Anthony Rizzo Crushes Fourth Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit his fourth home run of the season on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. The slugger finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI and one walk. The first baseman is hitting .240 on the season with four home runs and six RBI, but has now hit […]

Matt Olson Swats Sixth Homer

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson launched his sixth home run of the season in an 8-4 win over the Angels Wednesday. The homer was his only hit in five at-bats, but that's become par for the course for the lefty slugger. Olson's batting average is an anemic .149, but he sports a .313 on-base […]

Aledmys Diaz Progressing Through Injury

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) has started taking batting practice again during his recovery from a groin strain. He is also going through running drills. The 30-year-old has been absent since Opening Day. It is unclear what role Diaz will fill once he returns to full health, but serving as the designated hitter may […]

Eric Hosmer Gets Day Off Wednesday, Jake Cronenworth Starts

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was planned to have the day off Wednesday with Dodgers left-handed pitcher Julio Urias projected to start, but even after right-hander Tony Gonsolin was swapped in instead, Hosmer will remain out of the starting nine. Rookie Jake Cronenworth, who has forced his way into the lineup with his […]

C.J. Cron Will Eventually Require Knee Surgery

Detroit Tigers first baseman C.J. Cron told reporters on Wednesday that he will require surgery on his dislocated left knee at some point in the coming months. The 30-year-old remains on the injured list for the time being, and he is attempting to delay the procedure so he can return to the lineup this season. […]

No New Positive Tests For The Cardinals

The latest round of COVID-19 testing for the St. Louis Cardinals has reportedly not turned up any new positive results. The Cardinals have not played sine July 29th due to their COVID outbreak, but it looks like their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox might actually happen. The Cardinals are just 2-3 and will […]

Yonder Alonso Joining Padres Taxi Squad

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Yonder Alonso on Tuesday from the Atlanta Braves for cash. The 33-year-old veteran will rejoin the Friars, who he played with from 2012-2015, and report to the taxi squad. The brother-in-law of Padres third baseman Manny Machado, Alonso will mentor young bats at the alternate site and provide […]

Jedd Gyorko Crushes Clutch Home Run Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jedd Gyorko went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Twins. The veteran wound up being the hero for Milwaukee after he lifted a Taylor Rogers fastball over the wall in center field in the eighth inning to complete the comeback from […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Picks for Wednesday 8/12

The shortened season is jam-packed full of surprises. To offset these unforeseen circumstances, I introduce you to the Wednesday streamer article. We will take a look at a few hitters and pitchers readily available to get you some much-needed help for a mid-week pickup. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Jurickson Profar Provides Insurance Homer

San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Profar poked a drive over the right field wall in the fifth frame against Dodgers starter Ross Stripling for insurance in the 6-2 victory. The 27-year-old utility man has played all over […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Exit Velocity (Week 4)

We're off and running on our Statcast Hitter Studs/Duds series! Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. Just as we do for pitchers, this weekly series will examine a handful of hitters who are performing surprisingly well or […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday where we have a modest eight-game slate featuring limited pitching options and tons of teams to consider stacking. Coors is out of play on the main slate, but there's certainly no shortage of gas-cans and inexperienced pitchers to take advantage of. I'll be going through some of the best plays at each […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 12, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/12/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight, and it should be a doozie. Pitching is not great at all. Zack Greinke and Kenta […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 12, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Travis Shaw Walks It Off For Jays

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw slapped a walk-off single to push the team past the Marlins 5-4 in extra innings on Tuesday. Bo Bichette was intentionally walked to load the bases ahead of Shaw in the tenth before delivering the game-winning hit to right field. It was his first RBI of the season […]

Luke Voit Hit In Hand, Stays In Game

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit was hit in the left hand by a 93 mph fastball during Tuesday’s game against the Braves. Voit was looked at by trainers but stayed in the game for his next at-bat before being removed for defensive reasons in the ninth inning. Voit has continued to hit well […]

Jose Abreu Hits A Pair Of Doubles

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and two RBI on Tuesday versus the Tigers. After exiting Monday’s game with a sore hip, Abreu was a question mark heading into to Tuesday’s game. The hip didn’t seem to both the slugger and he is now […]

Cody Bellinger Trying To Snap Out Of Slump On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger remains mired in a dismal slump to begin the 2020 season. The 25-year-old is slashing .176/.233/.279 with two home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base through 68 at-bats. The reigning National League MVP will look to jumpstart his bat against Garrett Richards and the San Diego Padres on […]

Greg Bird Activated, Designated For Assignment On Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Greg Bird was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, and then he was promptly designated for assignment. The 27-year-old has only played in 186 MLB games since making his debut in 2015 due to a litany of injuries. Bird will join the Rangers' alternate training site if no other team […]

Jose Abreu In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hip) is in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Abreu left Monday's game early with hip soreness. Thankfully, it was not a serious ailment for the 33-year-old slugger. Abreu is slashing .250/.280/.417 with three home runs and nine RBI in 72 at-bats in 2020. He […]

Ildemaro Vargas Acquired By Twins, Willians Astudillo Activated

Utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been claimed off of waivers by the Minnesota Twins, after having been DFA’d by the D-backs. Vargas played in 92 games all over the diamond last season and put together a .269/.299/.412 slash line in what was primarily a pinch-hitting role. He could factor in in the short-term if Josh […]

Brendan McKay Shut Down Due To Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher/first baseman Brandon McKay will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to an injury to his pitching shoulder. The two-way prospect showed flashes of his potential last season across 13 appearances (11 starts) on the mound, striking out 56 batters in 49 innings. The Rays did not use McKay’s bat […]

Donovan Solano, Pablo Sandoval Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

The San Francisco Giants will be without both second baseman Donovan Solano and first baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval for Tuesday’s contest against Houston. Solano is being held back due to abdominal soreness, while Sandoval is dealing with “family concerns.” It’s been a breakout 2020 campaign for Solano, a 32-year-old journeyman who has quickly barreled his […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Picks for Tuesday 8/11

It's time for another day of the stream machine! Today's feature is a Marlins' stack against lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Marlins have posted a .346 wOBA (8th in MLB) against southpaws and have an exploitable matchup against Ryu. Let's get it! When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 4)

Last week's full launch of The Baller Ranks was one of the most gratifying things I've done with fantasy baseball, and I want to thank everyone who reached out with support, suggestions, and questions. To that end, I got some questions about why guys moved or didn't. Early in the season, projection systems struggle to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/11/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday night with a large twelve-game slate on tap. We have Coors in play tonight, plus other great spots to target as pitching is very suspect on tonight's slate. There are a lot of ways to go tonight and the DK plays should help point you in the right direction. Listening to […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for August 11, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 11, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/11/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Tuesday brings up a 12-game slate for the evening, which in these days is enormous. The slate features a handful of viable aces and […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 11, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/8/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight, and it should be a doozie. There is one race on the mound in Patrick Corbin […]