Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 10/2/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 10/2/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 2-game main slate of playoff action. We have an elimination game between the Cardinals and Padres and Game 2 between the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/2/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. After the Cubs-Marlins rainout and the Padres' offensive explosion, we head into Friday with only a two-game slate.  Not getting too cute with pitching would be my approach. There is really only one clear option, outlined below, so you can always differentiate with bats. Yu Darvish remains the obvious pitching target. […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for October 2nd, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for October 2nd, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Tommy Pham Strings Together Four Knocks

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham collected four hits in five at-bats in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Pham continued his string of quality plate appearances this postseason, now owning six hits in two contests. After posting a .624 OPS in a down season riddled with injuries, an ascending […]

Wil Myers Powers Friars Victory With Two Homers

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers stung two homers to help power a Friars comeback victory in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Myers popped a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning then capped the victory with a two-run dinger one frame later. Myers enjoyed a renaissance season in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Leads Epic Padres Comeback

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. After failing to convert a handful of scoring opportunities in Game 1, Tatis capitalized on Thursday by crushing a three-run jack in the sixth frame to spark […]

Kenley Jansen Continues To Serve As Closer For Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenley Jansen looked a bit out of sorts despite locking down the save in Game 1 of the club’s wild-card series versus Milwaukee on Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts reiterated before first pitch that Jansen was “absolutely” still the closer should a save situation present itself, which all but reassures that […]

Starling Marte's Status Unknown For Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (finger) was slated to sit for Game 2 of the club’s wild-card series versus the Cubs on Thursday due to the fractured pinkie finger that he sustained after being hit by a pitch Wednesday. Magneuris Sierra had been announced as the starting center fielder against right-hander Yu Darvish before the […]

Francisco Lindor Plans To Remain With Club In 2021, Beyond

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor will be the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, as he is scheduled to hit free agency at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Cleveland has been aggressive in moving soon-to-be free agents in years past and would likely receive a significant haul in return for Lindor. But despite […]

Justin Verlander Has Successful Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Wednesday to repair his right ulnar collateral ligament. Verlander attempted to work back from the injury earlier this season, before ultimately deciding to have surgery, which is expected to keep him out through the 2021 campaign. Verlander is slated to hit free agency […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Oblique Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun (oblique) provided additional clarity on the malady that has sidelined him Thursday versus Los Angeles, saying that he is dealing with a left oblique strain. Due to the nature of the injury, it would be highly surprising if Braun is available off the bench for Game 2 or at all in […]

Chad Pinder Playing At Less Than 100 Percent

Oakland Athletics utilityman Chad Pinder (hamstring) delivered the go-ahead knock in Game 3 of the wild-card series versus Chicago on Thursday, but he revealed after the contest that he is playing below 100 percent due to persistent right hamstring issues. Pinder was activated off of the injured list last Sunday and delivered a two-hit performance […]

Jacob Nottingham Draws Start For Game 2, Omar Narvaez Sits

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham will join the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus Los Angeles and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Correspondingly, Omar Narvaez will head to the bench, but will presumably be available to pinch-hit for later in the contest. In an extremely small sample size, Nottingham demolished southpaws in 2020 […]

Ian Anderson Stellar In First Postseason Start

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson surrendered two hits and two walks across six scoreless innings during Thursday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out nine batters in the contest, tying the Braves' franchise record for most strikeouts in a postseason debut. The 22-year-old was one of the top pitching prospects in baseball for […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Tallies Three Hits In Game 2 Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base during Thursday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The 22-year-old picked up an extra-base hit in both games of the series. Acuna is one of the brightest stars in baseball, and his talent level was on full display in the […]

Tim Anderson Picks Up Three Hits In Game 3 Loss

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 in Thursday's Game 3 wild-card loss to the Oakland Athletics. Anderson carried his strong regular season into an impressive wild-card performance. Anderson was 9-for-14 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored in the series. Anderson finished the regular by hitting .322 with 10 home runs, […]

