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Nicholas Castellanos Hits 19th Home Run
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos is fresh off of earning AL Player of the Week, and all he does is continue to mash. On Thursday afternoon, Castellanos went 2-for-4 with his 19th home run of the season coming off of James Shields in the sixth inning. Over his last seven games, he's hitting .379 with... Read More
Ronny Rodriguez Shines at Plate on Thursday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Ronny Rodriguez had himself a big day at the plate on Thursday afternoon, hitting 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and two RBI. Rodriguez did his part in the Tigers 7-2 win over the White Sox, as his solo bomb in the sixth inning off of James Shields was... Read More
Mark Trumbo (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: At this point in his career, you know exactly what you're getting from Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo. The 6'4", 225 lb power-hitter has averaged a staggering 24.77 home runs per season dating back to his first full year in the MLB... Read More
Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo needs to be owned in more leagues, plain and simple. In 2018, he has a .265/.387/.503 slash line, chipping in 15 homers, 39 RBI, 65 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. Make no mistake, an on-base... Read More
Daniel Carlson Wins Kicker Competition
Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Daniel Carlson has secured his spot as the team's kicker heading into the 2018 season following the release of seven-year veteran Kai Forbath. Carlson and Forbath engaged in a heated competition all summer, but many expected the Vikings to choose the rookie after they traded up to select him in the... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Struggles in Loss
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was looking to earn his third straight quality start heading into Wednesday's contest with the Chicago White Sox. The end results, however, weren't pretty. Zimmermann made it through five innings but allowed six earned runs on nine hits, giving up homers to sluggers Matt Davidson and Jose Abreu in... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Notches Two RBI in Loss
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos had a productive day on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the White Sox. Castellanos rebounded from yesterday's 0-for-5 effort and has remained a steady force in an otherwise tumultuous season for the Detroit Tigers. His season slash line... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Has Stellar Day at Plate
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos went 5-for-5 on Monday with a home run, two doubles, and five RBI as the Tigers beat the White Sox 9-5. This was Castellanos' first five-hit game in his career, and it came at a great time as he had been slumping (hitting just .166 over his past 12 games).... Read More
Trevor Cahill (SP/RP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Embattled starting pitcher Trevor Cahill is having a very solid year in 2018, bouncing back from a rough 2017 season in which he finished with a 4.93 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and an eye-popping 1.71 HR/9. The 30-year-old is now playing in his 10th season... Read More
Blaine Hardy Roughed Up Over Five Innings
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Blaine Hardy did not have his best stuff on Wednesday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels, taking the loss after allowing five earned runs and seven hits over five innings. He struck out three, walked one, and surrendered home runs to Kole Calhoun, Justin Upton, and Albert Pujols. The disappointing outing... Read More
Tommy Pham To Rays - Fantasy Implications
In what has to be classified as one of the more confusing trades during this year's crazy trade deadline, The St. Louis Cardinals shipped outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera, outfielder Justin Williams, and right-handed pitcher Roel Ramirez. The Rays, in addition to Pham, receive $500,000... Read More
Shane Greene Records Save Against Reds
Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene shut the door on the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon, doing his part in the 7-4 victory. The save was his 23rd of the year, and he also recorded one strikeout and one walk in the process. Greene now has a 4.11 ERA, but still ranks among the top fantasy... Read More
Matthew Boyd Has Strong Outing Against Royals
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd had a very solid showing on Wednesday afternoon in an 8-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Boyd threw six innings, allowed two earned runs off of seven hits, and walked no one while striking out seven. The win was his first since June 7 against the Red Sox,... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Takes Loss Versus Royals
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was saddled with the loss on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals, allowing four earned runs on seven hits over five innings. He struck out four and walked just one, but this was a rough outing for the 32-year-old as he threw just 59 of his 84 pitches... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Has Productive Night
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos had a solid night against the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a triple while also scoring two runs and drawing a walk. Tuesday night's performance raises his slash line to .301/.354/.508 with 15 home runs, 56 RBI, and 54 runs scored. Castellanos has continued mashing in what has been... Read More
