Didi Gregorius Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) hit in the cages on Tuesday and took ground balls as well. He is set to do work in the weight room and could run on the field on Wednesday. Gregorius could return as soon as Sept. 3. He's been great for his fantasy owners this year with […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 22

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 […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 22: Franco, Ashby, Duran

Can you believe that the minor league season is almost over? Just one more week left before playoffs begin. We've taken a look at a lot of prospects this year — some who are nearly household names by now and others who are flying under the radar. This week's list doesn't feature a "big-name" prospect […]

Jonathan Villar Reaches Base Four Times Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 2-for-2 with two singles and two walks in Monday's 7-0 win over the Blue Jays. Despite the solid game, he is hitting just .233 with four walks in his last seven games. At this point in the season, Villar does not need to be owned except perhaps in […]

Gleyber Torres Smacks 20th Home Run In Loss

New York Yankees rookie infielder Gleyber Torres is finally escaping the depths of the terrible slump that struck him when he returned from the disabled list a month ago. After drilling his 20th home run of the season in Monday night's defeat to the Chicago White Sox, the 21-year-old is hitting .320 across his last […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We had a small Monday slate last night, but we're back with a massive Tuesday slate tonight. There are plenty of options across all levels of the pricing ranges. It gives us a lot of freedom as players in terms of lineup construction. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Didi Gregorius Could Return Soon

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) saw a team doctor on Monday, and the doctor said everything is progressing normally. Gregorius said he could return "sooner rather than later." The Yankees expect Gregorius to come off the disabled list for the start of their next road trip on Sept. 3. Fantasy owners can't wait […]

Padres To Call Up Luis Urias Tuesday

The San Diego Padres will recall second base prospect Luis Urias from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. The team's No. 4 prospect hit .429/.490/.670 over his final 23 games in the minors and will make his big league debut on Tuesday. He's expected to play every day to close out the year and is also […]

Yankees Optimistic Didi Gregorius, Gary Sanchez Will Return Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is optimistic that shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) and catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) will return in time for the team's West Coast road trip that starts on Sept. 3 in Oakland. Sanchez was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored on Sunday for the Gulf Coast Yankees in his […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a pitching friendly slate, with the bad pitchers facing equally bad lineups in most cases. There are a number of viable pitchers on the slate, including Masahiro Tanaka and Gerrit Cole as well as the two highlighted in this article. However, there aren't a lot of obvious choices among bats to fill in […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 22

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 […]

Jorge Polanco Leaves With Leg Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-3 before leaving with leg tightness in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Oakland A's. Ehire Adrianza pinch-ran for Polanco and took over for him at shortstop in the game. This does not appear to be a serious concern for Polanco, but his fantasy owners will want […]

Carlos Correa Drives Home Two In Win

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit a two-run single that was all the Astros needed for a 3-1 win over the Angels on Sunday. Correa has been scuffling at the plate since returning to the lineup from a back injury. Correa came into the game with a .236 slugging percentage over his last 55 at-bats […]

Dansby Swanson (SS, ATL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson does not offer eligibility at multiple positions, but he has also been one of the hottest hitters in the game recently. In the last two weeks of action alone, the Braves’ shortstop has nearly doubled his home […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 15 games on the "All Day" slate today, but I'm focusing on the "Main" slate. The latter features nine games, but there are still plenty of options to be considered. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/26/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Aledmys Diaz (SS/3B, TOR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays infielder Aledmys Diaz busted on the scene in 2016 with 17 homers, 71 runs, and a .300 batting average in 404 at-bats. We have not seen that type of player since, but at times we can see small moments […]

The Cut List (Week 22): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 22 of the Cut List. This week I took a look at Marco Gonzales, Wil Myers, Brandon Belt, and Kyle Seager. As always, these suggestions apply to standard shallow league formats. You wouldn’t want to cut Wil Myers and Marco Gonzales in a deep league, would you? Want some waiver wire advice […]

Jorge Polanco (SS, MIN) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has a hit in four of the last five games, keeping his fantasy stock at its seasonal highest. While his lack of power was a downside over the last few weeks, Polanco did hit a homer this week, adding to […]

Nick Ahmed (SS, ARI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Nick Ahmed has a hit in each of the last three games, seeing his fantasy stock rise once again. Ahmed has a multi-hit game in each of the last two games, scoring a run in each of the last […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

With just over a month remaining in the 2018 season, the patient approach goes out the window to a certain extent. The shorter the remaining runway, the greater latitude you should allow yourself in making roster decisions – and the more context-dependent these decisions become. Tailor your transactions to the situation at hand; if it […]

Jose Rondon is Starting on Saturday

Chicago White Sox infielder Jose Rondon will get the start at third base and bat second versus lefty Ryan Carpenter on Saturday. Yolmer Sanchez will get the day off against a left-handed pitcher. Rondon is at the top of the batting order, but does not have much upside in terms of fantasy value. He's not […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game main slate to go over today, with plenty of pitching options to consider. There are three true aces on the mound and with them, all being so close in terms of price and skill can be a bit of a toss-up in both cash games and tournaments. In this article, I […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 22

It's never too late to buy or sell from the plethora of talented players available in fantasy baseball waiver pools. Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded on the wire. In this case, think of it as a short-term investment that comes at a low […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 22) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 22, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Willy Adames Has Big Game Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames had a big fantasy game Friday versus the Red Sox. He would go 2-for-3 with a walk. Adames would hit a two-run homer, end with three runs scored and even stole a base. Adames has only played 55 games so far this season so his counting stats are a […]

Adalberto Mondesi Returns to the Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals infielder Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He missed the last three games against the Rays due to a hamstring issue. Mondesi is playing shortstop and batting ninth against righty Mike Clevinger on Friday. He's been in a slump lately, so Mondesi […]

Jonathan Schoop is Sitting Out Friday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Schoop (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The struggling Schoop has started in just two of the Brewers last six games. Orlando Arcia who has been awful with the bat this season is starting over him. Arcia will play shortstop and bat eighth […]

David Fletcher Returns to Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (knee) is back in Friday's lineup, batting second and playing second. Fletcher left Wednesday's game with a knee contusion, but after an off day Thursday he is back. The rookie is hitting .281 with one home run and one steal on the year, and is only an option in […]

Todd Frazier (3B, NYM) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a difficult season for the Mets on pretty much every front, and Todd Frazier's first year in Queens has been similarly challenging. After a solid start to the year, Frazier slumped badly and found himself on the disabled list for two […]

Willy Adames (2B/SS, TBR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames had a rough start to his rookie season, but he has looked much better since the calendar flipped to August. In 20 contests so far this month, the 22-year-old has slashed .348/.413/.576 with four homers and four […]