J.A. Happ Dominates Mets On Saturday

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ held the Mets to three hits and no walks over 7.1 shutout innings on Saturday. Although Happ’s five strikeouts (14% swinging-strike rate) were on the low end, he allowed only four hard-hit balls (18 batted ball events), and 10 of the 18 batted balls he allowed came with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/30/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

There's nothing like spending your Sunday afternoon lounging on the couch and watching your DFS stack of hitters mash. Today we're going to help that become a reality for you. Today on DraftKings, we have ten games on the main slate, but unfortunately there's no Padres/Rockies, so we won't be able to create a Coors […]

Cavan Biggio Plates Two In Win

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI during the team’s 5-0 win over the Orioles on Saturday. The 25-year-old cashed in two on a line-drive single in the fourth, upping his RBI total to 18 to go along with six long balls, 25 runs, and a .274 BA. […]

Taijuan Walker Tosses Six Scoreless

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Taijuan Walker threw six scoreless frames in Saturday’s 5-0 win over the Orioles, earning the win in his Jays debut. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out four, improving his ERA to 3.27 on the year. Walker is having a resurgent season after missing the 2019 campaign […]

Justin Jackson (RB, LAC) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~133 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~162 ANALYSIS: Justin Jackson is a strong candidate to share touches with Austin Ekeler during the season. However, the Chargers will be distributing rushing attempts between multiple backs, and rookie Joshua Kelly should also garner carries that are not designated for Ekeler. Ekeler finished at RB4 in PPR […]

Daniel Jones (QB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~108 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~126 ANALYSIS: Jones took over for Eli Manning after two games last season, parlaying his NFL baptism into a respectable 24 TDs and 61.9% completion rate despite a hobbled Saquon Barkley that didn't help keep defenses honest that much. The rookie shouldered some rushing responsibility with 279 yards and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/30/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The league has three games to close out the weekend on Sunday, with the Mavericks and Nuggets both looking to avoid elimination in the Western Conference. Over in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors and Celtics will kick off what will likely be an exciting and competitive series. In regards to Dallas, the team will be […]

O.J. Howard (TE, TB) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~170 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' tight end O.J. Howard is a freak of nature. That's absolutely out of the question. He is 6'6" and 251 lbs, and he runs a 4.51 40-yard dash (97th percentile). He was the undisputed TE1 coming out of the 2017 draft class, […]

Anthony Miller (WR, CHI) - Wide Receiver Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~143 ANALYSIS: Despite missing a game in 2019, Anthony Miller was still on the field for 64.2% of the Bears offensive snaps and finished with the second-most targets among wide receivers in Chicago's offense. Although he did not make much of these in terms of scoring, only having […]

Jamison Crowder (WR, NYJ) - Wide Receiver PPR Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~85 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~109 ANALYSIS: Last season, the Jets featured Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on offense. While WR Robby Anderson (who finished the year with 779 receiving yards on 52 catches for 5 TDs) was the quick, deep threat to use on long boom/bust passes, Jamison Crowder (833 yards, 78 […]

Matthew Stafford (QB, DET) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~85 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~107 ANALYSIS: The Lions drafted D’Andre Swift to bolster their RB stable but this team still goes through Stafford’s arm. After eight straight 16-game seasons, Stafford had 2,499 yards and a 19:5 TD:INT ratio through eight games last year before injuries ruined the fun. And fun it was while […]

Trevor Bauer Takes Second Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings in a 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a Saturday doubleheader. He struck out five and walked two on the way to taking his second loss of the season. Bauer had a tough time keeping the ball inside the […]

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Berti came into the 2020 season as a cheap fantasy source of stolen bases and he's lived up to that reputation so far with eight steals (tied for second in the MLB). Berti did start the season as the Marlins no.2 hitting, making […]

Brandon Workman Earns Seventh Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brandon Workman earned his seventh save of the season - and third with the Phillies - in a win over the Braves on Saturday. Workman has now converted his last three save chances and has established himself as the closer as the team used former closer Hector Neris in the eighth […]

Rhys Hoskins Blasts Three-Run Homer Vs Braves

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer in a win vs the Braves on Saturday. Hoskins almost had an even better day as he hit another ball that was inches away from being a homer, but the 27-year-old slugger would have to settle for a double. Hoskins got off to a miserable […]

