Jay Bruce Scratched on Monday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup. It's unclear why Bruce has been removed from the lineup, but he was dealing with a back issue over the weekend. He returned to the Mets lineup on Sunday, but maybe his soreness returned. Regardless, Jose Bautista will play right […]

Bradley Zimmer to Have MRI

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) to have MRI on his right shoulder. Zimmer suffered a shoulder injury during batting practice on Wednesday. He was sent down to Triple-A on June 5. Zimmer has struggled heavily this season, so don't expect him to be much of a fantasy asset this season.

Greg Allen Optioned to Triple-A on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday. With Yonder Alonso returning from the family medical emergency list, Allen heads back to Columbus to make room. He only has one hit in his last 33 at bats, so Cleveland likely wants him to get some consistent at bats so he can […]

Melky Cabrera Elects Free Agency

Outfielder Mekly Cabrera elected free agency rather than taking an assignment to Triple-A Columbus with the Cleveland Indians. Cabrera signed a minor league deal with Cleveland but struggled to a .207/.242/.293 batting line and was designated for assignment. He'll hope to latch on as depth with another organization, but might have a hard time finding […]

Yoenis Cespedes Expected To Resume Rehab Monday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is expected to resume his rehab on Monday with Double-A Binghamton, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Prior to his setback last week, Cespedes had played two rehab games with Binghamton but has not restarted any baseball activities since. Cespedes has been out since May 14 due to a mild […]

Addison Russell Starting, Kris Bryant Leading Off For Cubs

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is in the starting lineup Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Russell and utility man extraordinaire Ben Zobrist — who will start at second base Monday — will have to share the load left behind by the injured Javier Baez (elbow). In a surprising move, third baseman […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 19

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 […]

Brett Gardner Not in Monday's Starting Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will not be in the starting lineup for the Yankees second game tonight, although he is hopeful that he could pinch hit if need be. Gardner is dealing with a sore right knee. Gardner has been productive at the top of the Yankees order so far this season. He […]

Melky Cabrera Opts out of Contract, Becomes Free Agent

Cleveland Indians veteran outfielder Melky Cabrera has decided to become a free agent. Cabrera was being sent down to Triple-A Columbus for the foreseeable future and asked the Indians to release him. Cabrera has had a dismal 2018 season as he is carrying a .207 batting average to go along with zero home runs and […]

Wil Myers, Austin Hedges Both Homer In Latest Rehab Outing

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (oblique) and catcher Austin Hedges (elbow) both hit long balls during their latest rehab game on Sunday. Myers has been working his way back from the injury that landed him on the disabled list on April 29. He went 1-for-4 with the solo shot and is now 3-for-12 in three rehab […]

Billy Hamilton Picks Up Three Hits, Two Steals Sunday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had a great game overall on Sunday against the Pirates, going 3-for-4 with three singles, two steals, and an amazing diving catch at the warning track. The game was a display of Hamilton's skills of speed and solid defense. He now has a .197/.285/.282 slash line with 13 stolen […]

Marwin Gonzalez Stays Hot, Drives In 33rd Run Of Season

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the Astros 7-4 win on Sunday. The Astros are the hottest team in baseball and Gonzalez may possibly be one of the hottest hitters in the game. He now is hitting .459 in the month of June (17-for-37) with one home run, three triples, […]

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

We have a nice medium sized slate for Monday with a number of viable pitching options. As a result, a lot of the hitters worth targeting are concentrated on a few teams. Equally important will be hitting on value plays and there a few punt-plays worth considering, with a few youngsters in Kansas City highlighting […]

Nicholas Castellanos Homers In Victory

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos blasted his ninth home run of the season Sunday against the White Sox as the Tigers completed a three-game sweep in the Windy City. The young slugger took James Shields deep for a two-run blast in the first inning. Castellanos has been hitting consistently, but the power has taken a […]

Kike Hernandez (2B/3B/SS/OF, LAD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Enrique “Kike” Hernandez has had himself a hell of a week. Once a throw-in as part of the Dee Gordon deal to Miami, Kike has become a useful major league roster piece in the wake of Corey Seager’s unfortunate injury. […]

Trading Up - Edwin Diaz

If you've read this column before, you know my standard guidance is to sell rather than buy closers. Today we take a look at the number one closer I'd actively target in a trade. I’m working on another article right now titled: “If You Only Buy One.” The idea behind it is that if you […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - xSLG

We're all familiar with slugging percentage and how it values extra base hits over singles. Expected slugging percentage is a newer stat that attempts to identify a player's skill more so than regular slugging percentage, as xSLG removes defense from the equation. Since batters have control over their exit velocity and launch angle, but not […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 12

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 […]

Kevin Kiermaier could Return Friday For The Rays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier had another successful rehab game Sunday. Barring a setback, it now appears as if Kiermaier has a real chance of being activated Friday. Injuries continue to plague Kiermaier and will cause him to likely suffer a setback in his counting stats for 2018 but he could be a help […]

Eric Thames (1B/OF, MIL) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing seven weeks from left thumb surgery, Eric Thames had a quiet return to the Milwaukee Brewers, going 1-for-10 with six strikeouts. He came alive on Sunday, bombing two home runs, collecting four RBI and a steal. The big day brought his […]

Gregory Polanco Has A Great Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco went 3-3 on Sunday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds. Polanco put on a show in front of the Pirate faithful and his own father with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI and an outfield assist. Pittsburgh would fall short late and lose the game six […]

Jon Jay (OF, ARI) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay was acquired by Arizona from the Royals earlier this season and has been a spark plug for his new team. The new leadoff hitter for the Diamondbacks had four consecutive multi-hit games from June 12-15 and has […]

Josh Harrison (2B/3B/OF, PIT) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates utility player Josh Harrison has five multi-hit games in his last eight games, seeing his batting average jump to .297. He has also recorded an RBI in three of the last four games and has scored a run in back-to-back games. […]

Michael A. Taylor (OF, WSH) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor does not start every game, but does have a hit in 13 straight games where he has started. He has three multi-hit games in that time span, hitting five doubles and stealing six bases since May 27. […]

Joc Pederson (OF, LAD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is a streaky player and appears to be streaking in a good way over the last couple weeks. Pederson has seven home runs this month already, adding in five doubles and two multi-hit games as well. He […]

Willie Calhoun (OF/2B, TEX) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers second baseman/outfielder Willie Calhoun is field away in the “guys that you’re not sure when they’re going to help you” category, but it is high time that Mighty Mouse was mentioned here. The Rangers’ top prospect has really turned in on in […]

Daniel Descalso (1B/2B/3B/OF, ARI) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Daniel Descalso has come out of nowhere to be a waiver wire option. Somehow the Diamondbacks have enough confidence to allow him to hit in the middle of the lineup. He is rewarding that good faith with production we […]

Jay Bruce Returns to Mets Lineup on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bruce had missed the past three games with a sore back. Like many players on the Mets, it has been an offensive struggle so far this season for Bruce. Through 61 games he has a dismal .216 […]

Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor Resting on Sunday

Both Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor are out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. It is just a regular rest day for the two players. Kemp has been a fantasy revelation so far this season. He is carrying a .340/.376/.581 slash line to go along with 12 homers […]

Nomar Mazara Returns Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (wrist) will return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the last two games. Mazara has been the breakout star of the Rangers this season, with 14 home runs and a .260 batting average. Mazara has had a decent amount of success against right-handed pitchers this season, with a .205 […]