FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/13/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For reasons unbeknownest to me, FanDuel decided to split the afternoon games into smaller, unattractive slates. Luckily, nine of the games are being played under the lights in the Main slate - and this post will focus on that action. Once we get closer to first pitch, I'll call out some notable line movement and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a plethora of games today, but they are broken down into two slates. The later slate features nine games, and that is the larger slate. That is also the slate that we will be focusing on here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings […]

Justin Smoak Hitless In Last Five Games

Another night, another underwhelming result for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak. In a 4-1 loss, Smoak finished 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. Smoak is now hitless in his last five games, a span that has seen him go 0-for-16 in total. For the season, he’s now slashing a meager .234/.371/.425 (.796 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 14

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

Dominic Smith Picks Up Single In First Game Back

The Dominic Smith era has officially begun for the New York Mets, although it probably wasn’t the result everyone was looking for in game one after being handed the reigns at first base. It wasn’t a bad effort, just an underwhelming one with Smith finishing 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. On a night where nobody on […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 11: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! 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 player's batting average […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 11)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. I don’t know about you all, but it was a rough weekend. […]

Miguel Cabrera Out for the Season

On Tuesday night, Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) left the game with an injury following a swing during an at-bat. Cabrera would get an MRI taken and it would later be announced that the two-time MVP winner would need surgery to fix a torn biceps that would take away any chance of him returning […]

Freddie Freeman Homers As Braves Thump Mets

If it hasn't already happened, Mets fans will start sweating every time Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman strides to the plate. Freeman has taken Chipper Jones' Mets killer mantle and he did it again Tuesday night, going deep on a night that saw him drive in a run and score another run. The hulking […]

Joe Mauer Hitless In First Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) went 0-for-3 on Tuesday in his first rehab game with Triple-A Rochester. The veteran served as Rochester's designated hitter on Tuesday and is expected to play a full nine innings at first base on Wednesday. Mauer has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a concussion but […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits Tuesday's Game With Injury

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been struggling with injuries all season, and he may have injured himself yet again after exiting Tuesday's game with an injury following a swing. While healthy, Cabrera has been great this season as he has a .301 batting average with three home runs and 22 RBI in 37 […]

Trading Up - Nick Pivetta

When the Phillies called up Nick Pivetta last season, he had made five starts at AAA and put up a 1.41 ERA while averaging a 30% K-rate. Many fantasy owners salivated over the numbers when he arrived. He pitched well enough in his debut (2 Rs, 5 IP, 5 Ks) that many folks were patting […]

Adrian Beltre Batting Fourth Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre will head back to the town where his career started Tuesday. He is batting fourth against Dodgers left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Delino DeShields will hit second and Joey Gallo will play first and bat sixth. Ronald Guzman will sit as the pitcher, Bartolo Colon, will be required to hit […]

Jefry Marte to the DL, David Fletcher Recalled

The Los Angeles Angels have placed first baseman Jefry Marte (wrist) on the disabled list. They have recalled middle infielder David Fletcher, who will be making his first trip to the big leagues. With Marte out, Jose Fernandez has a clear path to playing time at first base. Fernandez may be worth a look in […]

Jose Fernandez to Start at First Base on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is in the lineup on Tuesday, batting seventh and playing first base. With Zack Cozart taking over shortstop duties in place of Andrelton Simmons, Luis Valbuena has slid over to everyday duty at third base. And with Shohei Ohtani out indefinitely, Albert Pujols has become a full-time designated […]

Jesus Aguilar To Rest On Tuesday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. With Eric Thames returning to the roster, Aguilar's time at first base will be drastically cut as a result. While he will get all the starts against left-handed pitchers, his status as an everyday first baseman is officially gone. […]

Ryan Braun To Sit Out On Tuesday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Braun has been on fire lately. However, Domingo Santana will take his place in the outfield. With Eric Thames returning from injury, Braun will most likely not start at first base for the rest of the season and will get […]

Eric Thames Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Thames has missed the last six weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Thames was actually activated on Monday, but did not play against the lefty Jose Quintana. He's back in the Brewers lineup on Tuesday and […]

Chris Davis Out Of Lineup Next Two Days

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will be out of the lineup both Tuesday and Wednesday as lefties Eduardo Rodriguez and Chris Sale are slated to start for the Red Sox. Manager Buck Showalter said that the days off are planned in an effort to get Davis out of his season-long slump. Davis has been […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits Clutch Home Run In Extra Innings

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit a solo shot to start the 11th inning with a bang. That gave the Cubs a one-run lead, which they stretched into five. That was the 11th home run of the season for Rizzo. He had a terrible start to the season. He dealt with a few injuries, […]

Peter Alonso Could Be Promoted To Triple-A Soon

While news came out on Monday that New York Mets prospect Peter Alonso would not be called up to the Major Leagues “no matter what” in 2018, apparently that statement thankfully didn’t include a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas. Currently destroying pitching for Double-A Binghamton, Alonso could move up the ranks “soon,” according to general manager […]

Jose Martinez Continues To Lead The Way For Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez has exceeded all expectations this year. He hit a home run on Monday night, bringing his total to 10 on the season. While his home run tally isn't that impressive, he has 42 RBI. He also has 36 runs. His .327 average is much higher than anyone could […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/18): 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 (6/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a solid Monday night slate, we have a massive Tuesday night slate. There are 15 games tonight, with fantasy options ranging from salary relief to high priced. There are also pitchers at all end of the spectrum tonight. A few teams have tremendous matchups on this slate, while there are also a few higher […]

Jefry Marte Exits with Left Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte exited Monday's game with a left wrist contusion. He is day-to-day for now. If he were to miss any time, 30-year-old Jose Miguel Fernandez would likely see everyday playing time at first base. Albert Pujols is the full-time designated hitter with Shohei Ohtani out, and Luis Valbuena is […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 […]

Jake Bauers Hits First Career HR Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers hit his first career MLB homer Monday versus Toronto. He would reach base four times on Monday, including a two-run HR. Bauers would come around to score three times on Monday to go with the two RBI. Bauers has checked off several career firsts over the last three […]

Jose Martinez Picks Up Three Hits on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez finished Monday's game 3-for-4 with a home run and two singles. He drove in two runs and also scored two of his own. Martinez hadn't shown much power early in the season, but he's been hitting the ball much harder lately. Monday's shot was his 10th home run […]

The State of Baseball - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and the founder of BaseballFam.com, Shane Sullivan, to discuss the state of baseball. The guys talk about how MLB can market the game and players better, what is it that turns casual fans away from the game and are all the new rule changes good for […]