DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/30/19): MLB DFS Lineups

What's up guys! Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! With the hurricane breathing down my neck, I'll do my best to find the top plays on this slate. In all seriousness, the baseball grind is still on and there is plenty of money to be made. With all eyes on football, we may very well […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 30th 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 […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 23

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 9/3 through 9/9. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

C.J. Cron Homers, Drives in Three

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in a 10-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Cron went deep off Chicago starter Dylan Cease for a solo shot in the third inning. Overall, Cron is hitting .261 with 22 homers, 46 runs, […]

Ryan O'Hearn Reaches Base Three Times

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is still trying to drag his batting average up to the Mendoza Line, but he's on a bit of a roll at the moment. The 26-year-old youngster has knocked seven hits in his last five games, including a pair on Thursday. He's also drilled three home runs in […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Rizzo has been out of the lineup since Sunday due to back stiffness. Manager Joe Maddon doesn't expect Rizzo to be ready for Friday's game, so it's unclear when he'll get back in there. […]

Eric Hosmer Keeps Trucking Along

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 on Wednesday, smacking his 20th home run. Hosmer has received little fanfare after a bumpy 2018, ceding the spotlight to rookie sensation Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) and third baseman Manny Machado, but he’s quietly registered a solid season. The veteran has appeared in 131 of 132 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday August 29th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 29th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Freddie Freeman Launches 36th Home Run On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old has three HRs over his past seven games despite batting .179 over that span. Freeman is having a marvelous season at the plate, leading the MLB […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 29th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/29/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel. With college football kicking off in a major way tonight, tons of eyes will gravitate that way. We still have baseball to pay attention to and plenty of edge if you put in the time. As for tonight, there are six games on the main slate. While it may […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/29/19): MLB DFS Lineups

A relatively quiet day is made even worse with a virtually even split in the slate on Thursday. There are four early games, leaving just six on the later "featured" slate that we will be focussing on. Things get worse when you see the caliber of pitchers on the mound in this slate. Out of […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 22 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 22! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Champ or Chump: Ryan McMahon and Victor Robles

Every draft season, it seems like somebody who had a hot September the previous season ends up overdrafted and ruining their fantasy owner's chances. One of the hallmarks of a successful fantasy season is avoiding these pitfalls, but it can be tough to distinguish legitimate breakouts from flashes in the pan. It's still early, but […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 22

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Max Muncy Injured Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) left the game early on Wednesday after taking a 94 mph fastball off his right wrist. Muncy struck out twice in three appearances before he hit the showers. Losing Muncy for an extended period of time would be a huge loss for both the Dodgers and fantasy owners, […]

David Freese To Return Sunday, Alex Verdugo Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that corner infielder David Freese (hamstring) will come off the injured list on Sunday, Sept. 1. Outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) is still dealing with soreness and won't be activated the first week of September. Freese will return to a bench role for the final month. He doesn't have […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) doesn't expect to play on Thursday, but he's hoping to return for the weekend series against the Brewers. It's coming up on almost a week since Rizzo last played, so his fantasy owners are beginning to worry. It sounds like he's still day-to-day, however. Check back on Friday […]

Matt Adams Out With Knee Contusion

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday after suffering a slight knee contusion on a hit by pitch on Tuesday. Asdrubal Cabrera is manning first base and is hitting fifth against Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski. The switch-hitting Cabrera is hitting .245 on the season with 14 homers, […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (bicep) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Indians. He was pulled from the game on Tuesday with left biceps tightness. The team said it was a precautionary removal and it appears the team is remaining on the cautious side the following day. While Cabrera has […]

Anthony Rizzo Still Sidelined

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. Rizzo has been out since last Saturday but remains day-to-day. Ian Happ will replace him at first base and is batting seventh against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard. Happ is hitting a lowly .214/.321/.443 on the season with just four home runs […]

Peter Alonso Cracks Another Home Run Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso stayed hot on Tuesday in a loss against the Chicago Cubs. Alonso went 1-for-4 with a home run off Yu Darvish. It was the rookie's 42nd home run of the season. Alonso is smashing all kind of rookie records for the Mets this season and remains one of […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 22 - Buy or Sell?

Today's magic numbers: 5/14. Each riser has exactly five home runs in the past two weeks (August 13-26). The names are a little more interesting on the whole than the ones with six or seven (and have been less explored around here). As for falling power outputs, four of today's five have been risers in […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 22)

The final week of August is here and it’s already been a busy time for MLB clubs with September just around the corner. Who needs football, right? Five players featured on last week’s list graduated to the Majors including pitchers Jordan Romano and Justus Sheffield. Hitters Abraham Toro, Willi Castro, and Nick Solak also reached […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 22

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball on DraftKings. While the rest of the world is focused on football, there is still plenty of money to be made in baseball. With the season winding down, it's more important than ever to pay attention as lock approaches to breaking news and lineups. With a game in Coors Field, the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There’s a lot to like about this slate and it should be a fun day with games spread all throughout the day. That’s why we’re going to offer up the best pitching option on the board and pair him with a value play. With that in mind, let’s get to Mad Max!  Be sure to […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday August 28th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 28th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 28th 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 […]

Miguel Cabrera Injured Tuesday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) left the game early as a precaution on Tuesday with left biceps tightness. Cabrera struck out in both of his plate appearances before exiting. This was a precaution, but the Tigers surely won't rush the veteran back into the lineup in a lost season. Miggy has definitely shown […]