Joe Mauer Scores Twice On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in his team's 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Mauer's two-hit game raises his season slash line to .278/.346/.375 with six homers, 57 runs, and 46 RBI in 461 at-bats. Mauer isn't providing much pop in fantasy but he gets on […]
Joey Votto Logs Two Singles Against Royals
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with two singles in his team's 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Votto's two-hit game raises his batting average to .285 with an .839 OPS, 12 homers, 66 runs, and 67 RBI on the season. The veteran first baseman started to show some signs […]
Jesus Aguilar Opens Scoring Tuesday Versus Cardinals
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar got the scoring started Tuesday versus St. Louis. He would hit a first-inning homer to put the Brewers up 1-0. He would also come around to score later in the game. The HR would be his 34th of the season which ties him for second in the National League. […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 26: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! 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 player's batting average […]
Ji-Man Choi Cleared Of Concussion
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (head) was cleared of a concussion but is still in the protocol and is being monitored. Choi left the game early after a collision at home plate with Yankees backstop Gary Sanchez. He also needed stitches on his ear. It sounds like Choi avoided […]
Ji-Man Choi Leaves With Concussion-Like Symptoms
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (head) left the game early on Tuesday with "concussion-like symptoms." He also needed stitches on his left ear after colliding with Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez. Choi had a walk in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. He's been a nice addition after coming over from Milwaukee […]
Christian Walker To Have Surgery Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (jaw) will have surgery on Wednesday in which he'll have a plate put in and his jaw wired shut for a week. He'll also be on a liquid diet for a month. It's a brutal way to end the season for a player that had played in just 37 […]
Paul Goldschmidt Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Goldschmidt was given the day off on Monday, but is back and ready to go on Tuesday. He'll bat cleanup and play first base against righty Walker Buehler. Goldschmidt should be a reliable option for […]
Justin Smoak is Sitting Out on Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Rowdy Tellez has been stealing playing time from both Smoak and Kendrys Morales lately. Tellez will bat third and play first base versus righty Josh James. DFS players should consider Tellez for this one, […]
Christian Walker Suffers Broken Bones In Face
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (face) suffered broken bones in his face after being hit by a pitch on Monday and is done for the rest of the season, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It's a tough way to end the season for the utility player. Walker had hit just .163/.226/.388 with three homers […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
I can't believe our beloved regular season is coming to a close. Soon we'll be seeing ALCS and NLCS schedules with two-to-three games and we'll long for the double-digit game slates - so cherish them these last few days. We've got a healthy 12 game slate on deck for this evening, with a handful of […]
NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 26
Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled 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 […]
Christian Walker Suffers Facial Contusion
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (face) suffered a facial contusion when he was hit by a pitch on Monday. Walker was hitless in four plate appearances with two strikeouts before suffering his injury. He'll likely be evaluated for a concussion as well. Walker's season line drops to .163/.226/.388 with three homers and six RBI […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have another massive Tuesday slate as the MLB season comes to an end. There are 15 games tonight, but only 14 on the "main slate," starting at 7 PM EST. Those are the games we'll be choosing from, as that slate features significantly better contests on FanDuel. In this article, I will be providing […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/25/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]
Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger Sitting on Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) and first baseman Cody Bellinger (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both players will get a rest day against the left-handed starter. Matt Kemp will play right field and bat sixth, while David Freese bats third and play first base […]
Trey Mancini Moves Up in the Batting Order
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini will bat second and play first base versus righty Nathan Eovaldi on Monday. Mancini normally bats cleanup or fifth, but will move up to the two-hole for this one. He's been swinging a hot bat, so maybe the Orioles just want to shake up their lineup. Regardless, out of […]
Tyler White Slugging .446 In September
Houston Astros designated hitter/first baseman Tyler White has cooled off a touch after a scorching month of August but is still slugging .446 in September heading into Monday. White has 14 runs batted in through 19 September games and has five doubles over his last 12 games. White has been fantastic in the 45 games […]
Paul Goldschmidt To Sit Out On Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) will not play on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Diamondbacks pretty much out of a playoff spot, it doesn't play them any good to start their star first baseman and risk injury, however, he will most likely finish the season without rest. He should still […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/24/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a 12-game slate on Monday night, so the player pool options aren’t too scarce. However, only two games have an over/under of at least nine total runs. The leading matchup is PHI/COL at 10.5 total runs. As for pitching, three games have an over/under below eight total runs. Three teams are heavy favorite […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Baseball season is winding down, but we're still here to help you churn out some cashing lineups. Though lineups and probable pitchers are a nightmare to follow at this stage, I will be targeting the Phillies-Rockies matchup at Coors Field tonight. While Coors isn't playing as the hitter's haven it has in the past, both […]
Matt Olson Homers In Loss
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson produced the only A’s run of the game, serving as the only bright spot in a 5-1 loss to the Twins Sunday. He finished the game 3-for-4 with a solo shot in the second inning off Kyle Gibson. Olson's homer was his 28th of the year and he continues […]
AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 26
Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled 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 […]
C.J. Cron Drives In Winning Run Sunday Versus Toronto
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron helped power the team to a victory Sunday versus the Blue Jays. He would hit a ground-rule double to drive in the second Rays run and then hit a solo homer to provide the third run, which would be the eventual game-winner. He is batting .257 with 28 […]
Yuli Gurriel Stays Hot With 13th Home Run
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 2-for-5 on Sunday, including his 13th home run of the season, in the Astros 6-2 win over the Angels. Gurriel has now driven in 10 runs over his last three games and is hitting .433 (13-for-30) over his last seven games. Gurriel is getting hot at just the […]
Ji-Man Choi (1B, TB) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ji-Man Choi has been performing steadily better at the plate each month since June, and has settled into a fantastic rhythm all throughout September. In 60 AB this month, he has wracked up five dingers in addition to a remarkable slash of .283/.380/.617 with […]
Jay Bruce (1B/OF, NYM) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce has been a big disappointment this year. Bruce is normally known for his power and routinely provides 30 homers annually. Unfortunately, he has just nine this year. Bruce has slowly bounced back to give you […]
Daniel Palka (1B/OF, CHW) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Daniel Palka has been destroying pitching recently. He has six homers, nine RBI and a .273 average in the last 14 days. His 2018 rookie campaign has brought about 27 homers. Unfortunately, he does need to work […]
Josh Bell (1B, PIT) – Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell has been a bag of mixed emotions this year. 2018 has not been what fantasy owners had expected, particularly following a 2017 season in which he hit 26 homers with 90 RBI. The outlook is trending up […]
Hunter Dozier (1B/3B, KC) – Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Over the last 30 days, Kansas City Royals infielder Hunter Dozier has four homers, 15 RBI, and a .269 average. It doesn’t sound particularly impressive. However, he is useful in most leagues if you just need power. Dozier has a 46% hard-hit rate, […]