Cedric Mullins Hits 17th Homer Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued his stellar season in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. Mullins turned on a sixth-inning 99-MPH Sandy Alcantara fastball and put it just over the center-field wall for his 17th HR of the season. The All-Star is slashing .319/.380/.545 […]

Juan Soto Hits Three-Run Shot Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his post-break surge Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. The long ball, Soto's 18th of the season, came off of starting pitcher Matt Moore. Soto is slashing .358/.507/.792 with seven homers, 15 runs, and 16 RBI in his last […]

Giants Talking To Cubs About Kris Bryant, Joey Bart

The San Francisco Giants have talked with the Chicago Cubs about a potential trade for third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, sources told MLB.com's Jon Morosi on Tuesday. Per Morosi, the Cubs have expressed interest in the Giants' number 2 catching prospect Joey Bart. However, it sounds as though the Giants would want more than just Bryant […]

Kris Bryant Hits 18th Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Tuesday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Bryant's solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning would bring the Cubs within three runs at the time, but it wasn't enough for the Cubs to chalk up a win. Bryant […]

Patrick Wisdom Hits 15th Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit home run in Tuesday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Wisdom's home run came in the bottom of the ninth inning and would trim the Reds lead to 7-3 at the time. Wisdom has been an unsung hero for the Cubs this season and his playing […]

Eloy Jimenez Crushes Game Winning Home Run

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in his second game of the season versus the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Jimenez crushed what turned out to be the game winning hit against Kyle Zimmer in the top of the eighth inning. Jimenez should be a huge power asset […]

Josh Reddick Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Josh Reddick (illness) was taken out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers, Evan Grant from the Dallas Morning News reports. It is a non-COVID-19-related illness. Fantasy managers shouldn't pay much attention to the news, as Reddick provides almost no value. He's slashing .268/.295/.366 this season with one home run […]

Dodgers Hopeful Mookie Betts Will Return Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) had his "best day in a couple weeks" on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers are hopeful that Betts will return from the injured list when he's eligible on Sunday. Betts landed on the injured list with lingering right hip inflammation on July 25, but he's […]

Red Sox-Blue Jays Postponed Tuesday Due To Rain

Tuesday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. Robbie Ray is set to face Garrett Richards in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader starting at 2:10 p.m. EST. Fantasy managers should adjust their daily […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 41% 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 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% 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 year, that […]

Ketel Marte Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) will begin his minor league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. Marte has been limited to side work in the last four weeks as he tries to return from a left hamstring strain, so his fantasy managers should be pretty happy that he's made the next […]

Can Kyle Tucker Cure His Road Woes?

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start in right field and hit sixth Tuesday against the Mariners. The young slugger is on quite power binge right now, slugging .778 over his last 27 at-bats with four home runs and 11 runs batted in. Tucker is sporting a 1.000 OPS in the month of July but […]

Myles Straw's Offense Has Stalled

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw will start and hit eighth Tuesday against the Mariners. The 26-year-old is 4-for-24 (.166) over the last week and is slugging an anemic .189 over his last 15 games. Straw became a pleasant surprise in the month of June, hitting .330 with 11 runs batted in and 17 runs score […]

Cody Bellinger Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Bellinger has been dealing with hamstring tightness and sat out on Saturday, but pinch-hit on Sunday. Bellinger will be getting his first start of the season at first base on Tuesday and will bat fifth. Bellinger […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hopes To Return Next Week

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) is hoping to rejoin the team next week in Detroit after going on a short minor league rehab assignment this weekend. However, the Red Sox have yet to sign off on this plan. Gonzalez has been out since before the All-Star break with a right hamstring strain, and […]

Estevan Florial Sent Down To Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial was optioned down to the minors ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Rays. Florial went 4-for-14 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base in five games for New York, providing some much-needed depth for their depleted outfield. The 23-year-old is one to watch […]

Clint Frazier Undergoes More Neurological Tests

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (dizziness) went through a series of neurological tests and the team is expected to give an update on Wednesday, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported. There is still no timetable for Frazier's return after he was put on the injured list prior to the All-Star break due to dizziness. […]

Brian O'Grady Optioned Back To Triple-A

The San Diego Padres optioned outfielder Brian O'Grady to Triple-A Tuesday. The move makes way for incoming second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier, who was acquired via trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Shuttling between the minors and majors, O'Grady has managed just 54 plate appearances with the Padres, smacking two homers while slashing .182/.302/.386. He'll […]

Adam Frazier Leading Off Tuesday For Friars

New San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is leading off Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. Acquired for prospects on Sunday, the MLB hits leader will immediately slot in as the table-setter and play left field with his .324/.388/.448 slash over 428 plate appearances. Outfielder Wil Myers is taking a seat against A's right-hander James […]

Joc Pederson Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (stomach) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup due to an upset stomach, the team announced on Twitter. In his place, Ehire Adrianza is now getting the start in right field and will bat leadoff against the Mets. Managers should consider Pederson day-to-day for now, and expect […]

Michael Brantley White-Hot In Second Half

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is off to a fantastic start to the second half of the season heading into Tuesday's action against the Mariners. Since the All-Star break, the veteran is slashing .375/.487/.563 with four extra-base hits, four runs batted in and eight runs scored over his last 10 games. Brantley is an important […]

Royals Unlikely To Trade Away Key Players

The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade away any of their key players prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. General Manager Dayton Moore said that the team is building for 2022, and that he does not expect the Royals to trade away any of the key contributors for next […]

Franmil Reyes Returns To Indians Lineup Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (back) will return to the lineup Tuesday while playing designated hitter and batting fourth against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright. Reyes was scratched from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with back spasms, but apparently, he is now good to go. Fantasy managers should feel free to plug […]

Luis Robert Moving Rehab Assignment To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is moving his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte. Robert has gone 3-for-12 with a double and three RBI in four games with Double-A Winston-Salem as he tries to make his way back from a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain. With his rehab moving to Triple-A, […]

Three Teams Discussing Joey Gallo

The Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have had trade talks with the Texas Rangers regarding outfielder Joey Gallo, according to sources. Gallo's 24 home runs this year are more than all of New York's left-handed hitters combined (22). The Padres might be more of a long shot to land Gallo […]

Aaron Judge Back In Action Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is back in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Rays. The Yankees have yet to release an official lineup, but Yes Network's Meredith Marakovits reported that the slugger would be back in action for the series opener. Judge also told reporters he expected to be back after […]

Nico Hoerner Will Rest On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will rest on Tuesday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Hoerner has been in a bit of funk lately and is hitting .259 with five RBI over his last 54 at-bats. Hoerner got off to a hot start this year with the bat, but has struggled since returning from a hamstring […]

Cubs Acquire Greg Deichmann, Daniel Palencia

The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Greg Deichmann and right-hander Daniel Palencia on Monday night in exchange for left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin. Deichmann, 26, was a second-round pick in 2017 and was hitting .300 with a .432 on-base percentage and an .881 OPS with 20 extra-base hits in 59 games for Triple-A Las Vegas before the […]

Lorenzo Cain Returning From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is returning from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cain has been out for around two months with a hamstring strain, and he returns at a good time with Christian Yelich being placed on the COVID-19 list after a positive test. The 35-year-old had just three home runs, nine […]