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

Good afternoon, my fellow Rotoballers. We've got a nine game Main slate to breakdown on this hot-as-hell Wednesday that features a pitching group without much flair, but with plenty of offenses to target. As of early afternoon, there are five offenses with impressive (see also: attractive for stacking purposes) implied run totals and a few […]

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

There are 14 total games today, broken down into two slates. I opted to use players from both slates, as the early slate features four games, while the late slate features nine games. Overall, this article should help with both slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting At Catcher Wednesday

Texas Rangers utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa will take his place behind the plate Wednesday. Robinson Chirinos will receive a day off, having played three straight games, although one of those games was at designated hitter. Kiner-Falefa has four home runs, seven stolen bases and a .272 batting average this season. All four of Kiner-Falefa's home […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 19)

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. The season is really starting to wind down. There are only going […]

Jean Segura, Mike Zunino Out on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura and catcher Mike Zunino are both out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. It appears both players are just getting a rest day. Andrew Romine will start at shortstop and bat ninth against veteran righty Bartolo Colon. Chris Herrmann will bat seventh and draw the […]

Willson Contreras Not in the Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Kansas City Royals. It looks like a normal rest day for Contreras, so fantasy owners don't need to worry about an injury. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against righty Brad Keller. […]

Devin Mesoraco Out Again on Tuesday

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. He's hitting just .200/.222/.360 over the last two weeks, so that could have something to do with him losing playing time. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth against righty […]

Yan Gomes Back in the Lineup Tuesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Gomes missed three straight games, but will be behind the plate and batting seventh against lefty Adalberto Mejia on Tuesday. Gomes is hitting .295/.375/.538 off left-handed pitching this season. He should be a decent option for […]

Russell Martin Sitting Out on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It looks like a routine day off for the veteran catcher. Luke Maile will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against lefty Drew Pomeranz. Maile is not a reliable option for […]

Tom Murphy Optioned Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Murphy has been a disappointment with the bat to the tune of a .227/.253/.398 slash line with two homers and 11 RBI in 31 games. Chris Iannetta and Tony Wolters will go back to splitting time behind the plate for Colorado.

Robinson Chirinos Back At Catcher Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos is back behind the plate on Tuesday. Chirinos got a rare day as the designated hitter on Monday, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa behind the plate. Chirinos has a career high 11 home runs against right-handed pitchers this season. In addition, he has a .216 ISO and a .335 wOBA. In addition, […]

Salvador Perez Continues To Struggle

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is mired in a bit of a strange slump. It's not that he's pulling 0-fer after 0-fer, it's just that he's only getting one hit every other game or so. On the surface, he's safely hit in four of his last seven games, but a slightly deeper dive into […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/18): 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There was a sizable slate last night, and now we have a 14 game Tuesday slate. There are a ton of pitching options at different pricing levels, and the same can be said for batters. It gives us multiple ways to construct our lineups tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Tyler Flowers Behind the Plate in Game 1

Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers will bat seventh and draw the start behind the plate for Game 1 versus the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Flowers will face lefty Jefry Rodriguez, which should be a fairly favorable matchup for him. Kurt Suzuki will likely be behind the plate for Game 2 of the doubleheader, but that […]

Spencer Kieboom Starting Game 1 Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Spencer Kieboom is batting eighth and starting behind the plate versus lefty Max Fried on Tuesday. The Nats and Braves play a doubleheader, so there is a good chance we see Matt Wieters behind the plate for Game 2. Neither catcher is a reliable fantasy option, so they can be avoided in […]

William Karlsson Signs One-Year Deal To Remain a Golden Knight

Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson inked a one-year, $5.25 million contract with his current team on Saturday. After being selected by Vegas in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, Karlsson exploded into one of the league's most dangerous scorers last season, posting 43 goals (third in the NHL) and 35 assists in 82 games. The […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 19 September Call-Up Edition

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 […]

Brian McCann Catches Bullpen Session

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) caught starting pitcher Justin Verlander's bullpen session on Monday, and it was the first bullpen McCann has caught since he had knee surgery. He is "ahead of schedule" in his rehab, but he may not be back with the team until sometime next month. McCann was hitting just .206 […]

Rene Rivera Beginning Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels catcher Rene Rivera (knee) expects to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Single-A Inland Empire. Rivera has been on the DL since May 20 after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The catcher was hitting .259 with three home runs and 10 RBI prior to going […]

Francisco Cervelli to Play First Base on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli will slide over to first base for Monday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. Josh Bell (oblique) is still sidelined, so the Pirates are looking for ways to fill the void at first base. Cervelli has not played much first base during his career, but will do it on Monday against […]

Robinson Chirinos At Designated Hitter Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos will get the chance to be the designated hitter Monday. The Rangers seem to be finding every chance to get Chirinos out from behind the plate, as this is the third time in five games he will not have caught. However, the Rangers want to keep Chirinos' bat in the […]

Jose Bautista, Devin Mesoraco Out on Monday

New York Mets corner infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista and catcher Devin Mesoraco are out of Monday's starting lineup. Brandon Nimmo will bat sixth and play right field against righty Homer Bailey. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth on Monday. Plawecki can be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests, but […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Catching Monday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is back behind the plate Monday. Kiner-Falefa is making his third start at catcher in five days against the Seattle Mariners. Kiner-Falefa has been hot at the plate recently but it has now been over a week since he hit two home runs in two days. The problem for […]

Yan Gomes Remains Out of the Lineup on Monday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the third straight game that Gomes has been out of the lineup. However, Gomes is feeling much better on Monday and could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. […]

Austin Wynns Hits Three-Run Home Run Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Austin Wynns went 2-for-3 with a single and a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rangers. Wynns' third HR of the season came off a second-inning Drew Hutchison delivery, which he took deep into the left-center field seats. Wynns is now batting .275 with six RBI in 43 plate […]

Joe Mauer Back In, Mitch Garver Sitting On Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the lineup Monday against the Cleveland Indians. He will lead off and cover first base. Logan Forsythe, Miguel Sano, and Jorge Polanco will fill the rest of the infield. Catcher Mitch Garver will sit with Bobby Wilson starting in his stead. Logan Morrison will serve as […]

Leury Garcia Placed On Disabled List, Kevan Smith Returns

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. They also optioned catcher Dustin Garneau to Triple-A. In response, the White Sox recalled outfielder Ryan LaMarre (who they obtained from the Minnesota Twins) from Triple-A, and they also reinstated catcher Kevan Smith from the paternity list. While […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 10-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 10-game slate on Monday night and Coors Field is back in the mix. Four games have an over/under of at least nine total runs. Naturally, the matchup in Colorado between the Pirates and Rockies lead the slate at 11 total runs. Colorado is favored in that game. Speaking of favorites, three teams […]