Atlanta Inks Pablo Sandoval To Minors Deal

First baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval signed a Minor League deal with the Braves on Monday, which will see him report to the club’s alternate training site with the hopes of contributing over the final two weeks of the regular season. Sandoval was released by the Giants on Thursday after slashing .220/.278/.268 through 33 contests. Atlanta […]

Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario Absent From Monday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano is not among the club’s starting nine for Monday’s contest against the White Sox as he battles neck stiffness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Sano could be available off the bench if needed, but LaMonte Wade Jr. will hold down first base and bat fifth Monday versus righty […]

Brock Holt Headed To Paternity List

Washington Nationals infielder Brock Holt was placed on the paternity list on Monday afternoon. Jake Noll was recalled from the team's alternate training site as a corresponding move. Noll slashed .285/.327/.410 with 11 homers, 54 RBI, and five stolen bases across 118 games at Triple-A Fresno in 2019. There are some offensive tools in Noll's […]

Rhys Hoskins Remains Out On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (forearm) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Hoskins did not appear in either part of Sunday's doubleheader. He is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday afternoon, but he is considered day-to-day for now. In his absence, Phil Gosselin is getting the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Picks for 9/14/20

It's another manic Monday, so you know what time it is - it's time to dig deep and find some streamers. Today is a tough day for pitcher streamers, so we'll roll the dice on a formerly hyped Pirates' prospect. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching […]

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 9

The end is nigh. If you're reading this, then congratulations! You're probably in the playoffs. But that doesn't mean you can take the foot off the gas. With the possibility of games being suddenly canceled still hanging over the final few weeks of play, you always have to be ready to quickly sub in replacements. […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

This is the second-to-last waiver wire article of the 2020 fantasy baseball season. As fast as it has come, it has quickly gone and although it has been a wild and crazy ride, there is still about two weeks left and you can still make an impact in your standings. Let's dive in and see […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Congratulations to those of you staying focused while the undisciplined get distracted by fantasy football. These next two weeks will be chaotic, what with doubleheaders and matchups representing such an increased percentage of the baseball season. Harness the lightning and let's get these titles. […]

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for September 14 through September 20. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 9

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

If you’re looking for a newcomer to boost your rotation or lineup down the stretch, there could be a few recent call-ups worth considering. As for dynasty owners, whether you’re competing down the stretch or building for next year, there will certainly be several names to keep on your radar through the season’s final stretch. […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. In recent weeks we switched up the format of this article a bit, to cover a larger pool of players and to discuss trends being seen by fantasy baseball managers across a large number of leagues, based on ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week. Injuries have always […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/14/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel 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 the weather […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/14/20): MLB DFS Lineups

So, this is a weird Monday slate, with multiple double-headers being played (and ignored by DraftKings). We only seven games on the main slate and lock comes early at 4:10 ET. Weird or not, there still some fun on the slate, although tricky. A lot of the best bats are the highest-priced and you definitely […]

Dominic Smith With Two More RBI On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 and drove in two in the Mets' 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday. Smith just continues to come up big for the Mets in clutch situations. Overall, Smith is batting .333 on the season with a 1.033 OPS to go with eight home runs, […]

Jared Walsh (1B, LAA) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jared Walsh is a rare creature, in that, he has been both a successful pitcher and batter throughout his minor league career since entering the Angels farm system from Georgia in 2015. Last season, in his first big league run with Los Angeles, Walsh […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/14/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's hard to believe that there are only two weeks of the regular season left, but we are already halfway through September, and the playoff races are heating up more by the day. Unfortunately, there are only four games eligible to play on FanDuel today because of some doubleheaders and makeups, but we will power […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/14/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/14/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 7-game slate on tap tonight on DK and a 4-game slate on FD. It is a really tough slate to navigate. […]

Renato Nunez Hits 11th Home Run Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Yankees. Nunez took J.A. Happ deep in the second inning for his 11th HR of the season. This was nice to see, as Nunez has been slumping through the month […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 13th 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 13, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/13/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It may be the kickoff to the NFL season but we still have baseball to play and time is quickly running out. It's just […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/13/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup  *** Use my promo code RING to get 10% off any product on the site! *** Good luck in your DFS contests and make sure to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/13/20)

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. I'll take a look at each position and build a lineup using my favorite plays on the slate. Our goal here is to take down […]

Renato Nunez Goes Hitless Saturday, Continues To Slump

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Saturday's extra-innings 2-1 loss to the Yankees. Nunez, who can be quite streaky, is in a massive cold streak, batting just .147 in the month of September. However, he does have three home runs in the month, so he has still provided […]

Jesus Aguilar Gets Three Hits On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had a great game on Saturday, ending up 3-for-4 with one RBI and three runs scored. Aguilar hit his sixth home run of the season to go with a double and a single. He fell just a #tripleshy of the cycle. Aguilar has been one of the most consistent […]

Jose Abreu States Case For MVP With Seven RBI Night

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continues to state his case for MVP with another strong performance on Saturday. The slugger went 4-for-4 with a walk, five runs scored, seven RBI and a pair of dingers versus the division rival Detroit Tigers. Abreu has been absolutely on fire this season and the strong outing […]

Anthony Rizzo Receives Night Off Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not among the club’s starting nine Saturday against Milwaukee and left-hander Brent Suter. Rizzo has slumped mightily over his last eight games, having gone just 3-for-30 with a .376 OPS in that span. Kris Bryant will instead man first base Saturday, as Rizzo avoids a lefty starter after […]

Cubs Bench Slumping Anthony Rizzo On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will rest on Saturday against the Brewers. It’s just a routine day off for Rizzo and the move will shift third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant over time first base. Rizzo has just three hits over his last 28 at-bats and a day of rest may be what he needs to […]

Ryan McBroom Gets Optioned To Club’s Alternate Site

Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Ryan McBroom was optioned to the club’s alternate training site prior to Saturday’s contest against the Pirates. The team called up No. 28 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Kelvin Gutierrez, to take McBroom’s spot on the roster, with the youngster set to backup Maikel Franco at the hot corner. McBroom […]

2020 wRC+ Splits: Risers and Fallers

Baseball in 2020 is unlike any season that I can remember. The designated hitter is now present in the National League. You will not find any more LOOGYs with the institution of the three-batter minimum rule. Doubleheaders are now a combined 14 innings of baseball. Extra innings now start with a runner on second base. […]