James Paxton Nearing Return

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) said he "felt nothing" on Tuesday after going through another bullpen session. The left-hander, who has been sidelined since May 4 with left knee inflammation, added that he will likely have a three-inning simulated game on Friday. If all goes well he could return to the lineup […]

Masahiro Tanaka On Track For Next Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (shin) is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Orioles. Tanaka took a liner off his shin in his last outing over the weekend and had to leave the game early. The Japanese right-hander has been very solid this year, going 3-3 with a 3.09 […]

Nicky Lopez - Welcome to the Show!

Amidst a week headlined by the call-ups of top prospects Keston Hiura, Brendan Rodgers and Austin Riley, it was easy to miss the Royals’ promotion of middle infielder Nicky Lopez. However, Lopez has wasted no time proving he warrants to be fully on our fantasy radars just like the rest of the bunch. Lopez has […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/21/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers 14 games. There's also an all day slate starting at 6:05pm eastern that includes one extra early game. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/21/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/21/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

At this point in the Major League Baseball season there are some legitimate surprises, players whose production is above and beyond what might have been expected coming into the year. Maybe it won’t last, but in the here and now of playing props, those hot starts have to be taken into account. Consider a couple […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday May 21st, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 21st, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

J.A. Happ Has Tough Outing Against Orioles

J.A. Happ lasted just 3 2/3 innings and gave up six runs against the Orioles on Monday. Lucky for the lefty, the Yankees offence managed to bail him out with a late-inning comeback. These are discouraging results for Happy as he has given up 13 home runs in 52 1/3 innings this season. This is […]

Gary Sanchez Hits Go-Ahead Home Run in Ninth Inning

Gary Sanchez continues his clutch hitting for the Yankees, hitting the go-ahead three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning against the Orioles. The Yankees stormed back from a five-run deficit to stun the Orioles on Sanchez's three-run blast. This is Sanchez's thirteenth home run and sixth against the Orioles this season so […]

Gleyber Torres Hits Two Home Runs in Win Over Orioles

Gleyber Torres continues to be one of the bright spots on an injury-riddled Yankees team. He knocked out two home runs tonight at Camden Yards, raising his total to 10 on the year. This adds to his torrid pace in May, boasting a .340/.386/.585 slash line. Torres will be a big part of the offence […]

Troy Tulowitzki Willing To Change Positions For Yankees

Troy Tulowitzki approached the Yankees and told them he would be willing to play positions other than shortstop. This is a desperation move for Tulowitzki, as he will be blocked from his regular shortstop position by the return of Didi Gregorius. He has never played a position other than shortstop in his career, but he […]

J.A. Happ Struggles Vs O's Again

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ gave up six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings Monday night in Baltimore. Happ has now faced the Orioles four times this season and given up 15 earned runs in 17 1/3 innings vs one of the league's worst offenses. He's failed to complete the sixth inning in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Homers In Minor League Game

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) hit a solo home run in a minor league rehab assignment for High-A Tampa. Stanton struck out in his first at-bat and played right field for the Tampa Tarpons. Stanton has been on the Injured List since April 1 with a strained bicep and shoulder issues but could […]

Giovanny Urshela is Back on Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Urshela left Sunday's game after a foul ball hit him in the groin. It appears that he's fine and no injured list stint is needed here. He'll play third base and bat seventh versus […]

Aaron Judge Did Some Running on Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) was able to do some running on Monday, which is a good step in his recovery from a strained oblique he suffered last month. However, Judge has not been cleared the swing a bat yet, so his timetable to return is still unclear. Judge should quickly be able […]

Dellin Betances Throws For Second Straight Day Monday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) threw off flat ground for the second straight day Monday. He threw from 90 feet on Sunday and 105 feet on Monday and will continue to throw for three more days in order to build up arm strength. The 31-year-old, who has yet to see any action […]

Giancarlo Stanton Headed To Tampa For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) has been placed in Tampa on a rehab assignment beginning on Monday. The slugger has not played since March 31 after straining his left biceps muscle. Last season, his first in the Bronx, Stanton clubbed 38 home runs and drove in 100 runs while playing in 158 games. […]

Barrel Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 8)

We're back to revisit Barrels this time but with a slight twist. Back in Week 4, I looked at players at the very top and bottom of the Statcast leaderboard for Barrels per Plate Appearance. To check out that analysis and a detailed explanation of what makes a Barrel so valuable, click here. To differentiate […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

In the blink of an eye we find ourselves well into the latter-half of May, and as always, we are still trying to find answers and long-term truths. While it wasn't necessarily a week of attention-grabbing headlines, you may have noticed that I have continuously remarked about the surprising starts for the season, so let's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers eight games. There's also an all day slate starting at 1:05pm eastern that includes two early games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/20/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

James Paxton Threw Bullpen Session on Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Paxton is dealing with left knee inflammation, but it sounds like he's close to returning. Paxton believes that he'll need one more bullpen session before he'll be ready to return. The Yankees have a bullpen session scheduled for Paxton on […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday May 19th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 19th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're playing the back nine of May and leaving that "25% complete" sign for the fantasy baseball season in the dust. This time of year has been particularly exciting, as mega prospects are being called up left and right. Many are widely owned and […]

Giancarlo Stanton A Week Away From Return To Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton appears not far away from a return to the majors. He'll begin a minor league rehab assignment on Monday and could return to the Yankees lineup in about a week. Stanton was placed on the IL on April 1 with a biceps injury, and he also suffered a setback […]

Didi Gregorius Will Play in Extended Spring Training Games

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is scheduled to begin playing in extended spring training games on Monday. Gregorius is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees plan to use Gregorius at designated hitter when he returns that way they don't put too much stress on his elbow. There is a chance that […]

Kendrys Morales is Sitting Out on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Morales hit his first home run on the Yankees during Friday's contest. The Yankees are banged up at the moment, so Morales actually has some fantasy value despite his recent struggles with the […]

James Paxton is Still Dealing with Discomfort

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list next week. He was placed on there May 4th due to left knee inflammation. However, Paxton says that he is still dealing with discomfort in his knee. He's scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, so hopefully […]

Rest of Season Starting Pitcher Rankings (May Update)

The calendar's turned to May and we're heading out to the mound for a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for the […]

Rest of Season Catcher Rankings - May Update

We wrap up our midseason rankings update for mixed leagues with the catcher position. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel recently updated their rest-of-season ranks and we're here to break it all down. Unfortunately, catcher is still an utter cesspool when it comes to fantasy production, so don't convince yourself […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 8

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Rest of Season Third Base Rankings - May Update

Now that we are midway through May, it's a perfect time to update our Rest-of-Season mixed rankings and provide some analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Third base has been hit-and-miss in the early […]