Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 22 - Buy or Sell?
Today's magic numbers: 5/14. Each riser has exactly five home runs in the past two weeks (August 13-26). The names are a little more interesting on the whole than the ones with six or seven (and have been less explored around here). As for falling power outputs, four of today's five have been risers in […]
Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 22)
The final week of August is here and it’s already been a busy time for MLB clubs with September just around the corner. Who needs football, right? Five players featured on last week’s list graduated to the Majors including pitchers Jordan Romano and Justus Sheffield. Hitters Abraham Toro, Willi Castro, and Nick Solak also reached […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
There’s a lot to like about this slate and it should be a fun day with games spread all throughout the day. That’s why we’re going to offer up the best pitching option on the board and pair him with a value play. With that in mind, let’s get to Mad Max! Be sure to […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Wednesday, August 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 […]
Luke Voit On Track To Return Friday
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) is continuing his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and remains on track to come off the injured list on Friday for the start of the series against the A's. Voit has been out since late July but should remain stashed in all leagues, as he's been a […]
Edwin Encarnacion Progressing
New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) hit in the batting cage and did some fielding and throwing drills in New York on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Encarnacion will see live pitching in the near future and should be an option to return to the team soon. EE has been out […]
Luis Severino To Make Rehab Start Sunday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Trenton. Severino pitched well during his two inning simulated game on Tuesday. Severino has been out all season due to shoulder and lat injuries. Hopefully, he'll be back in the middle of September to help the […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/19): MLB DFS Lineups
We're back at it with a full 15-game slate here and it should be a fun day of baseball with the fantasy playoffs right around the corner. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/27/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]
Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 22
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). It's almost time for September call ups, which means it's the perfect time to analyze a pair of highly touted pitching prospects. This week we're breaking down recent outings from Pittsburgh's […]
Didi Gregorius, Cameron Maybin Out Monday
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (shoulder) and outfielder Cameron Maybin (wrist) are not in the starting lineup on Monday. Gregorius was hit by a pitch in the shoulder on Sunday, but he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Maybin has missed the last two games with left wrist soreness and has […]
Cameron Maybin In A Slump
New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin is 5-for-37 (.135) in 11 games since Aug. 9. Overall, Maybin has been a big asset for the Bombers in 2019, hitting .297/.375/.500 with eight home runs, 40 runs, 26 RBI and seven stolen bases in 192 at-bats. He's hit a wall late in the season, however, and fantasy […]
Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Hit On Field This Week
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee) is expected to start hitting on the field this week in Seattle. Because Stanton will also need a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the big leagues, it's not reasonable to expect him to make an impact in the fantasy playoffs next month. Stanton said he wants […]
Luis Severino, Dellin Betances To Face Hitters Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) and relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) are both scheduled to face live hitters in a simulated game on Tuesday. Severino could see his first game action on a rehab assignment after Tuesday, but given how little time there is left in the regular season, it's more likely […]
Didi Gregorius May Need A Couple Days Off
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder bruise when he was hit by a pitch from Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw on Sunday. He left the game in the third inning, but manager Aaron Boone said that X-rays didn't show any structural damage. Gregorius is optimistic that he might be able to […]
MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for August 26th, 2019 (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, a few hours before games begin that day. Top Avoids of the Day for 8/26/19 Jason Vargas vs Pittsburgh […]
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 […]
Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 22)
Exit velocity isn't everything. For example, even though we are looking strictly at data from the past month to identify late-season risers or fallers, Aristides Aquino comes in ranked 250th out of 393 batters on this list with an 87.2 MPH exit velocity. He's done OK for himself despite that shortcoming. As always, this is […]
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 […]
Jordan Montgomery Making Rehab Start Sunday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow, shoulder) is making a rehab start for High-A Tampa on Sunday. It's Montgomery's first rehab action since having Tommy John surgery last year. There's a chance he could return before the end of the season, but it's unlikely to come in a starting role, so you can […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 25th, 2019
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 25th, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Edwin Encarnacion Gets Closer to Returning
Out since Aug. 3 with a fractured wrist, New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) resumed baseball activities on Saturday, taking grounders, playing catch and doing tee work. Still with no firm timetable for his return, the news is nevertheless positive as the Yankees midsummer acquisition looks to rejoin the roster sometime in September. He […]
Didi Gregorius Hits Two Home Runs In Rout of Dodgers
The New York Yankees trounced the Dodgers on Friday night 10-0, with shortstop Didi Gregorius accounting for half of the Yankees runs. He first chased starter Hyun-Jin Ryu from the game with a fifth-inning grand slam that put the Yankees up 7-1, before adding a cherry on top with a ninth-inning solo shot. Gregorius now […]
Gary Sanchez Resting Saturday
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday in a National League park. Austin Romine will be behind the dish and will bat eighth against Dodgers opener Tony Gonsolin. Romine has been mediocre this year as a backup, hitting .266/.289/.410 with six home runs and 28 RBI in 173 […]
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 […]
Luke Voit Begins Rehab Assignment Friday
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Friday, and the team is hoping he'll come off the injured list when they return from their road trip in a week. That means that Voit should be returning right before the calendar flips to September. The 28-year-old should […]
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 […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Friday, August 23rd 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 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 […]