Carlos Gomez Shows He Is Back By Homering Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez returned Saturday but reassured his owners on Sunday versus the Orioles. He would hit a solo HR. The HR is his sixth of the season. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In those two seasons, he combined for 47 home runs and 74 steals with a […]

Gorkys Hernandez Continues To Stay Hot

San Francisco outfielder Gorkys Hernandez continued his recent hot streak Sunday night with another two hits against the Cubs raising his average to .315 on the year. Hernandez has been on fire as of late batting .359 with four homers and an OPS of 1.161 over the last two weeks. His playing time might diminish […]

Franchy Cordero Lands On Disabled List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Franchy Cordero on the disabled list Sunday with right forearm soreness. Cordero had been playing through the injury but Padres brass saw enough in how it affected his swing to shut him down. The forearm issue doesn't sound overly serious and Cordero is expected to take five or six […]

Austin Meadows (OF, PIT) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

  BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows has had a tremendous start to his major league career.In just 33 at-bats, Meadows has a .443 AVG with three home runs and a slash line of .433/.867/1.300. Some expected him to go back to the […]

Byron Buxton Hitless Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's slump continued against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Buxton went 0-for-3 against Seattle, dropping his season-long batting average to .157 with a .391 OPS. The young outfielder has picked up just five hits over the past 15 days in what has been a forgettable run for him at the plate. […]

Ian Happ was Scratched From Lineup Due to Sore Shoulder

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was originally in Sunday's lineup, but was taken out this morning when he revealed his shoulder was still sore after a diving play from Saturday's game. This injury seems to be minor and sounds like it will not cause a trip to the disabled list. Happ has been heating up […]

Ben Zobrist Sitting Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist is getting a day off on Sunday against the Giants. Zobrist has played in the past two games and will most likely not draw three straight starts often, especially with everyone healthy. Albert Almora Jr. will be taking his place leading off and playing center field while Jason Heyward shifts […]

Mookie Betts Scratched on Sunday

Boston Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to left side tightness. Blake Swihart will take over for Betts in left field and bat seventh. Thankfully, this injury does not seem serious as Betts is being considered day-to-day. Betts has been one of the best players in baseball so […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 11-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Chad Pinder Smacks Solo Home Run Saturday

Oakland Athletics utility man Chad Pinder went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The HR was Pinder's fifth of the season. The 26-year-old is now hitting a serviceable .275 on the season with a .333 on-base percentage and a .505 slugging percentage. Pinder is worth […]

Matt Joyce Cracks Leadoff Solo Home Run Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce got the party started in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks, smacking a leadoff home run to right-center field off Clay Buckholz. Joyce finished the game going 1-for-4 with no walks or strikeouts. The 33-year-old veteran has not been fantasy relevant this season, hitting just .211 with a .331 on-base […]

Adam Jones Out Of Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays. Nothing has been mentioned regarding injuries, so this appears to be just a routine day off. Jones has hit a respectable .274 with nine home runs and 25 RBI on the season. He should be out of fantasy owners' […]

Justin Upton Out Of Lineup Sunday With Left Forearm Contusion

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (forearm) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees. Upton left Saturday's game after being hit in the left forearm by a pitch. He is listed as day-to-day, so Mike Scioscia is likely giving him a chance for his forearm to heal. The 30-year-old is hitting .251 with […]

J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Braves. The 30-year-old power hitter has been in a mini slump lately, notching just two hits in his last five games. Martinez has been a top fantasy asset this season, mashing .320 with 16 home runs and 42 […]

Nicholas Castellanos Snaps Multi-Hit Game Streak

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had a streak of five consecutive multi-hit games heading into Saturday's action, but couldn't keep the streak alive as he went hitless against the White Sox. Still, he's separating himself as an elite fantasy player, especially considering his dual position eligibility (3B/OF). He's now hitting .325 on the year […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a large slate today, like we do on every Sunday. The main slate has several ace options for starting pitcher including Chris Sale, Gerrit Cole, and Stephen Strasburg. There are plenty of value options in the middle tiers as well, which should give DFS players plenty of wiggle room to get creative with their […]

