Matt Beaty Starting At First Base For NLCS Game 6

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Matt Beaty is getting the start at first base for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night. Beaty is hitting eighth against Atlanta Braves right-handed starter Ian Anderson. In 234 plate appearances during the regular season, the 28-year-old hit .270 with a .363 on-base percentage, seven […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (10/23/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The Astros are heading to the World Series as the representatives for the American League, which leaves us with the National League Championship Series tonight. The series shifts back to Atlanta as Chris Taylor (three homers, six RBI) powered the Dodgers to an 11-2 win in Game 5. It's do-or-die time for the Dodgers as […]

Shed Long Jr. Among Players Outrighted Off Mariners Roster

Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. (shin) was one of a number of players outrighted off the 40-man roster Friday. Utility man Sam Haggerty, pitcher Darren McCaughan, outfielder Marcus Wilson, and pitcher Ryan Weber were also sent to Triple-A. Long Jr. and Weber have both elected free agency. It's been a tough road for […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/22/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, Rotoballers! The entire ALCS was flipped on its head within 24 hours as the Astros took games 4 and 5 to put themselves in the driver's seat for their third World Series appearance in the last five years. Still, Boston is more than capable of winning two straight, and I expect another back and […]

Eddie Rosario Hitting Leadoff For NLCS Game 5

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario is hitting leadoff on Thursday in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed opener Joe Kelly. Rosario previously hit fifth in Atlanta's Game 4 win with shortstop Dansby Swanson batting leadoff. The outfielder hit .259 with a .305 on-base percentage, 14 home […]

Chris Taylor Starting At Third Base For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor is getting the start at third base on Thursday for Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Taylor is batting seventh and will match up with Atlanta Braves left-handed starter Max Fried. The veteran has one hit and a walk in nine career plate appearances against Fried. He's […]

AJ Pollock Back In The Lineup For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is in the lineup on Thursday night for Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. The veteran is starting in left field after beginning Wednesday's Game 4 loss on the bench. He'll bat fifth against left-handed starter Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves. In Los Angeles' Game 1 […]

Cody Bellinger In Center Field For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger is getting the start in center field for the fifth game of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night. Bellinger is hitting eighth against the Atlanta Braves and left-handed starter Max Fried. It'll be Bellinger's first start of the series in the outfield after starting […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Braves Roster Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler returned to the team's roster for the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 5 on Thursday after being cleared from MLB's COVID-19 list. Soler will replace top prospect Cristian Pache on the NLCS roster for the remainder of the series. Soler hasn't played in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/21/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The Braves are in L.A. for a chance to play their way into the World Series. They took a commanding 3-1 series lead at Chavez Ravine last night on the back of Eddie Rosario. The ALCS is on a travel day, so we shift into showdown mode for tonight's tilt at Dodger Stadium. For showdown […]

Nick Castellanos Expected To Opt Out Of Contract

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is expected to opt out of his deal with $34 million and two years left. He's still only 29 years old and had a .939 OPS for the Reds in 2021, and Cincinnati retains interest in keeping the All-Star around. Castellanos has a $16 million player option for the 2022 […]

Eddie Rosario Hitting Fifth For NLCS Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario is starting in left field and batting fifth on Wednesday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. Rosario is hitting .400 with a .464 on-base percentage in 27 plate appearances this postseason. He's been particularly productive as of late, with five hits and a pair of walks in […]

Jose Siri Starting In Center Field For ALCS Game 5

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri is in the starting lineup on Wednesday for Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Chris Sale. Siri started Houston's Game 3 loss, going hitless in three plate appearances. The outfielder's appearance in the third game of the series was his first […]

Michael Brantley Hitting .219 Against Lefties This Season

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will hit second in the team's crucial Game 5 matchup against the Red Sox in the ALCS. Brantley is 3-for-8 with three runs batted in since the series moved to Boston but will have a difficult matchup against left-handed starter Chris Sale. The veteran is hitting .306 during the postseason […]

