A.J. Minter Continues to Pitch Well out of Braves Bullpen

While Atlanta Braves closer A.J. Minter was not needed for a save in Tuesday's 10-6 win against the Miami Marlins, the reliever still pitched a clean ninth inning. Minter has filled in admirably in lieu of Arodys Vizcaino's injury. He has only allowed a single run in his last 11 appearances and has grabbed a tidy […]

Anibal Sanchez Struggles on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starter Anibal Sanchez was ineffective against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The right-hander went five innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on seven hits while striking out six and walking two. Thankfully, the Braves offense managed to bail him out and left him with a no-decision. Sanchez has been sneaky good in Atlanta […]

Freddie Freeman Smacks 20th Homer of the Season

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hit his 20th big fly of the season on Tuesday night. Freeman was 2-for-4 with a solo shot and a walk. Freeman is right near the top of the NL-MVP list as he has had a fantastic season. The 28-year-old sports a .320 average along with 75 RBI, seven […]

Ronald Acuna Continues Insane Hot Streak on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna hit two more home runs on Tuesday in a 10-6 victory over the Miami Marlins. Acuna was 3-for-5 on the night with four RBI. He has now homered in five straight games, and in seven of his last eight. He has eight home runs in his past eight games along […]

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 […]

Second-Half Successes - Hot Performances to Buy

As we enter the final seven weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical […]

Touki Toussaint (ATL - SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint had a great major-league debut against the Miami Marlins earlier this week. The rookie coasted through six innings and could have gone longer had his spot in the order not come up with runners in scoring […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Who's ready to take advantage of leagues whose owners are slipping on baseball in lieu of prepping for the fantasy football season? I know I am! Don't be that owner who puts in a considerable amount of work between March and July, only to let your season slip away due to the buzz of football. […]

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 […]

Ronald Acuna Homers Twice On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 3-for-5 with two home runs in the 10-6 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday. The dynamic young outfielder has been on an epic tear as of late and has eight homers over the last seven days. The 20-year-old stud is up to 19 homers on the season and a […]

Brandon McCarthy To Retire After Season

Atlanta Braves veteran starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) said he has decided to retire after the 2018 season. He will spend the next few weeks making mechanical adjustments so that he can potentially boost the bullpen for the stretch run. The right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA on the season in 15 starts. He […]

Brandon McCarthy Throws Off Mound Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) threw off a mound on Tuesday and is trying to make adjustments that would allow him to pitch in a relief role in September. That pretty much closes the book on his fantasy value in 2018. The veteran right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and […]

Ozzie Albies Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is getting the day off on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Albies has been great this season as evidenced by his .280 average, 21 home runs, 62 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. Charlie Culberson is starting in his place and batting second. Culberson could offer fantastic value in daily […]

Mike Foltynewicz Tosses Another Gem on Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz continued his great season on Monday night in the second half of the Braves doubleheader. He went eight innings, giving up a single run on five hits while striking out seven batters and walking three. He now has a stellar 2.84 ERA on the season as well as a solid […]

Ronald Acuna on Scorching Hot Streak

Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna is on some kind of roll right now. In the first game of the Braves doubleheader on Monday afternoon, Acuna was 2-for-3 with a homer, three RBI, two walks, three runs scored, and a stolen base. If that was not enough, in the second half of the doubleheader Acuna was […]

Touki Toussaint Stellar in Big League Debut

Atlanta Braves prospect Touki Toussaint dominated the Miami Marlins in his first MLB start on Monday afternoon. Toussaint went six innings, giving up only one run on two hits while striking out four batters and walking two. The 22-year-old is just the latest Braves youngster to immediately jump onto the scene with success. He is […]

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 […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 20: Guerrero, Chavis, Kopech

Over the past few weeks on this column, we have been taking a look at hot prospects that were either not as well known or were still some ways away from reaching the majors. This week however, we're looking at some of the big name prospects out there that have been on fire over the […]

Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 20

Today and every Tuesday moving forward throughout the 2018 MLB season, we will take a deep dive into some of the lesser-owned relief pitchers on the market that are worth keeping tabs on. This can be a good tool for those in deeper holds leagues, although any pitcher in a position to make a move on […]

Max Fried Could Make Rehab Start In Coming Days

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) could be making a rehab start soon. Fried was placed on the disabled list on August 8, but just five days later he's already shown signs of progress. Due to his quick progression from a left groin strain, he might be in line for a rehab start at […]

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 […]

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 […]

Freddie Freeman Continues To Produce In Second Half

Atlanta Braves first/third baseman Freddie Freeman has continued to be a fantasy juggernaut in the second half of the season. The 28-year-old is hitting .333 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 87 plate appearances. While the power is down slightly in that time period (.481 slugging percentage vs .524 on the season), fantasy […]

Touki Toussaint (ATL - SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Those unfamiliar with the embarrassingly-rich stable of young Braves arms are learning a lot in 2018. There are rumblings of prospect Touki Toussaint getting a spot start with Max Fried hitting the 10-day DL, and even the most distant rumblings mean you need to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid 10 game Sunday slate. The "Main Slate" is essentially the "early slate," as there are no later games on the slate. Still, there are plenty of options to make lineups today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/12/18. The lineup […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/11/18): 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 […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 20) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 20, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 20

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 20

If your league doesn't have a trade deadline before September (or at all), you still have plenty of time to wheel and deal for the playoff stretch. Most of us, however, are up against Father Time and his ceaseless battle to rob us of our most precious commodity. If you're in the market to make […]