Rhys Hoskins Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/outfielder Rhys Hoskins is not in the lineup Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Nick Williams is in left field and batting sixth. The slugging Hoskins is off to a fine start to 2018 with a .274/.423/.487 slash line, five homers, 21 runs and 23 RBI. This is just a rest day […]

Dustin Fowler Called Up From Triple-A

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Dustin Fowler has been promoted from Triple-A Nashville, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. He brings with him some pop and speed to go along with a good average (.310). At Nashville, Fowler had three homers, seven doubles, three triples and eight stolen bases. He unfortunately is not a big on-base […]

Tommy Pham Expected Back on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is expected to be back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against the San Diego Padres. Pham has missed three games in a row since aggravating a groin injury, but he's been available as a pinch hitter. Pham has put up an excellent .323/.442/.535 line so […]

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins OF Max Kepler has been a distant afterthought in all but the deepest of leagues (think 16+ teams) ever since his debut back in 2015.  However, he just had his most productive year in 2017, hitting .243/.312/.425 with 19 HR, 69 […]

Mac Williamson Could Return Soon

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) will not return to the club this weekend but is expected to return “sooner than later,” according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. Williamson was crushing the ball for Triple-A Sacramento and was batting .316 with three home runs and six RBI over his first five […]

Bryce Harper Is Slumping But Will Still Lead Off

Washington Nationals oufielder Bryce Harper is in the middle of an 0-for-19 batting slump but will continue to lead off for the Nationals, per Dave Martinez. Harper came roaring out of the gates when moved to the leadoff spot last week, going 6-for-17 with four homers and a double in his first four games. But […]

Jay Bruce Going On Paternity Leave

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is heading to Texas after the game in Cincinnati on Wednesday for the birth of his second son. The expectation is that on Thursday Bruce will be officially be placed on paternity leave while the Mets do battle in Philadelphia against the Phillies over the weekend. Aside from the […]

Nicholas Castellanos Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (knee) will get the day off on Wednesday, with Niko Goodrum getting the start in right field. There's nothing serious to report, although Castellanos did take a pitch off his knee in Tuesday's contest. There was a bit of swelling there Wednesday, so manager Ron Gardenhire decided to give him […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are plenty of games today, but they are broken down into two slates. The later slate has seven games, and that is the slate that we will be focusing on here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/9/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Kyle Schwarber Sits Wednesday, Ian Happ Continues To Start

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber continues to be benched versus left-handed pitching, and that will be the case Wednesday afternoon. Ian Happ will be in left field and bat seventh Wednesday. Happ has had a nice start to the week, going 3-for-8 with a pair of home runs, three runs and five RBI. With Jason […]

Kevin Pillar Goes Hitless, But Don’t Be Concerned

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar had a rare game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners – he didn’t pick up a hit. The caveat there, though, is that no Blue Jay did as they were no-hit by James Paxton. Given the way Pillar is going, he’ll likely pick up right where he left off […]

Daniel Descalso Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Daniel Descalso went 1-for-2 with the game-winning three-run home run in Tuesday's extra-innings victory over the Dodgers. It was Descalso's second at-bat of the game after pinch hitting for closer Brad Boxberger in the 10th inning. Descalso has been a very clutch hitter for Arizona, coming up with game-winning hits three […]

Stephen Piscotty Gets Hit In First At-Bat Back

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. He got a hit in what was an emotional first at-bat back from spending time with his mom as she passed away due to ALS. Everyone in the stadium, including the Astros and fans, applauded him prior to him stepping to the […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 10

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 early juncture, there's value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week for Week 6

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 […]

Leonys Martin Heads To Disabled List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was placed on the disabled list following the Tigers' victory over the Rangers Tuesday. The veteran outfielder had been off to a nice start to the season and was hitting particularly well through the first part of May, batting .367 with a homer and three RBI over the past […]

Chasing Barrels: Hard-Hitting Early Statcast Leaders

When looking to confirm or refute fast starts, we can quickly turn to Statcast Leaderboards for information. While we could fill out a full search, the leaderboards are a quick way to see which hitters are barreling up balls in 2018. While sabermetrics don't always translate to fantasy leaders, they are often a great indicator of […]

Corey Dickerson Picks Up Four Hits on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in his team's 10-6 win on Tuesday. He doubled in the second inning to start a four-run Pittsburgh rally and singled in the third, sixth and eighth. Dickerson's slash line now sits at a pristine .333/.371/.550, and his double (11) and RBI […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 6: 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 […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 6)

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. At this point, it’s only a matter of time until this list […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 9

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 […]

Giancarlo Stanton Homers Twice To Beat Red Sox

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton seems to be getting comfortable smacking home runs in pairs. The 28-year-old connected on two home runs Tuesday night in a 3-2 victory over the rival Boston Red Sox, putting the Yankees in a tie for both the American League East lead and the best record in baseball. It […]

Brett Gardner Risking Playing Time

The New York Yankees are the best team in baseball as of Tuesday night, boasting the best record in the sport and currently on the hottest run. Their leadoff man, however, has struggled mightily, despite his offense’s explosion. Veteran outfielder Brett Gardner is hitting an abysmal .198 following a hitless performance against the Red Sox. […]

Odubel Herrera Drives In Another Run In Win

Twenty four hours after driving in a career-high five runs in the Philadelphia Phillies 11-0 destruction of the San Francisco Giants, outfielder Odubel Herrera was at it again on Tuesday. The 26-year-old recorded two hits from the No. 3 spot in the lineup, but it was his hit in the third inning that made a […]

Eloy Jimenez Hits Another Home Run On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez continues to tear the cover off the ball. Jimenez finished Tuesday's game 2-for-4 and hit his seventh home run of the season. Jimenez has been on a tear and is now hitting .333 on the season with seven home runs and 21 RBI in just 78 at-bats. Jimenez […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Mammoth Homer For Lone Run In Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is showing why he's considered the No. 2 prospect in baseball. The 20-year-old crushed a pitch during Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay. The homer, which landed well beyond the left field fence, was his third of the season. He's making people sit up and take notice and health-willing, he could […]

Curtis Granderson is Available on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson (hamstring) is available off the bench on Tuesday, according to manager John Gibbons. Granderson suffered a mild hamstring strain over the weekend, but it appears that he has recovered nicely. Anthony Alford is starting in left field on Tuesday against Mariners lefty James Paxton. Granderson should be left on […]

Carlos Gonzalez Absent From Tuesday Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (rest) will sit out of Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Noel Cuevas will take his spot in right field. Since returning from a stint on the 10-day disabled list, Gonzalez has yet to record a hit in 12 at-bats and is only hitting .213 on the season. This […]

David Dahl Will Rest On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) will sit on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Gerardo Parra and Dahl have been interchangeably playing left field, and Dahl will take his turn on the bench after going 2-for-5 on Sunday. Dahl is currently hitting .300 with a home run and five RBI, however, the Rockies outfield […]

Jason Heyward Placed On Seven-Day DL For Concussion

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward was placed on the seven-day disabled list on Tuesday with a concussion. Heyward hit his head on the fence at Busch Stadium going after Dexter Fowler's walk-off home run. This is a blow to the Chicago Cubs as far as defense is concerned, but his atrocious hitting streak has continued […]