Franchy Cordero (OF, SDP) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: 23-year-old outfielder Franchy Cordero has been on the disabled list since May 28th due to a right forearm strain but is just one or two more Triple-A rehab starts away from making his return to the San Diego Padres lineup. He makes […]

Eddie Rosario Goes 2-For-3, Triples Against Red Sox

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario kept his fantastic 2018 season going against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Rosario is showing that his 2017 campaign — where he hit for a .290 batting average with 27 home runs — was no fluke. Against the Red Sox, he reached on an infield single in the first […]

Max Kepler Hits Difference-Making Home Run In Win Over Red Sox

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler ended up being a deciding factor in a win against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Having a shoddy offensive season thus far, Kepler turned on a changeup by David Price in the fourth inning and sent it flying. It was his first home run since May 25 and just […]

Billy Hamilton Gets Third Straight Multi-Hit Game Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had another nice day at the plate on Wednesday against the Tigers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and a strikeout. This was Hamilton's third straight multi-hit game; he has had seven hits in his last 12 at-bats and also has two stolen bases in his last three […]

Giancarlo Stanton And Yankees Walk Off Against Seattle

After all his struggles early on with the New York Yankees, slugger Giancarlo Stanton has slowly seen improvements at the plate during the month of June. Heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners, he was hitting .269 across his last seven games, having hit three home runs during the stretch. In this game, […]

Franchy Cordero's Elbow MRI Reveals Bone Spur

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) is mulling his options after an MRI revealed a bone spur in his left elbow. If he opts for surgery, the estimated 12-week recovery time will likely sideline him for the rest of the season. He could also rest and be re-evaluated in several weeks. Ultimately, surgery will […]

Odubel Herrera Smacks Game-Winning Home Run

After the St. Louis Cardinals scored two runs in the sixth inning to tie Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the home team wasted little time in regaining their lead. After Rhys Hoskins struck out swinging to begin the bottom of the seventh, center fielder Odubel Herrera stepped up […]

Pirates And Brewers Game Officially Postponed

Wednesday's Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers game has officially been postponed. There is no date set for the makeup game. The two teams play each other September 21-23, and both teams are off the day before. The Pirates will attempt to host the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, and the Brewers will head back to Milwaukee to […]

Kyle Schwarber Swats Home Run No. 14 on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a walk, two strikeouts and a solo home run on Wednesday. Schwarber launched a solo shot to center field in the fourth inning off Ross Stripling for homer No. 14. Schwarber is now slashing .243/.369/.495 with 34 RBI and 33 runs. While the batting average does not […]

Jay Bruce Has Strained Right Hip

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) has a strained left hip, according to the MRI that he took on Wednesday. The Mets placed Bruce on the disabled list June 19, but it was unclear how long he'd be out. Bruce should be back in the Mets lineup by the end of June. Bruce […]

Jose Bautista is Not Starting on Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jose Bautista (rest) is not in the starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies. Bautista has not seen much playing time lately and is basically being used off the bench for the Mets late in games. Bautista is not worth a roster spot in any league unless he's getting more than […]

Austin Meadows Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He was held out on Tuesday due to a sore right foot but was called upon to pinch hit. He's back in right field and batting second on Wednesday. Gregory Polanco and Corey Dickerson (personal) are […]

Brett Gardner Out on Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Manager Aaron Boone said he's going to sit Gardner even if he's healthy enough to play. Boone believes Gardner can avoid a trip to the disabled list but wants to give him a chance to […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Scratched from Wednesday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup due to bilateral calf soreness. He was on the disabled list for almost two months because of a calf strain, so while the team doesn't seem overly concerned right now, it's certainly something to keep an eye on. Tyler Naquin took over in right […]

Corey Dickerson Placed on Emergency Leave

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (personal) has been placed on the family medical emergency leave list. He is expected to rejoin the club at some point this weekend. Adam Frazier has been called up to take Dickerson's spot on the active roster. Austin Meadows will likely draw the starts in the outfield while Dickerson is […]

Chris Taylor Exits Early on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (hamstring) left Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs due to tightness in his left hamstring. The early exit was likely just precautionary, but he's expected to undergo further testing. Hopefully Taylor is not forced onto the disabled list. He should be owned in most leagues right now.

