2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 19)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. The season is really starting to wind down. There are only going […]

Asdrubal Cabrera’s Big Double Pads Lead

Carrying a 1-0 lead for most of Tuesday night’s game in the desert, the Philadelphia Phillies padded their lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning. Following a bunt that resulted in a run scored, recently-acquired Asdrubal Cabrera had the biggest hit of the game. The 32-year-old, who’s fresh off a pair of home […]

Lourdes Gurriel Works Out Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee, ankle), who was hurt on a takeout slide 10 days ago, took ground balls Tuesday and has been taking swings in the cages. He's expected to be out anywhere from two to six weeks. His injury was a real bummer for fantasy owners, as Gurriel was in the middle […]

Sean Rodriguez Heading To DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder/outfielder Sean Rodriguez (abdomen) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strained left abdomen. In a corresponding move, the team added shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to the 25-man roster. It's unclear how long S-Rod will be out, but he wasn't helping fantasy owners at all this year with a .163/.276/.313 […]

Jean Segura, Mike Zunino Out on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura and catcher Mike Zunino are both out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. It appears both players are just getting a rest day. Andrew Romine will start at shortstop and bat ninth against veteran righty Bartolo Colon. Chris Herrmann will bat seventh and draw the […]

J.P. Crawford Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) could return to the team by this weekend. Crawford has been out since June 19. He was batting an ugly .194/.312/.333 with two home runs and eight RBI in 93 at-bats before his injury, so there's no guarantee he'll see enough playing time to be relevant in mixed leagues […]

Chase d'Arnaud Leaves Game Early Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Chase D'Arnaud (knee) left the game early on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his knee. He had a hit and an RBI before leaving. d'Arnaud is batting .269 on the season with three home runs and eight RBI in just 55 plate appearances as a utility bat for the Giants.

Trea Turner Breaks Out of Mini Slump on Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner helped set the table in a win over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Turner went 3-for-5 with an RBI out of the leadoff spot. He also stole his 31st bag of the year. Turner was stuck in an 0-for-9 mini slump before Tuesday […]

Chad Pinder Activated From DL, Franklin Barreto Optioned

The Oakland Athletics activated infielder Chad Pinder (elbow) from the disabled list on Tuesday. Shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Pinder will return to a .259/.332/.453 line with 10 homers and 23 RBI on the season. He can be useful in AL-only leagues and DFS formats against lefties, […]

Daniel Robertson Has Surgery Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (thumb) had surgery on Tuesday to fix a ligament tear in his left thumb. He's facing a six- to eight-week recovery timetable, which means his season is essentially over. Robertson will finish the year hitting .262/.382/.415 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, two steals and 46 runs scored in […]

Alcides Escobar Records First RBI In Weeks

Kansas City Royals utility man Alcides Escobar knocked in the team's only run on Monday night, tallying his 22nd RBI of the season. It's also his first RBI since July 13, more than three weeks ago. Escobar's drought has partially been caused by a loss of playing time because the team is trying to let […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There was a sizable slate last night, and now we have a 14 game Tuesday slate. There are a ton of pitching options at different pricing levels, and the same can be said for batters. It gives us multiple ways to construct our lineups tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Adalberto Mondesi Healthy In Return

Kansas City Royals rookie middle infielder Adalberto Mondesi got a couple days off due to a sore shoulder, but he returned to the lineup on Monday and seemed completely back to normal. Mondesi dealt with a shoulder impingement earlier in the season while he was still in Triple-A, so the team was being overly cautious […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 19 September Call-Up Edition

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 19: Lewis, Gorman, Gore, Graterol

There's a lot of good young talent coming up through the minor leagues right now, so this week we're going to take a look at four prospects under the age of 20 who have been on a hot streak. The four players on this week's list are still a couple years away from making an […]

Carlos Correa To Continue Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. He has already played in three games with Corpus Christi, going 3-for-10 with a home run, RBI and four strikeouts. If he doesn't have any setbacks the next few days, Correa could return to the Astros as early […]

Corey Seager To Have Surgery On Hip

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left hip on Tuesday. The Dodgers said he should be able to resume baseball activities in January and be ready for Spring Training. Seager is already recovering from Tommy John surgery, and this just adds on to the rehab. While TJ […]

Ketel Marte Sitting Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte is hitting .368/.455/.632 over the last week, so this is likely just a routine rest day for him. Daniel Descalso will play second base and bat sixth against righty Jake Arrieta. Descalso is having a […]

Miguel Rojas Sitting Out on Monday

Miami Marlins infielder Miguel Rojas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. J.T. Riddle will draw the start at shortstop and seventh against righty Luke Weaver. The battle for playing time continues with Rojas and Riddle, so many fantasy owners will want to stay away from this […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Traded to Pirates

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Matt Seelinger. The Rays designated Hechavarria for assignment on Wednesday, but it wasn't because of poor play. He's a solid defender and is hitting .258/.289/.332 with three home runs and 26 RBI in 61 games with the […]

Jonathan Villar Showcases Offensive Skills Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar did a little bit of everything offensively on Sunday against the Rangers, going 3-for-3 with a single, a double, a solo home run, a walk, and a stolen base. The 27-year-old has shown fantasy-relevant skills in the past and highlighted them in Sunday's win. He is now hitting .274 […]

Joe Mauer Back In, Mitch Garver Sitting On Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the lineup Monday against the Cleveland Indians. He will lead off and cover first base. Logan Forsythe, Miguel Sano, and Jorge Polanco will fill the rest of the infield. Catcher Mitch Garver will sit with Bobby Wilson starting in his stead. Logan Morrison will serve as […]

Francisco Lindor Has Four Multiple-Hit Outings In Last 10 Games

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor has shown signs of heating up, especially in his last 10 games. He's hit safely in eight of those 10, and four of those eight have been multiple-hit games. After a relatively quiet June (quiet by Lindor standards, of course), the 24-year-old has righted the ship with a .300 batting […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 10-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Manny Machado Has 19 Hits In 17 Games With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado is definitely enjoying his time with his new team. The star 26-year-old has been everything the Dodgers dreamed he would be when they acquired him from the Baltimore Orioles in July. In fact, after joining the Dodgers, Machado has five multiple-hit games. All told, the 26-year-old has 17 hits […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: September Call-Ups Edition

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 […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

The injury bug bit hard and often this week, and while the majority of the major maladies affected other positions, middle infield wasn’t spared. Popular waiver add (and featured player in this column last week) Lourdes Gurriel could miss the majority of the games left, and Ian Kinsler only made it a few games into […]

The Cut List (Week 19): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 19 of the Cut List. Special thanks to Kyle Bishop for filling in for me last week while I was out of town on vacation in northern Minnesota. His cut suggestions were pretty much fantastic. This week I’m taking a look at Cesar Hernandez, Matt Kemp, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Tim Anderson. All […]

Trea Turner Out Of Lineup Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (rest) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. Turner played both games in Saturday's doubleheader, so he will take a day to rest up. Wilmer Difo will play shortstop in his place. Difo has a lackluster .246/.302/.352 slash line on the season so he should be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Normally I only write about the main slate, but I opted to write about the all day slate here. There are 15 total games, and we have plenty of options to choose from. That means there are multiple ways for lineup construction on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]