Tim Anderson Sitting Out Game 2 on Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Anderson went 0-for-3 during the first game and has been slumping at the plate recently. Jose Rondon will play shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Chase De Jong. DFS players can avoid Rondon for this […]

Freddy Galvis Displaying Talent For Potential Suitors

San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis is finishing 2018 on a high note, currently riding a four-game hitting streak and collecting 20 knocks in his last 43 at-bats (.465 average). After a poor offensive showing early on, Galvis walloped six homers in August and is batting .298 with 10 extra-base hits in September. His .247/.300/.382 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The final Friday of the regular season - I can't believe we're really here. The seasons always seems to fly by, but this one in particular seemed lightning quick. Anywho, we have a lovely 13 game Main slate on deck for tonight with a handful of intriguing pitching options. In this article, I will be […]

Adrian Beltre, Elvis Andrus Out on Thursday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (rest) and shortstop Elvis Andrus (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. It appears both veteran sluggers will get the day off as the season slowly closes out. Jurickson Profar will play third base and bat cleanup, while Hanser Alberto will bat […]

Carlos Correa Slugging .234 Over Last 107 At-Bats

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will have a few more at-bats to find a rhythm at the plate before the playoffs begin. It has been a lost season for Correa due to injuries and prolonged slumps but will have the playoffs to wash it all away. The talented shortstop has been dealing with a back […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a small six-game slate tonight, where there is a clear top pitching option available. If you want to get up to his price you will need to find the value out there, which is limited by the lack of teams in action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

Addison Russell Receives Extended Administrative Leave

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has had his administrative leave extended through Sunday. Russell was placed on administrative leave after accusations of physical and mental abuse against his ex-wife emerged. It is unlikely that Russell will be on the Cubs playoff roster or ever suit up for the club again if the accusations are proven […]

Xander Bogaerts Reaches 100 RBI

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored in a 19-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The game put an exclamation point on to what has been a career season for the 25-year-old. Bogaerts has set career highs in a multitude of categories […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 26)

It's our final Rookie Report of the 2018 season, and in it we'll take a look at a former first round pick who finally made his major league debut. After being the 31st overall pick in the 2014 draft, Justus Sheffield made his debut with a shutout ninth inning in the Yankees' 10-1 win over […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 26: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 26 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. It has blown by insanely fast, but believe it or not, the final week of the 2018 MLB regular season has officially arrived. Most fantasy […]

Jose Peraza Hits 14th Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza hit his 14th home run in his team's 6-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Peraza blasted a first-inning offering from Royals starter Heath Fillmyer over the fence to account for his team's only run in the ballgame. Peraza has enjoyed a breakout season in 2018, hitting .292 […]

Jorge Polanco Drives In Three Runs

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco turned in a big game at the plate in his team's 11-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Polanco went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and three RBI to help lift his team to a win. The veteran shortstop also tacked on a walk and a stolen base […]

Willy Adames Drives In Two Wednesday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames was involved in the two big scoring innings for the team Wednesday versus New York. He would drive in the tying run that eliminated the last Yankees' lead of the game. He would later drive in a run and also scored himself during the four-run eighth-inning where the eventual […]

Erik Gonzalez Hit In Head By Pitch Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Erik Gonzalez (head) left the game early on Wednesday after being hit in the head by a pitch. He was hit in the left earflap by a 92.7 mph fastball from White Sox reliever Rob Scahill. Check back for more details on Gonzalez, but he'll surely be put in the concussion protocol […]

Matt Duffy Injured Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (quadriceps) left the game early on Wednesday with right quadriceps tightness. He is considered day-to-day. Duffy had a walk and a run scored in one plate appearance on Wednesday before leaving. He should be able to make a return for the final weekend of the season. Although he lacks […]

Dansby Swanson Has Partially Torn Ligament

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his left hand. He will undergo treatment in Atlanta for the rest of the week and then be re-evaluated next week before the start of the playoffs. Swanson injured himself on a swing in the game Tuesday. There's a chance […]

Jonathan Schoop is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Schoop (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Schoop has been awful with the bat since joining the Brewers, so he's seen his playing time decrease lately. Orlando Arcia will play shortstop and bat eighth versus righty John Gant. Arcia is heating up […]

Didi Gregorius Cleared For Baseball Activities

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. It's excellent news after Gregorius suffered ligament damage in his wrist during a slide at home plate last Saturday. A cortisone shot this week seems to have done the trick, and Gregorius could see some action to close out the regular […]

Dansby Swanson Returns To Atlanta

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand, wrist) returned to Atlanta on Wednesday to be examined by head team physician Dr. Gary Lourie. Swanson injured himself on a swing on Tuesday, and the Braves are concerned it could be a significant injury like a similar one that kept him out for around two weeks earlier this […]

Carlos Correa Back In Lineup Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is serving as the designated hitter and batting third on Wednesday against Blue Jays starter Sean Reid-Foley. Correa has been out for a week with lingering back issues. Since his return from the disabled list on Aug. 10, Correa has hit just .174 with a home run and 13 […]

Brandon Lowe Is Standout Ray On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe was the main star for the team in terms of production Tuesday versus the Yankees. He would double to drive in the only two runs the Rays would score. On the pitching side of things, only one pitcher for Tampa Bay was able to avoid being charged for a […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 26: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, 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 player's batting average […]

Dansby Swanson To Undergo MRI

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) will undergo an MRI exam on his left hand/wrist after he left the game early on Tuesday. This has the potential to be a serious injury for the shortstop, and it should be noted that he also missed around two weeks with a similar injury earlier this year. While […]

Addison Russell Appears Likely To Face Suspension

Major League Baseball has additional credible information about a domestic-violence case involving Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell and his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy, according to sources familiar with the investigation. As a result, Russell has been placed on administrative leave and appears likely to face a suspension from the league. Russell and his agent, Scott Boras, […]

Dansby Swanson Injured Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) left the game early on Tuesday with left hand soreness. Swanson was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving with his injury. It's likely to be a day-to-day situation, but the Braves could choose to be extra cautious in order to have Swanson fully healthy for the postseason. […]

Elvis Andrus, Adrian Beltre Return to the Lineup on Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus and third baseman Adrian Beltre return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Both players received a routine rest day on Monday, but are ready to on for this one. Andrus will play shortstop and bat second, while Beltre will bat cleanup and serve as […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Remains Absent from the Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This will be the fourth game in a row that Cabrera has not started. Scott Kingery will bat seventh and play shortstop versus righty Chad Bettis. DFS players can go ahead and avoid Kingery.

Travis Shaw is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Shaw will get a rest day against the left-handed starting pitcher. Jonathan Schoop will slide over to second base and bat seventh, while Hernan Perez will play shortstop and bat fifth versus lefty Austin […]

Francisco Lindor, Josh Donaldson Back on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and third baseman Josh Donaldson are back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Both players received off days on Monday, but are back and ready to go on Tuesday. Lindor will lead off and play shortstop, while Donaldson bats fifth and plays third base […]

Andrelton Simmons Returns on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee) is back on Tuesday, batting sixth and playing shortstop. Simmons left Sunday's game with a knee injury, and was held out of Monday's contest as a precaution. However, an MRI came back clean and Simmons is able to return after just one day away. The shortstop is hitting […]