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
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/29/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

freddie freeman fantasy baseball rankings MLB injury news DFS picks

Kyle Ringstad highlights the top FanDuel MLB DFS lineup picks for 5/29/21, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

We have a tiny little four-game slate tonight on FanDuel, which means we'll want to get creative if we're looking to differentiate in tournaments. It's a little bit of an odd group of games as only one team, the Cardinals, has an implied total over five runs. Thankfully, there are a few non-obvious teams (and pitchers) that we can target tonight as well as a couple of attractive one-offs.

I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for the FanDuel main slate on 5/29/2021. You can see our DraftKings and FanDuel DFS lineup pick for the early slate here as well.

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 check out today's DraftKings MLB DFS lineup picks, and read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports too. Let's get to it!

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

Cash Game/GPP Anchor Play:

Ian Anderson - ATL vs. NYM (9,000)   

Anderson hasn't quite shown the dominant stuff that we saw from him last season, but he has still been very serviceable as a DFS option in the right spots. He put up 46 (vs. PIT), 37 (vs. MIL), 55 (vs. CHC), and 42 (vs. NYY) FD points on separate occasions this year, and he has at least 34 points in each of his last three starts. The Mets have been terrible against RHP this season, holding a .338 SLG (30th), .639 OPS (28th), and a .113 ISO (30th). They don't strike out a ton, but Anderson should have plenty of success here as the Metropolitans are only projected to score 2.9 runs tonight.

Alternate Play(s)

Julio Urias - LAD vs. SFG (11,500)

He's going to cost you and you'll need to get creative with the value bats, but Urias should be worth his salary in this spot. He has exceeded 45 FD points in each of his last three starts and at least 52 FD points in the three starts in which he racked up double-digit strikeouts. Another big outing could easily be in the cards here - the Giants don't strike out a ton against LHP, but they're projected to score just 3.2 runs and Urias has just been too hot to fade here.

GPP Dart-Throw

Justin Dunn - SEA vs. TEX ($6,700)

Dunn is ultra-cheap and he has been solid, compiling a 3.40 ERA (4.82 xERA) and allowing two earned runs or less in seven of eight starts. He posted a nine-strikeout game against the Tigers two starts ago, and he could be in for another high-value outing tonight against the Rangers. Texas holds the third-highest strikeout rate (26.5%) against RHP this season.

 

Want more MLB DFS tools and content? Our MLB Premium package includes our daily DFS Cheat Sheets, Research Station, Optimizer, and access to our Premium Slack Chatrooms where members can chat with our MLB analysts. Check out this recent big win from RotoBaller's RealTalkRaph on DraftKings - join in on the winning!

 

FanDuel DFS Infielders

Evan Longoria - 3B, SF vs. LAD ($2,800)

I don't think people quite realize how well Longoria has been doing this season as his surface metrics (.257/.352/.465 with seven home runs and 22 RBI) definitely don't jump off the page. However, his advanced metrics (see below) and splits against LHP certainly make you take notice. Against LHP, Longoria is slashing .371/.522/.800 with four homers in just 35 AB's. Urias is on fire and has had a great season overall, but he has given up five of his seven homers to RHH and his ERA is much worse (3.83) against that side of the plate.

*via Baseball Savant

Nolan Arenado - 3B, STL vs. ARI ($3,600)

Arenado makes for a top-tier pay-up option tonight on FanDuel. He hasn't been the same force as he was in Coors, which is to be expected, but he's hitting a very respectable .290 AVG and has 11 homers and 35 RBI on the season. Most importantly, he'll be hitting cleanup on the team that has a path to scoring a lot of runs today as opposing starter Seth Frankoff has been lit up to the tune of a 7.27 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over two starts.

Freddie Freeman - 1B, ATL vs. NYM ($3,700)

Freeman has been hot recently as he's averaging 15.84 FD PPG over his last 11 games and has four games between 21.7-35.4 FD points in that stretch. He hasn't hit a homer since 5/18, which just means he's due for one any game now. Taijuan Walker has pitched worse than he 2.05 ERA indicates as he holds a 3.87 ERA and below-average rates in Hard Hit %, BB%, Chase Rate, and Whiff %. He has only allowed one homer this year, but he was a homer-prone pitcher back in the days when he was a full-time starter and Freeman is the kind of hitter who can make pitchers pay for any mistakes.

 

FanDuel DFS Outfielders

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Mookie Betts are great pay-up options.

Tyler O'Neill - OF, STL vs. ARI ($3,000)

O'Neill has been on a bit of a heater as he has two homers over his last four games and four over his last seven. He actually very impressively ranks well in Hard Hit % (87th percentile), Average Exit Velocity (88th), xwOBA (95th), xBA (85th), xSLG (99th), and Barrel % (97th). You'll want to get to some Cardinals bat against Seth Frankoff, who has gotten rocked for two bombs and seven earned runs over 8 and 2/3 innings (two starts).

