Two Straight Games With A Homer For Teoscar Hernandez

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez seems just about back to the masher we saw when he was called up to the Major Leagues in early April. On Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays, Hernandez finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI (he was also caught stealing once). He’s now up to 11 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Picks Up Three More Hits on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall went 3-for-4 on Monday, hitting a double, driving in a run, and scoring a run. Chisenhall is in a nice little hot streak over the past few days and despite not hitting for much power since coming off the disabled list, he's been getting on base plenty. For the season, […]

Jon Jay (OF, ARI) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Jay's usefulness as a fantasy commodity is clear in that you pretty much know what you're going to get from him fantasy-wise. Now in his ninth year, he sports an impressive .289 AVG and .355 OBP for his career.  Similarly in 2018, Jay […]

The State of Baseball - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and the founder of BaseballFam.com, Shane Sullivan, to discuss the state of baseball. The guys talk about how MLB can market the game and players better, what is it that turns casual fans away from the game and are all the new rule changes good for […]

Delino DeShields Gets Three Hits

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields had three base hits Sunday night against the Houston Astros. The speedy center fielder had a few spectacular catches over the weekend and finished up the four-game series with a 3-for-5 day. This puts the outfielder at an on-base percentage of just over .300. Being on base gives DeShields the […]

White Sox Won’t Have Eloy Jimenez Skip Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez will not go from Double-A to the big leagues. General manager Rick Hahn said Monday that Jimenez will definitely play in Triple-A. Jimenez has clearly outplayed Double-A pitching and is hitting .321 with 10 home runs and 41 RBI. Jimenez should be promoted to Triple-A shortly and is […]

Angels Recall Jabari Blash, Option Michael Hermosillo

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled outfielder Jabari Blash from Triple-A Salt Lake. They sent down Michael Hermosillo to make room on the active roster. Hermosillo hit .143 in 21 at-bats with the Angels. Blash is an all-or-nothing slugger who has eight home runs in 102 career games, with 104 strikeouts and a .201 average. […]

Mookie Betts Returns to Red Sox Lineup

The wait is over for fantasy managers. Boston Red Sox superstar outfielder Mookie Betts will be batting leadoff and starting in right field on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. Betts has missed the past 14 games with an abdominal strain. He was arguably the best player in baseball at the time of his injury as […]

Eric Thames Activated Off Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list. However, will not start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Thames will most likely get a pinch-hit opportunity after Travis Shaw. However, Thames should not be expected to get more than two at-bats in the game. With Jesus Aguilar proving […]

Ryan Braun Back To Hitting Third In The Order

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has moved from fifth in the lineup back to third. Braun has had very good success hitting fifth in the lineup, hitting .405 in 27 at-bats. Braun has been heating up as of late with six hits in his last two games and looks to continue his success back in […]

Ian Desmond Knocks Two Hits, Steals Base

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond had a good game on Sunday as he smacked a couple of singles and stole his seventh base of the season. It was Desmond's first multi-hit game in nearly two weeks, and he continues to be a black hole for batting average as he fumbles along below the Mendoza […]

Byron Buxton Runs Bases On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) did some baserunning drills on Sunday. Buxton is on the disabled list with a fractured left big toe, an injury which he sustained while on a rehab assignment. According to reports, Buxton was not going full speed but he was testing himself going from first to third. He was […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets For June 12

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/11/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight features an eight game main slate, which isn't bad for a Monday night. There's not true ace, but Carlos Carrasco checks in as the highest-priced pitcher on the slate and likely cash game chalk. There are numerous GPP possibilities at the position, highlighted by Madison Bumgarner, Jack Flaherty, and Andrew Heaney. There are also […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) will head out on a rehab assignment next Tuesday in Dunedin. Kiermaier is aiming to be back somewhere around June 20, which will be several weeks ahead of schedule. Even if it takes an extra week or so, a return by the end of June would still be […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Barrels

It's time to revisit the most telling of Statcast numbers - Barrels. You may recall that last time we identified Evan Gattis and Andrew Benintendi as potential buy-low candidates because their power was due to arrive while warning you away from short-term power surgers like Pedro Alvarez and Daniel Palka. Let's see how things have […]

Week 11 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 11, Rotoballers. The dog days are upon us. June is when the game warms up, and you need to keep your head up. Remember last season when Eric Thames was the presumptive MVP in April and May, only to crash and burn in June? There's a lot of season left, and winners […]

Hunter Renfroe Batting .375 Since Activation

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe has been on a tear since coming off the disabled list on May 28. Over 37 plate appearances in 12 games, Renfroe has lifted his average from .200 to .268 with five doubles and seven RBI. More impressive is his newfound plate discipline (1.0 K/BB). Renfroe is still stuck […]

Trey Mancini Picks Up Two Extra-Base Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini has a strong day at the plate Sunday against the Blue Jays, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. The blast to straightaway center field came off of Marco Estrada in the second inning. Mancini also made a leaping catch against the left-field wall to round […]

Max Muncy (1B/3B/OF, LAD) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Max Muncy has a seven game hitting streak going, including a two home run game on June 3rd, and home runs in each of the last three games. At just 42%, he still is criminally underowned. In the […]

Dustin Fowler (OF, OAK) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Since being promoted to the major leagues a month ago, Dustin Fowler has hit a respectable .247/.300/.452 with four home runs and four stolen bases in only 80 plate appearances. The category juice would be enough to make him interesting, but Statcast data suggests […]

Jake Cave Turns In Career Game Sunday

Minnesota Twins center fielder Jake Cave had a career day against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Cave went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, a run scored, and three RBI to help down the Angels 7-5. Cave, who was just promoted from Triple-A on Saturday to help in the outfield with Byron Buxton injured, […]

Two Homers In Three Games For Kevin Pillar

The struggles of Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar after a scorching start to 2018 have been well-documented; he seems to do this pretty much every year. As usual, he’s coming out of it to put up big production once again. In a 13-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, Pillar finished 2-for-5 with […]

Mets Agree To Deal With First Rounder Jarred Kelenic

If there’s one thing the New York Mets don’t have to worry about these days, it’s coming to terms with first round pick Jarred Kelenic. The outfielder’s bonus is expected to be roughly $5 million. Taken sixth overall, Kelenic has commonly been described as the best position player out of high school in the draft. […]

No Timetable For Yoenis Cespedes' Return

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was nearing a return from the right hip flexor strain that’s had him on the disabled list since May 14, but due to a setback we may now be a ways away again. Cesepdes left Saturday’s game with Double-A Binghamton in the bottom of the third inning with tightness […]

Four-Hit, Six-RBI Day For Curtis Granderson

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson needed to get his bat going if he was going to stop losing playing time to Randal Grichuk, who returned on June 1 from injury. Well, Granderson heard the message loud and clear and seems to be picking it up. In a 13-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on […]

Eric Thames Hits Home Run In Rehab Appearance

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs in a minor league rehab game with Triple-A Colorado Springs. With an appearance like this, it's almost certain that Thames is ready to go. In the upcoming days, expect Thames to be activated from the disabled list. When he […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 11

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. 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 available on […]