A.J. Pollock Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) was cleared to resume baseball activities on Monday afternoon. Pollock has been sidelined with a thumb fracture since mid-May, when he was given a four to eight-week timeframe for a return. Pollock still has a long ways to go before getting back in the lineup, but owners should be […]

Joey Gallo is Out on Monday

Texas Rangers corner infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Gallo was forced to leave Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, the Rangers are facing lefty Joey Lucchesi on Monday. Gallo is hitting a rough .151/.235/.370 versus southpaws this season. Gallo played on […]

Danny Valencia Out of The Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Seattle Mariners. Tim Beckham is back off the disabled list, so that will eat away at Valencia's playing time. Valencia does not have good career numbers off Felix Hernandez, which is likely why he's not playing. Valencia is […]

Tommy Pham Out of the Lineup Again on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is out of the lineup for Monday's game due to an illness. Pham missed Sunday's game as well because of the flu. Harrison Bader will get another start in center field. Pham should be back in the lineup within the next game or two.

Denard Span Hitting .294 Since Joining Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span has been a positive presence since being acquired by trade, hitting .294 in 68 at-bats with his new team. His slugging percentage is up from .385 with the Rays to .441 with the Mariners, and he has a favorable matchup heading into Monday night's action against the Orioles. Baltimore expects […]

Kevin Pillar Gets The Night Off Amidst Struggles

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar will have the night off for the team’s series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday. Randal Grichuk will get the start in center field in Pillar’s place. Pillar had a nice start to the month of June but tailed off in the middle of the month and hasn’t been […]

Austin Romine Starting, Greg Bird Back In On Monday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine is in the starting lineup and will bat eighth on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Romine will have to assume starting catcher duties going forward, as Gary Sanchez (groin) has been placed on the disabled list. Romine has hit well in part-time work this season, so he's a safe […]

Derek Dietrich has Four Hits in Marlins Win Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich continued to swing a hot bat on Sunday, finishing 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI in the 8-5 win against the Rockies. Over his last eight games now, Dietrich has gone 14-for-28 with four doubles, three home runs and four RBI, and has homered in three […]

Brandon Nimmo Day-To-Day After MRI

To update a previous item when it was reported that New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo “avoided significant injury” on his injured pinkie, we now know a bit more. Nimmo is only day-to-day after undergoing an MRI. That’s obviously great news for Nimmo, whom the Mets simply cannot afford to be without with the way […]

Clint Frazier Optioned To Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier was demoted to Triple-A on Monday. Frazier's undoubtedly frustrating season continues with the move, which is probably not merit-based, since the outfielder has hit to a .350 batting average and a .908 OPS in just 20 at-bats. Unfortunately for Frazier, he has been a victim of circumstance all season, […]

Brandon Nimmo “Avoided Significant Injury”

Good news on New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo: he “avoided significant injury” according to Matt Ehalt of the Bergen Record. Nimmo was scheduled for an MRI on his injured pinkie finger on Monday after initial X-Rays came back negative, but as of now we’re not sure if he received it yet. We’re also not […]

Alex Gordon Stretches On-Base Streak

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon got off to a hot start this year, but after returning from injury, his approach at the plate changed. He became hyper-aggressive, regularly striking out on bad swings. Now, he's back to a more patient approach, and he's riding an eight-game on-base streak as a result. Gordon has racked […]

Eddie Rosario Goes 2-For-4 In Win On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Even though offense wasn’t exactly a requirement with the way Jose Berrios pitched on Sunday, Rosario added to his outstanding 2018 campaign, bringing his batting average in June to a lovely .349. He missed a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a nice medium-sized slate Monday, featuring a number of interesting pitchers and highlighted by Justin Verlander, Blake Snell, and Mike Clevinger. This article will feature a few other options, but if you want to build a lineup around a premium pitcher, Verlander is the cash game play. Meanwhile, some standout stacks on the […]

Brandon Nimmo To Get MRI On Finger

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo left Sunday’s game after being hit by three pitches, but fortunately, X-rays on his injured right pinkie finger came back negative. However, we aren’t out of the woods quite yet. Nimmo is now set to receive an MRI, but hopefully it’s just precautionary. Nimmo is of course in the […]

Aaron Judge Goes 0-For-5 Against Rays Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went hitless with a walk on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Considering the game went 12 innings, it’s surprising that one of the Yankees most talented, most powerful bats did virtually nothing. Fantasy owners were probably just happy he only struck out once. These are the kinds of […]

Seuly Matias Hits 24th Homer At Single-A

Kansas City Royals top prospect Seuly Matias continues to lead the minor leagues in home runs after jacking his 24th of the season on Sunday. Matias is teeing off on Single-A pitching while he's playing with the Lexington Legends, and the 19-year-old will likely be promoted later this season. While his power is prodigious, he's […]

Alcides Escobar Continues Tour Of Positions

Kansas City Royals shortstop/utility man Alcides Escobar got his first taste of center field last week, and he'll try the hot corner on Monday. Escobar is scooting over to cover third base for Mike Moustakas while Moose gets a day off on Monday, and rookie Adalberto Mondesi will start at shortstop. Escobar's glove is solid […]

Dustin Fowler Leading Off, Mark Canha Sitting Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler is back in his leadoff spot on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Fowler had the day off Sunday. Outfielder Mark Canha will sit on Monday, so while Fowler takes over at center field, Stephen Piscotty will play right field and Matt Joyce will man left. The A’s hitters will try […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 26

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 […]

Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller's Staff League

Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. It warrants constant monitoring and tinkering to fully optimize your lineup, and the innings restrictions per roster slot certainly force you to make some […]

Giancarlo Stanton Picks Up Five Hits In Defeat

Although the New York Yankees would get swept by the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton continued his recent form of terrific production at the plate. The reigning NL MVP had six plate appearances, recording five hits and walking in his final turn at bat. He smashed another home run, his third […]

Trading Up - Mike Trout

It is universally understood among fantasy managers that Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. There was some speculation about Trout versus Mookie Betts earlier this year, and a few articles before the 2017 season about Betts or Jose Altuve as alternative number one picks. Many analysts offer the guidance that you never want […]

Jesse Winker Lines Pinch-Hit Three-Run Home Run

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker played a big part in the Reds' seventh inning rally against the Cubs on Sunday. Winker entered as a pinch hitter and proceeded to line an opposite-field three-run home run into the left field seats. Winker actually got to hit again in the inning, but ended it with a strikeout. […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle

Launch angle is one of the most commonly referenced Statcast results these days. Some stadiums even display these statistics on each batted ball for the most casual fan to see during a ballgame. Taken in isolation, it doesn't tell the whole story of a batted ball's progress, but it can be a valuable tool to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 13

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 Continues To Run Sunday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith continues to lead the team in steals and picked up another one Sunday versus New York. Along with the stolen base, he also scored a run in the 7-6 extra-inning win. He still will sit occasionally when the handed matchup dictates but he has a decent chance to see […]

Carlos Gomez Strong Sunday, Risky Going Forward

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez picked a good weekend to show signs of life. He played in two of the three games against the Yankees and went 4-for-7 with a walk. He also scored a run and drove in two during the game on Sunday, Before this weekend, he had a combined one run […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 25

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 […]

Kevin Kiermaier Starting To Come Around Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier scored a run for the second straight game Sunday versus New York. After going 0-for-13 in his first four games back from injury with no runs scored or driven in, he has gone 2-for-8 with two runs scored over the last two games. Kiermaier even stole a base Sunday. […]