As there are every week, there were lots of players to choose from, but I've narrowed it down... somewhat. I've got three batters, four pitchers, and a reliever with some interesting storylines this week that have caught my attention.Before we move on, let's glance back. For those keeping track of some of last week's topics, Bryan Reynolds stayed hot all week until Sunday, Jarred Kelenic too, and Josh Smith finally didn't hit a home run. Hunter Brown kept dealing and Yu Darvish suffered a ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in All FormatsROSTERED IN: 51% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Josh Smith currently boasts the 24th-highest batting average in baseball, the 16th-highest on-base percentage, and is tied for the 18th most doubles. While Smith has benefited from injuries to other players, the injury bug continues to plague Texas. Josh Jung is on the verge of a rehab assignment, meaning he should be back for his third base starting job soon. Meanwhile, Corey Seager is sitting out today for his third ...

We have familiar names and some newcomers in this edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 12 June 10 through June 16.It's somewhat surprising that some of these guys are still below 50 percent rostered. In place of Josh Jung, Josh Smith is having a career year so far for the Rangers. The trade for Luke Raley has worked out beautifully for the Mariners and both hitters have remained mostly consistent offensively. Plus, the heat of June typically ...

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh H. Smith (face) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Smith is starting in left field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old outfielder will return to action for the first time since getting hit in the face by a pitch on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. The left-handed hitter has minimal DFS appeal in the nine-hole for Texas, and he's gone just 1-for-4 two three runs scored, two ...

Texas Rangers utility player Josh H. Smith (face) had a CT scan done on Monday after the conclusion of the 2-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. They came back "clean," according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Smith was hit in the face by a pitch and left the contest in the third inning. There's still more to come on his status moving forward. Over three games this season, the 25-year-old is slashing .250/.625/.250 with three runs and no extra-base hits. Considering Smith's career .198 batting ...

The Texas Rangers recalled MLB Pipeline's number 76 prospect, third baseman Ezequiel Duran, on Saturday. Duran hit the cover off the ball for AA Frisco this season, slashing .317/.365/.574 with seven home runs and seven stolen bases. He has five-category potential and is worthy of a speculative add in most leagues. To make room for Duran, the Rangers also placed third baseman Josh Smith on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder sprain. Smith went five-for-twelve with a stolen base in his first five...