Justin Turner Could Return Off Injured List Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner could be back in the club’s starting lineup as soon as Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts revealed prior to Monday’s contest against the Padres. Turner last played Aug. 28 as he deals with a strained left hamstring, remaining an excellent source of on-base percentage (.384) through his first 32 […]

Gio Urshela To Be Activated Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) remains on schedule to be activated on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Urshela has been able to take on-field batting practices and workouts without any setbacks. The 28-year-old has been out of the lineup since Sept. 3, but he was enjoying a productive season up until […]

Tony Kemp Starting Monday, Nate Orf Scratched

Oakland Athletics infielder Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat ninth against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Nate Orf was in the original lineup playing third base, but now Kemp has drawn in, and Tommy La Stella has shifted to the hot corner. Kemp and […]

Jake Lamb Signs With Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have signed third baseman Jake Lamb to add to their infield depth after losing Matt Chapman (hip) for the remainder of 2020. Lamb was hitting .116 with just two runs and one RBI in 50 plate-appearances before being released by Arizona earlier this season. Lamb has some name-recognition in fantasy as he […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Picks for 9/14/20

It's another manic Monday, so you know what time it is - it's time to dig deep and find some streamers. Today is a tough day for pitcher streamers, so we'll roll the dice on a formerly hyped Pirates' prospect. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching […]

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 9

The end is nigh. If you're reading this, then congratulations! You're probably in the playoffs. But that doesn't mean you can take the foot off the gas. With the possibility of games being suddenly canceled still hanging over the final few weeks of play, you always have to be ready to quickly sub in replacements. […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

This is the second-to-last waiver wire article of the 2020 fantasy baseball season. As fast as it has come, it has quickly gone and although it has been a wild and crazy ride, there is still about two weeks left and you can still make an impact in your standings. Let's dive in and see […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Congratulations to those of you staying focused while the undisciplined get distracted by fantasy football. These next two weeks will be chaotic, what with doubleheaders and matchups representing such an increased percentage of the baseball season. Harness the lightning and let's get these titles. […]

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for September 14 through September 20. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 9

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

If you’re looking for a newcomer to boost your rotation or lineup down the stretch, there could be a few recent call-ups worth considering. As for dynasty owners, whether you’re competing down the stretch or building for next year, there will certainly be several names to keep on your radar through the season’s final stretch. […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. In recent weeks we switched up the format of this article a bit, to cover a larger pool of players and to discuss trends being seen by fantasy baseball managers across a large number of leagues, based on ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week. Injuries have always […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/14/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel 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 the weather […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/14/20): MLB DFS Lineups

So, this is a weird Monday slate, with multiple double-headers being played (and ignored by DraftKings). We only seven games on the main slate and lock comes early at 4:10 ET. Weird or not, there still some fun on the slate, although tricky. A lot of the best bats are the highest-priced and you definitely […]

Jeff McNeil Leaves Sunday's Game With Gastrointestinal Issue

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil went 1-for-2 with a run scored in the Mets' 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday before leaving the game. The Mets reported that McNeil was dealing with gastrointestinal discomfort, but was feeling better by the time the contest ended. Managers should keep an eye on this […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/14/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's hard to believe that there are only two weeks of the regular season left, but we are already halfway through September, and the playoff races are heating up more by the day. Unfortunately, there are only four games eligible to play on FanDuel today because of some doubleheaders and makeups, but we will power […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/14/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/14/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 7-game slate on tap tonight on DK and a 4-game slate on FD. It is a really tough slate to navigate. […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 13th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 10-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Suarez connected for a solo shot off St. Louis reliever Jake Woodford in the eighth inning, adding on another insurance run in the win. Suarez got off to […]

Gio Urshela Hitting At Alternate Site

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) is hitting at the team’s alternate site on Sunday, keeping him in line to rejoin the major league lineup as soon as he’s eligible on Tuesday. With outfielder and DH Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) also likely to return sometime this week or early next week, the Yankees are […]

Jose Ramirez Connects For 11th Home Run

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, two runs scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Twins. Ramirez took Rich Hill yard in the fourth inning to record his 11th home run of the season. After missing one game with a hand injury Thursday, Ramirez has […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/13/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Today kicks off a Sunday filled with sports and a sizeable 11-game slate. Pitching has one real ace to select, and many value plays that will leave us plenty in the budget to load up on bats. There are two good stacks with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. As always, win big […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 13th 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 13, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/13/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It may be the kickoff to the NFL season but we still have baseball to play and time is quickly running out. It's just […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/13/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/13 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 RING to get 10% off any product on the site! *** Good luck in your DFS contests and make sure to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/13/20)

There's nothing like spending your Sunday afternoon lounging on the couch and watching your DFS stack of hitters mash. Today we're going to help that become a reality for you. I'll take a look at each position and build a lineup using my favorite plays on the slate. Our goal here is to take down […]

Brian Anderson Stays Hot On Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson stayed hot on Saturday, driving in three runs and scoring one of his own. Anderson went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a single, lifting his batting average to .273 and his OPS to .828. The home run was his sixth, tying him for the team lead, and the […]

Willi Castro (3B/SS, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers have been better than expected this year and despite sporting a 20-24 record and likely missing out on the playoffs, they have some exciting players on their roster including infielder Willi Castro. Castro didn't make his season debut until August […]

Vimael Machin Singles, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics third baseman Vimael Machin went 1-for-3 and scored a run in the first game of a doubleheader vs the Rangers. Machin gained some job security on Saturday, as well, when it was announced Matt Chapman (hip) would have season-ending surgery. While he should take over as the A's primary third baseman, Machin isn't […]

Matt Chapman Set To Miss Remainder Of Season

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2020 season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Chapman had been seeking a second opinion on the injury, but it evidently came back with the recommendation that he undergo surgery to correct the issue. In his absence, manager Bob Melvin […]

2020 wRC+ Splits: Risers and Fallers

Baseball in 2020 is unlike any season that I can remember. The designated hitter is now present in the National League. You will not find any more LOOGYs with the institution of the three-batter minimum rule. Doubleheaders are now a combined 14 innings of baseball. Extra innings now start with a runner on second base. […]