FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/22/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an interesting 14 game slate on our hands. The pitching options are intriguing, but they're all fairly mid-tier guys with no true aces in good spots tonight. That should make the playing field a little more even and those who are playing tournaments can hopefully spend less time worrying about ownership and more […]

Ian Desmond Sets Personal Record In Patience

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond is famous for his power/speed combination, but he seems to be trying to turn over a new leaf. A very peaceful leaf. Desmond drew three walks on Thursday, and that is astounding in its own right because he's only done that four other times in his entire career. What […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 23

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Yonder Alonso (1B, CLE) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso has a run scored and RBI in each of his last three games started and has three multi-hit games in his last six games. Alonso only has six extra-base hits this month, but he hit a […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

In preparation for today's freeroll on DraftDaily, below you can find my recommended lineup picks. If you've never played on DraftDaily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. […]

Dominic Smith Has Another Solid Day At The Plate

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith originally had the day off against the Colorado Rockies, but he was called upon anyway and he succeeded. Pinch hitting for starting pitcher Steven Matz and playing the outfield again, Smith picked up two hits in both trips to the plate -- a single and a double. He’s now […]

Chris Davis Will Return on Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's contest, according to manager Buck Showalter. The slumping slugger has not played in over a week. The Orioles have been giving him time off to work on his swing. Mark Trumbo will draw the start at first base on Thursday. […]

Jose Martinez Is In Thursday's Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez (shoulder) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. There was some concern about Martinez after an awkward play at first base led to him receiving treatment on his shoulder after the game. It seems like it wasn't too big a deal, however, as he's […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 22

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Ryan McMahon Sent Back To Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have optioned infielder Ryan McMahon back to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. McMahon struggled to find regular playing time at the big-league level, and with first baseman Ian Desmond heating up, McMahon had become a bit dispensable. He was replaced by pitcher Yency Almonte, an expected addition to Colorado's terrible bullpen. McMahon is […]

Joe Mauer Back In Lineup, Bobby Wilson Catching Thursday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back atop the lineup on Thursday to face the Boston Red Sox. The veteran sat on Wednesday against the lefty David Price, but with Rick Porcello on the mound, Mauer is back in his leadoff spot. Bobby Wilson will take over catching duties for Mitch Garver, Logan Morrison […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, with two in the early window and seven on the night slate. There are some solid options regardless of what slate you are trying to play, so I'll try and hit on a few players from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/21/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Today's games are broken into five different slates on DraftKings. There's an all-day slate featuring all 10 games, and the featured slate starts at 7pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/21/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Matt Olson Joins HR Display Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson hit his 15th homer off Robbie Erlin in the third inning of a 12-4 win over Padres. He added an RBI single in the seventh as well. Olson has been slumping in 2018, but his power stroke has come on as of late. His batting average (.237) remains a […]

Dominic Smith Plays Outfield Again, Picks Up Three Hits

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has struggled tremendously going back to the late summer of 2017, but the former top prospect had himself a night on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. After three straight hitless games, Smith busted out of the slump by finishing 3-for-5 with a triple, a double and two runs […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 12: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 12 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season steamrolls through June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]

Pirates And Brewers Game Officially Postponed

Wednesday's Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers game has officially been postponed. There is no date set for the makeup game. The two teams play each other September 21-23, and both teams are off the day before. The Pirates will attempt to host the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, and the Brewers will head back to Milwaukee to […]

Ryan Zimmerman Likely To Return In Weeks, Not Days

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique), who has been on the disabled list retroactive to May 10, is taking ground balls and hitting a little bit, but his return seems likely to be in weeks, not days. Zimmerman was struggling before his injury, too, hitting just .217 in 33 games, and the Nats have […]

Jay Bruce Has Strained Right Hip

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) has a strained left hip, according to the MRI that he took on Wednesday. The Mets placed Bruce on the disabled list June 19, but it was unclear how long he'd be out. Bruce should be back in the Mets lineup by the end of June. Bruce […]

Yonder Alonso Reaches Base Four Times on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso had a great game on Wednesday, finishing 3-for-4 with a double and a walk. He drove in a run and scored two. He'd been struggling in June, hitting just .245 before Wednesday's game, but a strong performance like Wednesday's could be a sign that he's ready to go on […]

Jose Martinez Hurts His Shoulder in Wednesday's Loss

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez received treatment on his shoulder after Wednesday's loss. He hurt his shoulder on an awkward play at first base. He didn't seem overly concerned, telling reporters he'd see how he felt later but adding that he's no stranger to playing through pain. He may miss a game or […]

C.J. Cron Sitting on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Astros. Cron was 0-for-20 before hitting a home run in Tuesday's contest. The Rays are likely just giving Cron a day off on Wednesday. He's been a nice power source with 16 homers and 37 […]

Jose Osuna Starts At First Base

Pittsburgh Pirates corner infielder Jose Osuna will get the start at first base Wednesday. Sean Rodriguez, playing left field, and catcher Elias Diaz will also get starts against the left-handed Brent Suter. David Freese will also spell Colin Moran at third base. According to Rob Biertempfel, weather may be a factor for the game. With […]

Willy Adames and Johnny Field Starting Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames and outfielder Johnny Field will both start Wednesday. Adames will play second with Joey Wendle covering third and Matt Duffy receiving a day off. Field will play right field, Carlos Gomez will be the designated hitter and C.J. Cron will sit. In addition, Adeiny Hechavarria will hit second as […]

Ryan Braun To Have Cryotherapy Procedure On Thumb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will miss his second consecutive game in a row to deal with a thumb issue, and he'll undergo a cryotherapy procedure. This now marks the fifth time Braun has had his thumb frozen and adds to the numerous list of injury issues that Braun has dealt with. This is to be […]

Joey Gallo Starting, Ronald Guzman Sitting Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo will get the start at first base Wednesday. Gallo sat for Tuesday's game as the Rangers are looking for ways to get Adrian Beltre time as the designated hitter. Ronald Guzman is the man who misses out Wednesday, and it appears as though Guzman, Gallo, Rougned Odor and possibly Jurickson […]

Joe Mauer Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Mauer appears to just be getting a day of rest after recently returning to action following a concussion. The veteran infielder was activated from the 10-day disabled list on June 15 and has three hits in 15 at-bats since. Logan Morrison […]

Freddie Freeman Scores Run In Loss To Jays

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't have a huge day on Wednesday, going 1-for-4 and scoring a run. Despite a slight cold spell that saw him hit .250 over the past week, he still possesses a .332/15/49 line. Keep starting him.

Ian Desmond Smashes Another Homer

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond played cleanup in a back-to-back-to-back jack situation on Tuesday as he drilled his 15th home run of the season. Though his batting average is still depressed from a huge dose of atrocious luck earlier in the season, Desmond is second on the team in home runs with 15, has […]