Justin Upton Hits Home Run Sunday

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton went 2-for-5 with a home run on Sunday, his 17th of the year. Upton is now hitting .297 with five home runs in the month of June. That gives him a .253 average on the year. He remains a solid source of power in all fantasy formats, and […]

Trey Mancini Looks Good In Return To Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini looked comfortable in Sunday's 3-7 loss to the Braves, going 2-for-2 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Mancini had been out of the starting lineup for the past three games with neck stiffness. The 26-year-old is hitting just .225 with 10 HR and 22 RBI […]

Kike Hernandez Smashes Two Home Runs Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez had a fantastic day at the plate in Sunday's slugfest against the Mets. Hernandez started off the seven-homer game with a leadoff blast to left field, then crushed another to left field in the sixth inning. He finished the game 3-for-6 with a single, two solo HR, […]

David Peralta Clubs First Inning Home Run Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. Peralta's first-inning homer was the only offense Arizona would need behind excellent performances from Clay Buchholz and the bullpen. Peralta is now just two home runs away from matching his career high of 17, thanks to […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected to Return Later in Week

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is not expected to return on Monday, but rather toward the end of this week. Brian Snitker, the Braves manager, said "I still think we need to make sure he's absolutely ready before we bring him back." Acuna is just 1-for-10 so far in his rehab assignment, but […]

Mark Trumbo (OF, BAL) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo does not have a very attractive profile, as most owners do not like guys who has his entire game predicated on smacking dingers and do not walk enough. However, a couple years ago, Trumbo responded to naysayers […]

Scott Schebler (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler has only been hitless in one game that he has started this month and has an extra-base hit in each of his last two starts. While he only has three multi-hit games in his last 10 games, […]

Jon Jay (OF, ARI) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Jay has found himself hitting a little hotter since his move to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the beginning of June. Jay owns a nice .313 AVG. He has 43 runs and has now scored the 13th-most runs in the league, so expect […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, TOR) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Randal Grichuk has long been known for his roller coaster seasons. He had a very impressive spring training, but started the regular season in a slump. He has started to heat up as of late though. Grichuk has raised his batting average […]

Derek Dietrich (1B/2B/3B/OF, MIA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins utility player Derek Dietrich has five multi-hit games in his last 10 and has a .362 batting average in June. Dietrich has nine extra-base hits, including four home runs this month, and has a strong .609 slugging percentage in June. On […]

Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/3B/OF, DET) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Once again, another week, another surprisingly good piece of work for Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum. A .250/.350/.500 line with his seventh home run of 2018 is pretty solid for 20 plate appearances. The guy is just producing. Goodrum is not […]

Stephen Piscotty (OF, OAK) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty had one of the more eventful and interesting offseasons in baseball. The talented outfielder struggled mightily after his mother was diagnosed with ALS in May 2017. Speaking from a purely baseball perspective, Piscotty’s nine home run, 40 […]

Delino DeShields Jr. (OF, TEX) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: After dealing with injury and ineffectiveness throughout 2018, Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. is starting to do some things. The season line of .227/.329/.305 inspires little confidence despite the respectable 15 steals, but over the last couple of weeks the 25-year-old […]

Brandon Nimmo Leaves Game With Finger Injury

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo left Sunday's game with a sore pinkie finger after a HBP. The Mets have already run X-rays on his right hand and they came back negative. Nimmo will be considered day-to-day for the time being, but should be fine to play soon. Michael Conforto replaced him in center field.

Travis Jankowski Scratched With Quad Soreness

San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski was scratched before Sunday's game with left quad soreness. Jankowski has been decent this season with a .285 average and 12 steals, but with how many options the Padres have in the outfield especially with Wil Myers returning, he doesn't play enough to be fantasy viable. Matt Szczur will […]

Joc Pederson (OF, LAD) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Joc Pederson began the season with considerable uncertainty around his playing time due to a typically crowded Dodgers roster and his own 2017 struggles. He's done what he can to force that situation into clarity, hitting .272/.350/.543 with nine home runs in just 197 plate […]

Wil Myers Sits Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. Myers has recently come off of the disabled list that has sidelined him for most of the season and the Padres are just giving him some extra rest. He should be back Monday night against Texas.

Randal Grichuk Out Sunday

Toronto Bluejays outfielder Randal Grichuk is out of the lineup Sunday. Grichuk's season numbers look terrible at the moment, but he has actually been quite effective in the last month batting .281 with a .984 OPS with six home runs. Grichuk remains a low tier fantasy option, but with how hot his bat is, he […]

Wil Myers Sitting Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. After missing over a month with an oblique strain, the Padres had stated they'd ease him into major league action with a couple off days a week. Myers is 1-for-10 (.100) with three walks since coming off the disabled list and […]

Carlos Gonzalez Out Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. CarGo has been showing signs of life lately with a .353 average and .974 OPS over the last month. If Gonzalez has shown us anything over his career, it's that he can be incredibly streaky. However, while his bat […]

Whit Merrifield Gets Day Off Sunday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. Merrifield has had a tough week at the plate batting just .095 over the last seven days with a .269 OPS. After going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Saturday, the Royals want to give him a day off […]

Tommy Pham Sick On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is out of the lineup Sunday with the flu. The illness has apparently been affecting him over the weekend and they are giving him some rest Sunday to get better. Harrison Bader is starting in center field in his place.

Chris Taylor Misses Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor continues to be out of the Dodgers lineup Sunday following a hamstring injury. This is the third start in a row that Taylor has missed, but he did hit a pinch hit double Saturday, so it doesn't look too serious. Enrique Hernandez is taking over at shortstop for […]

Lorenzo Cain Out Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is absent from the lineup Sunday. Cain has been dealing with a few injuries lately such as a hamstring injury on Thursday and groin tightness on Saturday and with the Brewers having Monday off, they are going to give Cain some extended rest. He is considered day-to-day for now. Christian […]

Ian Happ Makes Third Career Start At Third Base

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will make his third career start at third base on Sunday. Third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) is sidelined for the second consecutive day with a sore shoulder. Happ is only hitting .180 over his last 61 at-bats, and faces Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano who owns a 0.60 ERA over […]

Gregory Polanco And Jordy Mercer Sit On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco and shortstop Jordy Mercer are scheduled to have Sunday off. Polanco has an OPS of .745 in the month of June, but has not started in the last four games. Clint Hurdle, manager of the Pirates, said “I've only got three spots and four outfielders. He's doing fine. Trying to […]

Trey Mancini Returns To Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini will bat seventh on Sunday against the Braves after being out of the starting lineup for three straight games with neck stiffness. The 26-year-old has posted a disappointing .219/.291/.361 slash line this season, so fantasy owners may consider sitting him in their lineups in his first start back.

Scott Schebler In Lineup, Jesse Winker Out Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler will bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Cubs following his activation from the bereavement list. With four active outfielders once again, Cincinnati will not be starting Jesse Winker. While both have been useful in fantasy this season, Schebler has a higher average (.281 vs .260) and better power (.473 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an 11 game slate on FanDuel this Sunday. This slate omits the Coors Field game, which allows for more flexibility and strategies. DET @ CLE and BAL @ ATL have the two biggest expected totals with a 9.5 O/U each. Four other games have a 9.0 O/U, and everywhere else is at 8.5 […]

Scott Schebler Activated From Bereavement List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Scott Schebler from the bereavement list on Sunday and optioned utility man Phil Ervin to Triple-A Louisville. Schebler was placed on the bereavement list on Thursday, missing the Reds' past three games. The veteran outfielder had been hot at the plate prior, hitting .314 with four homers, 15 runs, and […]