Ronald Torreyes Collects Two RBI Versus Dodgers Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ronald Torreyes went 1-for-4 with two RBI in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. Torreyes knocked a two-run single to center field in the fourth inning to get the home team on the board, but that was all Philly could muster against David Price and a score of Dodger relievers. Torreyes' […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up 24th Save On Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz worked a clean ninth inning on Wednesday to pick up his 24th save of the season in the Mets 8-7 win over the Nationals. It was Diaz's first save (and save opportunity) since July 28, a result of the Mets recent struggles. Despite occasional and legendary meltdowns, Diaz […]

Kyle Gibson Takes Loss Versus Dodgers On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss in his "start" versus the Dodgers on Wednesday. It was a weird evening in Philly; Gibson was scratched before the game due to rain in the forecast for the early innings. Philadelphia used two relievers before the rain […]

Pete Alonso With Three Hits On Wednesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Mets 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Alonso had gone a putrid 0-for-21 prior to his outburst on Wednesday, exemplifying exactly why Alonso should remain active in all formats, even when struggling. Hopefully, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a wild one. First off, it starts at 12:10 pmEST. So, it is an early one. Second, one of the games is a doubleheader. Third, pitching is limited while bats are ok, but not great. So, it's a weird slate for sure. Quick note, […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 12th 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 topics […]

Nolan Arenado Reaches Base Twice On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the team's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Arenado has had a decent first year with the Cardinals so far. Over 110 games, he's slashing .261/.319/.494 with 22 home runs, 68 RBI and 54 runs. His […]

Tigers To Give Starting Pitchers Extra Rest Going Forward

On Wednesday, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that none of the Tigers starters will work on regular rest for the remainder of the regular season, with Matt Manning as a possible exception. Hinch also said that a sixth starter might be added to the rotation as well, which certainly makes sense given the approach. […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/12/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   We have a split slate here, with the two major DFS sites handling them very differently. The main slate on DraftKings is the eight-game early slate starting at 12:10, along with a very short four-game night […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/12 Field of Dreams Game - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with MLB props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some […]

Tigers Select The Contract Of Renato Nunez

The Detroit Tigers selected the contract of first baseman Renato Nunez on Wednesday. The move came after the team placed outfielders Akil Baddoo (concussion) and Derek Hill (ribs) on the injured list. Nunez played in seven games for the Tigers in April and he hit two home runs and two doubles while slashing .148/.207/.444. He […]

Neal Pionk Inks Four-Year Contract With Jets

The Winnipeg Jets made sure their most offensively-talented blueliner stayed in Manitoba on Wednesday, signing defenseman Neal Pionk to a four-year, $23.5 million contract ($5.875 million average annual value). Following a trade from the New York Rangers (in exchange for defenseman Jacob Trouba) two summers ago, Pionk has blossomed into one of the Jets' most-valued […]

Darrynton Evans Will Start Friday’s Preseason Game

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans will start Friday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. According to head coach Mike Vrabel, Evans will draw the start at running back after having a strong camp. "He's been doing good at camp because he's been able to be out there every day," said Vrabel. The 23-year-old has seen […]

Stephen Strasburg Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals transferred starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The move wasn't a surprise as Strasburg underwent neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery in late July. He will be out for the remainder of the 2021 season. Strasburg was only able to make five starts this year. Over those five […]

Jose Alvarado Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to an impingement in his left shoulder. The move is retroactive to August 8. Alvarado was the only lefty in the Phillies' bullpen, so the team will have to get by with just righties for the time being, […]

Yasmani Grandal Goes 2-For-3 In His Rehab Debut

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) had a strong debut rehab outing at Double-A Birmingham on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in the game. Grandal has been out since early July after undergoing surgery on his knee. Based on his productive Double-A debut, it's safe to assume that he'll […]

Sam Reinhart Locks In Three-Year Deal With Florida

The Florida Panthers inked newly-acquired forward Sam Reinhart to a three-year, $19.5 million contract ($6.5 million average annual value) on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who was a restricted free agent, was traded to the Panthers from Buffalo in exchange for goaltending prospect Devon Levi and a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft on July 24th. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/12/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Note: The sheet is intended for use with the 12:10 PM 8-game slate on DraftKings and/or the "Very Early" and "Early" slates on FanDuel. I will add some notes at the end for the late […]

Niko Goodrum Will Be Heading Back To The Injured List

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum (groin) exited Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after straining his left groin while running out a double. After the game, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that Goodrum would be placed on the injured list. The team will be selecting the contract of outfielder Jacob Robson in a corresponding […]

Jakub Vrana Signs Extension With Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings have come to terms with forward Jakub Vrana on a three-year, $15.75 million contract ($5.25 million average annual value). With the new deal, both sides will avoid an arbitration hearing that was set earlier this month for the former restricted free agent. Acquired in a trade deadline deal with Washington in […]

Omar Narvaez Leads The Brewers Offensive Charge Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 3-for-3 with a home run, four total RBI, two total runs, and a walk in Wednesday's 10-0 rout of the Cubs. The backstop capitalized on favorable opportunities early, collecting an RBI with a first-inning single and plating another with a sacrifice fly in the fourth. He then put the […]

Josh Fleming Destroyed By The Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming (9-6) allowed 10 earned runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking out three across 3 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 20-8 loss against the Red Sox. He couldn't get on track at any point during Wednesday's loss and was lit up for 10 runs on 11 hits before […]

Huascar Ynoa Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) had a mixed bag rehab outing at Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. He pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, four walks and three earned runs while striking out seven. He threw 83 pitches in the outing. While the walks and runs are certainly concerning, it's good to […]

Corbin Burnes Makes History Striking Out 10 Cubs In A Row

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (7-4) dominated over the Cubs on Wednesday, pitching eight scoreless innings during which he allowed four hits and no walks while striking out 15 in a victory. The 2021 season has been a coming-out party for Burnes, and his ascension to the ranks of MLB's elite starters hit its […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/12/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome in to Week 20 of the season! We've officially entered the dog days of summer post-Trade Deadline, and in theory we should see the contenders separate themselves even more from the teams that are mailing it in. I know I've started to notice much wider gaps in Vegas money lines, and while it can […]

X-Rays Negative On Max Stassi's Forearm

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (forearm) was hit by a pitch on his left forearm in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent X-rays after the game and they came back negative. He is being considered day-to-day. The Angels close out their series against the Blue Jays on […]

Mike Zunino Launches Pinch-Hit Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-1 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 20-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and blasted a solo shot off Phillips Valdez to cut the Rays deficit 20-8. It was his 22nd home run of […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 8/12

Sadly, baseball is nearing an end, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations […]

Myles Straw Scores Again Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Myles Straw went 1-for-2 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Straw was brought in as a pinch hitter for Harold Ramirez and promptly singled and then scored from first on an Oscar Mercado double in the bottom of the seventh inning. This marks four straight […]

Cal Quantrill Solid In No-Decision Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five in six innings of work in a 6-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics Wednesday night. It was a solid night for Quantrill who's only two earned runs were inherited runners that Bryan Shaw allowed to […]