Albert Almora Jr. Drives In The Winning Run Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. played the hero for the Cubs with a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th. Kris Bryant led off the inning with a triple and then Javier Baez was intentionally walked. Almora then hit a rocket into right field for the game-winning hit. Almora finished the game […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits A Solo Home Run Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday evening. Schwarber is now hitting .241 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI. Schwarber is unlikely to draw many starts versus left-handed pitchers but is worth owning in all formats.

Ender Inciarte Drives In Three Runs To Help Braves Romp

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte continued to wield a hot bat on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs and scored three runs. His owners reaped a lot of benefits if they started him. Inciarte had driven in seven runs over his past 10 games, which is not shabby for someone who is […]

Trey Mancini Crushes Two-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Nationals. Mancini blasted a Jefry Rodriguez fastball into the left center field seats in the fourth inning. The HR was Mancini's first hit in his last three games. The 26-year-old has struggled at the plate lately […]

Giancarlo Stanton Continues Hot Streak

After struggles and boos during the first two months of the regular season, New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton appears to have seriously figured things out as his club continues to win. Taking on the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in the Bronx, the 28-year-old drilled another home run to center field in the first […]

Matt Joyce Expected To Return To Athletics For Weekend Series

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is expected to rejoin the team for the upcoming weekend series against the White Sox, per A's beat writer Juan McWilliams. Joyce had three hits in his rehab game with Triple-A Nashville Tuesday, so it looks like he is recovering well from his lower back issues. While the A's […]

Franchy Cordero To Miss Extended Time

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) will be shut down indefinitely following test results from an elbow specialist. Cordero was on a rehab assignment when he suffered a setback over the weekend. Manager Andy Green admitted it's "highly unlikely [the Padres will] see him anytime soon." The team hasn't made […]

Steve Pearce Nearing Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce appears to be close to returning to the big league club, as he smacked a three-run homer on Tuesday for Triple-A Buffalo. Pearce got off to a solid start playing mostly against left-handed starters. In 22 games, Pearce hit .273 with three homers and 13 RBI. With a weekend […]

Alex Faedo and Daz Cameron Promoted By Tigers

In prospect news, the Detroit Tigers promoted two of their top young stars last week. No. 9 prospect, outfielder Daz Cameron, and No. 3 prospect, pitcher Alex Faedo, were both promoted to Double-A Erie from Single-A Lakeland. Cameron, son of former MLB star Mike Cameron, has hit .260 with three homers and 10 stolen bases. […]

Austin Meadows Dealing With Sore Foot

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows fouled a ball off his right foot Sunday, but says he is feeling better Tuesday. He completed all the pre-game requirements and even came to the plate in the bottom of the seventh against Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress. Meadows had a good at-bat, but he struck out on the […]

Franchy Cordero Shut Down From Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (forearm, elbow) was shut down from his recent rehab assignment with an elbow issue. He visited a specialist on Tuesday and an update is forthcoming. Cordero has been on the disabled list with forearm soreness since May 27 and was lifted during an at-bat in a Triple-A rehab game. […]

Tony Kemp Is Earning Spot In Outfield Rotation

Houston Astros outfielder Tony Kemp continues to earn more playing time and is hitting .350 through 40 at-bats in the month of June. He has been fantastic hitting at the bottom of a potent Astros lineup and has officially passed Jake Marisnick on the depth chart in the outfield. In 93 at-bats since being called […]

Jake Marisnick Gets Start Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will get the start in center field Tuesday night against the Rays. Marisnick has struggled mightily this season and has received only 25 at-bats in the month of June. He has been passed on the depth chart by Tony Kemp, and the return of veteran Josh Reddick further cuts into […]

Albert Almora Hitting Third Against Los Angeles Dodgers

Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora will be hitting third in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He only has one at-bat in the third sport of the lineup this year. Almora has primarily been the leadoff hitter, but he and Kris Bryant will swap places on the lineup card. Almora […]

Rehab Games For Ronald Acuna Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly. There is no specific date set, but he has increased activity in workouts recently, showing that the rehab assignment should come very soon. His return to the Braves would come shortly after. The dynamic 20-year-old would bring a boost to his […]

