JaCoby Jones Tallies Three Hits, Scores Winning Run

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones had a nice day at the dish on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 as the Tigers beat the Rays. Jones hit a couple singles early in the game, but it was his leadoff triple in the bottom of the 12th inning that turned out to be one of the biggest plays of […]

Josh Harrison Has Begun Fielding Grounders

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hand) has reportedly begun fielding ground balls on Wednesday. He still has not been cleared to swing the bat, but he is making some progress. The Pirates expect Harrison to be ready to return by June, but it's unclear if he'll make that timetable. Fantasy owners with a disabled list […]

Andrew McCutchen Leaves Game on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) left Wednesday's game against the Padres after being hit by a pitch. He was replaced by Gregor Blanco and underwent testing on his elbow. The X-rays reportedly came back negative, and McCutchen is dealing with an elbow bruise. He could miss a game or two, but this does […]

Scott Kingery Out Against Marlins

One day after getting hit in the elbow in the ninth inning of a loss against the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery will not suit up for the Phillies on Wednesday. The 24-year-old started at shortstop on Tuesday but exited in the 10th inning. Pedro Florimon will start in his place on […]

Dee Gordon Swinging A Scorching Bat

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon is on quite a streak right now, going 11-for-14 (.785) over his last three games. Gordon hit everything in sight on Tuesday night, posting his first ever career 5-for-5 game with two stolen bases. That performance was an encore from a four-hit game the night before, and he is scorching-hot […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Transferred to 60-Day DL

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees announced that outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique, hip, foot) was transferred from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL. Ellsbury has yet to resume on-field activities after being placed on the DL with an oblique injury before the start of the season, and he has since dealt with hip […]

Curtis Granderson Has One Hit in Last Six Games

Not all that long ago, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson was on fire in his new home north of the border. Well, things have changed. Granderson finished with another hitless effort in a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, his third straight game of the sort. With Wednesday’s failure, Granderson has now […]

Guillermo Heredia Recalled From Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Guillermo Heredia has been recalled from Triple-A. The Mariners will now carry five outfielders on their team with the addition of Heredia, who was hitting .385 in six games in the minors. Heredia opened the season with the big league club as outfielder Ben Gamel was rehabbing an oblique injury. Heredia went […]

Michael Conforto Sitting Against Braves

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto will have the night off on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta is starting southpaw starting pitcher Sean Newcomb, and Conforto sits about half the time when the Amazins take on a left-hander. A breather here probably can’t hurt the 25-year-old. Conforto’s struggles have been well-publicized. He’s slashing a […]

Bryce Harper Homers, Will Continue Leading Off

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper responded very well to batting leadoff for the first time since 2013. He went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two runs scored. Manager Dave Martinez wanted to shake up the lineup and allow Harper to see more hittable pitches. He's said he's going to keep Harper there […]

Adam Eaton Is Wearing A Walking Boot

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) is all but shut down from all physical activities and is sporting a walking boot, according to people who have seen him. The news is terrible for fantasy owners who were looking for some sort of positive sign about the speedy leadoff man. Eaton is recovering from a bone […]

A.J. Pollock Homers Again On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in the Diamondbacks 4-3 win on Tuesday. Pollock now has four home runs in his last eight at-bats and is now in a five-way tie for the Major League lead in home runs. He's also one RBI behind Yoenis Cespedes […]

Ian Happ Set To Get More At-Bats From Both Sides Of The Plate

With Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber only hitting for a .067 average this year against left-handed pitchers, outfielder Ian Happ figures to pick up some at-bats. With Happ being a switch hitter, he will be in the lineup more often. Assuming Happ succeeds in an expanded role, his fantasy value will increase. Happ has posted […]

Byron Buxton Hitting In Batting Cages; Still Not Running

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) is planning to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip so he can continue to rehab his fractured toe. Buxton was also able to hit in the batting cages on Wednesday, although he still hasn't run on the toe. Buxton has been sidelined since he fouled a […]

Omar Narvaez, Leurys Garcia Starting Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox will give starts to catcher Omar Narvaez and center fielder Leurys Garcia on Wednesday. Of the two, Garcia has the most DFS value. He is hitting .259 with five steals in 2018. Garcia is hitting fifth on Wednesday and should have a good opportunity to get some RBI. Narvaez, on the […]

