Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 19

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

Denard Span Continues Run Producing Wednesday Versus Texas

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span drove in a run versus Texas on Wednesday. Span went 1-for-4 to drop his on-base percentage to .352. The RBI brought his season total to 11. The total surprisingly leads the Rays after 18 games. He has the lead despite spending his time outside of the heart of the […]

Yoenis Cespedes Breaks Slump

It may have only been two games, but it certainly looks as if New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is breaking out of his horrific slump. Cespedes finished 2-for-5 with a grand slam, two runs scored, and four RBI in the Mets 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Cespedes seemed to be putting […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got four different slates on DraftKings today, which gives us tons of lineup combinations. Tonight's featured slate starts at 7pm eastern, and we've also got an early slate and two late slates. I'll be covering players throughout every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Stephen Piscotty Stays Hot on Wednesday Against White Sox

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty extended his hitting streak to eight games on Wednesday, going 2-for-6 with two runs scored. Piscotty has been on fire for the Athletics and is hitting .295 with one home run and 11 RBI. Piscotty hit eighth on Wednesday, but with his current hot streak, there is a chance he […]

Curtis Granderson Slugs Grand Slam

New Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Curtis Granderson hasn’t quite found his power stroke yet up north, but if Wednesday’s game is any indication, he may be well on his way to doing so. Granderson finished 2-for-4 with a grand slam, three runs scored and two walks in the 15-5 rout of the Kansas City […]

Max Kepler Leaves Wednesday With Knee Injury

The Minnesota Twins lost outfielder Max Kepler to a knee injury during their game against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. Kepler went 1-for-3 in the game before departing with Ryan LaMarre taking over for Kepler in center field in the top of the 10th inning. There is no word yet on how serious the […]

Manuel Margot Nearing a Return to Padres

San Diego Padres' outfielder Manuel Margot, who is currently on the disabled list with a rib injury, is reporting to extended spring training and could be activated by Sunday. Margot was placed on the disabled list just 11 games into the season. Prior to that, he hit .245 with one home run, three RBI and […]

Teoscar Hernandez has Massive Game for Blue Jays on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had his best game of 2018 on Wednesday, going 4-for-6 with a home run, triple and four RBI in a 15-5 Toronto win. Hernandez is now hitting .421 with a home run and six RBI in 2018. However, he has hasn't gotten many opportunities, appearing in just three games. […]

Yasiel Puig Sits Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will sit out the final game against the Padres on Wednesday. Matt Kemp, batting fifth, will take Puig's position in right field while Joc Pederson plays in left field and bats sixth. Puig, like most of the Dodgers, hasn't kicked it into gear yet. After trending upward last year, […]

Andrew Benintendi Getting the Night off Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Angels due to rest. J.D. Martinez is taking his place in left field while Hanley Ramirez will move to designated hitter. Benintendi has yet to hit a home run in 2018, but he is hitting .255 with 10 RBI […]

Ben Gamel Activated, Will Start Wednesday Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) has been activated from the disabled list and will start Wednesday night in left field, per MLB.com. Gamel went 1-for-4 for Triple-A Tacoma and appears ready to go after rehabbing an oblique injury suffered in spring training. The Mariners optioned Tuesday night's starter Ariel Miranda and Gamel will make his […]

Carlos Gonzalez Possibly Out On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was removed from Wednesday's game due to straining his hamstring. While the injury is not considered serious at this time, the team believes it's possible he could be out of commission for a couple of days. Mike Tauchman will likely receive the start in CarGo's absence.

Byron Buxton To DL With Migraines

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins have placed center fielder Byron Buxton (migraines) on the 10-day disabled list. Buxton developed migraine symptoms on Tuesday and has been held out of action for the Twins two-game series with the Cleveland Indians in Puerto Rico. Buxton will be replaced on the 25-man roster by outfielder Ryan […]

Christian Yelich Gets On Base Three Times In Return From Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 1-for-2 with two walks in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Yelich has recently been out since April 4 with an oblique strain and this was his first game back from injury. He looked great as he got on base three times in four plate appearances and upped […]

