2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 11)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. I don’t know about you all, but it was a rough weekend. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Has Successful First Rehab Game Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) went 2-for-4 in his first rehab game Tuesday. He was the designated hitter Tuesday and will play center field Wednesday. Kiermaier is still eyeing a June 22 return to the Rays. Even if it takes an extra week or so, a return by the end of June would […]

Mark Trumbo Plates Two Runs Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/designated hitter Mark Trumbo went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. The double ended a four-game hitless streak for Trumbo, who has been ice cold in June, hitting just .135 with two extra-base hits in 37 at-bats. He is now […]

Nick Markakis Has Strong Night At Plate To Help Braves Beat Mets

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis continued his strong season, going 3-for-4 on Tuesday night with an RBI. Overall he's hitting .333 with eight homers and 44 RBI. The power numbers aren't eye-popping but everything else is pretty darn good. He's more than deserving of an outfield spot in your lineup, even with a tough draw […]

Michael Taylor Extends Hitting Streak to Seven Games

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor finished 1-for-3 with a walk on Tuesday to extend his hitting streak to seven games. After struggling in May with a .185 average and .576 OPS, Taylor is now hitting .333 with three doubles, one home run and four steals over eight games in June. Playing time will remain a […]

Trading Up - Nick Pivetta

When the Phillies called up Nick Pivetta last season, he had made five starts at AAA and put up a 1.41 ERA while averaging a 30% K-rate. Many fantasy owners salivated over the numbers when he arrived. He pitched well enough in his debut (2 Rs, 5 IP, 5 Ks) that many folks were patting […]

Jorge Bonifacio Slated To Begin Rehab

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment on Wednesday as he begins to come back from his steroid suspension. Bonifacio was suspended just before the season began for testing positive, and he's set to be added back to the roster on June 27. He'll likely slot in to either […]

Byron Buxton Showing Progress

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) was reportedly on the field stretching with his team before Tuesday's game. Buxton has been on the disabled list since May 30 after trying to play through a fractured left big toe, which he originally suffered in late April. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that Buxton isn't likely to […]

Adrian Beltre Batting Fourth Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre will head back to the town where his career started Tuesday. He is batting fourth against Dodgers left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Delino DeShields will hit second and Joey Gallo will play first and bat sixth. Ronald Guzman will sit as the pitcher, Bartolo Colon, will be required to hit […]

Austin Meadows Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Pirates have the issue of having four everyday outfielders, but only three spots. Fantasy owners who have Meadows are quite aware of the consistent changing of outfielders. However, Meadows still deserves to be owned, especially in deeper leagues.

Jabari Blash in the Lineup Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jabari Blash is in the starting lineup again on Tuesday. He was recalled on Monday and immediately drew the start in right field, going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. He looks to be the primary right fielder while Kole Calhoun (oblique) is out. Blash is not worth a look […]

Mike Trout In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (shin) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, batting second and playing center field. Trout had an X-ray on his shin after fouling a ball off of it during Monday's game. The results came back negative, and it sounds like Trout is 100 percent healthy and ready to go. Keep […]

Derek Dietrich Hitting Leadoff for Marlins Tuesday

Miami outfielder Derek Dietrich is hitting out of the leadoff spot for the Marlins on Tuesday against the Giants. It's the first time this month that Dietrich will lead off, who has been the Marlins No. 1 hitter most of this season. It took a while for Dietrich to heat up this season, but in […]

Ryan Braun To Sit Out On Tuesday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Braun has been on fire lately. However, Domingo Santana will take his place in the outfield. With Eric Thames returning from injury, Braun will most likely not start at first base for the rest of the season and will get […]

Eric Thames Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Thames has missed the last six weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Thames was actually activated on Monday, but did not play against the lefty Jose Quintana. He's back in the Brewers lineup on Tuesday and […]

Ronald Acuna Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (knee) could begin a rehab assignment by this weekend. He reportedly has no pain while running, but the Braves want to wait a little longer before sending Acuna out for rehab. It's unclear how many at-bats the Braves want Acuna to receive before he's eligible to return. A return within […]

Johnny Field Available Off Bench Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field had an MRI after tweaking his knee on an awkward play Sunday. However, Field will be available off the bench Tuesday and should be back in the lineup soon. Field is having a solid first season in the majors with six home runs, three steals and a .256 batting […]

Mac WIlliamson Sitting Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will sit Tuesday versus the Marlins. WIlliamson has really struggled since returning from a concussion and has four hits over his last 19 at-bats. Hunter Pence will replace WIlliamson and bat seventh. Pence is 4-for-13 since returning from a thumb injury. WIlliamson has enough upside to remain owned and […]

Jason Heyward Gets Three Hits And Three RBI Against Padres

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has been on a hot streak lately. He's hitting .341 in the month of June. He has 14 hits in that short span of time. Eight of those hits were doubles, which is a promising sign of returning power. Heyward has yet to steal a base this year, which is […]

Mookie Betts Fine But Sitting On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will sit against the Orioles on Tuesday night, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. There is nothing wrong with Betts, as manager Alex Cora had previously planned to give him a day off after his first game back, a game in which he went 1-for-5. On the season, […]

Kyle Schwarber Sitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Tuesday. The Cubs face Brewers starter Chase Anderson and Schwarber is hitless in his career versus him in 14 at-bats. Ben Zobrist will take the place of Schwarber and bat fifth Tuesday. Zobrist has been having a nice season and is worthy of consideration in DFS Tuesday.

A.J. Pollock Not Ready For Baseball Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed that his thumb fracture has not healed enough for him to be cleared to resume baseball activities. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Pollock may begin range-of-motion exercises this week, but his progress suggests he won't return from the disabled list until late […]

Steven Souza Set To Begin Throwing Program

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) is set to begin a throwing program on Tuesday or Wednesday. Souza's follow-up MRI revealed that his pectoral recovery is on schedule, and he was able to take batting practice on Monday. If all goes well with the throwing program and his scheduled MRI next Monday, Souza could embark […]

No Timetable For Yoenis Cespedes’ Return

Just a few days ago, it seemed like New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was nearing a return from the right hip flexor injury that has kept him on the shelf. That was unfortunately not to be, as Cespedes’ quadriceps tightened up and has kept him out even longer. According to general manager Sandy Alderson, […]

Albert Almora Has Himself A Three-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora had three hits in six at-bats Monday night. Almora has improved a ton this season. He currently is hitting .323. Almora doesn't have a ton of pop in his bat. That being said, he has lowered his strikeout rate while raising his walk rate in each of the first three […]

Lorenzo Cain Is Fine After Banging Knee

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain banged his knee on the outfield wall after trying to field a deep shot by Jason Heyward in the 11th inning on Monday and is reportedly "fine." Cain confirmed himself that he is good to go and that he will be in for the game against the Chicago Cubs on […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a solid Monday night slate, we have a massive Tuesday night slate. There are 15 games tonight, with fantasy options ranging from salary relief to high priced. There are also pitchers at all end of the spectrum tonight. A few teams have tremendous matchups on this slate, while there are also a few higher […]

Kevin Kiermaier's Timetable Adjusted Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) will head out on a rehab assignment next Tuesday in Dunedin. Updated Monday was the expected timeline, which says now that Kiermaier could return June 22, which will be several weeks ahead of schedule. Even if it takes an extra week or so, a return by the end […]

Mike Trout's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had an X-ray done on his shin after fouling a ball off of it during Monday's game. The results came back negative, and he expects to play on Tuesday. Whew. Close call for Trout owners. Trout hit two home runs on Monday and has continued his red-hot start to […]