DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a Labor Day that was split up into two two slates, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are 15 games, giving us plenty of options to choose from. It makes lineup construction a bit easier, as we have multiple different techniques we can utilize. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Anthony Rizzo With Homer Monday Versus Milwaukee

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo looked to be a hero Monday versus the Brewers for a short time. Rizzo caught up to a pitch by elite reliever Josh Hader and hit it into the stands to give the Cubs a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning. It was the first homer Hader had allowed […]

Ji-Man Choi Homers Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi showed off his biggest asset for fantasy Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would blast a 451-feet homer to finish off the scoring in the game. It was only his sixth HR of the season but if he kept up his pace over what is often considered a […]

Ryon Healy Drives In 68th Run Of The Season

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy went 1-for-3 on Sunday, including an RBI single in the Mariners 2-1 win over the Orioles. Healy has seen his at-bats dissipate with the return of Robinson Cano lately despite hitting .323 over his last 53 at-bats. Healy has provided a boost of power to the first base position […]

Tyler White Has Hits In 20 Of Last 25 Games

Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the Astros 4-1 win over the Twins. White has been a revelation in the second half of season, slashing .325/.385/.711 in August and now has hits in 20 of his last 25 games played. White is now hitting .307 this season thanks […]

Niko Goodrum Swats 16th Homer

Detroit Tigers first baseman Niko Goodrum went 1-for-4 with a home run in Monday's loss to the Chicago White Sox. His solo blast came in the 7th inning off White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez. It was his 16th home run and 45th RBI of the year. His season slash line sits at .234/.306/.429, chipping in […]

Chris Davis Scratched With Illness

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to an illness. Catcher Chance Sisco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh, while outfielder Trey Mancini is at first base and batting third against Mariners starter Erasmo Ramirez. Sisco is a reach as a DFS sleeper, […]

Jay Bruce Will Start Despite Facing Lefty Starter

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets are trying to give Bruce as much playing time as possible, but this could hurt their offense. Bruce will bat sixth and play right field versus lefty Alex Wood. Bruce is hitting .188/.235/.313 […]

C.J. Cron is Out on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It appears the Rays are giving Cron a day off, but he's been a excellent source of power for them this season. Ji-Man Choi will serve as the DH and bat third against […]

Joey Gallo Starting At First Base Monday

Texas Rangers utility player Joey Gallo will get the start at first base on Monday. Gallo has spent most of the last few months in the outfield, including seeing time in center field. However, Monday he returns to the position he opened the season at for the Rangers. In 2018, Gallo has 34 home runs […]

Marwin Gonzalez Injured Monday

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) left the game early on Monday with right oblique discomfort. Gonzalez didn't have a plate appearance in the game before leaving. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so this could be an extended absence for Gonzalez. The utility man is hitting .247/.324/.409 with 14 home runs, 52 […]

Brandon Belt Out Of Lineup With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the lineup on Monday due to right knee soreness. The Giants are also facing a left-hander, so that made it an easier decision. Belt's knee injury could persist for the rest of the year, and he could need to undergo a cleanup procedure on […]

Mets Call Up Dominic Smith

The New York Mets called up first baseman Dominic Smith, infielder Jack Reinheimer and relief pitcher Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Smith has been a bust of a prospect so far and has hit .195/.225/.377 with two homers and three RBI in his 77 at-bats for the Mets this year. He's unlikely […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a full, 15-game slate on Labor Day, so every team is available in the player pool. That’s great news and that’s overwhelming news. That means we need to go through each lineup and inspect for any surprises or bonus value plays. Of the 15 games on the schedule, six matchups have an over/under […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

While having all 30 teams in action is a welcomed development for this Monday slate, FanDuel unfortunately broke up the slate so that there isn't the majority of games unless you play the all day slate (which doesn't offer major tournaments). That said, this lineup will focus on the early only slate, which features seven […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers (Week 23)

Even if you know very little about Statcast, you know exit velocity. Even the most hardened, old-school baseball announcer has at least incorporated this term in his vernacular, if nothing else related to sabermetrics. As the second half progresses, we'll take another look at this important stat by examining the last month's worth of data […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Anthony Rizzo With A Big Game Sunday Versus Phillies

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reached base four times as he filled up his stat line Sunday versus Philadelphia. The highlight moment was his solo homer leading off the fourth inning that would eventually be the winning run. The drive was his 23rd of the season which gives him an outside chance at 30. […]

C.J. Cron Hits His 26th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron showed off the power that is his main value Sunday versus Cleveland. He would drill a solo homer to put the team up 2-0. The drive was his 26th of the season. He has surpassed his previous best total for a season by 10 already. He is batting […]

Max Muncy Hits 31st Home Run Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old, who was a fantasy All-Star for the first half of the season, has cooled off significantly and has hit just .226 with nine HR in the second half. It would […]

T.J. Rivera Done For The Year

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) is out for the rest of the season, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Rivera was trying to make it back from Tommy John surgery a year ago, but he wasn't able to play at all in 2018. He hit .290 with five home runs and 27 RBI in […]

Justin Bour Back From DL

The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Justin Bour (oblique) from the disabled list on Sunday. His activation doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be ready to play right away, as oblique injuries typically require a position player to miss an average of 27 days. Bour was on the DL for just 10 days. Regardless, manager Gabe […]

Trey Mancini Continues To Hit Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini showed no signs of slowing down at the plate in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Royals, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. After a disappointing first half of the season, the 26-year-old has been on fire since the All-Star break, hitting .301 with nine HR […]

Justin Smoak Homers For Fourth Straight Game

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Justin Smoak homered for his fourth straight game on Saturday night. Smoak belted a two-run shot off of Miami Marlins reliever Tayron Guerrero in the ninth inning, but it was not enough as the Jays still lost 6-3. This is a fantastic stretch for Smoak, as he was falling off a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Due to some later start times we've got a smaller, eight game slate this Sunday on DraftKings. There were also a few pitchers to have their starts moved, including Max Scherzer, Kyle Gibson, and Pablo Lopez. Because of this many games don't have totals in as of writing this. In this article, I will be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a relatively small Sunday slate, which is the case more often than not. With that being said, there are 15 total games today. Since these games are broken down into two slates, I'll be covering both slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

The Cut List (Week 23): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 23 of the Cut List. Corey Dickerson, Michael Conforto, Maikel Franco, and Max Kepler should be cut in all standard league formats as we head into playoff time. You should be scouring the free agent list so you can put yourself in the best position to win each day. Believe me, the […]

Trey Mancini (1B/OF, BAL) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Patience is key, particularly with young sophomore players. Realistically, it isn’t patience as much as it is striking while the iron is hot in this case. Very few managers likely held onto Mancini during his rough patches this season (May-July). Mancini has rewarded those been […]