Tyler Beede (SP, SFG) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: After putting together some positive starts on the strength of a newfound slider and following eight innings of shutout ball against the Mets, rookie Tyler Beede came crashing back to earth last Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs roughed him up for four runs in […]

Miguel Sano (1B/3B, MIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota third baseman Miguel Sano had been slumping coming out of the All-Star break, but even after waking back up last week he still remains criminally under-owned at only 33%. Over this last week, Sano hit three more home runs, with eight RBI and four […]

Shortest Home Run of Season Now Belongs to Andrew Benintendi

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit the shortest home run of the 2019 MLB season, barely hooking a flyball around Pensky Pole, for a 310-foot "bomb". After hitting a slider from Yankee's starter CC Sabathia, Benintendi's blast was originally called a ground-rule double, with everyone naturally assuming that a home run couldn't be so […]

Dominic Smith Has Stress Reaction in Foot

The Mets placed first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith on the IL on Saturday, as the former top prospect has a stress reaction in his left foot. Smith had been having his most productive season in the big leagues to date, slashing .278/.352/.506, with 10 home runs in 196 plate appearance. In a corresponding move, […]

Carlos Santana to Sit for Second Straight Game

All-Star first baseman Carlos Santana will sit for his second straight game, as he's dealing with soreness in his left shoulder. Injured while diving into first base on Thursday, Santana was originally slated to start at DH on Friday before being scratched late. Apparently still not 100%, Santana will again be replaced by Mike Freeman, […]

Ross Stripling Lands On 10-Day IL

Los Angeles pitcher Ross Stripling exited his start early on Wednesday after experiencing stiffness in his neck but now hits the IL with right bicep tendonitis, retroactive to July 24. Manager Dave Roberts says he looks for him to miss one or two starts, and that the initial neck stiffness possibly compromised Stripling's delivery, leading […]

Dansby Swanson Joins Markakis on IL

In the midst of a breakout campaign, former number-one overall draft pick Dansby Swanson was placed on the injured list on Saturday with a right foot contusion, retroactive to July 24. Swanson had already missed the Braves prior two games, initially hurting his foot when he banged it on a bag while running the bases […]

Nick Markakis Hits the IL With Fractured Wrist

Hit on the left wrist by a 91 mph fastball from Phillies starter Cole Irvin on Friday night, the bell tolled for Nick Markakis on Saturday, with Atlanta putting the 35-year-old outfielder on the injured list after x-rays revealed a fracture. Prior to the break, Markakis was slashing .284/.358/.429 with nine home runs, 55 RBI, […]

Oakland Trades for Reliever Jake Diekman

Less a splash and more of a sneaky splish, the Oakland A's waded into the trade waters on Saturday, sending minor-leaguers Ismael Aquino and Dairon Blanco to the Royals in exchange for left-handed reliever, Jake Diekman. In Diekman, the Athletics make a classic Oakland move, shoring up their bullpen with the eight-year veteran and his […]

Cal Quantrill Set for Traditional Start on Saturday

After being a following pitcher in his last appearance, San Diego rookie pitcher Cal Quantrill is set for a traditional start on Saturday night, when the Padres face the San Francisco Giants at home. Quantrill followed opener Adrian Morejon in his last appearance, entering in the third inning against the Cubs and dominating Chicago for […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 18 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Alex Wood Sharp in Final Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alex Wood, who has yet to pitch for his new team after injuring his back in the spring, pitched six strong innings in his final rehab start for the Chattanooga Lookouts this past Monday and looks to make debut for the big club soon. Wood threw 85 pitches over his six innings, […]

Rougned Odor Homers Twice In Victory

Texas Ranger Rougned Odor hit his 14th and 15th home runs of the year on Tuesday night, in a 7-2 victory over the Mariners, with the two blasts giving him three homers in the past two games. The notoriously streaky second baseman, who once punched Jose Bautista square in the face, is enjoying his best […]

Miguel Sano Homers Twice in Slugfest Against Yankees

Minnesota third baseman Miguel Sano did his part at the plate Tuesday night, in the Twins 14-12 loss to the Yankees, blasting two home runs and driving in five. Sano's boomstick struck for the first time in the bottom of the fourth, when he crushed a chest-high hanging curve 414 feet, with two men on […]

Matt Olson Homers, Scores Winning Run in Extras

Matt Olson crushed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning off of Astro's closer Roberto Osuna, after Osuna had been brought in to put out the fire that starter Wade Miley had kindled. Osuna had Olson down 0-2 before serving up a center-cut fastball that the A's slugger did not miss, […]

