Yankees Unsure Of Jacoby Ellsbury's Status

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) is "not in a position health-wise" for the team to know if he's a realistic option for the 2020 season. Ellsbury has battled a wide range of injuries and hasn't played for the Yankees in the last two seasons. There will obviously […]

Giancarlo Stanton Suffered Grade 2 Quad Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (quadriceps) suffered a Grade 2 quadriceps strain in the American League Championship Series against the Astros, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It was a year full of injuries for the 29-year-old, as he played in just 18 games in the regular season and hit .288/.403/.492 with three home […]

Luke Voit Undergoes Surgery

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) had surgery to repair core-muscle injuries, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Voit was having a fantastic year in pinstripes before a hernia knocked him out for most of August. The 28-year-old slugger finished the year hitting .263/.378/.464 with a career-high 21 home runs and 62 RBI […]

Masahiro Tanaka Has Bone Chips Removed From Elbow

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It's a notable procedure, but Tanaka should have enough time to heal up before spring training of 2020. The Japanese right-hander went 11-9 with a 4.45 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and […]

Aaron Hicks To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Oct. 30 and will be out for eight to 10 months, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Hicks was sidelined for a lot of the second half with his elbow injury, but he returned in the postseason. The 30-year-old switch-hitter has put […]

Greg Bird Playing In Dominican Republic

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (foot) is playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic and went 0-for-3 with a walk in his debut with the Gigantes del Cibao on Tuesday. Bird didn't play for the Yankees after April 13 due to plantar fasciitis. The Yankees could non-tender him this offseason to open up […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 19th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday, October 19th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our DFS Top Value Plays column for the 2019 MLB Poststeason. As you might imagine, this column will take on a different look for the month of October than you are used to seeing during the regular season. There are fewer games (thus […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/19/19): MLB DFS Lineups

The ALCS remains alive thanks to a first-innings explosion from the Yankees offense against Justin Verlander last night. Now the teams head back to Houston for Game 6 as the Astros look to clinch the series without having to put their other ace, Gerrit Cole, on the mound again. This game could be very entertaining. […]

Aaron Hicks Hits Huge Home Run In Yankees Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks hit a three-run home run in the first inning of the team's 4-1 win over the Astros in Game 5 of the ALCS. With the Yankees facing elimination, the offense came out swinging. A leadoff home run by DJ LeMahieu was backed up by a three-run laser from Hicks […]

DJ LeMahieu's Leadoff Home Run Sets Tone In Win

New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu hit a leadoff home run to spark the Yankees to a 4-1 victory over the Astros in Game 5 of the ALCS. LeMahieu has been delivering from the top of the lineup the entire series but came up huge with an opposite field home run that barely cleared […]

James Paxton Comes Up Big Against Astros

New York Yankees starter James Paxton twirled six innings of one-run baseball as the Yankees closed the gap in the ALCS with a 4-1 win over the Astros. After making it only 2 1/3 innings earlier in the series, Paxton had his best stuff in this crucial Game 5. 'Big Maple' scattered four hits and […]

James Paxton Hopes To Rebound In Game 5

New York Yankees starter James Paxton will take the mound in Game 5 in hopes of keeping the Yankees alive for one more game in the ALCS. Paxton lasted only 2 1/3 innings on October 13 against the Astros, getting pulled after allowing one run, walking two and surrendering four hits. Much has been made […]

Aaron Judge Slugging Only .412 In ALCS

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will hit second in a struggling lineup as the Yankees will try and stave off elimination against the Astros in Game 5. Judge homered in Game 2 but has failed to make a consistent impact, slugging only .412 in the series. Judge disappointed, at times, against right-handed pitching in […]

Gleyber Torres Moved To Three-Spot For Game 5

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres will start and hit third in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros. Torres has been the only consistent offensive threat for the Yankees over the last week and continues to get elevated in the lineup. The 22-year-old has been fantastic throughout the entire postseason, slashing .345/.406/.793 with […]

Giancarlo Stanton Gets The Game 5 Start

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will start and hit cleanup in the Yankees crucial Game 5 matchup against the Astros. Stanton has not played since October 12 with a quadriceps injury but it is do-or-die for the Yankees season. Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run in Game 1 of the series and […]

DJ LeMahieu Continues To Deliver From Leadoff Spot

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a double and one walk in the Yankees Game 4 loss to the Astros in the ALCS. The Yankees offense has been shut down over the past few games, but LeMahieu continues to rake. The veteran is 7-for-17 (.412) in the ALCS with three walks and […]

Edwin Encarnacion Not In Game 5 Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion will ride the bench in Game 5 of the ALCS. The veteran is having a brutal series, going only 1-for-15 (.067) through the first four games. Encarnacion will take a seat due to brutal career numbers against the Astros expected starter, Justin Verlander. In 41 career at-bats against the veteran […]

CC Sabathia Removed From ALCS Roster

The New York Yankees replaced starting pitcher CC Sabathia (shoulder) on the American League Championship Series roster on Friday with reliever Ben Heller. Sabathia suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder joint in his relief appearance in the Game 4 loss to the Astros on Thursday night. The left-hander announced before this season that 2019 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 18th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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CC Sabathia Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (shoulder) suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Game 4 loss to the Astros on Thursday in the American League Championship Series. Manager Aaron Boone said Sabathia's injury is "not good." The left-hander came on in relief and retired two hitters before departing. The […]

CC Sabathia Injured In Game 4 Of ALCS

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia left his outing early in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Thursday after appearing to aggravate his knee injury during a pitch. The future Hall of Fame left-hander announced before the season that 2019 would be his last, so Thursday's game will […]

Masahiro Tanaka Has 1.32 ERA Lifetime In Postseason

New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka will try and stay hot in a must-win game for the Yankees in Game 4 against the Astros. Tanaka has been awesome through two postseason starts this season, allowing only one run on four hits in 11 innings pitched while striking out 11. The veteran pitcher continues his run […]

Aaron Hicks Back In Lineup Against Astros

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will start and hit third against the Astros and Zack Greinke in Game 4 of the ALCS. Hicks went 0-for-2 but coaxed two walks in Game 3 and is getting the start for the injured Giancarlo Stanton. Hicks posted a .479 slugging percentage against right-handed pitching during the regular […]

Giancarlo Stanton Not In Game 4 Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (quadriceps) is not in the lineup as the team takes on the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS. The burly slugger simply cannot stay healthy but the team is hoping he can contribute at some point in the series. Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run in Game […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday, October 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another Thursday, another single-game showdown for us to contemplate. In fact, from here on in every DFS contest for baseball will be a single-game affair. With the early completion of the NLCS we have seen the end of multiple baseball games a day for the 2019 season. However, with a blockbuster ALCS to conclude, let's […]

Giancarlo Stanton's Status Unknown For Game 4

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's "not sure" if outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (quadriceps) will be ready for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Thursday. Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the Game 1 win but was injured and hasn't played the last two games. […]

Luis Severino Bitten By Home Run Bug

New York Yankees starter Luis Severino pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs, in the teams 4-1 loss to the Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS. Severino struck out six but allowed five hits, including a pair of solo home runs in the first two innings. When facing an opponent like Houston's starter Gerrit […]