David Freese To Return Sunday, Alex Verdugo Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that corner infielder David Freese (hamstring) will come off the injured list on Sunday, Sept. 1. Outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) is still dealing with soreness and won't be activated the first week of September. Freese will return to a bench role for the final month. He doesn't have […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) doesn't expect to play on Thursday, but he's hoping to return for the weekend series against the Brewers. It's coming up on almost a week since Rizzo last played, so his fantasy owners are beginning to worry. It sounds like he's still day-to-day, however. Check back on Friday […]

Matt Adams Out With Knee Contusion

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday after suffering a slight knee contusion on a hit by pitch on Tuesday. Asdrubal Cabrera is manning first base and is hitting fifth against Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski. The switch-hitting Cabrera is hitting .245 on the season with 14 homers, […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (bicep) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Indians. He was pulled from the game on Tuesday with left biceps tightness. The team said it was a precautionary removal and it appears the team is remaining on the cautious side the following day. While Cabrera has […]

Anthony Rizzo Still Sidelined

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. Rizzo has been out since last Saturday but remains day-to-day. Ian Happ will replace him at first base and is batting seventh against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard. Happ is hitting a lowly .214/.321/.443 on the season with just four home runs […]

Peter Alonso Cracks Another Home Run Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso stayed hot on Tuesday in a loss against the Chicago Cubs. Alonso went 1-for-4 with a home run off Yu Darvish. It was the rookie's 42nd home run of the season. Alonso is smashing all kind of rookie records for the Mets this season and remains one of […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 22 - Buy or Sell?

Today's magic numbers: 5/14. Each riser has exactly five home runs in the past two weeks (August 13-26). The names are a little more interesting on the whole than the ones with six or seven (and have been less explored around here). As for falling power outputs, four of today's five have been risers in […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 22)

The final week of August is here and it’s already been a busy time for MLB clubs with September just around the corner. Who needs football, right? Five players featured on last week’s list graduated to the Majors including pitchers Jordan Romano and Justus Sheffield. Hitters Abraham Toro, Willi Castro, and Nick Solak also reached […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball on DraftKings. While the rest of the world is focused on football, there is still plenty of money to be made in baseball. With the season winding down, it's more important than ever to pay attention as lock approaches to breaking news and lineups. With a game in Coors Field, the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There’s a lot to like about this slate and it should be a fun day with games spread all throughout the day. That’s why we’re going to offer up the best pitching option on the board and pair him with a value play. With that in mind, let’s get to Mad Max!  Be sure to […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday August 28th, 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 28th, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 28th 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 Injured Tuesday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) left the game early as a precaution on Tuesday with left biceps tightness. Cabrera struck out in both of his plate appearances before exiting. This was a precaution, but the Tigers surely won't rush the veteran back into the lineup in a lost season. Miggy has definitely shown […]

Luke Voit On Track To Return Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) is continuing his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and remains on track to come off the injured list on Friday for the start of the series against the A's. Voit has been out since late July but should remain stashed in all leagues, as he's been a […]

Edwin Encarnacion Progressing

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) hit in the batting cage and did some fielding and throwing drills in New York on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Encarnacion will see live pitching in the near future and should be an option to return to the team soon. EE has been out […]

Albert Pujols Slugging .478 In Road Games

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will hit fifth Tuesday night against Mike Minor and the Rangers. Pujols has a favorable matchup to produce on several different fronts. Pujols has hit for marginal power on the road this season, slugging .478 with 13 home runs through 55 games away from the friendly confines. He […]

Joey Votto Back From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto (back) from the injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Jose Peraza to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Votto is hitting second against Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith in his first game back. The 35-year-old has really showed his age this year, hitting an un-Votto like .262/.352/.410 […]

Yuli Gurriel Posting 1.110 OPS Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slugging .649 over his last 15 games heading into the team's series against the Rays on Tuesday. Since the All-Star break, Gurriel has become one of the most surprising offensive powerhouses in the American League. After posting a .796 OPS in his first 81 games this season, Gurriel […]

Renato Nunez, Hanser Alberto Back In Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (hamstring) and infielder Hanser Alberto (head, neck) are both back in the starting lineup against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Nunez is at first base and is hitting cleanup, while Alberto is at the hot corner and hitting leadoff. Nunez has been inconsistent from an average perspective, but he has […]

Khris Davis Breaks Out Of Slump

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis broke out of his slump in a big way Monday, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one home run and two RBI. August has otherwise been a struggle for Davis, who entered Monday's game mired in a 6-for-51 drought over the last 17 games. With fantasy playoffs just around the […]

Ryan Zimmerman Nearing Return

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is nearing a return to the lineup, with the possibility he is activated before Tuesday's game. Zimmerman has looked good, going 6-for-16 (.375 average) with three RBI and five walks during his rehab assignment and should at least have a platoon role at first when he returns. Zimmerman […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) said that he doesn't expect to play on Tuesday against the Mets. Rizzo left the game on Saturday and hasn't played since, but it seems like he's improving, meaning he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday. Rizzo is hitting a nice .290/.402/.526 with 25 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday August 27th, 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 27th, 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 […]

Ryan McMahon Walks Off Braves

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon played the hero on Monday against the Braves when he punched the 1-1 pitch over the right field wall in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. McMahon's shot ended the Braves' eight-game win streak and injected a little bit of good cheer into a clubhouse that was […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesady, August 27th 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 […]

Overlooked Veterans On the Waiver Wire

It is the time of year that we need every roster spot filled at all times. We need nothing more than counting stats, lots of them. In searching for guys to fill the roster, some fantasy owners look just at a player's name to determine whether they should be on their roster. This can be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it with a full 15-game slate here and it should be a fun day of baseball with the fantasy playoffs right around the corner. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/27/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on FanDuel! We have 15 games on the slate and plenty to dive into. With the entire world on the NFL grind, there is plenty of money to make in baseball. At pitcher, there are quite a few arms to pay up for. It'll be important to pick the right one. […]

Brendan McKay Hurt In Minors

Tampa Bay Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay (shoulder) has been placed on the seven-day minor league injured list with left shoulder fatigue. There aren't any long-term concerns, so McKay should be an option for Tampa's rotation when rosters expand in September. The team's No. 2 prospect and No. 15 overall, per MLB Pipeline, didn't fare […]