Rafael Devers Has Been Boom Or Bust In August

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers finished 2-for-5 with three runs batted in during Friday's victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Devers notched a two-RBI single in the sixth inning before slugging his 24th homer of the year in the eighth. In August, Devers has just seven hits, but four of them have gone […]

Mookie Betts Homers On Friday

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in during Friday's 16-4 win over the Angels. Betts entered the stands in the fifth inning, marking his 20th homer of the season. August hasn't been so kind to the 26-year-old, as he's batting just .211 with two home runs and five […]

Aaron Civale (SP, CLE) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Former Northeastern Husky Aaron Civale climbed the ranks of the Cleveland Indians farm system with the poise that an organization hopes for when drafting a former college ace, and he has absolutely torn his way through the state of Ohio in 2019. In 72.2 […]

Tucker Barnhart (C/1B, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tucker Barnhart may have once been able to steal more bases than the average backstop, and he may have hit for a career-high home run total just last year (ten), but the former Gold Glove award winner's forte will always be elite defense behind the […]

Trent Grisham (OF, MIL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Trent Grisham was once ranked among baseball's top prospects, but after back-to-back-to-back seasons of mediocrity in the Brewers farm system, his stock appropriately plummeted. Put that all in the past, because it's certainly in Grisham's rear-view mirror: in 370 AB through 2019 for Double-A […]

Trevor Bauer Excellent In Second Start With Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was dominant in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Bauer held Chicago to one run over seven innings while striking out 11 and allowing just five baserunners. The start was a welcome sight after Bauer had failed to get out of the fifth inning in his previous […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 31st Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Suarez blasted a fourth-inning Yu Darvish offering over the fence for his 31st home run of the season. The slugger struck out in his other three at-bats. Suarez is hitting .257 with the […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 20 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 […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 20

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 […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Win With a Four-Out Appearance

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez rebounded well on Friday, picking up a win in a four-out appearance. Martinez threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing just one walk. He threw 18 pitches, seven balls and 11 strikes. He improved to 3-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.56. He hasn't quite been the lights out closer the […]

Dakota Hudson Only Makes It Through Four Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson only lasted four innings on Friday, ending up with a no decision. He allowed two runs on six hits without recording a walk or a strikeout. Hudson only threw 49 pitches but was lifted after facing 17 batters. It's been a real struggle for Hudson lately, and he […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It’s Saturday and that means we got another full day of baseball ahead of us. There are games spread all throughout the day and into the night and the stakes are getting higher with the season slowly winding down.  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/10/19. The […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/10/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday is always a busy day in the majors with all of the teams taking to the field. This week five games make up the afternoon slate, before a 10-game featured slate in the evening, which is where our attention will lie. The Astros and Dodgers are by far the biggest favorites on this slate […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 10th, 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 10th, 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 8/10/19  Jake Odorizzi vs Cleveland […]

Jose Ramirez Records Three Hits on Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez got three hits on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, and a walk. He scored two runs and drove in one as well. Ramirez has been one of the best hitters in the American League since he broke out of his slump, and his season-long numbers are […]

Yasiel Puig Gets Three Hits on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig recorded three singles on Friday, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Cleveland beat Minnesota 6-2 and moved into a tie for first place in the American League Central. Puig has been solid since joining the team at the trade deadline, hitting .333/.405/.455 as an Indian so far.

Shane Bieber Throws Seven Strong Innings on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was great again on Friday, tossing seven innings and earning a win and a quality start. Bieber allowed just two runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out 11 while throwing 108 pitches. The win improved his record to 12-4 and lowered his ERA to 3.28. He's been […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday August 10th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 10th, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 10th 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 […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, TOR) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk has gotten off to a hot start in the month of August, hitting .357 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in seven games. His season line has been solid as well, with 19 home […]

Pedro Severino (C, BAL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Orioles struck gold when they snatched veteran catcher Pedro Severino from the Nationals before the season began. He's been splitting duties behind the dish, but so far on the season he owns a very solid .272/.347/.452 slash line with 10 home runs, […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Pirates infielder Kevin Newman has seen his performance dip since his exceptionally strong May/June, but he is still providing enough at the plate to merit consideration in 12+ team leagues. Newman is hitting .304 on the year, and his .283 xBA is […]

Joc Pederson is Sitting Out on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Kristopher Negron will cover left field and bat fifth versus lefty Robbie Ray. Negron is not worth a look in DFS contests for […]

Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland A's outfielder Mark Canha is quietly having an outstanding season. He's sporting a .255/.381/.514 slash line with 17 home runs, 50 runs scored, 34 RBI, two stolen bases and a 135 wRC+. He's always flashed plus power in the big leagues, […]

Josh Harrison Released by Tigers

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison has been released by the organization on Friday. He hit .176/.219/.265 over 36 games with Detroit, so not exactly elite numbers. He's been sidelined since May due to hamstring surgery, but appears ready to play after recent rehab work. He could land on a contending team, but it's unclear […]

Kyle Barraclough Claimed by Giants

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He was designated for assignment by the Nats after posting a 6.66 ERA through 33 appearances. He has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, but is under team control through 2021. Barraclough doesn't have any fantasy value right […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Likely Going to be Sidelined

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (quad) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Gurriel has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left quad strain, so he'll be sidelined for at least 10 days. Luckily, it could have been worse, so Gurriel shouldn't be out for too long. Derek […]

Edwin Jackson to Start on Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Edwin Jackson will draw the start versus the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Jackson posted an 11.12 ERA in eight games (five starts) with the Blue Jays earlier this season. The veteran righty is not worth streaming on Friday, even against the not great Royals offense. He should be avoided in […]

Anthony Rendon is in the Lineup Friday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Rendon was removed from Wednesday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the toe. He's fine, so fantasy owners don't have to worry about Rendon being sidelined. He's batting third and playing third […]