Travis Shaw Homers In Game 162

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Travis Shaw homered in a crucial game Sunday versus Detroit. Shaw would score twice and drive in one (on his solo HR) in the victory. Shaw now has 32 HR to go with 86 RBI to shore up an offense that already has an MVP candidate in Yelich and a WAR leader […]

Ryan Braun Scores Two Runs And Two RBI Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun continued his current six-game hot streak Sunday versus the Tigers. Sunday, he would score twice and drive in two runs in the victory. Over his past six games, he was 8-for-22 with seven runs scored, five homers, and nine RBI. Braun has not had a good season based on his […]

Christian Yelich Scores Twice Sunday Versus Detroit

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich finished off an incredible ten-game stretch Sunday versus the Tigers. He would walk twice and score two runs in the 11-0 victory. Over his last 10 games, he is 13-for-31 with 14 walks. Yelich would score 16 runs, five homers, and 16 RBI. He would lead the National League with […]

Tommy Pham Scores Twice In Season Finale

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham reached base four times Sunday versus Toronto. He would drive in a run while scoring twice. Pham would even add a stolen base in the game. His batting average with the Rays would finish at .343 with a .448 on-base percentage. Pham is very talented but had some struggles […]

Mallex Smith Finishes With 40 Steals

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith finished out his speedy season in style Sunday versus Toronto. He would score twice and steal two bases. The stolen bases brought his season-ending total to 40. He would finish second in the American League and third in the majors in steals. For a while, he was batting over […]

Manuel Margot Plays Hero In Season Finale

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot went 3-for-5 with a homer and triple while scoring the game-winning run Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also swiped his 11th base of the year. The strong showing caps a broadly disappointing season for the 24-year-old, who finishes with a .245/.292/.384 slash, just eight homers and 101 R+RBI. […]

Justin Upton Out of Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton is not in Sunday's lineup. Eric Young is playing left field in his absence, batting sixth. Assuming Upton does not pinch hit, he will finish the 2018 season with a .257 average, 30 home runs and eight stolen bases. Young is a desperation play for those in need […]

Christian Yelich Moves Closer To Triple Crown Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is having an amazing season which continued Saturday versus the Tigers. He would homer twice Saturday, including the go-ahead, game-winner in the 6-5 win. He goes into the potential final game of the regular season with a chance at a rare feat in the Triple Crown. He leads the National […]

Austin Meadows Homers Saturday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows would homer versus the Blue Jays Saturday. He would homer to put the Rays up 3-2 in the 4-3 victory. The HR would be his first with the Rays. Meadows made his major league debut earlier this season with Pittsburgh before getting acquired by Tampa Bay in the Chris […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/2/18-10/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're onto the Wildcard games! Is there anything better than postseason baseball? I can personally think of a few things, but not many! There are two games - one tonight and one Wednesday. I'll be outlining players from both games, as that is the slate we will be attacking! In this article, I will be […]

Adam Frazier Pulls Hamstring on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier (hamstring) was pulled early during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates pulled out Frazier due to right hamstring tightness. The Pirates are calling him day-to-day, but hamstring issues have a tendency to linger. It sounds like Frazier's season is likely over at this point. It's highly doubtful that […]

Kevin Pillar is Not in the Lineup on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Jays aren't playing for much so this is likely just the organization letting their younger players get on the field. Jonathan Davis will bat second and play center field versus lefty Blake Snell. […]

Christian Yelich Another Clutch Game Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued to build his MVP case Friday versus Detroit. After the Tigers had jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Yelich would answer back with a two-run homer to begin the comeback. He would later come around to score a run to give the […]

Ryan Braun Homers Twice Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun came out clutch for his team Friday versus Detroit. He would first solo homer in the bottom of the first to erase the last of the three-run deficit the Brewers faced after the first half-inning. Later, he would hit another solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning for […]

Mallex Smith Scores Twice Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith played the role of leadoff hitter quite well Friday versus the Blue Jays. He would be the only Rays player to score multiple runs and he even added a stolen base. The steal would be his 38th of the season. He is second in the American League but trails […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a few early games to work with today and then a nine-game main slate, where we have Coors Field. Last Saturday of action and we have plenty of options to choose from at each position. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 9/29/18. […]

Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger Sitting on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and first baseman Cody Bellinger are both out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It appears both players will rest against the left-handed starter. Kike Hernandez will lead off and play right field, while David Freese bats third and play first base against […]

Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out of the Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Kiermaier has a fractured hairline in his right foot after fouling a ball off it on Wednesday. It sounds unlikely that Kiermaier will play again this season. Austin Meadows will bat eighth and play […]

Brandon Nimmo Will Lead Off Again

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will lead off and play center field versus righty Jose Urena on Friday. Nimmo normally bats lower in the order, but has been leading off these last two games. Nimmo is hitting .272/.415/.524 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. He's a decent option […]

Corey Dickerson is Back on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dickerson sat out on Thursday against lefty Jon Lester. He'll bat cleanup and play left field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. Dickerson is hitting 1.233 OPS over the last two weeks. He should be a reliable fantasy option […]

Adam Frazier is Back in the Lineup on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Frazier was given an off day on Thursday against the left-handed starter. Frazier will lead off and play right field versus righty Anthony DeSclafani. He's hitting .296/.368/.488 with eight home runs and 28 RBI off right-handed pitching […]

Michael Conforto Back in the Lineup on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is back in the lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Conforto will bat third against Miami starter Jose Urena after sitting out Thursday's contest for rest purposes. The 25-year-old has really turned things around of late, hitting .309 with 29 RBI in 24 games this month. Mets fans […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) will return to the lineup on Friday and bat sixth. Bryant missed the previous two games due to being hit on the wrist on Tuesday. Bryant has had dealt with a sore shoulder for most of the season and it has shown in his power numbers. Bryant will […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The final Friday of the regular season - I can't believe we're really here. The seasons always seems to fly by, but this one in particular seemed lightning quick. Anywho, we have a lovely 13 game Main slate on deck for tonight with a handful of intriguing pitching options. In this article, I will be […]

Pablo Reyes Will Lead Off on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Pablo Reyes will lead off and play left field versus lefty Jon Lester on Thusrday. Corey Dickerson will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Reyes is hitting .263/.333/.579 with two home runs and five RBI over the last week. Reyes has been hot at the plate since being called up. […]

Jay Bruce is Back in the Lineup

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bruce sat out on Wednesday to get some rest, but is ready to roll for this one. He'll bat fifth and play right field versus righty Julio Teheran. Bruce has been hitting much better lately, […]

Brandon Nimmo Will Lead Off on Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will lead off and play center field versus righty Julio Teheran on Thursday. Nimmo normally bats fifth or sixth in the lineup, but will get a rare chance to bat first in this one. He's hitting .275/.419/.529 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. […]

Josh Reddick Will Lead Off on Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick will lead off and play right field versus righty David Hess on Thursday. Reddick did not play on Wednesday, but is back and batting first for this one. He's posting a .952 OPS over the last two weeks, so Reddick should be a reliable fantasy option on Thursday. Hess has […]

George Springer is Out on Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This will be the second game in a row that Springer has missed. It's unclear if the Astros are just resting Springer for the playoffs or if his leg and thumb issues are still bothering him. […]

Kris Bryant Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant remains out of the lineup on Thursday versus the Pirates. It will be Bryant’s second straight game out of the lineup. Bryant got hit on the wrist on Tuesday and remains day-to-day. David Bote will replace Bryant in the lineup and will bat ninth. Bote has struggled over the […]