Alex Bregman Placed On The Injured List

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) has been placed on the Injured List with a hamstring injury. Bregman first aggravated the injury in Wednesday's game. He was pulled from the game in the fourth inning and on Thursday morning, he was sent from Colorado back to Houston for an MRI. The Astros will use […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

As we continue to move along in this 2020 season and a little bit of the craziness winds down, teams are finally starting to click, and roles are being ironed out. For fantasy purposes, that means that the waiver wire is going to be busier than ever, and in deep leagues, there is still a […]

WPC+ Videocast: Buy, Sell, or Hold Sluggers Based on K%?

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate Statcast data for Week 5 of the 2020 MLB season by looking at hitters whose strikeout rates have spiked in the early going. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

Rafael Devers Records Three Hits Against Phillies

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 3-for-4 with one run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against the Phillies. The 23-year-old has started to swing a hot bat with a .355 batting average, six runs scored and six RBI over the past week, after getting off to a slow start to […]

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar To Alternate Site

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Thursday. Andujar got into three games since his most recent call-up before being sent back down, and it appears as though the Yankees want to load up on relievers given their impressive offensive depth and Zach Britton’s (leg) […]

Manny Machado Walks It Off In Grand Fashion

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado hit a walk-off grand slam Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Down 2-3 with the bases juiced, Machado unloaded on a full count from closer Rafael Montero to secure the Friars victory. The 28-year-old finished 2-for-5 overall. With mediocre batted-ball outcomes, Machado is slashing just .222/.325/.455 in 114 plate […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/20/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target; however, Coors Field […]

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

With the Coors Field bonanza taking place earlier in the day -- thus avoiding the main slate -- Thursday has the vibe of being wide open. Day games pack the slate early on, allowing for a fairly balanced collaboration of talent to choose from. The ace triumvirate of Shane Bieber, Sonny Gray, and Clayton Kershaw […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/20 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 […]

Jose Ramirez Swipes Two Bags

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 0-for-3 but drew two walks, scored two runs, and stole two bases Wednesday against the Pirates. Ramirez was hitless but found other ways to be productive, coming around to score both times he reached base on free passes. The pair of his stolen bases came in the eighth […]

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

We head into Thursday night with a nice 8 game slate on tap. There is a nice mix of pitching and bats to attack tonight. It has been hot on the west coast, so do not forget to focus on some of those big offenses. There is no Coors in play tonight which is always […]

Anthony Rendon Stays White-Hot

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon collected two more hits in the Angels 7-2 loss to the Giants on Wednesday. Rendon extended his hitting streak to nine games and is 15-for-32 (.468) during that span with three doubles, five home runs and nine runs batted in. After a sluggish start to his tenure in […]

Matt Carpenter Hits A Grand Slam On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter hit a grand slam in the first game of Wednesday's double header against the Chicago Cubs. He ended up 1-for-4 in the first game, then 1-for-3 in the second game. Carpenter is hitting just .238 with a .662 OPS, but his owners will certainly be happy with his production […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers In Win Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in a 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Suarez took Kansas City starter Matt Harvey deep in the third inning, giving him three dingers on the year. It has been a painfully slow start for […]

Alex Bregman Leaves Game With Lower Body Injury

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (lower body) was pulled from Wednesday’s game in the fourth inning with a lower-body injury. The exact nature of Bregman’s injury is unclear for now, but it looks like the infielder will miss a game or two at least and is likely to require an IL stint. Bregman had […]

Luis Arraez Has Sore Left Knee

Minnesota Twins second baseman, third baseman, and outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) is out of Wednesday’s lineup as he deals with a sore left knee, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Arraez’s early exit from Tuesday’s game was likely related to his knee issue, but the 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now and is likely to […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting At Shortstop On Wednesday

Texas Rangers utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting at shortstop for his third consecutive game on Wednesday, and the 25-year-old should pick up shortstop eligibility soon in most leagues. Kiner-Falefa hasn’t had a particularly productive start to the season with a .695 OPS over his first 20 games, but he’s picked up five stolen bases […]

DJ LeMahieu On The Mend

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (thumb) is hoping to trim time from his estimated return date after spraining his left thumb during a swing that he called "a weird freak thing." LeMahieu said he was told the sprain will take two to three weeks to heal. Through 17 games, he was hitting an American […]

Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Gerrit Cole and Jacob deGrom highlight today's 11-game slate on DraftKings, while the Tigers' top pick Casey Mize will take the mound for his big league debut against the White Sox. There are plenty of intriguing arms to consider on this slate, so getting that right will be imperative to success. We also have the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate on FanDuel features 11 matchups. Note that the Reds-Royals action will not be on the slate as they are playing a double-header. It should be another exciting night of baseball with plenty of interesting matchups around the league. I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for the FanDuel main slate […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 8/19

We are about a quarter of the way through the season already, wow! This sprint season has thrown a myriad of calamities at all of us. The best way to combat the chaos is to focus on the streamable pitchers and hitters. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 19th 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 […]

Nick Senzel Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was placed on the injured list on Wednesday afternoon without an injury designation. While there are no guarantees, it seems likely that Senzel may have been the player who returned a positive COVID-19 test on Friday night. There is currently no timetable for the 25-year-old's return, and more information will […]

Kris Bryant Sitting Out First Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant has been dealing with a wrist injury since late last week, and he is not expected to return until the weekend. In his absence, Nico Hoerner will start at […]

Jean Segura Remains Sidelined On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Jean Segura (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash with the Boston Red Sox. He has not played since aggravating his hamstring on Sunday, but the team is hoping he can return on Thursday. In his absence, Alec Bohm will start at third base while Phil Gosselin will man […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/19/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target. Some will pay […]

J.D. Davis Blasts Homer In Mets Win

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in the Mets 8-3 win over Miami on Tuesday. Davis is now hitting .286 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 77 at-bats on the season. Davis broke out in 2019 in which he hit .307 with […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/19 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 […]

Travis Shaw Connects For Three-Run Bomb

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw cranked a three-run tater during the team’s 8-7 extra-inning win over the Orioles on Tuesday. It was his third long ball of the season as he finished the night going 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored. Shaw has held down the third spot in the batting order […]