Ozzie Albies Won't Play on Sunday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Albies is getting a rare day off here alongside teammate Ronald Acuna. Adeiny Hechavarria will play second base and bat second versus righty Logan Webb. Hechavarria has been solid in his limited time with […]

Ronald Acuna Gets the Day Off Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This is a rare off day for Acuna, but as the postseason approaches they want their star players to get some rest. Billy Hamilton will draw the start in center field and bat eighth versus […]

Willson Contreras Sits Again on Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras didn't start in Saturday's game, and he appears to be getting another rest day here. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth versus righty Miles Mikolas. Caratini has been […]

Wilmer Font Named Opener for Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Wilmer Font has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Right-hander Trent Thornton will follow him out of the bullpen and pitch a bulk of the innings. Font has a 2.65 ERA and 46/8 K/BB ratio over 34 innings this season with the Jays. It's […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for September 22nd, 2019 (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, a few hours before games begin that day. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 22nd, 2019 (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, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/22/19  Ryan Yarbrough vs Boston […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, September 22nd 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 22nd, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for September 22nd, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/22/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Sunday of baseball ahead of us! This afternoon's main slate starts at 1:05pm ET and covers 11 games. Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's slate. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. If you have any questions or comments, feel free […]

Jose Berrios Gives Up Five Runs to Royals

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in a 12-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Berrios allowed five runs over six innings while striking out five. It goes down as another disappointing second-half start for Berrios, who has not been as sharp as he was in the first half. He now has a […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

This is it, folks. One last week and we'll arrive at the conclusion of the 2019 baseball season. Odds are if you're still reading this, you're in the hunt for a championship - or at least finishing on the podium and/or in the money. Hopefully this feature has been of assistance. A reminder before we […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This is it, the final week of the (fantasy) baseball season. You can throw out much of what has happened thus far, with matchups ruling the day from here on out. That doesn't mean you sit your studs just because a warm body is […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

Well folks, we're approaching the final week of the 2019 MLB regular season, which means many of you are fighting for your lives in fantasy baseball championships. I want to thank everyone for taking this ride together through the campaign, and I have also be honest, it's already been a weird time for September. I […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

This is the last week of the season. You may or may not be winning your leagues. You could be running away with the league or you might not be even close to challenging for the top spot. Regardless, never quit. You place in the standings is indicative of you and your discipline to see […]

The Cut List (Week 26) - Time to Let Go?

Here it is, the final week. With 96% of the season in the books, anyone can be considered droppable under the correct circumstances. Most obvious would be a situation where you have already hit a playing time cap and thus have no use for anyone who plays that position. Or if you are 15 home […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/22/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! The NFL is kicking off at 1 PM today, but so is baseball! DraftKings is still giving us big tournaments and the edge remains with a ton of fresh money on the sites. You have options no matter your price point, and the prize pools are all still huge. This is […]

Carlos Martinez Saves Saturday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez saved his 23rd game of the season on Saturday, locking down a 9-8 win over the Cubs. Martinez tossed a scoreless inning, walking a batter and striking out two. He needed just 16 pitches to deliver a win for the Cardinals. Martinez hasn't been perfect in his first season […]

John Gant Throws Two Pitches and Picks Up His 11th Win

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant earned his 11th win of the season on Saturday to improve to 11-1. He threw just two pitches, getting the only batter he faced out on his second pitch. Gant had some periods of being unhittable this season, but suffered through some less effective stretches as well. Overall, […]

Dakota Hudson Lasts Just Three Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson only made it through three innings on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks. He struck out two and needed 62 pitches (30 balls, 32 strikes) to get just nine outs. Hudson has been solid and is among the league leaders in wins, but tonight […]

Brad Hand Reappears on Saturday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand tossed an inning on Saturday, his first appearance since September 9th. Hand has been unavailable due to a tired arm, but after MRI results came back clean, it was only a matter of time until he'd be back on the mound. Saturday's outing was a 13-pitch perfect inning where he […]

Javier Baez is Available Off the Bench

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) is unable to hit, but can still contribute to the team during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Baez has a hairline fracture in his thumb, and can't grip the bat or wear a glove. However, his legs and fine and he's available to pinch run for this […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Bat Leadoff Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo will bat leadoff and play first base versus righty Dakota Hudson. The Cubs seem to have good luck when Rizzo is batting first for them. Hudson has been pitching well this season posting a 3.35 […]

Giancarlo Stanton is Back in the Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton received a routine rest day on Friday, but is refreshed and ready to play on Saturday. Stanton will bat cleanup and play left field versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Stanton has been on a […]

DJ LeMahieu Sits out Against Jays

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The MVP candidate will get a rest day here, but should be back in the lineup on Sunday. Tyler Wade will bat eighth and play second base versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Wade has […]

Max Muncy Tweaks Quad on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (quad) is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Muncy tweaked his quad in the seventh inning of Friday's game versus the Rockies. He returned last week from a wrist injury, so the Dodgers don't need him going down again. The Dodgers believe the quad […]

Kolten Wong Remains Out of the Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Wong injured his left hamstring during Thursday's game and didn't play on Friday. He underwent an MRI, but the team hasn't revealed the results of the test. The Cardinals will likely be cautious with […]

Justin Smoak Gets Day Off on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Smoak will get a routine day off here to rest, but he's having a down year with the bat anyway. Brandon Drury will cover first base and bat seventh versus lefty James Paxton. […]

Willson Contreras is Out of the Lineup Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras will get a day off here after playing in five straight games. Victor Caratini will draw the start at catcher and bat sixth versus righty Dakota Hudson. Caratini doesn't have much upside in terms […]

Gleyber Torres Will Undergo MRI

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (leg) will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his leg injury. Torres left Friday's game after slipping and injuring his leg on a defensive play. Torres is considered day-to-day at the moment, so more information should be known after the MRI.

Bo Bichette Remains Out of the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (head) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette suffered a concussion after being hit in the helmet on Thursday. He is under the league's concussion protocol and is considered day-to-day. Richard Urena will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus lefty James […]