FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game main slate to go over today, with plenty of pitching options to consider. There are three true aces on the mound and with them, all being so close in terms of price and skill can be a bit of a toss-up in both cash games and tournaments. In this article, I […]

Jay Bruce Homers in First Game Back Since June

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce had a nice return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Bruce went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Mets' 3-0 win. The veteran outfielder had been on the shelf since June 17 and gave New York a glimpse of what they could have missed. […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 22

It's never too late to buy or sell from the plethora of talented players available in fantasy baseball waiver pools. Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded on the wire. In this case, think of it as a short-term investment that comes at a low […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 22) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 22, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Mallex Smith Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. The story evolved as the day went on, starting with Smith waking up feeling sick at 3 a.m. Friday morning. He would be held out of the lineup and sent to see the doctor. He ended up being hospitalized with […]

Wil Myers Returns To Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Wil Myers (nose) is back in the lineup Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Myers missed a couple of games after suffering a nose laceration fielding ground balls during warmups earlier this week. He’ll bat second and man the hot corner. Myers is batting .207 in August with nine strikeouts […]

Yasiel Puig Scratched from Lineup on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (rest) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday. Puig was originally in the lineup, but was scratched in favor of Cody Bellinger. It's unclear why the Dodgers decided to give Puig the night off, but maybe he's available off the bench. Matt Kemp will start in right […]

George Springer Remains Out on Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (quad) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer missed the entire three-game series with the Mariners. The Astros were hopeful Springer could return on Friday, but that is not the case. Tony Kemp is starting in center field and batting ninth versus […]

Nelson Cruz is Sitting Out in NL Park

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mariners are in Arizona, so they don't have the designated hitter available for this contest. Seattle plays their next five games in NL parks, so Cruz could be seeing plenty of time off. He is […]

Jorge Bonifacio is Back in the Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio (back) will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Bonifacio was forced to miss three games against the Rays due to a stiff back. He's back in the lineup batting fifth and playing right field versus righty Mike Clevinger. Bonifacio can be avoided in […]

Corey Dickerson is Out of the Lineup Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dickerson does not hit lefty pitching well and does not have a hit versus Friday's starter Wade Miley in his career. Adam Frazier will lead off and play left field on Friday. Frazier has been in […]

Eric Young Jr. To Start in Left Field Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in left field on Friday, batting ninth. With Justin Upton (finger) on the DL and Jabari Blash optioned to Triple-A, Young serves to pick up starts in the interim. He is a cheap source of steals in deeper leagues, with four on the year in 21 […]

Eric Thames is Out of the Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Thames has been battling a knee issue, but returned to the lineup on Tuesday. He has not played since then, but it might be because of matchups and not injury. Regardless, Jesus Aguilar will play […]

Mike Trout Batting Third on Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is officially back, batting third and playing center field on Friday. Fellow outfielder Jabari Blash was optioned to Triple-A to make room. Trout has been out since August 1, first with a wrist injury and then because he was grieving the loss of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout […]

Mallex Smith is Out of the Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Smith has been absolutely on fire at the plate, so this illness comes at the worst time. He is being checked out by a doctor and should be back in the lineup in a […]

Tommy Pham is Available Off The Bench on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Pham has now missed three straight games after dislocating his right ring finger on Tuesday. He is not expected to land on the disabled list. Pham is reportedly available off the bench on Friday […]

Jay Bruce Activated off DL, Starting Friday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Bruce has been on the DL since mid-June due to a right hip strain. It appears Bruce is going to see plenty of time at first base down the stretch of the season, according to manager Mickey […]

Curtis Granderson is Sitting Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It appears this is just a rest day for the veteran slugger. Billy McKinney will bat ninth and play left field against righty Jake Arrieta. McKinney has been solid during his short time in the […]

Mark Trumbo is Leaning Towards Surgery

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is leaning towards having season-ending knee surgery. He will get more opinions before making the final decision, but it looks like his 2018 season could be over. Trumbo has been battling knee issues since May. It finally became unbearable to the point where he needed to be sent to […]

Josh Reddick Slugging .564 Against Lefties

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and Co. will take on the Angels Andrew Heaney in Anaheim on Friday night. Reddick has hit left-handed pitching hard this season, slashing .282/.331/.564 with two triples, six doubles and seven home runs in 110 at-bats. Reddick has really struggled at the plate recently and is mired in a 8-for-51 […]

Melky Cabrera (OF, CLE) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: If your reaction to seeing Melky Cabrera as a recommended waiver wire add is, "Really?" you are not alone. I may or may not have said the same thing, in part because it seems like Melky should be about 50 years old by […]

Mike Trout Expected to Return Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Trout has been out since August 1, first for a jammed wrist and then to grieve the loss of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout is 100% healthy and should be immediately returned into all fantasy lineups. Eric Young will likely […]

David Dahl (OF, COL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl has been recalled to get run in left field in Colorado. At one time, Dahl was mentioned among the most exciting prospects in baseball, but a run of bad luck on the injury front has reduced the […]

Ben Zobrist (2B/OF, CHC) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist has had a really good year as an experienced veteran. He has gotten more playing time than usual, as he had filled in well for Kris Bryant while he recovered from his injury. Since Bryant has returned, […]

Harrison Bader (OF, STL) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cardinals' outfield logjam has been a consistent source of consternation for fantasy owners in 2018. Thanks to injury (Dexter Fowler), trade (Tommy Pham), and defensive concerns (Jose Martinez), Harrison Bader is finally getting everyday at-bats, and he is making the most of them. […]

Nick Williams (OF, PHI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite posting an .811 OPS in his first MLB season, Nick Williams opened his second MLB campaign in a right field platoon with Aaron Altherr. While he hit below .200 in April, Williams has grabbed the right fielder's job in the City of Brotherly Love and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Friday, Rotoballers. We made it to the weekend, and we're graced with an interesting 14-game Main slate this evening. Only the Reds at Cubs are playing in the afternoon, with 28 teams taking the field under the lights. Pitching options aren't very "top end", but they're priced as such and will allow for spending […]

Nicholas Castellanos Homers To Extend Hot Streak

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos had two hits Thursday, including his 19th home run of the season, to continue a hot-hitting stretch that has now extended to two full weeks. Over his last 15 games, Castellanos is batting .356/.415/.627 with four homers and 13 RBI. Castellanos had been tanking hard after the All Star Break, […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago by completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 22

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]