Zach Eflin Dominates Braves Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin allowed one run in seven innings and picked up his second win of the season vs the Braves on Saturday. Efflin allowed just four hits with no walks and eight strikeouts in the dominant effort. Eflin lowered his season ERA to 4.10, but that doesn't tell the story of […]

Spencer Turnbull (SP, DET) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Spencer Turnbull has seen the leagues he's rostered in drop after a disappointing outing last week against the White Sox, where he lasted just 2.0 IP, giving up three earned runs on four walks and two hits. While Turnbull's control has been a problem […]

Nationals Nearing Adding Brock Holt To Mix

The Washington Nationals are nearing a deal to bring veteran infielder Brock Holt aboard after he was designated for assignment by Milwaukee last Saturday. Holt was released earlier in the week with Washington not needing to make a deal with the Brewers to acquire his services. He has gotten off to a slow start this […]

Nick Anderson Tosses Bullpen Session Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Nick Anderson tossed 15 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday while on the comeback trail from inflammation in his right forearm. The plan next calls for Anderson to throw live batting practice Monday, which would pave the way for him to be activated next weekend when the club returns home. […]

Kevin Gausman (SP/RP, SF) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Gausman continues to be under rostered and continues to run into bad luck. He's pitched in seven games (six starts) totalling 35.2 IP and has a 1-2 record, a 4.54 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Why is he considered unlucky? Well, Gausman has […]

Hayden Hurst (TE, ATL) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~115 ANALYSIS: There was a little bit of a debate last summer on whether Mark Andrews, Nick Boyle, or Hayden Hurst would become the no. 1 tight end on Baltimore's offense. At the end of the year, Andrews was the clear leading man at the position with more […]

Jalen Beeks Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Done For 2020

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks has been tabbed to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will end his 2020 season and likely cut severely into his ‘21 campaign as well. Beeks had become a key member of the Rays’ relief corps this year, having posted a 1.76 FIP with 26 strikeouts in 19 ⅓ […]

Deivi Garcia Will Make MLB Debut Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia will be summoned to the active roster for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Mets and will make his Major League debut. Garcia, the club’s No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, stands just 5-foot-9 and 163 pounds, but was touted as highly as the No. 24 prospect in the Majors […]

Willy Adames (SS, TB) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: When a shortstop hits 20 home runs with a .254/.317/.418 slash line, it used to put them into consideration for drafting in all fantasy leagues. Willy Adames did just that last season yet wasn't drafted much heading into 2020 and is still under […]

David Robertson Will Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed reliever David Robertson will not return to a big league mound this year after attempting to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. Robertson has been shut down from throwing for at least the next six weeks, extending his timetable beyond where the 2020 season is likely to take place. Philadelphia […]

Jonnu Smith (TE, TEN) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~152 ANALYSIS: The Titans rode Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown to the playoffs last season and vice-versa, but their 2017 third-round pick could make noise in 2020. Delanie Walker went down in Week 7 and while Smith showed flashes, he wasn’t a finished product in an offense that emphasized […]

Nathan Eovaldi Lands On IL With Calf Strain

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Nationals due to a “very mild strain” of his right calf. The move opens another spot in the Boston rotation to be filled during a season in which the team has scuffled to find […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~138 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~157 ANALYSIS: The Panthers offense is going to be vastly different compared to last year. They signed Teddy Bridgewater to be the team’s starting quarterback and hired former LSU offensive coordinator Joe Brady to run the offense. That should translate into a high-tempo fantasy-boosted offense for multiple players, […]

Justus Sheffield (SP, SEA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: After an inauspicious start to his Major League career, Justus Sheffield is emerging as the type of starting pitcher the Mariners wanted in his age 24 season after acquiring him from the Yankees in the James Paxton trade. After putting up a 0-1 […]

Denzel Mims (WR, NYJ) - Rookie Wide Receiver Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~168 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Mims was a hotly debated player heading into the NFL Draft. His offseason testing caught everyone's eyes and coupled with the steady production he had at Baylor, the full package caused him to rise up boards. His burst off the line is up there with the […]