Mitch Haniger - OF, SEA vs. ATL ($3,700)

Folty hasn't had a great season as he's 1-4 and holds a 4.53 ERA with 11 homers allowed, and his advanced metrics suggest he's due for even more regression moving forward. You have to be pretty bold to stack the Mariners as their lineup is not attractive in the slightest, but Haniger is having a nice season with a .541 SLG (.537 xSLG) and 13 homers. He's also hitting better against RHP this season, slashing .270/.325/.534 with 10 homers in the split.

Tommy Edman - 2B/OF, STL vs. ARI ($2,700)

See O'Neill, Tyler above. Frankoff has been bad enough to want to get to plenty of Cardinals hitters tonight, and Edman will hit leadoff at a cheap price. He had a two-homer, 37.4 FD point output just two games ago and should have ample opportunity to get on base, maybe steal a base or two, and score some runs tonight. Dylan Carlson also looks like a very appealing value play on the Cardinals tonight.

Austin Slater ($2,400) is another great contrarian value play in non-Urias lineups.



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
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Allan Winans24 mins ago

Strikes Out 10 On Wednesday At Triple-A
25 mins ago

Will Shedeur Sanders' Game Translate To The NFL?
Las Vegas Raiders41 mins ago

Raiders Could Go With Offensive Lineman At No. 6 Overall
NFL45 mins ago

Jaguars, Raiders Looking To Trade Up In First Round
Marcelo Mayer53 mins ago

With Two More Multi-Hit Performances Wednesday
New Orleans Saints56 mins ago

Saints Won't Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Trevor Penning
Nick Chubb1 hour ago

Not Interested In Retirement
George Pickens1 hour ago

Drawing Trade Interest
Rashee Rice1 hour ago

Taking Part In Offseason Program
1 hour ago

Concerns About Tetairoa McMillan's Lack Of Effort
Jahan Dotson2 hours ago

Eagles Decline Fifth-Year Option On Jahan Dotson
MLB2 hours ago

Rockies-Royals Rained Out On Wednesday
Zach Eflin2 hours ago

To Throw A Side Session Later This Week
Justin Martinez2 hours ago

"All Indications" Justin Martinez Will Be Available On Wednesday
Zack Wheeler2 hours ago

Records Nine Strikeouts
Jared Jones2 hours ago

To Undergo MRI This Week
Luis Rengifo3 hours ago

Returns On Wednesday
Chandler Simpson3 hours ago

Sitting Out Versus Lefty
Joc Pederson3 hours ago

Taking A Seat Versus Southpaw
Leody Taveras3 hours ago

Sitting Out On Wednesday
Brandin Podziemski4 hours ago

Upgraded To Available
Cam Davis4 hours ago

Looking For Better Fortunes At TPC Louisiana
Corey Seager4 hours ago

Goes On 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain
Michael Porter Jr.4 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Game 3
Minnesota Vikings4 hours ago

Vikings Waive NaJee Thompson, Trevor Reid
Adam Svensson4 hours ago

Making Third Apperence At Zurich Classic
Jonathan Aranda4 hours ago

Sitting Against Southpaw
Jake Fromm4 hours ago

Lions Release Jake Fromm
Logan O'Hoppe4 hours ago

Out Against Pirates
Seattle Seahawks5 hours ago

Cameron Young Let Go By Seattle
Detroit Lions5 hours ago

Detroit Makes Kerby Joseph The Highest-Paid Safety In League History
Davion Mitchell5 hours ago

Moves Into Starting Lineup Wednesday
Seiya Suzuki5 hours ago

Scratched On Wednesday With Wrist Soreness
Brandin Podziemski5 hours ago

Picks Up Questionable Tag
Al Horford5 hours ago

Starts Game 2
Michael Porter Jr.6 hours ago

Practices On Wednesday
Jayson Tatum6 hours ago

Out On Wednesday
Isaiah Stewart6 hours ago

May Miss Another Game Thursday
NYI6 hours ago

Cal Clutterbuck Announces Retirement
Pavel Zacha6 hours ago

Recovering From Small Procedure
Will Smith6 hours ago

Out With Sore Wrist On Wednesday
Connor Wong6 hours ago

Likely To Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Nikolaj Ehlers7 hours ago

To Miss At Least Two More Games
Lucas Giolito7 hours ago

Could Make Season Debut Next Thursday
Miro Heiskanen7 hours ago

Still Out On Wednesday
Blake Snell7 hours ago

To Be Shut Down From Throwing, Might Go For More Imaging
John Klingberg7 hours ago

