Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In Sixth Spot

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting sixth for the second consecutive game as the team faces Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. The former top prospect is off to a sluggish start, hitting .239 with one homer and three RBI through 12 games this season. He's having difficulty getting under the baseball […]

Eric Sogard Leading Off Again Versus Reds

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard is leading off and playing shortstop in the team's Sunday matchup versus Reds righty Sonny Gray. The veteran has frequently been used in the leadoff spot for the team this season, and with Lorenzo Cain opting out this year, he'll likely remain to get most of his starts there. Sogard […]

Victor Robles, Howie Kendrick Sit Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and infielder Howie Kendrick are both getting the day off versus Orioles right-hander Asher Wojciechowski. Carter Kieboom enters the lineup playing third and batting seventh, while Michael A. Taylor will bat ninth and play center field. Kendrick is off to a decent start this season despite battling a minor back […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 9th 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 […]

Meet The Replacement Mets

The New York Mets have been hit with a rash of injuries to begin the shortened 2020 season. Well before summer camp began, starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow requiring Tommy John surgery in late March. In addition, starting pitcher Marcus Stroman suffered a torn muscle in […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 4

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Sunday is my favorite day for DFS because we don't have to wait until the evening for some action! Nothing better than relaxing after a busy week with some afternoon baseball, especially when it involves players that you've stacked in your lineups. Let's cash in with some winners! I'll take a look at each position […]

J.D. Davis Continues His Hot Streak

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and drove in four in the Mets 8-4 win over Miami on Saturday. Davis is now hitting .319 with three home runs and leading the Mets with 11 RBI in 47 at-bats on the season. Davis has a 12-game hitting streak […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/9/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday winds down another excellent weekend of FanDuel action, and today's slated will consist of an eight-game afternoon. The pitching side is well-stocked with an abundance of quality arms, leading to many different lineup constructions. The goal is to find the correct combination of talent by exploiting the weaker matchups. Much like yesterday, the expectation […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 9th, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/9 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 […]

Dylan Moore (2B/3B/SS/OF, SEA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners shortstop Dylan Moore has looked like a new man so far this young season. Through his first nine games, Moore was slashing .333/.353/.636 with two home runs, four RBI and seven runs. He began the year hitting in the lower third […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Three-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run homer in a 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Suarez connected with a first-inning pitch from Brewers starter Brett Anderson to give him his second homer of the season. Overall, it has been a rough start to the season […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 9, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/9/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We had a disco inferno in yesterday's value picks and we're looking to keep that funky DFS train going on Sunday. It's a relatively […]

Eduardo Escobar Has Seen Extra-Base Power Zapped In 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar was an extra-base-hitting savant last season, amassing 74 such hits in 158 games. But through his first 14 games of 2020, he has just two extra-base hits, with his OPS+ sitting at a paltry 39. Of the 39 batted balls that he has put into play this season, Escobar […]

Matt Chapman Stays Hot Vs Houston

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win vs the Astros Saturday. After a slow start, Chapman has been hot lately with eight hits in his last seven games and six runs scored in that span. Chapman is still batting just .211, but he's making […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (C, 3B, TEX) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Isiah Kiner-Falefa has catcher eligibility despite having not caught a game for the Texas Rangers in 2020. All ten of his appearances this year have come at third base but being able to start him in the catcher position of your fantasy lineups as an […]

Alec Bohm Promotion A Possibility In 2020

Philadelphia Phillies first/third base prospect Alec Bohm is the next major name that fans and owners are wondering about making the jump to the big league roster after Spencer Howard’s promotion for Sunday’s contest. Ranked as the No. 31 prospect in the Majors, Bohm showcased his advanced hitting tools during the Arizona Fall League in […]

Phillip Evans Carted Off Field Saturday After Collision

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans made his first Major League start at first base Saturday and was carted off the field after colliding with outfielder Gregory Polanco in the sixth inning. Evans caught an elbow from Polanco while the two were chasing a popup. Traditionally used as a pinch-hitter, Evans had gotten off to […]

Brian Anderson (3B, OF, MIA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Covid-19 hit Miami Marlins returned to action this week and have yet to lose since their return. Despite having lots of new faces, Brian Anderson has continued to be a mainstay for the NL East surprise package. In just eight games, Anderson has […]

Evaluating Rookie Performances - Week 4

Happy Jo Adell week everyone! It may not have been the most thrilling way for Adell to begin his big league career, with a whimper of a single followed by a quad injury two days later, but there’s still plenty to discuss with the Angels’ new slugger and some fellow rookies who made headlines this […]

Marwin Gonzalez Crushes Solo Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 loss to the Royals. Gonzalez crushed his home run 430 feet at an exit velocity of 103.2 MPH. The 31-year-old now has five hits in his last four games, including the home run and three RBI. He should see a […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 8th 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 […]

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

We have a full 12 game slate on Saturday night, and let's just say the pickings at starting pitcher are limited. We'll run through the top targets at SP as well as the hitters that look to be in prime spots and are worthy of your consideration on DraftKings. I'll be going through some of […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for August 8, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/8 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 8, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/8/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. With a day packed full of baseball, you probably won't be able to go to Bed Bath & Beyond or Home Depot today because […]

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

It's Saturday, so it's time to pick some winners for this eight-game MLB slate. It's a great day to pay up for a future Hall of Fame pitcher because he's on another level than the other options available.  We're also going to bet on a slugfest at Fenway Park with two questionable pitchers on the […]

Josh Donaldson Lands On Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf. Manager Rocco Baldelli made it seem as if Donaldson would return sometime during the upcoming road trip, though that clearly won't be the case. The 34-year-old was seen on the field earlier Friday night, dragging weights to […]

Braves and Phillies Game Postponed Due To Weather

Friday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday. Owners in daily lineup formats and DFS players should remove any Braves and Phillies in their lineups.

Jeff McNeil Returns To Mets Lineup On Friday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) returned to the Mets lineup Friday against the Marlins. He will be batting second and playing left field. McNeil returns after a three-game absence due to an inter coastal strain issue. McNeil has opened 2020 on a tear with a .343 average in 35 at-bats. He will […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Not In The Lineup On Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera is getting the day off on Friday, his first game off this year. Josh Harrison is getting the start at designated hitter in the game while Carter Kieboom is getting the start at third base. Cabrera is slashing .265/.286/.500 on the year with a home run, three doubles and six […]