Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Monday, August 26th 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/26/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm ET and covers seven games. There is also an all-day slate at 3:10pm ET. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/26/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/26/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
A baseball season is a grind, at times appearing like a war of attrition, as teams must persevere through injuries. That can be especially notable when it comes to a pitching staff, in part because those injuries seem to happen every season. Looking at Monday’s eight-game MLB schedule, there are a number of pitchers in […]
1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22
Only five weeks remain in the 2019 regular season. Some leagues have already commenced postseason play; most of us are still fighting for positioning. With trade deadlines firmly in the rearview mirror, the waiver wire is your only recourse for reinforcements. A well-timed pickup could prove to be the difference between a championship and a […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Monday's schedule in Major League Baseball has a total of eight games, with seven contests starting after 7:05 p.m. ET or after. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/26/19. The lineup […]
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 22
Prepare yourself for a rookie heavy column this week, as three of the five starters listed here still have rookie eligibility. But first a quick recap. I managed to have the absolute worst luck in Week 20, as every single pitcher in that column had their starts moved around and as a result had only […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With September in sight, that means most of you need to take this season one week at a time. What are the matchups right in front of your nose? Using roster spots for stashing becomes increasingly harmful to your streaming flexibility, so be sure […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings. We saw college football make its way into they eyes of America last night, and the NFL news overshadowed it all. We aren’t worried about that world though, as were solely focused on baseball winding down. There’s still plenty of edge to be had and well even see some […]
Adrian Houser (SP, MIL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser has been extremely effective since rejoining the Brewers' rotation in late July. He's allowed exactly one earned run in four of his five starts during this recent stretch and has earned two wins. The Brewers' rotation has been shaky at […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Sunday, August 25th 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
This afternoon's games start at 1:05pm ET, and we've got all 30 teams in action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/25/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be sure to also check out […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22
Just over a month remains of the 2019 season. Playoffs have already begun in some fantasy baseball leagues, but most of us are still fighting for position regardless of scoring format. Pitching has been a bugbear for many owners in 2019. Hopefully, this column has helped you navigate the waters thus far and will continue […]
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22
The season is galloping towards the finish. It is vital that fantasy managers target the categories they need. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. Do what you're comfortable doing with your roster. […]
The Cut List (Week 22) - Time to Let Go?
Welcome to the last Cut List of August. Wait, the last Cut List of August already? Yup, next Sunday is September 1. Most trade deadlines are past, so that option is out the window for big names. At this point, if you want to offload them, it's a cut. The 10-team list has three of […]
H2H Category Streamers - Week 22 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 […]
Brewers Cut Jhoulys Chacin
The Milwaukee Brewers designated starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin for assignment on Saturday. The Brewers also recalled infielder Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move. Chacin fell flat this year, going 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in 88 2/3 innings over 19 starts. Spangenberg has been in the […]
The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 22
Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to find the players who aren't quite there yet but are on their way. Some of these may suit your […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Saturday, August 24th 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Friday was a huge night for baseball and we’re back at it with another big Saturday slate. We happen to have three-day games and 12-night games. We’ll try to offer a couple of players from the day slate, to cater to you early birds out there. In this article, I will be providing you with […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
One of the interesting aspects of the ups and downs that come with a long Major League Baseball season is that production tends to fluctuate. For some players, their greatness lies in their consistency. Mike Trout, for example, has a .448 on-base percentage in August, which is excellent, yet only slightly better than the .438 […]
MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday August 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 23rd, 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 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings. We have an exciting day on our hands, with a 13-game main slate and one game earlier in the day. There is plenty of pitching options on the main slate, including another ace against the Detroit Tigers. There is also a few cheaper options worth considering, so we'll have […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Thursday, August 22nd 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 […]
MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday August 21st, 2019 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 21st, 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 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/21/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Wednesday baseball on DraftKings. It's a historic day, as we see the Houston Astros as -510 favorites against the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander is on the mound and he has to be one of the safest plays of the season. With that said, there are plenty of other options to look at and […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/21/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It’s been a fun season and we’re finally getting to the nitty-gritty. After a big day on Tuesday, we’re going to look to keep rolling here. On FanDuel, you'll find a tournament that fits your price range, no matter what it is. The $9.99 Rally is the featured tourney of the night and will prize […]
Jhoulys Chacin Pain-Free
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (lat) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday and isn't feeling any discomfort. “I finally feel like I’m better,” Chacin said. The 31-year-old right-hander has been out since July 24, so he'll likely require a rehab start or two before returning. The veteran hasn't been nearly as […]
Time To Replace Your Battery Mate?
It's crunch time in the 2019 fantasy baseball season and as we head down the stretch everything can feel like it is magnified. Every win, point, or stat accrued feels more important than it did back in May. If your team is still competitive you've likely settled on the primary guys that have gotten you […]
Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 21
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). This week we're looking at two rookies. A domestic (Adrian Houser), and an import (Yusei Kikuchi). Both have put him some interesting results as of late and deserve a deep dive […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/20/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
There are many factors to take into account when making your Monkey Knife Fight prop picks but a few of the basics are whether the game is at home or on the road. For pitchers, knowing the appropriate strikeout rates for the opposing lineup helps and, for hitters, knowing the relevant splits for the opposing […]