DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/11/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Friday night with a 10 game slate on tap starting at the unusual time of 8:05. A slate with a few top-end arms and a lot of places to attack with bats. There is some spotty weather that could factor in, so keep an eye on weather reports during the day before […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/11/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another Friday means another jam-packed MLB slate with a plethora of aces taking the hill. Shane Bieber, Lucas Giolito, Kenta Maeda, and Luis Castillo headline the pitching. Those four pitchers rank second through fifth in the league in swinging-strike rate which is among my favorite metrics for evaluating a pitcher's skill. With so many top-flight […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/11/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/11/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate on tap tonight and it should be a doozie. There are some elite pitchers in Lucas Giolito, Shane Bieber, […]

Kenley Jansen Delivering Sensational Statcast Campaign

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenley Jansen has posted across the board an elite Statcast season in 2020, leading all qualified pitchers in average exit velocity (82 MPH), Hard Hit % (10.5), xBA (.152), and xSLG (.264). After a heart ailment sidetracked his 2019 campaign, Jansen has thundered back into the conversation as the best […]

Walker Buehler Lands On IL Again With Blister Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the D-backs due to a recurring blister ailment. Buehler has posted a 3.86 ERA through his first seven starts this year, having been sidetracked by a blister previously. Additionally, the team recalled righty Joe Kelly, but […]

Justin Turner Not Slated To Make Return Until Next Week

Initially, the Los Angeles Dodgers were targeting this weekend for the activation of third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) from the injured list, but prior to Thursday’s contest, manager Dave Roberts bumped that timeline back by a few days. The club instead is aiming for early next week when they take on the Padres as a […]

Mookie Betts Makes First Start Of Season At Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is shifting into the infield for at least a night, as Betts will make his first start at the keystone since 2014 on Thursday against Arizona. A second baseman during his time in the Minor Leagues, Betts reportedly has pitched the idea of moving into the infield on occasion […]

Mookie Betts Tearing It Up In September

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has had a fantastic first season with the club. He's currently slashing .307/.380/.613 with 14 home runs, 33 RBI and 33 runs. He's been on fire to start the month of September, with hits in all seven games he's played so far, including three home runs. He ranks amongst […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/10/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/10/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate on tonight that starts earlier than normal - at 6:40 - so it's something to keep an eye on. […]

Clayton Kershaw Surrenders Four Runs In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits in five innings of work during Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out three batters while walking two. It was just the second time all year that Kershaw surrendered more than a single run in a start. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 10th 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 (9/10/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a 6 game slate on tap. A slate with a few top-end arms and a lot of places to attack with bats. There is some nice value so you should be able to grab some big bats and a big arm or two. Make sure to listen to MLB […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 8)

Welcome to the homestretch. The past week seems to have reversed some of the trends and shifts that we were seeing earlier in the season. Edwin Encarnacion appears resurgent. Brandon Lowe looks like he is scuffling. And Tommy Pham might be coming back. The first two are more complex than they seem, but if Pham […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/10/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another day behind the wheel, more time for thoughts about how to shape up today’s FanDuel column. Fortunately for both sanity and DFS production, I’ve reached my destination, but I’ll always hold fondly the memories of Clint Frazier’s mashing at Yankee Stadium and how it should make him an elite selection moving forward.  For comparison’s […]

Kike Hernandez Batting Ninth On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Kike Hernandez is starting in left field against Taylor Clarke and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. Hernandez has had sporadic playing time for most of the 2020 campaign, and it is easy to see why. After exploding for four hits and five RBI in his first game of the season, […]

Justin Turner May Return As DH This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) may return to the lineup over the weekend as the designated hitter, according to team manager Dave Roberts. He has yet to resume running drills, so playing the field is off the table. Turner provided a .282 average with two homers, 20 RBI, and 17 runs scored […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Relief Pitchers Weekly Rankings

We're into the meat of September and that means the Week 8 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks are here for a weekly dive into how the top 101 RPs stand moving forward. You can check out my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks as well. David Emerick rolled out an introduction to our Baller Ranks […]

Top 50 Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Redraft: Week 8 Rankings

It’s hard to believe that we’re only about three weeks away from the MLB playoffs. But it’s going to be a crazy time with lots of double-headers as teams look to solidify their playoff spots. A number of rookies will play key roles in helping their teams survive the hectic schedules over these next three […]

Walker Buehler Struggles Tuesday, Should Make Next Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits across 2 2/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk. Buehler was cruising to start the game, before self-destructing in a five-run third inning. He was also looking […]

Cody Bellinger Steals Two Bases On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with two walks, two stolen bases, and a run scored during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to the lofty standards of his MVP season in 2019, but he is still a valuable asset in fantasy formats. Bellinger is […]

Gavin Lux Explodes For Five RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux was 3-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored, five RBI, and a walk during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the best performance of Lux's young career, and by far the biggest outing of his 2020 season. The top prospect struggled out of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/9/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nice, tidy nine-game slate on tap for Wednesday on DraftKings. There are three elite arms to decipher at the top in Darvish, Bauer, and Kershaw, while we also have a few interesting arms to consider in the mid-to-low range. There are also plenty of options when in comes to offenses set up […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/9/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a few aces on the mound to choose from tonight, and selecting the right one will be pivotal to success. There are also a few interesting lineup stack options to choose from. We've got plays in both cash games and GPPs to consider, whether they be standalone or as part of a stack. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/9/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/9/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight. Yu Darvish leads the way at pitching and has been worth the price start after start, […]

Pedro Baez Throwing Simulated Game Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez (groin) is scheduled to make a simulated appearance on Wednesday. Assuming there are no setbacks, Baez could return to the team's bullpen this weekend. The reliable right-hander posted a 3.97 ERA and 1.06 WHIP through 11 1/3 innings this season, but his only fantasy value comes in leagues that […]

Joc Pederson Expected To Return On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, who is currently expecting his second child with his wife, was placed on the team's paternity list on Tuesday. Shortly after the move, manager Dave Roberts announced that he expected Pederson would rejoin the team on Saturday when the Dodgers open up a two-game series against the Houston Astros. […]

Joc Pederson Headed To Paternity List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was placed on the team's paternity list on Tuesday afternoon. Pederson and his wife are expecting their second child. It is unclear who will replace Pederson in the team's lineup for the time being, but Matt Beaty, Chris Taylor, and Kike Hernandez are all possibilities. Right-handed reliever Josh Sborz […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 8th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/8/20  Mike Clevinger vs. San Diego Padres If I'm paying for one of […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 9/8

The MLB season is filled with ups and downs, but the key to success is to find some gems to stream! Today we're going to target a pair of Rays at Yankee Stadium! When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching matchup. With pitchers, I account for the […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 7

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). It was another exciting week of surprising starts, and with playoff time already upon us now is when September heroes emerge and become legends, at least in the storied history of […]