Mitch Haniger Has 11 RBI In Last 12 Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continues to produce in the heart of the Mariners lineup and leads the team with 54 runs batted in. He already has surpassed his career high in RBI after driving in 11 runs over his last 12 games played. He currently is hitting .282 with runners in scoring position, and […]

Willy Adames and Johnny Field Starting Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames and outfielder Johnny Field will both start Wednesday. Adames will play second with Joey Wendle covering third and Matt Duffy receiving a day off. Field will play right field, Carlos Gomez will be the designated hitter and C.J. Cron will sit. In addition, Adeiny Hechavarria will hit second as […]

Ryan Braun To Have Cryotherapy Procedure On Thumb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will miss his second consecutive game in a row to deal with a thumb issue, and he'll undergo a cryotherapy procedure. This now marks the fifth time Braun has had his thumb frozen and adds to the numerous list of injury issues that Braun has dealt with. This is to be […]

Josh Reddick Hitting .346 Since June 10

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick is 9-for-26 (.346) over his last seven games played. All of his hits have been singles but he has taken his average up from .221 to .241 since June 10. The veteran outfielder's season hit a bump in the road after a bug bite on his leg became infected and […]

Wil Myers Could Return Over Weekend

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green said that outfielder Wil Myers (oblique) is close to returning and could rejoin the team over the weekend in San Francisco. Myers has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained left oblique and has only appeared in 10 major league games this season. He is currently on a […]

Carlos Tocci Starting, Delino DeShields Sitting Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Tocci will start in center field for just the ninth time this season on Wednesday. Tocci has struggled in the major leagues in 2018 with a .077 batting average, and he has yet to record a single steal, home run, RBI or run scored. However, the Rangers need to get Delino […]

Joey Gallo Starting, Ronald Guzman Sitting Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo will get the start at first base Wednesday. Gallo sat for Tuesday's game as the Rangers are looking for ways to get Adrian Beltre time as the designated hitter. Ronald Guzman is the man who misses out Wednesday, and it appears as though Guzman, Gallo, Rougned Odor and possibly Jurickson […]

Peter Bourjos Goes Deep In Loss To Jays

Atlanta Braves outfielder Peter Bourjos, who has largely been an afterthought in both fantasy and real life since joining the team in the spring, did something noteworthy on Wednesday, connecting for a solo homer for his first round-tripper of the year. He's still hitting below .200, so don't bother devoting any roster space for him.

Khris Davis Out on Wednesday With Stomach Virus

Updating a previous post, Oakland Athletics slugger Khris Davis is out of Wednesday's lineup with the flu. It originally looked like a regular rest day for the Athletics designated hitter, but the team said that Davis is dealing with a minor stomach bug. He is still available to pinch hit if the opportunity arises and […]

Derek Dietrich Out of Marlins Lineup Wednesday

With left-hander Derek Holland on the mound for the Giants, Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich is out of the lineup Wednesday. While Dietrich's season and career splits against lefties aren't terrible, the Marlins are opting to go instead with Cameron Maybin in left field. Dietrich has been one of the hot hitters on a last-place […]

Noel Cuevas Drills Two Doubles

Colorado Rockies outfielder Noel Cuevas got the start on Tuesday night and took advantage by popping a pair of doubles against the Mets. Cuevas has mostly been relegated to pinch-hit duty while getting a couple starts a week to give veterans some rest, but the limited usage has started to drag down his batting average. […]

Carlos Gonzalez Is On A Tear

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is going streaking. Though he ended the back-to-back-to-back goodness on Tuesday by failing to be the fourth Rockies player in a row to hit a home run, he smacked a solo shot later in the game. Though his overall season numbers are still depressing, CarGo is in the middle of […]

Andrew McCutchen Sitting On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen will rest Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. It’s just a day of rest for the veteran, and he will be replaced by Hunter Pence, who will bat seventh. Pence has struggled and could be avoided in DFS on Wednesday.

Khris Davis Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics slugger Khris Davis is on the bench against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Davis is dealing with a routine stomach virus but he is still available to pinch-hit if necessary. It just looks like a regular day off for Davis, as there is no designated hitter spot available in the National League ballpark. He […]