Eric Hosmer Reinstated, Corey Spangenberg Optioned

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was reinstated from family medical leave Friday before the weekend series against the New York Mets. He will hit second in his return. Hosmer is off to a slow start slashing .259/.364/.412 with two homeruns and only four RBI, but can be safely deployed in lineups where necessary. […]

Jay Bruce Sitting On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is getting the night off on Friday; presumably it’s a normal day of rest due to the San Diego Padres trotting out southpaw starting pitcher Clayton Richard on the mound. Michael Conforto is still in the lineup, however, and will be taking Bruce’s place in right field while Juan […]

Mac Williamson Remains Out Of Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (neck) remains out of the Giants lineup. Williamson was a late scratch Wednesday with neck stiffness and will be replaced by Gorkys Hernandez Friday. Multiple reports also say that Giants outfield prospect Austin Slater is with the club which could mean bad news for Williamson.

Albert Almora Jr. Extends Hit Streak To Ten Games

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. extended his hit streak to ten games Friday afternoon. Almora has settled in at the top of the Cubs order and finished 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Almora is now hitting .317 on the season and is worth consideration in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues

Adam Eaton Still Has Pain In Ankle

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) is still dealing with pain in his ankle and is going to be evaluated by doctors on Friday. The news is concerning since he was eligible to come off the DL earlier this week. That's also the same leg where he tore his ACL last year. His legs are […]

Michael Taylor Well Rested Despite Cramp

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor is fine after a day off that rested a cramp in his groin. He was seen bounding around the clubhouse, so he seems fine and ready to go for the weekend's series against the Diamondbacks . His mobility is currently his most important skill since he's tied for the lead […]

Mazara to Hit Cleanup Vs. Blue Jays; Gallo Fifth

The Texas Rangers are shuffling their regular lineup around a bit, slotting Isiah Kiner-Falefa sixth, Jurickson Profar third, Joey Gallo fifth, and Nomar Mazara fourth. The outfielder has yet to produce much power on the season, with just three home runs and .120 ISO on the season thus far. However, much of that could be […]

Scott Kingery (2B/3B/OF, PHI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 57% of leagues ANALYSIS: If the men who play the actual sport cared even the slightest bit what any of us thought, fantasy baseball would be a rather cruel game. One minute, everyone's touting you as the next best thing and blowing all their FAAB to acquire […]

Franchy Cordero (OF, SDP) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Injuries have ravaged the Padres' outfield thus far in 2018, opening the door for Franchy Cordero to receive everyday at-bats. Last year, in his first full season at Triple-A, the 23-year-old hit .326/.369/.603 with 17 home runs and 15 stolen bases in just 93 […]

Michael A. Taylor (OF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: Michael A. Taylor has yet to completely live up to the potential he offered in the minor leagues. In 2014, while at Double-A, Taylor hit .313 with 22 home runs and 34 stolen bases in 441 plate appearances. In his first three years […]

Matt Kemp And Austin Barnes Should Hit Well Against Derek Holland

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and catcher Austin Barnes make great daily plays against Giants starter Derek Holland on Friday. The two are a combined 1-for-6 against Holland, but that's an extremely small sample size due to most of Holland's career being in the American League. It's their numbers against lefties this season that […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for April 28

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Carlos Gonzalez Expected Back Next Week

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is expected to return from his strained hamstring next week, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. CarGo's bat hasn't been missed since David Dahl has been doing damage in his stead, but the veteran presence is still beloved in the clubhouse. From a fantasy perspective, Dahl is much […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup against Yu Darvish and the Cubs on Friday. It appears to be a routine off day for Braun. Jesus Aguilar will start at first base and bat third, while Domingo Santana is in right field and batting fifth. Braun is hitting .275 with five […]

