the last […]