Hyun-Jin Ryu Dominant in Return

Activated off the injured list on Sunday, National League Cy Young contender Hyun-Jin Ryu picked up right where he left off prior to missing the last 10 games with a sore neck. Ryu flummoxed the Diamondbacks for seven shutout innings, allowing just five hits and striking out four. The 32-year old now has a league-leading […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 20

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column that skews towards points league. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, specific categories matter less and the accumulation of total stats is the ultimate objective. We’re turning towards home for fantasy baseball season. While some league counterparts may be multi-tasking with […]

The Cut List (Week 20) - Time to Let Go?

It's now really getting to that point in the fantasy season where cuts are going to be highly based on statistical needs, which are much more obvious now than they were in April and May. This is more true of hitters, whose production in each statistic can vary more widely than for pitchers. Additionally, with the […]

Kike Hernandez, Chris Taylor Going On Rehab Assignment This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers utility men Kike Hernandez and Chris Taylor are expected to go on a rehab assignment later this week as they work their way back from injury. Hernandez injured his left hand on a swing in late-July and likely won't need as many at-bats as Taylor to return to the big league club. […]

A.J. Pollock Getting A Breather Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is getting the day off Sunday as the team squares off against Mike Leake and the D'Backs in the series finale. Matt Beaty is getting the start in left field batting seventh while Kristopher Negron moves to center hitting out of the eighth spot. Pollock has hit well since […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Activated For Sunday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially activated starter Hyun-Jin Ryu ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Diamondbacks. The lefty landed on the IL at the beginning of the month with neck stiffness, but only missed one turn through the rotation. Ryu has been outstanding this season carrying an 11-2 record with a 1.53 ERA and 117 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings. We have a very fun Sunday slate on our hands, with 11 games on the board. DraftKings has given us a ton of tournaments to choose from, including a $10 "Extra Inning" that prizes $30k to first with a $175k prize pool. For the richer blood, the Sunday Eephus […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Week...20?! That can't be right, but somehow it is. With playoffs looming in head-to-head leagues, rotisserie formats barreling toward crunch time, and trade deadlines either near or already behind us, outmaneuvering your rivals on the waiver wire is of the utmost importance. Good thing you're reading this column. A reminder before we begin: This column […]

Top 30 Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (Week 20 update)

In some ways, it feels like the 2019 baseball season just began. But here we are, looking at less than a month’s worth of minor league baseball remaining before the regular season is over. So how do we deal with the crushing sadness that’s descending upon us? How about we take a look at the […]

Joc Pederson Sits Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is sitting versus Diamondbacks left-hander Alex Young Saturday while Kristopher Negron takes his place in the lineup. The 27-year-old is batting a paltry .176 off southpaws this season, and likely won't get many starts versus these hurlers down the stretch run with Negron hitting well lately. Pederson has impressed […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It’s Saturday and that means we got another full day of baseball ahead of us. There are games spread all throughout the day and into the night and the stakes are getting higher with the season slowly winding down.  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/10/19. The […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 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 […]

Joc Pederson is Sitting Out on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Kristopher Negron will cover left field and bat fifth versus lefty Robbie Ray. Negron is not worth a look in DFS contests for […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! I hope you're ready for a fun night, as DK has given us some huge tournaments. The biggest of the night is for the high rollers, with an $888 entry fee bringing $100k to first place. It's also the final stretch for the qualifier, so this will be one […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/9/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday brings a full Major League Baseball schedule and the best place to spot value may be in the Star Shootout contests, where the biggest names are in play. Mike Trout shows up there every day, of course. Alex Bregman is a star with a favorable matchup in Baltimore tonight. Bryce Harper has a tougher […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/9/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got every team in action on this Friday full of baseball, with the main slate starting at 7:05pm ET as usual. There is also an all day slate at 3:10pm featuring the early Athletics-White Sox matchup. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/9/19. The […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 9th 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 […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 19)

The trade deadline came and went with a flurry of moves but there were few big deals as many playoff contenders refused to part with top prospects and most sellers refused to give away players for limited value in return. Still, the trade deadline impacted a few prospects. Infielder Willi Castro fell off the list […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/8/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel. We have eight games on tonight's slate, starting at 7:07 Eastern. FanDuel has gifted us a ton of fun tournaments tonight, including a $9.99 Rally and $88 Grand Slam. Both will award $20k to first, so you can get your own shot at $20k for just $9. For the […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 19

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball! We have eight games on the main slate, though there are plenty of options at each position. At pitcher, Gerrit Cole is in a tier of his own. He's nearly impossible to fade, as pitching is pretty scarce after him. We'll look for an option to pay down for, but you […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 7th 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 […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (neck) is scheduled to come off the injured list Sunday according to Manager Dave Roberts. Ryu was placed on the IL with a minor neck issue but it sounds like it'll only cost him one start. Ryu has been dominant this season so fantasy owners will be happy […]

A.J. Pollock Not Starting, But Available Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (groin) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals. Pollock missed Saturday's game with a minor groin issue but played, and homered, on Sunday. Manager Dave Roberts said Pollock is available off the bench tonight and might start tomorrow. However, this is the second game in a […]

Alex Verdugo Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Verdugo was scratched from Monday's starting lineup with back issues, but lands on the shelf because of a right oblique strain. Kristopher Negron will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Miles Mikolas. Fantasy owners should expect to be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With 14 games on the docket, there is plenty to look through. At pitcher, we have five aces to choose from and Zack Greinke making his first start as an Astro. We then have six offenses projected to put up five or more runs, with a few games still unreleased. it's a great tournament slate […]

Tony Gonsolin Dominates The Cardinals On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin allowed two hits across six scoreless innings during an 8-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. He struck out seven batters while walking one. Gonsolin entered the rotation with Hyun-Jin Ryu (neck) sidelined. The 25-year-old has fared well across three appearances in the big leagues, posting a […]

Matt Beaty Records Two RBI Against The Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Beaty was 2-for-4 with two RBI during Monday's 8-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old has been surprisingly productive when given the opportunity this season. He is slashing .297/.325/.500 with five home runs, 31 RBI, and 22 runs scored across 148 at-bats in 2019. Beaty is riding a […]

Joc Pederson Blasts 24th Home Run On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Monday's 8-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old has provided prevalent power at the expense of pedestrian ratios this season. Pederson is slashing .232/.324/.497 with 24 HRs, 51 RBI, and 58 runs scored. His low […]

Justin Turner Stuffs Stat Sheet In Win Over Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 2-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a stolen base during Monday's 8-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran infielder has had another productive campaign during his 11th MLB season. Turner is slashing .288/.369/.481 with 17 home runs, 49 RBI, 66 runs scored, and […]