Bryan Reynolds Collects Six RBI On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a big game in Friday's 13-9 win over the White Sox. The 28-year-old went 3-for-5 with six RBI. He also hit a home run, crushing a 414-foot shot to center in the bottom of the 4th inning. Reynold has been on fire in 2023, totaling 13 RBI and five... Read More

Aaron Judge Goes Hitless Friday, Steals A Base

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's 7-6 loss to Baltimore. The reigning MVP also struck out twice. Fortunately, he stole a base, his second of the year, to give fantasy managers a little something. Judge has gotten off to a slower start than most had expected, currently sitting... Read More

Joey Gallo Exits Early With Side Soreness

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (side) was removed early from Friday's game against the Houston Astros with right side soreness in the sixth inning. We have no idea on what the extent of his injury is, so fantasy managers will have to check back later Friday night or Saturday morning. Before... Read More

Mitch Haniger Continues Making Progress

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger (hamstring) has been sidelined roughly a month due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He suffered a setback, which has pushed his timetable backwards. However, it appears the 32-year-old is finally getting back on track. On Friday, Haniger mentioned that he's getting ready to hit off a tee. It... Read More

Joey Gallo Pulled Early On Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (undisclosed) was removed early during Friday's game against the Houston Astros. The right-handed slugger was due to face a righty pitcher with two men on base in the sixth inning. However, Gallo was pulled out of the game in favor of Nick Gordon. It's worth noting that Gallo was seen... Read More

Tyler O'Neill Returning To The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest due to disciplinary reasons. Manager Oliver Marmol said that O'Neill wasn't hustling during Tuesday's contest. It appears the two of them were able to bury the hatchet, so... Read More

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: James Outman, Joey Wiemer, Francisco Alvarez, Grayson Rodriguez and more

In the blink of an eye, the first week of the MLB regular season has come and gone, along with Triple-A Opening Day last week and Double-A/Single-A Opening Day on Thursday. In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players,... Read More

Michael Harris II Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Michael Harris II (back) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a lower back strain and recalled outfielder Eli White from the minors in a corresponding move. Harris hurt his back on Thursday in the team's home opener when he crashed into the outfield wall, and the Braves were... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Resting On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The left-handed slugger will get a routine day off here. In his absence, Romy Gonzalez will cover left field and bat eighth versus left-hander Rich Hill. Gonzalez doesn't have great upside with the bat, so... Read More

Josh H. Smith Returns For Rangers

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh H. Smith (face) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Smith is starting in left field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old outfielder will return to action for the first time since getting hit in the face by a... Read More

Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Hughes Starting Rehab Assignments

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) will both begin their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Suzuki is getting a late start to the 2023 campaign due to an oblique injury that he suffered in spring training, but he's nearing a return and will be an everyday... Read More

Brandon Marsh Back In Lineup Against Reds

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds. Marsh is starting in center field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and didn't have to miss a game at all after Thursday's... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back In Lineup Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Tylor Megill, starting in center field and batting cleanup. Chisholm suffered a shoulder stinger in the game on Wednesday, but the injury wasn't serious and Thursday's off day after a postponement gave... Read More

Sal Frelick Continues To Get On Base

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick went 3-for-4 on Thursday for Triple-A Nashville. He is now hitting .304 with three stolen bases. The 22-year-old impressed this spring, but there weren't enough everyday at-bats for the Brewers to make it worth promoting the left-handed hitter. Frelick doesn't offer much power, but his speed is game changing... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/7/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/7/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have our second Friday of the season, and the games are smattered all over the clock today. Several teams have their home opener, so we have games at 1, 4, 7, and 10 -... Read More

Michael Harris II Day-to-Day With Back Ailment

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker has said that outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is day-to-day after he hurt his back during a play at the wall in Thursday's contest, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. It's positive news for the 22-year-old and fantasy managers, as he'll likely avoid an injured list stint, but there's... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/7/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to your five-game main MLB slate! It's early in the campaign, which means plenty of afternoon action as we'll focus on the main, later portion of tonight's slate. Remember, this five-game main slate at both DraftKings and Fanduel locks at 7:20 PM ET. The lineup picks will range from some elite, high-priced players to... Read More

