Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 3rd 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 (8/3/20): MLB DFS Lineups

We might be faced with daily threats to our fantasy sanity but we've made it to the third week of baseball. We're not promised tomorrow but it looks like we'll have tonight. We're going position by position on DraftKings, with an eight-game Main Slate for our evening pleasure. The Rockies are still playing at home, […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Monday, August 3rd - Monkey Knife Fight

Postponed games have wreaked havoc on the MLB schedule so far this year, but there’s a solid nine-game slate on Monday. With 18 teams playing, there are some solid opportunities for DFS players to cash in at Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, […]

Corey Seager Could Return To Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager missed Sunday’s game against Arizona as he dealt with calf discomfort, but manager Dave Roberts mentioned afterwards that Seager had received treatment and that he was hopeful that he could get him back in the starting nine Monday as the designated hitter. Seager has gotten off to a torrid […]

Walker Buehler Aims To Continue Dominance Of Padres Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler was capped at just 56 pitches in his first start of 2020, but his second start will come Monday against a Padres club that he has carved up during his career. In four starts covering 28 innings, Buehler has amassed 42 strikeouts and allowed just two runs when […]

Mookie Betts Departs Sunday’s Game With Apparent Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was removed from Sunday’s contest against the D-backs as he appears to be dealing with a hand ailment stemming from a swing he took in the fifth inning. Betts would homer later in said at-bat, but was ultimately removed in the seventh with Edwin Rios taking his spot in […]

Gavin Lux Closer To Making 2020 Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux entered the year as the prohibitive favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award, but is yet to see time at the keystone. But per manager Dave Roberts, Lux is “getting closer” to appearing for the club, as he is taking live batting practice at […]

Cody Bellinger Back In Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is back in the lineup Sunday after getting a rest day. Last year's MVP will be in center field and will bat fourth against right-hander Merrill Kelly. Bellinger is still searching for his first long-ball of 2020, after belting 47 last season. Catcher Austin Barnes is also back […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I know we're limping along, but baseball is still moving forward. We're balancing more than ever before when it comes to analyzing here. Postponed games, shortened doubleheaders, expanded rosters, teams in quarantine, and a sprint-style season. These first few weeks will be formatted differently, […]

Where Have the Steals Gone? (Hint: Not Your Fantasy Team)

A common refrain among baseball analysts and fantasy managers is that the 2020 MLB season is meaningless. We can't extrapolate anything useful from a 60-game season. The numerous injuries, illnesses, and opt-outs make for an unreliable data sample. If you chose to play season-long fantasy baseball, you don't care. You still want to win, asterisks […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 2nd 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 […]

Corey Seager’s Status Uncertain For Sunday’s Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was lifted from Saturday’s contest against the D-backs due to a calf cramp and his status for Sunday is up in the air. Seager was replaced at shortstop by Chris Taylor, who would presumably man the spot if Seager is unable to go after testing out the ailment. Off […]

Christian Walker Aims To Have Upper Hand Of Clayton Kershaw

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has gotten well-acclimated with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw over the past few seasons. While Kershaw is on a Hall of Fame trajectory, Walker has been a particularly stubborn bugaboo. The D-backs’ first baseman enters play Sunday batting .323 on the year, but it’s his four career home runs in […]

Cody Bellinger Out Of Starting Lineup For First Time

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was not included in the team’s starting nine for Saturday’s contest against the D-backs and right-hander Luke Weaver. Edwin Rios essentially swaps into his spot in the lineup, although the hot-hitting Corey Seager moves up to the No. 3 hole. It’s been a frosty start to 2020 for Bellinger, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/1/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We've turned the page to August and we're still rolling along with MLB DFS, despite a mounting array of scheduling/coronavirus-related issues piling up. There are 11 games to choose from on the Saturday main slate. Be sure to double-check the weather, starting lineups, and postponements before finalizing your roster. I'll be going through some of […]

Early (Over/Under) Reactions for Fantasy Baseball

The first week of the shortened MLB season is officially over and we have several prominent fantasy storylines emerging. Some carry over from 2019 and others have come out of nowhere. My job here is to walk us through those which seem most notable. COVID-19 is one tough customer and has made not even hope […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 3

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 1st 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 […]

Mookie Betts Enjoys Best Game As A Dodger

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI during Friday's 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Betts also made a highlight-reel throw from the outfield during the contest. The 27-year-old is now slashing .256/.310/.410 with five RBI and five runs scored through his first eight games with […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Season Debut Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been tabbed as the starting pitcher for Sunday’s contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw has been sidelined thus far in 2020 due to a back ailment, but is reportedly “champing at the bit” to get back on the mound, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw had been […]

Edwin Rios Draws First Start Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Edwin Rios is in the starting lineup for Friday’s contest against Arizona and right-hander Zac Gallen. Rios mashed a go-ahead homer against Houston on Wednesday, a continuation of the power that he displayed in a short stint with the Dodgers last year, roping four roundtrippers in just 47 at-bats. Having […]

Tony Gonsolin Recalled For Friday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin for Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks. He'll take Alex Wood's spot in the rotation, but it's unclear how long he'll remain a starter. Gonsolin jumped back and forth from the bullpen to the rotation in 2019, but he has proven to be effective in both […]

MLB Betting Picks (7/31/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

While the Cincy/Chicago game got rained out, Shane Bieber ran roughshod through the Twins lineup. While he's a great arm, I wasn't expecting this dominance against such a stout offense. Nonetheless, you tip your cap and move on to the next day. Thursday, July 30: 0-1 (-1 units) 2020 Season Total: 4-3-2 (+0.59 units) We […]

Cody Bellinger Mired In Serious Slump

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 0-for-5 with a strikeout during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He left six men on base throughout the game. The 25-year-old is now 5-for-31 to start the season and has yet to a hit a home run. Several star players are slumping to start the 2020 […]

AJ Pollock Continues Strong Start To 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock was 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the first HR of the season for the 32-year-old. Pollock tends to sit against right-handed pitchers, but he has been productive when he's been in the lineup. He […]

Ross Stripling Allows Three Runs In Win

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling allowed three runs on four hits across 5 1/3 innings during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out two batters while walking two. It was not the sharpest effort from the 30-year-old, but it was enough to move his record to 2-0 on the year. Stripling […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/31/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's Friday which means another jam-packed MLB slate. We've got 12 games on the main slate which will provide no shortage of options on how to build our lineups. A rainout between the Reds and the Cubs on Thursday adds two more intriguing arms to the Friday slate as Luis Castillo and Yu Darvish will join a deep collection […]

Max Muncy Smacks Solo Shot In Win Over Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy was 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 29-year-old is slashing .241/.389/.621 with three HRs and four RBI through 29 at-bats in the young season. Muncy has developed into a significant contributor at the plate and is a part of […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Friday, July 31st - Monkey Knife Fight

The MLB season is in full swing and although we have had some bumps in the road at the start, the show must go on. Of course, along with the start of the 2020 season, comes the start of MLB Monkey Knife Fight Prop Picks. Be sure to check back here regularly to see which […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 31st 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 […]