Willy Adames Returns to the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (illness) returns to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Adames was forced to miss back-to-back games due to an illness. It appears he's healthy enough to give it a shot on Tuesday. He'll bat eighth and play shortstop versus righty Luis Severino. Adames can […]

Dansby Swanson is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Swanson was given an off day on Sunday and the Braves did not play on Monday. He'll bat eighth and play shortstop versus righty Noah Syndergaard. Swanson is hitting .500 off Syndergaard in his career, but […]

Gleyber Torres Taking The Day Off

New York Yankees rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres (foot) is taking the day off on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his right foot on Monday. Torres will not take batting practice but should be available off the bench. The exciting rookie should be able to return to the lineup on Wednesday. In his absence, […]

Didi Gregorius To Take Grounders Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (wrist) will take ground balls on the field on Tuesday, but he won't throw. He said his wrist feels "great." Gregorius damaged ligaments in his wrist while sliding over the weekend, but he says he'll be able to return before the end of the season. He's been one of […]

Carlos Correa Ready To Play Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) took 30 to 40 swings on Tuesday and said he feels ready to play on Wednesday. He could be the designated hitter in his first game in over a week. Correa has hit only .174/.257/.223 with a homer and 13 RBI in 34 games since returning from the disabled […]

Lourdes Gurriel Being Shut Down

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) is out for the remainder of the season after injuring his hamstring on Monday. With the regular season ending on Sunday, it didn't make any sense for the Blue Jays to take any chances with the rookie. He displayed flashes of his potential at times this year, but […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I can't believe our beloved regular season is coming to a close. Soon we'll be seeing ALCS and NLCS schedules with two-to-three games and we'll long for the double-digit game slates - so cherish them these last few days. We've got a healthy 12 game slate on deck for this evening, with a handful of […]

Xander Bogaerts Delivers 96th RBI Of The Season

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Monday's 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He was feeling no ill-effects after leaving Sunday's game with a sore shoulder. Bogaerts has enjoyed a fantastic season that has seen him set career-highs in several different categories. The 25-year-old is slashing .286/.357/.509 with […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 26

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 (9/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Tuesday slate as the MLB season comes to an end. There are 15 games tonight, but only 14 on the "main slate," starting at 7 PM EST. Those are the games we'll be choosing from, as that slate features significantly better contests on FanDuel. In this article, I will be providing […]

Andrelton Simmons Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee) had an MRI exam come back clean on his right knee, according to manager Mike Scioscia. There's a chance Simmons could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Simmons and his fantasy owners would like him to finish off a strong season on a good note. He's batting […]

Lourdes Gurriel Injured Monday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) left the game early with left hamstring tightness on Monday. Gurriel grounded into a double play in his only plate appearance before leaving the game. The younger brother of the Astros' Yuli Gurriel, Lourdes has flashed his potential this year with a .281/.309/.446 slash line and 11 homers […]

Adrian Beltre, Elvis Andrus Sitting on Monday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (rest) and shortstop Elvis Andrus (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Both veteran sluggers will get the night off against righty Felix Pena. Jurickson Profar will bat cleanup and play third base, while Hanser Alberto will play shortstop and bat […]

Carlos Correa Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is unlikely to play on Tuesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, there's a chance that the start shortstop could be back in there on Wednesday. Correa hasn't played since last Tuesday due to more soreness in his back. The Astros are trying to get him right for another […]

Francisco Lindor, Josh Donaldson Sitting on Monday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (rest) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Both players will receive rest days since the Indians don't have much incentive to win. Yandy Diaz will bat second and play third base, while Erik Gonzalez will bat […]

Andrelton Simmons Out on Monday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Andrelton Simmons (knee) is not in Monday's lineup. Simmons left the game on Sunday with a knee injury, although he had stated he expected to play today. The Angels are likely just being cautious with their star shortstop, who is hitting .296 with 11 home runs and nine steals. Kaleb Cowart […]

Willy Adames is Out on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. This will be his second straight game he's missed due to an illness. Adames will be available off the bench on Monday, and hopefully will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Joey Wendle […]

Jean Segura Hitting .190 In September

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura will look to finish up the season strong when the team opens a series with the A's. The Mariners have only a handful of games left this season and Segura has stumbled to the finish line with a .190 batting average in September. The All-Star has had a very positive […]

Trevor Story To Return To Lineup Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will be in the starting lineup against the Phillies on Monday after missing five games with right elbow soreness. Story might have some issues throwing in the field, but he should be fine to return to fantasy lineups for his bat. The MVP candidate returns with the Rockies pushing […]

Didi Gregorius Likely To Play Before Regular Season Ends

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (wrist) has made a big step in his recovery process and believes he will be ready to play before the regular season ends. This comes as a huge relief as his injury could've been as bad as missing the rest of the season with playoffs. With exactly a week […]

Alex Bregman Hitting .380 With RISP

Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman will try and shake off a 3-for-24 slump Monday night against the Blue Jays in Toronto. It has been an MVP-worthy season for the 24-year-old and has been a consistent force throughout the entire season. He especially has been deadly with runners in scoring position, slashing .380/.484/.705 with 70 runs […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Of Lineup Against Blue Jays

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) will miss Monday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. He's now missed five straight games with said back injury, and with the Astros clearly going to make the playoffs, they have no reason to rush him back. Alex Bregman will man shortstop abilities. Correa should be kept on the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Baseball season is winding down, but we're still here to help you churn out some cashing lineups. Though lineups and probable pitchers are a nightmare to follow at this stage, I will be targeting the Phillies-Rockies matchup at Coors Field tonight. While Coors isn't playing as the hitter's haven it has in the past, both […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 26

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 […]

Brandon Lowe Provides Insurance Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe provided more cushion for the team's bullpen Sunday versus Toronto. Up 3-0 in the eighth inning, Lowe would drive a ball 392 feet for a two-run homer. The insurance runs would be useful as the Blue Jays would score two runs in the bottom of the inning and would […]

Trea Turner Continues To Be Must-Start After Another Solid Game

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-2 with a run, an RBI, three walks, and a stolen base in the 8-6 loss to the New York Mets. Turner is really turning it up as of late for fantasy owners, as he is putting up a .385/ .515/ .615 stat line in his last seven games […]

Andrelton Simmons Hopes To Play Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee), who left the game early on Sunday, said his right knee is sore but doesn't think the injury is serious. He's hoping he can play on Monday. Simmons was hitless in three plate appearances on Sunday before leaving. He'll be day-to-day, but don't be surprised if the Angels […]

Xander Bogaerts Day-To-Day

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) is day-to-day after leaving the game Sunday night as a precaution after injuring his shoulder while swinging. The Red Sox are being careful with the top seed in the American League locked up and just a week left in the regular season. Bogaerts has […]

Xander Bogaerts Injured Sunday Night

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) left the game early on Sunday night after injuring his left shoulder on a swing. Bogaerts had a single and two walks in three plate appearances before departing the game. This could be concerning for a Boston team looking for another World Series ring this year. Expect Boston […]

Didi Gregorius' Season In Doubt

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (wrist) tore cartilage in his wrist while sliding into home plate on Saturday and might not be able to return the rest of the season, according to manager Aaron Boone. Gregorius sat out on Sunday, but it's unclear if he'll be able to return if the team advances past […]