Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith was the offensive hero Monday versus the Athletics. In a 0-0 game in the 13th inning, he would drive in the only run of the game. Before the game, he had been moved up into the leadoff spot when Brad Miller was taken out of the starting lineup. Miller had been hit in the left eye off a ricochet off a batting net. He would come in off the bench later in the game so he is likely fine going forward. He may have very little power but Smith is batting .297 with [...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller was scratched from Monday's game with a facial contusion sustained during batting practice. There does not seem to be a huge amount of concern coming from the Rays, so it seems unlikely that Miller misses much time. Miller is hitting .246 with five home runs in 150 plate appearances. Christian Arroyo will take Miller's spot and hit sixth, but the biggest effect for fantasy on Monday is Mallex Smith moving to the leadoff spot. Impressive performances from [...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller had a big night offensively against the Orioles Sunday. He would hit a solo HR (his fifth of the season) to go with a double. He would score twice while driving in three. Miller is most likely a deep league option, especially if he gets the occasional game at second base which he did Saturday. Part of his appeal is the specter of a return to his 30 home runs of 2016, and his place in the order suggests he may have upside. He is only hitting .246 on the se[...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller scored twice in Game 2 of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He would score twice and drive in a run. In the past three games, Miller went 5-for-13 with three runs scored and a home run. He is still only hitting .244 on the season. Miller is most likely a deep league option, especially if he gets the occasional game at second base which he did Saturday. Part of his appeal is the specter of a return to his 30 home runs of 2016, and his place in [...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller did not start the game but still impacted it Friday versus Toronto. He came in off the bench to take over the DH spot and hit a two-run HR. It was his third of the season and brings his season RBI total to 12. Miller is most likely a deep league option, especially if he ever gets the long-rumored occasional game at second base. Part of his appeal is the specter of a return to his 30 home runs of 2016, but his place in the order suggests he may have upside[...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller hit a ninth-inning home run versus Detroit Monday. It would end up being the game-winning run. It was his second HR of the season.It has been noted previously that Miller could play some second base on certain occasions if the Rays want to get both C.J. Cron and Miller into the lineup that day. Miller is most likely a deep league option that merely has the temptation of the specter of a return to his 30 home runs of 2016, but his place in the order sugges[...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller has a good history against opposing starting pitcher Rick Porcello. In 45 career plate appearances against Porcello, Miller has five home runs, five doubles and 11 RBI. In all Miller is batting .279 against the Red Sox pitcher. Miller has been struggling this season, but a match-up against a pitcher he has good history with might just be enough to kick start his season. Miller's past success against Porcello makes him a good DFS play Sunday.

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller scored twice versus the Orioles on Thursday. The previous day, he drove in two runs. It has been noted previously that Miller could play some second base on certain occasions if the Rays want to get both C.J. Cron and Miller into the lineup that day. Miller is most likely a deep league option that merely has the temptation of the specter of a return to his 30 home runs of 2016, but his place in the order suggests he may have upside.

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller drove in two runs [...]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller (hamstring) will play his second rehab game [...]