Nicholas Castellanos Heads to Cubs - Fantasy Implications

Teams had one deadline to manage this year in regards to trading. There was a ton of movement by the few teams looking towards betterment. The Chicago Cubs, being one of them, are tied with the St. Louis Cardinals for the NL Central lead at 57-50 and felt they needed to make a few more […]

J.D. Davis (3B/1B/OF, NYM) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Through all of the chatter that routinely surrounds the New York Mets, it could be easy to overlook the superlative work that Cal State Fullerton alum J.D. Davis has put in at the plate for 2019. With ten home runs and an OPS of […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues and splits. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be […]

The Cut List (Week 19) - Time to Let Go?

The trade deadline has come and gone. Arguably only one widely-rostered player, Luke Jackson, became unusable thanks to a trade at the deadline. So not much has changed around here. It's now really getting to that point in the fantasy season where cuts are going to be highly based on statistical needs, which are much […]

Jason Heyward (OF, CHC) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: After three middling seasons playing for the Cubs, it looks like Jason Heyward has finally regained his early-years form. In 101 games this season, Heyward is slashing .277/.353/.457, the best marks at each stat he has posted since moving to Chicago. That goes along […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 19

Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to find the players who aren't quite there yet but are on their way. Some of these may suit your […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 4th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 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 […]

Ronald Acuna Walks It Off on Saturday

Tied at three in the bottom of the eighth inning, Ronald Acuna took a bases-loaded walk to put the Braves up 4 - 3 on Saturday night, facing the Reds at home. And after new closer, Shane Greene blew the lead in the ninth, it was Acuna who would play the hero again in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We'll kick things off early with a 9-game slate that includes plenty of pitching and hitting. Without a game in Coors Field, things are a bit more balanced and we can pay up for some different offenses. At pitcher, it's Justin Verlander in a tier of his own. You just have […]

Eric Sogard Hits His First Two Home Runs For Rays

Trade deadline acquisition Eric Sogard hit two home runs on Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Rays combined for four home runs to beat the Marlins 8 - 6. Sogard, who was acquired from the Blue Jays for two players to be named later, is in the midst of a career year, slashing .300/.364/.475 with […]

Austin Meadows Homers in Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays off-season acquisition Austin Meadows homered in this third straight game on Saturday night, hitting a full-count fastball 359 feet to right field, tying the game against the Marlin 6 - 6 in the seventh inning. After Meadows hit his 18th home run of the year, the Rays would go on to win […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hits Another Double

Chicago Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Saturday versus the Brewers. The newest Cub hit his league leading 39th double in the contest. Castellanos is 4-for-12 since being acquired from the Cubs and is hitting .275 with 11 home runs and 37 RBI overall.

Albert Almora Jr. Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit his 12th home run of the season Saturday versus the Brewers. The outfielder finished the game 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Almora had a strong game Saturday, but has struggled offensively for the most part this season. He can be avoided in most formats.

Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: After hitting a quiet 17 home runs in his 411 plate appearances last year for Oakland, outfielder Mark Canha was a late-round sleeper heading into 2019 but then promptly disappointed with a .200 AVG over his first 18 games before going on the injured […]

David Dahl (Ankle) Placed On Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (ankle) has been placed on the 10-Day Injured List with a high right ankle sprain. Dahl is expected to miss about four to six weeks. While it's certainly not good news for Dahl, it does sound as if he'll return this season. Dahl owners should hold onto him as long […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Ranger rookie Willie Calhoun was surprisingly demoted on June 15, with a .277 AVG over his first 99 plate appearances in the majors while hitting five home runs, with 13 RBI and 15 runs scored. But after Joey Gallo hit the injured list […]

Stephen Piscotty (Knee) Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) has been activated from the Injured List after missing over a month with a right knee sprain. Piscotty has underperformed this year, especially compared to last year's 27-home run season, but he's still a viable pickup option in deep leagues. On the year, he is slashing .242/.306/.391 with 9 […]

Twins Place Byron Buxton (Shoulder) On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed Byron Buxton (shoulder) on the 10-Day Injured List with right shoulder soreness. Buxton was a late scratch from Friday's starting lineup and the injury didn't sound too severe at the time, but he'll now be out at least the minimum ten days. The 25-year-old Buxton is in the midst of […]

Marcell Ozuna (Hand) Activated From Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) has been activated from the Injured List after missing over a month of action with multiple fractured bones on his right hand. Ozuna was having a strong season before the injury, slashing .259/.331/.515 with 20 home runs, 62 RBI, 52 runs and eight stolen bases over 78 games. […]

Tyler O'Neill (Wrist) Placed On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) has been placed on the 10-Day Injured List with a wrist sprain. He was scratched from the team's previous game on Thursday with what was being called a minor hand injury. O'Neill had his best month of the year by a long shot in July, slashing .301/.341/.482 with […]

Starling Marte Homers, Drives In Three On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte opened August on a strong note, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 8-4 win over the Mets. Marte is now slashing .285/.327/.501 with 19 home runs, 64 RBI, 76 runs and 14 stolen bases over 98 games on the year. Marte has a .301 xBA, […]

Jesus Sanchez Homers Twice In Second PCL Game

Outfielder Jesus Sanchez was the prize return for the Miami Marlins in their trade deadline deal that sent Nick Anderson and Trevor Richards to the Rays. Sanchez is now one of the team's top prospects and he showed why in his second game with the organization, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and a double […]

Albert Almora Jr. is in the Lineup Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Almora has seen a lot of the bench lately, but gets a rare start here. Ian Happ has been playing most of the time in center field since being recalled. Almora will bat seventh and cover center […]

Aaron Hicks Will Rest on Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It appears that Hicks will get a routine day off here, but could suit up for the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday. Brett Gardner will cover center field and bat ninth versus […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to August, where we round that bend towards the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. You should have a clear idea of team needs, strengths and weaknesses, at this point and looking to address them appropriately. There are likely owners in your […]

Kyle Schwarber Will Rest Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Schwarber is hitting a poor .197 over his last 71 at-bats, but does have six home runs over that span. Schwarber is what he is and that’s a power hitter with a low batting average. Schwarber is worth the roster spot for […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 19

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Ian Desmond Doubles In Winning Run

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond was supposed to have an off day on Friday, but when starter David Dahl went down with an ankle injury in the sixth inning, Desmond joined the fray. He went on to become the surprise hero of the game when he doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh, and […]

David Dahl Likely Headed To IL

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl turned his ankle while making a sliding catch on Friday and had to be carted off the field. The oft-injured All-Star was replaced by Ian Desmond, and after the game, manager Bud Black told reporters that x-rays were negative. While this was good news, he quickly agreed that it was […]

Jesús Aguilar Heads to Rays - Fantasy Implications

In what can be considered an overlooked trade by the standards of a deadline day (Greinke to Houston, Stroman to Mets, etc), both Tampa and Milwaukee engaged into discussions and finished the day with a deal. The operation ended being a one-for-one trade with a hitter going in one direction and a relief pitcher the […]