Enters Oilers Lineup For Game 2
Grayson Rodriguez7 hours ago

Has Mild Lat Strain, To Resume Throwing In A Couple Weeks
Evander Kane7 hours ago

To Make Season Debut Wednesday Night
Edwin Díaz7 hours ago

Edwin Diaz Leaves With Left-Hip Cramping On Wednesday
Gabriel Landeskog7 hours ago

Likely To Play In Game 3
Denver Broncos8 hours ago

Broncos Not Expected To Trade Up In Round 1
Houston Texans8 hours ago

Texans Trying To Move Up In Round 1 Of NFL Draft
Atlanta Falcons9 hours ago

James Pearce Jr., Mike Green Potential Top Targets For Falcons
Dallas Cowboys9 hours ago

Cowboys Could Add Wide Receiver Help With No. 12 Pick
New Orleans Saints9 hours ago

Saints Likely To Address Defense With No. 9 Pick?
9 hours ago

Rams Eyeing Trade Up For Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland?
Patrick Mahomes9 hours ago

Itching To Get Explosive Passing Game Back
Chris Olave10 hours ago

Saints Picking Up Chris Olave's Fifth-Year Option
Jaren Jackson Jr.14 hours ago

Posts Team-High 26 Points In Tuesday's Loss
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander14 hours ago

Notches 27 Points Despite Poor Shooting
Max Greyserman14 hours ago

Aiming For Similar Success At TPC Louisiana
Pascal Siakam15 hours ago

Scores Team-High 24 Points In Game 2 Win
Giannis Antetokounmpo15 hours ago

Posts Big Double-Double In Game 2 Loss
Lee Hodges15 hours ago

A High-Upside Player In New Orleans
PGA15 hours ago

Nico Echavarria Looks To Ride Off Of Elite Putting In New Orleans
Julius Randle15 hours ago

Leads Timberwolves In Scoring In Game 2
Gary Woodland15 hours ago

A Player Worth Watching In New Orleans
Luka Dončić15 hours ago

Luka Doncic Nets 31 Points In Lakers Win
Max McGreevy15 hours ago

Returns To The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Rasmus Hojgaard15 hours ago

In Search Of Consistency Ahead Of Zurich Classic
Jock Landale15 hours ago

Unavailable For Game 2
Sam Stevens15 hours ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate In New Orleans
Jae'Sean Tate15 hours ago

Remains Out Wednesday
Nicolai Hojgaard15 hours ago

Looking To Turn Season Around At Zurich Classic
John Tavares15 hours ago

Collects Two Points In Overtime Win
Christiaan Bezuidenhout15 hours ago

Looks To Sway A Hot Putter In Teams Favor At Zurich Classic
Frederik Andersen15 hours ago

Posts 40th Postseason Win
Akshay Bhatia15 hours ago

Looking To Bounce Back At TPC Louisiana
Carson Young16 hours ago

Looks To Turn Things Around At TPC Louisiana
Kirill Kaprizov16 hours ago

Leads Wild To Valuable Road Win
Matthew Tkachuk16 hours ago

Returns With Three-Point Performance
Erik Van Rooyen16 hours ago

Looking For Momentum In Louisiana
Anthony Cirelli16 hours ago

Suffers Undisclosed Injury Tuesday
Gabriel Vilardi16 hours ago

May Return To Jets Lineup Thursday
John Klingberg16 hours ago

Ready To Return To Action
Evander Kane16 hours ago

Could Be An Option For Game 2
Andrew Novak1 day ago

Making Start At TPC Louisiana After Near Miss At Harbour Town
Ben Griffin1 day ago

Making Third Career Start At Zurich Classic
Taylor Moore1 day ago

Competing With A New Teammate In New Orleans
Wyndham Clark1 day ago

Making Return To New Orleans
Kurt Kitayama1 day ago

Teeing It Up Again In New Orleans
Collin Morikawa1 day ago

Back At Zurich Classic For Fifth Time
Thomas Detry1 day ago

Making Third Appearance At New Orleans Team Event
Terry Rozier1 day ago

Ruled Out For Wednesday
Damian Lillard1 day ago

Will Have His Minutes Monitored Tuesday
Jayson Tatum1 day ago

Listed As Doubtful For Game 2
Derek Forbort1 day ago

Recovering From Surgery
Martin Fehérváry1 day ago

Martin Fehervary To Miss Postseason Following Knee Surgery
Luke Glendening1 day ago

Available For Start Of Playoffs
Mitchell Chaffee1 day ago

Available Tuesday
Cody Glass1 day ago

Good To Go Tuesday
Brenden Dillon1 day ago

Won't Play In Game 2
Damian Lillard1 day ago

Cleared To Play Tuesday
Nikola Jokić2 days ago

Nikola Jokic Posts 19th Postseason Triple-Double
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF