Braves-Indians Postponed Friday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Touki Toussaint was scheduled to start for the Braves against Cleveland ace Corey Kluber. Make sure you get any players you may have from […]

Tim Anderson Suspended For Benches-Clearing Incident

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for one game because of the language he used during the benches-clearing affair against the Royals on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Expect Anderson to appeal the suspension. Wednesday aside, Anderson has been one of the best hitters in baseball to begin the […]

Eduardo Nunez To Injured List, Michael Chavis Coming Up

The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain on Friday and called up infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Boston also designated pitcher Erasmo Ramirez for assignment. Boston is in dire straights with all three of their second base […]

Shortstop - The Under-Appreciated Glamour Boys of '19

Shortstop has long been a position comprised of the nobles and the bastards. People would flock towards the highborn and turn a frigidly cold shoulder to anyone else. Fantasy managers were basically elitists in the purest definition of the word in regard to shortstops. It is time to start spreading the love and realize that […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts Week 4

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/22 - 4/28. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

Deeper NL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 3

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/19/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an early slate starting at 2:20pm eastern thanks to the early Wrigley Field game, as well as a main slate starting at 7:05pm eastern that covers 14 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/19/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Leading Off Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting leadoff Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Tatis has slotted mostly sixth this season but he’ll have a chance to play table-setter against Reds right-handed starter Tanner Roark. The 20-year-old star rookie is riding a six-game hitting streak and slashing a healthy .281/.347/.578 with five homers and […]

Didi Gregorius Hits In Batting Cage

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is making strides as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Gregorius was hitting in the batting cage and making infield throws of up to 120 feet. While it could be concluded that the 29-year-old is ahead of schedule, Boone described his process of […]

Jean Segura Out Again Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to be without their starting shortstop as Jean Segura (hamstring) will miss Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Scott Kingery will start his second consecutive game at short and bat second. Segura, 29, exited Tuesday's game early with the hamstring injury and has not played since. Prior to Thursday's game in Colorado, […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) ran, hit and took ground balls on Thursday. He is feeling good but still is without a timetable for his return. The oft-injured veteran made it just 11 at-bats in his first year with the Yankees before suffering another lower-body injury. While this one won't keep him out […]

Andrelton Simmons' Offense Beginning To Come Alive

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs batted in as the Angels lost to the Rangers on Wednesday 5-4. After an extremely slow start out of the gate, Simmons' bat is beginning to heat up. Since April 9, Simmons is 9-for-32 (.281), including five hits in his last […]

Ildemaro Vargas Leading Off Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff against Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka on Thursday. Eduardo Escobar is taking the day off in the matinee game as his struggles at the plate to start the year continue. Shortstop Nick Ahmed is also getting a breather Thursday. While the […]

Addison Russell To Start Playing In Minor League Games

Chicago Cubs suspended shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing in minor league games for a seven-day stint a week from now. "He has been compliant with everything we have asked him to do and then some," general manager Jed Hoyer said. Russell is serving a 40-game suspension for domestic abuse, but there's no guarantee he […]

Red Alert - Analyzing Cincinnati's Offensive Woes

Entering the 2019 season the Cincinnati Reds offense was shaping up to be a lineup that could regain the “Big Red Machine” moniker resemblant of the prolific teams from the 1970s. After acquiring corner outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp from the Dodgers, it brought depth to a batting order that already featured a pair […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 3 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 3! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Thursday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Deeper AL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 3

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 10 games on tap today, with the action starting at 12:10 PM. We will dive into games from both the Early and Main Slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/18/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Injures Finger Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera was removed from the game early on Wednesday after he appeared to jam his fingers on his right hand while diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt. Cabrera had a single, run scored and a walk in his three plate appearances before getting injured. He's off to a […]

Francisco Lindor To Be Re-Evaluated Friday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) was 0-for-4 as the designated hitter for Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and is scheduled to play shortstop again on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona said Lindor will rejoin the team on Friday and be reassessed. It's possible that Lindor could be activated from the injured list to make his season […]

Kevin Newman Begins Baseball Activities

A little under a week after suffering a lacerated right ring finger and subsequently landing on the injured list, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman is making strides towards a return. Newman, 25, has resumed hitting and throwing, though no timetable has been announced for his return. After a brief stint in the majors last season, […]

Trea Turner Still Without Timetable For Return

It's been 15 days since Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner broke his index finger when he got hit by a pitch. Club manager Dave Martinez told reporters Wednesday that the 25-year-old is performing all possible baseball activities that don't involve his index finger, but there is still no timetable for when he will return. Turner […]

Joey Wendle Plays Five Innings In Extended Spring Training

The Tampa Bay Rays are moving closer towards having one of their regulars back in the lineup. Joey Wendle, who started the club's first four games before suffering a left hamstring strain, successfully took part in an extended spring training game Wednesday. The 28-year-old played five innings, starting at second base and recording two hits […]

Paul DeJong Puts Up a Four-Hit Game on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had an excellent showing on Wednesday, smacking four singles to finish 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. DeJong has gotten off to a great start this year, slashing .342/.407/.630 in the early going. He's been a streaky hitter throughout his career, but he's definitely worth owning and […]

Jordy Mercer Expects To Be Ready Soon

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) ran on an elliptical machine on Wednesday and felt fine. He expects to be ready to come off the 10-day injured list around when he's eligible to return next Wednesday. Mercer is a glove-first shortstop that was hitting .233 (10-for-43) with no homers and two RBI at the time […]

Jose Peraza Sitting Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Derek Dietrich is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler. After a breakout year in 2018, Peraza has disappointed so far in 2019, hitting .154/.170/.231 with a homer, RBI and stolen base in 16 […]

Trevor Story Runs Wild Against Padres

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story really liked his matchup on the basepaths on Tuesday. Story singled twice early in the game, and the battery of Nick Margevicius and Francisco Mejia was apparently one the team had planned for. Story promptly stole second base the first time around, and he swiped second and third the next […]

Corey Seager Sitting Out Against Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. It's likely just a normal day of rest for the shortstop. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray. Taylor is off to a rough start this year and is batting .182 (8-for-44) with […]

Jean Segura Not Expected To Land On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies don't expect shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) to go on the injured list, but he will not play on Wednesday against the Mets. Segura suffered a mild hamstring strain running the bases Tuesday night. Scott Kingery is starting at short on Wednesday and is hitting second against Mets starter Zack Wheeler. Kingery has […]

Francisco Lindor Homers In First Rehab Game

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) homered in his first rehab game with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. He left the game in the sixth inning and finished the game 2-for-4 with a groundout, single and strikeout. The All-Star shortstop missed all of spring training while dealing with a calf strain and then sprained his ankle […]