J.D. Martinez Smacks Three-Run Homer In Game 1

Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez was 2-for-4 at the plate with a three-run blast in Friday's 5-4 win over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. Martinez crushed an inside fastball from J.A. Happ in the first inning which gave the Red Sox a lead that they would not relinquish. He […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a two-game MLB playoff slate where have both sets of National League games in action. Options are limited across the board, but let's take a look. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/4/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

Aaron Hicks To Have MRI Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring), who left Game 1 of the American League Division Series early on Friday against the Red Sox, said he felt his right hamstring cramping up before the game. He will undergo an MRI exam on Saturday, which will determine the severity of the injury. Hicks dealt with a […]

Clint Frazier Resting At Home

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) is at home and is resting, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Frazier is doing better and will be recovered in time for spring training next year. The promising outfield prospect dealt with lingering concussion issues basically all year after colliding with the outfield wall in spring training, […]

Aaron Hicks Injured In Game 1

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) left the game early on Friday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Red Sox with right hamstring tightness. The Yankees continue to evaluate him. Hicks dealt with hamstring issues to close out the regular season, so this could be an aggravation of that, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a two-game MLB playoff slate where have both sets of American League games in action. Options are limited across the board, but let's take a look. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/6/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

George Springer Pops Home Run In Game 1 Win

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the Astros Game 1 win over the Indians 7-2. Teammate Alex Bregman opened the flood gates in the fourth inning with a blast of his own as the Astros hit four home runs in the game. After a tough […]

Gerardo Parra Starting Over David Dahl

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra will get the start over David Dahl in left field and will hit sixth against Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacin in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Friday. Parra hit for a decent average (.284) and on-base percentage (.342) on the year, but he doesn't have much power […]

Charlie Blackmon Misses Heroics By Inches

When Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon came up to bat in the top of the ninth, it looked like Milwaukee's bullpen may have sprung a leak. Closer Jeremy Jeffress had just given up a pair of singles after Colorado had only gotten one hit all game, and Blackmon was up. He drilled a pitch […]

Joc Pederson Smacks Leadoff Home Run In NLDS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson got things off on the right note in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves, going 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run. Pederson, who was down in the count 0-2, took a 98-mph Mike Foltynewicz fastball just over the right-center field wall to give the Dodgers momentum and a 1-0 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got what is probably going to be the juiciest slate of the playoffs today with four games on the Main slate - which begins at 2:05 Eastern. The NLDS series are rolling along with the home team (Milwaukee, Los Angeles) each taking game one, and both ALDS series set to start today in Houston […]

Christian Yelich Stars Thursday in NLDS Game 1

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich made his mark on Game 1 of the NLDS versus Colorado. His two-run homer was the only scoring in the game until the ninth inning. After the Rockies tied it in that ninth inning, Yelich would come around to score the game-winner in the 10th inning. Yelich has quite a […]

Josh Reddick Slugging .579 Over Last 15 Games

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick has been swinging the bat with authority heading into the playoffs, posting a .579 slugging percentage over his last 15 games. The veteran's season got off to a strong start with six home runs in April but an infected spider bite bit into most of his month of May. He […]

George Springer Hitting .322 Over His Last 30 Games

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will head into the playoffs slashing .322/.391/.435 over his last 30 games. Injuries and prolonged slumps cut into Springer's success this season but finished up strong, including one doubles, two home runs and eight runs batted in over his final eight games. The Astros will open up the ALDS against […]

Marwin Gonzalez Has Great Numbers Against Game 1 Starter

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez will have a favorable matchup against Indians ace Corey Kluber when the ALDS opens on Friday. Gonzalez is 6-for-13 (.461) with two home runs off Kluber over the past three seasons and has had the most success among all Astros against the right-hander. Gonzalez, however, has struggled this season against […]

Rajai Davis Earns Final Roster Spot For ALDS

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Rajai Davis will get the 25th spot on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Astros over infielder Erik Gonzalez. Davis' speed is what won him the spot, as he had 21 swipes in 101 games despite hitting just .224/.278/.281 with one homer and […]

Arizona Fall League Preview - Prospects to Watch

As October baseball begins, fantasy fanatics shift their attention to the next season, which means diving into prospects and performances. Luckily for fantasy players, the Arizona Fall League (AFL) offers the perfect chance to check-out top prospects, and how they look against other high profile players. While many of these names are a year or […]

Aaron Judge Leads Way For Yankees Into ALDS

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge had the first hit of Wednesday night's American League wild-card game in the Bronx. After Luis Severino retired the side in order to kick off the game, the 26-year-old reigning AL Rookie of the Year smashed a two-run home run, giving his team a quick lead. He later spearheaded […]

Magneuris Sierra To Play Winter Ball

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra has been approved to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic. Sierra, who was acquired from the Cardinals in the Marcell Ozuna trade, struggled in 147 at-bats (54) games in his first real taste of the majors this year. He hit .190/.222/.211 with no homers, seven RBI and three stolen […]

Nick Martini Leading Off In Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Nick Martini is starting in left field and hitting leadoff in the wild-card game on Wednesday against Yankees starter Luis Severino. Martini has been good for the A's this year in just 152 at-bats, hitting .296/.397/.414. However, he had just one homer and 19 RBI, limiting his fantasy impact in counting stats. […]

Nomar Mazara Doesn't Need Surgery

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) consulted with a hand expert who said that Mazara's thumb is fully stable and will not require surgery. Mazara's thumb sprain caused him to tail off at the plate in the second half, and he finished with a .258/.317/.436 slash line, 20 home runs, 77 RBI and 61 runs […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

For whatever the reason, FanDuel is only running a one game slate, rather than combining today's game with tomorrow's Atlanta - Los Angeles game. So, what we have to work with here is just the contest between the visiting Athletics and host Yankees tonight in the Bronx. The Athletics - adopting from the Tampa Bay […]

Matt Holliday In Lineup For Wild-Card Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday is starting in left field and is batting fifth in the wild-card game on Tuesday against Cubs starter Jon Lester. Left-handed hitters Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra will take a seat against the southpaw. Holliday has been much better against lefties this year, hitting .313 with one of his two […]

Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward Sitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward are on the bench for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound. Ben Zobrist is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff, while Kris Bryant is in left and is batting second. Freeland has been lights-out for the […]

Brandon Guyer Day-To-Day

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Brandon Guyer (shoulder) will take part in the intrasquad game on Tuesday but will only track pitches. Guyer is listed as day-to-day for now. Even if Guyer is healthy, he wouldn't be a lock for the roster for the American League Division Series against the Astros. He's […]

Harrison Bader Has Earned Center Field Job

St. Louis Cardinals general manager Michael Girsch said that outfielder Harrison Bader will be the team's full-time center fielder entering the 2019 season. "The way Harrison played in center field, defensively, it's pretty obvious that he's the best defensive center fielder we have," Girsch said. "He's hit more than well enough to earn the first […]

Hot Prospects to Watch - Season Recap

It's the final week of the regular season. It feels like it's gone by in a blur, doesn't it? At this point in the season, you're either already done or any prospects that will make an impact this week are already owned. So in this week's list we're going to do a quick-hit, season-in-review to […]

Ichiro Suzuki Could Be On Roster For Japan Series

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will be given a chance to win a spot on the 28-man opening day roster for the series in Japan if he's healthy in spring training. The future Hall of Famer played in just 15 games for the M's this year before transitioning into a […]

Cody Bellinger Crushes Two-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies to clinch the division. Bellinger got the Dodgers on the board in the fourth inning by destroying a German Marquez 95-mph fastball into the right-field seats. The 23-year-old got over his first-half woes and […]

Hunter Pence Hopes To Play Next Season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence is hopeful to continue his career next year. Pence, 35, struggled this year with a .226 batting average and four home runs and also battled injuries. Pence is aware that Sunday was his last game with the Giants, but given his strong locker room presence, a rebuilding club may […]