Hunter Pence Hitting Well On Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) is 7-for-15 on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Pence has been sidelined with a thumb sprain since late April. Manager Bruce Bochy would no comment on when Pence is expected back in the big leagues. Pence should be on the waiver wire in most formats when he […]

Yankees Series In Washington Postponed

The New York Yankees were set to resume Tuesday night’s game and play their second game against the Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, but both have been called off due to rain. Steady rain has been falling along the east coast, initially forcing a stop to Tuesday’s series opener midway through the sixth inning. […]

Matt Kemp Out of Wednesday's Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are switching things up in an effort to rediscover their winning ways. Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp will be sitting on the bench against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday while Cody Bellinger gets his first start of the year in the outfield. The 33-year-old Kemp has had a surprisingly good season so far. […]

Ben Zobrist Won’t Start Wednesday Versus Braves

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist will rest Wednesday versus the Braves. Replacing Zobrist in right field and in the No. 8 spot will be Ian Happ. Happ has been a boom-or-bust player this year and will face Brandon McCarthy.

Jason Heyward Resumes Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (concussion) resumed baseball work on Wednesday. Heyward suffered a concussion on May 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals after crashing into the outfield wall. This activity suggests that Heyward is feeling better. He should be expected to return to the team early next week as long as his concussion symptoms […]

Mitch Moreland Stays In Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland stays in the lineup against right-hander Trevor Cahill on Wednesday. Manager Alex Cora said on WEEI that the Red Sox lineup is the same as Tuesday. Therefore, Jackie Bradley will be out of the lineup again, and his lack of hitting ability has finally relegated him to a […]

Adam Jones Is Only Offense As Orioles Fall To Phillies

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones got the Camden Yards crowd going early when he hit a solo shot in the first frame of Wednesday afternoon's game against the Phillies. Alas, it was the only run that the O's could get across the plate for the rest of the game. Jones now has seven homers, which […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder and breakout star Jorge Soler is back in the lineup on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's game with a rib injury. Soler injured himself Monday night when he made an awkward catch. Soler has been one of the stars of a bad Royals team, hitting .316 with five home runs through the […]

Ryan Braun Remains Absent From Lineup With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) will sit out again on Wednesday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Braun was an early scratch in the first game of the Diamondbacks series and missed Game 2 with the same ailment as well. This is a day-to-day injury, as he was taking batting practice Tuesday. […]

Leonys Martin Should Return This Weekend

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) ran 90-foot sprints on Wednesday, indicating that he's feeling good as his stint on the 10-day disabled list comes to a close. Martin said he wants to return on Friday, but manager Ron Gardenhire says that it will be sometime during the upcoming Seattle series, possibly Saturday or Sunday. […]

Brandon Guyer Cranks a First-Inning Grand Slam on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer smashed a grand slam in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He went hitless in his next four at-bats, but his fantasy owners certainly didn't mind. Guyer is a solid platoon player who could be an asset for savvy owners in deep leagues with daily lineups […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 17

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. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

Yoenis Cespedes Headed To 10-Day DL

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hip flexor strain, retroactive to May 14. Cespedes has eight home runs, 28 RBI, 18 runs and a .790 OPS in 2018. He has also chipped in with three stolen bases. It is a tough break for both […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have somewhat of an odd Wednesday slate of games. There are two slates - early and late. The early slate has significantly more games, but the late slate, as always, is technically featured. I utilized players from both slates for this article to give you the optimal chance at cashing on both slates tonight. […]

JaCoby Jones Fills The Box Score Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is having himself a solid 2018 campaign and has worked himself all the way into the leadoff slot of the Tigers order now that Leonys Martin is on the disabled list. On Tuesday night, he did not disappoint in that role. Jones had two extra-base hits Tuesday, a double and […]

Kevin Pillar Looks To Be Cooling Off

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has gotten off to a blistering start that could see him set career highs across the board when the book is written on 2018, but he may be cooling off just a tad. In a 12-2 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday, Pillar finished 0-for-4 with a […]

Christin Stewart Continues To Mash Triple-A Pitching

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart is on an absolute tear to start the season at Triple-A Toledo. Through the first month of the season, he has 11 homers and a .304 average, not to mention an incredible 1.026 OPS. Despite his hot start, it's unlikely he'll be called up to Detroit any time soon. […]

AL-Only Waiver Team of the Week - MLB Week 7

Every week a significant player will hit the disabled list, start a slump, or a get traded out the division. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long terms standings of a team, but failing to take advantage of […]

Low-Level Minor Leaguers Worth Monitoring in Dynasty - Week 7

For those who play in dynasty leagues, checking minor league box scores and league leaders can become a daily routine. But it's not just the guys knocking on the door who are worth a look. There are plenty of enticing players in the lower levels of the minor leagues who could hold value in many […]

Andrew Benintendi's Resurgence Continues

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit his third home of the year in a 5-3 loss to the Athletics. He hit a solo shot off Daniel Mengden in the fifth inning and finished the night 3-for-5. Benintendi continues his resurgence from his early-season stumbles. He is batting .355 with eight runs, two homers, five […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 7: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Stephen Piscotty Homers In First At-Bat Back

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty homered in his first at-bat back from bereavement leave in a 5-3 win over the Red Sox, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. In the second inning of a rain-delayed game, Piscotty sent a solo shot, his only hit of the night, over the green monster off Eduardo Rodriguez. It […]

Jake Marisnick Demoted

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was demoted to Triple-A Fresno. In 34 games this season, Marisnick was batting .141 with a .282 OPS and a .184 wOBA. Marisnick seemed to find no rhythm this year, as he has put up a 47.1 percent strikeout rate and a 1.1 percent walk rate. Managers had hoped for […]

Carlos Gomez Leaves Game Tuesday With Groin Issue

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez left the game Tuesday versus the Royals with a groin issue. He had been 0-for-1 with a walk when he left the game with tightness in his groin. Gomez is uncertain how long he will miss, as this is the first time he has had an issue with his […]

Eric Thames Awaiting Doctor Confirmation To Resume Hitting

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) is awaiting doctor's confirmation to start hitting, however, he feels he is ready to start. Thames is roughly two and a half weeks into his six- to eight-week schedule, so he's still got a lot of time left to go before he could be back at the earliest. […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Fourth Home Run of Season in Loss to Cubs

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna launched his fourth home run of the year in the eighth inning to give the Braves a short-lived lead before their bullpen blew it in the ninth in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. In just 19 games so far this year, Acuna has amassed 10 extra-base hits. While his […]

Nicholas Castellanos Homers in Return

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (pinkie) hit a solo home run in his return to the Tigers lineup on Tuesday night. He had missed the last few games after being hit by a pitch on his left pinkie, but his pinkie seemed fine as he went 1-for-4 with his fourth HR of the year off […]

Ben Zobrist Plays Hero On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist drove in the winning run in Tuesday with a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. Zobrist finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk. A favorite of manager Joe Maddon, Zobrist continues to find his way in the lineup and is now hitting .290.

Michael Saunders Released by the Orioles

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Saunders has been granted his release by the Orioles after exercising the opt-out clause in his contract. An All-Star just two years ago, Saunders had been hitting .161 with one home run for Triple-A Norfolk. Saunders will look for a new team to take a chance on him and reach the […]

Mac Williamson Could Begin Rehab Soon

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) could begin his rehab assignment this upcoming weekend. Williamson has been sidelined since April 28, but it appears he is improving. Williamson was hitting .316 with three home runs and six RBI in his first five games this year.