Jorge Polanco, Robbie Grossman Back In Lineup Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco and outfielder Robbie Grossman are both back in the lineup for Monday's clash against the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Ehire Adrianza will sit after starting at shortstop on Sunday. Outfielder Jake Cave will also sit the matchup out. Grossman, Max Kepler, and Eddie Rosario will round out the outfield. Mitch […]

Willy Adames Starting At Shortstop Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames was recalled on Sunday and will start at shortstop and bat eighth against Yankees' righty Luis Severino on Monday. The Rays did not bring him up to sit on the bench. That means Adeiny Hechavarria is going to see less playing time going forward. Hechavarria could very well be […]

Phillies Exploring Bench Bats, Infield Help

The Philadelphia Phillies are exploring bench bats and upgrades to the left side of their infield. Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, Marlins utility man Derek Dietrich and Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar could all be options. Cabrera and Dietrich have been excellent for fantasy owners this year, while Escobar also hasn't been shabby with a .272 average […]

Amed Rosario Moving Up in Batting Order Monday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has moved up to first in the batting order for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Rosario normally bats in the seventh or eighth spot, but gets the nod to bat first against lefty Eric Lauer. Rosario is hitting .216/.247/.351 off left-handed pitching this season. Batting higher in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week (7/23 - 7/29)

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - BA vs Defensive Shifts (Week 17)

Defensive shifts have become a controversial topic, believe it or not, as some people actually contend it is "ruining the game." Recently fired skipper Mike Matheny was in that camp and may have been given the axe in part due to his unwillingness to embrace analytics or any of the changes in modern baseball. Given that […]

Nick Ahmed Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. Ahmed's offseason adjustments to his swing have paid off in the power department, as his 37 extra base hits places him sixth among qualified shortstops. However, his .231 average makes it difficult for […]

Dansby Swanson Drives In Both Runs As Braves Lose

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson had a good day on Sunday. He was the only hitter that could plate runners, driving in two runs - the only runs for his team as they lost, 6-2. Plenty of other Braves hitters got hits - they tallied 14 in all - but that's all they could muster. […]

Jorge Polanco (SS, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: It appears that many fantasy owners lost track of Polanco, who returned from a PED suspension earlier this month. His numbers since returning don’t jump off the page (.262/.338/.377 with no homers in 16 games), but he does already have three stolen […]

Jose Peraza Logs Two Singles

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 2-for-4 with two singles in his team's 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Peraza, who has been holding down the leadoff spot in the lineup of late, is now hitting .296 with a .737 OPS, five homers, 53 runs, 35 RBI, and 17 steals in 2018. He […]

Three More Teams Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera

The Brewers, Indians and Phillies are among the teams interested in New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. He's having a fine season by hitting .280 with a .332 on-base percentage and 17 home runs. Perhaps his biggest asset is his versatility, both to real teams and fantasy owners. Cabrera is eligible at second base, shortstop […]

Carlos Correa Resumes Baseball Activities

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) has resumed throwing and running, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Correa has no timetable to return and probably won't be back until August. He hasn't played since June 25. The electric shortstop was hitting .268 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI. He should remain stashed everywhere.

Willy Adames Recalled Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham on Sunday and optioned outfielder Justin Williams in a corresponding move. Williams made his major league debut on Saturday and grounded into a double play as a pinch hitter. Adames hit just .216 with three homers and nine RBI in 26 games with […]

Inclement Weather Predicted, Tarp Rolled Out At Nationals Park

With showers and thunderstorms predicted for Sunday afternoon's Washington Nationals-Atlanta Braves game, the tarp has just been rolled out at Nationals Park, per Braves' radio station 680 The Fan. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 ET, so fantasy owners of players on those teams should stay alert to further updates regarding rain delays […]

Lourdes Gurriel Reinstated From DL Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays middle infielder Lourdes Gurriel was reinstated from the seven-day disabled list on Sunday after recovering from a concussion and will bat ninth against the Orioles. Infielder Richard Urena has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Gurriel has posted a decent batting average this season (.270) and faces a favorable […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

Though the All-Star break only concluded a few days ago, the season's first half was a bit longer than usual. Most teams only have about 60 games remaining at this point. If you're in a head-to-head league, you've got even less time to make your postseason push. Fortunately, we're here to help. Every Sunday until […]

The Cut List (Week 17): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 17 of the Cut List. This week I took a peek at Ender Inciarte, Jake Lamb, Carlos Santana, and Jurickson Profar. All four players should be cut in all shallow standard leagues. Each player listed in the “better options” section will serve you better in the long run, so don’t gloss over […]

Johan Camargo (2B/SS/3B, ATL) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Johan Camargo is a great addition in redraft leagues, but even better in dynasty leagues. Camargo has 31 runs and 40 RBI. Of his 31 runs, 20 came in the month of June. July hasn't been a spectacular month for him, but […]

Jose Iglesias Drawing Trade Interest

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is drawing trade interest from at least one team. There was a scout from an unknown club to watch Igesias during the Tigers game against the Red Sox on Saturday; a game in which Iglesias went two-for-three with a home run, four RBI and a run scored. Iglesias has always […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Leaves Game With Injury

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) was forced from the team's game on Saturday with a left oblique injury. However, following the game manager Kevin Cash says that they caught the injury in time and Hechavarria will only miss a few games. He was replaced at short by Daniel Robertson who could see a […]

Lourdes Gurriel Expected to be Back on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. He still has to pass a final concussion test, but it seems likely that he will be activated. The 24-year-old has enjoyed moderate success so far this season. He has only played in 31 games, […]

Kike Hernandez Mashes Three-Run Home Run Friday

Los Angeles super utility man Kike Hernandez played a big part in Friday's 6-4 win over the Brewers, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run. Hernandez took Brandon Woodruff deep to straightaway center field in the ninth inning to make it a 6-2 game. The 26-year-old has shown surprising power this season, hitting a career-high […]

Manny Machado Gets Two Hits In Dodgers Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado had a solid showing in his Dodgers debut against the Brewers on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two singles and two walks. Machado started at shortstop this game, although he will man both shortstop and third base throughout the remainder of the season for the Dodgers. The All-Star is […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's so good to have DFS back! We got our toes wet with a nice 14 game Main slate last night, and the MLB scheduling gods have blessed us with a slate today that has most teams playing under the lights. Eleven games make up the Main slate, and I'll be focusing my picks to […]

Prospects Stat Scouting - Deep-League Hitters to Target at the Deadline

Imagine this scenario: you are an owner who plays in a dynasty league, but all the known prospects have been already taken.  No Francisco Mejia, no Brendan Rodgers, and no Bo Bichette.  Your team sits in the rebuild section of the standings and now is an excellent time to start flipping those assets for the […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 17

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, […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 17) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 17, 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 […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 17

We've been wheeling and dealing all season (at least hypothetically), but now's the time when the real moves are made. One of the biggest risk-reward propositions a fantasy owner can undertake is to buy or sell a player based purely on speculation of a real-life trade. We know many of the higher profile names who […]

Scott Kingery Continues Torrid Stretch

Not even the All-Star break could slow down Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery. The 24-year-old, who entered the break hitting .357 over his previous seven games, picked up two more hits Friday night, scoring a run and driving in a run. Kingery hit just .220 through the first two months of the season but has […]