DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/18): 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 […]

Freddie Freeman Cranks Two-Run Shot On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's 11-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. It is only Freeman's second home run in his past 30 games. The 29-year-old looked like a formidable NL-MVP candidate during the first half of the season but has cooled down a bit since […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Monday's 8-2 win against the Rockies. Muncy took Jon Gray deep in the third inning for his 33rd HR of the season. Muncy has cooled off significantly after a great first half but still has a decent .255/.388/.577 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25

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 […]

Ji-Man Choi Is Main Offensive Star Monday Versus Texas

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi played a key role in the victory Monday versus the Rangers. He would single in the first run of the game. Later, he homered to make it 2-0. The Rays would shut out Texas so those two hits were quite important in the outcome. Choi had four HR […]

Jurickson Profar is Sitting Out on Monday

Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a routine rest day for Profar who has played a lot lately. Ronald Guzman will play first base and bat seventh versus righty Tyler Glasnow. Guzman does not have much upside […]

Derek Dietrich is Out of the Lineup on Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to just be a routine off day for Dietrich. Peter O'Brien will play first base and bat cleanup versus righty Erick Fedde. O'Brien has not hit well this season in limited plate appearances, […]

Joe Mauer is Back in the Lineup on Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Mauer received a rest day on Sunday, but will be back in the lineup for this contest. He'll lead off and play first base against righty Jordan Zimmermann. Mauer has been hitting well lately, so he's […]

Justin Smoak is Out on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Jays want to give Rowdy Tellez regular playing time, so Smoak and Kendrys Morales have lost some at-bats lately. Tellez will bat seventh and play first base against righty Evan Phillips. Tellez should be […]

Robinson Cano Hitting .269 Since Return

Seattle Mariners infielder Robinson Cano is slashing .269/.326/.420 through 119 at-bats since returning to the lineup from an 80-game suspension. The veteran has seen time at first base as well as second base and has added a professional bat to the Mariners lineup. Cano seems to be past the days as a true difference maker […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s a 12-game slate on Monday night, as all matchups start at 7:05pm EST, or later. Three of those games have an over/under of at least nine total runs, with the TB/TEX game leading the way at 10.5 total runs. As for the pitching on the docket, no team is a heavy favorite (-200 odds, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a pretty full Monday slate filled with middle-tier pitchers. With that kind of slate, I generally look to the positive hitting environments, in this case the focus will be on the Rays at Rangers and Reds at Brewers. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25

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 […]

Jesus Aguilar Shows Power Sunday Versus Pittsburgh

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar tried to propel his team into a comeback Sunday versus the Pirates. He would break up the shutout in the ninth inning with a solo homer which made it 3-1. After the next batter followed with his own blast, the score was reduced to 3-2. Pittsburgh would regroup to […]

C.J. Cron With Early Power Sunday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron provided the early offense Sunday versus the Athletics. Cron would hit a two-run homer in the first inning to put the Rays up 2-0. The HR was his 27th of the season. It was also his 14th homer that put the Rays ahead this season. He has surpassed […]

Cody Bellinger Drives In Six Runs Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 3-for-5 with two singles, a three-run home run, a walk and six RBI in Saturday's 17-4 rout of the Cardinals. After a very disappointing first half of the season, the 23-year-old has turned things around in the second half, hitting .290 with six HR, 27 RBI, and […]

The Cut List (Week 25): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 25 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Adam Jones, Carlos Gonzalez, Odubel Herrera, and Starlin Castro. All four players should be cut in most standard shallow formats. We’re in the thick of the fantasy playoff season and we need to own players who are actually producing results. […]

Tyler White (1B, HOU) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White is right on the line, but why? How greedy are fantasy managers if they are not happy with the performance he provides. In the last 14 days, White has one homer with 11 RBI to go with […]

Matt Davidson (1B/3B, CHW) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox corner infielder Matt Davidson shot out of the gates to start the season. He had nine homers with 18 RBI in March and April. However, since then he only has 11 homers in the rest of the season combined. […]

Ji-Man Choi  (1B, TB) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: At 27 years old, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi has come out of nowhere to be a viable fantasy asset down the stretch. He has made an impression in the second half with seven homers, 24 RBI and a .290 batting […]

Ryan O'Hearn (1B, KC) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O’Hearn continues to surprise and give the Royals hope that there are some young bats that can turn this organization around quicker than expected. Power. He is giving you nearly a homer a week. It starts […]

Week 25 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

If you're reading this, then you likely still have some skin in the game. The championship round of the playoffs is starting in head-to-head leagues. Also, there are only a couple of weeks left for your Roto leagues. Whether you are coasting to a victory or scrounging for wins, take some time now to inventory […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's Week 2 in the NFL, but who needs football with a juicy 11-game featured slate on DraftKings today? Two games, CWS @ BAL and TOR @ NYY are tied for the highest expected total with a 9.5 O/U each. Those two games are prime for stacking, but keep an eye on DET @ CLE, […]

Jake Bauers Provides Key Blast Saturday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers came up big in a key situation Saturday versus the Athletics. He would go 3-for-3 with the final hit being a three-run eighth-inning homer that would break a 4-4 tie and be the game-winner. He would contribute an earlier RBI to end the game with a total of […]

Brandon Belt Won’t Be Shut Down

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) got an MRI on Saturday and it showed no change in his knee. Belt won’t be shut down for now, but the club is likely to monitor his situation throughout the rest of the season. Belt had a strong first half, but has struggled in the second […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/16/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a surprisingly large Sunday slate today. The "early slate" features 11 games, and that's what we're focusing around. There are plenty of plays at all pricing levels, meaning we have multiple ways to construct lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 9/16/18. […]

Matt Davidson is Back in the Lineup on Saturday

Chicago White Sox corner infielder Matt Davidson (calf) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Davidson sat out the last four games while dealing with a minor calf issue. He'll bat seventh and serve as the DH against righty Yefry Ramirez on Saturday. He could be a decent DFS […]

C.J. Cron Out for Third Straight Game on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. This will be the third straight game that Cron has not started for Tampa. Ji-Man Choi will bat third and serve as the DH against righty Liam Hendriks. Choi is a solid cheap sleeper option […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Rest On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will rest on Saturday versus the Reds. The Cubs are on game 26 of 30 straight games and Rizzo will get a much deserved rest. Catcher Victor Caratini will replace Rizzo at first base and bat seventh. Caratini has a nice matchup versus Cody Reed on Saturday and is […]

Brandon Belt Day-To-Day

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) was pulled from the game early on Friday, but he said he has no long-term concerns with his knee and considers himself day-to-day. Manager Bruce Bochy said it'll be hard to keep starting Belt the rest of the year if he can't make it through a full […]