Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out of the Lineup on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. It's a routine day of rest for the 20-year-old, who belted his second grand slam of the season in Tuesday's 9-2 win against the Royals. Brandon Drury will fill in at third base and bat […]

Josh Donaldson Smacks Three-Run Homer Against Nationals

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 11-8 win over the Washington Nationals. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a productive campaign during his first season with the Braves as he is slashing .256/.369/.515 with 24 HRs and 65 RBI. Most importantly, he has managed to stay healthy throughout […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 31st 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 […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 18 - Buy or Sell?

It's trade deadline day. Will any actual trades be made, and which hitters will change parks, and for better or for worse? Lots of unanswered questions. However, most of the players below are unlikely to move. Weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/31/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

This is one of the most anticipated days of the season, as it’s trade deadline day for MLB. That makes it very tough on us DFS players and it will be key to monitor all of these moves before submitting lineups.   Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's slate. You can also read more DFS advice and […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 18

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball on DraftKings! Per the usual, DK has given us some monstrous tournaments to have fun with. For $15, you can get into the Web Gem and take home $100k in first place. No matter the price point you're looking for, there is a big tournament styled for you. There also two […]

Renato Nunez Caps Hot July Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez closed out a strong July in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Padres. Nunez went 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old has swung a hot bat all July, hitting .304 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. He has shown his power potential all […]

Jeff McNeil's Home Run Gives Mets Another Win

After Noah Syndergaard dominated and Edwin Diaz blew another save, the New York Mets were bailed out in the 11th inning by super utility man Jeff McNeil. The All-Star smacked a two-run home run, putting New York ahead for good, after another run was added later in the frame. This was just the latest big […]

Josh Donaldson Hits 24th Home Run of the Year

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson hit a three-run home run on Tuesday night, depositing an 89 mph fastball from National's starter Eric Fedde into centerfield in the fourth inning as part of an 11-8 road victory over Washington. The home run is Donaldson's ninth of the month but only his first since July 21 […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada exited Tuesday’s contest versus the Mets after the top of the first inning. Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times has reported that White Sox trainers were looking at Moncada’s lower half prior to Tuesday’s game and nothing appears serious. Moncada is day-to-day for now. Ryan Goins has replaced Moncada […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Out of the Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (groin) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the third game in a row that LeMahieu has missed due to a minor groin issue. He reportedly tried to talk his way into the lineup, but it sounds like the team wants to give him […]

Matt Carpenter to Resume His Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) is scheduled to resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis this week. Carpenter has been on the injured list since July 16 with a right foot contusion. He's gone 0-for-19 in his first six rehab games and the Cardinals will certainly want to see something from him before […]

Nolan Arenado Continues To Haunt Dodgers

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is an incredible player all the way around, but to listen to a Dodgers broadcast of a game against the Rockies can give someone a different level of respect for Arenado. Dodgers announcers will use words like "legend" and "monster" to describe the 28-year-old, and they're not far off. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 30th 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday July 30th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 30th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on FanDuel! Just like every day in the summer, FanDuel has given us some huge contests. You can take home your share of $125k and a grand prize of $25k for just $9.99. For the richer blood, the Colossus gifts $100k to first place with a $1,650 entry. No matter where […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/19): MLB DFS Lineups

With the trade deadline right around the corner, this is one of the most interesting times of the season. That means checking lineups is more imperative than ever, as we don’t even know if these guys will be on their respective teams come game time.   In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Anthony Rendon Crushes Grand Slam in Win Over Atlanta

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon hit a grand slam off Atlanta reliever Chad Sobotka with two outs in the sixth inning of a 2-2 game on Monday night. Rendon's 23rd home run of the year ended up being the game-winner as the Nationals ultimately won 6-3. The 29-year-old All-Star has been on fire over […]

xSLG Risers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 18)

Two full weeks have now passed since the Midsummer Classic. It's not a big sample size but we can look at some early second-half trends to see who is turning it up a notch after the All-Star break. Expected stats don't tell the whole story of a player's success but they often are more revealing […]

Giovanny Urshela (3B/SS, NYY) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Giovanny Urshela has been invaluable to the New York Yankees this season. In a year where the team has been plagued by injuries, Urshela has stepped up in a big way, allowing the team to keep performing at an elite level. On the year, […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

Another week has come and gone, and suddenly August is within view. Is it me, or has this season simply flown by? With the dog days looming, you can expect the waiver wire to be less of a bloodbath soon. Also-rans will lose interest as they turn their attention to fantasy football or enjoying what […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday July 29th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 29th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 29th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's schedule in Major League Baseball has a total of seven games starting after 7:05 p.m. ET. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/29/19. The lineup picks will range from some […]

Niko Goodrum (1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF, DET) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  If there’s a word to describe Niko Goodrum, it’s versatile. It’s not that he’s eligible for a ton of positions, either, though it doesn’t hurt. On the season, Goodrum has 20 doubles, nine home runs and four triples. He’s added 11 […]

Miguel Sano Launches Three-Run Homer In Win

Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer in an 11-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Sano's blast was part of a five-run first-inning onslaught against Chicago starter Dylan Covey, who did not record an out in his start. Sano continues to swing a hot bat, hitting .333 with […]

Marwin Gonzalez (1B, 2B 3B, SS, OF, MIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  The Twins have become the fastest team in MLB history to 200 home runs. Gonzalez has contributed plenty of his own with 12, but his real value comes as a switch-hitter who consistently drives the ball. Even in an off year […]

Ryan McMahon (1B, 2B, 3B, COL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  The Rockies have been away from Coors Field, and Ryan McMahon has been raking. Over his last nine games, McMahon has accounted for 9 hits, 8 RBI’s, and three home runs. He’ll now get to go back to Coors Field for […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits 3-Run Blast in 8th to Spur Toronto's Comeback

After back-to-back home runs by Teoscar Hernandez and Brandon Drury in the bottom of the eighth inning cut Toronto's deficit to four runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. pulled the Blue Jays within one run when he hit a three-run home run off of Tampa reliever Oliver Drake. Toronto would later win in the twelfth on Hernandez's […]