FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/13/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings, RotoBallers, and thanks for checking out my MLB DFS picks for this fantastic Friday slate! I'm filling in for my good friend Juan Carlos Blanco who usually drops his FanDuel knowledge for us on Fridays and I will do my best to help you get those lineups started with some good plays. With 14 […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes Hitless In Thursday's Loss

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 7-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The Rockies mustered just four hits against Giants starter Logan Webb and company and Blackmon did not collect one of them. The veteran outfielder has been scuffling at the plate over the last 15 […]

Connor Joe Reaches Twice In Defeat

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe went 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in a 7-0 shutout loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. There weren't many highlights for the Rockies in this one as they were blanked by Logan Webb and company. Joe was the only member of the Rockies to reach base […]

Adam Engel Day-To-Day With Groin Tightness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (groin) is considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with right groin tightness versus the New York Yankees, according to the team. Engel was removed for White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia in the top of the eighth inning as a defensive replacement in right field. The 29-year-old was in the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits 18th Homer On Thursday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-5 with a homer and two RBI during a 9-8 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The four-time All-Star returned to the lineup after a rest day on Wednesday and slugged a two-run, go-ahead homer off of White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks in the […]

Robbie Grossman Blasts His 18th Home Run

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman helped the team complete a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a solo home run. The home run was his 18th of the year. He is in the midst of the best power season of his career as his previous career-high […]

Eloy Jimenez Goes Deep, Drives In Three In Iowa

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI during a 9-8 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday. The 24-year-old took Yankees starting pitcher Andrew Heaney deep during the third inning for a two-run shot and his sixth of the season. The South Sider has been a force […]

Aaron Judge Homers Twice, Drives In Five

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, and a walk during a 9-8 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The 29-year-old took White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn deep for a three-run shot in the third inning and relief pitcher Liam Hendriks in the ninth for […]

Tyler Naquin Homers, Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Naquin took former Cleveland teammate Josh Tomlin deep as part of a five-run third inning. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .246 with 14 homers, 39 runs, 60 RBI, and five steals in what […]

Jesse Winker Hits Grand Slam In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a big game in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Winker fell just a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the win. The veteran outfielder continues to chug along in his career year, hitting .309 with 32 doubles, 24 homers, […]

Cavan Biggio Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. He's been sidelined since August 3 with back and neck discomfort. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .215/.316/.350 with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored, and three stolen bases over 77 games. Biggio is eligible […]

The Outsiders: Prospect Hitters to Know for Deep Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest update where I highlight prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty leagues, you always […]

Jake Fraley Hits Eighth Homer Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley went deep for the eighth time this season in Thursday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. It was his only hit in three at-bats. Fraley has been on a slide over his last 15 games with just a .562 OPS in that time, but this home run gives him eight homers […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 20

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 20

This column is always focused on the future when we look at the new prospects coming up through the various farm systems each week. Today I get to see a piece of baseball history when I go to my first ever game at Wrigley Field this afternoon. And even as a die-hard White Sox fan, […]

Starling Marte Continues To Dazzle For A's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-3 with three RBI in a blowout win at Cleveland on Thursday. It was Marte's seventh multi-hit effort in 12 games with the A's as Oakland has been on fire since acquiring his services at the trade deadline. In all that time on base, Marte has eight steals without […]

Juan Soto Walks Five Times In Doubleheader

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto drew five walks in seven plate appearances in Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. Following the trade deadline fire-sale, there simply isn't much punch left in the Washington offense, giving teams the option to pitch around Soto in favor of other options. This'll keep his already-excellent on-base percentage high, […]

Patrick Wisdom Continues To Hit For Power

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's blowout loss versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Wisdom was part of back-to-back home runs with Frank Schwindel in the bottom of the seventh inning off of Daniel Norris. Wisdom has been one of the success stories of this year's waiver wire pickups […]

Kole Calhoun Lands On 10-Day IL Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. Calhoun had exited Wednesday's game early due to injury after drawing a walk in his lone plate appearance. It's been an injury-plagued season for Calhoun, who has been […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 20

The weeks have flown by and we're already entering Week 20 of the baseball season. The fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before you know it. Generally speaking, it's been a down year for rookies. We've seen some impressive performances – especially on the pitching side with the likes of Trevor Rogers and Luis Garcia […]

Bryce Harper Blasts 21st Homer Of Season On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-2 with a home run in a win over the Dodgers on Thursday. Harper also walked twice and scored a second run to account for all the offense Philly would need on the afternoon. The 28-year-old has catapulted himself into the NL MVP race with a monster second half […]

Brandon Nimmo Drives In Four In First Game On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo drove in all four runs in the Mets 4-1 win over the Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday. Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, scored once, and (as mentioned) had four RBI. Despite struggling at the plate over the first week of August, Nimmo […]

Dylan Carlson Leaves With Wrist Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right wrist discomfort, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury. Carlson has had a solid second year with the Cardinals this season, hitting .260 with a .341 […]

Nick Castellanos Isn't Starting On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the team's lineup on Thursday. Castellanos is hitting .319 with a .375 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 400 plate appearances this season but won't start against Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller. It'll be Aristides Aquino getting the start in right field. Aquino […]

Brandon Marsh Stays Quiet

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his disastrous rookie season on Wednesday, striking out four times in four at-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays. He now has a 39.5 K% during 24 games this year. To go along with that, Marsh is slashing .155/.259/.211 with no home runs and two stolen bases. There is […]

Jo Adell Records Two Hits Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored during Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He's had a decent start to his season, hitting .290 with a .419 slugging and one stolen base, but has yet to hit a home run in eight games. There are […]

Avisail Garcia Isn't Starting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hand) isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday. Garcia left Wednesday's game with a bruised hand and isn't starting today's contest against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Per a tweet from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Garcia and first baseman Rowdy Tellez "could probably play […]

Guillermo Heredia Blasts Homer On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia had a clutch two-run home run off the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He went 1-for-5 at the plate with a two-run blast off lefty Wade Miley in the second inning. Those were an important two runs in what ended up being a 8-6 win for Atlanta. Heredia has been mediocre […]

Randy Arozarena Retreats To The Bench Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting in Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He will get the day off after starting the last two games since returning from the COVID injured list on Tuesday. The 2020 ALCS MVP went 3-for-8 with two doubles, a walk, and a run scored during that stretch. […]

Hunter Renfroe Drives In Four From Two-Spot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe was elevated to the second spot in the lineup Wednesday night, and he responded by going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk four RBI, and three runs scored. The Red Sox had it all working in a 20-8 blowout win against the Tampa Bay Rays, and Renfroe was right […]