DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We only have four games to choose from in the DraftKings main slate (7:10pm EST start time). The NYY/DET matchup will be Game 2 of a doubleheader. They are projected to score the most runs on Monday (5.6 implied run total). While the Yankees are strong favorites (-200), the Angels are a close second (-190). […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We've got an exceptionally small Monday slate, and there are really no "safe" pitching options. That means there is plenty of cash to go around to use on batters. The Yankees figure to be the stack of the day, but Atlanta and Arizona are also intriguing options to consider, even if the ballpark isn't the […]
Scooter Gennett Hits Another Home Run
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett hit another home run on Sunday night, launching a solo shot in the eighth inning off of San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand. The home run gives Gennett 12 on the season, along with a .342 average, .949 OPS, 31 runs, and 41 RBI. Many didn't believe Gennett could […]
AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 10
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 […]
Daniel Murphy Might Remain on DL for a While Longer
Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy is still dealing with some discomfort in his right knee following off-season surgery that is affecting his running. Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports that running, "...still remains an issue but there’s no concern of him hurting himself worse by playing." Murphy is set to be reevaluated on Tuesday, but […]
Waiver Wire Watch List - Week 10 Free Agents
It’s hard to believe we’re through two full calendar months of the season, but here we are. The contenders have begun to separate themselves from the pretenders in both real life and fantasy, but with two thirds of the season left to play there’s still time to make up ground. This week’s theme is certainly […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups
There are a handful of small slates on DraftKings today, with the most appealing one left being the 4:00 pm slate, so this post will concentrate on those four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/3/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy Sunday DFS players. Today's main slate is loaded with amazing matchups for high-priced superstars which makes finding value in cheap options more important than ever (see RotoBallers "Value Plays" article closer to game time). There are also quite a few solid options at starting pitcher in the FanDuel main slate such as Charlie Morton, […]
Asdrubal Cabrera Out Of Lineup Sunday
New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. The 32-year-old veteran has performed well this season (.294/.336/.509 slash line) but is hitting a mere .182 with eight strikeouts and just two walks in his last 33 at-bats. Hopefully, a day off will give him […]
Yankees-Orioles Series Finale Has Been Postponed
Sweeny Murti of WFAN reports that the series finale between the Yankees and Orioles originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as a doubleheader in mid-August. Owners in daily leagues need to swap out any Yankees and Orioles players in their lineup before the […]
Alen Hanson Activated From Disabled List Saturday
San Francisco Giants second baseman Alen Hanson was activated from the disabled list Saturday. Hanson had been sidelined since May 13 with a hamstring injury. He could be avoided for now as Joe Panik returned Friday and will be the team’s everyday second baseman.
Brian Dozier Drives In Two Saturday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, and two RBI against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. The big night at the plate raises Dozier's batting average to .241 with eight homers, 34 runs, and 23 RBI on the season. Dozier slumped for most of the month of May but […]
Week 10 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
Being a fantasy writer, like being a fantasy owner, means being wrong on something of a regular basis. So when you nail one, it’s important to acknowledge (read: gloat about) it. If you heeded last week’s advice and picked up the heretofore scuffling Ian Kinsler, you were rewarded with a week in which he collected […]
The Cut List (Week 10) Time to Let Go?
Welcome to Week 10 of the Cut List. My suggestions from last week were looking good until Eduardo Escobar hit three home runs between Thursday and Friday. That’ll happen occasionally, but I think my suggestions have been sound throughout the year. This week, I take a look at Kevin Pillar, Adam Duvall, Gregory Polanco, and […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 4
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. 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 available on […]
Orioles-Yankees Game Facing Rain Delay Saturday
MLB.com writer Bryan Hoch reports that the Saturday game between the Orioles and the Yankees will be delayed due to the threat of inclement weather. This is not the first time this season the two teams have dealt with rain delays and postponements, so fantasy owners in daily leagues might want to consider swapping out […]
Javier Baez Not Starting Saturday
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will sit Saturday versus the Mets. It’s just a routine day off for Baez who is replaced at second base by Ben Zobrist. Zobrist will bat first Saturday and has been hitting the ball well lately. Baez should be back in the lineup Sunday.
Dustin Pedroia Placed on Disabled List
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been put on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his left knee. Pedroia, who had just recovered from off-season knee surgery, has only appeared in three games for the Red Sox this year and has tallied a single hit through 11 at-bats. Originally, it seemed […]
DJ LeMahieu Returns With A Vengeance
Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu made his triumphant return from the disabled list on Friday night as he went 4-for-5 with a pair of RBI and runs against the Dodgers. It was a LeMahieu special with four singles, and he’s only got one extra-base hit in his last 11 games (dating back to before […]
Daniel Descalso Shines In Leadoff Spot
Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Daniel Descalso went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs in the Diamondbacks win over the Marlins. Descalso was moved to the leadoff spot following the demotion of David Peralta. He will likely split leadoff duties with Jarrod Dyson until someone can run away with the […]
Whit Merrifield Closes In On More Positions
Kansas City Royals second baseman/right fielder/center fielder/first baseman Whit Merrifield had a solid night on Friday as he went 3-for-3 while the team was getting blown out by the Athletics. He also did it as the team’s center fielder, bringing him one start away from qualification at that position in most fantasy leagues. Saturday, he’s […]
Hitter Streamers (Week 10) - Head-to-Head Leagues
Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 10, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week. If someone jumps […]
Daniel Murphy Could Be Activated Tuesday
Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) could be activated from the DL as soon as Tuesday, according to MASN's Mark Zuckerman. Murphy has been playing rehab games for the Harrisburg Senators of the AA Eastern League. Murphy will play for Harrisburg over the weekend and then undergo an evaluation of his knee on Monday. […]
Scooter Gennett Goes Deep Friday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored against the San Diego Padres on Friday. With the big game, Gennett is now batting .341 with 11 homers, 30 runs, and 39 RBI on the season. Many felt that Gennett would have a hard time replicating his 2017 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups
There are six slates on DraftKings today, with all 30 teams playing on Saturday. The featured slate starts at 7pm and spans eight games. I will be covering players in every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/2/18. The lineup picks will range […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It’s the first Saturday in June and FanDuel brings us an eight game featured slate tonight. This slate has a pair of elite pitchers in tough matchups, some good pitchers in cake matchups, and another potential Coors Field slugfest. Vegas projects a low scoring slate, as the 10.5 O/U in the Coors Field game is […]
Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 10
One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is what I tell myself when I'm bidding $6 for Ryan Braun in an Ottoneu league where I need OF help or adding Zack Godley to a pitching staff that has underperformed. These players aren't without warts and could never turn back to top form this season, […]
Joe Panik Activated And Batting First Friday
San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Friday. Panik will return after being absent since April 28 with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Panik has hit .267 with three home runs and could be of use in NL-only leagues for owners looking for help with […]
Dustin Pedroia is Out on Friday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. This marks his third straight game that he's been sidelined while he's nursing some soreness in his knee. Brock Holt is in the starting lineup and playing second base on Friday. Deeper league owners should be the only people […]
Alen Hanson (2B/OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: A former top Pittsburgh prospect, Alen Hanson seemed to have found himself a role with the Giants before injury struck. While starting the season on the bench Hanson played every game from April 25th to May 12th, and in the process performed […]