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 […]

Juan Soto Rides Clutch Hit Into NLDS

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto came up huge in the team's Wild Card win over the Brewers on Tuesday. Soto smacked a bases loaded single off the Brewers Josh Hader that led to three runs scoring and a Nationals win. Soto will now lead an offense will plenty of momentum against the Dodgers in the […]

Victor Robles Gets First Taste Of October

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles went 1-for-3 with one RBI in the Nationals 4-3 comeback win over the Brewers in the Wild Card play-in game. The 22-year-old has flashed his potential, at times, but has been inconsistent this season. Now he finds himself in the thick of October baseball and the Nationals hope his speed […]

Anthony Rendon On Mission To Change Playoff Narrative

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon's free-agent pitch to opposing teams will be on display as the team takes on the Dodgers in the NLDS, beginning Thursday. Rendon has been an elite fantasy force this season but is slashing only .220/.313/.339 through 59 postseason at-bats. But Rendon has taken his game to even greater heights […]

Howie Kendrick Brings Veteran Presence To Postseason

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick figures to factor mightily in the Nationals playoff chances when they play the Dodgers in the NLDS Thursday. Kendrick hasn't played every day but still had a fantastic season so late in his career. Over his last 49 games, Kendrick is slashing .373/.423/.587 with 16 extra-base hits spanning 126 at-bats. […]

Matt Adams Slugging Only .423 On The Road This Season

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams will split time with teammate Howie Kendrick at first base as the team prepares for the NLDS against the Dodgers. Adams did not see any action in the Wild Card play-in game but has contributed 20 home runs this season. He especially has struggled on the road this season, […]

Adam Eaton Hopes To Get Rolling In Playoffs

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton will try and get back on track offensively when the team opens up their NLDS series against the Dodgers. The plucky veteran slumped in September, posting a dismal .674 OPS and will face right-handed starter Walker Buehler in Game 1. 13 of Eaton's 15 home runs came against right-handed pitching […]

Brian Dozier Looking At Bench Role For Playoffs

Washington Nationals infielder Brian Dozier may be the odd-man out to start when the team opens up their postseason against the Dodgers. Trea Turner and Anthony Rendon clearly man one side of the infield with resurgent veterans Asdrubal Cabrera and Howie Kendrick vying for time on the other side. This leaves the veteran Dozier, who […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Riding Hot Second Half Into NLDS

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will take his resurgent second half of the season into Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. The veteran slashed .309/.383/.511 with seven home runs, 13 doubles and 46 runs batted in over his last 54 games played. Cabrera will be tasked with producing in clutch situations and he […]

Austin Barnes Has Two Career Bombs Against Patrick Corbin

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes has only 14 career at-bats against the Nationals Game 1 starter, Patrick Corbin, but he has two career home runs to show for it. Barnes took the left-hander deep in 2017 and 2018, which could lead to a Game 1 start for the part-time player. Barnes is hitting only .194 […]

Kike Hernandez Provides Modest Power, Little Else

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez will head into the playoffs scuffling at the plate. He has not homered since Aug. 26 and finished the month of September slashing only .169/.210/.203 over his last 59 at-bats. A hand sprain suffered two months ago apparently has taken all of the power out of the versatile player's […]

David Freese Primed For Postseason Stage

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder David Freese will take a career .291/.365/.546 slash line into Game 1 of the NLDS against the Nationals on Thursday. The veteran will enter the postseason swinging a sharp stick offensively as well, slashing .339/.379/.581 over his last 62 at-bats. Freese has enjoyed plenty of memorable postseason moments, and few will […]

A.J. Pollock Brings Positive Lefty Splits Into Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock will have a favorable matchup against Nationals Game 1 projected starter, Patrick Corbin, on Thursday. Pollock, once again, battled injuries this season but enters postseason play ready to contribute. He could produce right out of the gate against the Washington left-handed starter as Pollock has thrived against lefties this […]

Corey Seager Has Bad Game 1 Matchup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will have a tough task against the Nationals Game 1 starter, left-handed starter Patrick Corbin, on Thursday. In 25 career at-bats against Corbin specifically, Seager has only four hits for a .160 batting average. Combine that with a .703 OPS against left-handed pitching this season and the 25-year-old shortstop […]

Joc Pederson Takes .647 Home Slugging Mark Into Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson will be hunting for some home cooking in the first two games of the NLDS against the Nationals beginning Thursday. Pederson has feasted at Dodgers stadium this season, racking up 24 of his 36 home runs while posting a .647 slugging percentage through 75 home games. Pederson also finished […]

Max Muncy Rounding Into Shape As Playoffs Loom

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will take a strong final week of the season into the Dodgers matchup against the Nationals in the NLDS beginning on Thursday. Muncy missed time with a right wrist fracture mid-season but finished the year 8-for-25 (.320) with nine runs batted in over his last seven games played. Muncy […]

Cody Bellinger Ready To Reverse Playoff Woes

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger will ride an MVP-worthy regular season into the team's first-round matchup against the Nationals on Thursday. Bellinger will enter postseason play with a career .172 batting average through 116 playoff at-bats, but the 24-year-old took his game to another level this season. Bellinger has shaken off a month of […]

Jurickson Profar Sports Solid Numbers Against Charlie Morton

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar will start and hit sixth against the Rays and right-handed starter Charlie Morton. Profar has plenty of talent but, once again, provided middling fantasy results this season. But the versatile player has a couple of things trending in his direction for this crucial AL Wild Card play-in game. Profar […]

Khris Davis Has Tough Matchup

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis will hit seventh against right-handed starter Charlie Morton and the Rays in the AL Wild Card game. It has been a rough year offensively for Davis and will have a tough matchup in this crucial game. Davis is slashing only .200/.278/.327 with only 12 extra-base hits over his last […]

Mark Canha Posting .310 Batting Average At Home

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will hit fifth Wednesday against the Rays in the AL Wild Card play-in game. Canha has produced at home this season, slashing .310/.440/.595 with 26 extra-base hits and 33 runs batted in spanning 63 games. Canha is trending in the right direction heading into this elimination game, hitting .320 over […]

Walker Buehler To Start Game 1 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Thursday. Buehler, not Clayton Kershaw, will get the nod in the series opener. The 25-year-old was lights-out this year, going 14-4 with a 3.26 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 215 K's in 182 1/3 innings […]

Matt Olson Has Favorable Matchup Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson will hit cleanup against the Rays and right-handed starter Charlie Morton in the AL Wild Card play-in game. It has been a strong second half for Olson, slashing .282/.368/.530 over his last 69 games with 15 doubles, 17 home runs and 53 runs batted in. The left-handed slugger has […]

Jeff McNeil Undergoes Surgery On Wrist

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (wrist) had surgery on Wednesday to fix a fractured bone in his right wrist. McNeil finished fourth in the National League with a .318 average and should be ready well in advance of spring training next year. On top of the impressive average, he slugged 23 home runs, scored […]