Indians Changing Up Lineup Wednesday

The Cleveland Indians are using their hitting depth Wednesday. Outfielders Rajai Davis and Brandon Guyer, third baseman Erik Gonzalez and catcher Roberto Perez are all in the lineup. Of the four, Davis has the most DFS value on Wednesday. Davis is a career .281 hitter against left-handed pitching and is hitting in the leadoff spot. […]

Ian Desmond Off On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond is out of the lineup on Wednesday. Desmond is hitting just .150 over the last week, and he’s got an atrocious .223 on-base percentage this season. Ryan McMahon’s demotion takes any possible pressure off Desmond for this season, so even when he’s playing this bad, he’ll likely be in […]

Mookie Betts Is Back In The Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (hamstring) is back in the lineup against the Royals on Wednesday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Betts was given the night off on Tuesday to continue to recover from his hamstring tightness. However, he was called on late and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Betts should be in […]

Michael Brantley Smashes a Game-Tying Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley hit a game-tying grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday. It was his only hit of the night, but it was a huge one, as Cleveland was down four and Brantley was in an 0-2 count. His bomb was a no-doubter, but the Rangers eventually ended […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a plethora of games that are going to be played today, but they are broken down into two slates. The early slate is more than playable, but I'll be focusing on the later slate here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/2/18. […]

Steve Pearce Out of Lineup On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce (rib cage) was a late scratch from Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins and remains out of the lineup for Wednesday’s affair. Pearce has been experiencing tightness in his rib cage, which obviously is not ideal if you’re trying to swing a baseball bat. Pearce is considered day-to-day, though […]

Minor League Roundup - Who's Hot and Who's Not? (Week 5)

In last week’s edition of “Who’s Hot, Who’s Not”, I mentioned Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka. After dominating Triple-A to start the season, Soroka was promoted to the Major Leagues on Tuesday, and made his big league debut. Soroka promptly dazzled with six innings of one-run ball. Dane Dunning was also mentioned in last week’s piece, […]

Two More Hits For Kevin Pillar

There’s no other way to put it, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar just keeps on raking. Pillar picked up two more hits in Tuesday’s 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins -- both doubles -- while also scoring a run, driving in one and stealing a base. Pillar is now on a six-game hitting streak, […]

Kyle Schwarber Resting Wednesday Versus Rockies

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Wednesday as the Cubs face left-hander Tyler Anderson. Manager Joe Maddon is still not ready to trust Schwarber against lefties, and it appears no matter how well he is hitting that he will sit when the Cubs face a left-hander. Ben Zobrist will be in left field Wednesday […]

Week 5 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts

We're back at it again this week with some points league advice. We will delve into some players who have been consistent over the first month of the season, as well as what guys to cut loose whether it be due to a downturn in production or an injury. In last week's suggestions of pitchers to […]

Yoenis Cespedes Is Red-Hot

Less than 24 hours ago, fantasy owners of New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes were still worried about how much time the slugger would miss after injuring his thumb on Sunday in San Diego. Not only did the answer turn out to be no time at all, he’s still catching fire, even with the injury. […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 3

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 […]

April All-Bummer Team - Studs With Sluggish Starts

We've turned the calendar to May and, amazingly, 2018's baseball season is already 1/6 complete. We've seen some surprising team starts (Phillies, Pirates) and a few out-of-the-blue players rising to fantasy relevance (Christian Villanueva, Jarlin Garcia). But we're all wondering the same thing: where in the world is John Lackey? Nothing is worse in fantasy […]

Early Season Trade Etiquette for Fantasy Baseball

How does the old saying go? If you can not find the idiot in the room, it might be you? That works for fantasy owners as well. If you cannot see the annoying trader in a league, it just might be you. Fantasy baseball is a game with owners trying to win, so no strategy […]

Billy Hamilton Picks Up Two Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton came through for his team on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, going 2-for-4. This was a much-needed performance for Hamilton, who had been really struggling heading into the game on Tuesday night, posting just a .225 on-base percentage and striking out 15 times in his last 36 at-bats. On the […]