Looking at Rookie Performances - Opening Weekend 2020

As we wait oh-so-impatiently for star Angels prospect Jo Adell to get the call and delay our anticipation for top Blue Jays pitching prospect Nate Pearson, there are still plenty of noteworthy rookie performances to examine from this past weekend's action. We're going to take a look at the most notable performers and look at […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 29th, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/29 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 […]

Roberto Perez Being Evaluated For Shoulder Soreness

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (shoulder) is being evaluated for shoulder soreness. The severity of Perez’s injury isn’t clear yet, but if he’s forced to miss any time then Sandy Leon should be the team’s primary catcher. A generally durable catcher, Perez has missed only four games due to injury since the beginning of 2018, […]

Austin Nola Scratched From Lineup, Joe Odom Starting

Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola was scratched from the team’s lineup without a reason given on Tuesday. Joe Odom is starting in Nola’s place, and with Tom Murphy (foot) out for an extended period of time, Odom may get a long look behind the plate. Tuesday is Odom’s MLB debut, and although playing time may […]

Cesar Hernandez, Roberto Perez Not In Lineup For Second Game

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez and catcher Roberto Perez are not in the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. It's merely a rest day for both in light of the 60-game sprint ahead of both players. Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the first game […]

Travis D'Arnaud And Tyler Flowers Able To Workout On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis D'Arnaud (illness) was able to get a workout in after missing the first five games with symptoms related to the coronavirus. Backup catcher Tyler Flowers (illness) is also dealing with the symptoms but was able to workout. Both have tested negative but the team is operating cautiously. Manager Brian Snitker said […]

Giants Call Up Catcher Chadwick Tromp

The San Francisco Giants have called up catcher Chadwick Tromp. They have DFA'd Rob Brantly in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old Tromp has an intriguing profile. He's never played in the majors before. Last year, which he primarily spent at Triple-A, he slashed .280/.397/.568 with nine home runs and 37 RBI in just 42 games. […]

Anthony Davis Misses Tuesday's Practice

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (eye) was not able to suit up for Tuesday's practice. He was poked in the eye on Saturday and it has been bothering him since then. The team is obviously going to be careful with him and head coach Frank Vogel said that there is some concern that Davis […]

Aron Baynes Unavailable For Tuesday's Scrimmage

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (COVID) is unavailable for Tuesday's scrimmage contest. Baynes is currently in Orlando, but must clear COVID-19 protocol before being allowed to take the court again. Getting his conditioning back up in time for the seeding games is going to be tough. Regardless, it sounds like he'll have a limited role […]

Willson Contreras Gets Routine Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will have a routine day off on Tuesday versus the Reds. Contreras has been on a tear to start this season and remains one of the better catchers in the league. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras on Tuesday and bat second. Caratini can have sneaky value in DFS leagues as […]

Hassan Whiteside, Zach Collins Limited on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside and forward Zach Collins will be limited for Tuesday's exhibition game. Neither player is injured, but head coach Terry Stotts wants to make sure both players are healthy for the seeding games. As of right now, it sounds like Whiteside is going to start alongside Jusuf Nurkic. It'll be […]

Yankees and Orioles To Play On Wednesday And Thursday

With the Phillies and Marlins postponing their games because of a coronavirus outbreak, the Yankees and Orioles will have a two-game series on Wednesday and Thursday this week. That change should boost Yankee hitter values for the remainder of the week, giving the team opportunities to bat against one of the worst pitching staffs in […]

Miami Marlins Will Not Play Until At Least Monday

Updating a previous news post, with the Miami Marlins season "paused" for now, there is confirmation that the team will not play until at least Monday. This Monday and Tuesday's games scheduled to be played in Miami had already been postponed. The Marlins were then supposed to travel to Baltimore for two games on Wednesday […]

Miami Marlins Season Put On Pause

According to Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com, the Miami Marlins 2020 season has been put on pause, "at least temporarily." The Washington Nationals players voted and a majority chose not to travel to Miami to play this weekend. While MLB could force the Nationals to play, it's very unlikely that they would go against a team […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for July 28th, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/27 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 […]

