Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrels (Week 3)

Welcome to the first edition of MLB hitter studs and duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. I'll be here on a weekly basis tracking the players whose […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/7/23)

The weekend is here and let's get to it! I'm Brenton Kemp and we're back with some of the best bets you will find on this fine Friday slate. There's a mix of afternoon matchups combined with some evening contests with plenty of value on the board. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/7/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to your five-game main MLB slate! It's early in the campaign, which means plenty of afternoon action as we'll focus on the main, later portion of tonight's slate. Remember, this five-game main slate at both DraftKings and Fanduel locks at 7:20 PM ET. The lineup picks will range from some elite, high-priced players to […]

Alex Call Hitting Second Thursday Versus Rockies

Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call is hitting second for his second straight start Thursday versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Nats are stacking up right-hander hitters in a matchup against left-hander Kyle Freeland as the first four hitters against him will be swinging from the right side of the plate. The 28-year-old Call […]

Lane Thomas Back In Leadoff Spot Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas is back hitting out of the leadoff spot as the Nationals take on the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland on Thursday at Coors Field. The righty-swinging Thomas is seeing leadoff duties against left-handed starters this season while sliding down the lineup against righties as he's also started out of […]

Travis d'Arnaud Back In Cleanup Spot Thursday

Atlanta Braves catcher/designated hitter Travis d'Arnaud is back in the cleanup spot in Thursday's matchup against the San Diego Padres. The veteran hit eighth, sixth, and fifth in his first three starts of the season but will now make his fourth straight start out of the cleanup spot, and it's not hard to see why. […]

Jurickson Profar Hitting Leadoff Again Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder/second baseman Jurickson Profar is hitting leadoff again in Thursday's contest versus the Washington Nationals. Thursday marks the fourth game of the season for Profar and the fourth time he's hit out of the leadoff spot as the trend continues. Signed late in spring training, Profar has scuffled out of the gate in […]

Charlie Blackmon Returns To Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is set to return to the lineup after sitting out of Tuesday's contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blackmon made a pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday but also got Wednesday off as the Rockies were idle. It's been a hot start to the season for the veteran as Blackmon is 7-for-21 (.333) […]

Dustin May Gets The Ball Thursday Versus D-backs

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May will get the start Thursday as the Dodgers travel to take on the D-backs in Arizona. Thursday marks the second start of the season for May who was excellent in his first start of the season against these same D-backs in Los Angeles on March 31. The right-hander […]

Spencer Strider Starts Thursday Versus Padres

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will get the starting nod Thursday when the club hosts the visiting San Diego Padres. It should be a fun matchup between Strider and Padres starter Blake Snell while it's a stiff test for Strider coming off an electric rookie campaign. The right-hander burst onto the scene with a 2.67 […]

Lance Lynn Gets The Start Thursday Versus Giants

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn will take the ball Thursday as the White Sox play host to the visiting San Francisco Giants. Lynn was solid in his first outing of the season on March 31 against the Astros in Houston as he turned in 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball on three hits […]

Chris Sale Gets The Ball Against Tigers Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale will start Thursday's road game against the Detroit Tigers. It's the second start of the season for the veteran after he was rocked for seven earned runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- with two walks against six strikeouts in just three innings of work […]

Spencer Turnbull Toes Rubber Versus Red Sox Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull will take the ball Thursday for the Tigers' home opener versus the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander made his first regular-season start since May of 2021 last week against the Rays but was rocked for seven runs on eight hits and three walks across just 2 1/3 innings of […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/6/23)

It's Thursday and we have plenty of matinee baseball on tap with a couple of games going down in the evening. Unfortunately, my picks got off to a rough start on Opening Day as I went 0-2 and dropped a pair of units on the day. It's early with many peaks and valleys ahead so […]

Cal Raleigh Moves Up To Cleanup Spot Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is being moved up to the cleanup spot for Wednesday's matchup against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels. Wednesday marks the fifth start of the season for the switch-hitting backstop but the first out of the cleanup spot as he has hit out of the five-hole in each of […]

