Champ or Chump: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Lorenzo Cain

The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, both for real MLB clubs and most fantasy rosters. At this point, it can be a good idea to take a deep breath and assess what you currently have on your roster and what you might need to pursue your goals. Part of this process is evaluating whether the […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)

very 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 […]

Bryan Reynolds Picks Up Three RBI On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-5 during Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals. Reynolds picked up two RBI in the fourth via a single to center that brought in both Chris Archer and Jacob Stallings in addition to his final RBI in the ninth off of a single to right. After batting .369 in June, […]

Trey Mancini Hits Two Home Runs Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a big day at the plate in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a two-run HR, and a walk. Mancini took Erick Fedde deep for a solo blast in the fourth inning and then got Javy Guerra for a two-run shot […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday July 18th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 18th, 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel. The early slate is a fun one, but not what we'll be focusing on. We'll instead hone in on the main slate, starting at 7:05 PM. We have some fun pitching options and plenty of guys to pick on. Without a game in Coors Field, the slate is balanced […]

Mallex Smith Swipes 26th Bag Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith went 2-for-4 in Wednesday’s contest versus the Oakland Athletics, swiping his 26th bag in the process. He sits comfortably in second place in the majors in this category, making him a must-own player in fantasy. The rest of Smith’s stats don’t necessarily stand out (.235 AVG, five HR, 44 runs, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/18/19): MLB DFS Lineups

As always on a Thursday we have a split slate to give us a day loaded with baseball. However, this week sees just five games on the afternoon slate, with the remaining eight residing in the evening and on the "featured" slate for DFS players. Unsurprisingly, the Cleveland Indians behind Trevor Bauer are the biggest […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 18th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Ramon Laureano Homers Again Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored Wednesday vs the Mariners. Laureano has been on fire lately batting .368 with a .842 slugging percentage since June 30. Laureano has been a solid fantasy contributor this season with 19 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 95 games. […]

Mike Trout Sitting Again Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is out of the lineup again on Wednesday. This is now three straight games Trout will miss after straining his calf on Sunday. Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher reported Trout expects to play on Thursday and the benching tonight is precautionary to make sure the star slugger is […]

Nick Senzel Left Early on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears Senzel suffered a hamstring issue, but the Reds are calling it day-to-day. Hopefully, Senzel won't land on the injured list. He was replaced by pitcher Michael Lorenzen, but he won't see serious time in the outfield if […]

Nomar Mazara Sits Versus Lefty

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mazara has been in a slump, so he'll sit out against the left-handed starter. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play right field versus lefty Robbie Ray. Choo can usually be counted on as a reliable […]

Joey Gallo is Out of the Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gallo will sit this one out against the left-handed starter. Danny Santana will cover left field and bat fifth versus lefty Robbie Ray. Santana is a fantastic fantasy option right now. He's hitting over .500 in […]

Franmil Reyes Returns to the Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Reyes was scratched before Tuesday's game, but it's unclear why he didn't play. He'll bat cleanup and play right field versus righty Trevor Richards. Reyes has 26 home runs this season, so he's always a threat […]

Tyler O'Neill Stays Hot on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill kept his hot streak going on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. O'Neill has been an absolute monster at the plate lately, raising his slash line to .314/.344/.547. While he's this hot, he needs to be owned and started in absolutely every […]

Dominic Smith Sets Off Furious Rally In Mets Win

The final score of Wednesday afternoon's matchup between the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins doesn't tell the whole story. The Mets, who wound up winning by 10 wins, took the lead late in the game before demolishing Minnesota's pitchers. Utility man Dominic Smith had the biggest hit of the game as he smashed a […]

Mac Williamson Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mac Williamson, who was designated for assignment by the team on Monday, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. He will remain a member of the Mariners' organization for the time being. Williamson put up some gaudy power numbers with Triple-A Sacramento as a member of the Giants' organization the […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday July 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 17th, 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 […]

Mitch Haniger Cleared For Light Activity On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle), who has been sidelined since June 6 with a ruptured testicle, finally received a positive update on Wednesday. He was cleared by doctors to begin light activity, such as playing catch and hitting off a tee. While there is still no timetable for his return, there's at least now […]

Jay Bruce Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed Jay Bruce (oblique) on the 10-Day Injured List on Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The team recalled Nick Williams from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster. Bruce left Tuesday's game with the injury and was initially listed as day-to-day until Wednesday's move to the Injured List. Bruce has […]

Nick Markakis Sitting Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is out of the team's lineup on Wednesday, his first off day since June 29. Matt Joyce takes his right field spot and will bat eighth against Milwaukee Brewers starter Chase Anderson. Anderson makes for a good stack target in DFS, but batting in front of the pitcher cuts into […]

Gregory Polanco Rehab Assignment On Hold

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco, who has been out since June 19 with left shoulder inflammation, began a rehab assignment on July 4, and was removed from a game on July 15, has been put on the shelf again. Polanco reportedly continues to experience shoulder issues and will need to return to Pittsburgh for reevaluation. […]

Lourdes Gurriel Nabs Three Hits, Stolen Base In Rout Of Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored during a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable resurrection this season. Gurriel was batting .175 with no home runs through 40 at-bats in March and April. After he returned from […]

Teoscar Hernandez Blasts Three-Run Bomb On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored during a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. His 441-foot homer was the longest he has hit all season. Hernandez has struggled at the plate in 2019, as he is slashing just .200/.261/.364 with nine […]

A.J. Pollock Homers In Third Consecutive Game On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during a 9-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. The 31-year-old is 8-for-18 with three HRs and seven RBI since returning from the injured list on July 12. Pollock may have to battle to find consistent […]

Cody Bellinger Smacks 34th Home Run On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during a 9-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Not much needs to be said about the 24-year-old, as he has been unbelievable throughout the season. Bellinger is slashing a gaudy .340/.434/.710 with 34 HRs, 77 RBI, and eight stolen […]

Kyle Schwarber Will Sit Wednesday Versus Reds

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will sit on Wednesday versus the Reds. Schwarber has been on a home run streak lately and has hit three bombs over the last three games. Schwarber is a solid source for power and OPS and should be started in all formats as long as he’s hitting home runs. David […]

Austin Meadows Homers for Second Consecutive Night

After a 50-day homer drought, Meadows is back to the guy we saw for the first few months of the season. He's a bit boom or bust against lefties, striking out 30% of the time and hitting three home runs in just 80 at-bats. If Meadows can continue this level of play, the Rays may […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 16 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to the All-Star Break edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, July 15 (unless otherwise noted). It's only been a few days since the All-Star Break concluded, but some hitters have already heated up. Others were starting before the hiatus and have continued to. And some have […]