Luke Voit On Track To Return Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) is continuing his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and remains on track to come off the injured list on Friday for the start of the series against the A's. Voit has been out since late July but should remain stashed in all leagues, as he's been a […]

Edwin Encarnacion Progressing

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) hit in the batting cage and did some fielding and throwing drills in New York on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Encarnacion will see live pitching in the near future and should be an option to return to the team soon. EE has been out […]

Albert Pujols Slugging .478 In Road Games

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will hit fifth Tuesday night against Mike Minor and the Rangers. Pujols has a favorable matchup to produce on several different fronts. Pujols has hit for marginal power on the road this season, slugging .478 with 13 home runs through 55 games away from the friendly confines. He […]

Joey Votto Back From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto (back) from the injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Jose Peraza to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Votto is hitting second against Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith in his first game back. The 35-year-old has really showed his age this year, hitting an un-Votto like .262/.352/.410 […]

Yuli Gurriel Posting 1.110 OPS Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slugging .649 over his last 15 games heading into the team's series against the Rays on Tuesday. Since the All-Star break, Gurriel has become one of the most surprising offensive powerhouses in the American League. After posting a .796 OPS in his first 81 games this season, Gurriel […]

Renato Nunez, Hanser Alberto Back In Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (hamstring) and infielder Hanser Alberto (head, neck) are both back in the starting lineup against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Nunez is at first base and is hitting cleanup, while Alberto is at the hot corner and hitting leadoff. Nunez has been inconsistent from an average perspective, but he has […]

Khris Davis Breaks Out Of Slump

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis broke out of his slump in a big way Monday, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one home run and two RBI. August has otherwise been a struggle for Davis, who entered Monday's game mired in a 6-for-51 drought over the last 17 games. With fantasy playoffs just around the […]

Ryan Zimmerman Nearing Return

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is nearing a return to the lineup, with the possibility he is activated before Tuesday's game. Zimmerman has looked good, going 6-for-16 (.375 average) with three RBI and five walks during his rehab assignment and should at least have a platoon role at first when he returns. Zimmerman […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) said that he doesn't expect to play on Tuesday against the Mets. Rizzo left the game on Saturday and hasn't played since, but it seems like he's improving, meaning he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday. Rizzo is hitting a nice .290/.402/.526 with 25 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday August 27th, 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 27th, 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 […]

Ryan McMahon Walks Off Braves

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon played the hero on Monday against the Braves when he punched the 1-1 pitch over the right field wall in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. McMahon's shot ended the Braves' eight-game win streak and injected a little bit of good cheer into a clubhouse that was […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesady, August 27th 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 […]

Overlooked Veterans On the Waiver Wire

It is the time of year that we need every roster spot filled at all times. We need nothing more than counting stats, lots of them. In searching for guys to fill the roster, some fantasy owners look just at a player's name to determine whether they should be on their roster. This can be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it with a full 15-game slate here and it should be a fun day of baseball with the fantasy playoffs right around the corner. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/27/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on FanDuel! We have 15 games on the slate and plenty to dive into. With the entire world on the NFL grind, there is plenty of money to make in baseball. At pitcher, there are quite a few arms to pay up for. It'll be important to pick the right one. […]

Brendan McKay Hurt In Minors

Tampa Bay Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay (shoulder) has been placed on the seven-day minor league injured list with left shoulder fatigue. There aren't any long-term concerns, so McKay should be an option for Tampa's rotation when rosters expand in September. The team's No. 2 prospect and No. 15 overall, per MLB Pipeline, didn't fare […]

Josh Bell Sitting Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bell has struggled of late, so the Pirates and fantasy owners are hoping a game off can help him round back into form. Jose Osuna will start at first and bat fourth against left-hander Jason Vargas. Osuna could […]

A's Calling Up Seth Brown

The Oakland Athletics are calling up first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Brown was hitting an impressive .297/.352/.634 with 37 home runs on the farm, and he was also hitting .405 in his last 10 games. The 27-year-old is an interesting fantasy commodity in deeper leagues down the stretch, but only […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, August 26th 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 (8/26/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm ET and covers seven games. There is also an all-day slate at 3:10pm ET. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/26/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 22

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 22)

Exit velocity isn't everything. For example, even though we are looking strictly at data from the past month to identify late-season risers or fallers, Aristides Aquino comes in ranked 250th out of 393 batters on this list with an 87.2 MPH exit velocity. He's done OK for himself despite that shortcoming. As always, this is […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Only five weeks remain in the 2019 regular season. Some leagues have already commenced postseason play; most of us are still fighting for positioning. With trade deadlines firmly in the rearview mirror, the waiver wire is your only recourse for reinforcements. A well-timed pickup could prove to be the difference between a championship and a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's schedule in Major League Baseball has a total of eight games, with seven contests starting after 7:05 p.m. ET or after. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/26/19. The lineup […]

C.J. Cron Swats Three-Run Shot

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-2 with two walks and a three-run homer in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Cron launched a three-run shot off Detroit left-hander Matthew Boyd in the fourth inning, giving him 21 homers on the season. The big slugger got off to a fast start […]

Rhys Hoskins Breaks Homer Drought

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Marlins Sunday. Hoskins had not gone deep since August 3 and has been struggling mightily in the second half. Since the All-Star break, Hoskins is batting .168 with only five home runs. Fantasy owners should continue to trust […]

Joey Votto Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) has ramped up his baseball activities this weekend, but he's not yet ready to return from the injured list. “I still have to progress my hitting and make sure from a defensive perspective I build up the volume and make sure I can handle that load,” Votto said. […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With September in sight, that means most of you need to take this season one week at a time. What are the matchups right in front of your nose? Using roster spots for stashing becomes increasingly harmful to your streaming flexibility, so be sure […]

Anthony Rizzo is Sidelined on Sunday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Rizzo left early during Sunday's game due to mid-back tightness. The Cubs are going to give him a day off to rest, but he should be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Ian Happ will […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 25th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 25th, 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 […]