Ronald Acuna Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna will be placed on the 10-day disabled list with a mild ACL sprain in his left knee and a lower back contusion. This could have been much worse. Fantasy owners can catch their breath that their star young outfielder will not be out for the season. This is probably a […]

Ian Happ Says Right Shoulder is Fine After Diving Play Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Ian Happ says his shoulder is fine and would be able to play Monday. Happ made a diving play in Saturday's game and had a sore shoulder that forced him to be removed from Sunday's lineup. Happ is not in Monday's lineup but sounds OK to pinch hit if needed, especially […]

Dexter Fowler Still Out of the Lineup on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) is still out of the lineup for Monday's game. Fowler was hit by a pitch on Saturday and had to exit the game with a bruised knee. Harrison Bader will make the start in Fowler's place. Fowler is expected to be back soon and isn't likely to require […]

Albert Almora Jr. Hitting Ninth Monday in Pittsburgh

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. is hitting ninth Monday after hitting second Sunday night. Almora has been having a breakout season on offense, but his spot in the order has been extremely volatile. Out of the ninth hole, his value is extremely depleted due to fewer plate appearances, but if he continues to get […]

Marcell Ozuna Dropped From the Cleanup Spot on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna is batting fifth on Monday instead of in the cleanup spot where he's been most of the season. Ozuna has had a rough start to the season and to his Cardinals career, but he was finally upping his batting average, going 10 for his last 18 over the past […]

Ronald Acuna's MRI Results Expected Monday Afternoon

The Atlanta Braves do not expect the results of outfielder Ronald Acuna's (knee) MRI until Monday afternoon. The dynamic young outfielder injured his leg after running to first base Sunday. Acuna has a .779 OPS with five homers since being called up from Triple-A. The Braves and fantasy owners will have to hope for the […]

Justin Upton Back in the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (forearm) is back in the lineup on Monday, batting third and playing left field against Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. Upton was listed as day-to-day after getting hit by a pitch on Saturday, but it appears one day of rest was enough for him. Upton has 11 home […]

Giancarlo Stanton Sitting Out Monday

Beginning another showdown with the Houston Astros after taking three of four in Texas at the beginning of the month, the New York Yankees will be without one of their prized sluggers. Reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton has been given the day off, with Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Brett Gardner starting in the […]

Mookie Betts and Dustin Pedroia Out On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will miss his second straight game with tightness in his left side when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday afternoon. Fantasy owners will be hoping for a quick return for the possible American League MVP. Betts has torched opposing pitchers so far this season […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a Monday slate thanks to Memorial Day, and that also means a busy early slate. Unfortunately, FanDuel diced up the games, so we don't get the bulk of them in any slate besides the all day slate. That said, these picks apply for the "Early Only" slate because those had the best selection […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a packed holiday slate on Memorial Day. There are 16 games (NYM/ATL doubleheader). Half of the games have an over/under of at least nine total runs, including an 11.5 projected total at Coors Field. On the down side, only two teams are heavy favorites (at least -190 odds): Cleveland and Boston. It will […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Hard Hit Rate

Those of you familiar with Fangraphs and their plethora of advanced stats have probably seen and evaluated Hard Hit rate before. Statcast keeps its own set of data based on exit velocity and even measures the number of balls leaving the bat over 95 mph. It's not surprising that the leaderboard is littered with superstars […]

AL-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 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 28

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. 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 available on […]

Carlos Gomez Shows He Is Back By Homering Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez returned Saturday but reassured his owners on Sunday versus the Orioles. He would hit a solo HR. The HR is his sixth of the season. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In those two seasons, he combined for 47 home runs and 74 steals with a […]

Gorkys Hernandez Continues To Stay Hot

San Francisco outfielder Gorkys Hernandez continued his recent hot streak Sunday night with another two hits against the Cubs raising his average to .315 on the year. Hernandez has been on fire as of late batting .359 with four homers and an OPS of 1.161 over the last two weeks. His playing time might diminish […]

Franchy Cordero Lands On Disabled List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Franchy Cordero on the disabled list Sunday with right forearm soreness. Cordero had been playing through the injury but Padres brass saw enough in how it affected his swing to shut him down. The forearm issue doesn't sound overly serious and Cordero is expected to take five or six […]

Austin Meadows (OF, PIT) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

  BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows has had a tremendous start to his major league career.In just 33 at-bats, Meadows has a .443 AVG with three home runs and a slash line of .433/.867/1.300. Some expected him to go back to the […]

Byron Buxton Hitless Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's slump continued against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Buxton went 0-for-3 against Seattle, dropping his season-long batting average to .157 with a .391 OPS. The young outfielder has picked up just five hits over the past 15 days in what has been a forgettable run for him at the plate. […]

Ian Happ was Scratched From Lineup Due to Sore Shoulder

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was originally in Sunday's lineup, but was taken out this morning when he revealed his shoulder was still sore after a diving play from Saturday's game. This injury seems to be minor and sounds like it will not cause a trip to the disabled list. Happ has been heating up […]

Ben Zobrist Sitting Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist is getting a day off on Sunday against the Giants. Zobrist has played in the past two games and will most likely not draw three straight starts often, especially with everyone healthy. Albert Almora Jr. will be taking his place leading off and playing center field while Jason Heyward shifts […]

Mookie Betts Scratched on Sunday

Boston Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to left side tightness. Blake Swihart will take over for Betts in left field and bat seventh. Thankfully, this injury does not seem serious as Betts is being considered day-to-day. Betts has been one of the best players in baseball so […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 11-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 […]

Chad Pinder Smacks Solo Home Run Saturday

Oakland Athletics utility man Chad Pinder went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The HR was Pinder's fifth of the season. The 26-year-old is now hitting a serviceable .275 on the season with a .333 on-base percentage and a .505 slugging percentage. Pinder is worth […]

Matt Joyce Cracks Leadoff Solo Home Run Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce got the party started in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks, smacking a leadoff home run to right-center field off Clay Buckholz. Joyce finished the game going 1-for-4 with no walks or strikeouts. The 33-year-old veteran has not been fantasy relevant this season, hitting just .211 with a .331 on-base […]

Adam Jones Out Of Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays. Nothing has been mentioned regarding injuries, so this appears to be just a routine day off. Jones has hit a respectable .274 with nine home runs and 25 RBI on the season. He should be out of fantasy owners' […]

Justin Upton Out Of Lineup Sunday With Left Forearm Contusion

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (forearm) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees. Upton left Saturday's game after being hit in the left forearm by a pitch. He is listed as day-to-day, so Mike Scioscia is likely giving him a chance for his forearm to heal. The 30-year-old is hitting .251 with […]

J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Braves. The 30-year-old power hitter has been in a mini slump lately, notching just two hits in his last five games. Martinez has been a top fantasy asset this season, mashing .320 with 16 home runs and 42 […]

Nicholas Castellanos Snaps Multi-Hit Game Streak

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had a streak of five consecutive multi-hit games heading into Saturday's action, but couldn't keep the streak alive as he went hitless against the White Sox. Still, he's separating himself as an elite fantasy player, especially considering his dual position eligibility (3B/OF). He's now hitting .325 on the year […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a large slate today, like we do on every Sunday. The main slate has several ace options for starting pitcher including Chris Sale, Gerrit Cole, and Stephen Strasburg. There are plenty of value options in the middle tiers as well, which should give DFS players plenty of wiggle room to get creative with their […]