Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 15th 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 topics […]

2020 K% Risers: Buy, Sell, or Hold

Heading into Thursday's action, most teams had played at least 15 games, officially passing the quarter-pole of the 2020 season and giving us a large group of players that have reached at least 60 plate appearances. This is an important milestone in terms of looking at strikeout rates, as the metric is one of the […]

Pirates and Reds Game On Saturday Postponed

Saturday's scheduled game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed in the wake of one player on the Reds testing positive for COVID-19. It remains questionable whether Sunday's contest between the two teams will also be postponed. Owners in leagues with daily lineups should be sure to sit any Reds and Pirates […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Only seven games on the DraftKings slate as we sidestep a few of the elite pitching options today, but we're once again graced with the presence of a Coors Field game that you're going to want some exposure to. I'll be going through some of the best plays at each position on DraftKings with a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/15/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Single-game contests are a great way to get fully involved in a small slate, and one game Saturday doesn't give us any other options. While most fans are still wishing it were the Suns and Trail Blazers competing, this play-in game is a first for everyone and should give Damian Lillard another chance to make […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

From October 22nd, 2019, until March 11th, 2020, we were lucky enough to watch basketball for 141 days. Then we all endured another 141 days before it returned to our daily lives on July 30th. The last two weeks of basketball have been fantastic. The bubble has produced tantalizing storylines and unforgettable moments. It's all […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 15, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/15/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's an extra full day of MLB action on Saturday, with a total of 17 games being played. But with games spread out through […]

J.T. Realmuto Stays Hot With Three-Run Homer

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 1-for-4 vs the Mets on Friday, but made the one count blasting a three-run homer into the left field seats. The homer was Realmuto's eighth of the season tying him for second in the Majors. Realmuto has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball and his batted ball […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for August 15, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Cincinnati Reds Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

News broke in the early hours of this morning that a member of the Cincinnati Reds had tested positive for COVID-19. While there hasn't been a formal announcement on the status of the team's games against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday and Sunday yet, it's safe to expect the two teams won't be playing the […]

Gary Sanchez Homers In Back To Back Games

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez homered for his second consecutive game on Friday with a 457 ft blast against the Red Sox. With a 110 mph exit velocity and a 1.000 xBA, Sanchez’s home run was literally a no-doubter, and the 27-year-old appears to be heating up after a slow start to the season. […]

William Smith Absent From Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher William Smith has been held out of Friday’s lineup against the Angels and left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval due to neck stiffness. With Austin Barnes getting the start behind the dish, manager Dave Roberts noted that a stint on the 10-day injured list is becoming increasingly likely for Smith. He has reeled […]

Robinson Chirinos Lands On Injured List Due To Ankle Ailment

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to ankle soreness. The club has recalled Jose Trevino from its alternate site to take his spot on the roster and provide Jeff Mathis with a backup. Chirinos has scuffled at the dish to begin 2020, hitting .129 with just one […]

Joey Bart May Force The Giants' Hand

The San Francisco Giants have been going with a Tyler Heineman/Chadwick Tromp tandem behind the plate with Buster Posey opting out of the 2020 season, but Giants players and fans are clamoring for Joey Bart, the No. 2 overall pick in 2018. Bart has drawn praise from the big league pitching staff and has shown […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/14/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Last night was the conclusion of one of the greatest storylines in modern NBA history. The league has never seen an obstacle like COVID-19, and how the players dealt with the bubble and an impromptu restart was going to be a enlightening experience about plenty of young and even experienced players. First off, all respect […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

After a strange five-game slate last night, we've got a full 13-game slate on tap today with only the Cardinals and White Sox game not playing. There are some prime spots to target, as well as some nice pivots to differentiate your lineups, which can be found here and also in the value plays article […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/14/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Thursday's four-game main slate felt a lot like when you wake up in a hotel that advertised a continental breakfast, but really just had some stale bagels and muffins lying around. Friday, however, provides us a full-brunch bar, omelet station included. We've got a 13 game slate on tap with multiple aces taking the hill, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/14/20): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a four-game slate for Friday's NBA schedule and it is quite underwhelming given the circumstances. With playoffs looming and teams uninterested in "home"-court advantage, it is not going to be teams' bright and best out there for most of the games, if at all. The only playoff scenario possibly affected comes via games […]

Cardinals To Return To Play On Saturday

The St. Louis Cardinals will return to the field on Saturday for a double header against the Chicago White Sox. The Cardinals have not played since July 29 and have played just five games this season. Assuming no more positive COVID-19 tests, the Cardinals will be playing a lot of games in not a lot […]

Serge Ibaka Won't Suit Up Friday

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He will get the day off along with most of the starting unit. He is battling a knee issue, but it is not considered to be serious. Chris Boucher should get all the minutes he can handle and […]

Dougie Hamilton Nets Winner for Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes evened the Stanley Cup Round 1 series against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night with a 3-2 victory. Dougie Hamilton, who recently completed his rehab from a broken leg, scored the winning goal midway through the third period. Teuvo Teravainen and Andrei Svechnikov also scored goals for the Hurricanes. James Reimer replaced […]

Reilly Smith Strikes Again as Vegas Takes 2-0 Series Lead

The Vegas Golden Knights jumped out to a 2-0 series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 overtime win on Thursday. Reilly Smith, who scored twice in Game 1, had the winning goal in overtime. Paul Stastny, Tomas Nosek, and Mark Stone also scored goals for […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 14th 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 topics […]

From Farm to Roster: Potential Call-Ups For Week 4

Every Thursday for the duration of the Major League Baseball season, I'm going to be discussing players on a team's Taxi Squad or Alternate Site Camp who are worth keeping an eye on or stashing in hopes of reaping fantasy goodness. I'll list league sizes where the player could be relevant and give you information […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 14, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 14, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/14/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 12-game slate on tap tonight and it is a doozie. It is a night of aces around the bigs. Finding the […]

Christian Vazquez Getting The Day Off On Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez will be out of the lineup for the second time in four games on Thursday as the team closes out their four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Vazquez got off to a scorching start to the year, hitting four home runs in his first five games, but he's […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/13/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With a seven-game slate Thursday, the playoff race has become more intense than ever. With the prospect of a play-in game, teams like the Trail Blazers and Suns have more to fight for than just seeding. Both teams need to keep winning games and if the cards fall in the right spot, the Suns could […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/13/20): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a five-game slate on Thursday and we're a few games into garbage season for NBA DFS. Teams are resting starters willy nilly, capping minutes seemingly at random, and just trying to coast by in general - either to the playoffs or to their offseason. However, there are four teams that are still vying […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a very strange five-game slate on tap. The slate starts at 4:05 pmEST and is spread out throughout the day/evening. There are some really east spots to target as well as some nice pivots to differentiate your lineups. Listening to MLB DFS Quick Hits will also help get you […]