Marlins-Mets Opt Not To Play Thursday

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets have decided not to play Thursday amid the sports-wide boycotts in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. The clubs agreed to a show of solidarity by participating in a 42-second moment of silence before departing the field, effectively canceling the contest. The vast majority of games around […]

Colin Moran Placed On 7-Day Concussion List

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (concussion) has been on the 7-day concussion injured list. Moran has been sidelined since exiting Sunday’s contest after a collision. Moran has quietly been putting together a solid season and is hitting .259 with six home runs, 17 runs scored, 11 RBI and an impressive .857 OPS. Jose Osuna, […]

Spencer Torkelson Will Not Make MLB Debut In 2020

Detroit Tigers first/third baseman Spencer Torkelson was the No. 1 overall pick back in June during the 2020 MLB Draft. He immediately vaulted up to being ranked as the club’s top prospect per MLB Pipeline, in addition to being the No. 7 overall prospect in the Majors. But Tigers general manager Al Avila confirmed Thursday […]

A’s-Rangers, Phillies-Nationals Games Postponed Thursday

Both the contests between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals have been cancelled Thursday and will not take place. The cancellations are the latest MLB contests -- after three games were not played Wednesday -- to be shut down as players choose not to play in the wake […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 27th 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 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 27, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/27 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 […]

Miguel Andujar Picks Up Two Hits

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar picked up his first multi-hit game since 2018 with a 2-for-3 performance in the second leg of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Andujar was dialed in on Wednesday, making hard contact in all three of his at-bats while avoiding any whiffs. Andujar has a chance to claim at least […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 27, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/27/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 7-game slate on tap tonight with a slew of doubleheaders happening earlier in the day after yesterday's postponements. There is really […]

Jose Ramirez Crushes Third Home Run

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Twins. Ramirez put Cleveland ahead with his three-run shot off Twins starter Jose Berrios in the third inning. It's the sixth homer of the year for Ramirez, who has added eight stolen bases, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a 6 game slate on tap.  The slate starts slightly earlier at 6:37 pmEST and will now not include the SF/LAD game, so be careful. Be prepared for players sitting, games maybe not playing, and more as there are many more important things taking place in this country. When […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

One man stands above the rest entering play Thursday: Nationals ace Max Scherzer. His performance will likely largely determine how the slate plays out, for better or worse. As the only true high-priced elite arm, Scherzer’s exposure is likely to be sky high, so owners will need to decide if they want to stay chalk […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Extends Hitting Streak To Nine Games

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a pair of doubles in Wednesday's 9-1 victory over the Red Sox Wednesday to extend his hitting streak to nine games. He collected three RBI and a pair of runs in the rout, upping his batting average to .255 on the season. Despite the week-plus hitting […]

Dodgers-Giants Contest Wednesday Postponed Amid Boycott

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants game slated for Wednesday night has been cancelled amid the sports-wide boycotts in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. The game is the third to be wiped out on the Major League slate, while the two teams have not immediately announced when the contest will […]

Reds-Brewers Slated To Resume Thursday With Doubleheader

The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are set to play a doubleheader Thursday following the postponement of Wednesday’s contest due to a mutually agreed boycott in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. While it’s unclear at this stage how long players plan to sit out games, Reds reliever Jesse Biddle posted on his […]

Mariners-Padres Will Not Play Wednesday Amid Boycott

The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres will have their game Wednesday postponed after Mariners players voted not to participate in the contest amid the sports-wide boycott of games in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. The two clubs are expected to play a day game Thursday, although there has been no word yet […]

Matt Chapman Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup. Chapman stayed in the lineup after getting hit in the helmet Tuesday, but is dealing with a headache. Vimael Machin will replace Chapman and bat ninth. Chapman is expected to return for the Athletics next game on Thursday.

Travis Shaw Returns To Lineup Versus Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Travis Shaw is in Wednesday’s lineup and will bat third against the Boston Red Sox. Shaw exited Tuesday’s contest early with knee discomfort, but is good to go. Shaw has hit an uninspiring .216 with three home runs and eight RBI in his first season with the Jays and could […]

Carter Kieboom Demoted

The Washington Nationals have demoted third baseman Carter Kieboom to their alternative training facility. Kieboom entered the season with his first long term shot to remain in the big leagues, but has struggled to say the least. The former top-100 prospect has only hit .200 with just five RBI. Kieboom is still just 22 years […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 8/26

Happy Wednesday, everybody! We sit smack dab in the middle of the week with plenty of time to blow by our competition or play catchup on the week. I can't think of any better way than finding the perfect streaming option. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 26th 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 […]

Hot Prospects To Watch: Promising Debuts and Red-Hot Rookies

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Exit Velocity (Week 6)

We're cruising right along on our Statcast Hitter Studs/Duds series. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. We're approaching the midway point of this shortened season, and hot and cold streaks are beginning to expose their permanence--is a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesday night was a doozy. Gerrit Cole and the beautiful-looking Yankees stack wiped out a ton of lineups as the NYY/ATL game got postponed shortly after lock. Young star Lucas Giolito is establishing himself as a true ace this year and did the appropriate thing by twirling a 13 strikeout no-hitter (nearly a perfect game) […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/26/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an exciting main slate of 11 games tonight. There are a few different lineups to look at stacking as well as some interesting high-end pitching options to choose from. Tonight's main slate starts a bit earlier than usual, with a 6:37pm eastern early lock time. I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

Justin Turner Tallies Four Hits In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 4-for-6 with an RBI and three runs scored during Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants. Turner sat out Sunday's game due to a sore hamstring, but he looked no worse for wear. The veteran infielder is slashing .294/.386/.431 with two home runs and 19 […]

Nolan Arenado Produces Two RBI On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was his fifth multi-hit game of the season. Arenado has been surprisingly inconsistent at the plate in 2020, carrying a .231/.281/.472 slash line to go along with seven home runs, 18 […]

Manny Machado Defends POTW Honors With Four Knocks

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and run scored Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Machado’s strong effort was squandered in a loss, but the 28-year-old has collected knocks in seven consecutive contests. Batting .536 during his tear with eight extra-base hits (three homers), the defending NL Player of […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 26, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/26/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight with the Yankees and Braves game now apart of a doubleheader. There are some really strong […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 26, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/26 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 […]

Renato Nunez Hits Sixth Home Run Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first/third baseman Renato Nunez had an encouraging day at the plate in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Nunez went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run (his sixth of the season) and two strikeouts. The HR was nice to see, as Nunez has been relatively slumping lately, batting .258 with a […]