Shane Greene Nails Down 20th Save
Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene closed the door on the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, putting the final touches on a 5-4 comeback win for his 20th save of the year. Greene allowed just one hit and didn't walk or strike out anyone in the process. He is now 20-for-23 on save opportunities and... Read More
James McCann Has Big Day At Plate
Detroit Tigers starting catcher James McCann was the hero on Monday night, knocking in the go-ahead run with an RBI double in the ninth inning off of Royals reliever Jason Hammel. The double was part of a 3-for-4 day for McCann, as he also had another single that plated a run in the 5-4 comeback... Read More
Francisco Liriano Struggles Against Royals
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano was disappointing yet again on Monday night, throwing just 4 2/3 innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs. He struck out six but also walked three batters as he struggled with his control all evening, throwing just 55 of his 95 pitches for strikes. He also hit a... Read More
Niko Goodrum Gets Rare Day Off
Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum is sitting out Monday night's game at the Kansas City Royals. Ronny Rodriguez is getting the start at second base and hitting second in the lineup. Rodriguez could be worth a look as a cheap streaming option in daily fantasy leagues as he's facing the unproven Heath Fillmyer, who... Read More
Blaine Hardy Struggles In Spot Start
Unsurprisingly, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Blaine Hardy struggled to contain the potent Boston Red Sox lineup in his spot start on Sunday afternoon. Hardy allowed five hits and four earned runs in just three innings while striking out three and walking no one. He did have a limited pitch count of 50-60 pitches and was... Read More
Jeimer Candelario Hits Solo Bomb in Loss to Red Sox
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario hit a solo home run as part of a 1-for-4 day at the plate, his 14th of the year. The bomb came in the seventh inning off of reliever Brandon Workman, and it served as the lone run of the game for the Tigers as they struggled mightily against... Read More
Jason Heyward (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: It may seem like Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has been in the league forever, but in fact, he's just 28-years-old. Now playing in his 9th MLB season, Heyward is having a very serviceable year. He seems to have lost a lot... Read More
Andrew Suarez (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to his latest start against the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants 25-year-old starting pitcher Andrew Suarez had been on a pretty impressive roll. In his five starts prior to July 15th (where he gave up four earned runs over just five... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Takes Loss Versus Rays
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann worked 6 2/3 innings on Wednesday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing 11 hits, four runs (all earned), and one walk while striking out five. He served up two home runs in his outing, a solo shot by Kevin Kiermaier and a three-run bomb in the seventh inning... Read More
Joe Jimenez (RP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers 23-year-old relief pitcher Joe Jimenez is going to be getting his shot as the team's primary closer, as regular closer Shane Greene was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain. The severity of the injury is not... Read More
Mikes Fiers Nets Quality Start and Win
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers had another very quality outing on Saturday afternoon against the Texas Rangers, working six solid innings and allowing just one earned run off of five hits in a win. He also recorded six strikeouts and walked just one. The earned run came on a homer in the sixth inning... Read More
Niko Goodrum Has Productive Day
Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum had himself a nice day on Saturday, hitting 4-for-4, scoring a run, and recording his seventh steal of the year in a 7-2 win over the Rangers. He also took a walk, meaning he got on base all five times he stepped up to the plate. Goodrum's season slash... Read More
Castellanos Hits 15th Homer in Win Over Rangers
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos hit his 15th home run of the season as part of a 1-for-4 day at the plate. It was a solo bomb off of Rangers starter Cole Hamels, good for his 55th RBI of the year. Castellanos is enjoying a career year so far, slashing an impressive .302/.352/.513 with the... Read More
Jeimer Candelario (3B, DET) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers starting third baseman Jeimer Candelario has hit for a poor .234 batting average in 2018, but taking a quick glance at the rest of his statistics show that he can certainly still be a valuable contributor in fantasy baseball. He holds... Read More
Mike Fiers Tosses Eights Innings, Allows Just One Run
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers lived up to his name on Monday afternoon, as he was absolutely on fire working his way through the Blue Jays lineup. He needed just 89 pitches to finish eight innings, striking out five, walking one and allowing just one run on a groundout by Teoscar Hernandez in the... Read More
