FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! Nothing too newsworthy happened in Major League Baseball yesterday, right? I'm kidding of course. After the uncertainty of last year's season, it was refreshing to see the excitement and some of the bold moves around the trade deadline again. As it impacts DFS, I do hope all traded players from yesterday make into […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 29th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for July 29th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/29): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has two different slates that feature games from this afternoon. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for […]

Max Fried Posts Quality Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried didn't make too many mistakes during Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. He tossed seven innings, five hits allowed, two earned runs, two walks, and nine strikeouts. Infielder Brandon Drury was the difference maker in this one with a solo home run in the seventh inning off Fried. […]

Jordan Lyles Tosses Solid Outing Versus D-Backs

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles threw one of his better outings of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He went seven innings, two hits allowed, two earned runs, two walks, and six strikeouts in the no-decision. The 30-year-old wasn't able to get the win, but at least he held his own here. […]

Ramon Urias Doubles Twice Wednesday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias continued to produce at the plate in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Urias went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, and a walk. The 27-year-old has hit for a nice average this season, slashing .284/.353/.418 with four home runs and 23 RBI. However, his lack of power and […]

Nico Hoerner Leaves Game With Oblique Tightness

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (oblique) left Wednesday's game versus the Cincinnati Reds with right oblique tightness, according to Cubs' manager David Ross. Hoerner grabbed his right side after a check swing during the seventh inning. Outfielder Kris Bryant moved to shortstop while outfielder Ian Happ took over left field to begin the eighth inning […]

Pedro Severino Hits Three-Run Homer Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino made his one hit count in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins, hitting a three-run home run with a strikeout. The second-inning blast put the O's on the board and was Severino's sixth HR of the season. Unfortunately, he has not provided much fantasy value this season, slashing just .229/.306/.348 […]

Trey Mancini Hits 19th Homer Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Mancini smashed a third-inning Jordan Holloway pitch into the left-center seats for his 19th HR of the season. He has hit well this season after missing the 2020 season, slashing […]

Jorge Lopez Hit Hard In Wednesday Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez lasted just 2 innings in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Lopez allowed five runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with two strikeouts. The 28-year-old has had a poor season, going 2-12 with a 6.19 ERA through 21 starts. His next start will […]

Aaron Judge Enters Game During Fifth Inning Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge entered Wednesday's game versus the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning as a pinch-hitter for outfielder Estevan Florial. Judge was scratched from the lineup after arriving at the stadium late due to "medical testing." The 29-year-old finished the night 1-for-3 with an RBI during the Yankees' 3-1 win […]

Matt Barnes Records 23rd Save Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes recorded his 23rd save of the year in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out one batter and did not allow a baserunner. Barnes now has seven consecutive scoreless outings. With a 2.30 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts in 43 […]

Zach Davies Suffers Seventh Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitching Zach Davies picked up his seventh loss of the season versus the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Davies went six innings and allowed seven hits, four runs, four walks and struck out eight on the evening. The eight strikeouts matched a season-high for the veteran this year. Davies remains a trade candidate […]

Buster Posey Removed From Wednesday's Game

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey exited Wednesday's game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers after taking a foul tip off his mask, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Posey took a foul tip off the bat of Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock during the first inning and was replaced by Curt Casali to […]

Jarren Duran Triples, Drives In Two In Nightcap

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was dynamic in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run scored. The triple originally appeared to be an inside-the-park home run, but was later ruled to be a triple with a bobble by the center fielder. […]

Lucas Giolito Continues Strong Second Half

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito continued his strong second half on Wednesday versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito was pulled in the bottom of the seventh inning with a runner on third base and no outs, but would finish with a line of four hits, one run, one walk and seven strikeouts in […]

Tanner Houck Dominant For Four Innings Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck confounded the Toronto Blue Jays for four innings Wednesday, allowing just one run on two hits and a walk while striking out seven batters. He took a no-decision and has yet to be credited with a win in six games and four starts this year. Still, his 2.45 […]

Kevin Plawecki Records Four Hits In Doubleheader

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki started both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk in the first game, and 3-for-3 with a run scored in the second game. Plawecki has had some success in limited at-bats this season, recording a .764 OPS with one […]

Garrett Richards Takes Loss In Game One Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards took his sixth loss of the season in game one of the doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in four innings while striking out two batters. He yielded two home runs. Richards has not recorded a quality start […]

Eloy Jimenez Removed For Precautionary Reasons

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) exited Wednesday's game versus the Kansas City Royals for precautionary reasons, according to the White Sox. Jimenez was removed from the game with right groin tightness during the ninth inning for pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets. It appears as if the White Sox were just playing it safe, and the […]

Yusei Kikuchi Takes Loss Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi took his sixth loss of the year Wednesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks in five innings against the Houston Astros. He struck out seven batters Kikuchi was the victim of a tight strike zone as well as an error by shortstop J.P. Crawford […]

Abraham Toro Homers, Steals A Base Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro continued making an immediate impact after Tuesday's trade, going 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run against his former team, the Houston Astros. He also stole his fourth base of the season. Toro has now homered in four consecutive games, two for Houston and two for Seattle. He […]

Kyle Seager Homers In Third Straight Game

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager kept the pedal on the gas Wednesday, going 1-for-4 with a walk and his 21st home run of the year, a two-run shot Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi. It's Seager's third straight game with a home run, a feat he has now accomplished four times in his career. […]

Josh Hader Allows Two Runs As July Struggles Continue

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader allowed two runs on two hits with one strikeout over one inning of work in a 7-3 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. After allowing just two runs over his first 32 2/3 innings, Hader has now surrendered six runs on six hits and two walks over his last […]

DJ LeMahieu Reaches Base For 13th Straight Game

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with one RBI in a 3-1 win over the Rays on Wednesday night. His single in the third inning extended his on-base streak to 13 games, but despite that streak he's been mired in a bit of a slump lately. Over his last 15 games now, LaMahieu […]

Pete Fairbanks Leaves Game With Trainer

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks exited Wednesday's game with a trainer, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Fairbanks hit one batter and then allowed an RBI single before he left the game in the 10th inning. There's no word yet on the injury or severity, but managers should keep an […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Quad Injury

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (quad) is dealing with a quadriceps injury, but the team hopes he'll be ready to return to action by Friday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Devers exited Wednesday's game early with what was initially described as a potential hamstring issue, but now it appears that it's a […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Exits Early After HBP

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow) exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox after being struck in the elbow by a pitch. He was hit in the seventh inning and was removed from the game. The severity of his elbow injury is unknown at this time, and Gurriel is considered […]

Brandon Crawford Expected To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) believes he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He participated in baseball activities over the weekend and progressed well in his recovery from a mild oblique strain. Crawford has been sidelined since July 18. The 34-year-old was having a career year before landing on the […]