Gleyber Torres Smacks 20th Home Run In Loss

New York Yankees rookie infielder Gleyber Torres is finally escaping the depths of the terrible slump that struck him when he returned from the disabled list a month ago. After drilling his 20th home run of the season in Monday night's defeat to the Chicago White Sox, the 21-year-old is hitting .320 across his last […]

Masahiro Tanaka Stumbles Late For Fifth Loss

Heading back to the Bronx riding a four-game winning streak, New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka failed to extend the streak Monday night against the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old started out well, tossing five scoreless innings to start while his offense provided two runs. Along the way, the Japanese starter even escaped a bases-loaded, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We had a small Monday slate last night, but we're back with a massive Tuesday slate tonight. There are plenty of options across all levels of the pricing ranges. It gives us a lot of freedom as players in terms of lineup construction. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Didi Gregorius Could Return Soon

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) saw a team doctor on Monday, and the doctor said everything is progressing normally. Gregorius said he could return "sooner rather than later." The Yankees expect Gregorius to come off the disabled list for the start of their next road trip on Sept. 3. Fantasy owners can't wait […]

Aaron Judge Works Out Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) did some "baseball-type activities" in right field on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I'm not sure all that they did today, but I think just as we slowly start to introduce some things, slowly see what things he can tolerate," Boone said. "Feels like hopefully he's improving […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Aaron Hicks Will Lead Off on Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will lead off and play center field versus lefty Carlos Rodon on Monday. Hicks normally bats third in the Yankees order, but does see the occasion start in the one-hole. He's hitting .224/.339/.514 with eight home runs and 20 RBI off left-handed pitching this season. Rodon has pitched very […]

Aaron Judge Still In Holding Pattern

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) remains in a holding pattern a month after being hit by a pitch. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge hasn't been able to swing a bat. "Same stuff. Again, just waiting for that pain to get out," Boone said. "Once that fracture is healed, let him go." Judge remains […]

Yankees Optimistic Didi Gregorius, Gary Sanchez Will Return Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is optimistic that shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) and catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) will return in time for the team's West Coast road trip that starts on Sept. 3 in Oakland. Sanchez was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored on Sunday for the Gulf Coast Yankees in his […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a pitching friendly slate, with the bad pitchers facing equally bad lineups in most cases. There are a number of viable pitchers on the slate, including Masahiro Tanaka and Gerrit Cole as well as the two highlighted in this article. However, there aren't a lot of obvious choices among bats to fill in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We only have seven games on the docket for Monday night, and we’re still waiting on Vegas odds for three of them: NYM/CHC, COL/LAA, and ARI/SF. So, while we wait, we only have two games with an over/under of at least nine total runs. As far as pitchers are concerned, only one team is concidered […]

Second-Half Successes to Buy

As we enter the final six weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical […]

Lance Lynn (SP, NYY) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees starting pitcher Lance Lynn is still under 50 percent owned and quite frankly, it is confusing why he is not more owned. Yes, he was roughed up in back-to-back starts, allowing five earned runs in each contest. However, prior to those […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game main slate to go over today, with plenty of pitching options to consider. There are three true aces on the mound and with them, all being so close in terms of price and skill can be a bit of a toss-up in both cash games and tournaments. In this article, I […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a loaded Saturday on DraftKings with 15 games across seven slates. The featured slate starts at 7pm eastern and covers nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/25/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: August 27-September 2

We only have seven games on Monday, so the pitching player pool is shallow. The fantasy baseball season is getting shorter by the game and teams are starting to make a final push for the postseason. Keep checking in every week to get a head start on the competition, when it comes to the waiver […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 22) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 22, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Aroldis Chapman Shut Down for Two Weeks

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (knee) has been shut down and will be re-evaluated in two weeks after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his ailing left knee. Chapman has battled tendinitis throughout the season and it became too much for him, forcing Chapman to the disabled list this week. Dellin Betances is […]

Greg Bird is Out on Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Voit will play first base and bat seventh versus righty Alex Cobb on Friday. Voit has not done much with the bat, so he can be avoided in fantasy leagues and DFS contests.

Gary Sanchez Will Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League on Friday. He was supposed to begin playing games on Thursday, but was pushed back a day. Sanchez will serve as the DH on Friday, and is expected to rejoin the Yankees next week.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Friday, Rotoballers. We made it to the weekend, and we're graced with an interesting 14-game Main slate this evening. Only the Reds at Cubs are playing in the afternoon, with 28 teams taking the field under the lights. Pitching options aren't very "top end", but they're priced as such and will allow for spending […]

Fantasy Reflections: The Courage of Your Convictions

As is frequently the case on Thursday evenings, I found myself scrolling through Reddit, Twitter, and a few fantasy sites in what I’ve dubbed “productive procrastination” mode. I’m searching for an idea for this vaguely-defined, quasi-behavioral, somewhat self-indulgent feature while also granting myself the freedom to sample the occasional meme. Gotta go with the tide […]

Week 22 MLB Closers and Saves Report

Little dudes in the Little League World Series this week; big names, big news this week in baseball's bullpens. An elite closer landed on the disabled list, another guy who looked like he was heading toward elite got demoted, and another elite guy came back and looked anything but elite. Meanwhile, the White Sox laugh […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 21)

With the fantasy playoffs looming around the corner (or, in some instances, in full swing), rookie impact becomes less and less important due to the fact that there simply aren't any great stashes remaining. A top prospect being promoted for a cup of coffee can make a huge impact, but there does not profile to […]

Neil Walker Drives In Two Runs In Miami Defeat

The New York Yankees didn’t have much to be proud of on Wednesday night if anything. After all, they dropped a game to the lowly Miami Marlins, recording three errors and managing just three runs. Two of three runs came off the bat of Neil Walker, who’s become one of the more instrumental bats in […]

Lance Lynn Implodes In Sixth Inning

For the majority of Wednesday night’s start against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park, New York Yankees starter Lance Lynn managed to keep the opposing offense in check. Although he put runners on in each of the first four innings, he managed to record five shutout innings while his offense mustered up one single run. […]

Chance Adams Struggles In First Relief Outing

After being recalled earlier on Wednesday following Aroldis Chapman’s injury and subsequent placement on the 10-day DL, New York Yankees rookie Chance Adams appeared against the Marlins. The 24-year-old entered the game in the seventh inning, surrendering a quick run before giving up two more in the eighth as the Marlins pulled away, eventually winning, […]

Aaron Judge is Still Not Swinging A Bat

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) is reportedly still not swinging a bat yet. Judge has a fractured right wrist that takes roughly a month or so to heal. Judge was hopeful that he would be back in the lineup by now, but is still dealing with pain in his wrist. It sounds like […]

Chance Adams Recalled By Yankees

In the aftermath of closer Aroldis Chapman being placed on the 10-day disabled list, New York Yankees right-hander Chance Adams has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 24-year-old made his major league debut earlier this season, starting in Boston against the Red Sox as a result of J.A. Happ’s DL stint. Adams was respectable, going […]

Aroldis Chapman Placed On DL

After he exited Tuesday night’s game following just six pitches, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday afternoon prior to the club’s game against the Marlins. The official diagnosis is left knee tendinitis, an issue that has plagued him all season, although he’s been able to pitch through […]