Rhys Hoskins the Hero in 15 Inning Affair

Tied at two since the bottom of the sixth inning, when Nic Castellanos doubled in his 37th RBI of the year, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins drove in Scott Kingery with a single in the top of the 15th inning, after Kingery had led off the frame with a triple. The run would turn […]

Caleb Smith Dominates White Sox For Seven Innings

Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith was in top form on Tuesday, shutting down the Chicago White Sox for seven innings, and continues to have a breakout year, making his fourth start since missing a month with left hip inflammation. Smith retired the first 17 batters he faced, finally yielding perfection with two outs in the […]

Trea Turner Hits for Cycle Tuesday Night

Trea Turner hit for the second cycle of his career on Tuesday, as the Nationals waxed the floor with the visiting Colorado Rockies 11 - 1. Turner completed the feat in an eight-run seventh inning for the Nationals, when he rocketed an RBI double off of Rockies reliever, Jairo Diaz. Turner started the game off […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Live BP, Set to Return

New York Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler(shoulder impingement) seemed to pass the last test of his rehabilitation assignment, throwing a 30-pitch live batting practice before the Mets home game against the Padres on Tuesday. Wheeler reported no pain after the session and believed he may return against the Pirates on Friday, although nothing official has been […]

Evan Longoria Rehab Progresses, Hits Off Tee

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria(plantar fasciitis), took the next step in his rehab today, taking grounders and hitting off a tee for the first time since going on the injured list on July 15. While the Giants have stayed hot since Longoria went down - winning six of their past seven games - […]

Matt Carpenter Goes Hitless In First Rehab Game

Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter went hitless for the Memphis Redbirds tonight, in the first of what's expected to be a three-game rehab assignment. Carpenter walked, struck out, and grounded out before being pinch-hit for in the seventh inning. The St. Louis third baseman is on track to return to the big club in time […]

Walker Buehler Fans 11 in Domination of Fish

After three relatively lackluster starts, Dodger's second-year pitcher Walker Buehler reminded everyone who he is on Sunday, shutting out the Miami Marlins over seven innings. Buehler scattered five hits while striking out 11 and walking none and the third-place finisher in 2018's rookie of the year race is firmly entrenching himself as one of the […]

Nick Castellanos Ends Losing Streak With Walk-Off

Losers of six straight, and eight of their nine games since the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers got a needed pick-me-up from right-fielder Nick Castellanos, as the 26-year-old ended Sunday's extra-inning affair against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the tenth inning. An impending free agent on […]

Travis D'Arnaud Stays White Hot With Grand Slam in Rays Win

Former Mets prospect and current Tampa backstop Travis D'Arnaud put an exclamation point on his powerful week at the plate, blasting a hanging slider from rookie Dylan Cease into the upper deck, while the bases were fully juiced. The grand slam on Sunday caps off a week that began with D'Arnaud hitting three home runs […]

Kevin Gausman Dominates In Return From IL

Out since June 10 with plantar fasciitis, Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman was activated off of the 10-day IL on Sunday in time to face the Washington Nationals. Gausman made his return a triumphant one, going seven strong innings before being pulled in the eighth after he allowed the first two men to reach base. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Hits the IL With Thumb Sprain

In the midst of his healthiest season since 2015, Tampa Bay outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the 10-day IL on Sunday after jamming his thumb on a headfirst slide into first base. The news was actually considered good for Kiermaier, as an MRI revealed that the injury is just a sprain and will not […]

Jean Segura Exits Sunday With Heel Injury

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura exited Sunday's game against the Pirates, after re-aggravating his bruised left heel. Segura initially hurt his foot on June 15 but only missed two games, returning to pinch-hit on Wednesday and playing through the weekend. The 29-year-old veteran said the heel has been bothering him since the original injury but […]

Zack Wheeler Close To Returning To Mets Rotation

On the IL with a shoulder impingement since July 12, Zack Wheeler came out of his bullpen on Sunday feeling good enough that the Mets are now evaluating whether or not to insert him back into the rotation during their upcoming series with San Diego. Manager Mickey Callaway still thinks that Wheeler may need to […]

Jimmy Nelson Makes First Rehab Start

On the IL since June 28th with fluid buildup in his elbow, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson made his first rehab appearance on Saturday, throwing one inning for the Low-A Timber Rattlers. The veteran lefthander struck out one batter, giving up one earned run with no walks. Nelson had only just returned on June […]

Andrew Heaney Returns Home to the IL

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels placed starter Andrew Heaney on the IL with left shoulder inflammation, with no current timetable for his return. The 28-year old left-hander said he first felt discomfort during his start against Houston on July 6 but hoped to pitch through it, pitching again against Houston last Tuesday, throwing 103 […]