Delino DeShields to Start in Center Field

As expected entering spring training, outfielder Delino DeShields has won the Texas Rangers starting center field role to start the 2018 season. What is a little more interesting is that the 25-year-old speedster has also been plugged in as the lineup's leadoff hitter. DeShields was previously identified as a solid sleeper option late in drafts, and […]

Justin Upton Off to a Hot Start

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton is looking to build off his strong 2017 season in his first full year with the Angels. The slugger posted career highs in home runs (35) and RBI (109) last year, split between the Tigers and the Angels. He is off to a hot start this spring, hitting […]

Rhys Hoskins’ Spot In Lineup Set

So far in 10 games this Spring Training, Phillies phenom Rhys Hoskins has hit .250 with two home runs and 14 RBI. He’s recorded six hits in total, with a pair of doubles and seven strikeouts as well. New Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has been experimenting with the club’s starting lineup, having the pitcher bat […]

Adam Eaton Seeing Game Action Versus Minor Leaguers

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) has been playing in minor league games in preparation for the 2018 season. He's been recovering from a knee injury since last April and looks likely to be ready for Opening Day. The Nationals acquired Eaton prior to the 2017 campaign, and it was easy to see why in […]

Matt Joyce To DH In Lieu Of Field Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter Sunday against the Cubs, according to Jon Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Joyce has been dealing with a sore right elbow, so he will need another week before he is able to play in the outfield. Additionally, he will start a throwing program Sunday to […]

Nelson Cruz Out Sick Again

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (flu) was scratched from the Cactus League lineup for the second straight day with the flu. The big bopper should be fine in the long run. He managed 39 home runs and 119 RBI in 2017 and should once again threaten the 30-homer mark and could once again put […]

Austin Hays Will Start Playing Field Again On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (lat) will be back on the field against the Twins on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Hays has been a designated hitter in the meantime, sometimes splitting with Pedro Alvarez. Surely, Baltimore would love to see all their players get healthy as Spring Training winds down so that definitive […]

Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will make his first start for the White Sox on Sunday. One of the game's best prospects, Jimenez had been dealing with inflammation in his left knee. It was never considered a serious injury, but the White Sox had every reason to be cautious. Jimenez pinch hit on […]

Lewis Brinson Continues To Impress In Spring Training

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson continues to tear the cover off the ball this Spring and is making a serious case to begin the season in the starting lineup. Brinson, who came over to the Marlins from Milwaukee in the Christian Yelich trade, is rated as Miami's top prospect, according to MLB.com. The young outfielder […]

Paulo Orlando Out 3-6 Days

Kansas City Royals outfielder Paulo Orlando (hamstring) will be out three to six days with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to manager Ned Yost. Injuries and poor play hurt Orlando in 2016, as he hit a putrid .197 with two homers, six RBI and one steal in only 39 games. Lorenzo Cain leaving in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Crushes First Home Run Of Spring

Taking on his former division rival in the New York Mets on Saturday, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton took a couple of healthy hacks. In the first inning, he smashed a foul ball that struck the window of a press box. Later, he connected on a two-run home run, his first in a New York Yankees uniform. […]

Raimel Tapia Faces Uphill Battle To Playing Time

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia already had a battle on his hands to get regular playing time, but the re-signing of Carlos Gonzalez has made it dramatically more difficult for the 24-year-old. Tapia has had a solid spring so far, triple slashing .265/.306/.412, but the likes of Charlie Blackmon, Gerardo Parra, Ian Desmond, and Gonzalez […]

Derek Dietrich To Play In The Outfield For Miami, Could Also Bat Leadoff

Derek Dietrich is ready to take on full-time outfield duties for the Miami Marlins as the team debuts a brand new outfield once the season begins. Primarily a versatile infielder, the departures of Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and Giancarlo Stanton have forced Miami to shift some of its most flexible players to different positions. Dietrich's offense […]

Mookie Betts Is Having A Spring To Forget

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is struggling to get into a rhythm this spring. Thus far, Betts has one hit in 19 at-bats, with his one hit coming on Thursday. While many disregard spring numbers as unimportant, Betts surely wants to make sure he improves upon his 2017 batting average (.264). Getting consistent quality results […]

Mike Trout Goes 3-for-3 with Home Run

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout broke out of his spring training slump on Saturday. After starting 1-for-14, Trout hit two line drive singles and a home run on Saturday. While there is obviously no doubt about taking Trout with the first or second pick in all fantasy formats, it is nice to see […]

