Miguel Cabrera's Knee Issue Isn't Going Away

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) has a chronic knee issue that will bother him all season. It was determined that surgery was not an option for now. If Cabrera had surgery now, he'd likely need to miss the rest of the season. The good news is he returned to the starting lineup on […]

Dominic Smith Has Thumb Sprain

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (thumb) was diagnosed with a right thumb sprain after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. He said he was available off the bench on Tuesday, so he could return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has just 63 at-bats on the year because he's blocked by Peter […]

Chris Davis Activated, Starting Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Davis missed just 10 days with hip inflammation. He'll bat seventh and play first base versus lefty Drew Smyly. Davis is hitting .171/.257/.318, so go ahead and avoid him in just about every format.

Ji-Man Choi is Sitting on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Choi will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Yandy Diaz will bat leadoff and draw the start at first base against lefty Ryan Carpenter. Diaz […]

Dominic Smith Out Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday after being scratched with a hyperextended right thumb on Sunday. Smith suffered the injury on Saturday night but said he wasn't too concerned about it. He underwent an MRI exam in New York on Monday. J.D. Davis is in […]

Miguel Cabrera Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cabrera sat out Sunday's game and considered season-ending knee surgery, but looks to be good to go after consulting with four specialists. Cabrera's counting stats are definitely taking a hit this season, but the 36-year-old, […]

Aaron Judge, Dellin Betances, Greg Bird Continue Rehabbing

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique), relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) and first baseman Greg Bird (foot) will all head to High-A Tampa to "start ramping up" there, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge was able to hit in the cages on Sunday. All three players are making their way back from their respective […]

Josh Bell To Sit Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell will be getting the day off Tuesday. This is a normal day of rest for the 26-year-old who was just named National League Player of the Week. Jose Osuna will man first base and bat sixth against Atlanta left-hander Max Fried and doesn't carry much fantasy value at all.

Josh Bell Named NL Player Of The Month

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell was named the National League Player of the Month for his record-setting May. This is the second honor that Bell has received this year, as he was previously named the NL Player of the Week (May 19). The budding 26-year-old led all of baseball with 46 hits and 31 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/4/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 4th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball features all 15 games, and there are very few weather trouble spots, too. 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 6/4/19. The lineup picks will range […]

Cody Bellinger Sitting Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is not in the lineup Monday night vs Arizona. It's a rare day off for Bellinger who is slashing .376/.462/.733. If Bellinger had to sit a game, it makes sense to sit him vs lefty starter Robbie Ray. Alex Verdugo will play right field and bat seventh with […]

Is Paul Goldschmidt's .816 OPS A Concern?

After a power explosion in his first week with the St. Louis Cardinals, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has been underproducing significantly the past two months. Goldschmidt clubbed three home runs in his second game of the season and had an OPS north of 1.000 through April 6. However, he only hit two home runs and […]

Hard-Hit Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 10)

In the latest edition of Statcast Studs and Duds for offense, we're going to shorten the range of outcomes. I will look at leaders in hard-hit balls over the past month only. Also, rather than simply isolating Hard% as a metric, I am looking at the total leaders in batted ball events that qualify as […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Three Home Runs

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Ryan Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with three home runs and five RBI on Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk. With the strong performance, Mountcastle is now hitting .328 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. Mountcastle recently missed a few games with a wrist injury, but that didn’t appear to bother him Sunday. The […]

Freddie Freeman Batting .310 Since Start Of May

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-4 with an RBI during a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Freeman is enjoying another solid season as evidenced by his .305/.391/.562 slash line, 14 home runs, and 35 RBI. The 29-year-old is one of the most consistent bats in the National League and has […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

This point of the season is a rough one for reinforcements on the waiver wire. Pretty much everyone is still trying to win, and with early breakouts long since snapped up and injuries taking their toll as usual, it can be tough to find help that doesn't require a trade partner. Tough - but not […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's slate of Major League Baseball games is short and sweet, with just four total games on the schedule. Most DFS games will feature the three evening games, leaving out the 4:05 p.m. ET start between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 9:40pm eastern and covers just three games. Even with a short slate, we've got lots of contests on FanDuel to choose from. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/3/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/3/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 3nd 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 3rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 3rd, 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 […]

Yuli Gurriel Drives In Two To Pace Astros Victory

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-5 with one double and two runs batted in as the Astros edged the A's 6-4 on Sunday. Gurriel has been invaluable on the defensive side of things lately, playing multiple positions while the team juggles injuries to key players like Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve. But he […]

Albert Pujols Belts 11th Home Run In Win

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols went 2-for-5 with five runs batted in as the Angels took care of the Mariners 13-3 on Sunday. Pujols smacked his 11th home run of the season, a three-run bomb in the midst of a seven-run second inning for the Angels. The veteran has a home run in […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy Both Hit In Cage

Seattle Mariners infielders Dee Gordon and Ryon Healy both hit in the batting cage on Sunday as they work their way back from the IL. Gordon has been sidelined with a wrist injury since May 9 while Healy has been out of action since May 21 with a back injury. The team is hoping the […]

Dominic Smith A Late Scratch Sunday

The New York Mets had Dominic Smith penciled in to bat second and play left field against Merrill Kelly and the D'backs Sunday but scratched him with a sore thumb. It's unclear when he hurt his thumb, but the team stated he will be available off of the bench. Aaron Altherr is taking over in […]

Miguel Cabrera Remains Out on Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Cabrera sat out on Saturday and also had an MRI on his right knee. Manager Ron Gardenhire said on Sunday that many different doctors are taking a look at the MRI results. The Tigers have […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/2/19)

Welcome to the Saturday, June 2nd 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We have 15 games on the slate today, but DK has decided to make the first nine of the main slate. We'll be focusing on those nine games, with one in Coors Field and no projected total under eight runs. Giolito has figured out how to make the White Sox favorites, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/2/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

This afternoon's main slate starts at 1:05pm eastern and covers seven games. The all day slate starts at the same time and includes all 15 matchups on this full Sunday of baseball. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/2/2019. The picks will range from some […]

2019 MLB Amateur Draft Preview

The 2019 Amateur Draft is upon us, and owners are either more excited to get more prospects or to finally get away from the creepy MLB Network nursery ad. While there is still some time for changes in terms of how the draft plays out, there are a few trends that owners should be looking […]