J.P. Crawford Activated From Disabled List

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (forearm) was activated off the 10-day disabled list Wednesday. He missed over a month with a right forearm strain. Mitch Walding was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Crawford has a .188/.246/.328 slash line in 71 plate appearances in 2018. There is not much fantasy value here […]

Mets Have Discussed Releasing Jose Reyes

The New York Mets have apparently discussed releasing infielder Jose Reyes. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the team is “conflicted” given Reyes’ history with the ball club and would like to give him a “proper sendoff.” A proper sendoff would be great if Reyes weren’t hitting .141/.208/.197, and if the Mets […]

Brad Miller Starts, Daniel Robertson Misses Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller returns to the lineup Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Miller returns at second base to face right-handed starting pitcher Tanner Roark. Miller has hit four of his five home runs this season against right-handed pitchers, making him a sneaky option for DFS on Wednesday. Shortstop Daniel Robertson is […]

Andrelton Simmons on Crutches After Game

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) was seen walking around on crutches after Tuesday's game. He exited the game after slipping in the dugout and hurting his ankle. He said to the press that he is hoping to only miss a few games, but he did acknowledge that a disabled list stint is a possibility. […]

Wilmer Difo Becoming an Interesting Deep League Option

Washington Nationals second baseman Wilmer Difo has quietly become an interesting deep league fantasy option in 2018. Difo hit .282 with three home runs and an .810 OPS over 25 games in May, and he has hit two triples while driving in three runs and scoring three runs over his first four games in June. […]

Eduardo Escobar Lifts Three-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar helped cap a four-run rally in his team's 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of their doubleheader on Tuesday. Escobar launched a three-run homer in the eighth inning, which capped off a four-run frame in his team's come-from-behind victory. Escobar wound up going 5-for-8 with […]

Hot Prospects to Watch in Week 10: Bishop, Tucker, Kieboom, Cease

It's a hitter-heavy edition of Hot Prospects to Watch this week, as we take a look at three batters who have been raking over the last week as well as one pitcher who is currently dominating at Class-A Advanced. Of the four players we'll be looking at this week, it's Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker who […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 10: 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 […]

Three-Game Hit Streak For Yangervis Solarte

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte slowed down a bit after tearing the cover off the ball for a while, but perhaps he’s working his way back into a hot streak. Solarte may have only finished 1-for-4 in a 7-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but his lone hit (a single) puts […]

Andrelton Simmons Exits Early on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (leg) exited Tuesday's game with an apparent injury. He pulled up running with an apparent leg injury. There will be more details to come, but this would be a big blow to the Angels and fantasy owners if Simmons were to miss any time.

Jordy Mercer Scratched From Pirates Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup for flu-like symptoms and Sean Rodriguez will take Mercer's spot in the field and will bat eighth. Mercer currently has a slash line of .254/.316/.384 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 53 games. He likely isn't fantasy relevant unless you're in a […]

Carlos Correa Will Try And Get Going At Home Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will face Mariners left-hander James Paxton Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Correa still has not reached his offensive potential to this point in the season, and a big factor has been his inability to produce at home. Through 104 at-bats at Minute Maid this season, Correa is slashing a […]

J.P. Crawford Could Return Soon

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (forearm) has moved up from High-A Clearwater to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Crawford has been out since April 29 with a right forearm strain. He's not hitting well during his rehab games in High-A, so the team wants to see more from him before he rejoins the Phillies. Crawford has struggled […]

Addison Russell Undergoes MRI Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (finger) underwent a MRI Tuesday on his middle finger. Russell is out of the lineup Tuesday and Javier Baez will play shortstop. More should be known on how long Russell will miss after he receives the results from his MRI.

Elvis Andrus Throwing To First Base

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) is making throws to first base for the first time since hitting the disabled list. We are now just a week away from a possible return date for Andrus, and the step up in workload indicates he may not be far away. Andrus was having a successful time at […]

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

Major League Baseball decided to do a pretty imbalanced Wednesday split of day game and night games. As such, the Early Only slate is pretty weak, and the Main looks attractive (well, minus the dropoff of tonight as compared to last night - more on that later). As such, this article will concentrate on the […]

Greg Garcia Placed on Paternity Leave

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday. He is expected back in time for the weekend series against the Reds in Cincinnati. Garcia has continued the role he's had for a while now as a versatile utility infielder for the Cardinals. He's hitting .254/.325/.388 so far this […]

Alcides Escobar Steals Third Base Of 2018

Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar was moving on the basepaths on Monday as he notched his third steal of the season, this time against the Angels. The 31-year-old is having another forgettable season at the plate, hitting .236 with two home runs and three stolen bases. He’s walking more than normal, but at just […]

Addison Russell Sitting Tuesday With Finger Sprain

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (finger) will sit Tuesday after he suffered a sprain to his middle finger on Sunday. Russell is considered day-to-day. Ben Zobrist will be at second base Tuesday while second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop. The Cubs face Zach Eflin Tuesday, and their entire lineup is worth using […]

Jose Reyes Safe On Mets Roster Despite Struggles

With the New York Mets activating both reliever Anthony Swarzak and third baseman Todd Frazier on Tuesday, a common thought had been the end was near for infielder Jose Reyes. However, that was not to be, as the team designated reliever Buddy Baumann for assignment and demoted reliever Gerson Bautista. It’s a curious decision by the […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 6

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 weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 10

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 - Launch Angle (Week 10)

Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]

Just Kidding- Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan to discuss the players that have been "Just Kidding" this season. Which players have tricked fantasy owners with hot starts, cold starts or quick trips back to the DL and should you buy or sell? Kyle and Blake also discuss the news and notes and Kyle […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After an extremely small Monday slate, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are options at all pricing levels on this slate. That goes for pitching and hitting alike. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/5/18. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

Matt McLain Selected 25th Overall by Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Matt McLain with the 25th pick in the MLB amateur draft. McLain is a right-handed hitting shortstop that may also play second base and is coming from high school. McLain is described as a pure baseball player inside and out. He is a smooth defender with quick hands and feet to […]

Cubs Select Nico Hoerner 24th Overall

The Chicago Cubs selected shortstop Nico Hoerner 24th overall in the MLB Amateur draft out of Stanford University. Hoerner is a right-handed hitting shortstop that is considered at reach at 24, but the Cubs care not for your mock drafts. Kyle Schwarber was projected as a potential third-round pick before being selected fourth overall. Hoerner does […]

Brice Turang Selected 21st Overall by Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers selected shortstop Brice Turang with the 21st pick in the MLB amateur draft. Turang is a left-handed hitting shortstop out of high school and needs to grow into his body more, as he stands 6-foot-1, 165 pounds. Turang was thought of to be a potential first overall pick and slid to 21 […]

Nick Madrigal Selected Fourth Overall By White Sox

With the fourth overall pick in the 2018 MLB Amateur draft, the Chicago White Sox selected 20-year-old middle infielder Nick Madrigal out of Oregon State University as a junior. Standing at 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds, Madrigal will have to prove that he can be a Jose Altuve-like player at his current height. Madrigal hit .395/.459/.563 […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 5

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 […]