Ryan Braun Not Comfortable At First Base

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who was playing left field in spring training Saturday, said he's "not remotely comfortable" playing at first base yet. Given Milwaukee's plethora of outfielders in 2018, the team would like Braun to move to first base and share time with Eric Thames. Injuries always remain a concern for Braun, too, […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from the spring lineup Saturday because he wasn't feeling well. Cruz will be fine. He managed to hit .288 with 39 home runs, 119 RBI and a .549 slugging percentage in 556 at-bats for Seattle last year and will once again be a strong fantasy consideration, even […]

Alex Dickerson Opts For Rehab Over Surgery

San Diego Padres outfielder Alex Dickerson (elbow) will attempt to rehab his sprained UCL instead of opting for Tommy John surgery. While the former will keep him out through at least April, the latter would've ended his season before it started. Surgery is still on the table if he doesn't show improvement. Steamrolled by injuries […]

Travis Jankowski Cranks Two Homers

San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski went yard twice on Saturday against the Indians. Prior to Saturday's eruption, Jankowski was hitting .182 and on the outside looking in at a competitive San Diego outfield. Jankowski, 26, has played sporadically in three seasons with the Padres but did steal 30 bases in 2016. While his speed […]

Jorge Bonifacio Suspended 80 Games

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio has been suspended for 80 games following a positive performance-enhancing drug test. Bonifacio was penciled in to be Kansas City's opening day right fielder after a surprisingly solid rookie season last year, and he had been a bit of a dark-horse fantasy asset. The re-signing of third baseman Mike Moustakas […]

Adam Jones Drives In Two Runs As Orioles Crush Bucs

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has had a quietly good Spring. It got even better on Saturday after he went 1-for-2 and drove in two runs as Baltimore romped over Pittsburgh, 13-5. Jones is now hitting .318 in his 2018 Grapefruit League season. He's always a solid pick for any owner who needs an outfielder.

Trey Mancini Drives In Two Runs In Laugher Over Pirates

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who was playing first in place of the injured Chris Davis, had an excellent day on Saturday. He went 1-for-2 while driving in two runs. He also hit a solo homer during an inning that saw three Orioles go deep. Mancini now has three homers and is hitting a respectable […]

Mitch Haniger Could Play In Games Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hand) faced live batting practice on Friday and could begin playing in games as early as Saturday. Haniger has been out since the start of camp with a sore right hand but said he's feeling great. Injuries have been the issue so far in his major league career, but he […]

Luis Robert Out Six Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) has been ruled out six weeks with a moderate thumb sprain. Robert was having a nice spring prior to suffering the injury and remains an exciting prospect. It will be a couple of more years before Robert is able to help fantasy teams.

Eloy Jimenez To Return Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) said that he is ready to play on Sunday. Jimenez has been dealing with tendinitis in his left knee since early in camp, but it was never considered a serious injury. Jimenez will start the season in Triple-A, but is likely to force his way onto the big […]

Best Ball Sleepers and Late Round Targets for Fantasy Baseball

Best ball leagues are one of the latest variations of fantasy baseball that are quickly growing in popularity. Draft day is the only day of the year where owners will have control over their roster. There is no waiver wire and there are no trades. Owners won't even set daily lineups, as they will instead […]

Austin Hays (OF, BAL) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~280 or the end of your draft CURRENT ADP:  366 ANALYSIS: Hays was unexpectedly the first 2016 draftee to make it to the major leagues. The third-round pick begun the 2017 season in high-A and finished the year as a leadoff hitter in the big leagues. Hays only played 166 games in the minors […]

Khris Davis' Power Still On Display

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit his third home run of the spring on Friday against the Brewers. He was 1-for-3 in the game with two RBI. Davis is an example of consistency with two straight seasons of 40 home runs and three consecutive seasons of a .247 average. Take it for what he is. […]

Tyler O'Neill Dealing With a Brand New Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was forced to leave Friday's Grapefruit League game due to a hamstring injury. O'Neill had just gotten back on the field after recovering from an injury to his oblique. The new hamstring injury is unrelated and is a brand new issue for the top outfield prospect in the Cardinals […]

Kole Calhoun to Benefit from Ballpark Change

The Los Angeles Angels are lowering the yellow home run line in right field from 18 feet to eight feet. That will benefit the left-handed swinging Kole Calhoun, while also changing how he plays the position considerably. StatCast estimates that this change would have added 17 more home runs last season, with 11 of them […]