X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/5/20):

Frank Ammirante highlights the top FanDuel MLB DFS lineup picks for 9/5/20, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

Get ready for another Saturday of MLB action! It's a good day to pay a premium for pitching with two aces to choose from. We'll be targeting a couple of Giants in a prime spot against a struggling former teammate.

In this article, we'll identify players who will help you win a cash game and build your bankroll or take down a GPP for a big pay-day. Every player on this list is on one of my own FanDuel teams.

  • I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for the FanDuel main slate on 9/5/2020. Be sure to also check out all the MLB player news including late scratches, and the projected and confirmed daily MLB lineups for each DFS slate. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like DraftKings, and other sports too.

 

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code NEW! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

FanDuel DFS Pitchers

Lucas Giolito - CHW @ KC ($10,400)

Giolito has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. He has walked only three compared to 34 strikeouts in his last 21 innings, a stretch where he's only allowed four runs. This is a hefty price, but he faces a weak Royals' lineup that has posted a .300 wOBA (27th) and 23.9 K% (18th) against righties.

Kenta Maeda - MIN vs. DET ($9,900)

Like Giolito, Maeda has been fantastic this season. He's walked only three while striking out 27 in his last 19 innings, a stretch where he's only allowed five runs. While Maeda doesn't usually pitch too deep into games, he should have no problem mowing down a Tigers lineup that has put up a .307 wOBA (24th) and 27.9 K% (30th) against righties.

 

FanDuel DFS Infielders

Rhys Hoskins - 1B, PHI @ NYM ($4,000)

Hoskins has been on fire of late, going 11-for-24 (.458) with seven runs, four home runs, and nine RBi in his last six games. He goes up against RHP Seth Lugo, who is a good pitcher but he's a reliever who won't pitch more than four innings. Give me some Rhys' Pieces here.

Wilmer Flores - 2B, SF @ ARZ ($2,900)

Flores is the lefty masher, slashing .308/.349/.718 with five home runs against southpaws this season. He goes up against LHP Madison Bumgarner, who has allowed 13 runs and six homers in his last start. Flores should be a popular play and for good reason.

Evan Longoria - 3B, SF @ ARZ ($2,900)

Prior to his 0-for-5 Friday, Longoria was on fire, going 9-for-22 (.409) with five runs, one homer, and five RBI in his previous five games. He makes for a nice pairing with Flores against former teammate Bumgarner.

Amed Rosario - SS, NYM vs. PHI ($2,400)

Rosario has started to heat up of late, going 4-for-7 with three runs and three RBI in his last two games. He's a streaky hitter, so perhaps this is the start of a nice stretch. Rosario goes up against rookie RHP Spencer Howard, who hasn't lasted past the fifth inning in any of his four starts.

 

FanDuel DFS Outfielders

Michael Conforto - OF, NYM vs. PHI ($3,200)

Conforto continues to be criminally under-priced, despite a .326/.421/.539 slash and a red-hot stretch where he's gone 7-for-18 (.388) with two runs, two homers, and seven RBI in his last  three games. Pair Conforto with Rosario for a mini-Mets stack.

Alex Verdugo - OF, BOS vs. TOR (3,000)

Verdugo has been rock-solid all year, slashing .310/.368/.507 with five home runs and three stolen bases. Prior to Friday's 0-for-4, he had gone 14-for-35 (.400) with eight runs, one RBI, and one stolen base in his previous eight games. He goes up against RHP Chase Anderson, who has pitched well lately, but isn't scaring anyone.

Jackie Bradley Jr. - OF, BOS vs. TOR ($2,200)

Bradley is a great cheap option to allow you to fill out your lineup with solid bats despite paying up for a premium pitcher. He's hit safely in seven straight games with two home runs and one stolen base during that span. Pair him up with Verdugo.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!






POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Christian McCaffrey16 mins ago

