Jeimer Candelario Recalled, Spencer Turnbull On Bereavement List

The Detroit Tigers recalled third baseman Jeimer Candelario from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and placed starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull on the bereavement list in a corresponding move. Candelario was demoted 13 days ago and had 15 hits in 42 at-bats (.357) with three home runs and 13 RBI in 11 games for Toledo. He returns […]

Maikel Franco Taking The Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is taking the day off on Tuesday. Scott Kingery will handle third base duties and bat seventh, while Nick Williams, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, draws into left field and will bat eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright. With outfielder Odubel Herrera facing […]

Giovanny Urshela Sitting Out Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Thairo Estrada is covering second base and is batting eighth, while DJ LeMahieu is at third base and hitting leadoff against Padres starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Estrada has hit well in his 44 at-bats this year (.318/.348/.591), but there's not […]

Nolan Arenado Wins NL Player Of The Week

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has been named as the National League Player of the Week for the week of May 20th-to-May 26th. Arenado had a .538 batting average (14-for-26) with four home runs and nine RBI. He had a jaw-dropping 1.632 OPS for the week, as he led the offensive charge for the […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez combined to go 3-for-7 with a run and two RBI in his team's Monday doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran third baseman is off to another fine start this season, hitting .279 with 14 homers, 29 runs, 39 RBI, and one steal. He has been especially hot at […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (5/28/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 28th 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 (5/28/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll be focusing on all of the contests beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. Most DFS games will not including the San Diego Padres-New York Yankees (6:35 p.m. ET) or Pittsburgh Pirates-Cincinnati Reds (6:40 p.m. ET) games. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For Tuesday's slate of games, we'll be focusing on the contests beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. Most DFS slates will not including the Padres-Yankees (6:35 p.m. ET) or Pirates-Reds (6:40 p.m. ET) games. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster! In this article, I will be providing […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday May 28th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 28th, 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 […]

Matt Chapman Homers For Third Consecutive Game

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a pair of runs scored in Monday's 8-5 victory against the Los Angeles Angels. The homer was his 14th of the season, and third in as many days, and he is tied with catcher Josh Phegley for the team lead with […]

Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward Expected To Be Fine

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (neck) doesn't have a final word on his condition, but all indications are that he will be fine. Outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) says he's OK and just needed a day to make sure nothing was serious. The two players collided in the outfield on Sunday and were not in […]

David Fletcher (2B/3B/OF, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The versatile David Fletcher has continued to produce for the Angels. Across the season, he’s sporting a .310 batting average and an elite 6.5 K%. If these two numbers continue, it’s going to be impossible for the Angels to keep Fletcher out of their daily […]

Logan Forsythe (1B/2B/3B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Journeyman infielder Logan Forsythe started five straight games for the Rangers this past week. His numbers weren’t anything particularly noteworthy during the stretch, but over the course of the season, he’s slashing .294/.408/.468 with 11 doubles. That .468 SLG% is well above his career […]

Brock Holt Returning Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (shoulder) will come off the injured list on Monday, according to a source. Holt has just 16 at-bats for Boston this year and has only one hit and one RBI. The 30-year-old played in 10 rehab games with Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket and will strictly be a utility […]

Jung Ho Kang Starting Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. Kang should be able to return from the injured list this week, barring any setbacks. He was hitting just .133/.204/.300 with four home runs and eight RBI in his first 90 at-bats, so there's no […]

Hunter Dozier Rips 11th Homer

In the bottom of the fifth inning on Sunday, Kansas City Royals corner infielder Hunter Dozier hammered a meatball from Domingo German into the seats in left center for his 11th home run of the season. It was part of a four-hit game by Dozier, continuing an impressive breakout that has seen Dozier become a […]

Anthony Rendon Collects Pair of Hits Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon notched two more hits on Sunday in a win over the Miami Marlins. Rendon went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored. The young third baseman is hitting a robust .329 on the season with an insane 1.101 OPS. He has become a matchup-proof player that […]

Nolan Arenado Hunts Orioles Over Weekend

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado decided some other National League hitters were starting to pull away too much in the MVP race, and the Baltimore Orioles were the unlucky team present when Arenado decided to buckle down. Arenado drilled two more hits on Sunday, including his fourth home run of the three-game series with […]

xSLG Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 9)

For this week's iteration of Statcast Studs and Duds, it's back to the expected stats. This time, we'll look at slugging percentage by comparing players' Expected Slugging (xSLG) to their actual Slugging (SLG) rates. For those unfamiliar with this metric, Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain types of […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs here, filling in for the esteemed Mr. Bishop for the week. This point of the season is a rough one for reinforcements on the waiver wire. Pretty much everyone is still trying to win, and with early breakouts long since snapped up and injuries taking their toll as usual, it can be […]

Scott Kingery (3B/SS/OF, PHI) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Scott Kingery came back to the Phillies lineup on the 19th of May and has immediately taken over for Odubel Herrera in CF, who's gone 1-for-14 since. Kingery is an all-around player and will provide stolen bases and home runs while being eligible […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 9 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Monday's Memorial Day slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll be focusing on all of the contests beginning at 1:05 p.m. ET through 9:10 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/27/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

In celebration of Memorial Day, we've got just about every team in action today. The early slate starts at 1:05pm eastern and covers seven games, while the main slate starts at 7:05pm and includes four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/267/2019. The picks […]

Kris Bryant Cleared To Travel For Road Series

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head/neck) was lifted from Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning after a collision with teammate Jason Heyward. He has been cleared to travel with the team for their road series against the Houston Astros. That's a good sign, although it's no confirmation that he will […]

Matt Chapman Homers For Second Consecutive Day

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners. It was his second home run in as many games, and his fifth bomb in the month of May after belting seven homers in April. He'll try […]

David Fletcher Stays Hot At The Dish

Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Fletcher went 3-for-4 with a run scored in the Angels 7-6 win over the Rangers on Sunday. Fletcher has carved out a nice role for himself on the Angels this season, a player that can play a multitude of positions and can hit anywhere in the lineup. He now […]

Three More Hits For Eduardo Escobar

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar finished Sunday's 6-2 road win against the San Francisco Giants with three more hits across five at-bats. All three knocks were singles, and he added an RBI and a run scored. The switch-hitting hot corner man has now hit safely in five straight games, raising his average from .275 […]

Justin Turner Caps Off Week With Five-Hit Game

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had a career-high five hits with a walk in Sunday's 11-7 road win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. All five knocks were singles, and he finished with three runs scored, too. Turner entered the week slashing .276/.275/.423, but he is now slashing .304/.396/.444, pushing his OPS up 42 points […]

Xander Bogaerts Gets Sunday Off

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will get a routine day off Sunday, against the Houston Astros. Eduardo Nunez will take his place and bat ninth against Astros ace Justin Verlander. Catcher Christian Vazquez gets a boost in the lineup after driving in two runs Saturday, and will bat sixth for just the second time […]