
Cody Bellinger is Out on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be a rest day for Bellinger, plus he does not hit lefty pitching too well. David Freese will bat cleanup and play first base against lefty Kyle Freeland. Freese has solid […]

Jose Fernandez Batting Second on Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez has been bumped to second in the order on Tuesday. Fernandez has been hitting seventh, but David Fletcher's hamstring injury may keep him out for the rest of the season. That allows Fernandez to hit after Kole Calhoun and ahead of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, a considerably […]

Ryon Healy is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. This will be a rest day for Healy after making eight straight starts. Robinson Cano will bat third and play first base against righty Josh James. Cano should be a reliable fantasy option against James […]

Jurickson Profar is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday
Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Profar received a rest day on Monday, but is hitting .381/.480/.714 with two home runs and four RBI over the last week. Profar will play first base and bat second versus lefty Blake Snell. Profar is […]

Derek Dietrich Out Again on Tuesday
Miami Marlins infielder Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Peter O'Brien will play first base and bat cleanup versus righty Stephen Strasburg. Dietrich does not have much success versus Strasburg in his career, so that is likely why he's out of the lineup. O'Brien is […]

Kendrys Morales is Out on Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Jays want to get Rowdy Tellez everyday playing time, so Morales and Justin Smoak continue to lose at-bats. Tellez will play first base and bat fifth against righty Dylan Bundy. Tellez is a […]

Luke Voit is Out on Tuesday
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Voit has become the everyday guy at first base for the Yankees, but is getting a routine rest day on Tuesday. Neil Walker will play first base and bat eighth against righty Nathan […]

Jose Abreu Hospitalized On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has been hospitalized with an infection on his right thigh. Abreu is expected to be absent for the teams entire series versus the Cleveland Indians and remains day-to-day. Matt Davidson will play first base on Tuesday and faces a tough matchup against Corey Kluber.

Yuli Gurriel Slugging .449 In September
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slashing .286/.333/.449 through 49 at-bats in September. Gurriel has had his at-bats trimmed a touch over the last month with the emergence of Tyler White. But Gurriel is still an integral part of the Astros offense and is hitting a sparkling .392 with runners in scoring position. Gurriel […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/18/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
After a large Monday slate, we have another massive Tuesday slate. There are 15 games today, but only 14 on the main slate. The other game features the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, but we will not be covering that game in this article. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Freddie Freeman Cranks Two-Run Shot On Monday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's 11-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. It is only Freeman's second home run in his past 30 games. The 29-year-old looked like a formidable NL-MVP candidate during the first half of the season but has cooled down a bit since […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Monday's 8-2 win against the Rockies. Muncy took Jon Gray deep in the third inning for his 33rd HR of the season. Muncy has cooled off significantly after a great first half but still has a decent .255/.388/.577 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25
Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled 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 […]

Ji-Man Choi Is Main Offensive Star Monday Versus Texas
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi played a key role in the victory Monday versus the Rangers. He would single in the first run of the game. Later, he homered to make it 2-0. The Rays would shut out Texas so those two hits were quite important in the outcome. Choi had four HR […]

Jurickson Profar is Sitting Out on Monday
Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a routine rest day for Profar who has played a lot lately. Ronald Guzman will play first base and bat seventh versus righty Tyler Glasnow. Guzman does not have much upside […]

Derek Dietrich is Out of the Lineup on Monday
Miami Marlins first baseman Derek Dietrich (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to just be a routine off day for Dietrich. Peter O'Brien will play first base and bat cleanup versus righty Erick Fedde. O'Brien has not hit well this season in limited plate appearances, […]

Joe Mauer is Back in the Lineup on Monday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Mauer received a rest day on Sunday, but will be back in the lineup for this contest. He'll lead off and play first base against righty Jordan Zimmermann. Mauer has been hitting well lately, so he's […]

Justin Smoak is Out on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Jays want to give Rowdy Tellez regular playing time, so Smoak and Kendrys Morales have lost some at-bats lately. Tellez will bat seventh and play first base against righty Evan Phillips. Tellez should be […]

Robinson Cano Hitting .269 Since Return
Seattle Mariners infielder Robinson Cano is slashing .269/.326/.420 through 119 at-bats since returning to the lineup from an 80-game suspension. The veteran has seen time at first base as well as second base and has added a professional bat to the Mariners lineup. Cano seems to be past the days as a true difference maker […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups
It’s a 12-game slate on Monday night, as all matchups start at 7:05pm EST, or later. Three of those games have an over/under of at least nine total runs, with the TB/TEX game leading the way at 10.5 total runs. As for the pitching on the docket, no team is a heavy favorite (-200 odds, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We've got a pretty full Monday slate filled with middle-tier pitchers. With that kind of slate, I generally look to the positive hitting environments, in this case the focus will be on the Rays at Rangers and Reds at Brewers. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]
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AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 25
Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled 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 […]

Jesus Aguilar Shows Power Sunday Versus Pittsburgh
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar tried to propel his team into a comeback Sunday versus the Pirates. He would break up the shutout in the ninth inning with a solo homer which made it 3-1. After the next batter followed with his own blast, the score was reduced to 3-2. Pittsburgh would regroup to […]

C.J. Cron With Early Power Sunday Versus Oakland
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron provided the early offense Sunday versus the Athletics. Cron would hit a two-run homer in the first inning to put the Rays up 2-0. The HR was his 27th of the season. It was also his 14th homer that put the Rays ahead this season. He has surpassed […]

Cody Bellinger Drives In Six Runs Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 3-for-5 with two singles, a three-run home run, a walk and six RBI in Saturday's 17-4 rout of the Cardinals. After a very disappointing first half of the season, the 23-year-old has turned things around in the second half, hitting .290 with six HR, 27 RBI, and […]

The Cut List (Week 25): Time to Let Go?
Welcome to Week 25 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Adam Jones, Carlos Gonzalez, Odubel Herrera, and Starlin Castro. All four players should be cut in most standard shallow formats. We’re in the thick of the fantasy playoff season and we need to own players who are actually producing results. […]

Tyler White (1B, HOU) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White is right on the line, but why? How greedy are fantasy managers if they are not happy with the performance he provides. In the last 14 days, White has one homer with 11 RBI to go with […]

Matt Davidson (1B/3B, CHW) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox corner infielder Matt Davidson shot out of the gates to start the season. He had nine homers with 18 RBI in March and April. However, since then he only has 11 homers in the rest of the season combined. […]

Ji-Man Choi (1B, TB) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: At 27 years old, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi has come out of nowhere to be a viable fantasy asset down the stretch. He has made an impression in the second half with seven homers, 24 RBI and a .290 batting […]