Joey Gallo Wears The Golden Sombrero Against The A's

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo had the unfortunate honor of a golden sombrero against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday evening. In a 6-4 loss to the A's, Gallo went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. The slugger is now batting .278 with a .992 OPS through 10 games with three home runs, eight RBI, and six walks... Read More

Franchy Cordero Battling Minor Wrist Ailment

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero was scratched ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Cubs after injuring his wrist in batting practice. Manager Mike Matheny said his wrist "tightened up" during the pregame, but he doesn't believe there is any structural damage. Cordero is off to a sluggish start with his new team with four... Read More

Brian Anderson Hits A Home Run On Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Brian Anderson hit his second home run of the season in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header against the Baltimore Orioles. Anderson's solo shot was the only run of the game, as the Marlins went on to win 1-0 on their way to a sweep of the double header. Anderson is hitting... Read More

Brett Gardner Homers Again

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Garnder hit his third home run of the season in the first game of a double-header on Wednesday, and all three of his hits have now been homers. Not much of a power hitter historically, Gardner’s 5.1% home run rate from last season shattered his previous career-high of 3.1%. Although... Read More

Jo Adell Batting Seventh Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is batting seventh again on Wednesday after doing so in his MLB debut as well. It’s not an ideal batting spot for the top prospect, but Adell should continue to see regular playing time in the Los Angeles outfield after slashing .289/.359/.475 in the minor leagues last season. As... Read More

Billy Hamilton Records 300th Career Stolen Base Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Billy Hamilton drew the start Wednesday and immediately made an impact by swiping his first bag since being acquired earlier in the week. Hamilton, who made a name for himself as an electric base runner during his time with the Reds from 2013-18, has now amassed 300 stolen bases in his... Read More

Bryce Harper In Lineup For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is in the starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. There was a slight scare that something was wrong with 27-year-old after he left early from the first game. It seems as though the Phillies were just cautious with their star slugger, as... Read More

Michael Brantley Likely Out Until Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (quad) is expected to be sidelined until Friday, at the earliest, according to Houston Chronicle writer Chandler Chrome. Astros manager Dusty Baker wants to rest Brantley's injured quad until their weekend series against the Oakland Athletics. It is an unfortunate absence for fantasy owners, as Brantley has been raking to... Read More

Bryce Harper Leaves Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper was replaced in the bottom of the sixth inning after reaching on a fielder's choice in the top half. Harper beat out a throw but manager Joe Girardi signaled for the trainer to check on him, though he did stay in the game at the time. In the bottom half... Read More

Brewers Give Slumping Christian Yelich The Night Off

The Milwaukee Brewers will give struggling outfielder Christian Yelich the day off on Wednesday versus the White Sox. The former National League MVP has been off to an abysmal start to the 2020 season. The outfielder has just three hits in 34 at-bats with one home run and three RBI. Mark Mathias will replace Yelich... Read More

Mookie Betts Remains Out

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (finger) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. Betts has been dealing with swelling in his finger and has been sidelined since exiting Sunday’s game. Betts was expected to return Wednesday, but the Dodgers will give him another day off with an off day on Thursday. Betts could return... Read More

Delino DeShields Close To Returning

Cleveland Indians outfielder Delino DeShields (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the team in the next day or two. The speedster was part of the haul that sent Corey Kluber to Texas, but was placed in the injured list with an undisclosed injury prior to Opening Day. DeShields did test positive at the beginning of summer... Read More

Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr. Both Sit Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox are loading up their lineup Wednesday against Rays left-hander Ryan Yarbrough with right-handed bats by benching left-handed-hitting outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. The move allows Jose Peraza to start in left field and Kevin Pillar to move into the leadoff spot in the batting order. Benintendi has been in... Read More

Jeff McNeil Out Of Starting Lineup For Third Straight Day

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil is out of Wednesday’s lineup against the Nationals and right-hander Max Scherzer with what McNeil himself as described as a “very minor” intercostal strain. McNeil’s absence will be his third straight, paving the way for J.D. Davis to hold down the hot corner. A key cog at the... Read More

Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton and first baseman Miguel Sano are both out of Wednesday's lineup against the Pirates. Buxton ended a four-game hitless streak on Tuesday with an RBI single but still seems to be feeling the effects of his foot injury at the plate. Sano tagged an RBI double on Tuesday, though he's... Read More

Juan Soto In Starting Lineup Wednesday For First Time In 2020

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is back among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Mets and right-hander Rick Porcello. Soto missed each of the team’s first 12 games due to positive COVID-19 tests, but he has since been cleared and will hit cleanup in a favorable setting against a righty that has... Read More

Nick Markakis Rejoins Braves For 2020 Year, Activated Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis had initially backed out of the 2020 campaign due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, but after an appeal to the league office, he was granted the right to return. Markakis’ arrival comes the same day as Ozzie Albies (wrist) and Matt Adams (hamstring) hit the injured list, meaning that... Read More

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 5, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/5/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate on tap tonight with some decent pitching, and more importantly, Coors Field is in play. The value will be... Read More

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 5th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics... Read More

Austin Riley Smacks Three-Run Shot On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. While Riley's power is unquestioned, his .138 batting average leaves a lot to be desired. Likewise, his 11 strikeouts through 29 at-bats are also a concerning trend. Until he figures... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Four Times Against Blue Jays

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored, and his first stolen base during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 22-year-old has rebounded from his dismal start to the 2020 campaign, as he is now slashing .467/.579/.867 since the beginning of August. Acuna is one of... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/5/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate on FanDuel starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers ten games. There are plenty of enticing stacks to consider and lots of hitting values across the board. In this article, I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/5/2020. Be sure to also check out all the MLB player news including... Read More

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 8/5

With many leagues switching to daily transactions, streamers are in high demand. Wednesday's schedule has just what you're seeking. In today's article, the hitting streamers will focus on a hot-hitting catcher, a youthful outfielder on the rise, and a utility player forced into full-time action. On the other side, the pitching streamers are three pitchers... Read More

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 5, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/5 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup                                                Sample DraftKings Lineup         ... Read More

Ben Gamel Smashes Two-Run Homer Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ben Gamel went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox. His fifth-inning shot off Lucas Giolito briefly gave the Brewers the lead, but it was the only offense the team could muster on the night. Gamel has taken full advantage of Lorenzo Cain's decision to... Read More

Michael Conforto Remains Hot

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-4 with a two run home run in the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. Conforto, who homered off of Patrick Corbin, now has two home runs on the season which are both off of left handed pitchers. On the season, Conforto is batting .318/.412/.500, with... Read More

Mike Trout’s First At-Bat As Father Results In Homer

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners and promptly cranked a home run in his first at-bat since becoming a father. Trout had been out of the lineup since July 29 attending to the birth of his son. Upon his return, he now has significant protection in... Read More

Justin Upton, Brian Goodwin To Platoon Upon Jo Adell’s Arrival

When the Los Angeles Angels called up top prospect Jo Adell, while also welcoming back Mike Trout, the number’s game in the outfield began to become apparent. Justin Upton and Brian Goodwin would be ceding way to the future of the team’s outfield, and per manager Joe Maddon, the two will now be platooning in... Read More

Nick Castellanos Continues Mashing

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos continued his torrid stretch in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. He went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber. Castellanos now has homered in two straight games, giving him six on the year, to go along with a .368 average, 10 runs, and... Read More

Joc Pederson Leading Off Again On Tuesday

For the second straight game, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson will set the table for the team. Pederson got his first start as a leadoff hitter on Monday and wound up going yard for the first time this year. Pederson has one of the best power bats on the Dodgers and has proven he... Read More