Denard Span With Rare Bout of Power Sunday Versus Philadelphia

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span showed off some power Sunday versus Philadelphia. He led off the bottom of the first inning by hitting a solo HR. It was his first homer of the season. He would end up going 2-for-4 with a walk. The walk came with the bases loaded to drive in his […]

Kevin Kiermaier Is Not Ok Yet Again

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left the game Sunday versus Philadelphia early after injuring his thumb. He tried to get into second base on a play and caught the thumb causing injury. He will have an MRI Monday but it sounds like some believe it will be a significant amount of time he will […]

Nomar Mazara Returns to Rangers Line-up

After a day off with neck stiffness, Nomar Mazara returned to the Texas Rangers line-up Sunday. Mazara hit third in the line-up and was the team’s designated hitter. The quick return to the line-up is certainly promising in suggesting the neck problem will not be a long-term issue. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts on […]

Starling Marte Goes 5-for-5, Homers on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte put forth a monstrous effort in Sunday's win over the Miami Marlins, going 5-for-5 with a solo home run and four runs scored. Marte singled in his first four at-bats before putting the icing on the cake with a ninth-inning blast to left field. The outburst raised his slash line […]

Yordano Alavarez Is Smashing In Double-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez has hit safely in eight of his first nine games for Double-A Corpus Christi. The 6’5 225 pound outfielder now has seven RBI and a home run to add to his .310 average. Still just 20-years-old, Alvarez is likely to spend the full season in Double-A, but given his […]

Monday Orioles/Red Sox Tilt Postponed

The Baltimore Orioles-Red Sox game has been postponed already due to a rainy forecast. Sit any Baltimore - or Boston players for that matter- that you may have in your daily lineup.

Aaron Altherr’s Home Run Seals Victory

With the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays close in the eighth inning this afternoon at Tropicana Field, outfielder Aaron Altherr’s big blow made the difference. The 27-year-old stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning after two earlier runs had given his club a more comfortable, four-run lead. Altherr wound up smashing a […]

Taylor Motter is Lone Bright Spot in M's Lineup Sunday

The Seattle Mariners' offense was struggling mightily on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, as they only came away with two hits all game. One of those hits went for a long ride off of the bat of first baseman Taylor Motter to deep left field over the bullpens. It was Motter's first home run of […]

Jackie Bradley (OF) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley is a defensive ace who occasionally has shown some success with the bat. In 2016, for example, he posted a line of .267/26/94/87/9. While that is likely the upper end of his ability, the 27 […]

Leonys Martin (OF) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin is known for his defense, but that will be of no use in fantasy leagues. While his defense will keep him in the lineup for the Tigers, Martin can provide you offensive value this week. Martin has […]

Kevin Pillar (OF) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has been fairly consistent over the last three seasons, averaging 12 homers and 18 steals. With stolen bases becoming increasingly sparse relative to homers, Pillar is an interesting pickup. This year, he is up to […]

Dee Gordon Has Hitting Streak Snapped

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon went 0-for-3 Sunday against the A's, snapping his 12-game hitting streak. It has been an excellent start for Gordon, who is hitting .327 with two extra-base hits, seven stolen bases, eight runs scored and 18 hits midway through the first month of the season. He has energized an offensive lineup […]

Cedric Mullins Showing Power Early This Season

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Cedric Mullins has been showing power early on in the season for Double-A Bowie. The outfielder has hit three home runs over his first nine games. Mullins is currently the number seven prospect in the Orioles system according to MLB.com and fits the profile as a future top-of-the-order bat. Mullins should […]

Kyle Tucker Performing Well To Start 2018

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker has hit a cool .300 to start his Triple-A season. The former fifth pick overall in the 2015 draft possesses good power and plate discipline. Tucker currently owns a .854 OPS and has driven eight runs to go along with one home run. Tucker figures to make an impact […]

Mac Williamson On Fire For Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants Triple-A outfielder Mac Williamson has been on an absolute tear to start the Triple-A season. The outfielder is hitting a ridiculous .500 in 28 at-bats with five home runs and 13 RBI. Williamson just missed the cut to break camp with the Giants and it seems like he is taking it personally. […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For April 16

