Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

It feels like the baseball season has just started, but we are reaching the conclusion. Alas, that is life in a 60-game season. For fantasy purposes that means it's either playoff time or the final couple of weeks to try and make up ground in Roto leagues. Either way, the waiver wire may not be […]

Hot Prospects To Watch: Late-Season Arms and Bats

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 16th 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 […]

Rhys Hoskins Could Return Right Before Season's End

The Philadelphia Phillies hope to have first baseman Rhys Hoskins (elbow) back for the final four games of the season, which would be from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Sept. 27, with a Thursday off in between. Hoskins suffered a UCL injury in his left elbow and was placed on the injured list over the […]

Max Muncy Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is returning to the lineup on Wednesday, starting at third base and batting fourth. Muncy got the day off on Tuesday as Edwin Rios got the start at third base. Muncy has had a rough year overall and has particularly struggled in September, slashing .186/.352/.256 with just one home […]

Freddie Freeman Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He has been on a sensational hot streak over his last 15 games, slashing .431/.529/.862 with six homers, 25 RBI, and a 10/5 BB/K rate. Freeman is leading the National League in […]

Nate Lowe Batting Cleanup On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nate Lowe is batting in the cleanup spot for Wednesday's game against Austin Voth and the Washington Nationals. Lowe has been on fire as of late, slashing .368/.429/.895 with three homers and seven RBI over his last seven games. The 25-year-old did not make his season debut until Sept. 2, […]

Pete Alonso Finds Himself Back In A Mini Slump

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who had been red-hot since the beginning of September, now has just one hit in his last 17 at-bats after his 0-for-4 performance on Tuesday against the Phillies. Prior to this recent mini slump, Alonso had hit .312 with five home runs and eight RBI in 32 at-bats […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 9/16

We are rounding third base and on our way to finish this 2020 sprint season. Every move made is magnified immensely, and the slightest transaction wins categories. So without any further adieu, let's get to those streamers to help us win big in 2020. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/16/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate features nine games to choose from. There are plenty of high-end starting pitching options available, which feels like a rare sight at this point in the season. There aren't too many chalky stack options to pick hitters from, so there will be plenty of hitter combinations to get creative with. I'll be providing […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/16/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/16/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight. There are some aces pitching in Jacob deGrom, Lucas Giolito, and Gerrit Cole, as well as […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/16/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

It's a nine-game slate tonight and we have four aces ready to take the mound, all of which have average to above-average matchups. It gets dicey at pitcher after the top tier, though, so making the right selection at SP2 will be a difficult yet crucial endeavor. There are plenty of gas-can pitchers for offenses […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/16/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always check […]

Yandy Diaz Slowly Progressing Through Hamstring Strain

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is "slowly but surely" recovering from his hamstring strain, according to manager Kevin Cash. Diaz has not appeared in a game since August 31 and has not resumed any baserunning or fielding drills. At this point, it seems unlikely that the Cuban slugger returns before the end […]

Marwin Gonzalez Available Off Bench On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (illness) is available to pinch hit during Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 31-year-old missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Even with a clean bill of health, it has been a season to forget for Gonzalez. He is slashing .213/.286/.333 with 19 RBI through 43 games, […]

Eric Hosmer Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (finger) was taking on-field batting practice with his teammates on Tuesday evening. Hosmer has not appeared in a game since Sept. 7. The recent progress is encouraging and suggests he may be back in the lineup before the end of the week. He has posted a .886 OPS […]

Max Muncy Receives Day Off Tuesday Amid Slump

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was out of the starting lineup Tuesday against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies due to his recent rough patch at the dish. With nine strikeouts in his last 17 at-bats, Muncy will get the day off, allowing Edwin Rios to stay in the lineup at the hot corner, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 15th 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 […]

Giants-Mariners Contests Postponed Tuesday, Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners have had their contests planned for Tuesday and Wednesday at T-Mobile Park postponed due to poor air quality in the Pacific Northwest stemming from the string of wildfires that have caused significant smoke in the area. The clubs were scheduled for a two-game set, which will now be […]

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano Rejoin Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario and first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano were both back among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against Chicago and rookie right-hander Dane Dunning. Rosario (elbow) and Sano (neck) were both out of the mix Monday due to their respective ailments, with the club’s lineup looking like its usual self Tuesday, […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 15, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always check […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/15/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have a sizeable 12-game slate on DraftKings as the MLB season continues to roll on after the madness of the first NFL weekend has been subdued. There are a few elite pitching options today to go along with a handful of appealing stack options, while we have another Coors Field game coming in with […]

Steve Cohen Signs Agreement To Buy The Mets

Steve Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager of Point72 Asset Management, has signed an agreement with Sterling Equities to buy a majority stake in the New York Mets. The transaction is subject to the approval of the other Major League Baseball owners and is worth slightly more than $2.4 billion. Once ratified, Cohen will own […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/15/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday night with a 12 game slate on tap. It's a really strong slate with some decent pitching options and a lot of places to use bats. There is plenty of value to incorporate some studs as well. Make sure to listen to MLB DFS Quick Hits to get a full rundown […]

Joey Votto Homers Twice In Monday Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto combined to go 2-for-5 with two homers, two RBI, and two walks in his team's doubleheader sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Votto's power at the plate is starting to come around as he now has three home runs over his last seven games. Overall, it has been […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After one of the quirkier schedules that we’ve seen all season during 2020 on Monday, we return Tuesday with a slate chock full of options.  Yu Darvish headlines a pitching slate that is more upside than safe floor. With a Coors Field contest on the slate, fantasy managers will, as always when the hitter's haven […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 9/15

The MLB season is filled with ups and downs, but the key to success is to find some gems to stream! Today we're going to stack four Rays against a struggling Nationals' pitcher! When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching matchup. With pitchers, I account for the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Pound The Ball

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has mashed the ball during the 2020 year, with his 48.9% hard-hit rate and 92-mph average exit velocity ranking near the top of the league. Despite his metrics trending in the right direction, he has compiled a .733 OPS through his first 46 games. While he […]

Rhys Hoskins Heads To Injured List With UCL Injury

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will land on the 10-day injured list due to a UCL injury in his left elbow. Hoskins’ power had come on as of late, having delivered an .887 OPS and 135 OPS+ through his first 41 games. Philadelphia hasn’t ruled out Hoskins returning at some point in 2020, but […]

Marwin Gonzalez Scratched From Monday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins utilityman Marwin Gonzalez has been scratched from Monday’s starting nine against the White Sox due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Gonzalez was set to hold down the keystone Monday, but he now joins Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario on the bench with ailments. In 43 games this year, Gonzalez has scuffled mightily to the […]