The Cut List (Week 9): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 9 of the Cut List. Last week’s cut suggestions were some of the best yet if you ask me. I suggested cutting Jay Bruce, Albert Pujols, Rougned Odor, and Rich Hill and they all continued their poor play. Bruce, Pujols, and Odor went a combined 13-for-64 (.203) and Hill was pulled from […]

Top Prospect Eloy Jimenez Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Saturday

Chicago White Sox top outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez hit a go-ahead grand slam home run in the 9th inning for the AA Birmingham Barons on Saturday. Jimenez, 21, has now hit nine home runs in 34 AA games this season. He's probably the best power-hitting bat in the minor leagues at this point. Look for […]

Dexter Fowler Leaves Game; X-Rays Negative

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was hit by a pitch on Saturday and forced to leave the game. X-rays after the game were negative, and Fowler is considered day-to-day. He needed to be helped off the field, so the day-to-day designation is excellent news. Tyler O'Neill has been taking some of Fowler's starts even […]

Brian Anderson has Fifth Multi-Hit Performance in Last 10 Games on Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson drove in the team's only run in a 4-1 loss to the Nationals on Saturday, finishing 2-for-4 at the plate. Saturday's game marked the fifth time in his last 10 games that Anderson has recorded two hits, as he is now hitting .333 with two doubles, three RBI and six […]

Kyle Schwarber Has Good Day From Second Spot In The Order

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber managed to get two hits in Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. He picked up his ninth home and sixth double of the year. His K% is a full seven percent lower than last season and his BB% is also up five percent. Those two combined have contributed to […]

Christian Yelich Misses Cycle By A Home Run In Offensive Showcase

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a walk in the 17-6 win over the New York Mets. Yelich hit a single, a double, and a triple and only missed the home run for the cycle. Yelich continues a solid May for him, hitting .315 with a .876 OPS, […]

Lorenzo Cain Swinging A Hot Bat Over Last Seven Days

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 3-for-4 with three runs, one RBI and two walks in the 17-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Over Cain's last seven days, he is batting at a .385 rate with a 1.022 OPS, seven runs, one home run, and two RBI and is swinging one hot bat. In terms […]

Nick Williams Comes Up Big Late

With the score tied at one run in the eighth inning of Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays, Nick Williams led off as a pinch-hitter for Seranthony Dominguez. Dominguez would eventually win the game, because Williams drilled a solo home run to center, putting the Phillies up for good. Through 43 […]

Nick Markakis Stays Hot, Doubles Twice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis doubled twice in the Braves' 8-6 loss on Saturday to the Boston Red Sox. Markakis was 2-for-4, scoring a run and driving one in. He is now on an eight game hitting streak. The 34-year old is having an amazing season to this point and his average has been brought […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Homer In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit his fifth home run of the season in the Braves' 8-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday. Acuna hit his solo homer off of Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. He added two singles and finished 3-for-5. The young phenom was slumping a bit coming into the game, […]

Jason Heyward In Starting Lineup For Second Time Since Injury

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is back in the starting lineup after starting one game then coming in as a defensive substitute. This is unwelcome news for owners of Albert Almora Jr. who were enjoying his production. Kyle Schwarber fans also don't like this, because Heyward will cut into his playing time due to his […]

Kyle Schwarber Hitting Second Against San Francisco

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will be hitting in the second spot of the order and playing in left field Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. He has moved around in the order a lot lately, as do most players under manager Joe Maddon, but it should help him get more chances to score. Over […]

Daniel Robertson (2B/3B/SS, TB) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay infielder Daniel Robertson has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners so far in 2018. The multi-position 24-year old is batting .262/.413/.443 to go with an impressive  .380 wOBA and 144 wRC+ this season. The most impressive stat may be […]

Charlie Blackmon Hits Rare Double

Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon has turned himself into a perennial MVP candidate, but one thing’s missing from his game so far this season: doubles. After back-to-back 35-double seasons, Blackmon seems to have lost his touch for the smallest of extra-base hits. His double Friday night was only his fifth one of the season, […]