DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There’s a weird 5:05pm (EST) start on the board for Friday between the Twins and Cubs in Wrigley. Unfortunately, that matchup won’t be included in the slate, making Friday a 14-game (max) docket. We have five games to choose from with over/unders of at least nine total runs. The highest total on the board is […]

Brandon Drury Expected To Be Called Up By Yankees On Friday

After absolutely raking in Triple-A, it would seem that the New York Yankees cannot deny Brandon Drury any longer. The team is expected to call up the versatile Drury on Friday, just in time for the start of their series with the Boston Red Sox. While down in the minors, Drury has batted .314 with […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Justin Turner Hits Two-Run Home Run Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Cubs. Turner's fourth HR of the season came in the ninth inning of the contest. Turner has been disappointing to this point in the season but has been hitting better lately, batting […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 30

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Twins Could Be Sellers At Trade Deadline

According to a report on MLB.com, the Minnesota Twins could be sellers at the trade deadline if they don't start picking up ground on the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. The Twins currently sit eight games behind the Indians for the division lead. The team could be willing to listen to offers on second baseman Brian […]

Jung Ho Kang to DL

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang was placed on the seven-day disabled list Wednesday with a sprained left wrist. According to director of sports medicine Todd Tomcyzk "We are probably going to shut him down from baseball activities and take a little closer look in the coming days." Kang would have been a great […]

Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel Both Out On Thursday

With Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) on the shelf and first baseman Yuli Gurriel on paternity leave, the team had to do some shuffling in their lineup for Thursday. Tyler White will start at first base and Marwin Gonzalez will start at shortstop. Brian McCann is back behind the plate to catch for Lance […]

Eric Thames Leading Off, Jesus Aguilar Batting Third on Thursday

The Milwaukee Brewers have shaken their lineup around on Thursday with the return of Travis Shaw. Eric Thames, the power-hitting lefty is batting first and the scorching Jesus Aguilar is in the three-hole. Aguilar has seven home runs over the past 15 days and an OPS over 1.000. Lorenzo Cain had recently been batting third […]

Jefry Marte Begins Rehab Assignment Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jefry Marte (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with High-A Inland Empire. Marte was placed on the disabled list back on June 12, but looks to be nearing a return sometime next week. Marte will likely see a fair amount of time at third base with Zack Cozart (shoulder) […]

Travis Shaw Returns to Lineup on Thursday

Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (wrist) is back in the lineup Thursday and batting cleanup. Shaw has not played since Sunday and is hopefully back to full strength. He's had a rough month so far, batting only .188 over the past 30 days with just one home run. Maybe the short break refreshed his legs […]

Kole Calhoun, Luis Valbuena Once Again Sit Vs. LHP

With the Los Angeles Angels facing a left-handed pitcher, both infielder Luis Valbuena and Kole Calhoun are out of the lineup. Both players have been in a strict platoon all season, so this isn't a huge surprise. With Zack Cozart done for the season, Valbuena will likely split time with rookie David Fletcher at third […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 29

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Joe Mauer Sitting, Logan Morrison Back In Lineup On Thursday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer will sit on Thursday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. Logan Morrison will take Mauer's place at first, though neither would be quality fantasy options in the matchup. Outfielder Eddie Rosario returns to his spot batting second in the lineup, while outfielder Robbie Grossman will take over designated hitter […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games which is normal for a Thursday and gives us six games in the early slate which starts at 12 pm and a four-game night slate. Solid options across the board, so I'll try to hit on a few from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got 10 games today broken into four slates on DraftKings. There's an all day slate starting at 12pm eastern and the featured slate which covers the four games at 7pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/28/18. The lineup picks will range from […]

Cheslor Cuthbert To Begin Rehab Friday

Kansas City Royals backup infielder Cheslor Cuthbert is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Friday as he comes back from a lower back strain. Cuthbert has been sidelined since May 16 due to the issue. Cuthbert is a mediocre player if given a full season, as he hit .274 with 12 […]

Max Muncy Mashes Solo Home Run Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Cubs. Muncy got things started by launching a first-inning Kyle Hendricks offering over the center field wall for his 16th HR this season. The 27-year-old has been a big surprise fantasy-wise, posting […]

Niko Goodrum's Struggles Continue

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum has become an everyday player this season, primarily playing second base and outfield. He's got a little bit of value in deeper, AL-only leagues with seven homers and six steals on the year, especially considering that he has eligibility at five positions. But over the last seven games, Goodrum […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 13)

Nick Senzel's season came to an unfortunate end this past week when it was announced that he would need season-ending surgery. Those of you stashing the infielder in redraft leagues can safely drop him to stash another prospect. I suggest Kyle Tucker; the Astros front office has given Tucker rave reviews and indicated that he […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 13: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 13 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season steamrolls through June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]

Danny Valencia Crushes Two-Run Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia continued to hit in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners, going 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run home run. Valencia started the game off by crushing a first-inning Wade LeBlanc offering deep into the left field seats. Valencia has had a solid season thus far, hitting .292 with […]

Brandon Phillips Will Play Third Base in Minors

Earlier Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox signed former All-Star Brandon Phillips to a minor league deal. There was speculation that the signing was due to Dustin Pedroia's injury, but this is not the case. Phillips was not signed because of a dire injury prognosis. Phillips will be starting at third base for Triple-A Pawtucket once […]

Eduardo Escobar’s First Slump In June Continues Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is suddenly slumping after Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox. One of the few bright spots on the Twins this season, Escobar went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Wednesday. He has now gone just 2-for-18 in the last seven days for a feeble batting average of just .111. With […]

David Freese's Pinch-Hit Base Hit Turns Game For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese pinch hit in the top of the ninth inning. He would knock a single to right field that would score two runs and give the Pirates the lead. They would tack on one more run and win the game 5-3. Freese now has 18 RBI on the season. Playing […]

Zack Cozart to Have Surgery on Torn Labrum

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart is having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. Although the Angels have not provided a timeline, it is expected that he will miss the rest of the season. Cozart was the team's starting third baseman and hit .219 with five home runs on the year. Expect […]

Derek Dietrich Linked To Brewers In Trade Rumors

Miami Marlins utility player Derek Dietrich has recently been linked to numerous trade rumors, with one of the teams being the Milwaukee Brewers. Dietrich is having arguably his best offensive season of his career, batting .303 with 11 home runs, 30 RBI and an OPS of .845 in 271 at-bats. Dietrich still has two more […]

Jake Lamb Sitting on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The D-Backs are facing lefty Wei-Yin Chen, so that is why Lamb is out of the lineup. Deven Marrero will bat eighth and play third base on Wednesday. Marrero is hitting .192/.232/.250 off left-handed pitching […]

Zack Cozart to Get Second Opinion on Shoulder

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart is getting a second opinion on his shoulder from doctor Neil ElAttrache, according to manager Mike Scioscia. This is not a good development for the Angels' third baseman, who has been out since June 15 after he dove awkwardly on his shoulder. Look for Luis Valbuena and David Fletcher […]

Brandon Phillips Signs Minor League Deal

Veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips has signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Phillips turns 37 on Thursday but is coming off a solid season in 2017. Surprisingly, he was not signed during the offseason, but the Red Sox are giving him an opportunity because of Dustin Pedroia's knee injury. […]