Alex Verdugo Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo hit his first home run of the season on Sunday and reached base three times as part of the Red Sox's 14-run outburst against the Orioles. Verdugo got the Red Sox on the board with a three-run home run to left-center in the fourth, a great sign for a […]

Luis Arraez Reaches Base Safely Four Times Against Seattle

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez was a tough out for the Mariners on Sunday. Despite his team's loss, Arraez collected two hits and two walks while scoring a pair of runs- it's his third multi-hit game of the season. Interestingly enough, his increased discipline at the plate, career-high 13.3 percent walk rate, has come with […]

Byron Buxton Clubs Fifth Round-Tripper Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and four RBI in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Mariners. Buxton's home run was the farthest-hit ball in the game, as it traveled 428 feet at an exit velocity of 110.8 MPH. It wasn't the only damage he did in the game, […]

Sam Hilliard (OF, COL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Sam Hilliard has long been thought of as a threat to post big numbers in both the power and speed categories for Colorado.  It's simply been a question of when he would deliver on that potential.  The Rockies have been particularly maddening in […]

Leury Garcia Knocks In A Run In Return

Chicago White Sox utility man Leury Garcia returned from a two-game absence on Sunday after dealing with knee soreness and went 1-for-5 with a RBI. Garcia started in right field on Sunday with Adam Eaton not starting, but he can play all over the diamond and was filling in for Tim Anderson (hamstring) before his […]

Adam Eaton Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton came off the bench on Sunday to life the White Sox to a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning when he hit a two-run home run pinch hitting for first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn. Eaton played hero for a little while, but closer Liam Hendriks would blow […]

Randy Arozarena Hits Second Homer Of Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees. It was his second home run in as many games, as he is now slashing .314/.351/.514 through his first eight games of the year. The thing to keep an eye on with Arozarena is his […]

Austin Dean Drives In Two Runs On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean had a nice game on Sunday despite his team losing 9-3 to the Milwaukee Brewers. Dean went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Dean was starting in left field and should see more playing time with Tyler O'Neill (groin) on the injured list. In a small sample, Dean […]

Christian Yelich Day-To-Day With Back Soreness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was lifted in the second inning of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with back soreness. According to manager Craig Counsell, Yelich is day-to-day. Yelich had two at-bats in Sunday's game before he exited. He went 1-for-2 and scored a run. He was replaced in the game by […]

Taylor Trammell Goes Deep Again

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell smacked a key home run Sunday during an 8-6 comeback victory over the Minnesota Twins. The home run came off Twins starter Matt Shoemaker, and traveled 421 feet after leaving the bat at 109.1 MPH. All told, Trammell went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. Trammell has struck […]

Eddie Rosario Gets Into Groove Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Rosario has been rather quiet thus far, so Sunday's output was nice to see. He is now hitting .222 with one home run, one stolen base, and five RBI on the season. While […]

Franmil Reyes Continues To Rake

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, and an RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Reyes has been on fire this entire series vs. Detroit and is likely sad to see them leave town after he smacked three bombs in their […]

Kole Calhoun Heading To The Bench On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is not part of the starting lineup for the team's game on Sunday against Jose De Leon and the Cincinnati Reds. Calhoun was reinstated from the injured list on Friday and started back-to-back games, going 1-for-10 with a double and two RBI while hitting out of the two-spot in the […]

Sam Hilliard Starting In Center Field On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard is starting in center field and batting seventh on Sunday as the team faces Anthony DeSclafani and the San Francisco Giants. Hilliard came on as a pinch-hitter in each of the team's last two games, but this will be his first time in the starting lineup since Thursday. Hilliard only […]

Jesse Winker Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (calf) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is dealing with a calf injury that forced him to exit Friday's game. He sat out Saturday's game. According to Reds manager David Bell, Winker will be available off the bench on Sunday. Bell […]

Lewis Brinson Optioned To Alternate Site

Prior to Sunday's game, the Miami Marlins sent outfielder Lewis Brinson to the team's alternate site. Pitcher Daniel Castano was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. Brinson is off to an 0-for-8 start to the year with three strikeouts and no walks. He's yet to find any success in the Major League. […]

Clint Frazier Out Of Lineup Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is out of the team's lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday. Manager Aaron Boone said that the move was just to add balance to the lineup against the Rays, noting that Frazier is healthy and in no danger of losing everyday playing time this season. Fantasy managers […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List With Groin Strain

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. The team recalled outfielder Lane Thomas from the alternate site in a corresponding move. O'Neill left Saturday's game in the third inning and was initially being considered day-to-day with right groin tightness. He's been the […]

Tyler Naquin (OF, CIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Few players across the league are as hot right now as Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin. In his first eight games as a Red, Naquin has slashed .333/.438/.926. with five home runs, 14 RBI and seven runs. The 29-year-old Naquin spent the first […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Akil Baddoo has cooled off since his scorching, headline-dominating start to his career, but he appears to have earned himself the starting left field job for the team. He started each of the team's three games from Wednesday through […]

Austin Meadows Slugs Third Home Run Of Year Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows hit his third home run of the season on Saturday afternoon, as he finished 1-for-4 with a walk and one RBI. It was his first long ball since slamming two home runs in the first two games of the season, and he is now slashing .267/.371/.633 with two doubles, […]

Dexter Fowler Has A Torn ACL

The Los Angeles Angels have reported that outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) has a torn left ACL. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Fowler was carted off the field in the second inning of Friday's game and placed on the injured list the following day. His 2021 season comes to an end after just seven games. He […]

Randy Arozarena Homers In Three-Hit Performance

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season on Saturday and finished 3-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored in a 4-0 win over the Yankees. Arozarena now boasts a seven-game hitting streak to open the year, and is slashing .333/.375/.467 with a double, a home run, three […]

Hunter Dozier (1B/3B/OF, KC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals corner infielder/outfielder Hunter Dozier is hitless through 11 at-bats so far this year. On Opening Day, he drew a walk and also had an RBI and a run scored, but all in all, it's been a rough start to the […]

Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been an on-base machine through the first four games of the season. He now boasts a .429/.579/.571 slash line over 19 plate appearances, including five walks. After batting eighth in the season opener, Nimmo has been at […]

Adam Engel Could Return For Next Homestand

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said on Sunday that outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) is progressing and could return for the teams next homestand that would start on April 23. Engel got hurt late in camp with a right hamstring strain. Engel is known for his defense, but had a very nice spring with […]

Adam Eaton Resting On Sunday, Leury Garcia Returns To Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Sunday versus the Kansas City Royals. Eaton has been off to a solid start in his second go around with the Pale Hose and is hitting .241 with one home run, five RBI, one stolen base and eighth runs scored. Eaton has mainly hit out of […]

Why You Need to be More Aggressive with Prospects This Year

The 2020 season brought two major changes for baseball's minor leagues: the cancellation of the MiLB season and MLB’s decision to cut 40 teams from its MiLB affiliates. That combination has reduced the player pool, increased the MiLB talent levels, and left us with a vacuum of information about prospect development. That last item means that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The main slate on FanDuel for our Sunday features a strong ten-game slate. We are back around to slimmer pickings for pitchers. Fortunately on FanDuel we only have to use one. The downside of that is that we'd better not miss on the pitcher. Once again, this is a more balanced slate with no Coors. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 4/11/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 4/11/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Are you all geared up for a Sunday full of elite pitching? Too bad, Charlie. These are not the slates for you. Not unless […]