Eric Thames Drills Sixth Home Run In Eight Starts

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Just like Tuesday's game, the Brewers beat the Reds 2-0 and a Thames two-run home run was the only offense that the team could muster. Thames now has a .995 OPS […]

Eloy Jimenez To Report To Double-A Thursday

Chicago White Sox top prospect, outfielder Eloy Jimenez, will report to Double-A Birmingham on Thursday, the club has reported. Jimenez is one of the best offensive prospects in the game but is getting a late start to the season after a pectoral injury. Jimenez has a strong chance to force his way into the big […]

Ben Gamel Expected to Rejoin Mariners on Wednesday

After suffering a strained right oblique prior to the season, it appears as if Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel is finally ready to join the team. With Ichiro Suzuki currently playing right field in Seattle, a Gamel return would likely see him regain the starting role with Suzuki shifting to the bench. Last season, Gamel […]

Byron Buxton Out With Migraine Again On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (migraine) will miss a second consecutive game after developing a migraine on Tuesday. The Twins are in Puerto Rico taking on the Cleveland Indians in a two-game series but will have to do so without their Gold Glove center fielder. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that there are currently no […]

Delino DeShields to Begin Rehab Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields will head to Double-A Frisco to rehab on Thursday and Friday. He will be assessed further Saturday and could re-join the Rangers for the start of the following week. DeShields only managed eight at-bats before getting injured. Last season, he had his most successful year in the major leagues with […]

Michael Conforto Back In Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale with the Washington Nationals. Conforto sat on Tuesday, as he so often does, against left-handed starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez. In a limited sample size against Wednesday’s starting pitcher Tanner Roark, Conforto is hitting .333 with one home run. After a […]

David Dahl Returns to Triple-A Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (illness) returned to the lineup for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. He had been on the disabled list with an illness for the last week. Unfortunately, he went hitless in four at-bats with three strikeouts. Dahl is still expected to make some big league appearances this season, but it will likely take […]

Carlos Gonzalez Exits Game Early After Diving

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez exited Wednesday's ballgame against the Pirates early after diving. Outfielder Gerardo Parra took over for CarGo, but no news has been released on the seriousness of the injury at this time.

Avisail Garcia Sitting Wednesday Versus Athletics

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia will rest Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Garcia has struggled this year and is hitting .233 with just one home run and three RBI on the season. Garcia had the best year of his career in 2017, but has not had much success this year. Leury Garcia will play […]

Braves Sign Jose Bautista To One-Year Minors Deal

Free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista is not finished with baseball. The Atlanta Braves signed him to a one-year minor league contract and said that he would be playing his former position, third base. Whether we'll actually see Joey Bats in the big leagues is another question, since he's going to be playing extended spring training games […]

Jesse Winker Back In Leadoff Spot; Billy Hamilton Batting Ninth

The Cincinnati Reds went back to a familiar configuration for their lineup in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. A day after batting second, outfielder Jesse Winker is back in the leadoff spot, while yesterday's leadoff man, Billy Hamilton, is batting ninth. Hamilton mostly held down the leadoff spot while Winker was sidelined over the […]

Renato Nunez Plays Third Base

Texas Rangers outfielder Renato Nunez is in the Texas starting lineup for the second time in four days. He is playing third base Wednesday, allowing Adrian Beltre to have a game as the designated hitter. Nunez went 1-for-4 with one strikeout in his Rangers debut. If he can be competent at the plate, he could […]

Jurickson Profar Remains Out Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar remains out of the lineup Wednesday after suffering a concussion Monday. Profar has been placed in the concussion protocol but has not gone on the 7-day disabled list. The Rangers are continuing with Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop. Shortstop is one of the positions Kiner-Falefa has the least experience at, so […]

Tommy Pham Will Undergo Tests on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham will undergo tests on his injured right groin on Wednesday. Pham was hurt in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game, but with no bench players left, Pham was forced to finish out the game. Top outfield prospect Tyler O'Neill is being called up before Thursday's game, likely to serve […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Unexpectedly Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been forced out of the lineup Wednesday due to his calf injury flaring up. Indications are that Braun was due to be in the lineup for a second straight day had it not been for the injury. This will be the third day in four games that Braun has […]