Is Healthy
Clarke Schmidt25 mins ago

To Return April 15 Or 16
Shane Baz58 mins ago

Strikes Out 10
Mike Tauchman1 hour ago

Begins Rehab Assignment
Wyatt Langford1 hour ago

Launches Another Homer
Nathan Eovaldi2 hours ago

Throws Complete Game Shutout
Michael Petersen2 hours ago

Traded To Atlanta
Matt Fitzpatrick2 hours ago

Looking For Consistency At Valero Texas Open
Corey Conners2 hours ago

Continues Strong Form Ahead Of Valero Texas Open
Patrick Cantlay2 hours ago

Eyeing Victory At Valero Texas Open
Reynaldo López2 hours ago

Reynaldo Lopez To Undergo Right-Shoulder Surgery
Gary Woodland3 hours ago

Showing Great Form Ahead Of Valero Texas Open
Akshay Bhatia3 hours ago

Aiming For Repeat At Valero Texas Open
Alejandro Tosti3 hours ago

A Volatile Choice At TPC San Antonio
NFL3 hours ago

Tush Push Unlikely To Be Banned For 2025 Season
Xavier Legette3 hours ago

Dave Canales Compares Xavier Legette To DK Metcalf
Brett de Geus3 hours ago

Phillies Claim Brett de Geus Off Waivers From Marlins
New York Giants3 hours ago

Ty Summers Re-Signs With New York
Nick Mears3 hours ago

Beginning Rehab Assignment At Triple-A
Aaron Civale3 hours ago

Plays Catch On Tuesday
Masataka Yoshida4 hours ago

Resumes Swinging
Sam Ehlinger4 hours ago

Signs One-Year Deal With Denver
Liam Hendriks4 hours ago

Resumes Throwing
Guerschon Yabusele4 hours ago

Out Against Knicks
Kutter Crawford4 hours ago

Hasn't Faced Hitters
Karl-Anthony Towns4 hours ago

Sits Out Tuesday's Game
Arizona Cardinals4 hours ago

Calais Campbell Returns To Arizona
Lucas Giolito4 hours ago

To Make A Rehab Start On Wednesday
Jevon Carter4 hours ago

Ruled Out Tuesday
Dalen Terry4 hours ago

Unavailable Against Raptors
Brayan Bello4 hours ago

To Make Rehab Start On Tuesday
Julian Phillips4 hours ago

Out On Tuesday
Alexis Díaz4 hours ago

Alexis Diaz Throws Live BP On Tuesday
Jalen Smith4 hours ago

Available Against Raptors
Max Scherzer4 hours ago

Day-To-Day After Getting Cortisone Shot
Lonzo Ball4 hours ago

Still Out On Tuesday
Freddie Freeman4 hours ago

Likely Out Until Friday
Kevin Huerter4 hours ago

Cleared For Tuesday's Matchup
Willson Contreras4 hours ago

Taking First Day Off
Josh Giddey4 hours ago

Will Play On Tuesday
Dalano Banton5 hours ago

Starting Against The Hawks
Royce O'Neale5 hours ago

Unavailable Against Bucks
Jerami Grant5 hours ago

Out Again On Tuesday
Bradley Beal5 hours ago

Out On Tuesday
Ron Holland II5 hours ago

Tagged With A One-Game Suspension Tuesday
Anfernee Simons5 hours ago

Ruled Out Versus The Hawks
Trae Young5 hours ago

Officially Available Tuesday
Marcus Sasser5 hours ago

Suspended For One Game On Tuesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo5 hours ago

Will Play On Tuesday
Jimmy Snuggerud5 hours ago

Ready For NHL Debut Tuesday
Edouard Julien5 hours ago

Making First Start Of The Season
Isaiah Stewart5 hours ago

Suspended For Two Games On Tuesday
Jacob Trouba5 hours ago

Set To Rejoin Ducks Lineup Tuesday
Jonathan Kuminga5 hours ago

Ruled Out On Tuesday
Troy Terry5 hours ago

On Track To Play Tuesday
Dylan Crews5 hours ago

Not Starting Against Blue Jays
Jaylen Brown5 hours ago

Questionable Versus Miami
Jonathan Marchessault5 hours ago

Remains Out Against Blue Jackets
Alex Laferriere6 hours ago

Expected To Return On Tuesday
Luke Schenn6 hours ago

A Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Dante Fabbro6 hours ago

Returns Against Predators
Detroit Lions8 hours ago

Alim McNeill Could Miss Start Of Regular Season
Tennessee Titans8 hours ago

Justin Hardee Sr. Returning To Titans
Washington Commanders8 hours ago

Brandon Coleman Moving To Right Tackle For Commanders
Raheem Blackshear9 hours ago

Returning To Carolina
Kirk Cousins9 hours ago

Not Expected To Attend Voluntary Offseason Training
NFL9 hours ago

NFL Ownership Votes To Move Kickoff Touchbacks To 35-Yard Line
Olli Määttä9 hours ago

Olli Maatta A Game-Time Call On Tuesday
Jordan Greenway9 hours ago

Remains Sidelined On Tuesday
Dallas Cowboys9 hours ago

Cowboys Willing To Make Micah Parsons The Highest-Paid Non-QB
Jordan Staal9 hours ago

Doubtful For Wednesday
Matt Roy9 hours ago

Not Traveling With Team
Geno Smith9 hours ago

Raiders Working On Extension With Geno Smith
Chris Godwin9 hours ago

Buccaneers Optimistic Chris Godwin Will Be Ready For Week 1
Josh Norris9 hours ago

Not Traveling With The Team On Tuesday
Los Angeles Rams10 hours ago

Coleman Shelton Expected To Start Again In 2025
Brady Tkachuk10 hours ago

Not Playing On Tuesday
Los Angeles Rams10 hours ago

Rams Open To Drafting A Quarterback
Kyren Williams10 hours ago

Rams To Discuss Long-Term Deal With Kyren Williams
Aaron Rodgers10 hours ago

Signs "Pointing" Toward Aaron Rodgers Signing With Steelers
Brock Purdy10 hours ago

