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

Major League Baseball decided to do a pretty imbalanced Wednesday split of day game and night games. As such, the Early Only slate is pretty weak, and the Main looks attractive (well, minus the dropoff of tonight as compared to last night - more on that later). As such, this article will concentrate on the […]

Jon Jay Continues To Rake In Leadoff Spot

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jon Jay smacked three more hits on Monday night, giving him base hits in 15 of his last 16 games. Since retaking the regular leadoff role on May 5, Jay has hit safely in 23 of 24 games where he’s hit in that slot, and he’s scored at least one run […]

Alex Gordon Continues To Slump

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon went hitless again on Monday night, bringing him to just 3-for-23 over his last six games. Gordon had been enjoying a bit of a renaissance in 2018 after one of the worst offensive seasons in the majors last year, but his current slump has crashed his batting average back […]

Randal Grichuk In Lineup For Fourth Straight Game

The Toronto Blue Jays outfield may be a crowded one, but the team is certainly making an effort to have Randal Grichuk in the lineup every day. Since returning from the disabled list on June 1, Grichuk has been in the lineup every day, including on Tuesday against the New York Yankees. In three of […]

Luis Robert Will Report To Class-A Kannapolis

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert will report to Class-A Kannapolis on Tuesday. An injury to his thumb delayed Robert’s start to the 2018 season. Robert is ranked as a top-25 prospect and even though he is a few years away from the big leagues, dynasty owners should take notice.

Mike Tauchman Promoted To Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have promoted outfielder Mike Tauchman from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Tauchman was just awarded the Player of the Month award for the Pacific Coast League following a massive May, and his promotion hopes to help spark some life into Colorado's lineup. Unfortunately, he'll be battling a host of other outfielders for playing […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Activated From DL, Bradley Zimmer Optioned

The Cleveland Indians have activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) from the disabled list and sent outfielder Bradley Zimmer back to Triple-A. After being activated from the DL last week, it seems as if Zimmer has been usurped by Greg Allen in the outfield. Zimmer has struggled at the plate this season and is likely to stay down […]

J.D. Martinez Will Start on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will be back in the starting lineup after leaving Sunday's game against the Houston Astros due to back spasms. Martinez will serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Tuesday when the Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. This is great news for fantasy owners, as Martinez has […]

Toronto Has Discussed Promoting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Soon

The Toronto Blue Jays have discussed promoting third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the Triple-A level at some point within the next month. There’s no evidence this would strictly depend on the health of the incumbent at the hot corner and free-agent-to-be Josh Donaldson, but one would think the concepts are closely related. Guerrero continues to mash […]

Mike Tauchman Wins PCL Award

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Mike Tauchman was named the Pacific Coast League’s Player of the Month for May after racking up 44 hits, 31 runs, and 81 total bases over the course of the month. Tauchman’s time with Albuquerque has been extremely successful after a terrible start to the season with the big league club. […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 6

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

A.J. Pollock Still Requires Cast On Thumb

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) still requires the protective cast on his injured left thumb after an MRI revealed that his fracture has not properly healed. Of course, this means that Pollock cannot resume baseball activities. Until he sheds the cast, there will be no concrete timetable for Pollock's return from the DL.

Clint Frazier Demoted Yet Again

In a widely expected move as the one extra roster spot was allowed just for Monday’s doubleheader, the New York Yankees had to drop one man from their roster, and it was Clint Frazier. The 23-year-old started in the first game, recording one hit, an RBI single in the fourth inning. He once again started […]

Brandon Nimmo’s Last 13 Games Have Been Ridiculous

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, by now you know that New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been tearing baseballs apart whenever he’s had the chance in 2018. What you might not realize, though, is just how good he’s been over the previous two weeks. Across his last 13 games played, Nimmo is […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 10

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle (Week 10)

Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]

Just Kidding- Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan to discuss the players that have been "Just Kidding" this season. Which players have tricked fantasy owners with hot starts, cold starts or quick trips back to the DL and should you buy or sell? Kyle and Blake also discuss the news and notes and Kyle […]

