Cody Bellinger, Yasmani Grandal Out on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) and catcher Yasmani Grandal (rest) are out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kike Hernandez will play first base and bat sixth, while Chris Taylor plays center field and bats fifth versus lefty Derek Holland. Hernandez is worth a look as a cheap option for DFS contests. […]

Rene Rivera Back From DL

The Los Angeles Angels activated catcher Rene Rivera (knee) from the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Jose Briceno to the minors in a corresponding move. Rivera has been out since May 16 but is right back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. He is hitting .259 with three home runs and 10 […]

Wilson Ramos Starting For Phillies Wednesday

At long last, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos will make his team debut against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The All-Star was acquired from Tampa Bay prior to the trade deadline but had been on the disabled list since mid-July with a left hamstring strain. With his return, Jorge Alfaro […]

Wilson Ramos To Come Off DL Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. He's expected to be in the lineup to make his debut with the team after being acquired from the Rays on July 31. Get ready to insert him back into your lineups if he starts Wednesday night. Ramos has been […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome back, friends, to another edition of split-slate Wednesday. I don't have the best news about the split, unfortunately. There are four early afternoon games that make up the Early Slate, and 10 under the lights for the Main. Was hoping for a 6-8 split, but we'll have to wait for another time to see […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Boy, do we have an interesting 10 game slate under the lights this evening. Pitching looks like it could be tough sledding, as there aren't many reliable arms, but stacking offenses should be a fun exercise with a lot of potentially lucrative directions to go in. There is a four game Early Only slate, but […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 20: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 20)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Ronald Acuna cannot be stopped when leading off a ball game. He […]

Danny Jansen Hits First Big League Homer On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Danny Jansen hit the first home run of his MLB career on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals. Jansen is the third-ranked prospect in the Blue Jays system according to MLB.com. He offers moderate value in redraft leagues for managers who are lacking at the catcher position. Aside from […]

Austin Romine Delivers Two-Run Home Run In Win

Still seeing consistent action in light of New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez’s injury and current disabled list stint, catcher Austin Romine is enjoying his best stretch at the plate. Over his last 15 games, the 29-year-old is hitting .288 but has been especially strong over the past week. In his last seven games, he has […]

Brian McCann To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Fresno on Thursday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. McCann has been out since June 30 but has hit only .206 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 2018, making him really only usable in two-catcher or NL-only leagues. Martin Maldonado and […]

Gary Sanchez Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) did a catching workout and hit in the cages on Monday, and the Yankees are aiming to have him play in the Gulf Coast League in games next week. Sanchez hasn't been feeling any pain, but he also has yet to run at full speed or hit on […]

Tyler Austin, Joe Mauer Back In Lineup On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Tyler Austin and first baseman Joe Mauer are both back in the lineup for the start of a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Austin will serve as designated hitter while the outfield is manned by Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler, and Jake Cave. Mitch Garver will catch for Jake Odorizzi. The Twins aren't […]

Wilson Ramos Could Come Off DL Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) could be activated from the disabled list to make his debut with the team on Wednesday. Ramos has been feeling good after three minor league rehab games. “Nothing is off the table,” manager Gabe Kapler said. Despite his injury, Ramos has been one of the best fantasy catchers this […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting Tuesday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa will get the start behind the plate on Tuesday. The Rangers are using the opportunity to let Robinson Chirinos have two days off behind the plate, given the team's day off on Wednesday. Kiner-Falefa has hit just one of his four home runs against left-handed pitchers, and none of […]

Gary Sanchez Not Feeling Pain

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) said he no longer feels pain in his groin, but he has not been running at 100 percent and there remains no timetable for his return. Sanchez has now been out since July 23. He was hitting a disappointing .188 but has 14 long balls and 42 RBI […]

Blake Swihart Activated From DL

The Boston Red Sox activated catcher Blake Swihart (hamstring) from the disabled list on Tuesday. Catcher Dan Butler was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Swihart is hitting just .226/.288/.304 with one homer, six RBI and three stolen bases in 115 at-bats for the BoSox this year. He'll go back to being an option […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]

Yasmani Grandal, Matt Kemp Out of the Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (rest) and outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) are both out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Outfielder Joc Pederson will join the duo on the bench against lefty Madison Bumgarner. Kike Hernandez will play center field and bat cleanup, while Chris Taylor is in […]

Danny Jansen Making MLB Debut Monday Night

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Danny Jansen is making his MLB debut on Monday night behind the plate. Jansen is the third-ranked prospect in the Blue Jays system and he will bat ninth against Kansas City Royals starter Brad Keller. Jansen has had a solid season in Triple-A so far this year. The 23-year-old catcher culminated […]

Alex Avila Sitting Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Jeff Mathis will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against righty Bartolo Colon. Mathis has been playing decent for a backup catcher this season, but should be avoided in DFS contests and fantasy […]

Greg Bird Back In Lineup On Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird will return to the lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. He will bat sixth, while Luke Voit returns to his backup role. Neil Walker will be in right field and bat eighth, while Austin Romine catches and bats ninth. The Yankees will be facing off against […]

Kurt Suzuki, Charlie Culberson In Lineup For Game One

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki is back in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins. Tyler Flowers will sit in Suzuki's stead. Charlie Culberson will get the start at shortstop in the first game over Dansby Swanson. The rest of the potent Braves lineup remains the same. That lineup […]

Dylan Larkin Extends For Five Years In Hockeytown

The Detroit Red Wings inked restricted free agent forward Dylan Larkin to a five-year contract with an AAV of $6.1 million. The 22-year-old scored 16 goals and a team-high 63 points last season. A 20-goal scorer as a rookie, Larkin looks poised to return to the 20-goal club and be a leader on this Detroit […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 10-game slate on Monday night for DraftKings and some big pitchers will be taking the hill. Yet, only one team is considered to be a heavy favorite (-200 odds, or greater): the Dodgers. We’ll see more from their pitcher in a little bit. First, let’s talk offense. Four games have an over/under […]

J.T. Realmuto Back In Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will return to the lineup on Monday in the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Outfielder Rafael Ortega will lead off once again. Magneuris Sierra and Isaac Galloway will round of the rest of the outfield. Outfielder Brian Anderson will sit. Yadiel Rivera will start at […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - xSLG Risers/Fallers (Week 20)

We've looked at expected slugging numbers in comparison to actual slugging percentage before, so I'll spare you the full explanation. In this edition, we'll look at the last month's worth of data only to find risers and fallers for possible buy, sell, add or drop possibilities. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 (8/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a 12 game featured slate on DraftKings today, and a few big spots from the usual suspects on offense. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Indians all take on bad pitchers, and there is of course a Coors Field game. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]