Kyle Tucker Leads Astros In Playoff RBI

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start and hit sixth Wednesday in Game 5 of the ALCS. Tucker has driven in runs in each of his last three games against the Red Sox and leads the Astros with 12 runs batted in through eight postseason games. Tucker has parlayed a fantastic second half in the […]

Hunter Renfroe Scores Twice, Steals A Base

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe didn't record a hit in Monday's ALCS Game 3 victory over the Houston Astros, but he did contribute two walks, two runs, and a stolen base in four plate appearances. Renfroe has not enjoyed a strong postseason thus far, with just seven hits in 31 at-bats. He's doubled twice, […]

J.D. Martinez Homers Again In ALCS Game 3

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez continued his hot hitting in Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Martinez has now recorded 11 hits in 27 postseason at-bats this season with three homers, 10 RBI, and four runs scored. […]

Kyle Schwarber Gives Boston Another Slam

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit Boston's third grand slam in two days in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros on Monday. He smacked a 3-0 pitch over the wall to put Boston up 4-0, a lead they never relinquished in a 12-3 victory. It was his only hit in […]

Jose Siri Isn't Starting ALCS Game 4

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri isn't in the lineup for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. Siri previously started Houston's Game 3 loss in center field, going hitless in three plate appearances. The outfielder hit .304 with a .347 on-base percentage, four home runs, and three stolen bases in 49 plate appearances during […]

Chas McCormick In The Lineup For ALCS Game 4

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is in the lineup for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The center fielder returns to the lineup after starting Game 3 on the bench. McCormick hit .257 with a .319 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and four stolen bases in 320 plate appearances during the regular season. […]

Chris Taylor In Left Field For NLCS Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor is starting in left field on Tuesday for the third game of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves. Taylor started Game 2 at third base but is back in the outfield for a matchup with the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. He's batting eighth for […]

AJ Pollock Not Starting NLCS Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock isn't in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. The outfielder hit .297 with a .355 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and nine stolen bases in 422 plate appearances during the regular season. The 33-year-old hit a double and scored a run in four […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 10/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have two Championship Series games on the main slate for the MLB Playoffs tonight. The Braves and Dodgers are set to go for Game 3 of their series, with the Dodgers looking to hold serve by […]

Aaron Boone Returning To Yankees On Three-Year Contract

The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they are bringing back manager Aaron Boone on a three-year contract through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025. Boone has compiled 328 victories in the regular season since being named the skipper before the start of the 2018 campaign, though postseason success has eluded him […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/19/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The number of days with more than one game going on in baseball is dwindling fast. We have Game 4 of the ALCS in Boston with the Sox up 2-1. We have Game 3 of the NLCS out west with the Braves taking both games in Atlanta before heading west. It's going to be a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/18/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! It's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, and the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox are tied at one game apiece. The series shifts to Fenway Park for the next three nights after the Red Sox slugged their way to taking over the home-field advantage with a 9-5 win in Game […]

J.D. Martinez Provides Grand Slam

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez got Game 2 started off on the right foot Saturday, as he delivered a grand slam in the top of the first inning. He also singled in five at-bats. The former Astro has a 1.112 OPS with two homers and eight RBI through his first 23 at-bats of […]

Enrique Hernandez With Yet Another Homer

Boston Red Sox utility man Enrique Hernandez continued his record-setting run in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a hit-by-pitch and two runs scored in the 9-5 victory. He has produced a 1.608 OPS with five homers, nine RBI and nine runs scored in 32 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 10/17/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The difference in the single-game MLB formats is immense between FanDuel and DraftKings, so let's get that sorted out first. FanDuel doesn't allow you to select a pitcher and has two multiplier spots: an "MVP" counting for […]

Cody Bellinger On The Bench For NLCS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger isn't in the starting lineup for the first game of the National League Championship Series. The 26-year-old is hitting .294 with a .368 on-base percentage in 19 plate appearances this postseason, but he'll move to the bench on Saturday. Los Angeles is starting Albert Pujols at […]