May is half over. That's scarcely believable, but it's true. Much more believable but equally true: there are plenty of players that should be axed. April showers can't bring May flowers for everyone, and some players even got that proverb mixed up: they are following up April flowers with damp May production. This analogy is failing, so let's move on to the serious part.Stats are through Friday, May 17. As we say every week: Remember that these recommendations are for standard leagues up to 12 [...]

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 wont kill a season, but why accept losing when you can stream?Streaming can be a risky business. If you do it right and check the necessary boxes, you can win the week. This column wi[...]

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so.Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to[...]

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Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to take advantage of breakouts or impact bats before others sure can.The primary challenge of playing in an NL or AL-only league is often the lack of options regarding adding and subtracting players when needed. I[...]

The Texas Rangers have placed shortstop Elvis Andrus (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Andrus seemed to slow up on his way to first base Tuesday night and was removed from the game for a hamstring issue. The Rangers have also recalled outfield prospect [...]

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left Tuesdays game with tightness in his right hamstring. There is no timetable for his return at this time and he will be evaluated on [...]

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Andrus returned to the lineup on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the hand on Monday, but he'll rest up on Wednesday. Logan Forsythe will man the 6 and hit sixth against A's starter Aaron Brooks, while Patrick [...]

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left the game early in the seventh inning on Monday as a precaution after he suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Andrus was hitless in three plate appearances with two strikeouts before departing. He's hitting an impressive .354/.404/.561 on the season with three home runs, 12 runs, 15 RBI and four stolen bases. [...]

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus finished 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 comeback victory against the Oakland Athletics, just missing the cycle by a double. He moves into sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time list for triples (45), breaking a tie with Ruben Sierra. He trails only Michael Young, who had 55 three-base hits in his Texas career. It is Andrus' fourth consecutive multi-hit game, and he is hitting .529 (9-for-17) with two doub[...]