Clint Frazier Not in Yankees Lineup Tuesday

After being recalled to the Yankees on Tuesday, outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup against the Nationals and Gio Gonzalez. The Yankees will have Giancarlo Stanton starting in left field alongside Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge. Fantasy owners hoping that the call-up would mean getting a start for Frazier should make sure […]

Brett Gardner Out of Yankees Lineup Tuesday

With the Yankees playing at the Nationals, outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup on Tuesday. The Yankees will keep the bat of Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup against Gio Gonzalez by having him take over in left field for Gardner. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor lineups for the next few days while […]

Ryan Braun Out Of Lineup Tuesday Against Diamondbacks

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) will be absent from the lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Braun was a late scratch in Monday's game after being in the starting lineup with back tightness. Braun has a long history with small day-to-day injuries every so often, and this is likely nothing more than a […]

Brian Anderson, Miguel Rojas in Starting Lineup

After leaving Sunday's game against the Braves with injuries, Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson (finger) and shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) are both in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Dodgers. Anderson left after feeling discomfort in his middle finger on his right hand in his final at-bat, while Rojas was replaced on defense after being hit by […]

Jorge Soler is Not in The Lineup on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (rib) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He suffered the injury during a leaping catch on Monday. Manager Ned Yost does not believe the injury is serious, so fantasy owners should expect Soler to be back in the lineup on Wednesday. […]

Jake Marisnick Stuck In 3-for-22 Rut

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick's season continues to go down the tubes, posting only three hits over his last 22 at-bats to drag his average down to .141. For a player who hit 16 home runs last season and hit .243, this has been nothing short of a disappointment to begin Marisnick's season. He is […]

Adam Eaton Expects to Return in Six Weeks

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) said on Tuesday that he expects to return to the Nats active roster in six weeks. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle last Thursday. It sounds like he finally has a timetable after landing on the disabled list April 11. Eaton should be stashed in most standard […]

Clint Frazier Recalled from Triple-A

MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman reports that the Yankees are recalling outfielder Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Over 12 games at Triple-A, Frazier has been hitting .362 with three doubles, two triples, three home runs and a 1.125 OPS. In a corresponding move, pitcher David Hale was designated for assignment. Frazier is not in the […]

Dexter Fowler Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is not in Tuesday's starting lineup. He's struggled his way to a .146/.257/.285 line so far this season. He was out of the lineup on Sunday as well, as Harrison Bader has been playing well and will get another start to open up the series against the Minnesota Twins. […]

Bradley Zimmer Placed on the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer was placed on the disabled list with a left rib contusion. Zimmer got hurt a week ago while making a play in the outfield, but he was trying to play through it. He'd only made one start since the injury, so he'll head to the 10-day disabled list to allow […]

Charlie Blackmon To Rest On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. This is just customary rest for Blackmon, who after the off day on Wednesday will be inserted in the lineup on Thursday. He will get a pinch-hit opportunity, so if you have no other outfielders to put in, he […]

Michael Conforto Sitting Against Jaime Garcia

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia may not be the most intimidating southpaw, but the New York Mets are sticking to their routine of mostly benching outfielder Michael Conforto against lefties for Tuesday’s series opener. Although not unexpected, it’s an annoying move for fantasy owners. Conforto has seemingly come alive in recent days, picking […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not In Lineup Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s unclear at this point if Cespedes is simply getting a day of rest for his injured quad, or if this means the Mets are finally placing him on the disabled list. A stint […]

Power Risers and Fallers for Week 7: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 7 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends be positive or negative. As we power through the second half of May, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 16

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 weakest categories and target players who may be […]

A.J. Pollock Diagnosed With Sprained Thumb

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock was diagnosed with a sprained left thumb on Monday. Pollock injured his thumb attempting to make a diving catch in the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Brewers. Pollock will meet with a hand specialist Tuesday, where the length of his absence will be determined. As of now, it […]

White Sox Won’t Rush Michael Kopech, Eloy Jimenez

The Chicago White Sox, who currently sit in last place in the American League Central, are in no hurry to rush outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and pitching prospect Michael Kopech to the big leagues. It appears that the White Sox want to make sure that when Jimenez and Kopech are called up, that they are […]

Wil Myers Out Until June

There is no clear timetable for the return of San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (oblique). Speaking to reporters Monday, manager Andy Green indicated "sometime in June is what I'm hoping for." Myers has been out since April 29 with an oblique strain and has only played in 10 games this season. Fantasy managers need […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 7: Gordon, Thaiss, Clementina, Raley

Chicks dig the long ball. That's why in this week's look at the hot prospects to watch we're going to focus exclusively on hitters who have been on a tear recently. Now with these hot-hitting prospects we're going to look at, that doesn't mean there haven't been some great pitching performances these last two weeks. […]

Renato Nunez Claimed by Orioles

The Texas Rangers designated utility man Renato Nunez for assignment, allowing the Baltimore Orioles to claim the struggling 24-year-old. Nunez found it difficult in his longest exposure in the majors, leading the Rangers to follow the path of the A's and release the youngster. Nunez is unlikely to make an impact on the Orioles roster […]

Mookie Betts Continues To Pad Stats Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts had another good night despite a 6-5 loss to the Athletics. He finished the night 2-for-5 with a run and a double. Betts now leads the league in batting average (.362), slugging percentage (.766), OPS (1.205) and extra-base hits (30). He will continue to be an elite player hitting […]

Jay Bruce Returns to Mets

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is returning to the team on Tuesday for the start of the team’s series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bruce missed the weekend series in Philadelphia as he was back home in Texas on paternity leave. In a corresponding move, the Mets sent first baseman Dominic Smith back down […]

NL-Only Waiver Team of the Week: MLB Week 7

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 […]

Week 7 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups And Cuts

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Niko Goodrum Socks Two Homers Monday

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum has been the team's hottest hitter of late and Monday's performance only emphasized that point. The switch hitter clubbed two home runs to lead Detroit past Cleveland Monday, giving him three homers in the last seven days to go along with a .364/.391/.864 triple-slash line. He's seen a major […]

Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em - Champions Analysis Podcast

RotoBaller writer and ranker Kyle Richardson is joined by co-hosts Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to play "hold 'em or fold 'em" for MLB players. Which players off to slow starts should you wait on and which should you move on from? The guys also cover the latest fantasy baseball news and notes, #TrendingNow, and […]

Jonathan Villar Proving Why He Should Start With Three-Hit Game

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, three runs and a stolen base in the 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. While Villar's starts have been limited since the start of May with only five in 10 games, he's been quite great contact-wise. This game brings him up to a […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Middle Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was a late scratch to the starting lineup on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and it was announced that he is dealing with middle back tightness. Braun has now been injured twice this month, the first coming at the very beginning when he was dealing with calf tightness. This will […]

George Springer Has Hit In Return To Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (elbow) started in center field on Monday against the Angels. Springer had missed two games after taking a 92 mph fastball off the elbow on Saturday night. Andrew Heaney four-hit the Astros, and Springer went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Owners have to be relieved to see Springer back atop the […]

A.J. Pollock Leaves Game With Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock left Monday's game after trying to make a diving catch on a line drive by Tyler Saladino that eventually ended up being an inside-the-park home run. While there's no explanation for what the injury is right now, all that's known is that he will not return to the game. Stay […]