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. It may only be April, but it's never too early to start streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis […]

Chris Shaw Has Hit Three Home Runs For Triple-A

Outfielder Chris Shaw who is the Giants number two prospect according to MLB.com has been off to a hot start in Triple-A Sacramento. Shaw made the switch from first base to the outfield this spring and no matter what position he is playing, he continues to hit. Over his first 42 at-bats, he has hit […]

Steven Duggar Starting To Heat Up

After a strong spring for the San Francisco Giants, outfield prospect Steven Duggar has come back to earth for Triple-A Sacramento. Over his first 31 at-bats, the outfielder is hitting .258 and has yet to take a ball deep. Duggar has a hit in four of his last five games including three two-hit games over […]

Raimel Tapia Hitting Well In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies Triple-A outfielder Raimel Tapia has been off to a nice start for Triple-A Albuquerque. The outfielder has four home runs so far to go along with 13 RBI and three stolen bases. Unfortunately for the Tapia, the Rockies outfield is stacked and there is no clear playing time for the youngster who hit […]

Brandon Nimmo Shines In Return To Major Leagues

After being called up earlier in the week by the New York Mets, outfielder Brandon Nimmo put on a field day Sunday against the Brewers. The young outfielder went 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple and two runs scored. The home run marked Nimmo's first of the season, while his big day brought his batting […]

Domingo Santana Extends Hitting Streak To Six

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana went 1-for-4 on Sunday in the 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. During his five-game hitting streak, Santana has gone 8-for-25 for a .320 batting average and has also walked three times in that span. Despite all these hits being singles, Santana is displaying his ability to get on […]

Alex Verdugo Hitting Everything In Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers top hitting prospect, Alex Verdugo has been on fire lately in Triple-A. The standout outfielder has hit safely in nine of his last ten games and is now hitting .306 on the season. Verdugo has long been a favorite in the Dodgers organization as they have refused to include him in any […]

Keon Broxton Off To A Hot Start In Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton was forced to the minor leagues due to depth issues in the outfield at the big league level but has been on a tear thus far for Triple-A Colorado Springs. On the young season, the outfielder has hit .393. Broxton’s best chance of playing time in the major leagues would […]

Tyler O'Neill Is On A Power Surge In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill has his in eight straight games entering Sunday. O’Neill was acquired from the Mariners last year in the Marco Gonzales deal and possesses plenty of power. He has four home runs on the young season and is hitting .395 in 38 at-bats for Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals currently […]

Tyler O'Neill Is On A Power Surge In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill has hit in eight straight games entering Sunday. O’Neill was acquired from the Mariners last year in the Marco Gonzales deal and possesses plenty of power. He has four home runs on the young season and is hitting .395 in 38 at-bats for Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals currently […]

Joey Gallo Knocks Homer, Strikes Out 3 Times Versus the Astros

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo drew the start in left and contributed three K's to Astros' starter Charlie Morton's 12 strikeout day before taking a Brad Peacock misfire deep. Gallo also nailed a deep double in the 10th, putting Jurickson Profar in position to score the winning run off a Ronald Guzman infield single. We […]

Both Yankees Games Postponed Today

After having the second game of their three-game set postponed due to inclement weather yesterday, the New York Yankees were scheduled to play two games against the Detroit Tigers today. The doubleheader, however, has been postponed as the inclement weather has persisted. The greater Detroit area is in the midst of an ugly set of […]

Scott Kingery Once Again Excels

Philadelphia Phillies utility man Scott Kingery has seen hia fantasy stock continue to rise by the game, as he consistently plays different positions around the field while producing results at the plate. Yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the rookie played right field and batted sixth, picking up two hits and driving in two runs. […]

Mookie Betts Out Of Lineup Resting Foot Contusion

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday and still dealing with a foot contusion following a collision at the plate in Saturday's game, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Manager Alex Cora felt Betts needed an extra day rest but will likely be good tomorrow or at the […]

Corey Dickerson Stretches Hit Streak to Nine Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson extended his hitting streak to nine games with a bunt single in the ninth inning in Saturday's win over the Miami Marlins. The Pirates had runners on the corners when Dickerson popped a safety squeeze bunt up in the air. It wasn't the best execution, but the ball landed safely […]