Dane Dunning Pulled Early In Game 3

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dane Dunning only last two-thirds of an inning in his Game 3 start against the Oakland Athletics in the wild-card series on Thursday. It was expected that the rookie would be on a short leash, and after allowing a pair of hits, manager Rick Renteria pulled the plug. Dunning is […]

Ryan Braun Not Among Starting Nine For Game 2 Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun (back) is being held out of Game 2’s starting lineup Thursday in the wild-card series versus the Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Braun was deemed day-to-day after exiting early Wednesday with back stiffness, with his absence confirmed by the presence of Ryon Healy at the DH slot Thursday with […]

Austin Barnes Enters Starting Lineup For Game 2 Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate for Game 2 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus Milwaukee and right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Barnes caught nine of Clayton Kershaw’s 10 starts this season, helping the southpaw post a 1.86 ERA while holding the opposition to a .586 OPS. Will Smith will remain […]

Christian Yelich Returns To No. 2 Slot For Game 2 Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is back in the second slot in the batting order for Game 2 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus the Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Yelich hit leadoff Wednesday, but with a southpaw on the hill, Avisail Garcia will open the game in the top spot. Yelich displayed reverse splits during […]

Jurickson Profar Not In Starting Lineup For Game 2

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Jurickson Profar will begin Game 2 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus St. Louis on the bench. With Tommy Pham back in the outfield mix, and Jake Cronenworth holding down the keystone, manager Jayce Tingler decided to keep Profar on the bench as an opportunity to “pick and choose his spot […]

Garrett Crochet Leaves Game 3 With Forearm Tightness

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet (forearm) was pulled from Game 3 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus Oakland after just nine pitches due to forearm tightness. Crochet struck out both batters that he faced, giving him a combined 6 ⅔ scoreless innings this season with 10 strikeouts. The nature of forearm tightness is never […]

Eloy Jimenez Departs Game 3 Early With Foot Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (foot) returned to the club’s starting lineup for Game 3 against Oakland on Thursday, but after giving it a go for two at-bats -- including a double -- he was lifted due to persistent foot soreness. James McCann entered the lineup as the designated hitter in his place. Jimenez […]

Dylan Carlson Remains In Cleanup Slot For Game 2 Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson collected a pair of hits in his first career playoff game Wednesday, leading to him retaining the cleanup spot in the order for Game 2 on Thursday during the wild-card series versus San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies. Carlson’s DFS price tag should lend to considerable roster potential, especially […]

Mitch Moreland Returns To DH Spot For Game 2 Thursday

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Mitch Moreland will take over DH duties for Game 2 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus the Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. While Moreland delivered an .894 OPS during the regular season overall, he had just a .609 mark in 20 contests after being acquired by the Padres at the […]

Ryon Healy, Tyrone Taylor Enter Starting Lineup For Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/designated hitter Ryon Healy and outfielder Tyrone Taylor are stepping into the starting nine for Game 2 of Thursday’s wild-card series versus the Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Healy has not started since Aug. 5, having played in just four games during the regular season while spending most of the year at the […]

Cubs-Marlins Game 2 Of Wild-Card Series Postponed

Game 2 of the Chicago Cubs versus the Miami Marlins of the wild-card round has been postponed due to rain. The game will be moved to Friday, and a possible Game 3 would be on Saturday. The Marlins are currently up in the series 1-0 and will throw starter Sixto Sanchez against Yu Darvish on Friday. […]

Dane Dunning Tabbed For Game 3

The Chicago White Sox have named rookie starting pitcher Dane Dunning the Game 3 starter of Thursday’s wild-card matchup against the Oakland Athletics. Dunning performed well in seven starts for the White Sox and was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 34 innings over seven starts. Dunning is coming off of his […]

Gio Urshela Hits Second Career Grand Slam

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela hit his second career grand slam as part of a 2-for-5 game against the Indians on Wednesday. A bone spur in his elbow sidelined Urshela for a handful of games this season, but the 28-year-old has hit well this season with a .858 OPS over 43 regular-season games. […]