Ian Happ Is In Tuesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shoulder) will return to the Cubs lineup Tuesday evening versus the Pirates. Happ bruised his shoulder on Saturday and pinch hit on Monday. Happ has had a strong May, and owners who were patient with him after a rough April are being rewarded.

Mookie Betts Remains Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game with side tightness on Tuesday night when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox are still considering Betts day-to-day, which continues to suggest the injury is not severe. Regardless, fantasy owners are itching to get Betts back into […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you were getting sick of the split-slate Wednesday, today is for you! Well, FanDuel is offering some All Day and Early Only tournaments, but with much less prize money as there are only three afternoon games in that slate. As such, I'll be concentrating this article on the more enticing 10 game slate we […]

Rhys Hoskins Has "Big Cut" On Lip

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins has a "big cut" on his lip following Monday's game. Manager Gabe Kapler is "not overly concerned." Things could have been much worse after he fouled a Kenley Jansen pitch off of his face, but it doesn't look like Hoskins will miss any extended time. The slugger may miss a […]

Jon Jay Records Three Doubles Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jon Jay set a career high on Monday by smacking three doubles in a single game, and it extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the process. Jay has been on fire since he returned to the leadoff spot, and he's actually hit safely in all 18 games he's hit […]

Chris Owings Breaks Out In Diamondbacks Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings came alive Monday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in the D'Backs 12-5 win over the Reds. Owings plated the three runs on the three-run shot he hit in the fifth inning. This was his first hit since May 19 and […]

Carlos Gonzalez Smacks Two Hits Again

With a pair of hits on Monday, Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has racked up a pair of multi-hit games in a row for just the second time this season. A huge Sunday that included a 4-for-4 day and a home run was the precursor to a pair of singles on Monday that got people […]

Teoscar Hernandez May Be Waking Up

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was filling up the stat sheet when he was called up in early April, only to struggle mightily thereafter while enduring severe contact-rate issues. Lately, though, he’s shown some improvement despite not setting the world on fire again. In an 8-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday, […]

Brandon Nimmo Quietly Producing Nicely

The New York Mets were happy to give outfielder Brandon Nimmo a chance to play every day with injuries in their outfield, and he is certainly rewarding them immensely for it. In the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, Nimmo finished 1-for-5 with a home run in the 8-5 victory. It […]

Andrew Benintendi Provides Offensive Explosion

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi had a great night on Monday, coming a double short of hitting for the cycle in an 8-3 win over the Blue Jays. Most of his damage came with a three-run homer in the fourth inning off Aaron Sanchez. He finished the night 3-for-5 with a run and four […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 9

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 […]

Mallex Smith Is Hero Monday Versus Oakland; Brad Miller Is Fine

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith was the offensive hero Monday versus the Athletics. In a 0-0 game in the 13th inning, he would drive in the only run of the game. Before the game, he had been moved up into the leadoff spot when Brad Miller was taken out of the starting lineup. Miller […]

Ryan Braun Breaks Out Of Slump With Three-Hit Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 3-for-3 with three runs, one RBI, two walks (one intentional) and one stolen base in the 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Braun was recently moved to the five-hole, which is the first time he's moved out of the three-hole since July 4, 2016, in which he batted […]

Christian Yelich Does A Little Bit Of Everything In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 with three runs, a home run, one RBI, and two stolen bases in the 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. This game was a perfect summary of Yelich's month of May that he had, as he has been great to say the least. In May, he's batted […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 30

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 available […]

Matt Kemp Continues To Rake With Runners In Scoring Position

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp came off the bench in Monday night's contest versus the Phillies and delivered an RBI double. He now sports an astounding .447 average and 1.189 OPS when there are runners in scoring position. He leads the team in hits, average and on-base percentage and trails only Yasmani Grandal in […]

Rhys Hoskins Exits Game With Bloody Face

Beginning a 10-game road trip on Monday night in Los Angeles, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a solid start against the Dodgers. In the first inning, starting outfielder Rhys Hoskins scored the game’s first run, with three more runs added to the lead in the second. After that, however, there was no further scoring […]

Adam Duvall Plates Four Runs On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in Monday's 12-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. Duvall plated the first run of the game with a single in the second inning, then smacked a bases-clearing double into the left center field gap in the fifth inning. The power hitter is batting […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel opted to break yesterday's games into three different slates. That is not the case tonight, as we have a plethora of games in only one slate. There are 14 total games, meaning we have plenty of options from salary relief to high priced. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

Random Thoughts - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt for a week of random thoughts. The guys discuss the difference between baseball and other sports when it comes to respecting greatness. Also, Kyle brings up some points on making trades this time of the year, Blake wants to discuss which veterans you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Niko Goodrum Pulled Out of Monday's Game

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum (illness) was pulled out of Monday's 9-3 victory over the Angels. The team is calling the issue dehydration, so it does not sound too serious. Goodrum was having problems catching his breath, so the team decided to pull him out. He should be fine to play in Tuesday's contest.

Eric Thames To Have Checkup With Doctor On Thumb

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) is going to go visit a doctor on Tuesday with the purpose of knowing whether he can return to hitting. While Jesus Aguilar has almost certainly claimed his first base spot for the time being, Thames looks to be on schedule with his four- to six-week prognosis when […]

Luis Robert Will Play In Extended Spring Training Monday

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert (thumb) is set to play in extended spring training on Monday. It will be Robert’s first action since he tore a ligament in his left thumb during spring training. Robert is still a ways away from making his big league debut, but he should be on the minds […]

Hunter Renfroe Activated, Franchy Cordero To DL

The San Diego Padres activated outfielder Hunter Renfroe (elbow) from the disabled list Monday. Renfroe will start in left field and bat cleanup against the Miami Marlins. Renfroe has been out since April 17 with right elbow inflammation and his return coincides with outfielder Franchy Cordero (forearm) going on the DL. Renfroe is slashing .200/.281/.440 […]

Wil Myers Nearing Baseball Activities

Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (oblique) will visit a doctor Monday. If all goes well, he'll be cleared to resume baseball activities. Myers has been out with an oblique strain since April 29 and has only played in 10 games this season. Padres manager Andy Green previously expected […]

Brad Miller Scratched with Facial Injury

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller was scratched from Monday's game with a facial contusion sustained during batting practice. There does not seem to be a huge amount of concern coming from the Rays, so it seems unlikely that Miller misses much time. Miller is hitting .246 with five home runs in 150 plate […]

Joey Gallo Sitting, Ryan Rua Starting Monday

Texas Rangers first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo is receiving a day off Monday. Gallo has gone 4-for-33 with 20 strikeouts against left-handed pitchers in the last month. So far this season, Gallo has a .198 batting average with 15 home runs and 78 strikeouts in 218 plate appearances. Ryan Rua will take Gallo's spot in the […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets or May 29

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 neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Albert Almora Jr. Doubles and Scores Twice in Win

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI. Almora has broken out this season on offense, and Sunday the power showed up as well. Almora hit his ninth and 10th doubles of the season and thrived in the leadoff spot. He has had a very inconsistent […]