Ramon Laureano Drives In Two, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus Seattle. Laureano had been struggling mightily coming into the game, with just two hits in his previous 28 at-bats, and he has been dropped to the bottom of the order from the two-spot […]

Rough Fifth Inning Dooms Jesus Luzardo

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Monday. Luzardo was cruising in this game with just one run allowed and seven strikeouts through four innings, but the wheels came off in the fifth and the rookie left-hander could not escape the […]

Mike Minor Twirls Gem Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Minor threw a seven-inning complete-game shutout with eight strikeouts in a win versus the Mariners on Monday. It was a nice bounce-back start for the trade-deadline acquisition after he didn't escape the fourth inning in his first start in green and gold. Minor has struggled mightily this season, as this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/15/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday night with a 12 game slate on tap. It's a really strong slate with some decent pitching options and a lot of places to use bats. There is plenty of value to incorporate some studs as well. Make sure to listen to MLB DFS Quick Hits to get a full rundown […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After one of the quirkier schedules that we’ve seen all season during 2020 on Monday, we return Tuesday with a slate chock full of options.  Yu Darvish headlines a pitching slate that is more upside than safe floor. With a Coors Field contest on the slate, fantasy managers will, as always when the hitter's haven […]

Jake Lamb Set For Oakland Debut Monday

Oakland Athletics third baseman/designated hitter Jake Lamb will make his club debut during the second game of Monday’s doubleheader against Seattle, holding down the DH slot. With Matt Chapman (hip) out for the remainder of the season, and Chad Pinder (hamstring) sidelined, the A’s will likely need help elsewhere at the hot corner. After being […]

Stephen Piscotty Exits Early In Game 1 On Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty left the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Mariners due to an undisclosed injury. Robbie Grossman entered the lineup in place of Piscotty, who went 0-for-3 prior to his departure. His outing dipped his average on the season to .248, as he has been hampered by a wrist injury […]

Tony Kemp Starting Monday, Nate Orf Scratched

Oakland Athletics infielder Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat ninth against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Nate Orf was in the original lineup playing third base, but now Kemp has drawn in, and Tommy La Stella has shifted to the hot corner. Kemp and […]

Jake Lamb Signs With Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have signed third baseman Jake Lamb to add to their infield depth after losing Matt Chapman (hip) for the remainder of 2020. Lamb was hitting .116 with just two runs and one RBI in 50 plate-appearances before being released by Arizona earlier this season. Lamb has some name-recognition in fantasy as he […]

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 9

The end is nigh. If you're reading this, then congratulations! You're probably in the playoffs. But that doesn't mean you can take the foot off the gas. With the possibility of games being suddenly canceled still hanging over the final few weeks of play, you always have to be ready to quickly sub in replacements. […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

This is the second-to-last waiver wire article of the 2020 fantasy baseball season. As fast as it has come, it has quickly gone and although it has been a wild and crazy ride, there is still about two weeks left and you can still make an impact in your standings. Let's dive in and see […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

It's hard to believe, but the last day of the 2020 MLB regular season is only two weeks away. Like last week's article, my recommendations will be largely short-term focused as a result. Also of note this week is that several players recommended are rostered in between 20% and 30% of leagues, but those players […]

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for September 14 through September 20. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 9

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. In recent weeks we switched up the format of this article a bit, to cover a larger pool of players and to discuss trends being seen by fantasy baseball managers across a large number of leagues, based on ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week. Injuries have always […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/14/20): MLB DFS Lineups

So, this is a weird Monday slate, with multiple double-headers being played (and ignored by DraftKings). We only seven games on the main slate and lock comes early at 4:10 ET. Weird or not, there still some fun on the slate, although tricky. A lot of the best bats are the highest-priced and you definitely […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/13/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Today kicks off a Sunday filled with sports and a sizeable 11-game slate. Pitching has one real ace to select, and many value plays that will leave us plenty in the budget to load up on bats. There are two good stacks with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. As always, win big […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 13th 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 […]

Mark Canha Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha has been struggling at the plate lately and had another rough day in Saturday's doubleheader with Texas going 0-for-5 with a walk. Canha has just three hits in his last 27 at-bats which has dropped his batting average to just .238 on the season. Canha is still getting on-base thanks […]

MLB Betting Picks (9/13/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I had an AMAZING start to my college football betting season, going 17-1-1. Unfortunately, baseball didn't follow suit, mostly due to the Pirates. I had been doing a pretty good job of avoiding the temptation to bet on Pittsburgh up until this point. It's safe to say I learned my lesson. I […]

Vimael Machin Singles, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics third baseman Vimael Machin went 1-for-3 and scored a run in the first game of a doubleheader vs the Rangers. Machin gained some job security on Saturday, as well, when it was announced Matt Chapman (hip) would have season-ending surgery. While he should take over as the A's primary third baseman, Machin isn't […]

Matt Chapman Set To Miss Remainder Of Season

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2020 season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Chapman had been seeking a second opinion on the injury, but it evidently came back with the recommendation that he undergo surgery to correct the issue. In his absence, manager Bob Melvin […]

2020 wRC+ Splits: Risers and Fallers

Baseball in 2020 is unlike any season that I can remember. The designated hitter is now present in the National League. You will not find any more LOOGYs with the institution of the three-batter minimum rule. Doubleheaders are now a combined 14 innings of baseball. Extra innings now start with a runner on second base. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/12/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have an eight-game slate tonight on DraftKings after the SF/SD series was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 case in the Giants organization. Gallen is the top arm on the slate and gets a good matchup against the Mariners, but we'll need to find a few cheap SP2 options if we're going to get  […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 12th 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 […]

Matt Chapman Will Receive Second Opinion On Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was once again absent from the club’s lineup Friday due to the hip ailment that has kept him from playing since last Sunday. While Oakland has insisted that Chapman won’t require a stint on the injured list, he will receive a second opinion on his hip. With a whopping […]

Stephen Piscotty Nears Return To Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) has not started a game since Monday due to wrist soreness, but he is feeling much improved and is expected back in the lineup Saturday versus Texas. Having driven in 28 runs in his first 34 games, Piscotty has some deep league fantasy appeal upon his return to the starting […]

A.J. Puk Will Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk is set to miss the remainder of the 2020 season, as he will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder. Puk had been ramping up at the club’s alternate site to return as a reliever this year, but that plan has been sidetracked by the injury. Ranked as the club’s […]

Sean Manaea Finding His Rhythm This Season

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea got off to a rough start to 2020 but has bounced back with four straight wins to emerge as a viable fantasy option down the stretch. Manaea sports an impressive 1.98 ERA in his last five starts, which includes a one-run, seven-inning gem Thursday night against Houston. The left-hander's […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 11th, 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 9/11/20  Mike Fiers vs. Texas Rangers I'm not sure if I really needed […]