Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor Resting on Sunday

Both Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor are out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. It is just a regular rest day for the two players. Kemp has been a fantasy revelation so far this season. He is carrying a .340/.376/.581 slash line to go along with 12 homers […]

Scott Kingery (OF/SS/2B/3B, PHI) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies utility man Scott Kingery is eligible all over the diamond, making him a valuable player to pick up. Kingery was waaaay overvalued entering the season thanks to a good performance in the spring and the always popular prospect effect. After a good […]

Freddy Galvis (SS, SD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: By now, most players are somewhat familiar with the story of San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis, a Phillies farmhand who had a breakout 2016. He was acquired by the Padres as a free agent to keep shortstop warm for Fernando Tatis Jr. […]

Amed Rosario (SS, NYM) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been pretty bad in 2018. The former top prospect has lost almost all of his shine between the last two seasons, as the hit tool has not translated yet and the expected pop has yet […]

The Cut List (Week 12): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 12 of the Cut List. This week I take a look at Jed Lowrie, Justin Smoak, Yoan Moncada, and Mitch Moreland. What’s the common denominator here? They’re barely standard league viable and they were all super hot at one point or another this season. Lowrie was arguably the fantasy MVP in April, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 18

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Christian Arroyo To The DL, Adeiny Hechavarria To Be Recalled

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with an oblique strain. This led the Rays to activate shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) from his minor league rehab assignment. No word on how long Arroyo will be out, but his value does drop somewhat in redraft leagues. There […]

Tyler Saladino Still Has A Ways To Go To Return From Ankle Injury

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino (ankle) was seen taking light swings, however, has yet to work on fielding drills. Saladino was placed on the 10-day disabled list on May 29 with a sprained ankle and so far, still does not have a timetable in which he will return. However, considering he has yet to continue […]

Elvis Andrus Likely To Be Activated Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Monday. Prior to be activated Andrus is being transferred to Triple-A for the weekend. Interestingly, this is the first time Andrus will play at Triple-A, having moved directly from Double-A to the majors in 2009. Andrus has been hitting .056 […]

Andrelton Simmons Activated From Disabled List, Will Start on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andelton Simmons will be back in Saturday's lineup after a stint on the 10-day disabled list with an ankle sprain. He is starting at shortstop and batting fifth against the Oakland Athletics. Pundits figured that Simmons would require a minor league rehab assignment before returning, but this quick recovery is a […]

Manny Machado Slumping In June

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Marlins. The 25-year-old phenom has cooled off in June, posting a .205/.298/.359 slash line with just eight hits in 47 plate appearances. Fantasy owners should not be too worried, as most hitters go through ups and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/16/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, with eight in the early window and only four on the night slate. There are some solid options regardless of what slate you are trying to play, so I'll try and hit on a few players from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 12) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 12, 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 […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 12

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, […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Watch List

Here we are halfway through June and we’ve still got plenty of fresh faces on the watch list to go along with some repeats who just won’t seem to go away. Whether it’s an injury replacement like John Hicks or a forgotten-about multi-category asset such as Kevin Kiermaier, there are again a wide variety of […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 12

Injuries suck. We've always known this, but the move to a 10-day disabled list last year along with numerous injuries to high-profile players this year have slapped fantasy owners in the face with the hard, cold hand of reality. Injuries can cause huge shifts in value for fantasy players, so it's always wise to assess […]

Hernan Perez Delivers Big Game In Win

Milwaukee Brewers utility player Hernan Perez went 3-for-5 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI in the 13-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Perez hasn't had many opportunities to start in games since the Brewers injury plague calmed down, however, looked great in the series opener against the Phillies. He doesn't hold any […]

Kevin Kiermaier And Adeiny Hechavarria Have Good Rehab Day

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) both played in the field Friday in their rehab assignment. Both made it through without any apparent setbacks which are a positive step for both. Injuries continue to plague Kiermaier and will cause him to likely suffer a setback in his counting stats […]

Freddy Galvis Scorches Braves

San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis went 5-for-5 with a three-run homer Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. The round-tripper was his fourth of the season and the career night brings his season slash to .242/.303/.363. The defense-first Galvis has accumulated decent runs (26) and RBI (28) this season but underwhelmed in the power department and […]

Didi Gregorius Goes Yard In Three-Hit Performance

If there was still any doubt that Didi Gregorius has recovered from his May slump, Friday night surely wiped all those doubts away. The New York Yankees shortstop picked up three hits, including a solo home run, en route to a 5-0 victory. It was the second time in five games that Gregorius recorded a […]

Jose Iglesias Won't Play on Friday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (personal) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Iglesias is becoming a U.S. citizen, so he will get a rare day off on Friday. Niko Goodrum will start at shortstop and bat sixth for the Tigers on Friday.

Angels Place Zack Cozart on the DL

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Angels placed infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) on the DL. Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a shoulder injury. It is unknown how long he will be out. Expect Nolan Fontana and David Fletcher to continue to fill in at shortstop with both Cozart and Andrelton Simmons out. Luis Valbuena […]

Jorge Polanco Delays Start to Rehab Work

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (finger) cut his finger on a car door and will delay the beginning of his rehab assignment. He got suspended 80 games in March for testing positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. Polanco was supposed to begin taking rehab at-bats on Sunday. There is a good chance that Polanco won't […]

Zack Cozart Out of Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) is not in the lineup on Friday. Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a shoulder strain. No DL announcement has been made yet, but that remains a possibility. Cozart had been filling in at shortstop for Andrelton Simmons, who remains on the DL. With no Cozart, it looks like […]

Trevor Story Leads NL In RBI

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story broke up a no-hitter in the seventh inning on Thursday by lacing a run-scoring double, and that shot gave him sole possession of first place for RBI in the National League. Following a down year in 2017, Story has bounced back with fervor as he's hitting .270 with 14 home […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 16

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Brendan Rodgers Tearing Up Double-A

Colorado Rockies top prospect Brendan Rodgers jacked his 14th home run of the season on Thursday. The 21-year-old infielder is considered the team's top prospect and MLB's 10th best prospect overall, and he'll likely top 30 home runs this season. Unfortunately, it's unlikely he sees the bigs this year unless there is a major injury […]

Taylor Motter Called Up By Twins To Shore Up Infield Depth

Minnesota Twins utility man Taylor Motter has been recalled by the Twins on Friday. The move was announced in conjunction with Joe Mauer's reinstatement from the disabled list. There was some speculation that the Twins might call up highly-touted prospect Nick Gordon, but they went with Motter instead. After the demotions of Miguel Sano and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

A 15-game Main slate Friday is pretty well deserved after that weak four-gamer we had to deal with last night. Oh, and it's the weekend, too. Pretty sweet combination in my opinion. There are a handful of stud and stud-like pitchers at the top - so there's much to discuss. In this article, I will […]

Wilmer Flores Return Is “Imminent”

According to New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway, the return of injured infielder Wilmer Flores (back) is “imminent.” Flores has been out since May 27 due to back soreness, and he began a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie this past Tuesday. Flores isn’t going to be a savior for the Mets offense, but he’ll certainly […]