Ben Zobrist Expects To Be Activated Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) expects to be activated on Saturday. Zobrist ran the bases on Thursday and had no issues. It will be interesting to see how much playing time he will get once he is active, as Albert Almora seems to have a firm grip in center field for now.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have another “lefty day” on our DraftKings slate. There are 13 southpaws toeing the rubber for the start of their games on Friday. The Cubs are facing a left-handed pitcher, however we won’t be able to exploit that matchup. The MIL/CHC game starts at 2:20pm and will be excluded from the DK featured slate. […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Friday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will have Friday afternoon off with left-hander Brent Suter facing the Cubs. Ian Happ will replace Schwarber in the lineup and bat sixth. Schwarber has been off to a very nice start in 2018 with seven home runs, 17 RBI and a .286 batting average. Schwarber should be back in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy friday, folks! We've got a bevy of good baseball games tonight with a Brewers-Cubs appetizer this afternoon to hold us over until the Main slate at 7:05. It's also Chris Tillman day! That fills me with excitement, because I love to stack against Mr. Tillman and see the runs pile up. As is custom […]

Can the Surprising Detroit Tigers Sustain Their Early Success?

In 2006, Detroit Tigers first baseman Chris Shelton had a ridiculous April, amassing a .326/.404/.783 line with 10 home runs and 20 RBI in the first month of the season. He hit just six more home runs over the next three months before ultimately being demoted to Triple-A Toledo. All that is to say, Tigers […]

Minor League Round-Up - Who's Hot and Who's Not? (Week 4)

With so many prospects to keep track of across the multiple levels of the minor leagues, it often becomes very difficult to sift through those levels and get an idea of who is performing well and who is performing not so well. Don't worry fantasy ballers, RotoBaller has you covered with the weekly "Who's Hot […]

Carlos Gomez Steals A Base Thursday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez scored twice versus the Orioles Thursday. He also stole a base, which was his third of the season. He has now scored 12 runs on the season, a respectable amount at this point in the season. He has been batting in favorable spots in the batting order more often […]

Aaron Altherr Continues Hot Streak

After a much-publicized announcement from manager Gabe Kapler that the Philadelphia Phillies would go with a rotation in the outfield, one of the casualties was Aaron Altherr. The 27-year-old would not be an everyday player, but would still see significant action this season. As of late, however, Altherr has been on fire, hitting .318 across […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his seventh home run of the season Thursday evening. His solo shot was all the Cubs needed to get the victory. Schwarber has had a nice bounce-back season so far and is hitting .286 with 17 RBI.

Corey Dickerson Slugs Walk-Off Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson provided his team's only run on Thursday, blasting a walk-off solo home run to secure a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. The ball was seemingly hit a mile into the air and barely cleared the right field fence at PNC Park, with the play close enough that it warranted […]

Adam Jones Drives In Two Runs As O's Fall To Rays

It's too bad that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones can't pitch. He did great at the plate on April 26, going 3-for-5 and driving in two runs on a two-run homer. It was all for naught as Baltimore lost to Tampa Bay 9-5. If you need an outfielder, Jones has been pretty hot of late, […]

Eric Thames Heading To Phoenix For Second Opinion On Injury

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) will be heading off to Phoenix, Arizona, for a second opinion on his injury. Lots of discussions are going around as to whether or not he will need surgery, but for right now, it's looking to be a little unclear. After receiving the second opinion, there will most […]

J.D. Martinez Gets Team The Lead And Victory With Three-Run Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez did what he was signed to do, hit homers in clutch situations, which is what he did against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Trailing by one in the fifth inning, Martinez hit an opposite-field three-run bomb off starter Marco Estrada. He ended the game 2-for-4 with three RBI and […]

Ronald Acuna Hits First Homer In Win Over Reds

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna has wasted no time in announcing himself to the world. He went 3-for-4 on April 26, and hit his first Major League homer off the aptly-named Homer Bailey. Acuna drove in two runs and also scored two runs. While this may be a case of Major League pitchers needing time […]

Brock Holt Leaves Game With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox utility player Brock Holt (hamstring) exited in the third inning of Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. Holt has been playing at shortstop while Xander Bogaerts was on the disabled list. It is rather unfortunate but timely, as Bogaerts is expected to come off the DL on Friday. During the last nine […]

Mark Trumbo Could Be Activated on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) will play rehab games at Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and Saturday. Trumbo could be activated from the disabled list and be back with the Orioles as early as Tuesday if everything goes well. He missed most of spring training and has not played for the big league club this […]