Freddie Freeman Smacks 20th Homer of the Season

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hit his 20th big fly of the season on Tuesday night. Freeman was 2-for-4 with a solo shot and a walk. Freeman is right near the top of the NL-MVP list as he has had a fantastic season. The 28-year-old sports a .320 average along with 75 RBI, seven […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome back, friends, to another edition of split-slate Wednesday. I don't have the best news about the split, unfortunately. There are four early afternoon games that make up the Early Slate, and 10 under the lights for the Main. Was hoping for a 6-8 split, but we'll have to wait for another time to see […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Boy, do we have an interesting 10 game slate under the lights this evening. Pitching looks like it could be tough sledding, as there aren't many reliable arms, but stacking offenses should be a fun exercise with a lot of potentially lucrative directions to go in. There is a four game Early Only slate, but […]

Second-Half Successes - Hot Performances to Buy

As we enter the final seven weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 20: 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 […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 20)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Ronald Acuna cannot be stopped when leading off a ball game. He […]

Chris Davis Goes Yard Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mets. Davis has been an extreme disappointment this season, hitting .162 with 15 HR, 40 RBI, and a massive 36.2% strikeout rate. While he has been a fantasy asset in the past, fantasy […]

Jose Ramirez Gets Three Hits on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a strong game on Tuesday, recording three hits, including a double and a home run. Ramirez was "a triple shy of the cycle," driving in two runs and scoring three of his own. The home run was his 36th, and he upped his RBI total to 89. He's well […]

Jay Bruce Hitless In First Rehab Game

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce (hip) played five innings in right field for Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday and was 0-for-2 with a walk, strikeout and a fly out in his first rehab game. Bruce will play first base on Wednesday. He could be back with the Mets sometime next week if he […]

Brandon Belt Activated From DL Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) from the disabled list after batting practice on Tuesday. Belt will be available off the bench against the Dodgers and will play in the series finale on Wednesday. You'll want to make sure you have Belt back in your lineups on Wednesday. The first baseman […]

Ryan Braun Homers Twice Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun slugged two home runs during Tuesday's win versus the Cubs. Due to his age, injury concerns, down season and the Brewers abundance of hitters, Braun was looking to be the odd man out most days in the lineup, but he might be playing his way into more playing time. Braun […]

Albert Pujols Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman and designated hitter Albert Pujols is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Padres. With the Angels playing in a national league park, the team is giving Shohei Ohtani a break as well. Kaleb Cowart is playing first base in Pujols' absence. Pujols has hit .251 with 18 home […]

Robinson Cano is Playing First Base on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is back from an 80-game suspension and is in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Cano will bat second and play first base versus righty Mike Fiers. Cano is expected to play second base, first base, and even third base for the Mariners. He's a decent DFS option on Tuesday, […]

Ian Desmond Will Rest on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Desmond is 2-for-15 over his last four games, so he'll sit out and rest on Tuesday. Ryan McMahon will bat seventh and play first base versus righty Justin Verlander. McMahon can be avoided in DFS […]

C.J. Cron is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the New York Yankees. Cron was given Monday off, but will bat cleanup and serve as the DH against lefty J.A. Happ on Tuesday. Cron does not have good numbers against Happ in his career, but is always a […]

Tyler Austin, Joe Mauer Back In Lineup On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Tyler Austin and first baseman Joe Mauer are both back in the lineup for the start of a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Austin will serve as designated hitter while the outfield is manned by Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler, and Jake Cave. Mitch Garver will catch for Jake Odorizzi. The Twins aren't […]

Jurickson Profar At Third Base Tuesday

Texas Rangers utility player Jurickson Profar will make the start at third base on Tuesday. With Adrian Beltre's status still not confirmed the Rangers will utilize the flexibility of Profar Tuesday, prior to the teams day off on Wednesday. Profar is having a career year with 13 home runs, nine steals and a .246 batting […]

Ryan O'Hearn Carries Kansas City Offense

Monday night was Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn's night to put the team on his back. O'Hearn provided all three runs that KC needed to pull out a win against Toronto as he drilled his second major league home run to put the game away. Unsurprisingly, O'Hearn has struggled so far at the […]

Jay Bruce Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce (hip) is scheduled to play right field on Tuesday for Single-A St. Lucie in his first minor league game. He will play first base on Wednesday. Bruce has been a massive disappointment in 2018 and has been out since June 17. He could provide decent pop down the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/18): 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 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]

Joey Votto Leaves With Apparent Injury Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto left Monday night's game against the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning with what appears to be an injury. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Bobby Nightengale, Votto had appeared to be limping earlier in the game. The star first baseman went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk before […]

Eric Hosmer Sitting Out on Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Christian Villanueva will bat cleanup and play first base against lefty Andrew Heaney on Monday. Villanueva is hitting .343/.391/.762 with 14 home runs and 25 RBI off left-handed pitching this season. He's a […]

Jurickson Profar is Out of the Lineup on Monday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Profar is 0-for-13 over his last three games, so he'll receive a much needed day off. Ronald Guzman will play first base and bat seventh against Zack Greinke on Monday. Guzman is worth a look in […]

Jose Martinez Looking to Stay Hot on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez has been on fire at the plate lately. Martinez is hitting .364/.462/.545 with one home run and five RBI over the last week. He's hitting third and playing right field against lefty Tommy Milone on Monday. Martinez has collected at least one hit in each of his last […]

Greg Bird Back In Lineup On Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird will return to the lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. He will bat sixth, while Luke Voit returns to his backup role. Neil Walker will be in right field and bat eighth, while Austin Romine catches and bats ninth. The Yankees will be facing off against […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, and three RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Reds. Goldschmidt ended his week in style, recording an extra-base hit in three consecutive games. He has also recorded three multi-hit games in his last five outings. Goldschmidt is now on pace […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 10-game slate on Monday night for DraftKings and some big pitchers will be taking the hill. Yet, only one team is considered to be a heavy favorite (-200 odds, or greater): the Dodgers. We’ll see more from their pitcher in a little bit. First, let’s talk offense. Four games have an over/under […]

J.T. Realmuto Back In Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will return to the lineup on Monday in the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Outfielder Rafael Ortega will lead off once again. Magneuris Sierra and Isaac Galloway will round of the rest of the outfield. Outfielder Brian Anderson will sit. Yadiel Rivera will start at […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - xSLG Risers/Fallers (Week 20)

We've looked at expected slugging numbers in comparison to actual slugging percentage before, so I'll spare you the full explanation. In this edition, we'll look at the last month's worth of data only to find risers and fallers for possible buy, sell, add or drop possibilities. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the […]