This article references Adam LaRoche, Adonis Garcia, Andrelton Simmons, Anthony Rendon, Billy Butler, Denard Span, Evan Gattis, Freddie Freeman, Ian Kinsler, Jayson Werth, Joe Mauer, Jose Abreu, Justin Upton, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Cabrera, Pablo Sandoval, Ryan Zimmerman, Victor Martinez, WIlson Ramos and more! Welcome back, readers. Hopefully you've enjoyed the first three segments of this series as we look further into players that broke out in 2015 and others that received the "bust" label. This edition will focus on corner infielders that failed to deliver on their expectations. My selections will be influenced by their respective ADP (Average Draft Position) coming into 2015. We won't be discussing the Michael Cuddyers or Billy Butlers of the world because let's be real, you didn't plan on sol[...]Keep on reading: MLB Bust Players At 1B and 3B - What It Means for 2016

This article references Clayton Kershaw, Juan Lagares, Lucas Duda, Michael Cuddyer, Yoenis Cespedes and more! Juan Lagares will start in center field again for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for the second straight day. The New York Mets will go with the same lineup that produced 13 runs during Game 3 on Monday. Lagares went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and three runs scored. The 26-year-old was able to produce out of the eight-hole while also playing his Gold Glove defense. #Mets not changing personnel for Game 4: Granderson RF Wright 3B Murphy 2B Cespedes LF d’A[...]Keep on reading: Lagares Starting Game 3 In CF: Cuddyer Benched Again

This article references A, C, Michael Cuddyer, OF, RB, SS, TE, WR and more! Michael Cuddyer returned to the New York Mets starting lineup on Monday when they played the Miami Marlins at home. A ligament issue with the right wrist caused Cuddyer to either sit out or have a pinch-hit appearances here or there. He went 1-for-1 with a walk in two pinch-hits while dealing with the injury. It had been 12 days since the veteran has been in the starting lineup. Cuddyer played right field and batted sixth as the Mets went for their eighth straight victory. As the season[...]Keep on reading: Cuddyer (Wrist) Starts For First Time In Two Weeks

This article references A, C, Daniel Murphy, Lucas Duda, Michael Cuddyer, OF, RB, SP, SS, TE and more! The New York Mets expect Lucas Duda back in the lineup once he is eligible to return from the DL, according to MLB.com. The first baseman was placed on the DL on Saturday, which means he’ll be able to return to the Mets lineup on Sept. 7. Duda was diagnosed with a small thoracic disc herniation in his back following X-Rays and an MRI, according to Newsday. The 29 year-old slugger will take some anti-inflammatories while he rests. #Mets now expect Lucas Duda back from the DL as soon as he[...]Keep on reading: Duda (Back) Will Return When Eligible On Sept. 7

This article references 1B, 2B, A, Alex Rios, Ben Paulsen, C, Carlos Gomez, Jacob deGrom, Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson, Marlon Byrd, Matt Harvey, Michael Cuddyer, Noah Syndergaard, OF, RB, SP, SS, TE, Travis d'Arnaud, Wilmer Flores, WR, Yoenis Cespedes and more! Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 19 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week.  There is a shallow crop of streamers this week as only seven teams play seven games. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver wire for your head-to-head matchups. It can also help to mitigate the damage done by underperformers. Check back weekly for my favorite hitter strea[...]Keep on reading: Top Hitters to Stream in Week 19: Head-to-Head & Weekly Leagues

This article references A, C, Michael Cuddyer, OF, SP, TE and more! Michael Cuddyer might return from the DL on Saturday, according to The St. Lucie News. The New York Mets outfielder is looking to return from a bone bruise below his left kneecap. The 36-year-old was scheduled to play in a Gulf Coast League game on Thursday, and then a Florida State League game on Friday, but since he didn’t play on Thursday so his return could be delayed. “It is what it is. It’s getting better and it’s to the point where I think I can come back now. I feel ready[...]Keep on reading: Cuddyer May Return On Saturday

This article references A, Aaron Nola, C, Cole Hamels, David Ross, Jerome Williams, Kyle Schwarber, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Montero, OF, RB, Sean O'Sullivan, SP, SS, TE and more! It's that time of year when teams think about testing their prospects in the majors. Part of this comes with the trade deadline. The other component bolstering a playoff push or simply making the game a little more interesting for fans of lousy teams. This is a game changing time in the season for fantasy baseball managers as well, as many of these prospects have the potential to give rosters a much needed boost in offensive production. Today, three recently called up prospects, and their win[...]Keep on reading: Prospect Call-Ups: Conforto, Nola, Schwarber

This article references 1B, A, Adam Lind, Addison Reed, Allen Craig, Andrew Cashner, C, Dustin Pedroia, Jaime Garcia, Jered Weaver, Jimmy Rollins, Jose Abreu, Kolten, Kolten Wong, Kyle Lohse, Logan Forsythe, Michael Cuddyer, Mike Napoli, Nick Castellanos, OF, Rusney Castillo, SP, SS, Steve Cishek, Todd Redmond and more! Stoneface (micro)brewery on the Seacoast of New Hampshire is FANTASTIC. Hidden in a warehouse space in a commercial office park near the highway. It has no particular appeal, other than the beer. No restaurant or bar, just a concrete floor with kegs, boxes and stacks of beer surrounding a counter with taps for tasting and filling growlers. Nothing Flashy, just great beer. They have this American IPA, referred to as Stoneface IPA, and it’s the winner. It’s the best beer. It’s a perfect b[...]Keep on reading: Cut List (Week 12): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On . . .

This article references Adam Dunn, Adam LaRoche, Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, Anthony Rizzo, Billy Butler, Brandon Belt, Brandon Moss, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, Carlos Santana, Chris Carter, Chris Davis, corey hart, David Ortiz, Edwin Encarnacion, Eric Hosmer, Freddie Freeman, Ike Davis, Joe Mauer, Joey Votto, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Abreu, Justin Morneau, Justin Smoak, Kendrys Morales, Lucas Duda, Mark Teixeira, Mark Trumbo, Matt Adams, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Nick Swisher, Paul Goldschmidt, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard, Steve Pearce, Todd Frazier, Victor Martinez, Yasmani Grandal and more!   What Are Player Tiers for Rankings? Over the last few years in fantasy baseball, the topic of player tiers or tiered rankings has become a trendy way to approach your draft. Often times, in real life, something that is trendy doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best course of action or the smartest idea. It very easily could be something that will be temporary. However, in the case of looking at how to draft your team in fantasy baseball, breaking positions down into tiered rankings m[...]Keep on reading: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: How To Use Tiered Rankings

This article references DEF, Jason Heyward, Jon Lester, Justin Upton, Max Scherzer, Michael Cuddyer, SP, WR and more! The Newbies Spring Training is finally underway, and while some players are still looking for new homes, the dust has mostly settled from the offseason. Odds are that your favorite team is probably not a contender, even with whatever moves they made over the winter, but what about your fantasy team? Here are five players whose new homes in the National League will impact their outlook for the 2015 fantasy season. Jason Heyward You’ve heard the expression that it’s better to be lucky t[...]Keep on reading: Five Players Whose New 2015 Team Will Impact Their Performance (NL Edition)