Willson Contreras Back in Lineup Saturday

After sitting out the last game before the All-Star break and the first game after, Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is in the lineup on Saturday where he will be batting fifth against the Pirates. Contreras is hitting .237 with six extra-base hits and two home runs over his last 10 games, but he is […]

Christian Vazquez Homers In First Game After All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-4 on Friday, including a solo home run in an 8-1 win over Toronto. The backstop picked up right where he left off before the break. This homer marked his 15th of the season, which is triple his previous career-high that was set in 2017. He's also set […]

Buster Posey Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey had a huge game in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Brewers. The veteran went 2-for-5 with a single, a grand slam, and a strikeout. Posey took the game for the Giants by breaking the tie score in the 10th inning with a grand slam, his fourth home run […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, July 13th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/13/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday does not often see a predominantly evening slate, but the first Saturday post-All-Star break is different. The double-header in Baltimore means we have five games in the afternoon, before a big 11-game slate in the evening. Boston is the biggest favorite on the slate, but the way Sale has been pitching it is hard […]

Angels Put Jonathan Lucroy On Concussion Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Jonathan Lucroy (concussion, nose) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and activated catcher Kevan Smith from the injured list in a corresponding move. Lucroy was involved in a scary collision at home plate with Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick before the All-Star break. Lucroy suffered a concussion and […]

Yadier Molina Could Miss Three Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) could miss three weeks with a strained thumb. Molina doesn't have a set timetable, but he'll need at least 10 days to recover and heal. Matt Wieters will be the primary backstop with Molina out and is worth picking up in NL-only and […]

Austin Hedges Placed on Bereavement List

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (personal) has been placed on the bereavement list. Hedges will be off the roster for the next three to seven days, so catcher Austin Allen has been recalled in his spot. Allen held his own during his short time with the Padres earlier this season. He'll back up Francisco […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/12/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! We're back in real action tonight and the baseball gods have blessed us with a fun 13 game slate that offers plenty of pitchers and hitters to choose from. Gerrit Cole is the lone ace on the hill, but he has a tough match-up in the summer Texas weather. […]

Can Jonathan Lucroy Turn His Season Around?

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy will try and put his disappointing first half behind him when the team opens up a series on Friday against the Mariners. Lucroy enjoyed a promising first two months of the season, slugging seven home runs through his first 151 at-bats and posted a .493 slugging percentage in the […]

Rockets Sign Tyson Chandler

The Houston Rockets have signed veteran center Tyson Chandler, who played 55 games last season for the Suns and Lakers. Chandler averaged just 3.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and he'll likely be mired in the back of the Houston rotation this year, seeing 10-15 minutes per game on what could be an irregular […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday July 12th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 12th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

J.T. Realmuto Placed on Paternity List

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will miss this weekend's series against the Washington Nationals after the birth of his child. Rob Brantly has been called up from triple-A to provide depth behind the plate but Andrew Knapp should most of the playing time until Realmuto's return. You may want to stay away from Knapp, as […]

Alex Abrines And Timofey Mozgov Sign International Deals

At least two more NBA players won't be in the league this upcoming season, as guard Alex Abrines has signed with FC Barcelona and center Timofey Mozgov has signed with Khimki Moscow. Abrines played for the Thunder most recently, while Mozgov played for the Magic, though both players have recently been limited with injuries. Neither […]

Willson Contreras Absent To Start The Second Half

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit to start the second half of the season on Friday. Contreras was an All-Star, but manager Joe Maddon has been playing Victor Caratini a lot more over the past six weeks. Caratini will bat fifth versus Pirates starter Chris Archer and isn’t a bad dart throw for a […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 15 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Welington Castillo Moves to Triple-A

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) has moved his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A. Castillo had just one hit during his seven at-bats in Double-A. He's been out since June 17 due to a strained oblique. James McCann has been outstanding at the plate this season, so Castillo will serve as the backup […]

Yadier Molina Hits Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Molina is dealing with a strained thumb tendon, so it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. He was struggling with the bat since returning from the injured list, so it's probably a good idea to give him some […]

2019 NBA Free Agency: Fantasy Risers and Fallers

NBA free agency was a pretty drawn out process this year, but things have slowed down enough that we can talk about where things stand now. There's been a lot of movement around the NBA, especially when it comes to the big name players. Kawhi Leonard. Paul George. Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving. Kemba Walker. All […]

First Half Contact Rate Risers and Fallers

Well, the first half of the season has absolutely flown by! We have seen some great hitting and a lot of runs scored so far, and there promises to be just as much excitement in the second half of the season. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average and general hitting statistics, and any […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

very 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 […]

Robinson Chirinos Hoping To Recapture Power Stroke

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will try and regain his footing at the plate when the team kicks off the second half of the season on Thursday against the Rangers. Chirinos started off the month of June white-hot, popping six home runs in the first week. But he has fallen off the map since then, […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 15 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to the All-Star Break edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Sunday, July 7 (unless otherwise noted). For the break, this week's risers and fallers were selected somewhat more scientifically than usual. Everyone who had 100 plate appearances in both 2018 and 2019 had the number of plate […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 15)

The MLB All-Star Break is here and rosters are frozen but things could get interesting once play resumes later this week. When that happens, there will be less than three weeks to go before the trade deadline. Some prospects will be heading to new teams and new opportunities while others will simply rise up to […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 15

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 […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: All Star Break Prospect Edition

At the unofficial halfway point of the season, we've got a chance to really dig in and find those second half superstars. Finding the next Luis Castillo can be the difference between a championship and an early exit from the playoffs, so it's important to keep building your watch list. Be ready to pounce before […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15

As we patiently wait through the All-Star Break, you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a […]

Statcast First-Half Underachievers (Hitters)

As the first half wraps up and we are left pondering who will flip the switch in the second half, it's only rational that we look at the players who have underachieved most. We've already seen examples of players who have started to turn their luck around (Danny Jansen anyone?), so there is definitely credence […]

The Cut List (Week 15) - Time to Let Go?

The All-Star Break will be here after today's games. For players who won't participate in the game on Tuesday, it's a chance to take a break from the grind for several days. And several players could use one, like perhaps the cut suggestions below. Despite the days off, there's nothing really about the break that […]

Danny Jansen Picks Up Two More Hits On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was 2-for-4 with an RBI during a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Jansen, who started the year on a dismal streak, has come to life over his past 15 games. During that stretch, he is slashing .340/.377/.820 with six home runs, 13 RBI, and 11 runs […]