Stephen Strasburg To Start Game 2 Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Friday. Stras tossed three shutout innings in the wild-card win over the Brewers on Tuesday and went 18-6 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 251 strikeouts in 209 […]

Alex Verdugo Unlikely To Play In Postseason

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) is unlikely to return at any point in the postseason, according to manager Dave Roberts. Verdugo hasn't played an MLB game since Aug. 4, so even if he were to be close to ready if the Dodgers advance to the World Series, he may not be an option […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Friday. Kershaw went 16-5 with a 3.03 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 189 strikeouts in 178 1/3 innings over 28 starts and one relief appearance in the regular season. He was better […]

Luis Arraez Could Make ALDS Roster

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez (ankle) has healed enough to put himself in the conversation to make the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, which starts on Friday. The 22-year-old has done nothing but hit in his first taste of the majors this year, slashing .334/.399/.439 with four home runs and […]

Jose Berrios To Start Game 1 Of ALDS

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Friday. Berrios was the team's best pitcher this year, so it's a no-brainer decision. He went 14-8 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 195 K's in 200 1/3 innings over 32 starts. Berrios also […]

A.J. Pollock Leading Off In Game 1 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is starting in left field and is hitting leadoff against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday. David Freese is starting at first base and is batting second. It's the first time that Pollock has hit leadoff since early September, but […]

CC Sabathia Left Off ALDS Roster

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (shoulder) is being left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Twins. Manager Aaron Boone said that Sabathia's shoulder didn't bounce back well after his last relief appearance. The left-hander had a cortisone injection and threw a simulated game on Tuesday. Sabathia could be […]

James Paxton To Start Game 1 Against Twins

The New York Yankees have set their starting rotation for the American League Division Series against the Twins. James Paxton will go in Game 1 on Friday, followed by Masahiro Tanaka in Game 2 and Luis Severino in Game 3. Paxton, a left-hander, went 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 186 strikeouts in […]

Tyler Glasnow Starting Game 1 Of ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays have set their starting rotation for the American League Division Series against the Astros. Tyler Glasnow will go in Game 1 on Friday, followed by Blake Snell in Game 2 and Charlie Morton, who won the wild-card game against the A's, in Game 3. The Rays have an uphill battle to […]

Ronald Acuna Leading Off In Game 1 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (groin) is starting in center field and hitting leadoff against Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday. Acuna missed most of the final week of the regular season with his injury, but he's good to go and will be a popular DFS […]

Kolten Wong Starting In Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) is starting at the keystone and is hitting seventh against Braves left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday. Wong missed the final 10 games of the regular season due to his injury, but he's healthy now and ready to […]

Dallas Keuchel Rides A Hot Hand Into Game 1 Start

Atlanta Braves starter Dallas Keuchel will take a 2.55 ERA over his last nine starts into the team's Game 1 battle against the Cardinals. The outing will mark Keuchel's 11th appearance in a playoff game, posting a 4-2 record with a 3.31 ERA. It will, however, be his first start in the National League with […]

Marcell Ozuna Looks To Be Difference-Maker

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna will look to regain his power stroke in the playoffs when the team locks horns with the Braves in the NLDS on Thursday. Ozuna posted a .411 slugging percentage in the second half after popping 20 home runs through his first 78 games. Ozuna's production has dipped consistently for […]

Yadier Molina Hitting .286 Lifetime In Playoffs

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will lead the Cardinals into the playoffs for the 10th time in his career when the team opens up a series against the Braves in the NLDS. The 37-year-old has seen it all and has 315 career playoff plate appearances under his belt. He has hit .286 lifetime in […]

Paul Goldschmidt To Anchor Cardinals Offense

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will ride a stellar second half of his season into the team's playoff duel against the Braves on Thursday. After posting only a .769 OPS in the first half, Goldschmidt turned it around drastically after the All-Star break. Over his last 73 games, 'Goldy' slashed .267/.349/.538 with 16 […]

Dexter Fowler Heads Into October Cold

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is hitting only .140 over his last 57 at-bats heading into the team's NLDS battle against the Braves. Most remember Fowler's playoff heroics for the Cubs back in 2016 but this is a different player at a different stage in his career. Fowler did manage to post a .346 […]