Hunter Gaddis Gets The Starting Nod Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Hunter Gaddis will start Wednesday's contest against the Oakland A's. It was a tough season opener for the right-hander in Seattle as he yielded four earned runs on five hits and a walk across just 3 2/3 innings of work. He struck out four in the outing and did not factor […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Day-To-Day With Shoulder Stinger

Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is listed as day-to-day with a right-shoulder stinger. Chisholm was injured sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt and was escorted off the field by an athletic trainer while Bryan De La Cruz replaced him in center field. While he singled prior to departing, it's been […]

Kyle Muller Toes The Rubber Wednesday

Oakland A's starting pitcher Kyle Muller will start Wednesday afternoon's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. The hulking 25-year-old started on Opening Day for the A's, turning in five innings of one-run ball with three strikeouts against just one walk as part of a no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels, going toe-to-toe against Shohei Ohtani […]

Josh Donaldson Departs Early Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson left Wednesday's game early with what appeared to be a leg injury. Isiah Kiner-Falefa replaced him at third base. Donaldson is off to a slow start this season, going just 2-for-15 (.133) with one home run and one walk across 16 trips to the plate prior to Wednesday's […]

MJ Melendez Out Of Starting Lineup Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez is out of the starting lineup Tuesday when the Royals take on the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. It's the first day off for Melendez so far this season as he made his first appearance behind the plate Monday with Salvador Perez out of the lineup. The 24-year-old made an […]

Edward Olivares Hitting Second Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares is starting Tuesday's game and hitting out of the two-hole as he takes on the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Tuesday marks the third start of the season for Olivares but the first out of the two-spot, as he has hit sixth and ninth in his first […]

Nick Gordon Leading Off Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Nick Gordon is hitting out of the leadoff spot Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Gordon has appeared in four games for the Twins so far this season while hitting sixth in the lineup each time. The 27-year-old is just 1-for-10 on the young season but was productive in his first full […]

David Dahl Back In Lineup Again Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder David Dahl is right back in the starting lineup Tuesday after coming up clutch in Monday's come-from-behind victory. Dahl hit a ninth-inning solo home run to tie the game at four before Ha-Seong Kim followed up with a home run of his own to walk off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Signed […]

Yu Darvish To Make Season Debut Tuesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is set to make his 2023 season debut Tuesday as he starts against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Darvish, who recently helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic, was slowed down in camp following his return but gets his campaign kicked off on Tuesday. The 36-year-old right-hander was surprisingly given […]

Jake Fraley Hitting Third Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is hitting third Tuesday when the Reds take on the Chicago Cubs. Fraley is off to a hot start this season as he's gone 4-for-9 with a home run and a double while also drawing a pair of walks in 11 trips to the plate. The 27-year-old was a strong […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/4/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday and we have a big MLB DFS slate on our hands! Both DraftKings and FanDuel boast 11-game main slates this evening as we look to capitalize early in the week. Remember, this 11-game main slate at both DraftKings and Fanduel locks at 7:05 PM ET. The lineup picks will range from some elite […]

Conner Capel Starting In Right Field Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Conner Capel is hitting fifth and playing right field Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Capel has appeared in two games so far this season but has made just four trips to the plate, going 1-for-4 in that time with a pair of strikeouts. The 25-year-old enjoyed a productive MLB debut last season […]

MJ Melendez Hitting Leadoff Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez is hitting leadoff and catching Monday night versus the Toronto Blue Jays. One of the more interesting fantasy players due to his high upside and defensive versatility, Melendez has gone hitless in three games to begin the season but Monday marks the first time he will see action behind […]

Kerry Carpenter Hitting Cleanup Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter will hit out of the cleanup spot Monday versus the Houston Astros. Tigers skipper A.J. Hinch is rewarding the 25-year-old after he went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a pair of runs scored Saturday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Carpenter exploded for a .331 batting average with eight home […]

Anthony Rendon Suspended Five Games

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has been suspended five games by Major League Baseball following an interaction with a fan after an Opening Day loss versus the Oakland A's. Video footage showed Rendon grabbing the shirt of a fan as the Angels departed the playing field before attempting to strike the fan with […]