Lonnie Chisenhall Launches His First Home Run of the Season

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall hit his first home run of the season on Wednesday. It was a solo shot in the second inning. Chisenhall has been a solid hitter this season since coming off the disabled list, but he just hadn't gotten a ball over the fence. His 1-for-4 performance brought his batting average […]

Shane Bieber Wins Again on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Shane Bieber pitched well again on Wednesday, picking up a win and a quality start. Bieber threw six innings, allowing one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five. The win brought the rookie's record to 3-0 and lowered his ERA to 2.22.

Carlos Carrasco Throws Another Bullpen Session on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw another bullpen session on Wednesday. He threw one on Monday as well, and so far everything has gone well. He'll make a rehab start with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks on Saturday. Assuming that goes well, Carrasco could return to the Cleveland rotation next week.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We're back to a sizable Wednesday, although it is broken into two slates. There is a three game early slate, but this article will focus around the larger 11 game slate. There are plenty of options in all pricing tiers tonight, making lineup construction fairly interesting. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Holy guacamole, Batman, we’re almost halfway through the season! I hope those of you that could scoop Freddy Peralta and Shane Bieber after last week’s notes didn’t hesitate. We're back to name names, 10 in fact, and I hope we can satisfy those in shallower formats as well as the multitude who make me feel […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 13)

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. The injury bug continues to bite this year. It wasn’t enough that […]

Corey Kluber Has His Worst Start of the Season on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber had his worst start of the season on Tuesday, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk in just 1 2/3 innings. Even one of the best pitchers in baseball can have an off day, as the Cardinals got more runs than Kluber got outs. The loss dropped […]

Edwin Encarnacion Not in the Lineup for Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. With no DH available in the National League park, Encarnacion played first base on Monday, but will sit on Tuesday while regular starting first baseman Yonder Alonso returns to his position.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back to a massive Tuesday slate. There are 14 games today, excluding the one game that starts early. We have a plethora of dominant pitching options, and there are multiple ways to construct lineups tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/26/18. The […]

Mike Clevinger Takes a Loss on Monday Night

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was saddled with a loss on Monday despite not pitching poorly. He lasted five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four. The loss was Clevinger's third, bringing his record to 6-3 and his ERA to 3.03. Clevinger wasn't particularly efficient, needing 98 […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 27

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. 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 available on […]

Tyler Olson Will Continue Throwing On Flat Ground

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Tyler Olson (lat) will continue throwing on a flat-ground program. Olson has been on the disabled list since last week, but it does not sound like a serious injury. The fact that he not only is throwing on flat ground but that he is continuing the throwing program is good news […]

Carlos Carrasco Could Throw in a Minor League Game on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) could throw in a minor league game this Saturday. Carrasco threw a bullpen session on Monday and is scheduled for another one on Wednesday. He's recovering from being hit by a line drive, but there was no structural damage, so he could be back next week as long […]

Andrew Miller Still Only Throwing Off Flat Ground

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) is still limited to throwing off flat ground. He will stay in Cleveland while the teams goes on a road trip, and he will continue to focus on rehabbing his knee and playing catch on flat ground. His next step will be to throw off a mound, but […]

Yonder Alonso Not in the Lineup for Monday's Game

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game. With the designated hitter unavailable in St. Louis, Edwin Encarnacion will get the start at first base and Alonso will take a seat on the bench to start the game.

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Carrasco says his elbow felt fine and he'll throw again on Wednesday. He's been sidelined since June 16 but appears to be making solid progress. There is a small chance he returns to the Indians rotation by the end of June, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a nice medium-sized slate Monday, featuring a number of interesting pitchers and highlighted by Justin Verlander, Blake Snell, and Mike Clevinger. This article will feature a few other options, but if you want to build a lineup around a premium pitcher, Verlander is the cash game play. Meanwhile, some standout stacks on the […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 26

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. 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 available on […]

Trading Up - Mike Trout

It is universally understood among fantasy managers that Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. There was some speculation about Trout versus Mookie Betts earlier this year, and a few articles before the 2017 season about Betts or Jose Altuve as alternative number one picks. Many analysts offer the guidance that you never want […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 13

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 […]

Week 13 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 13! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 13, which […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 25

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. 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 available on […]

Edwin Encarnacion Drives in Five Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion drove in five runs in Sunday's blowout. He finished the game 2-for-5 with a home run and a double. His homer was a grand slam in the eighth inning. Encarnacion got off to a slow start this season, but his OPS is creeping up to a nice level, currently […]

Adam Plutko Puts Up a Solid Six Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko picked up a quality start and a win on Sunday, pitching six innings while allowing two runs on six hits with four strikeouts and no walks. It was the best start of the season for Plutko, who lowered his ERA to 4.65. He's been okay at best, but isn't […]

The Cut List (Week 13): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 13 of the Cut List. This week I take a look at Luke Weaver, Dallas Kuechel, Gregory Polanco, and Kyle Seager.  All 4 of these guys were drafted in the mid rounds and expected to have productive seasons, and they've all struggled to post even shallow team value as we approach the […]

Danny Salazar Resumes Throwing on Flat Ground

The Cleveland Indians have reported that starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has thrown for the first time since being shut down in late May. This update is merely a step in the right direction for the hard-throwing righty. Salazar has been on the disabled list since the start of the season and is not expected […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Long Toss Without Issue

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (forearm) has reportedly been throwing long toss without any issue to his injured arm. Carrasco has been on the disabled list since last Sunday and is likely close to re-joining the Indians' rotation. In his last outing, Carrasco was horrendous. He gave up four earned runs to the Twins […]

Yonder Alonso Sitting Out on Saturday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso is getting a day off on Saturday when the Indians take on the Detroit Tigers. Edwin Encarnacion is starting at first while Jose Ramirez is the designated hitter. Alonso has a .255 average on the season to go along with 12 home runs and 43 RBI through 68 games. […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 24

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. 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 available on […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 13

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, […]