49ers Optimistic On Getting Extension Done With Brock Purdy
Jordan Spieth11 hours ago

Needs To Find Consistency At TPC San Antonio
Jake Knapp11 hours ago

Making First Appearance At Valero Texas Open
Michael Kim12 hours ago

Looking To Find The Magic Again In San Antonio
Tommy Fleetwood12 hours ago

Is Nearly A Must-Play At Valero Texas Open
Tony Finau12 hours ago

Hoping For Better Approach Play In San Antonio
Eric Cole12 hours ago

Trending In Right Direction Ahead Of Valero
Casey DeSmith16 hours ago

Sharp In Monday's Victory
Mason Marchment16 hours ago

Tallies Two Helpers On Monday
Adam Klapka16 hours ago

Tallies Two Points In Shootout Victory
Ivan Fedotov16 hours ago

Sharp Against Nashville
Matvei Michkov16 hours ago

Continues Hot Stretch On Monday
Luke Hughes16 hours ago

Scores Goal, Adds Assist In Victory
Sam Stevens1 day ago

Enjoys Nice Result In Houston
PGA1 day ago

J.T. Poston Seeks To Contend At Valero Texas Open
Denny McCarthy1 day ago

Keeps Making Cuts But Needs To Make More Putts
Brian Harman1 day ago

Off To A Subpar 2025 So Far
Ilya Samsonov1 day ago

Nursing An Upper-Body Injury
Tomas Hertl1 day ago

To Sit Out At Least One More Week
Ryan Preece1 day ago

Has Three Straight Top-10 Finishes For First Time In His Career
NASCAR1 day ago

Bubba Wallace After Third-Place Finish At Martinsville: "What a Great Day"
Todd Gilliland1 day ago

Has Mistake-Free Day At Martinsville, Grabs Another Top-10 Finish
Brandon Moreno1 day ago

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Steve Erceg1 day ago

Losses Third Consecutive Fight
Drew Dober1 day ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres1 day ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Harry Hall1 day ago

Bounces Back In Houston Last Week
Denver Broncos1 day ago

Denver To Take A Running Back In The Draft
CJ Vergara1 day ago

Gets Submitted
Ryan Fox1 day ago

Showing Improvement Heading Into The Valero Texas Open
Édgar Cháirez1 day ago

Edgar Chairez Gets Submission Win At UFC Mexico City
Vince Morales1 day ago

Drops Decision At UFC Mexico City
Raul Rosas Jr.1 day ago

Gets Decision Win At UFC Mexico City
Saimon Oliveira1 day ago

Still Winless In The UFC
David Martinez1 day ago

Wins His UFC Debut
Kevin Borjas1 day ago

Earns His First UFC Win
Ronaldo Rodríguez1 day ago

Ronaldo Rodriguez Suffers His First UFC Loss
Joel Dahmen1 day ago

Scores Top-20 Finish At Texas Children's Houston Open
Jacob Bridgeman1 day ago

Had Some Rest Heading Into The Valero
Sami Valimaki1 day ago

Finishes Fourth At Texas Children's Houston Open
Christopher Bell1 day ago

Powers His Way To A Second-Place Finish At Martinsville
Chase Elliott1 day ago

Strong Martinsville Performance Ends With A Top-Five Finish
Kyle Larson2 days ago

Collects A Top-Five Finish At Martinsville
William Byron2 days ago

Places 22nd After Struggles At Martinsville
Joey Logano2 days ago

Claims His First 2025 Top-10 Finish After Up-And-Down Performance
Tyler Reddick2 days ago

Fails To Place In The Top 10 At Martinsville
Denny Hamlin2 days ago

Silences Doubters After Crew-Chief Change
Ty Gibbs2 days ago

Earns Best 2025 Finish At Martinsville Despite Failing Cool Suit
Ross Chastain2 days ago

Has A Great Day At Martinsville
Chase Briscoe2 days ago

Has Solid Run At Martinsville
Erik Jones2 days ago

Disqualified At Martinsville For Weight Violation
Josh Berry3 days ago

Has Top-10 Upside At Martinsville
Joey Logano3 days ago

Don't Overlook Joey Logano This Weekend
Ryan Preece3 days ago

Could Get First Three-Race Top-10 Streak Of His Career
Chase Elliott3 days ago

Looking To Continue Great Runs At Martinsville
Christopher Bell3 days ago

Wins Pole At Martinsville, But Can He Stay Up There?
Ryan Blaney3 days ago

Fast In Practice But Skeptical About Car
Denny Hamlin3 days ago

New Crew Chief Has Terrible Martinsville Record
Steve Erceg4 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Brandon Moreno4 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres4 days ago

Set For Co-Main Event
Drew Dober4 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Mexico City
Joe Pyfer4 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum4 days ago

Set For Middleweight Matchup
Vince Morales4 days ago

In Dire Need Of Victory
Raul Rosas Jr.4 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Saimon Oliveira4 days ago

Looks For His First UFC Win
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF