Hit Distance Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 11)

We're taking another deep dive into the Statcast data this week to find hidden power and to determine whether certain power hitters are legit. In this edition of Statcast Hitter Analysis, we will examine the leaderboard for average hit distance. In this case, the data will interpret the distance of all batted ball events, not […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/10/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 10th 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 (6/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and includes all nine of Monday's games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/10/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 10th, 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 10th, 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 […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Three Singles on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit three singles on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Ozuna looks like he's getting hot, and as a streaky hitter throughout his career, this could be the beginning of a run for the outfielder. He'll start his next game with a .259/.329/.530 slash line.

Yordan Alvarez Homers In Major League Debut

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in his first game as a pro, making a profound statement in his long-awaited debut. His 413-foot blast came in the 4th inning off of Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy, and the hit registered at an impressive 107.3 MPH exit velocity. Alvarez also […]

Ramon Laureano Extends On-Base Streak to 28 Games

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano ended up 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 9-8 slugfest against the Texas Rangers, extending his on-base streak to 28 games. It is the longest active streak in the majors. He has hit safely in 21 of the past 22 games, too, raising his average from .222 to .259 […]

David Fletcher Out With Left Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup with a left shoulder issue on Sunday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. There isn't concern that Fletcher will land on the injured list just yet. Fletcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos as a super-utility player in 2019 that has […]

Joc Pederson Dealing With Back Stiffness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (back) is dealing with back stiffness he felt on Saturday night, but manager Dave Roberts said that he is available on Sunday. Pederson is day-to-day, but it sounds like he should be back in the starting lineup on Monday. He's hitting .254/.357/.616 on the year with 18 home runs, […]

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kole Calhoun was abysmal for the majority of last season. Taking into consideration the fact that he was never a flashy fantasy asset even in his four prior productive seasons, perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise that he remains unowned in nearly 80% […]

Ramon Laureano (OF, OAK) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Many fantasy owners - yours truly included - entered 2019 with high hopes for Ramon Laureano. His blend of pop, speed, and plate discipline made him easy to dream on, while his defensive ability in center field assured him of everyday at-bats. A slow […]

Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo Sitting On Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting their left-handed hitters Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo against Giants ace Madison Bumgarner. Pederson has struggled to hit southpaws this year at a .167 average with no home runs while Verdugo has missed time with a back injury lately perhaps giving him a day of rest. Both are off […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Kiermaier is known primarily for two things: His excellent defensive work in center field, and his inability to remain healthy. Neither endears him to fantasy owners, whom he's teased over the years with flashes of the ability to provide both pop and speed. […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting Fifth In Big League Debut

Houston Astros outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Sunday in his major league debut against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. The 21-year-old (22 on June 27) was called up from Triple-A Round Rock, where he hit a ridiculous .343/.443/.742 with 23 home runs and 71 RBI […]

Nick Markakis is Out on Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. This will be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder. Matt Joyce will cover right field and bat eighth versus righty Pablo Lopez. Joyce has been decent with the bat, but won't be a trustworthy […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 11 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Tommy Pham is Back in the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Pham sat out the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday after taking a pitch to the wrist earlier in the day. He'll be in left field and bat second versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez […]

Kevin Kiermaier, Austin Meadows Out on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Kevin Kiermaier (rest) and Austin Meadows (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Both players are getting a day off against the left-handed starter. Guillermo Heredia will play center field and bat eighth, while Yandy Diaz bats leadoff and serves as the designated […]

Nick Senzel Resting on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This is Senzel's first day off since being recalled from the minors. Jose Peraza will cover center field and bat seventh versus righty Aaron Nola. Peraza is having a rough year and isn't worth looking at […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/9/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Sunday of baseball on deck, with today's main slate starting at 1:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/9/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got another exciting Sunday of baseball on deck, with today's main slate starting at 1:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/9/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also […]

Brandon Lowe Drives In Two Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe drove went 2-for-4 with two RBI in the first game of the doubleheader on Saturday. He ended up sitting in the second game with David Robertson taking over second base duties. Lowe's line hasn't improved much since the start of the year, he's now hitting .281 with 11 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday June 9th, 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 9th, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/9/19)

Welcome to the Sunday, June 9th 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. That rumbling in the distance is just the sound of Yordan Alvarez being called up to the majors. Don't worry, it'll pass. While that waiver-wire ship has almost surely sailed long ago for many of you in competitive leagues, we still have absurd amounts […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Managers can easily make decisions to affect their team positively, but often they're too hesitant, cautious, or even scared. Sometimes you have to make the hard choice to choose a player in the right circumstance to produce. These are the best players when we start streaming. We look at the matchups and other variables to […]

The Cut List (Week 11) - Time to Let Go?

It's June 9, an exciting date to some, because it means another Cut List. (Were you thinking some other reason?) Last week's changeup, which involved cut suggestions in three different league sizes--10, 12, and 14/15 teams--continues. Stats are through Friday, June 7. New weekly reminders: Recommendations in one league size obviously apply to smaller leagues. […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Three-Run Shot on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three run home run on Saturday, going 1-for-4 on the night. The blast was his 17th and the three RBI brought his total to 54. His slash line stands at .250/.323/.526. He won't help in OBP, but he's a good source of power and should keep driving […]

Nick Senzel Doubles Twice In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Senzel is now hitting .263 with a .778 OPS, four homers, 21 runs, 13 RBI, and five steals through 137 at-bats. The rookie star has acquitted himself nicely atop the Cincinnati […]

Astros To Call Up Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros will call up outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez from Triple-A Round Rock before the series finale on Sunday against the Orioles, according to sources. Alvarez is the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 23 overall, per MLB Pipeline, but he's been perhaps the best young hitter in the minor leagues this season. The […]