Jake Fraley Homers After Replacing Mitch Haniger

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley was not in the starting lineup Sunday, but came on after Mitch Haniger left with a knee contusion. Fraley went 1-for-5 with his fourth home run of the year, a two-run shot off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber. This is his second straight day with a round-tripper, and Fraley has now […]

More Info On Mike Trout Coming Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) continues to make progress toward his full recovery. The former MVP has been out since May 17 because of a Grade 2 right calf strain but continues to work out, focusing on his upper body, core, and conditioning. Although the slugger doesn't currently have a firm return date, […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are now in the thick of June and the halfway point of the season is approaching on the horizon. I know the uphill battle against injuries has been a grind and you've likely aged a ton in these past 2.5 months, but we […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player, from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players […]

Ben Gamel Has Three Hits On Sunday Afternoon

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel went 3-for-4 with two doubles in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday afternoon. After a rough start to the year with Cleveland, Gamel has looked better at the plate in Pittsburgh, as he is slashing .243/.295/.414 with one home run, four RBI and seven runs scored over 27 […]

Randy Arozarena Hits Grand Slam In Win Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in a 7-1 win over the Orioles on Sunday. It was Arozarena's eighth homer of the season, as he is now slashing .261/.342/.412 with 10 steals, 34 RBI and 42 runs scored over 61 games. He's been heating up at the plate recently, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected To Return By Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (pectoral) is expected to be healthy enough to return to action by Tuesday after his early exit on Sunday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said after the game that the team doesn't believe the pectoral tightness that caused Acuna's early exit will become a […]

Mitch Haniger Diagnosed With Bone Bruise On Knee

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) was diagnosed with a bone bruise on his knee after exiting early on Sunday, and is being considered day-to-day, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Haniger left the game after fouling a pitch off his knee in the top of the first inning, and had to be helped off […]

Odubel Herrera Continues Hot Hitting Atop Philly Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in a win over the Yankees on Sunday. Herrera has been on fire since taking over the leadoff role on May 30. In that time, Herrera is batting .333 with a .373 on-base percentage. He's scored 12 runs in 11 games […]

Teoscar Hernandez Logs Six RBI In Rout

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez slugged a pair of long balls on Sunday as his club defeated the Red Sox 18-4. He got the scoring started early with a three-run shot in the first inning, and he followed that up with another homer of the three-run variety in the fourth to finish the game […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Has Three Hits Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3-for-5 in the team's 18-4 rout over the Red Sox on Sunday. He belted his sixth homer of the season off Martin Perez in the first inning and added a pair of singles to push his batting average up to .266 on the campaign. After hitting just […]

Cedric Mullins Doesn't Play Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (rest) was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This was a routine rest day for Mullins, so fantasy managers don't have to worry about any injuries. Mullins has been on fire with the bat and should be rostered in every fantasy format. Austin […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits Due To Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (pectoral) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. The team reportedly removed Acuna as a precaution because he was dealing with right pectoral muscle tightness. The team should be able to give more details after the game. Hopefully it's just the type of issue […]

Yonathan Daza Doubles And Scores On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza went 2-for-4 with a double a run scored in a lopsided 10-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Daza was the only batter for Colorado to record multiple hits as Wade Miley did an excellent job shutting them down. The 27-year-old singled in the second inning and scored a […]

Mitch Haniger Exits Early Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger was helped off the field in the top of the first inning after fouling a Shane Bieber pitch off his left knee. Haniger was in obvious pain and needed assistance getting off the field. More information will likely follow after the game.

Christian Yelich Not In Lineup For Sunday's Contest

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's matchup with the Pirates. This appears to just be a day off for Yelich, who has appeared in 12 straight games for the Brewers. Since returning from the injured list, Yelich is slashing .194/.379/.403 with three homers, two steals, 13 RBI […]

Rob Refsnyder Returns To Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Refsnyder hasn't played since June 8 due to a hamstring injury, though he'll relieve Alex Kirilloff (ankle) in right field on Sunday and bat cleanup. The 30-year-old has been excellent for the Twins, though his potential playing […]

Josh Rojas Homers Twice On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Josh Rojas went 2-for-5 with two home runs, two RBI and two runs scored in an 8-7 loss to the Angels on Saturday. While Rojas has struggled at the plate somewhat over his past 15 games, he now has two multi-homer performances just in his last seven games and he is […]

Alex Kirilloff Sitting Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (ankle) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Kirilloff appeared in each of the last two games for the Twins since injuring his ankle, going 1-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout. The 23-year-old will cede the right-field duties to Rob Refsnyder.

Austin Meadows Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Orioles. It appears to just be a day off for Meadows, who has played in 18 straight games for Tampa Bay. He's been solid at the plate this year, slashing .233/.336/.498 with 14 homers, two steals, 48 RBI and […]

Max Kepler To Start Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) will start his rehab assignment on Sunday. The 28-year-old has been out since May 29 because of a strained left hamstring, so it appears as if he is inching closer to making it back to the big club. Kepler is batting .212, with 28 hits, 22 RBI, 20 runs, […]

Trent Grisham Sitting Out Sunday's Contest With Mets

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Grisham had just made his return from the injured list on Saturday, where he went 0-for-3, and it appears the Padres want to ease him back into action after a three week absence. With Grisham out, Jorge […]

Aaron Judge Not In The Lineup On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (back) isn't in the lineup on Sunday against Philly. The slugger has been dealing with spasms since Saturday night, although it's unknown if the ailment will require a trip to the 10-day injured list. More on his status moving forward should be revealed ahead of the Bomber's upcoming series […]

Nick Senzel Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The 25-year-old had surgery on his left knee back in May to address inflammation and isn't expected to return until July anyway, so the move appears to be more of a formality. Senzel is batting .252, with 28 hits, 18 […]

Aristides Aquino Activated From 60-Day IL

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Aristides Aquino (hand) from the 60-day injured list ahead of their Sunday game against the Colorado Rockies. Aquino has appeared in just 10 games in 2021 before breaking the hamate bone in his hand and landing on the injured list. His role with the club is unclear but Aquino is […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers could consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]

Jake Fraley (OF, SEA) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe it's the playing time or the Seattle youth movement, but Jake Fraley finally looks like a complete major league product in 2021. He had struggled mightily in his previous 66 AB in 2019 and 2020 for the M's, but in 40 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the June 13th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hunter Renfroe is largely known as a power-only, defense-first outfielder.  That isn't terribly inaccurate, as Renfroe has a career .232/.291/.480 slash line with 104 home runs.  In his first year in Boston, Renfroe's slash line is largely in line with his career numbers […]

Jarren Duran (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Jarren Duran is widely regarded to be one of Boston's top prospects, a player who has significantly raised his profile among both fans and experts alike since the 2021 minor-league season began.  In 21 games and 85 at-bats at Triple-A Worcester this season, […]