The Bigger Picture - Post-Trade Deadline Pickups Are Key

The MLB trade deadline is one week away as of this writing and the first big deal has already gone down. Baseball's version of the Highlander, Nelson Cruz, has moved to Tampa Bay. It comes as no shock that the Twins are sellers this year; they are currently 17.5 games behind first place in the […]

Robbie Grossman (OF, DET) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Grossman is one of those guys that's always an afterthought, even in the deepest of leagues, when it comes to fantasy baseball. He's a career .249 hitter and had only had double-digit homers once in eight major league seasons.......prior to this […]

Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF, CWS) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Like many young players, Vaughn had some trouble getting going when he broke camp with the White Sox. He was a hot commodity in leagues that drafted closer to the start of the season, but his .255 average with just one […]

Joc Pederson (1B/OF, ATL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pederson seems to like his new digs now that he's with the Braves. His numbers looked better before his disappointing 0-for-5 performance in Thursday's win over the Phillies so he's now slashing .227/.261/.364 with a double, a home run, and four […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of leagues ANALYSIS: Akil Baddoo just barely comes in under the 50% rostered cutoff as of this writing and as one of the most popular adds on the Yahoo platform in recent days, that's unlikely to be the case for much longer. If he's still available in […]

Kike Hernandez (2B/SS/OF, BOS) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: When we last saw Kike Hernandez (pronounced KEE-KAY), he was mashing lefties for the Dodgers for the last few years. That limited his chances. His career high in at-bats is 414, set in 2019 when the Dodgers had a lot of […]

Tim Locastro Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. No surprise here, primarily since the 29-year-old was already pegged to miss the remainder of the year because of a torn right ACL. Although he regressed this season from a statistical standpoint, he is worth holding on to in […]

Mariners Making A Push To Acquire Whit Merrifield

The Seattle Mariners are making a push to acquire Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Merrifield is currently signed through 2022, with the Royals holding a team option for 2023. He's been the premier base stealing option in fantasy for several years now, and he currently leads the […]

Adam Frazier Traded To San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier has been traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Pirates are sending Frazier and cash considerations to San Diego, and will receive infielder Tucupita Marcano, outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Michell Miliano. Marcano is the No. 5 overall prospect in the Padres […]

Brent Rooker Goes Yard Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker belted his second home run of the season in Sunday's loss to the Angels. Rooker followed up Max Kepler's first-inning homer with one of his own, a towering 436-foot homer that left his bat at 111.7 MPH. The 26-year-old doubled in Saturday's game and homered Sunday, rewarding manager Rocco Baldelli, […]

Max Kepler Belts 13th Homer In Losing Effort

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Angels. Kepler wasted no time in putting the Twins on the board, swatting a leadoff homer. The blast traveled 390 feet at 1-2.7 MPH. July continues to be Kepler's best month, as he has slugged seven homers while […]

Starling Marte Gets Three Hits On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had an excellent offensive game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with three singles, a walk, and an RBI. Marte went through a little bit of a slump earlier in the month, but he's heating back up just in time for the Marlins to get the best return for him at the […]

Victor Robles Remains Ice Cold At The Plate Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles continued to struggle at the plate on Sunday, as he finished 0-for-4 in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles. He is 1-for-14 with four strikeouts over his last seven games, and is now slashing .203/.320/.294 with one home run, eight steals, 12 RBI and 26 runs scored over 86 games […]

Phillies Expressing Interest In Byron Buxton

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is gaining interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, who may attempt to trade for him prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. It was reported earlier Sunday that Buxton had rejected a contract extension offer from the Twins, which has added fuel to speculation that he […]

Magneuris Sierra Gets His First RBI On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra drove in his first run of the season in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Sierra went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and an RBI. According to Baseball Reference data, Sierra is the first position player of all time to appear in 78 games and receive over […]

Mookie Betts Officially Placed On The Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) on the 10-day injured list with right hip inflammation. He's missed the last eight games and has been sidelined since July 19 due to his hip issue. The 28-year-old's hip wasn't progressing fast enough, and the Dodgers finally placed him on the IL Sunday. He […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Make Season Debut On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will make his season debut on Monday against the Royals, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Jimenez has been out since suffering a torn pectoral muscle during Spring Training, and it was originally feared that it could be a season-ending injury. When Jimenez takes the field on Monday […]

Kolten Wong Hits First Pitch Of Game For Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong went 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. Wong wasted no time in getting things started Saturday, taking Carlos Rodon's very first offering over the wall in right field. Since returning from his calf injury after the All-Star break, the second baseman […]

Tyrone Taylor Launches Home Run For Second Straight Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. After hitting his first career grand slam Friday, Taylor kept the good times going with another launch job Saturday. The 27-year-old has been red hot since the All-Star break, batting .389 with two home runs […]

Mike Yastrzemski Isn't Starting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski isn't starting on Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Yastrzemski is batting .229 this season with a .322 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 335 plate appearances. LaMonte Wade Jr. is starting in Yastrzemski's place in right field and […]

Byron Buxton Rejects Contract Extension

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has rejected a potential contract extension with the team, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The oft-injured outfielder is set to become a free agent after next year, and this rejection will add fuel to the speculation that Buxton could be dealt before the trade deadline on Friday. There's […]

Mookie Betts And Cody Bellinger Remain Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Mookie Betts (hip) and Cody Bellinger (hamstring) remain sidelined on Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Betts has been sidelined with a hip injury and will miss his sixth straight game. Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that the team will decide today if he will remain active or be sent to […]

Mike Trout To Undergo More Testing

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will undergo more testing when the team returns from its current road trip, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is still feeling something in his calf when running hard, and that the team expects to have a better idea of when he […]

Trevor Larnach Not In Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Angels. Larnach was hit on the hand by a pitch during Saturday's game and is getting a day to rest after experiencing some swelling. The recently called up Brent Rooker will be making his third straight start with Jake […]

Franmil Reyes Out On Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (back) won't play on Sunday during the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old is currently considered day-to-day because of back spasms, so there is a chance he could make it back on Tuesday against the Cardinals. Yu Chang will enter the starting lineup, batting seventh.

Mitch Haniger Homers Twice Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continued his torrid July Saturday night, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored to carry the team to a 4-3 win against the Oakland Athletics. He came close to a three-homer game, as his double hit off the top of the fence in […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/25/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Austin Riley Joins In On Home Run Parade Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley helped pile it on in the 15-3 blowout victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. He went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk in the win. His homer came in the eighth inning when the game was basically over anyway. Regardless, it was his 16th blast […]

Brett Phillips Crushes Fifth Homer On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-2 win over Cleveland. He took J.C. Mejia deep in the third inning for his fifth long ball of the season. The 27-year-old has provided solid fantasy value this season by slashing .205/.308/.357 […]

Joc Pederson Collects Four Hits In Victory

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson was on fire at the plate during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 4-for-6 at the plate with a home run, four RBI, and three runs scored. The 29-year-old is 9-for-33 with two home runs and eight RBI since being acquired by the Braves. He'll certainly get plenty […]