Tommy Edman Aims To Stay Hot In October

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman finished his surprisingly successful season with a bang, slashing .410/.486/.738 over his last 61 at-bats. Edman's fantastic play has forced the Cardinals coaching staff to find a spot in the lineup for him on a daily basis and the 24-year-old is ready to play a role in the playoffs. […]

Paul DeJong Brings The Power In Road Games

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong will try and shake loose from a sluggish second half of his season when the team opens up their playoff hunt against the Braves on Thursday. DeJong hit only .202 after the All-Star break and is hitting only .145 over his last 55 at-bats. DeJong, however, could surprise in […]

Harrison Bader Not Fantasy Viable For First Round

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader plays excellent defense in center field but has failed to become a threat offensively this season. Bader enjoyed a fantastic month of August, slashing .313/.450/.531 with seven extra-base hits. But his production plummeted in September, hitting only .191 while striking out 39 times over 94 at-bats. Bader will see […]

Matt Carpenter Hopes To Shine When It Counts

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter will try and put a disappointing regular season behind him when the team travels to Atlanta to take on the Braves in the NLDS. The veteran slugger simply never could get his season off the ground, posting his lowest slugging percentage (.392) since 2014. Carpenter started off slow last […]

Dansby Swanson Hitting .300 Over His Last Seven Games

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is 9-for-30 (.300) over his last seven games played heading into the team's first-round playoff matchup against the Dodgers. Swanson posted only a .748 OPS this season but has made significant strides offensively. He still is far off from the potential that was predicted when he was a highly-touted prospect, […]

Tyler Flowers Heading Into October Cold At The Plate

Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers will head into the NLDS slugging only .383 over his last 35 games. Flowers will work as a tandem with veteran Brian McCann throughout the postseason and, despite his leadership, has struggled offensively again this season. Flowers has shown better at home (.460 slugging) than on the road this season […]

Brian McCann Carries .664 OPS Since All-Star Break

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann will bring a veteran presence, and not much else, to the fantasy table when the team opens up their playoff push against the Cardinals on Thursday. McCann can still put a charge into the baseball from time to time, but slashed only .229/.300/.364 in 35 games played since the All-Star […]

Nick Markakis Hitting .292 Since Return

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is slashing .292/.340/.354 since his return to the lineup on September 13. The lack of power shouldn't concern fantasy owners, as Markakis never displayed much power to begin with. But the veteran brings a professional at-bat who can work a count. His fantasy value will be tied to his ability […]

Freddie Freeman Takes Stellar Season Into NLDS

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman once again proved to be one of the best pure hitters in the game this season. The MVP candidate's numbers dipped a bit in the second half, but that did not prevent him from posting a line of .295/.389/.549 with 34 doubles, 38 home runs, 113 runs scored and 121 […]

Josh Donaldson Slugging .551 Since All-Star Break

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson will play an integral role if the Braves hope to go deep in the playoffs. The oft-injured slugger was able to stay on the field this season, smacking 37 home runs and even got better as the season went along. In 68 games after the All-Star break, Donaldson posted […]

Ozzie Albies Streaking Into October

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is heading into postseason play hot at the plate, slashing .333/.394/.564 over his last 117 at-bats. The Braves open up their playoff push in Atlanta and Albies has excelled at home this season. Through 80 home games, Albies is slashing .310/.359/.539 with five triples, 12 home runs and 25 […]

National TV Braces For Ronald Acuna

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna will make his postseason debut Thursday in Atlanta against the Cardinals. It has been a breakthrough campaign for the phenom, smacking 22 doubles, 41 home runs and driving in 101 runs this season. Acuna also has 37 stolen bases and is posting a .978 OPS with runners in scoring position. […]

Kurt Suzuki Hitting .366 With RISP

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki has been a solid offensive presence this season, hitting .264 with 17 home runs and 63 runs batted in. The veteran has been a stabilizing force in the lineup and has really delivered with runners in scoring position this season. Through 82 at-bats in those situations, Suzuki is slashing .366/.427/.720 […]

Trea Turner Slugging His Way Into Playoffs

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner homered in the Nationals thrilling 4-3 triumph over the Brewers in the Wild Card play-in game. Extended from the regular season, Turner now has six home runs over his last 16 games played. The Nationals offense begins and ends with Turner and he has delivered this season, hitting .298 from […]