Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In Sixth Spot

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting sixth for the second consecutive game as the team faces Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. The former top prospect is off to a sluggish start, hitting .239 with one homer and three RBI through 12 games this season. He's having difficulty getting under the baseball […]

Nick Senzel Feeling "Fine", Expected Back Tuesday

According to manager David Bell, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (groin) is feeling "fine," but is sitting in Sunday's game versus Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff. He exited Friday's game early with the ailment, and has now missed back-to-back games, but is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday. Senzel has had difficulty with health as […]

Leury Garcia (2B/SS/OF, CHW) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS:  With both Tim Anderson and Nick Madrigal on the shelf, Garcia is getting every day playing time at shortstop for the White Sox. Anderson should be back next week, but Garcia can slide over to the keystone and continue as a full-timer. Garcia’s […]

Elvis Andrus Bumped To Seventh Spot

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is batting seventh in the team's matchup versus Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney on Sunday. Andrus has hit out of the top two spots in the order primarily, but with a .163 BA to start the season, the club is electing to use Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the two-hole on Sunday. Andrus […]

Max Scherzer Aiming To Start Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is feeling good after tweaking his hamstring during his latest start on Wednesday, and is aiming to start Tuesday versus the Mets. GM Mike Rizzo says it's not set in stone, but it's encouraging to see the ace ready to take the mound again. The veteran holds a […]

Justin Upton Absent Again Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is sitting for the second consecutive game as the club takes on Rangers right-hander Lance Lynn Sunday. Brian Goodwin and Jo Adell are occupying the corner outfield spots in a difficult matchup against a hot pitcher. Upton has seen his playing time reduce since Adell's promotion, and is becoming […]

Jose Martinez Hitting Third Against Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez is hitting third and playing DH in the team's series finale versus Yankees lefty James Paxton. It's an excellent matchup for Martinez, who's slashed .326/.399/.570 versus southpaws over his career and has recorded hits in four of his last five games. Paxton has struggled early with six earned […]

Red Sox Stick With Alex Verdugo At Leadoff Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is back in the leadoff spot Sunday versus Blue Jays right-hander Matt Shoemaker in an excellent DFS matchup. Andrew Benintendi has struggled mightily this season and is batting seventh in the rubber match, a place where he might stick to for the remainder of the year. Verdugo is bringing […]

Eric Sogard Leading Off Again Versus Reds

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard is leading off and playing shortstop in the team's Sunday matchup versus Reds righty Sonny Gray. The veteran has frequently been used in the leadoff spot for the team this season, and with Lorenzo Cain opting out this year, he'll likely remain to get most of his starts there. Sogard […]

Mike Ford At DH Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford is in the lineup at DH and batting sixth versus Rays right-hander Charlie Morton in the series finale Sunday. With Giancarlo Stanton hitting the injured list, Ford will get more playing time versus righties, although Mike Tauchman will also benefit from the slugger's absence. Stanton isn't expected to […]

Oliver Drake Hits IL With Biceps Tendinitis

Tampa Bay Rays have placed reliever Oliver Drake on the 10-day IL with right biceps tendinitis, and have recalled right-hander Ryan Thompson in a corresponding move. Drake converted two early saves for the Rays this season before giving up runs in three-straight outings, raising his ERA to 3.38 on the year. Nick Anderson owners can […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Sim Game Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (calf) is set to throw a simulated game on Tuesday as he's drawing nearer to a return to the club. It is likely his last tune-up before joining the starting rotation after throwing four innings in a sim game last Thursday. An opening has become available with Michael […]

Michael Wacha Lands On IL

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation. The right-hander struck out nine Marlins in Saturday's start but gave up four runs in the fourth inning before getting lifted in the fifth. The Mets don't know who will fill his immediate spot in the rotation, […]

Brandon Nimmo Leading Off Versus Marlins

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is leading off and playing center field in the team's series finale versus Pablo Lopez and the Marlins. Lopez looked sharp in his regular-season debut, but Nimmo has hit right-handers to a .280 BA with 11 walks and two strikeouts this season. He makes an excellent DFS play ahead […]

