LaMonte Wade Jr. Slashing .357/.524/.714 At Triple-A

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento. He has played in five games for the River Cats and he is slashing .357/.524/.714 with one home run, two doubles, five walks and no strikeouts. The 28-year-old has yet to make his 2022 debut […]

Kyle Lewis Homers In First Rehab Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday with a bang. He homered in his first at-bat of the game and went 3-for-5 overall with three RBI and two runs scored. The 26-year-old has been out since last spring after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/4/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Another split slate Wednesday, but a decent-sized seven-game night slate to play. Let's talk about some plays.   Top Hitters for 5/4/22 I'm going to give you my favorite hitters on the slate here with […]

Aaron Judge Homers, Plates Three Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his strong start to the season in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, three RBI, and three strikeouts. The 30-year-old has brought the power early in the season, slashing .303/.361/.674 with nine HR, 19 RBI, and two stolen […]

Nelson Cruz Injured Tuesday Night

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) left the game early on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies due to back stiffness. Manager Dave Martinez said the team will see how Cruz feels on Wednesday. The 41-year-old veteran slugger went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before he was removed from the game in the seventh inning. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Homers, Doubles In First Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a run scored in his first minor league rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday. Hernandez played eight innings in right field. The 29-year-old has been out of action since April 13 with a left oblique strain, but […]

Max Kepler Leaves With Illness Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) left the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles because he was under the weather. Kepler tested negative for COVID-19, so fantasy managers can rest assured that he won't have to miss extended time while on the league's COVID injured list. The 29-year-old left-handed […]

Max Kepler Removed From Tuesday's Game Against Baltimore

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He went 0-for-2 before leaving. Trevor Larnach replaced Kepler in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old has been locked in at the plate recently, slashing .317/.429/.659 with four home runs, nine RBI, eight walks, and a 1.087 OPS over his last 13 […]

Mike Yastrzemski Could Return Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 list ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has been sidelined since then. The 31-year-old is slashing .267/.340/.356 with a home run, three RBI, and six runs scored in […]

Early-Season Minor League Hitter Breakouts - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers

With almost one month of minor league games complete, many prospects have taken steps forward. This article highlights a small group of prospects likely to be big risers on midseason top 100 lists. The following group shares important traits making their breakouts likely to stick and rocket them up midseason top 100 lists throughout the […]

Tony Kemp Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays. Chad Pinder will be leading off for the game with Sheldon Neuse covering the keystone. Kemp has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year. Over 22 games, he's slashing .234/.318/.260 […]

Luis Robert Being Held Out On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces the Chicago Cubs. Adam Engel will be patrolling center field for the game and batting sixth. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, Robert's day off is a result of two things. First, La Russa wanted to […]

Odubel Herrera A Late Scratch On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers about 30 minutes before the first pitch. He was the second Philly to be scratched from the team's original starting lineup. Nick Castellanos was an earlier scratch to tend to the birth of his child. As for […]

Andrew Vaughn Sidelined Again On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not in the starting lineup once again for Tuesday's game against Scott Effross and the Chicago Cubs. This will be the fourth consecutive missed game for Vaughn, who was hit by a pitch in his right hand on Friday. AJ Pollock will get his fourth consecutive start […]

Nick Castellanos Out For Birth Of Child On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. An initial reason for the scratch wasn't given, but we now know that it's due to a family matter. He is headed to the hospital to be with his wife, who went into labor on Tuesday. It's likely that we won't see Castellanos […]

Joey Gallo To Miss His Third Straight Game

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) will miss his third straight game on Tuesday due to groin tightness. Marwin Gonzalez will be entering the starting lineup for the game, covering left field and batting seventh. Gallo is off to a rough start to the year as he has just three extra-base hits (one home […]

David Peralta Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is heading to the bench for Tuesday's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. Cooper Hummel will be covering Peralta's usual left field post in the game. Hummel will also serve as the team's leadoff hitter. Peralta had his best offensive game of the year so far on […]

Amed Rosario Set To Return In Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Guardians shortstop/outfielder Amed Rosario (wrist) is set to make his return to the field in Tuesday's game against Mike Clevinger and the San Diego Padres. He will be playing shortstop and batting sixth in the game. Rosario missed each of the last three games due to left wrist tightness, an injury that has plagued […]

Nick Castellanos Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Roman Quinn will be replacing him in right field for the game. No reason has been given yet for why Castellanos was scratched. The 30-year-old slugger is slashing .286/.358/.452 with three home runs, 12 RBI and […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Mancini missed three straight games due to soreness in his ribs that was caused when he crashed into the outfield wall, but the injury wasn't serious […]

Dexter Fowler Becomes Free Agent

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dexter Fowler requested his release and is now a free agent, according to a source. Fowler signed a minor league deal with Toronto in late March after recovering from a torn ACL in his knee. The 36-year-old veteran did have five hits in 12 at-bats over three games for Triple-A Buffalo, […]

Angels Option Jo Adell To The Minors

The Los Angeles Angels optioned outfielder Jo Adell to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday and recalled infielder Jose Rojas in a corresponding move. Adell wasn't off to a terrible start for the Angels this year -- he was hitting .231 (15-for-65) with three home runs, nine RBI, four runs scored and one stolen base in […]

Whit Merrifield Dropped To Fifth Tuesday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has been dropped to fifth in the batting order for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Dakota Hudson. Merrifield has been hitting either leadoff or in the two-hole so far this year for the Royals, but he'll drop in the lineup Edward Olivares in the […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was scheduled to throw for the Pirates, while right-hander Michael Pineda was the Tigers scheduled starter on the mound. Before the game was postponed, Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (hand) was back in the starting […]

Kyle Lewis Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. Lewis is recovering from a torn meniscus in his right knee and hasn't played in a game since May of last year. The 26-year-old took part in some extended spring training action, but he's expected to spend […]

Brandon Nimmo On The Bench Tuesday For Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo isn't starting the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Charlie Morton is on the mound for Atlanta. The 29-year-old will head to the bench with Travis Jankowski starting in center field and batting leadoff instead. Nimmo is batting .254 with a .369 on-base percentage and […]

Starling Marte Hitting Seventh Again In Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is hitting seventh in the batting order for the third straight contest for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. Marte was previously hitting second behind Brandon Nimmo. The 33-year-old veteran has a .237 average (22-for-93) with two home runs, 18 […]

Jarred Kelenic Still Isn't Ready for Prime Time

Jarred Kelenic was one of the most exciting prospects we had seen in a long time. The hype was right up there with the likes of anybody over the last decade and fantasy managers couldn't wait to jump on him when he was called up toward the end of 2021.  But that excitement has not […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Sitting Versus Mets In Game 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Acuna came off the injured list to make his season debut last Thursday, and the Braves aren't going to overwork him after he tore his ACL last July. The 24-year-old […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 4

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]