Fernando Tatis Jr. Not Slowing Down

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. homered, walked, drove in two runs and scored twice in five plate appearances Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Tatis popped a two-run shot in the fifth inning then later walked and scored to complete his stat-filled day. The 20-year-old rookie continues to show no signs of slowing, slashing […]

Kyle Schwarber Back in Lineup Wednesday Against Oakland

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is back in the starting lineup after a day off on Tuesday, and he will be batting sixth against the Athletics. Schwarber is on a tear over his last 10 games, hitting .391 with three home runs and 10 RBI, and he should be started in all formats today against […]

George Springer, Josh Reddick Out of Houston Lineup Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielders George Springer and Josh Reddick are sitting out of Wednesday's game against the Rockies. Aledmys Diaz and Jake Marisnick will fill in for the duo as they take a day off, but owners should look elsewhere for a replacement in their lineups.

Max Kepler Out of Twins Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Kepler has been hitting .265 this year and is second on the team with 31 home runs and first with 77 RBI. Jake Cave will get the start in place of Kepler, who appears to be simply getting […]

Cavan Biggio, Vladimir Guerrero Jr Out of Lineup Wednesday Against Rays

Toronto Blue Jays star rookies Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr are both out of the lineup on Wednesday afternoon. Freddy Galvis will get the start at second, while Brandon Drury will man third base for Toronto. While their potential is not to the levels of Biggio or Guerrero Jr, Galvis and Drury should both […]

German Marquez Hit Hard By Astros

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez successfully made his start after having to leave his last one early due to full body cramps, but he was hit pretty hard by the Astros. Marquez gave up five earned runs in five innings while striking out four. Eight hits ate him up, including a pair of home […]

Willie Calhoun Not in Game 1 Lineup Against Cleveland

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is not in the lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians. It appears to just be a day off for Calhoun, who has been swinging a hot bat lately with four doubles, one triple, three home runs and 12 RBI with a .312 average over his last […]

Brendan McKay to Start Wednesday, Potential Streaming Option in Most Leagues

The Tampa Bay Rays will send rookie Brendan McKay to the mound on Wednesday afternoon for the start against Toronto. In five starts with the Rays, McKay is 2-1 with a 4.38 ERA and a 9.1 K/9. McKay could be a good streamer to play on Wednesday for owners not concerned with a potential hit […]

Charlie Blackmon Is On Another Tear

Remember when Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has had some other hot streaks this season that featured things like setting a record for most hits in a four-game series and hitting safely in 38 of 40 games? He slumped a bit after the All-Star break, but it looks like he's back. Blackmon has hit safely […]

Amed Rosario, Michael Conforto Return to Mets Lineup Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario and outfielder Michael Conforto are back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday, and they will be hitting second and third in the lineup respectively. They are both riding hot streaks over their last 10 games, with Rosario hitting .375 with one home run and three steals, while Conforto […]

Greg Holland Designated for Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated Greg Holland for assignment according to Robert Murray of The Athletic. Holland has struggled since the beginning of July, posting an 11.42 ERA with 11 hits and 11 walks to nine strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings of work while going 5-for-8 in save opportunities. There is no word yet on […]

Miguel Rojas Out of Marlins Lineup Wednesday

After leaving Tuesday's game with a right hamstring strain, Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Mets. This will be a blow to owners today, as Rojas has been on a tear over his last 10 games with a double, a triple, two home runs and a […]

Raimel Tapia Goes Deep In Houston

Colorado Rockies fourth outfielder Raimel Tapia took advantage of his chance on Tuesday and drove a super slow Zack Greinke curveball over the right-center wall for a three-run shot. Tapia's homer was his first in more than three weeks, but he's proven that he can be a pretty effective hitter in the majors this year. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 7th, 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 7th, 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 8/7/19  Jason Vargas vs Arizona […]

Mike Foltynewicz Effective In Win Over Twins

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz allowed three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings of work during a 12-7 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. He struck out seven batters while walking two. Foltynewicz gave up two hits through five innings, before allowing two home runs in the sixth. It was an encouraging […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Off Against Twins On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 4-for-6 with two RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base during Tuesday's 12-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. The 22-year-old is batting .315 over his past 30 games. Albies is slashing .290/.346/.479 with 15 home runs, 61 RBI, 72 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 2019. […]

Ronald Acuna Monstrous In Win Over Twins

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI, four runs scored, a walk, and a stolen base in Tuesday's 12-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. The 21-year-old has been enjoying another phenomenal campaign in 2019. He is slashing .294/.376/.513 with 28 HRs, 72 RBI, 92 runs scored, and 26 […]

Zac Gallen to Arizona: Don't Be Disappointed

Of all the players changing zip codes prior to the MLB Trade Deadline, Zac Gallen was not on anyone's list as a potential mover. As a promising young rookie off to a good start for a talent-starved team, it's befuddling why the Marlins chose to trade a young, controllable arm like him. There are adequate […]

Aristides Aquino Stays Hot For Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino stayed red-hot for his team in an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Aquino, batting cleanup, went 3-for-4 with a homer in the win. The rookie outfielder has been on fire since being promoted to the big league club on August 1. Since then, he is hitting […]

Jose Berrios Struggles Against Braves On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in a 12-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Berrios gave up nine runs over 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out seven and walking four. He was done in by a three-run homer in the third inning and a six-run sixth inning. Berrios has been mostly […]

Nelson Cruz Rips Two More Homers

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz continued his recent assault on baseballs in a 12-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Cruz went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in a losing effort. The veteran slugger has been on a homer binge of late, having smashed 13 homers over his last 15 games […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/7/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a fun full day of baseball ahead of us with almost every team in action. All of the games are spread throughout the day, so it’s dealer’s choice in terms of what slate you prefer to play.   Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's slate. You can also read more DFS advice and […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 19

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Sheldon Neuse, Abraham Toro And More Padres

Last week we were discussing how some of the big trades at the deadline not only drastically affected the major league landscape as contending teams plan for a postseason run, but also how it changed the outlook of certain minor league prospects. One three-team swap even included Cincinnati's top prospect (outfielder Taylor Trammell) shifting to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball! We have eight games on the main slate, though there are plenty of options at each position. At pitcher, Gerrit Cole is in a tier of his own. He's nearly impossible to fade, as pitching is pretty scarce after him. We'll look for an option to pay down for, but you […]

Dinelson Lamet Loses No-Hitter In Seventh

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet picked up his first win Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Lamet carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning before surrendering back-to-back hits. He struck out 12 batters on the evening while walking four. The seven frames were his most since returning from Tommy John surgery in early July and […]

Miles Mikolas Earns a Quality Start but Takes a Loss on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitched well on Tuesday, earning a quality start. The St. Louis offense was only able to score one run though, saddling Mikolas with a tough loss. He tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out seven and lowered his […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 7th 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 […]

Andrew Cashner Serves Up Three Homers In Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner lasted 5 1/3 innings, while surrendering six runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts. The ultimate doom for Cashner was the three homers he allowed in the fourth through sixth innings. He threw just 83 pitches but his command wavered which ultimately lead to the […]