Addison Russell Absent On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will have Tuesday afternoon off versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s a routine day off for Russell and he is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and Tommy La Stella will get a rare start at third base versus Brewers […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/18): 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 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]

Scooter Gennett Launches Solo Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 10-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday. The All-Star second baseman has cooled since the All-Star break and that goes down as his first homer since July 29. While he hasn't been as dominant in the second half, overall […]

Dee Gordon is Back in the Starting Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He missed Sunday's game due to soreness in his shoulder. He's at second base and hitting eighth against lefty Sean Manaea. Gordon can be avoided in DFS contests on Monday. He's been in a slump […]

Neil Walker to Start in Right Field Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker will draw the start in right field and bat eighth versus Mets' righty Jacob deGrom. Shane Robinson has been starting in the outfield lately, but will get the night off on Monday. Walker has been hot lately, so that is likely why he's starting over Robinson in a tough […]

CC Sabathia Suffered Knee Injury, Ronald Torreyes Called Up

Updating a previous post, New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) has been placed on the disabled list with inflammation in his right knee. Starter George Kontos was called up to take his place on the roster. The Yankees continued making moves, transferring left-hander Jordan Montgomery (elbow) to the 60-day DL. The optioned first […]

Madison Bumgarner To Face Well-Known Dodgers Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is no stranger to Dodger Stadium. He's no stranger to the Dodgers lineup nor is he a stranger to fellow left-handed elite pitcher, Clayton Kershaw. In fact, Monday's game will be the 11th meeting between Bumgarner and Kershaw. Kershaw has a 2.00 ERA in these matchups, while MadBum […]

Jack Reinheimer, Tim Peterson Both Called Up On Monday

New York Mets infielder Jack Reinheimer and reliever Tim Peterson were both called up from the minors on Monday. In response to those moves, the Mets optioned reliever Jacob Rhame and shortstop Luis Guillorme to Triple-A. The Mets claimed Reinheimer off waivers on July 31. He hasn't had a major league at-bat in 2018, and […]

Yoan Moncada Hitting An Abysmal .171 In August

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada is not having a good second half of the season. The 23-year-old has hit just .182 in his last seven games, but his month of August has been truly bad. He's hit just .171 with a disappointing .277 on-base percentage. He's also struck out 23 times in 41 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 10-game slate on Monday night for DraftKings and some big pitchers will be taking the hill. Yet, only one team is considered to be a heavy favorite (-200 odds, or greater): the Dodgers. We’ll see more from their pitcher in a little bit. First, let’s talk offense. Four games have an over/under […]

J.T. Realmuto Back In Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will return to the lineup on Monday in the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Outfielder Rafael Ortega will lead off once again. Magneuris Sierra and Isaac Galloway will round of the rest of the outfield. Outfielder Brian Anderson will sit. Yadiel Rivera will start at […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - xSLG Risers/Fallers (Week 20)

We've looked at expected slugging numbers in comparison to actual slugging percentage before, so I'll spare you the full explanation. In this edition, we'll look at the last month's worth of data only to find risers and fallers for possible buy, sell, add or drop possibilities. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]

Jed Lowrie Reaches 1000 Career Hits

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie hit a double in the first inning off Taylor Cole that coincidentally was the 1000th hit of his major league career. Lowrie also launched his 18th homer of the season, a two-run shot off Jim Johnson in the fourth inning. He finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and […]

Tim Beckham (2B/SS/3B, BAL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham started off the season very slow with a .206 batting average in the first half with two HR and 13 RBI. In only 89 plate appearances of the second half, Beckham already has five homers, 15 RBI, and […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS The Rays are putting together a nice young team and infielder Matt Duffy is in position to capitalize on it. He is a steady bat that will get some counting stats if the rest of the offense can do their part. He is […]

Robinson Cano Ready To Return To Mariners

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (suspension) is expected to rest rather than play in today's game with Class-A Everett, as he feels he is ready to return to the big leagues, per MLB.com's Greg Johns. Cano is expected to fly out to Oakland on Monday and rejoin the Mariners for Tuesday's game. The 35-year-old […]

Adalberto Mondesi (2B/SS, KC) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals middle infielder Adalaberto Mondesi has been one of the best waiver wire pickups over the last weeks because he refuses to quit hitting. The Royals’ shortstop, who turned 23 last week, has gone hitless just twice since July 10 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a 12 game featured slate on DraftKings today, and a few big spots from the usual suspects on offense. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Indians all take on bad pitchers, and there is of course a Coors Field game. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid 10 game Sunday slate. The "Main Slate" is essentially the "early slate," as there are no later games on the slate. Still, there are plenty of options to make lineups today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/12/18. The lineup […]

The Cut List (Week 20): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 20 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Starlin Castro, Jon Lester, Jed Lowrie, and Eric Thames. I explain why each player should be dropped in most standard shallow leagues. Last week’s cut candidates (Cesar Hernandez, Matt Kemp, Asdrubal Cabrera, Tim Anderson) went a combined 16-for-66 with seven […]

Dynasty Rebuild Strategy Part 3 - Targeting Discounted Players With Upside

This is a continuation of our Dynasty Rebuild Series - check out Part 1: Rebuilding Off The Waiver Wire and Part 2: Rebuilding Using Veterans To Your Advantage. As we've discussed, improving your team can be done in a variety of ways. You could collect assets to flip for profit, trade for players that have fallen from […]

Daniel Murphy Records Third Straight Multi-Hit Game on Saturday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. It was Murphy's third straight multi-hit game. During his mini-hot streak, the veteran is hitting .667. Murphy has turned things around after a slow start to his season. Now fully healthy, […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

At the risk of stating the obvious, time is running out on the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Some head-to-head leagues that end early are already about to begin their postseasons, and most only have a few weeks of regular play remaining. Regardless of format, trade deadlines are likely coming soon if they haven’t already, which […]

Yairo Munoz Placed On DL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Yairo Munoz (wrist) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a right wrist sprain and recalled infielder Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Also, reliever Luke Gregerson (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL. Munoz had proved capable as a utility infielder and outfielder, with […]

DJ LeMahieu Finally Goes Yard

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu set the bar high for himself when he popped five home runs before the end of April, but he's struggled to find that power stroke again since then. He hit a few in June, but his two-run shot on Friday night was his first since June 28. LeMahieu had […]

Ryan McMahon Drills Homer In Win

Colorado Rockies utility man Ryan McMahon was tasked with filling some big shoes on Friday night as he stepped in at third base after Nolan Arenado left the game with an injured shoulder. McMahon did right by Arenado though. Trailing 4-3 in the 7th inning, McMahon took one deep to lead the Rockies to a […]

Ben Zobrist Resting on Saturday

Chicago Cubs veteran infielder Ben Zobrist is getting the day off on Saturday. Zobrist recently returned from a nagging hip injury, so it seems that the team is just trying to prevent re-injury. Javier Baez is getting the start at second base while David Bote is manning third. Bote is an interesting daily fantasy value […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/11/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 10-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]