Welcome back to my Week 25 edition of the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters series for the 2024 MLB season! We're running out of time to make those moves that will get us to the fantasy postseason, so perhaps there is someone in here that can help get you there. In today's edition, we'll take a look at players like Taylor Ward and Dansby Swanson.Perhaps these hitters are about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking in on who's hot (or not) can highlight some notable names. Those ...

Welcome back to my Week 25 edition of the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters series for the 2024 MLB season! We're running out of time to make those moves that will get us to the fantasy postseason, so perhaps there is someone in here who can help get you there. In today's edition, we'll take a look at players like Taylor Ward and Dansby Swanson.Perhaps these hitters are about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking in on who's hot (or not) can highlight some notable names. Those ...

A few seasons ago, the Braves seemed set at shortstop with one of the best at the position in Dansby Swanson, but then he left for the Windy City. In comes Orlando Arcia who became an All Star for the Braves in 2023, but has hit .211 so far this season.Suddenly it seems the Braves are in need of a shortstop again. So where do they turn? Will Alex Anthopoulos pull some magic out of his hat and make a trade? Or do the Braves look from within for a solution?Enter Nacho Alvarez Jr. into the ...

A few seasons ago, the Braves seemed set at shortstop with one of the best at the position in Dansby Swanson, but then he left for the Windy City. In comes Orlando Arcia who became an All-Star for the Braves in 2023, but has hit .211 so far this season.Suddenly it seems the Braves are in need of a shortstop again. So where do they turn? Will Alex Anthopoulos pull some magic out of his hat and make a trade? Or do the Braves look from within for a solution?Enter Nacho Alvarez Jr. into the ...

This week is one of the first real important weeks for fantasy baseball players. This is a week when you could get a discount on free agent players that will not be there for long. As we get closer to June, we are getting to the two month mark of the baseball season. And if you follow the injuries like I do, this time frame is an obvious time to get bargains.This is when we hit the 60-day mark in the season. Players who were placed on the 60-day IL to start the season will soon be eligible to ...

Weekend MLB baseball is around the corner, and there are several key hitters in the injury headlines. Injuries complicate fantasy lineup decisions, so it's important to stay in the know. That said, let's take a look at banged-up hitters Trea Turner, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, Nolan Jones, Jorge Soler, Chas McCormick, and more.This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for hitters, as of May 17, 2024. Some players on this list impact fantasy baseball more than others, but ...

The weekend and the MLB All-Star break are fast approaching, but there are still a few games to go before fantasy managers have a reprieve from checking in on the latest injury updates. There are plenty of hitters still dealing with bumps and bruises -- and we have the latest update on them all. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Corbin Carroll, Tommy Edman, Dansby Swanson, Jose Altuve, Ketel Marte, and more.This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for hitters as...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is back at shortstop and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Swanson was held out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution and had three days off to get right before rejoining the lineup on Saturday. Fantasy managers will want to get the 29-year-old back in their starting lineups, as he has hits in eight of his last 10 ...

X-rays have come back negative on Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's right wrist after he dealt with swelling following Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the positive news, he will not be in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Pirates, with Nico Hoerner sliding over to shortstop and hitting leadoff and Christopher Morel playing second and hitting third against Pittsburgh left-hander Rich Hill. With off days coming on Thursday and Friday, the Cubs have elected to ...

The MLB season is approaching the midway point, meaning the standings in fantasy baseball leagues are beginning to take shape. However, a flurry of injuries can tank a top contender, while fantasy managers at the bottom of the standings can rise the standings by staying up to date with the latest injury updates and finding adequate replacements. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Bryan Reynolds, Dansby Swanson, Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Aaron Judge, and more.This is our weekly...