Padres Not Willing To Trade Top Prospects For Chris Archer

The San Diego Padres have inquired about Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer, but they are unwilling to include prospects Fernando Tatis Jr. or MacKenzie Gore, who are their top two prospects. San Diego is believed to be willing to give up one or two of their next three prospects from MLB.com's top-30 list. […]

Kike Hernandez's Frigid July Continues Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez had another disappointing game at the plate on Wednesday against the Phillies, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. After a decent start to the season, Hernandez has been dreadful in July, posting a lowly .150 with just seven RBI in 69 plate appearances. The 26-year-old was a fringe […]

Tim Anderson Moves Up in the Batting Order

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will play shortstop and bat first against Angels' lefty Tyler Skaggs. Anderson has put together three straight multi-hit games, so he'll jump up in the batting order. It's unclear whether not Anderson will stay first in the batting order or if he'll move back to the seventh spot after […]

Eduardo Nunez Sitting Out on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. Brock Holt who has been splitting time with Nunez will get the start at second base and bat sixth against Dylan Bundy. Nunez does lose playing time because of Holt, but he is still worth holding onto in leagues […]

Jurickson Profar Back In Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Jurickson Profar is back in the lineup Wednesday. Profar will play first base, with Ronald Guzman receiving a day off. Profar has not fared as well against right-handed pitchers as he has against lefties. When facing right-handed pitchers Profar has a modest .398 slugging percentage with a .165 ISO and a […]

Andrelton Simmons Hit on the Hand

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday. He indicated that he is okay, and at the moment does not expect to miss any time. This is worth monitoring as a Simmons owner, as hand injuries can linger and could cost Simmons a game or two. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It feels like forever since we've had a solid Early Only slate on a Wednesday, and so the MLB scheduling gods have finally graced us with one. Unfortunately, the Main slate is not as meaty, but we can work with it. FanDuel has split it up such that there are eight games in the Early […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: 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 […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 17)

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. Several of the top trade chips have already been moved so far […]

Elvis Andrus Hits First Career Grand Slam

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus hit the first grand slam of his 13-year career on Tuesday night. The grand slam was Andrus' fourth home run of the year and his second in two days. Hopefully for fantasy owners, this is the start of Andrus heating up at the plate. The Rangers shortstop has struggled since […]

Javier Baez Should Be Able To Play Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez (knee) was seen icing his knee after he slid into second base on Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon thinks Baez could play on Wednesday. The injury shouldn't keep Baez out for long, if at all. The talented 25-year-old is hitting .293 on the season with 19 home runs, 74 RBI […]

Tim Beckham Plates Three Runs Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop/third baseman Tim Beckham played a big part offensively in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI. Beckham crushed a fifth-inning hanging curveball from Drew Pomeranz over the center-field wall for his fourth HR of the season. Beckham's numbers on the season leave […]

J.P. Crawford To Ramp Up Rehab Work

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) will move to Clearwater, Fla., to continue his rehab from a broken left hand. He started taking ground balls and hitting off a tee last week. Crawford has really struggled in the majors this year, hitting .194 with only two home runs and eight RBI in 34 games. The […]

Carlos Correa Works Out Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) did some hitting off a tee and also did some running in Houston on Tuesday. He texted manager A.J. Hinch afterwards and said he felt "sexy." Before his injury, the star shortstop was hitting .268 with 13 long balls, 49 RBI and 46 runs in 73 games. He should […]

Jean Segura Hitting Only .242 In July

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura has struggled thus far in the month of July, slashing .242/.277/.339 over his last 62 at-bats. He will take a five-game hitting streak into Tuesday night's action but has only two multi-hit performances this month. The All-Star shortstop popped a three-run homer in the All-Star game but is known more […]

Carlos Correa Still Not Cleared To Swing A Bat

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) has been cleared to begin running and playing catch but has not been cleared to swing a bat. What began on June 25 with Correa being a late scratch from the lineup with back discomfort has now turned into an injury that will keep him off the field into […]

Trea Turner Sitting On Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is out of the team's lineup on Tuesday. Manager Davey Martinez said he was going to bench Turner for not running out a bunt on Monday and he has followed through on his statement. Turner seemed to understand the decision and will not receive any more punishment beyond this game. […]

Scott Kingery Sitting On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery is getting the day off on Tuesday and is out of the team's lineup. He's replaced by Jesmuel Valentin who is hitting seventh. Valentin is hitting just .188 with one home run and six RBI in 2018. He isn't a recommended streamer Tuesday.

Alex Bregman Slugging .734 Over Last 24 Games

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will look to continue his torrid hitting when the Astros head to Coors Field to take on Colorado Tuesday night. Over his last 24 games, Bregman is slashing .340/.436/.734 with nine home runs, 10 doubles, 23 runs scored and 24 runs batted in with an impressive OPS of 1.170. The […]

Franklin Barreto Optioned To Minors

Oakland Athletics shortstop Franklin Barreto was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday to make room for starting pitcher Frankie Montas. Barreto is the future at the position for the A's, but he's struggled at the plate in his rookie season, hitting .214 with three home runs and 10 RBI over 56 at-bats. Expect Barreto to […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday. He has been out since Saturday with an oblique injury and it is unknown whether this will keep him out long-term. Willy Adames is filling in on Tuesday and batting eighth against Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees. Adames is one of […]

Adalberto Mondesi Activated From Family Medical Emergency List

Kansas City Royals middle infielder Adalberto Mondesi has been activated from the family medical emergency list. He had been out since Friday. Outfielder Paulo Orlando was demoted to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Mondesi is hitting .250 with three home runs, 11 RBI and five stolen bases in 2018. He might earn more starts if/when Whit […]

Miguel Rojas Sitting Out on Tuesday

Miami Marlins infielder Miguel Rojas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. J.T. Riddle will draw the start at shortstop and bat seventh against righty Julio Teheran. Riddle and Rojas continue to battle for playing time, which hurts both their fantasy values. However, Rojas is worth an add […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Tuesday slate, featuring 14 games. There are players that can be used at all of the price ranges, including pitchers and hitters. There are also plenty of teams that look worthy of stacking at this point. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 17

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 […]

Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]

Trea Turner Likely To Sit Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is unlikely to play on Tuesday after not running out a bunt on Monday, according to manager Dave Martinez. It's a bummer for Turner owners, but you'll want to make sure to remove him from your lineups in leagues with daily lineup moves. Turner is hitting .266 with 12 home […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Have Surgery Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. (thumb) will undergo season-ending surgery to fix an avulsion fracture in his left thumb on Tuesday. The expected recovery timeline is six to eight weeks, which means he should have time to prepare for winter ball. Tatis was the third overall prospect in baseball this year, so […]

Manny Machado To Play Third With Justin Turner Out

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado will play third base until Justin Turner (groin) returns from the disabled list. It's great for Machado's fantasy value going into next year, as this should allow him to retain both third base and shortstop eligibility. With Machado at third, Chris Taylor can move back to shortstop. Max Muncy […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Could Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) said he is feeling better and could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Yankees. He could be available off the bench on Monday. The Rays just called up infield prospect Willy Adames on Sunday, so the young shortstop could be headed right back to the minors […]