Billy McKinney Drills Two-Run Shot In Loss To Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Billy McKinney was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Monday's 10-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old is slashing .273/.386/.500 at Triple-A Buffalo this season with 18 RBI in 31 games. Unfortunately, the production has not been replicated in the majors as he is carrying a .222 average […]

Andrew Benintendi Drives In Three Against Toronto

Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi recorded two hits and drove in three runs during Monday’s 10-8 win over the Blue Jays. Benintendi roped a single and double in his first two at-bats, respectively, but both produced runs for Boston. It was his first multi-RBI days since June 22, however, he does have six […]

Alex Verdugo Records Another Multi-Hit Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo has quietly been one of the best hitters in the Dodgers lineup. He went 3-for-6 with a home run in the 16-2 win over the Phillies on Monday, recording his eighth multi-hit game over his last 12 games. With the multitude of big names in the Dodgers lineup, Verdugo […]

Cody Bellinger Continues Home Run Hot Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger had a night to remember on Monday, going 4-for-6 with two home runs. This raises his slash line to .341/.436/.707 with 33 home runs and 77 RBI. A stretch of six home runs over his last 10 games has given him the league lead over Christian Yelich in what looks […]

Raimel Tapia Records Four Hits On Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia took full advantage of a doubleheader with San Francisco by smacking a pair of hits in each game on Monday. Tapia was a pinch-hitter that entered the first game for Trevor Story after he was pulled due to the contest being a blowout, and he went 2-for-2 with a solo […]

George Springer Pops Two Home Runs In Loss

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and three runs batted in as the Astros lost to the Angels 9-6 on Monday. For Springer, home runs 19 and 20 on the season are only the second and third round-trippers since returning from the injured list on June 25. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 16th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Monday baseball on DraftKings. After a very eventful weekend, we have a full slate of 15 games on the board with plenty to dive into. Walker Buehler is really the only ace, so we'll have to dig deep for some value DraftKings has given us a shot at $20k for just $10 and […]

Ender Inciarte Expected To Return For Next Homestand

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) is expected to be activated from the injured list on the upcoming homestand that begins later this week. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting an ugly .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI, 13 runs and three stolen bases in 140 […]

Brian Goodwin Expected To Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Goodwin has been good for the Halos this year, hitting .276/.337/.434 with seven home runs, 39 runs, 25 RBI and three steals in 221 at-bats. However, his playing time will be more […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday July 16th, 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 16th, 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 […]

Tyler O'Neill Blasts Two Home Runs on Monday Night

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had an excellent night on Monday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs. He drove in four runs and scored two of his own. O'Neill has been on fire lately and should be started in all formats and selected in DFS lineups until he cools down. His slash line stands […]

Oscar Mercado Has a Huge Game on Monday

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado had an excellent game on Monday, going 3-for-5 with two home runs. He drove in two runs and scored two of his own, raising his slash line to an impressive .284/.332/.454. He's been impressive as a rookie and has developed legitimate fantasy value in most formats.

Bryan Reynolds Tallies Three Hits In Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-4 in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Cardinals. Reynolds is now hitting .343 on the season and is starting to turn around a rough July with two consecutive multi-hit games. He needs to be owned in all fantasy formats.

Chris Taylor Has Fractured Forearm

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a non-displaced fracture of his left forearm after being hit by a pitch on Sunday night. The general timetable for such an injury is four to six weeks. It's a bummer for Taylor and the Dodgers, as he […]

Mike Trout Avoiding Injured List For Now

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will avoid the injured list for now after undergoing an MRI exam as a precaution after leaving the game early on Sunday with tightness in his leg. His MRI showed a small right calf strain, and he remains day-to-day. Trout was not in the starting lineup on Monday […]

Gregory Polanco Has Setback

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) left his rehab game early with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday with more shoulder tightness. He is taking the day off Monday and will be examined by doctors. He had shoulder on his left shoulder last offseason and didn't really look right this year when he was playing, hitting .242/.301/.425 […]

Kyle Tucker Trying To Increase Versatility

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker has started playing some first base at Triple-A Round Rock to increase his versatility and give him more options for playing time at the next level. Tucker has 24 home runs and an OPS above .920 on the farm this year but is being blocked by Michael Brantley in […]

X-Rays Negative For Chris Taylor

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor (wrist) had his X-rays come back negative, but he's "still in a lot of pain," according to manager Dave Roberts. Taylor was hit by a pitch on his left wrist on Sunday night in extra innings and left the game. For now it looks like he might avoid the […]

Mike Trout Not In Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros. Trout has been white-hot at the plate lately but was removed from the game on Sunday with tightness in the calf. The injury doesn't appear to be serious and keeping him off his feet for a few days seems […]

Kole Calhoun With Four Home Runs In Last Nine Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun went 1-for-3 on Sunday, including hitting his 21st home run of the season against the Mariners. It has been a streaky season for Calhoun thus far but right now is trending in the right direction. Calhoun is currently slashing .333/.381/.692 over his last nine games with two doubles, four […]

Josh Reddick Hitting .318 Away From Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 2-for-4 with one RBI in the Astros 12-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. Reddick is quietly having another quality season hitting in the lower third of a potent offense has been especially lethal hitting on the road this season. Through 42 games away from Minute Maid Park, Reddick […]

Austin Meadows Connects After 50-Day HR Drought

After last going deep on May 28th, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows connected for his 13th home run of the season Sunday night. It came against soft-tossing right-hander Tom Eshelman and gave the Rays a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning. They never looked back, besting the Orioles 4-1 and remaining atop […]

Renato Nunez (1B, 3B, BAL) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The breakout year has continued for Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Renato Nunez. He has been on fire so far in July, slashing .314/.351/.657 with three home runs and seven RBI in nine games. On the year, Nunez has 21 home runs and 51 RBI, […]

Leury Garcia (SS, OF, CWS) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia has led off in every start he's made for the team since May 28. He hit .268 in June and scored a total of 18 runs in the month. Garcia's been with the White Sox since 2013, […]

Ronald Acuna Tallies Two Hits, Steal In Win Over Padres

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base during a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The 21-year-old has had a marvelous sophomore season, as he is slashing .291/.373/.512 with 23 home runs, 55 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases. Acuna is one […]

Ramon Laureano Knocks 18th Home Run On Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The 24-year-old has been a massive fantasy surprise this season, as he is slashing .266/.317/.481 with 18 HRs, 51 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. While many pundits pegged Laureano as a possible […]

A.J. Pollock Continues Hot Streak in Return From Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock was the top source of offense for the team on Sunday night, going 3-for-6 with a home run and four RBI. Pollock has been on a tear since his return from injury, going 6-for-14 with two home runs and six RBI in his first games this weekend since April. […]

Statcast First-Half Overachievers (Hitters)

The second half of the 2019 fantasy baseball season is upon us. Before we get too deep into pennant races, let's take this opportunity to reflect on some first-half performances that could be telling of future fortune, or in this case, misfortune. Last week, we looked at Expected Statistic Underachievers to try to find buy-low candidates. […]

Phillip Ervin (OF, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Today is Phillip Ervin's 27th birthday, and he gave himself an early cause for celebration on Saturday by tying a Cincinnati Reds franchise record with six hits (in six AB) in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field. In 56 AB […]