Josh VanMeter Not In Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds utility man Josh VanMeter is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. A relatively unknown prospect heading into the season, VanMeter excelled in the minors and is as hot as anybody in the MLB right now. In his last 21 at-bats, he's amassed 11 hits, eight runs, three home runs, […]

Nate Lowe Sent Down To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nate Lowe has been sent down to Triple-A. This move makes room for the newly acquired Jesus Aguilar to join the team. Through 30 games this season, Lowe is batting a superb .294/.365/.510 and should be the first in line to be called up if an injury occurs. For now, […]

Jorge Alfaro Will Rest on Thursday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. It's a routine day of rest for the 26-year-old as backup Bryan Holaday will fill in behind the plate. Alfaro has produced 11 home runs, 35 RBI, 27 runs, two stolen bases and a .261 batting average across […]

Garrett Cooper Remains Out of the Lineup on Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. Cooper left Tuesday’s game after two innings with a tight left hamstring and is listed as day-to-day. The 28-year-old has totaled 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 41 runs, a .293 batting average and .831 OPS over 69 […]

Daniel Mengden Likely To Fall Out of Rotation

Oakland Athletics starter Daniel Mengden is expected to move to the bullpen or get optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in the coming days after the team acquired starting pitcher Tanner Roark from the Cincinnati Reds at Wednesday's trade deadline. The 26-year-old made nine starts for the Athletics in 2019, going 5-2 with a 4.85 ERA […]

Ryan Cordell Recalled From Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Ryan Cordell has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of Thursday's game against the Mets. The 27-year-old will take the active roster spot of third baseman Yoan Moncada, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain on Wednesday. Cordell appeared in 69 games earlier […]

Alex Dickerson Lands on 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain. The 29-year-old was scratched from Wednesday's lineup and manager Bruce Bochy mentioned that Dickerson felt something in his side. Dickerson has been very productive since being acquired by the Giants, posting a .386 batting average to […]

Mitch Garver Will Take a Seat on Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. The 28-year-old has been a very valuable contributor for fantasy owners and the American League Central leading Twins in 2019, with totals of 20 home runs, 45 RBI, 44 runs, a .282 batting average and .994 OPS in […]

Will Smith Blasts Three-Run Shot On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old has been a surprising source of offense during his short time in the majors as he is slashing .333/.386/.821 with five HRs and 15 RBI through 39 at-bats. He has started four […]

Nelson Cruz Out of the Lineup on Thursday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. The 39-year-old will take a seat as there is no DH spot available in the series, so the Twins will use Eddie Rosario, Byron Buxton, and Max Kepler in the outfield against Marlins right-hander Jordan Yamamoto. Cruz […]

Alex Verdugo Tallies Four Hits On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo was 4-for-4 with a run scored during Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. Unfortunately, Verdugo was never batting with a runner on base. The 23-year-old has performed admirably throughout the campaign, slashing .295/.344/.479 with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, and 42 runs scored. Verdugo has proven he is […]

Rafael Devers Closes Off Insanely Hot July With Two RBI

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers had just one hit but drove in two runs during Wednesday's loss to the Rays. The 22-year-old finished July hitting .358 with a 1.142 OPS, nine home runs, 12 doubles, 34 RBI, and 27 runs. It's no surprise that Devers is cleaning up at the plate as he […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Stellar In Win Over Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu tossed six scoreless innings during a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. He struck out one batter while walking one. Ryu posted a 1.10 ERA through five starts in July, never allowing more than two earned runs in a game. The 32-year-old is in the midst of […]

J.D. Martinez Has Hit Safely in Eight of Last Nine Games

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs batted in during Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay. His solo shot in the fourth was his 23rd of the year. He is hitting .294 with an .861 OPS in July, to go with five homers and 16 RBI. The […]

Marcus Walden Throws Perfect Inning

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Marcus Walden struck out the side in his ninth inning appearance during an 8-5 loss to Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The right-hander had allowed one run in each of his previous two outings, so he got back on track against Tampa Bay. He registered a save on July 23, just […]

Rick Porcello's Struggles Continue Against Rays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up six runs on nine hits, while striking out seven and walking one in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old never had a hold in this one, letting up five runs through the first two frames. It's been a rough go-at-it […]

Mike Soroka Tosses Another Gem On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka allowed one run on three hits across seven innings of work during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He struck out three batters while walking three. Soroka has been the ace of the Braves' staff throughout the season. The 21-year-old owns a 10-2 record to go along with a […]

Ronald Acuna Nabs Two Hits, Steal In Win Over Nationals

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 2-for-5 with one RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. The 21-year-old continues to thrive during his sophomore season in the majors. Acuna is slashing .290/.374/.498 with 25 home runs, 65 RBI, 84 runs scored, and 25 stolen bases this […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 1st, 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 1st, 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 8/1/19  Jose Altuve vs Danny […]

Adam Duvall Goes Deep Again On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall was 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. Duvall has been a revelation since joining the team on July 27 as he is slashing .500/.478/1.091 with four HRs and six RBI in 22 at-bats. With Nick Markakis (wrist) sidelined for the foreseeable future, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, August 1st 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel! The baseball gods have split the day in half and we have two solid slates to look at. We'll focus on the main slate starting at 7:05, but the early slate is interesting as well. On the main slate, there are plenty of tournaments to look at. No matter […]

Introducing Bo - The Youngest Bichette Has Finally Arrived

It's been years in the making. Who was once a second-round pick for the Blue Jays in 2016 has turned into a real major leaguer, and he is here to stay. By now, we all know about Bo Bichette and his pedigree. He has been one of the most-heralded prospects for the past two years […]

Jesse Chavez Earns First Save

Texas Rangers pitcher Jesse Chavez earned the team's first save after the trade deadline Wednesday night vs the Mariners. Chavez allowed a single but struck out two batters to protect a two-run lead. Chavez has played many roles for the Rangers this season, he's been a traditional starter, an opener, a bulk reliever and now […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/1/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another split slate greets us this Thursday, with four games on the afternoon part of the slate before six games in the evening. There are some cracking matches today, with an especially good pitching duel to round out the day in Los Angeles. The Dodgers and Astros are the biggest favorites on the later slate, […]

Jose Berrios Strikes Out 11 Marlins On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was excellent in a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Berrios pitched seven shutout innings while striking out 11 and only allowing two hits. He picked up the win to improve his record to 10-5 with a 2.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 133 strikeouts in 141 2/3 innings […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 18 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 18! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Champ or Chump: Bo Bichette and Yasiel Puig

The Trade Deadline has come and gone, leaving chaos in its wake. The Mets continue to prove why player agents should not be general managers, as Marcus Stroman's 2.96 ERA looks primed for regression (4.06 xFIP) and he never gets strikeouts (19.3 K% this season). While the Blue Jays appear to be on the rise […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

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 […]