Matt Kemp (OF, COL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: While there's certainly no shortage of young, excited hitters in Colorado right now, it's instead the 35-year-old veteran Matt Kemp who has been seizing his playing opportunity the most so far this year. Through 10 games, Kemp was slashing .292/.393/.583 with two home runs, […]

J.T. Realmuto, Andrew McCutchen Absent In First Game

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder Andrew McCutchen will sit for the team's first game of a doubleheader Sunday versus Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa. Adam Haseley gets the nod in right field and is batting leadoff, while Andrew Knapp will bat ninth and call signs behind the dish. Realmuto is hot at the plate […]

Victor Robles, Howie Kendrick Sit Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and infielder Howie Kendrick are both getting the day off versus Orioles right-hander Asher Wojciechowski. Carter Kieboom enters the lineup playing third and batting seventh, while Michael A. Taylor will bat ninth and play center field. Kendrick is off to a decent start this season despite battling a minor back […]

Giancarlo Stanton Placed on 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Stanton was injured in Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after sprinting to second base. This is a rough blow to Stanton owners and the Yankees especially given Stanton's hot start at the plate. On […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 9th 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 […]

David Peterson With Another Solid Outing

Although it did not constitute a quality start, New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson picked up the win in the Mets 8-4 victory over the Marlins on Saturday. Peterson (2-1) went five innings against Miami, allowing only two earned runs, three walks, and four hits, while striking out three. He now owns a 3.78 […]

Max Kepler Swats Solo Home Run In Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a losing effort on Saturday. Kepler is now tied for fourth in the majors with five homers this year, so he appears to be picking up right where he left off last season. He also possesses an 11.3 percent walk rate so […]

Michael Conforto Homers Again on Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto hit his third home run of the season on Saturday in the Mets 8-4 win over the Miami Marlins. Conforto went 1-for-3 in the contest, with his two run home run. He is now batting .309 with three homers and eight RBI in 55 at-bats on the season. Conforto […]

Meet The Replacement Mets

The New York Mets have been hit with a rash of injuries to begin the shortened 2020 season. Well before summer camp began, starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow requiring Tommy John surgery in late March. In addition, starting pitcher Marcus Stroman suffered a torn muscle in […]

Sam Hilliard (OF, COL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard has been the team's primary left fielder so far this year, but he certainly hasn't been seeing regular playing time by any means. Hilliard started seven of the team's first 12 games as the team has rotated him […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 4

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 […]

Jeurys Familia Regresses on Saturday Against Marlins

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia turned in a rough appearance in the Mets 8-4 win over the Marlins on Saturday. In just 2/3 innings pitched, Familia walked three of the five batters he faced, allowed one hit, and two earned runs. Familia now owns a bloated 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 6 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Sunday is my favorite day for DFS because we don't have to wait until the evening for some action! Nothing better than relaxing after a busy week with some afternoon baseball, especially when it involves players that you've stacked in your lineups. Let's cash in with some winners! I'll take a look at each position […]

J.D. Davis Continues His Hot Streak

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and drove in four in the Mets 8-4 win over Miami on Saturday. Davis is now hitting .319 with three home runs and leading the Mets with 11 RBI in 47 at-bats on the season. Davis has a 12-game hitting streak […]

Jay Bruce Blast Three-Run Homer Vs Braves

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run in a win vs the Braves Saturday. Bruce has been solid in the early portion of the season with a .300 batting average and a .800 slugging percentage through 23 plate-appearances. He's making great contact as evidenced by his 50-percent […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/9/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday winds down another excellent weekend of FanDuel action, and today's slated will consist of an eight-game afternoon. The pitching side is well-stocked with an abundance of quality arms, leading to many different lineup constructions. The goal is to find the correct combination of talent by exploiting the weaker matchups. Much like yesterday, the expectation […]