George Springer Undergoes MRI Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quad) underwent an MRI on Wednesday for his right quad, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. McGrath adds that the team is concerned he hasn't been improving fast enough, and that depending on the results of the MRI, he could end up being held out of the lineup […]

Juan Soto Still Not In Lineup Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Soto was used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday night, striking out in his first at-bat since returning from the injured list. There's no word as to why Soto was held out Wednesday, although it could just be the team wanted to ease […]

Cody Bellinger Still Not Running At Full Speed

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) still has yet to run at full speed. Bellinger has been sidelined since April 6 with a hairline fracture in his left leg but has been doing work at the team's alternate training site, including taking batting practice and doing running drills, albeit in a limited fashion. […]

Alex Kirilloff To Get Second Opinion On Wrist Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will get a second opinion on his right wrist sprain. Kirilloff was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday but will travel with the team to Detroit before seeing Dr. Graham, another specialist, in Dayton, Ohio. There's no official timetable for his return from the injury, though […]

Manny Machado, Trent Grisham Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Trent Grisham are not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Manager Jayce Tingler had indicated that Machado would take a seat for a breather, though Grisham was expected to be in the lineup so that one bears watching. Tommy Pham will be in […]

Alex Verdugo Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a back issue. Verdugo was prepared to play, but the Red Sox are taking a cautious approach with their 24-year-old outfielder, who is experiencing lower-back tightness. Franchy Cordero will get the start in left and bat ninth.

Brett Gardner In The Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is getting the start in left field for Wednesday's contest against the Astros. Gardner got a breather on Tuesday but is back in left field with Clint Frazier heading to the bench. The veteran outfielder is hitless in his last three games but has a platoon advantage against Astros' […]

Ian Happ Remains Sidelined

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (ribs) will remain sidelined on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Happ suffered bruised ribs after a collision with infielder Nico Hoerner on Sunday and sat out Tuesday's doubleheader. The good news is that it doesn't appear that Happ will require a trip to the 10-day injured list. Happ remains […]

Alex Kirilloff Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist on Wednesday. Kirilloff was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to wrist soreness- and manager Rocco Baldelli said that the issue was a step up from a minor one, so it's not particularly surprising that he'll be […]

Matt Joyce Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed outfielder Matt Joyce (calf) on the 10-day injured list with a calf injury. The team also placed outfielder Roman Quinn (finger) on the injured list on Wednesday. Mickey Moniak and Scott Kingery were recalled to replace the injured outfielders and both should see a decent amount of playing time due […]

Akil Baddoo Sitting For Second Straight Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game as the team faces Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The team is going with Robbie Grossman, Victor Reyes and JaCoby Jones in the outfield. Baddoo has been ice-cold at the plate lately. He has gone […]

Mookie Betts Starting To Come Alive

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is beginning to get hot heading into the team's matchup with the Cubs on Wednesday. Betts is off to very quiet start for such an elite player but is 8-for-24 (.333) over his last six games with one home run, two doubles and three runs batted in. Betts is […]

Justin Upton Bringing The Power At Home

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is slashing only .167/.259/.293 over his last seven games heading into Wednesday night's matchup against the Rays. Upton flashed some early power in the first two weeks of the season but has struggled hitting the ball with authority recently. The veteran has been productive at home, however, posting a […]

Brandon Nimmo Remains Out For Game 1 Of Doubleheader

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) will miss his third straight game on Wednesday due to a left index finger contusion. He is sitting out for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals as Albert Almora Jr. is playing center field and batting eighth. Nimmo first suffered the injury in Saturday's […]

Drew Robinson Makes Giants Minor League Team

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson, who lost his right eye in a suicide attempt last year, made the Opening Day roster for the team's Triple-A affiliate and could play as early as Thursday when the Sacramento River Cats open their series in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old shot himself in the head and spent more […]

Nick Castellanos Dealing With Back Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (back) was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to back tightness. Tyler Naquin made the start in Castellanos' typical right field post and batted seventh in the game. Castellanos first aggravated the injury in Tuesday's game and had to leave the game early. […]

Michael Brantley Slugging .541 This Season

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 1-for-4, including his third home run of the season, Tuesday against the Yankees. Brantley has been really productive his last 15 games, slashing .350/.381/.500 with 12 runs scored. The veteran is hitting the ball sharply but one aspect of his game has room for improvement. Brantley, historically, has been […]

Tim Locastro Back In Leadoff Spot On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro is back in the starting lineup and hitting leadoff against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Locastro missed about two weeks with a finger injury. He entered Tuesday's game as a pinch-runner, but this is his first start since April 17. Meanwhile, Pavin Smith, who had been the […]

Lewis Brinson Hits A Home Run In Tuesday's Win

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson had a great game in Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run. He ended up with three RBI and a run scored. Brinson has been getting a chance to play with Starling Marte (rib) on the injured list. It's been mostly […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Hits His Third Home Run In Loss To Phillies

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Phillies. Bradley was back in the lineup due to Christian Yelich's (back) return to the injured list. He managed only one hit, but he made it count by hitting his third homer of the season in the seventh inning. […]

Kyle Lewis Hits Big Three-Run Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis came through in the clutch Tuesday, delivering a big three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to extend the Seattle lead to 5-1. It was Lewis's third home run of the year, and he has now collected exactly one hit in six straight games despite a disappointing […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 6

It's getting to be a bit tougher out there on the waiver wire as the season progresses now to Week 6. The early season breakouts are now rostered at a rate that is too high for deep league consideration, and the names that are available in deeper leagues likely aren't going to be league-winners at […]

Veteran Bounce Backs In Effect for Fantasy Baseball

The old, boring vets are often the most painful to draft. We've likely seen their ceiling or are so far past it that their current level of production is meager in comparison. This relative way of thinking typically leaves a poorly framed assessment on that subset of players, leaving value to be harvested among the […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 6

It's Opening Day 2.0! At 6 p.m. ET, the first pitches of the 2021 minor league season will be thrown in Portland, Maine and Altoona, Pennsylvania as MiLB will resume play after last year saw their season end before it even began. Since the last time we had minor league action there have been quite […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/5/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/5/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate, and it all starts with the aces up top. Shane Bieber and Yu Darvish will be popular targets, and […]

Harold Ramirez Has Solid Night

Cleveland Indians outfielder Harold Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday night's 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Ramirez was batting fifth in this one after initially hitting sixth on Monday after his call-up. In his first two games, he is 4-for-9 with two RBI and two runs scored. […]

Victor Reyes Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes had a strong game out of the No. 9 spot in the lineup in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Reyes went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs in the game. It was his first multi-hit game of the year. He is now slashing .164/.179/.273 […]

Robbie Grossman Reaches Base Five Times On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman had a strong game at the plate against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. He went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks, two stolen bases and three RBI. It was his best offensive game of the year and came at a good time as he's been in the midst of […]

Adolis Garcia Hits Game-Winning Homer In 10th Inning

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia continued his streaky ways on Tuesday with a 3-for-5 night during the club's 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The rookie outfielder had two singles and slugged his seventh home run of the year in the 10th inning of the game. He drove in three total runs. Garcia has shown […]

Alex Dickerson Dealing With Sore Shoulder

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (shoulder) was pulled from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies as he was dealing with a sore left shoulder. He then sat out the second game of the doubleheader as the team went with Mike Tauchman, Steven Duggar and Mauricio Dubon in the outfield. Dickerson should […]