Marcus Stroman Excellent On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman allowed one run on five hits across seven innings of work during a 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. He struck out six batters while walking one. The 28-year-old has been fantastic this season, and his 6-11 record fails to showcase how great he has been. Stroman […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 25th, 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 July 25th, 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 7/25/19  Domingo Santana vs Drew […]

Kyle Freeland Takes Hard Luck Loss

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland brought back his 2018 stuff on Wednesday and held the Nationals to just one unearned run in six innings of work. He still got saddled with the loss since his offense failed to score any runs, but it was certainly a shock to see Freeland's improvement. Freeland only allowed […]

Ryan McMahon Knocks In Two

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon got the start in one of the two games of the double header on Wednesday, and he provided all the day's offense. Colorado lost both games and scored a total of two runs combined, both of which were driven in by McMahon. McMahon got the scoring started by driving in […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 25th 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 […]

Eddie Rosario Homers In Loss To Yankees

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 10-7 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Rosario went deep off New York starter J.A. Happ in the first inning, giving him 22 homers on the season, to go along with a .285 average, 56 runs, and 68 RBI. Despite […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17! 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 […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 17

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 […]

Champ or Chump: Tyler O'Neill and Ramon Laureano

This time of year, a lot of fantasy analysis is a simple reminder to look at your standings page. Trading Max Scherzer for Whit Merrifield and Mallex Smith is a terrible idea in terms of overall value, but if you stand to gain a lot of points in SB it could make sense for you. […]

Roenis Elias Throws Clean Ninth For Save

Seattle Mariners reliever Roenis Elias locked down the team’s 5-3 win over the Rangers Wednesday, tossing a clean ninth for his 13th save of the season. Despite owning a 14.40 ERA in July entering the night, Elias has still remained the go-to guy for saves in the M’s bullpen. He hasn’t posted sexy numbers with […]

Daniel Vogelbach Ignites Offense With Two Homers

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach launched a pair of solo home runs in the team’s 5-3 defeat over the Rangers Wednesday. He took Mike Minor deep both times, marking only the fourth time he’s gone yard off a southpaw out of his 25 homers on the season. It’s been a struggle for the 26-year-old […]

Ketel Marte Continues Hot Streak with Homer Against Baltimore

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte continued to build on a career-year on Wednesday night, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored and his 22nd home run of the season. Marte has been riding a hot streak since the beginning of June, as he is now hitting .376 with nine home runs, 23 RBI and […]

Carson Kelly Homers in Diamondbacks Win

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly only had one hit in the 5-2 victory on Wednesday night, but he made it count as he launched a three-run home run for his 12th homer of the season. Kelly is now batting .200 in the month of July, but the home run was his third in his last […]

Taylor Clarke has Career Night Against Orioles

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taylor Clarke had his best start of the year on Wednesday night against the Orioles, as he earned the win while striking out a career-high seven batters. Clarke allowed two runs on four hits over six innings to record his third quality start of the season. It was a good performance for […]

Yoan Lopez Gets the Save for Arizona on Wednesday

After closer Greg Holland made an early exit, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Yoan Lopez entered the game and retired all three batters he faced to earn his first save of the year. Lopez has been one of the top relievers for the D-Backs this year, posting a 2.79 ERA and a 1.060 WHIP to lead the […]

Greg Holland Exits Early Against Orioles

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland made an early exit on Wednesday night after walking the two batters he faced. MLB.com writer Steve Gilbert reports that Arizona manager Torey Lovullo does not believe Holland is dealing with an injury, and that instead "the ball was not coming out of his hand well". The Diamondbacks have an […]

Matt Strahm Rediscovering Groove From Bullpen

San Diego Padres reliever Matt Strahm picked up his fourth win Wednesday against the New York Mets. Spelling starter Dinelson Lamet, Strahm completed two perfect frames, fanning four. Since returning to the bullpen, Strahm has flourished with a 1.59 ERA and eight strikeouts across 5 2/3 innings. While he might make a handful of spot […]

Dinelson Lamet's Value Capped By Managed Workload

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet allowed two earned runs but lasted just four innings Wednesday against the New York Mets. Lamet was pulled after 80 pitches, missing out on his first victory despite striking out six. He relinquished four hits and a walk. Through four starts since returning from Tommy John surgery, Lamet has […]

Anthony Santander Doubles, Homers Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander stayed hot in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has done quite well this season and now has a .299/.345/.513 slash line with eight HR and 25 RBI in 169 plate appearances. Santander is certainly fantasy-relevant […]

Edwin Encarnacion Smashes 30th Home Run This Season

New York Yankees DH Edwin Encarnacion fouled a pitch off his foot in the ninth inning Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins and was in obvious pain. After the training staff checked on him, however, he stayed in the game and promptly drilled a solo home run, his 30th of the season, This makes eight […]

John Means Takes Loss In Short Wednesday Outing

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means lasted just 3 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. The All-Star has started slow since the break, posting a 6.46 ERA over his last three starts. Unfortunately, it looks […]

Aroldis Chapman Bounces Back, Records Save

Just about 24 hours after blowing his third save in six tries, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman once again entered Target Field for a save opportunity. With the Yankees seeking a series win, they went right back to their closer, who recorded a very loud out that nearly left the park. After walking a […]

Stephen Vogt Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Stephen Vogt stayed hot in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, an RBI, and a strikeout. The veteran has been on fire since the All-Star break, batting .357 with eight extra-base hits and six RBI. He is worth a look in two-catcher leagues given […]

Tyler Beede Takes Loss Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede fell to 3-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs. Beede pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on 10 hits (including three home runs) and one walk with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent all season due to his command issues and now has a 4.85 […]

Aaron Hicks Burns Former Team Again

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks once again starred in his current club's victory over his former. The 29-year-old drilled a solo home run in the third inning of Wednesday's game, one of two in the frame for the road team. In the following inning he recorded his second hit of the game, driving in […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits a Home Run for the Third Game in a Row

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run on Wednesday, making it three games in a row with a homer. He went 2-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in a game the Cardinals scored 14 runs. "Goldy" is finally showing signs of playing like himself, but he's still having a […]

Didi Gregorius Stays Hot As Yankees Win Again

The New York Yankees took the rubber match of their three-game set against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night, once again riding a hot offense. The stars of the night were the usual cast of characters, as shortstop Didi Gregorius was once again at the center of it all. Gregorius picked up three more hits, including […]

Noah Syndergaard Goes Seven In Defeat

New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard overcame a rough beginning Wednesday night to post a quality start. Taking on the San Diego Padres, he allowed three earned runs on eight hits across seven innings of work. Syndergaard also struck out eight and walked five, working hard through his outing. Ultimately he took a loss, moving […]

Paul DeJong Slugs Three Home Runs on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had an outstanding game on Wednesday. He went 4-for-4 with four runs scored, five RBI, and three home runs. DeJong ended up with an amazing 14 total bases in this one, skyrocketing his slash line up to .258/.339/.471. He's always been a streaky hitter but has been one of […]