Michael Harris II Leaves Thursday's Contest Prematurely

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II was removed from Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres after experiencing lower back tightness, according to Justin Toscano. It's reportedly just a precaution, but more news should come out after the game. Harris II is struggling thus far through seven games, batting .217 with no homers and two... Read More

Randal Grichuk Still Without Timetable

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (hernia) has had his recovery from bilateral sports hernia surgery delayed because of cold and wet weather in Arizona. He is running bases but not busting out of the batter's box full go, yet. While he has been hitting and fielding, he has yet to take live batting practice. There... Read More

Michael Conforto Homers, Drives In Three

San Francisco outfielder Michael Conforto had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run. Conforto also drove in three and scored three times with two walks. The lefty-swinging veteran was dropped from second in the lineup to fifth today against Lance Lynn but ended up having his best day of the... Read More

Marcell Ozuna Out Of Lineup Again

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna will sit against the San Diego Padres and Blake Snell on Thursday. Ozuna is sitting for the second time in three days. He is 1-for-17 to start the season, the one hit being a home run. He has also struck out six times. Ozuna has plenty of power but his... Read More

Colton Cowser Off To Cold Start

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser continued his cold start on Thursday with three strikeouts in four at-bats for Triple-A Norfolk. Cowser has just two hits and 10 strikeouts in 24 at-bats to start the season. The Orioles promoted their 2021 first-round pick late last season after he slashed .341/.469/568 in 49 games with Double-A... Read More

David Dahl Not Playing Against Braves

San Diego Padres outfielder David Dahl is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. Dahl and Jose Azocar are getting a breather after an off day for San Diego on Wednesday. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter hit well in spring training but is off to a rough start at the plate in... Read More

Corey Dickerson Taking Swings, Sean Doolittle Throwing

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) traveled with the team to Colorado and is taking light swings but not running yet. Relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) continues to throw off flat ground but hasn't gotten back on a mound yet. Dickerson was put on the 10-day injured list after straining his left calf last Saturday,... Read More

Leody Taveras Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday night. Taveras suffered a left oblique strain around a month ago in spring training, but he's nearing his 2023 debut for the Rangers, barring a setback in the minors. While it's a late start for the 24-year-old, he... Read More

Alex Call Hitting Second Thursday Versus Rockies

Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call is hitting second for his second straight start Thursday versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Nats are stacking up right-hander hitters in a matchup against left-hander Kyle Freeland as the first four hitters against him will be swinging from the right side of the plate. The 28-year-old Call... Read More

Lane Thomas Back In Leadoff Spot Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas is back hitting out of the leadoff spot as the Nationals take on the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland on Thursday at Coors Field. The righty-swinging Thomas is seeing leadoff duties against left-handed starters this season while sliding down the lineup against righties as he's also started out of... Read More

Jurickson Profar Hitting Leadoff Again Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder/second baseman Jurickson Profar is hitting leadoff again in Thursday's contest versus the Washington Nationals. Thursday marks the fourth game of the season for Profar and the fourth time he's hit out of the leadoff spot as the trend continues. Signed late in spring training, Profar has scuffled out of the gate in... Read More

Charlie Blackmon Returns To Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is set to return to the lineup after sitting out of Tuesday's contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blackmon made a pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday but also got Wednesday off as the Rockies were idle. It's been a hot start to the season for the veteran as Blackmon is 7-for-21 (.333)... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Says He's Ready To Go

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder), who suffered a stinger in his right shoulder on Wednesday, texted manager Skip Schumaker after the game that he was ready to go for Thursday's series opener against the New York Mets. Thursday's game against New York has been postponed, so Chisholm will get an extra day... Read More