Asdrubal Cabrera Starting and Batting Fifth Saturday

Phillies recent trade acquisition Asdrubal Cabrera is in the starting line up for Saturday's game against the Reds. Cabrera was recently acquired from the Mets in exchange for prospects and will see himself regularly starting in Philadelphia's infield going forward. Today he finds himself at shortstop, though he should expect to start at second base […]

Francisco Lindor Doubles Down on Home Runs Friday

Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor came to play against the Tigers on Friday. Both of his hits were sent into the stands as he went 2-for-5 and drove in three runs with both dingers. Lindor had not exactly been slumping up until yesterday, however, his power had been missing for a few weeks. Lindor's last home […]

Addison Russell Sitting Again on Saturday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. There is no reported injury that he is battling. Javier Baez will be getting the start at shortstop and David Bote will be starting at second base. Russell is not a worldbeater at the plate, but he does enough […]

Paul DeJong Has Three-Hit Performance Against The Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had a great game against the Chicago Cubs. His three hits and three RBI were the difference in getting a huge win for the Cardinals. DeJong has been pretty good since returning from his injury. I his last 17 games he has 17 hits. Six of those were extra-base […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have an 11-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from. A few high priced pitchers on the slate along with a game at Coors Field should give us a nice variety of options when we are trying to build out our lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Jorge Polanco Picks Up Two Hits Friday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with a run scored in his team's 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The Twins elevated Polanco to the leadoff spot for the second time this season with veteran Joe Mauer getting the day off. Polanco has operated as Minnesota's everyday shortstop since being reinstated […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 18

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 18

In a relatively active week on the MLB trade market, we now have several impactful moves to digest from a fantasy standpoint. While real-life GMs always assume trades will work in their team's benefit, the reality is that not all players are able to adapt to their new team in a positive way. With more […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 18) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 18, 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 […]

Amed Rosario To Remain Leading Off

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is expected to get an extended look at the leadoff spot after going 8-22 with a few steals over the past five games. Manager Mickey Callaway said he has liked Rosario's approach leading off and it could be his spot in 2019. Rosario is hitting .251 with four home […]

Jedd Gyrorko Suffering From Dizziness

St. Louis Cardinals infield Jedd Gyorko (illness) saw a doctor on Friday to help determine what is causing his dizziness. Gyorko has been held out with the issue, however, he has yet to be placed on the disabled list. The results from the visit have not yet been revealed, but it's being speculated that he […]

Carlos Correa Could Begin Rehab Games Next Week

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) was able to run and swing a bat on Friday and expects to run the bases on Saturday. He is hoping to begin his rehab assignment sometime next week. Correa has been out since June 25 with back stiffness. He is hitting .268 with 13 home runs and 49 […]

Jeff McNeil Starting, Devin Mesoraco Out on Friday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil has joined the starting lineup for Friday's game following the Asdrubal Cabrera trade. McNeil will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Ivan Nova. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh on Friday. Devin Mesoraco will get a routine day off for this […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Traded to Phillies

New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange for Cabrera the Mets will receive Double A pitcher Franklyn Kilome. This season Kilome has a 4.24 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 19 starts with Double-A Reading. Cabrera is hitting .277/.329/.488 with 18 homers and 58 RBI this season and […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Eduardo Escobar for Three Prospects

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for three prospects. The Twins are receiving righty pitcher Jhoan Duran and outfielders Ernie De La Trinidad, Gabriel Maciel. All three players are currently at Class-A Kane County. Escobar should continue his solid season in Arizona. He's hitting .274/.338/.514 with 15 home […]

Adalberto Mondesi Boots Two Balls

Kansas City Royals rookie second baseman/shortstop Adalberto Mondesi slapped a single, stole a base, and booted a pair of balls that led to four unearned runs on Thursday. Mondesi was getting the chance to play shortstop, and he once again struggled defensively. Manager Ned Yost dismissed questions about Mondesi's defense after the game, but it […]

Nick Ahmed Crushes First Career Grand Slam

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a double and a grand slam in Thursday's loss to the Cubs. It was Ahmed's 13th home run of the season and first grand slam of his career. Thanks to off-season wing adjustments, the former light-hitting Ahmed now ranks seventh among all shortstops in home runs. His […]

Whit Merrifield Won't Be Traded

Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore said that infielder Whit Merrifield won't be traded at the deadline. “I can’t predict the future. But certainly won’t be traded at the deadline. We need him in our city and on our team," Moore said. Merrifield certainly would've cost a lot, as he's been extremely productive on […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Thanks to the Cubbies being on the road on this beautiful Friday, we get a 15 game Main slate as all teams will be playing under the lights. The slate has a heavy east coast feel to it, with only three games starting after 9 p.m. It also features some serious aces and good second […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Didi Gregorius’ Home Run Sparks Offense

While the New York Yankees would wind up winning comfortably against the Kansas City Royals Thursday night, it was the fourth inning that sealed the deal. Holding a two-run lead heading into the frame, the Bronx Bombers benefitted greatly from shortstop Didi Gregorius’ three-run home run in the fourth, doubling their three-run lead. It was […]

Orlando Arcia Back From Minors, Starting Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is back from the minor leagues and is in the starting lineup on Thursday, hitting eighth and playing shortstop against Giants starter Derek Rodriguez. Arcia was sent down in late June after hitting just .197/.231/.251 with two home runs, 15 RBI and three steals. He figured something out down on […]

Jorge Polanco Sitting Against Lefty On Thursday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco will sit on Thursday against Brian Johnson and the Boston Red Sox. Ehire Adrianza will take his place in the lineup. Polanco has been hitting better as of late (.286 batting average in the last seven days) but is batting just .069 against left-handed pitching this season. Polanco's owners — […]

Miguel Andujar Not In Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. It appears he is just getting a regular day of rest. Neil Walker will start at third in his stead, with Didi Gregorius, Gleyber Torres, and Greg Bird rounding out the rest of the infield. Fantasy owners are undoubtedly upset […]

Blake Swihart Catching On Thursday Against Twins

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart will bat seventh and catch in favor of Sandy Leon Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Third baseman Rafael Devers will bat sixth, while second baseman Brock Holt bats eighth. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts will clean up for the second game in a row. The Red Sox’s three-headed monster of outfielders Mookie […]

Ozzie Albies Returns To Braves Lineup Thursday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will bat second between Ronald Acuna and Freddie Freeman. Charlie Culberson will return to his shortstop position. Kurt Suzuki will catch in favor of Tyler Flowers, while Dansby Swanson will sit the matchup out. As […]

Arizona Checking Into Asdrubal Cabrera

The Arizona Diamondbacks are checking into New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera as they evaluate their infield options. The D-backs could use an upgrade over either Nick Ahmed at shortstop or Ketel Marte at the keystone, and Cabrera can also play some third base. He's hitting a solid .273 with 17 home runs and 54 […]

Zack Wheeler, Asdrubal Cabrera Could Be Traded Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera could be traded any minute. There is heavy interest in Wheeler, and he could fetch a top-10 prospect and more. At least 12 teams sent scouts to watch him face the Padres on Tuesday, and among the teams were the Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners […]

Jose Iglesias Drawing Interest

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has drawn trade interest mostly for his defensive ability. The Brewers have been reported to be seeking a more offensively-minded middle infielder. The Phillies are also looking for an upgrade at shortstop. Iglesias is hitting .265 with four home runs and 41 RBI, but he's also provided 12 stolen bases. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game slate, which is very strong for a Thursday, giving us plenty of options to pick from. Not a ton of super expensive pitching options to look at, so you can spend down and load up on any of the hitters you want tonight. In this article, I will be providing you […]