Mets To Discuss Edwin Diaz's Role After Another Rough Outing

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas stated after Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox that they'll discuss Edwin Diaz's role in the team's bullpen with the team's brass. He was put into the ninth inning with the team down 3-2 and went on to issue two walks, a single, and a hit-by-pitch. Luckily, Paul […]

Eduardo Nunez Placed On Injured

New York Mets infielder Eduardo Nunez (knee) has been placed on the injured list with a left knee contusion. Nunez suffered the injury on Sunday attempting to beat out an infield single. Nunez has been serving as a bench player for the Mets and even when he is healthy should be left on the waiver […]

Mets Promote Brian Dozier

The New York Mets have promoted second baseman Brian Dozier to the active roster. Dozier initially signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres, but was cut prior to the start of the new season. It didn’t take long for Dozier to find a new home and he will bat seventh in his […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's hard to fathom that we're already a week deep into what has been a tumultuous 2020 MLB campaign. Yet, here we are, albeit with a slate that has been slimmed down due to cancellations and early start times. Factor in that two of the top pitchers on the day (Luis Castillo and Yu Darvish) […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with an eight-game slate on tap and plenty of nice targets for your DraftKings lineups. The Yankees are in another great spot, while the Mets face Martin Perez in Fenway. There are a few different ways to build your lineups tonight so make sure to listen to MLB DFS Quick […]

Marcus Stroman To Face Live Batters On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (calf) will throw to live batters on Friday, according to general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. This is a good sign for Stroman but there's still no timetable for his return to the rotation. There's hope for the 29-year-old to contribute for fantasy teams in 2020, after what was […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 30th 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - July 30, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools are accessible on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/30/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight with a few strong pitching options which makes finding potential value all that much more important so […]

Yoenis Cespedes Homers In Mets Loss

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, hitting as the Mets' designated hitter, hit his second home run of the season on Wednesday in the Mets 6-5 loss to Boston. Cespedes went 2-for-5 on the night with the HR and one RBI. After hitting a homer against the Braves on Opening Day, Cespedes had fallen into […]

Pete Alonso With Four Hits Against Red Sox

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 4-for-4 on Wednesday in the Mets 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. All of Alonso's four hits were singles. After a very slow start to the young season, Alonso is beginning to heat up and is now hitting .250 in 24 at-bats. He appears to have made […]

Jacob deGrom With Quality Start Against Boston

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom went six innings throwing 88 pitches against the Red Sox on Wednesday in the Mets 6-5 loss. deGrom allowed only three hits, one walk, and two earned runs while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision. In the Mets' season opener, deGrom threw just 72 […]

Jose Reyes Announces Retirement

Shortstop Jose Reyes announced his retirement on Wednesday. Reyes is most notable for his two tenures with the New York Mets, but also suited up for the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies over his 16 year career. The four-time All-Star finished his career with a .283 batting average, 145 home runs and […]

Jake Marisnick Hits IL With Hamstring Ailment

New York Mets outfielder Jake Marisnick has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. Marisnick was being used primarily as a defensive replacement late in games, having gone just 1-for-4 at the plate across five games. To take Marisnick’s spot on the roster, the Mets have called up outfielder […]

David Peterson In Line To Remain In Rotation

New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson is expected to make his second Major League start Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, following a successful first big league start Tuesday versus Boston. The rookie southpaw has had his path paved by the calf injury to right-hander Marcus Stroman, who continues to work his way back. The […]

Andres Gimenez Makes First Major League Start Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez will be in the starting lineup for the first time in his career Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, manning the shortstop spot with Amed Rosario out of the lineup. Gimenez, a longtime top prospect for New York, has appeared in five games already this season, primarily as a […]

Jacob deGrom Cleared To Throw 80-100 Pitches Wednesday

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom will have very little restrictions for Wednesday’s start against the Boston Red Sox, as manager Luis Rojas said before the game that he would turn loose his ace for between 80-100 pitches. deGrom worked five scoreless innings in last week’s season opener, yielding just one hit and one […]

Week 2 Bullpen Usage Report for Fantasy Baseball

Less than a week into the 2020 Major League Baseball season, the future is uncertain. Bullpens are normally the most unreliable and volatile aspect of the sport. This year, the outside world has told baseball to hold its beer and showed it what unreliable and volatile really meant. As we see the Miami Marlins sit […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 29th 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 […]

J.D. Davis Hits First Home Run Of Season

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis hit his first home run of the season on Tuesday in the Mets 8-3 win over the Red Sox. Davis went 2-for-3 with a two run HR and scored two runs. After a slow start out of the gate, Davis is now batting .250 in 16 at-bats. Davis, who […]

David Peterson Wins Major League Debut

New York Mets pitcher David Peterson won his major league debut against the Red Sox on Tuesday evening. Peterson (1-0) went 5 2/3 innings pitched allowing seven hits, two earned runs, and two walks, while striking out three in the Mets 8-3 win. Peterson, the Mets top draft pick in 2017 and the Mets 10th […]

Red Alert: Luis Robert's 115.8 MPH Smash Means Something

In the hullabaloo of MLB’s opening weekend, you may not have noticed that Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox — he of the .337 ISO at Triple-A Charlotte — announced his presence with authority on Friday night. In the second inning of his MLB debut, Robert strode to the plate, stood 60 feet and six inches […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 29th, 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 7/29/20  Charlie Morton vs. Atlanta Braves Morton was roughed up in his first […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/28/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting main slate on FanDuel which starts at 6:40 PM eastern, which spans 11 games. I am excited for my first MLB DFS column of the season and with few decent pitching options it looks like it could be another high scoring slate for offenses. Tonight's Marlins-Orioles matchup is cancelled again after […]

David Peterson To Make Major League Debut On Tuesday

New York Mets pitcher David Peterson will start against the Red Sox on Tuesday evening. He will be making his major league debut. Peterson, the Mets top draft pick in 2017, was originally scheduled to begin the season at Triple-A back in March. However, because of injuries to Noah Syndergaard and Marcus Stroman, Peterson is […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 28th, 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 7/28/20  Carlos Martinez vs. Minnesota Twins Don't do it. You might be fooled […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th 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 (7/28/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

After a crazy Monday of MLB action on and off the field, we head into Tuesday for a nine-game slate. The Marlins and Orioles game has already been canceled and be prepared to bob and weave all season as the news will continue to come out and change the landscape of the daily slates. Make […]

Michael Conforto Hits First Home Run Of Season

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto hit his first home run of the season in the Mets 7-4 win over the Red Sox on Monday. Conforto went 1-for-4 in the game, with the two-run HR being his only hit. Conforto is off to a good start on the young season, batting .417 with one HR, […]

Michael Wacha Looks Solid In Mets Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha looked impressive in the Mets 7-4 win over the Red Sox on Monday. Wacha (1-0) went five innings, allowing five hits, including a home run, one earned run, and one walk while striking out four. In 2019, Wacha posted a poor 4.76 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 126 […]

Dominic Smith Goes Yard In Mets Win

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith blasted a three-run home run in the Mets 7-4 win over the Red Sox on Monday night. Smith, who was hitting as the Mets designated hitter, was making his first start of the season. The homer was Smith's only hit in four at-bats. In 2019, Smith hit .282/.355/.525 […]