The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 23

Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to find the players who aren't quite there yet but are on their way. Some of these may suit your […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns To Cubs Lineup

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will return to the Cubs lineup on Saturday. Rizzo hasn’t played since Sunday and has been sidelined with back stiffness. Rizzo will bat fourth on Saturday and owners should be ready to roll with him. The first baseman has hit .290 with 25 home runs and 82 RBI this […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 23

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 23 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/31/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a loaded Saturday with 16 games in total thanks to a double-header in St. Louis. Those 16 games are split into seven afternoon and nine evening games. However, the way the afternoon slate falls means there are only five games on the afternoon slate, but nine in the evening, and therefore, that is […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday August 31st, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 31st, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/31/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are so many great plays today, that we’re going to focus on all value picks. The game we really need to exploit is the Coors Field matchup and we’ll give you our best play from that game, surrounding him around players who are all way too cheap.   In this article, I will be providing […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 31st 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 […]

Miguel Cabrera Remains Out Friday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Cabrera hasn't played since getting injured on Tuesday, but he remains day-to-day and could return at some point this weekend. Ronny Rodriguez is serving as the DH and is batting cleanup against Twins starter Kyle Gibson. Rodriguez is hitting a […]

Luke Voit Activated, Giovanny Urshela Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees activated first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and placed third baseman Giovanny Urshela (groin) on the injured list in a corresponding move. Voit has been out for a month due to a sports hernia, but he should return to an everyday role and a .278/.392/.493 […]

Max Muncy Out Until Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) won't play again until next week after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy is undergoing X-rays and will be examined by a hand specialist. He was also seen in a brace on Thursday. Roberts said that if […]

Eric Thames Out of Milwaukee Lineup on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames is out of the lineup on Friday afternoon against the Cubs. The Brewers will keep Thames on the bench against the left-handed starter Jose Quintana, and instead they will slot in Yasmani Grandal at first with Manny Pina getting the start behind the plate.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/30/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a full Friday of baseball, with tonight's main slate starting at 7:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/30/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be sure to also check out […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday August 30th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 30th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/30/19): MLB DFS Lineups

What's up guys! Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! With the hurricane breathing down my neck, I'll do my best to find the top plays on this slate. In all seriousness, the baseball grind is still on and there is plenty of money to be made. With all eyes on football, we may very well […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 30th 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 […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 23

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 9/3 through 9/9. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

C.J. Cron Homers, Drives in Three

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in a 10-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Cron went deep off Chicago starter Dylan Cease for a solo shot in the third inning. Overall, Cron is hitting .261 with 22 homers, 46 runs, […]

Ryan O'Hearn Reaches Base Three Times

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is still trying to drag his batting average up to the Mendoza Line, but he's on a bit of a roll at the moment. The 26-year-old youngster has knocked seven hits in his last five games, including a pair on Thursday. He's also drilled three home runs in […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out on Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Rizzo has been out of the lineup since Sunday due to back stiffness. Manager Joe Maddon doesn't expect Rizzo to be ready for Friday's game, so it's unclear when he'll get back in there. […]

Eric Hosmer Keeps Trucking Along

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 on Wednesday, smacking his 20th home run. Hosmer has received little fanfare after a bumpy 2018, ceding the spotlight to rookie sensation Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) and third baseman Manny Machado, but he’s quietly registered a solid season. The veteran has appeared in 131 of 132 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday August 29th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 29th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Freddie Freeman Launches 36th Home Run On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old has three HRs over his past seven games despite batting .179 over that span. Freeman is having a marvelous season at the plate, leading the MLB […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 29th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/29/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel. With college football kicking off in a major way tonight, tons of eyes will gravitate that way. We still have baseball to pay attention to and plenty of edge if you put in the time. As for tonight, there are six games on the main slate. While it may […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/29/19): MLB DFS Lineups

A relatively quiet day is made even worse with a virtually even split in the slate on Thursday. There are four early games, leaving just six on the later "featured" slate that we will be focussing on. Things get worse when you see the caliber of pitchers on the mound in this slate. Out of […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 22 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 22! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Champ or Chump: Ryan McMahon and Victor Robles

Every draft season, it seems like somebody who had a hot September the previous season ends up overdrafted and ruining their fantasy owner's chances. One of the hallmarks of a successful fantasy season is avoiding these pitfalls, but it can be tough to distinguish legitimate breakouts from flashes in the pan. It's still early, but […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 22

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Max Muncy Injured Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) left the game early on Wednesday after taking a 94 mph fastball off his right wrist. Muncy struck out twice in three appearances before he hit the showers. Losing Muncy for an extended period of time would be a huge loss for both the Dodgers and fantasy owners, […]