Kris Bryant Returns To No. 3 Slot For Game 1 Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is back to batting in the top third of the order for Game 1 of the wild-card series Wednesday versus Miami and right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara. Bryant had been shifted to the Nos. 5 and 4 slots for the final three games of the regular season, where he ended […]

Cristian Pache, Pablo Sandoval Join Wild-Card Series Roster

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache and first/third baseman Pablo Sandoval were both added to the club’s wild-card series roster prior to Game 1 on Wednesday. Pache, Atlanta’s top prospect and the No. 10 overall prospect in the Majors, received just four regular-season at-bats, but figures to be utilized for his defensive acumen and baserunning abilities. […]

Aristides Aquino, Kyle Farmer Draw Starts In Game 1 Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Aristides Aquino and infielder Kyle Farmer are both among the starting nine for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the wild-card series versus Atlanta and left-hander Max Fried. The duo enter the lineup due to the platoon nature of the Cincinnati order, with both having DFS upside due to their low price tags; […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/30/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We had four games for an appetizer on Tuesday and now we get the main course with a full day of baseball beginning at 12:00 ET. There were a few teams that went with their usual number two starting pitchers in game one, so there's definitely not a shortage of arms to pick from on […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/30/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always check […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/30/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've never seen an MLB playoff slate like this before and likely never will again: all 16 teams are in play for an action-packed daylong main slate. There are some interesting pitching options to consider and plenty of value bats to pick from, as well as some enticing stacks to target. I'll be providing you […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/30/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/30/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game main slate of playoff action. It will be Game 2 for all of the American League Wild Card series and […]

Miguel Andujar Not On Club’s Wild-Card Series Roster

New York Yankees utilityman Miguel Andujar was not included on the team’s wild-card series roster versus Cleveland. Andujar has struggled to see playing time throughout the 2020 season due to the depth that New York possesses, with his latest absence also due to a lack of potential at-bats. In the 21 regular season games that […]

Josh Donaldson Not On Wild-Card Roster

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is not on the team's roster for the wild-card playoff series against the Astros. Donaldson has not played since departing Friday’s game due to a calf cramp, as he was unable to push off on the injured body part during workouts Monday. Marwin Gonzalez will earn the start […]

Ji-Man Choi, Yandy Diaz Available To Pinch Hit In Game 1

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) and third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) are both on the club’s wild-card series roster versus Toronto and are available to pinch hit for Game 1 against right-hander Matt Shoemaker. Choi has not appeared since Sept. 12, while Diaz has been out of the mix since Aug. 31. […]

Chad Pinder Earns Game 1 Start, Stephen Piscotty Available

Oakland Athletics utilityman Chad Pinder will start in the designated hitter slot for Game 1 of the wild-card series against the White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito. Stephen Piscotty will begin the game on the bench but is available to pinch hit, as it appears Oakland prefers the matchup of Pinder against Giolito. Having rejoined […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 29th, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/29 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup  *** Use my promo code NOTBURT to get 10% off any product on the site! *** Good luck in your DFS contests and make sure to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 28th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Reviewing Kyle Bishop's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

My bold predictions for the 2020 season were published on March 4, or roughly a week before everything went to hell. At the time, nobody knew that we'd be left with a 60-game sprint as opposed to the usual marathon of 162. The shortened season obviously changed the calculus a great deal, but it can […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/29/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/29/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's playoff time, baby! With the expanded roster, we are looking at a four-game slate with loads of aces on the docket. So steer […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/29/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday with 4 game slate featuring the American League Wild Card Day 1 action. We have an awesome pitcher's duel between Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole, some young and fun teams in the White Sox and Jays on the road, and a sneaky pitching matchup between Kenta Maeda and Zack Greinke. There […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/29/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After what seemed to be a long shot three months ago, playoff baseball returns Tuesday. As opposed to the slobberknocker of competition that is ahead Wednesday, and potentially Thursday, we get a quick dip in the water with a four-game American League bonanza. As can be expected with Game 1’s across the board, aces will […]

Ty France Gets Two More Hits Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman and utility man Ty France went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Athletics. France has been playing consistently and playing well since his trade to Seattle with hits in eight of his last 10 games with four multi-hit games in that span. It is unclear what France's role […]

Kyle Seager Goes Hitless In Season Finale

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 0-for-4 in Sunday's season finale against the Athletics. Seager was a top option at third base through the first half of the season but fell off and ended with mediocre numbers. That being said, Seager had hits six of his last seven games with two home runs in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/27/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday is the final day of the regular season, and this includes a big slate. My suggestion is to grab a valued arm that can snatch up a W, then load up on bats for a fun day of home runs! The matchups to take advantage of being in Cleveland, New York(Mets), and the Cubs/White […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 27, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/27/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. And now, the end is near, and so we face the final curtain. My friends, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case of […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/27/20 (Premium Content)

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Harold Castro Departs Early Saturday With Apparent Injury

Detroit Tigers utilityman Harold Castro (back/hamstring) exited Saturday’s contest versus the Royals after appearing to injure his back/hamstrings on a swing. Castro missed time earlier this year due to a strained left hamstring, which may have been the cause, but he cedes way to Eric Haase, with Austin Romine shifting over to first base and […]

Willi Castro Exits Saturday With Shoulder Ailment

Detroit Tigers third baseman/shortstop Willi Castro (shoulder) exited Saturday’s contest versus Kansas City early due to a sore right shoulder. Prior to his departure, Castro collected an RBI hit, bringing his average on the season to .349 with 24 RBI. He has come on rapidly in September, making a case for American League Rookie of […]

Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and third baseman Anthony Rendon are both absent from Saturday’s starting nine against the Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin due to rest days. Manager Joe Maddon stated that he wants to get younger players a look over the final two games of the year, which indicates that Trout and […]

Tommy La Stella Returns To Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) has been given the green light to return to the field for the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Mariners and right-hander Justin Dunn. La Stella was removed from Game 1 after being hit in the head by an errant throw following a triple. La Stella […]

Andres Gimenez Lands On Injured List To Conclude Year

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list following his departure from Game 1 of the club’s doubleheader Saturday versus Washington due to a tight right oblique. The roster move ends Gimenez’s rookie season, in which he took over full-time shortstop duties for an extended stretch due to his […]

Kris Bryant Rejoins Lineup Saturday, Bats Fifth

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is back in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox and right-hander Dane Dunning. Bryant has been battling myriad injuries as of late, with manager David Ross attempting to get his slugger’s bat right ahead of the postseason. But even as Bryant bats fifth Saturday, he holds very little […]

Tommy La Stella Exits Saturday’s Game With Head Ailment

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) departed Saturday’s contest versus Seattle early after he was hit in the head by a throw. La Stella had socked his second triple of the year in the sixth, but was replaced by Tony Kemp after the throw to nab him at third drilled him in the […]

Josh Donaldson, Byron Buxton Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) and outfielder Byron Buxton (head) are not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday's contest versus Cincinnati and right-hander Luis Castillo. Donaldson left early Friday due to cramping in his right calf, which has already sidelined him for more than a month this season. Buxton was hit by […]