Giancarlo Stanton Smacks Home Run After Getting Beaned

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton had an interesting second game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. After striking out in his first plate appearance, he was plunked in the third inning by Tigers pitcher Mike Fiers. Stanton took exception to the act, perhaps harking back to a time when Fiers hit him in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After an extremely small Monday slate, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are options at all pricing levels on this slate. That goes for pitching and hitting alike. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/5/18. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

Astros Take Seth Beer 28th Overall

The Houston Astros selected Clemson outfielder Seth Beer 28th overall in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Beer boasts power from the left side of the plate but also has great plate discipline. He could be moved around on defense because he's not the best defender, and he could even settle in as a first […]

Trevor Larnach Selected 20th Overall By Twins

With the 20th overall selection in the 2018 MLB Amateur draft, the Minnesota Twins selected 21-year-old outfielder Trevor Larnach out of Oregon State University as a junior. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, Larnach looks to be a solid balanced hitter with an arm to play right field. He holds scouting grades of 55 hitting, […]

Jordyn Adams Selected 17th Overall By Angels

With the 17th overall selection in the 2018 MLB Amateur draft, the Los Angeles Angels selected 18-year-old outfielder Jordyn Adams out of Green Hope High School as a senior. Standing at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, Adams looks to be one of the fastest prospects in the 2018 draft so far. He holds scouting grades of […]

Marlins Select Connor Scott with Pick 13

The Miami Marlins have selected outfielder Connor Scott with pick No. 13 in the MLB amateur draft out of high school. Scott went to high school near Tampa and is a raw, long-term upside pick. Scott is said to have a line-drive swing that needs a few adjustments, along with development in his body, in […]

Travis Swaggerty Selected 10th Overall by Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected outfielder Travis Swaggerty 10th overall in the MLB amateur draft. Swaggerty does a little bit of everything and has drawn comparisons to the likes of Adam Eaton and Odubel Herrera. Swaggerty needs to cut down on his swing-and-miss percentage in order for him to reach his maximum potential. If he […]

Kyler Murray Selected Ninth Overall By Athletics

With the ninth overall selection in the 2018 MLB Amateur draft, the Oakland Athletics selected 20-year-old outfielder Kyler Murray out of Oklahoma University as a sophomore. Standing at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Murray holds the potential to be a balanced power/contact, high-speed leadoff man in the outfield, most likely at center field for the Athletics. Murray […]

Ronald AcunaHas Not Resumed Baseball Activities Yet

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (knee) has not resumed baseball activities. Braves beat writer Dave O'Brien reported that Acuna has progressed but is still sore. Acuna will require a rehab assignment after he resumes baseball activities, which could come later this week. After watching the injury, Acuna seemed to catch a break by only being out […]

Jerred Kelenic Selected Sixth Overall by Mets

The New York Mets have selected outfielder Jerred Kelenic sixth overall in the MLB amateur draft out of high school. Kelenic is just 18 years old but is extremely athletic. He needs to add some muscle, which will come as he continues to develop, but he has the speed to play center field and the […]

Mac Williamson Sitting On Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will rest Monday evening versus the Diamondbacks. Williamson is hitting .226 with no home runs since his return from the disabled list. Hunter Pence will replace Williamson and bat seventh. Pence is worth a dart throw in DFS, as there are not many games Monday and opposing pitcher Zack […]

J.D. Martinez Expected to Play Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is expected to return on Tuesday, according to manager Alex Cora. Martinez left Sunday's game due to back spasms, but it's considered a day-to-day type of issue. Fantasy owners can breathe for now, but double check before Tuesday's contest that Martinez does indeed return to the lineup.

Ben Gamel Takes Seven-Game Hitting Steak Into Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel will look to extend his hitting streak to eight games when the team opens up a series with the division-leading Astros on Tuesday. Gamel has taken his opportunity for more playing time and run with it, going 19-for-46 (.413) since May 16. He has at least one hit in 13 […]