Nick Ahmed is Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ahmed left Sunday's game early due to left foot discomfort. Ketel Marte will draw the start at shortstop and bat second versus righty Jerad Eickhoff. Marte has been surprisingly hitting for power this season, and is […]

Paul DeJong is Sitting on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (rest) is going to sit out of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. DeJong has struggled at the plate lately, so giving him a breather is not a bad idea. Yairo Munoz will play shortstop and bat sixth versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Munoz has been reliable off the bench, […]

Alex Bregman Off To Strong June Start

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will enjoy his day off on Monday but is slashing .314/.405/.457 in nine games played in the month of June. Bregman is having another fantastic season with 18 home runs while walking more times (44) than he has struck out (37) this season. The 25-year-old is an elite offensive force […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Shines In Return

After missing over a month with a hamstring injury, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. enjoyed a brilliant return to the lineup. Starting three of four games over the weekend against the Washington Nationals, Tatis finished 5-for-11 with a homer, steal and three runs scored. Supplying a noticeable spark to the scuffling Friars offense, […]

MLB Draft Prospect Stock Watch

The 2019 Amateur Draft has come and gone, with fantasy owners looking to the next wave of impact talent. Depending on league format, some of these names might be ready to contribute from the start, but others will be added in drafts this winter. For those readers who did not have the time to watch […]

Hit Distance Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 11)

We're taking another deep dive into the Statcast data this week to find hidden power and to determine whether certain power hitters are legit. In this edition of Statcast Hitter Analysis, we will examine the leaderboard for average hit distance. In this case, the data will interpret the distance of all batted ball events, not […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

While the last couple of weeks have been heavy on prospect call-ups with the arrival of such players as Brendan Rodgers, Nicky Lopez, Cavan Biggio, and Keston Hiura, this week seems to epitomize a league of changing landscapes. The Phillies acquired Jay Bruce (with immediate results), there are further trade talks already swirling around the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/10/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 10th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and includes all nine of Monday's games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/10/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 10th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 10th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

No X-Rays Expected For Nick Ahmed

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) will not have X-rays on his injured left foot. He was lifted from Sunday's game in Toronto, and it appears it was simply as a precaution. Manager Torey Lovullo removed Ahmed from the game, and whatever the issue was stems from a situation in the […]

Addison Russell Still Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (hand) is still out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Russell is day-to-day but could return to the lineup any day now. He should avoid a trip to the disabled list. David Bote is starting at second base and is hitting ninth on Sunday evening against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam […]

David Fletcher Out With Left Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup with a left shoulder issue on Sunday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. There isn't concern that Fletcher will land on the injured list just yet. Fletcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos as a super-utility player in 2019 that has […]

Nick Ahmed Departs With Left Foot Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed left Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays early with what the team is calling "left foot soreness." Ahmed was 1-for-1 in this contest before departing and should be considered day-to-day moving forward. The 29-year-old has provided some fantasy relevance this season with four homers, 31 runs, 25 RBI, four steals, […]

Manny Machado Resting On Sunday

San Diego Padres shortstop Manny Machado is getting a routine day off on Sunday versus Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. Greg Garcia is getting the start at third base, and batting leadoff in his absence. Machado hasn't quite lived up to contract expectations this season batting .242 with 10 homers and 33 RBI, although […]

Kolten Wong (2B, STL) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: After Kolten Wong's torrid start predictably subsided, fantasy owners largely hopped off the train as quickly as they'd hopped onto it. While he's hitting just .234/.323/.373 overall, he also has six home runs and is a perfect 1o-for-1o on stolen base attempts. He has […]

Aledmys Diaz Suffers Setback In Rehab

Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow told a radio show that infielder Aledmys Diaz suffered a setback in his rehab process. It's unknown how significant the setback is as he works himself back from a hamstring injury that has shelved him since May 27. It was thought that Diaz would return in mid-June as the Astros […]

Jung Ho Kang At Shortstop, Kevin Newman Out Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang will get the start at shortstop on Sunday with Kevin Newman taking the day off. Kang is hitting seventh in the lineup against Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson. Kang just returned from the injured list on Saturday and was hitting only .132/.202/.297 with four home runs and eight […]

Didi Gregorius Resting Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Gregorius made his season debut on Friday after having Tommy John surgery last October and has looked good so far, going 4-for-8 with a homer and two RBI in his first two games back. The Yankees plan to rest him one […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 11 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Orlando Arcia (SS, MIL) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Orlando Arcia entered the 2019 season in post-hype sleeper mode after putting an end to a miserable 2018 campaign. So far this season, he’s rebounded nicely with eight home runs, 28 runs, 27 RBI, and three steals while slashing a respectable .259/.326/.423. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/9/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Sunday of baseball on deck, with today's main slate starting at 1:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/9/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday June 9th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 9th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/9/19)

Welcome to the Sunday, June 9th 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. That rumbling in the distance is just the sound of Yordan Alvarez being called up to the majors. Don't worry, it'll pass. While that waiver-wire ship has almost surely sailed long ago for many of you in competitive leagues, we still have absurd amounts […]

The Cut List (Week 11) - Time to Let Go?

It's June 9, an exciting date to some, because it means another Cut List. (Were you thinking some other reason?) Last week's changeup, which involved cut suggestions in three different league sizes--10, 12, and 14/15 teams--continues. Stats are through Friday, June 7. New weekly reminders: Recommendations in one league size obviously apply to smaller leagues. […]

Francisco Lindor Keeps on Hitting on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor stayed hot on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. After a stint on the IL followed by a cold streak to start the season, Lindor has turned it on and is now slashing .307/.375/.551 on the season. He's a superstar and owners who were patient with […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Resting Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. He's just getting a breather after coming off the injured list earlier this week. Manny Machado is at shortstop and is hitting third, while Greg Garcia will get the start at the hot corner and bat leadoff against Nationals ace […]

Addison Russell Out With Bruised Hand

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that infielder Addison Russell (hand) is out of the lineup on Saturday with a bruised right hand. Russell hurt the thumb area of his hand on a slide in the last game he played, and he's being listed as day-to-day. He could return to the lineup on Sunday. Since […]

Jedd Gyorko Placed On Injured List, Tommy Edman Called Up

The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Jedd Gyorko (back) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a lower back strain and recalled infield prospect Tommy Edman from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Pitcher Merandy Gonzalez was also designated for assignment. Gyorko had been working as a utility infielder this year for the Red […]