Joey Votto Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Votto hasn't played since Wednesday due to lower back tightness. Josh VanMeter will cover first base and bat second versus righty Jack Flaherty. VanMeter has been solid with the bat lately, but he doesn't […]

CC Sabathia Activated, Starting Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Sabathia has been sidelined all month due to a lingering knee issue. He's posting a 4.78 ERA across 17 starts with the Yankees this season. He'll draw the start against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. He's only […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Day-to-Day

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) will be sidelined for a few days after having an MRI on his knee. Guerrero tweaked his knee during Saturday's game and came out of the contest. The MRI showed only inflammation, so he should out for just a few games. Brandon Drury will bat seventh […]

J.D. Davis is Sidelined on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder J.D. Davis (calf) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Davis is battling right calf tightness and will miss his second game in a row. It sounds like the injury is day-to-day, so he shouldn't land on the injured list. Aaron Altherr will play […]

Jedd Gyorko Activated on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Jedd Gyorko (wrist) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. Gyorko hasn't played since June due to multiple nagging injuries, but appears fine now. He'll make his debut for the Dodgers after being acquired by the team at the trade deadline. Gyorko will bat fifth and play first […]

J.P. Crawford Will Rest on Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Crawford will get a routine day off here, but will be in the lineup most days. Dee Gordon will slide over to shortstop and bat second versus righty Wilmer Font. Gordon could be an interesting […]

Lorenzo Cain Won't Play on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. This is the second game in a row that Cain has sat out due to rest. He's in a bit of a slump right now, so the Brewers are trying other options. Trent Grisham will bat […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 18th, 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 August 18th, 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 8/18/19  Mike Clevinger vs New […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 21

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Josh VanMeter (2B/3B/OF, CIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Josh VanMeter entered Sunday's action on a six-game hitting streak. He's hit second in the lineup in three straight games after spending most of the year hitting in the middle-third or bottom-third of the order. As he's more of a contact […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates middle infielder Kevin Newman has had a quietly steady first full season in the majors. He's been a regular starter for the team since early May and has been slotting in as a leadoff hitter multiple times per week. While he doesn't […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 18th 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 […]

C.J. Cron (1B, MIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite having his breakout 30-home run season in 2018, Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron is still widely available on waivers across many fantasy leagues. And not only has Cron kept up his high home run pace from last year, he's exceeding 2018's power […]

Michael Pineda (SP, MIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Shssh...Michael Pineda has been quietly good over the past two months. Just don't say it too loud or too often, because anytime people start talking about Pineda being good then it's almost a guarantee he'll shortly be headed back to the injured list for some […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 18th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 18th, 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 (8/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Sunday slate ahead of us with all 30 teams in action. This afternoon's games start at 1:05pm ET. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/18/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday Baseball! We have nine games on the main slate with plenty of options one the mound and at the plate. The season is winding down and every game seems to mean just a bit more now. We'll have to decide what teams really need to win and what teams are fine with […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

Time marches on, and with it the 2019 fantasy baseball season. With playoffs looming in head-to-head leagues, rotisserie formats barreling toward crunch time, and trade deadlines either near or already behind us, outmaneuvering your rivals on the waiver wire is of the utmost importance. Good thing you're reading this column, eh? A reminder before we […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. Do […]

The Cut List (Week 21) - Time to Let Go?

Thank you to Austyn Varney for filling in at the Cut List last week. Crunch time is approaching. If you're like me, you have multiple leads that are evaporating before your eyes, because fantasy baseball is never easy. Moments that require quick action can strike at any time. If your trade deadline has passed, the […]

Anthony Santander (OF, BAL) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Young Baltimore outfielder Anthony Santander keeps progressing as a Major League player. In his rookie season of 2017, he saw only 31 plate appearances. In 2018, he logged 108 PA in 33 games. This season, he has already played 60 games and gone […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of August means the light at the end of the fantasy baseball's season tunnel is coming into view. A lot can change over the final month-plus, but you should have a concrete idea of how you're either staving off the competition or […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 21

Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to find the players who aren't quite there yet but are on their way. Some of these may suit your […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 21 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 20)

Well, the Major League season is already 47% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

Miles Mikolas Gives Up Five Runs in Five Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas struggled on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings of work. He struck out five and allowed two home runs. Mikolas saw his record drop to 7-13 and his ERA rise to 4.30. Opponents are hitting .277 against him, and despite his […]

George Springer Hitting .323 In August

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 in the Astros loss to the A's on Saturday. Springer has only two home runs over his last 70 at-bats but has provided a productive presence at the top of the lineup. In the month of August, Springer is slashing .323/.391/.500 with six extra-base hits and 10 runs […]

Jose Altuve Has Hits In 13 Of Last 15 Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-5 in the Astros 8-4 loss to the A's on Saturday. Altuve has cooled off at the plate, going 2-for-15 over his last three games, but has collected a hit in 13 of his last 15 games. The former MVP is still having a resurgent second half to […]

Michael Brantley Stays Scorching Hot

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Astros 8-4 loss to the A's. Brantley is on fire at the plate right now, going 15-for-30 (.500) over his last seven games. Over his last 119 at-bats, Brantley is slashing .361/.414/.639 with 27 runs scored and 28 runs batted in during […]