Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 17

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

Yoenis Cespedes Headed To 10-Day DL

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hip flexor strain, retroactive to May 14. Cespedes has eight home runs, 28 RBI, 18 runs and a .790 OPS in 2018. He has also chipped in with three stolen bases. It is a tough break for both […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have somewhat of an odd Wednesday slate of games. There are two slates - early and late. The early slate has significantly more games, but the late slate, as always, is technically featured. I utilized players from both slates for this article to give you the optimal chance at cashing on both slates tonight. […]

JaCoby Jones Fills The Box Score Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is having himself a solid 2018 campaign and has worked himself all the way into the leadoff slot of the Tigers order now that Leonys Martin is on the disabled list. On Tuesday night, he did not disappoint in that role. Jones had two extra-base hits Tuesday, a double and […]

Kevin Pillar Looks To Be Cooling Off

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has gotten off to a blistering start that could see him set career highs across the board when the book is written on 2018, but he may be cooling off just a tad. In a 12-2 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday, Pillar finished 0-for-4 with a […]

Christin Stewart Continues To Mash Triple-A Pitching

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart is on an absolute tear to start the season at Triple-A Toledo. Through the first month of the season, he has 11 homers and a .304 average, not to mention an incredible 1.026 OPS. Despite his hot start, it's unlikely he'll be called up to Detroit any time soon. […]

AL-Only Waiver Team of the Week - MLB Week 7

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 […]

Low-Level Minor Leaguers Worth Monitoring in Dynasty - Week 7

For those who play in dynasty leagues, checking minor league box scores and league leaders can become a daily routine. But it's not just the guys knocking on the door who are worth a look. There are plenty of enticing players in the lower levels of the minor leagues who could hold value in many […]

Andrew Benintendi's Resurgence Continues

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit his third home of the year in a 5-3 loss to the Athletics. He hit a solo shot off Daniel Mengden in the fifth inning and finished the night 3-for-5. Benintendi continues his resurgence from his early-season stumbles. He is batting .355 with eight runs, two homers, five […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 7: 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 […]

Stephen Piscotty Homers In First At-Bat Back

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty homered in his first at-bat back from bereavement leave in a 5-3 win over the Red Sox, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. In the second inning of a rain-delayed game, Piscotty sent a solo shot, his only hit of the night, over the green monster off Eduardo Rodriguez. It […]

Jake Marisnick Demoted

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was demoted to Triple-A Fresno. In 34 games this season, Marisnick was batting .141 with a .282 OPS and a .184 wOBA. Marisnick seemed to find no rhythm this year, as he has put up a 47.1 percent strikeout rate and a 1.1 percent walk rate. Managers had hoped for […]

Carlos Gomez Leaves Game Tuesday With Groin Issue

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez left the game Tuesday versus the Royals with a groin issue. He had been 0-for-1 with a walk when he left the game with tightness in his groin. Gomez is uncertain how long he will miss, as this is the first time he has had an issue with his […]

Eric Thames Awaiting Doctor Confirmation To Resume Hitting

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) is awaiting doctor's confirmation to start hitting, however, he feels he is ready to start. Thames is roughly two and a half weeks into his six- to eight-week schedule, so he's still got a lot of time left to go before he could be back at the earliest. […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Fourth Home Run of Season in Loss to Cubs

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna launched his fourth home run of the year in the eighth inning to give the Braves a short-lived lead before their bullpen blew it in the ninth in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. In just 19 games so far this year, Acuna has amassed 10 extra-base hits. While his […]

Nicholas Castellanos Homers in Return

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (pinkie) hit a solo home run in his return to the Tigers lineup on Tuesday night. He had missed the last few games after being hit by a pitch on his left pinkie, but his pinkie seemed fine as he went 1-for-4 with his fourth HR of the year off […]

Ben Zobrist Plays Hero On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist drove in the winning run in Tuesday with a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. Zobrist finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk. A favorite of manager Joe Maddon, Zobrist continues to find his way in the lineup and is now hitting .290.

Michael Saunders Released by the Orioles

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Saunders has been granted his release by the Orioles after exercising the opt-out clause in his contract. An All-Star just two years ago, Saunders had been hitting .161 with one home run for Triple-A Norfolk. Saunders will look for a new team to take a chance on him and reach the […]

Mac Williamson Could Begin Rehab Soon

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) could begin his rehab assignment this upcoming weekend. Williamson has been sidelined since April 28, but it appears he is improving. Williamson was hitting .316 with three home runs and six RBI in his first five games this year.

Steve Pearce Not Ready For Baseball Activities Yet

The Toronto Blue Jays had good injury updates on a few players Tuesday, but the latest on outfielder Steve Pearce (oblique) was not quite as fortunate. As of Tuesday, Pearce had not been cleared for baseball activities yet. Pearce has been on the disabled list due to an oblique strain since early May. Without being […]

Stephen Piscotty Activated From Bereavement List Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty was activated from the bereavement list Tuesday. Piscotty went on the bereavement list Friday due to the passing of his mother. Kendall Graveman was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Piscotty. Piscotty has gotten off to a slow start this season, hitting just .248 with a .306 on-base percentage, […]

Randal Grichuk to be Evaluated Later This Week

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is set to be evaluated sometime this week as he recovers from a right knee sprain. Grichuk has been out since late April and could return within a week given that he has already started running and doing some outfield work. He'll try to rebound from a putrid start, […]

Starling Marte Leaves Tuesday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with "right side discomfort." He hit a double in the first inning and later came around to score, but he didn't come back out on the field on defense in the second. Sean Rodriguez replaced him in center field. There was no […]

A.J. Pollock Has Fractured Thumb

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock was diagnosed with a fractured left thumb following a visit to a hand specialist on Tuesday. Pollock suffered the injury making a diving play on a ball on Monday night. The injury bug catches Pollock again, as he will miss significant time for the third consecutive season. Pollock was well […]

Mike Trout to Bat Leadoff

Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout is batting leadoff for the Angels on Tuesday against Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros. With Ian Kinsler struggling and getting demoted to No. 7 and Zack Cozart getting the night off, Trout will hit leadoff with Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani batting second. It's unlikely that Trout will […]

Jarrod Dyson Scratched With Sore Back

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson has been dealing with back tightness and will be out of the lineup on Tuesday. The injury is the reason why Dyson did not enter Monday's game in place of A.J. Pollock. Arizona does not expect this to be a long-term issue, and Dyson should be available by the end […]

Clint Frazier Not in Yankees Lineup Tuesday

After being recalled to the Yankees on Tuesday, outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup against the Nationals and Gio Gonzalez. The Yankees will have Giancarlo Stanton starting in left field alongside Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge. Fantasy owners hoping that the call-up would mean getting a start for Frazier should make sure […]

Brett Gardner Out of Yankees Lineup Tuesday

With the Yankees playing at the Nationals, outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup on Tuesday. The Yankees will keep the bat of Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup against Gio Gonzalez by having him take over in left field for Gardner. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor lineups for the next few days while […]

Ryan Braun Out Of Lineup Tuesday Against Diamondbacks

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) will be absent from the lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Braun was a late scratch in Monday's game after being in the starting lineup with back tightness. Braun has a long history with small day-to-day injuries every so often, and this is likely nothing more than a […]

Brian Anderson, Miguel Rojas in Starting Lineup

After leaving Sunday's game against the Braves with injuries, Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson (finger) and shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) are both in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Dodgers. Anderson left after feeling discomfort in his middle finger on his right hand in his final at-bat, while Rojas was replaced on defense after being hit by […]