Yankees and Phillies Game On Tuesday Postponed

Tuesday's game between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to concerns related to the Miami Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak. The Phillies played the Marlins on Sunday just prior to the Marlins being confirmed as having 11 positive cases of COVID-19. Fantasy owners in daily leagues should bench any Yankees or Phillies […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 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 topics […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

After a crazy Monday of MLB action on and off the field, we head into Tuesday for a nine-game slate. The Marlins and Orioles game has already been canceled and be prepared to bob and weave all season as the news will continue to come out and change the landscape of the daily slates. Make […]

Salvador Perez Hits His Second Home Run Of The Year

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez went yard for the second time in three days on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. The Royals put on an offensive barrage on Monday, tying a franchise record with six home runs. Perez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the game. Perez has hit […]

Statcast Sleepers - Relief Pitchers to Target

This is the first edition of our weekly series on Statcast Pitcher Analysis. Normally, I will select a different sabermetric evaluation method to identify undervalued and/or overvalued pitchers. Since we have less than a week's worth of data under our belt for 2020, let's take one more look back at last year's Statcast data to find […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - July 28, 2020

All other Premium Tools are accessible on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/28/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate on tap tonight with a lot of suspect pitching that should lead to a lot of helpful bats to target. […]

Willson Contreras Stays Hot

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI on Monday versus the Reds. The All-Star catcher has been off to hot start and is now hitting .357 over the teams first four games. Contreras will have plenty of RBI opportunities being in the number five spot for the Cubs and he […]

Danny Jansen Leaves The Yard In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen popped a solo home run in the team’s 4-1 victory over the Nationals on Monday. He also added a single, finishing the game going 2-for-4 and is now 4-for-11 on the year with three runs and a pair of walks. Jansen spent the offseason working on his swing after […]

MLB Hopes Marlins, Orioles Can Play Wednesday

Major League Baseball is hoping that the Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins can play on Wednesday after an outbreak of COVID-19 hit the Marlins depth chart. Commissioner Rob Manfred told Tom Verducci that the plan is for the teams to play at Camden Yards in Baltimore rather than in Miami. The league will conduct testing […]

Marlins and Orioles Game On Tuesday Postponed

Tuesday's game between the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles has also been postponed due to the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak. Pending the outcome of COVID-19 tests, the scheduled game between the two teams for Wednesday will either be postponed or moved to Baltimore. It is recommended that fantasy owners in weekly leagues bench any Marlins or […]

Richaun Holmes Will Suit Up Versus Clippers

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes will be back in action for Monday's scrimmage against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to head coach Luke Walton. Holmes has been practicing with the team for a week since his 10-day quarantine. It sounds like he still needs to get his conditioning up, but the team feels comfortable playing […]

Aron Baynes Has Cleared COVID-19 Protocol

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes has been cleared from the COVID-19 protocol and is traveling to Orlando on Monday. He has been battling the virus for about a month, so fatigue might be the biggest issue here. The Suns are expected to limit Baynes until he can get his conditioning up. Baynes should have a […]

Goga Bitadze Likely Out A Few Weeks

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (knee) is reportedly still a couple of weeks away from taking the floor, according to head coach Nate McMillan. The Pacers are already without Domantas Sabonis (foot) for the foreseeable future. The organization is going to be forced to lean heavily on Myles Turner during the restart. TJ Leaf and […]

William Contreras Starting On Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras will start behind the plate and bat ninth during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Travis D'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers currently sidelined with COVID-19, Contreras has run with the opportunity afforded to him. He has gone 4-for-6 with an RBI through three appearances this season. The 22-year-old has […]

Baltimore Orioles Planning To Leave Miami Monday Night

Monday's game between the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed as the Marlins have announced a total of 12 players and two managers have tested positive for COVID-19. Reports indicate that the Orioles are now planning to leave Miami on Monday night. This clearly calls into question whether the scheduled games between the […]