Joey Gallo Sitting Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo will receive a day off Tuesday. Gallo is the odd man out as the Rangers try to keep Jurickson Profar, Adrian Beltre and Shin-Soo Choo in their lineup. Gallo has not been having a great season, but against right-handed pitchers he has at least been palatable, so it is a […]

Jay Bruce Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 18, due to a hip injury. Bruce has sat out four of the last five games due to the injury and now he’ll be missing time until at least June 28. After signing a three-year, $39 million contract with […]

Kevin Kiermaier Activated Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday. Kiermaier will play center field and hit leadoff upon his return. Prior to the injury, Kiermaier struggled, hitting .167 with one steal and zero home runs in 48 plate appearances. Kiermaier's bat did show some signs of life on […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

Logan Morrison, Max Kepler Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman and designated hitter Logan Morrison and outfielder Max Kepler are sitting against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Robbie Grossman will take Morrison's place at DH, veteran Joe Mauer will start at first, Taylor Motter will start at right field and Ryan LaMarre will man center field. Chris Sale has enjoyed […]

Nick Williams Has Broken Nose, Unlikely To Go On Disabled List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Williams has been diagnosed with a broken nose. Williams was hit in the face by a ball that bounced off of the right field wall. The Phillies do not believe he has a concussion. The 24-year-old will likely not be available for Tuesday's game, but is expected to avoid the disabled […]

Rosell Herrera Triples In First KC Start

Kansas City Royals outfielder Rosell Herrera got his first start for the major league squad on Monday, and he popped a triple to introduce himself. Herrera was claimed off waivers by KC after he was released by the Reds, and so far, he's held his own in Triple-A Omaha. Hitting .278 with a home run […]

Austin Meadows Sits on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows is the odd man out for Tuesday evening's game against the Brewers. Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco will man the outfield from left to right. The batting order for the game will be Josh Harrison, Dickerson, Marte, Colin Moran, Francisco Cervelli, Josh Bell, Polanco, Jordy Mercer and then the pitcher's […]

Whit Merrifield Is Always On Base

Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield smacked a single on Monday and that helped keep his June on-base percentage right around .400. Merrifield has taken his leadoff role to heart since Jon Jay got traded to Arizona, hitting .333 while logging games at second base, center field, right field and designated hitter. Even an […]

Carlos Gonzalez Tacks On Another Run

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was one of just a few Rockies to find a way to get a hit off Mets starter Jacob deGrom on Monday, and along with his double, CarGo scored the only earned run deGrom allowed. That gives Gonzalez a streak of five straight games where he's either scored or knocked […]

Gerardo Parra Leads Colorado Offense Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra continues to be assailed from every direction for playing time, but he's holding off the attacks by playing really well. On Monday, he was the team's only offense against Jacob deGrom, as he racked up a pair of hits, drove in the only earned run deGrom allowed and scored the […]

Charlie Blackmon Continues To Scuffle

Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon went 0-for-4 on Monday, stretching his current cold streak to 2-for-18. It was reasonable that Blackmon would have a rough day on Monday since he was facing Jacob deGrom, but Blackmon's struggles have slowly been dragging down his stats since he got off to a hot start to the […]

Steven Souza Not Cleared To Throw

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) underwent an MRI Monday, revealing that the swelling in his right pectoral had subsided but it was not healed enough to resume baseball activities. Souza took a step in his rehab, taking live batting practice and playing catch last week. However, Arizona will bring him back slowly to make […]

A.J. Pollock Not Cleared For Baseball Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) underwent a CT scan on Monday, which revealed that his thumb has not healed enough for doctors to clear him to resume baseball activities. Pollock's original timeline of four to eight weeks is still within reach, but it seems likely Pollock will be back closer to the eight-week mark, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/19/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a plethora of games tonight, and they are all on one slate. That does not happen often, but it always makes for a fun night when it does. It leaves the door open for multiple different forms of lineup construction, as well. If you're looking to stack tonight, there are a few elite […]