Jung Ho Kang Starting Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang will be starting and batting seventh against Detroit Tigers left-handed starter Daniel Norris. Since returning from the injured list on June 8, Kang has hit .222 with a home run and four runs batted in. In his career against LHP, Kang is a .212 hitter with eight home […]

Byron Buxton Lands On Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Buxton has been out of the lineup since being hit by a pitch on Friday against the Red Sox. The Twins had hoped it would not require an injured list stint, but when he was not ready to play on […]

Bryan Reynolds Has Proven He Belongs

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has proven he belongs in the majors since debuting on April 20. The 24-year-old leads all rookies with a .361 average and a .416 OBP. In the month of June, he's slashing .396/.448/.547, with seven extra-base hits, and six runs batted in. Now that Corey Dickerson has returned from his […]

Franchy Cordero Transferred To 60-Day IL

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (quad) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Monday, retroactive to early April. The move allows relief pitcher Kazuhisa Makita to join the 40-man roster as Cordero attempts to comeback from his myriad injuries. The 24-year-old was amidst a rehab assignment from an elbow issue and suffered a left […]

Jorge Soler Continues To Pound Baseballs

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler smashed his 19th home run on Monday, pushing a two-run shot over the right-center wall in the eighth inning to lead his team to victory. Soler's recent run has been impressive, hitting nine home runs in his last 93 at-bats, putting up an elite rate of one home run […]

Nick Markakis Delivers Two RBI In Monday's Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored during a 12-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday. The 35-year-old is slashing .275/.365/.420 with six home runs, 39 RBI, and 48 runs scored this season. Markakis is still a highly serviceable bat in the latter stages of his […]

Ronald Acuna Blasts 17th Home Run Of The Season On Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI, and a walk during a 12-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday. Acuna is slashing .301/.380/.519 on the season with 17 HRs, 49 RBI, and nine stolen bases. The 21-year-old is one of the best young players in baseball […]

Welcome (Back) to the Show, Willie Calhoun

Despite being 5’8”, Willie Calhoun is widely regarded as one of the best pure hitters in baseball. However, Calhoun’s size and limited defensive abilities have prevented him from earning elite-prospect status and getting the same hype as similarly-talented batters. Despite his limitations and that perception, the reality is that Calhoun profiles as a potential .290 […]

Scott Kingery On Fire In June

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery has been on an extended hot streak since the calendar flipped to June, batting .353 with a whopping .804 slugging percentage. During this streak, Kingery is making hard contact at a 63.2 percent rate and pulling hitting almost 40 percent fly balls. The fun won't last forever as his 33.3 […]

Garrett Cooper (1B/OF, MIA) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: You'll be forgiven if Miami outfielder Garrett Cooper hasn't been on your radar. Not only is it easy to be invisible when you play for the last-place Marlins, but Cooper also hasn't helped his case for relevance by missing large chunks of time due to […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday June 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 June 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 (6/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on FanDuel! We have a fun 15-game full slate on our hands with plenty to sift through. From a few pricey pitching options in solid matchups to a couple of salary savers that are tough to ignore, we'll have to pick just one. Let's dive in head first and analyze this […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/18/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 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 […]

Dexter Fowler Blasts a Three-Run Shot on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler smacked a three-run home run on Monday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. It was Fowler's only hit of the night, but he made it count, driving an Austin Brice pitch just over the right field wall in the eighth inning. Fowler's slash line sits at […]

Hunter Pence Lands on Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Pence suffered a strained right groin while chasing down a ball on Sunday. The veteran outfielder was having a surprisingly strong season at the plate. Hopefully, Pence won't be sidelined for too long. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and […]

Byron Buxton Sits Out on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Buxton was hit by a pitch on Friday and has not played in a game since then. It does sound like he's able to play as a defensive replacement, but wouldn't bat. Max Kepler will […]

Nick Senzel Returns to the Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (eye) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Senzel took a foul tip to his left eye during Saturday's game. He missed Sunday's contest, but will bat leadoff and play center field against lefty Wade Miley on Monday. Senzel has been reliable with the […]

Roman Quinn Activated on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Quinn missed almost two months of action due to a right groin strain. He'll play center field and bat sixth versus lefty Patrick Corbin on Monday. Quinn doesn't have great fantasy value, but his speed gives him some appeal.

Jay Bruce Sits Out Again

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Bruce tweaked his hamstring on Saturday and hasn't been able to play since then. The team is hopeful it's a minor issue and Bruce can avoid a trip to the injured list. Sean Rodriguez will play […]

Andrew Benintendi Back on Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Benintendi sat out of Sunday's contest due to a sore left quad. He'll bat second and play left field versus righty Jose Berrios on Monday. Fantasy owners can feel safe about plugging Benintendi back into […]

Justin Upton Activated, Starting Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Upton missed two and a half months due to a sprained toe. He will make his season debut versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Upton was crushing the ball during his rehab outings. He'll bat cleanup and […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 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 June 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 […]

Charlie Blackmon Sets Hits Record

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon finally broke his streak of four-hit performances, but he did set a new MLB record for most hits in a four-game series with 15. The three-hit game on Sunday included a lead-off home run to get the scoring started early, but the Rockies would eventually fall after a bullpen collapse […]

Jorge Bonifacio Knocks Two Hits In Win

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio recorded his first major league hits of 2019 on Sunday when he smacked a single and a double in KC's win against the Twins. Following a breakout season in 2017, Bonifacio was suspended for PEDs in 2018 and performed terribly after he returned from the suspension. So far this […]

Hunter Renfroe Demolishes Rockies Pitching

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe enjoyed a monster weekend in Coors Field, collecting five homers and eight RBI against the Colorado Rockies. Renfroe was quiet for two games out of four but exploded for a three-homer night on Friday and capped off the weekend with two dingers on Sunday. The big series raises his […]

Billy Hamilton Knocks In Two Runs

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton has had quite a disappointing season so far, hitting just .225 with only 12 stolen bases, but he did pick up a couple RBI on Father's Day with a timely single and exciting bunt. Hamilton's bunt was particularly critical as the squeeze brought home Nicky Lopez when it was […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Monday baseball on FanDuel! Happy belated Father's Day to those out there and let's help the celebration turn to good luck! We have a solid 12-game slate on our hands with a ton to unpack. From a few expensive pitchers in questionable match-ups to some salary savers that appear to be safe, dissecting […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/17/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 17th 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 11)

Well, the Major League season is already 36% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

xwOBA Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 12)

Today, we will revisit xwOBA to find out who is putting together strong at-bats though Statcast's idea of contact quality as well as plate discipline. I will highlight players who are either vastly outperforming or underachieving on their wOBA compared to expected stats. As a reminder, xwOBA utilizes exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain […]