Eddie Rosario Drives In One

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario had a good game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Rosario went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a losing effort. The double was Rosario's first of the season while the RBI gave him a grand total of two. The slugger is off to a slow start this […]

Scott Schebler Still Struggling With Elbow Issue

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is still having trouble with his right elbow and hand after getting hit by a pitch last Sunday. The outfielder was originally expected to return to the lineup on Friday but that didn't come to pass. Schebler was hit on the funny bone and is still experiencing numbness in his […]

Gregory Polanco Scratched From Saturday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to what the team is calling right foot discomfort. Polanco fouled a ball off his foot in Friday's 14-3 win but stayed in the game, so the injury doesn't seem like a serious one. The team is likely […]

Christian Yelich Out Again On Saturday With Oblique Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (oblique stiffness) will sit out Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Yelich was originally taken out of the game on Wednesday, and it looks the Brewers are going to take their time with this injury, especially due to the severity that oblique injuries can turn into. Yelich won't be out for […]

Michael Brantley (OF) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Brantley might never return to his 2014 near-American League MVP season, but Friday's Cleveland home opener shows just how valuable to the team he is. Slotting right into the five spot in the Cleveland order, Brantley swung at the first pitch he saw […]

Adam Eaton Available Off Bench Saturday, Will Play Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) isn't starting on Saturday, but is available off the bench. He's expected to play on Sunday. Eaton has been recovering from shifting scar tissue in his ankle, a condition that forced his early exit from the game on Thursday. It isn't serious, but any problems with his body must […]

Corey Dickerson Continues Hot Hitting on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 14-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Following a slow start to the season, Dickerson has caught fire over his past three games with seven hits in his last 13 at-bats. Four of those hits […]

Starling Marte Smacks Three-Run Triple in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte played a huge role in a 14-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, going 2-for-5 with a three-run triple, a steal, and a run scored. His three-bagger off of Yovani Gallardo in the six inning broke the game wide open, extending the Pittsburgh lead to 7-2. Marte is off […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire - H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Jesse Winker Notches Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-5 in a losing effort against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Winker, batting leadoff, also drove in a run, his first RBI of the season. The 24-year-old is off to a nice start this season, batting .313 with a .789 OPS and two runs scored in 21 plate […]

Buy or Sell - Underowned and Overowned Players for Week 2

The first week of the season is officially over, so it's time to start trading assets! That actually may not be the best idea since we've yet to get a firm grasp on trends or values, although the start of the season could be the best time to acquire assets cheaply in some cases. Cutting […]

Justin Upton Hits Go-Ahead Home Run in Angels Win

Angels outfielder Justin Upton had his third multi-hit game of 2018 Friday night, hitting a go-ahead three-run home run to propel the Angels over the Athletics. Upton finished 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. Upton saddled Athletics closer Blake Treinen with the loss after crushing a 3-2 pitch […]

Eric Thames Goes Deep In Win

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-4 with a run, two RBI's, and a home run in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. This was Thames' second home run of the season, with his first one coming just four days ago. Thames is now hitting .294 in the month of April and has […]

Jonathan Villar Can't Stop Hitting The Ball

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 2-for-3 in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Looks like the Brewers have finally found out how to use Villar, as he is now hitting .438 in April, but is also hitting .444 against right-handed pitchers this entire season. Despite being a switch hitter, it's pretty evident at […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 8

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. Even at this early juncture of the season, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily […]

Christian Yelich Out Friday With Oblique Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will sit Friday as the Brewers face the Chicago Cubs for the second time this series. Yelich exited Wednesday's game and so far, still isn't ready to entire the lineup. This will give Domingo Santana and Ryan Braun guaranteed time in the outfield until Yelich returns. He's still day-to-day, and […]

Franchy Cordero to Begin Rehab Assignment at Triple-A El Paso

After a groin injury kept him from making the Padres Opening Day roster, outfielder Franchy Cordero is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas Friday night. San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that Cordero will likely rejoin the Padres "before too long." Cordero offers double-digit home runs and steals […]

Ben Zobrist Leading Off Friday, Ian Happ To Bench

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist will hit first Friday night and play right field. Jason Heyward will shift to center field and Ian Happ will move to the bench. Zobrist has been off to a nice start, while Happ has struck out in 56 percent of his at-bats thus far after a monster spring. […]

Scott Schebler Expected To Return To Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) has been out of action since taking a pitch off his right elbow this past Sunday. According to reports, Schebler was hit on the funny bone and still is feeling tingling sensations in his fingertips. Schebler has appeared in three games this season, posting a .333 average, one homer, […]

Michael Brantley in Left Field and Batting Fifth on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is playing left field and batting fifth in Friday's game. Brantley just came off the disabled list after rehabbing from major ankle surgery. He'll likely get more days off than a regular outfielder for the next few weeks, but he's a solid fantasy outfielder in all formats and should be […]

Michael Brantley Activated from the Disabled List on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Brantley had major surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle, and while he did get some playing time in the Cactus League, the team determined he wasn't […]

Tyler Naquin Optioned to Triple-A on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. In a corresponding move, Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list. Naquin had two hits in 12 at-bats this season, including a home run. He'll get consistent playing time in Triple-A and will likely be the first player back up as soon as Cleveland […]

Adam Duvall Connects For Second Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall was one of the few bright spots for his team on Thursday night in their 5-2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his second round-tripper of the season. The veteran outfielder is now batting .176 with a .755 OPS, two homers and six […]

Clint Frazier Plays In Simulated Game

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) played in a simulated game on Thursday afternoon in Tampa, a massive step forward for the youngster. Frazier suffered a concussion early in spring training and has struggled with symptoms, delaying his return and subsequently landing him on the disabled list. Frazier’s injury, combined with multiple injuries to the […]

Corey Dickerson Mashes Two Extra-Base Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson had his second two-hit game in as many days on Thursday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds. He roped an RBI triple down the right field line in the fifth inning against Reds starter Homer Bailey and lined a double to right center field off of Amir Garrett in the […]

Lorenzo Cain Hitless In Three Straight

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. After starting out the season with a .500 batting average in his first four games of the year, Cain has now gone 0-for-11 in his last three games, dropping his batting average down to .310. Cain will […]

Gregory Polanco Goes Deep for Second Time in 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win against the Cincinnati Reds. The long ball was his second of the season, and he added a sacrifice fly to give him three RBI on the night. The 26-year-old is off to a nice start through six games, batting .286/.448/.714 […]

Jason Heyward Comes Up With Pinch-Hit Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward hit a pinch-hit two-run home run Thursday. Heyward has been a mega bust since signing an eight-year, $184 million deal with the Cubs prior to the 2016 season. Heyward remains best served for defensive purposes and should be avoided in most mixed leagues for now.

Avisail Garcia Continues To Hit The Ball Well

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia continues to hit in 2018. Garcia finished Thursday evening going 2-for-5 with two runs scored. He is now hitting .333. Garcia is trying to prove that 2017 was no fluke and should be owned in all leagues.

Adam Eaton Is Fine After Leaving Game Early

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) left Thursday's game in the sixth inning due to problems with his left ankle. X-rays came back negative, as it was simply a matter of scar tissue dislodging itself. It looks like a disabled list stint will be avoided and he should return in a day or two. Eaton […]