Miguel Andujar Not On Club’s Wild-Card Series Roster

New York Yankees utilityman Miguel Andujar was not included on the team’s wild-card series roster versus Cleveland. Andujar has struggled to see playing time throughout the 2020 season due to the depth that New York possesses, with his latest absence also due to a lack of potential at-bats. In the 21 regular season games that […]

Alex Kirilloff Makes Wild-Card Roster, Rich Hill Left Off

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Alex Kirilloff has the potential to make his major league and playoff debut simultaneously after having been added to the club’s wild-card series roster Tuesday. Correspondingly, left-handed pitcher Rich Hill was left off after having started Sunday, although he’d be a sure-fire candidate to return for the ALDS should Minnesota advance. Kirilloff, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Cleared To Bat Leadoff For Game 1 Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (wrist) may have been absent from the club’s regular-season finale, but that appears to have been a precautionary move, as manager Brian Snitker confirmed Acuna’s presence atop the lineup for Wednesday. Acuna will be tasked with facing National League Cy Young contender Trevor Bauer, but he’ll likely retain one […]

Bradley Zimmer Joins Playoff Roster, Adam Plutko Left Off

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer has made the club’s wild-card series roster against the Yankees, with right-handed pitcher Adam Plutko not among the group. Zimmer has not appeared since Aug. 20 as the club has attempted to give him at-bats at their alternate training site after he posted a .603 OPS in 50 plate appearances […]

Eloy Jimenez Won’t Start Game 1

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (foot) will be absent from the lineup in Game 1 of the White Sox's wild-card series. Jimenez did some work on Monday and was hopeful that he would be in the lineup Tuesday, but it will be outfielder Leury Garcia taking his spot and batting eighth. Garcia will make his […]

Chad Pinder Earns Game 1 Start, Stephen Piscotty Available

Oakland Athletics utilityman Chad Pinder will start in the designated hitter slot for Game 1 of the wild-card series against the White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito. Stephen Piscotty will begin the game on the bench but is available to pinch hit, as it appears Oakland prefers the matchup of Pinder against Giolito. Having rejoined […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 29th, 2020

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Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 28th 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 […]

Reviewing Kyle Bishop's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

My bold predictions for the 2020 season were published on March 4, or roughly a week before everything went to hell. At the time, nobody knew that we'd be left with a 60-game sprint as opposed to the usual marathon of 162. The shortened season obviously changed the calculus a great deal, but it can […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/29/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/29/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's playoff time, baby! With the expanded roster, we are looking at a four-game slate with loads of aces on the docket. So steer […]

Leury Garcia Recovering From Thumb Surgery

Chicago White Sox utility man Leury Garcia (thumb) looked good during a workout on Sunday and took some swings in a simulated game during a workout on Monday. The switch-hitter has been out since Aug. 10 after having surgery to fix a severed ligament in his left thumb. Garcia was put on the 45-day injured […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/29/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After what seemed to be a long shot three months ago, playoff baseball returns Tuesday. As opposed to the slobberknocker of competition that is ahead Wednesday, and potentially Thursday, we get a quick dip in the water with a four-game American League bonanza. As can be expected with Game 1’s across the board, aces will […]

Eloy Jimenez Thinks He'll Start In Game 1

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (foot) thinks he'll start in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the A's on Tuesday despite missing last weekend with a mid-foot sprain. Jimenez did some sprints, took part in batting practice and went through throwing and fielding drills on Monday and feels much improved. The 23-year-old could […]

Dominic Smith Sits Out Final Two Games Of Season

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith sat out the final two games of the 2020 season after he barreled into the outfield fence attempting to make a play in the first game of a doubleheader against the Nationals on Saturday. Smith finished his impressive 2020 breakout season with a .316/.377/.616 line, 10 home runs, […]

Kyle Lewis Steals Fifth Base Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and three strikeouts in Sunday's season finale against the Athletics. Lewis started the season as one of the hottest hitters in baseball but reality caught up to him in the second half. Lewis has seen his batting average drop from .291 to […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting Out Season Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) is sitting out the team's season finale against the Atlanta Braves. Tzu-Wei Lin is getting the start in right field while Jackie Bradley Jr. is leading off in the game. Verdugo was dealing with hamstring tightness over the past few weeks, but still mostly managed to play through […]

Kevin Pillar Sitting Out On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kevin Pillar is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sam Hilliard is getting the start in center field and batting eighth in the game. Through 24 games with Colorado this year, Pillar slashed .308/.351/.451 with two home runs, 13 RBI, 14 runs and four stolen […]

Wil Myers Back In The Lineup On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (quadriceps) was removed from the second game of Friday's double-header after he was dealing with quad tightness. He then went on to sit out Saturday's game. Fortunately, he'll be back in action for the team's regular season finale, playing right field and batting fourth. Myers has rebounded well from […]

Trent Grisham Sitting Out Season Finale

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is not in the starting lineup for the team's season finale against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Jurickson Profar is getting the start in center field, while Fernando Tatis Jr. is moving up to the leadoff spot in the game. Grisham has been a revelation for the Padres […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (wrist) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup as a precaution. The team has reported that he is dealing with left wrist irritation. It sounds like something minor for the Braves star. Nick Markakis is filling in at right field in the game, while Ozzie Albies is moving into the […]

Michael Brantley Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is back in the starting lineup on Sunday after getting a routine day off on Saturday. Brantley and the Astros face Jordan Lyles and the Texas Rangers in their season finale. It's been a solid year for the 33-year-old veteran, who is slashing .298/.362/.476 with five home runs, 22 RBI […]

Clint Frazier Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Brett Gardner is getting the start in left field, where Frazier has made most of his starts lately. Frazier has really struggled lately, going just 1-for-20 over his past six games, striking out 11 times over […]

Teoscar Hernandez Sitting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is getting the final game of the regular season off in order to rest up for the playoffs. Jonathan Davis is getting the start in right field and batting eighth in the game. Hernandez finishes the regular season with a slash line of .289/.340/.579 to go along with 16 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/27/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday is the final day of the regular season, and this includes a big slate. My suggestion is to grab a valued arm that can snatch up a W, then load up on bats for a fun day of home runs! The matchups to take advantage of being in Cleveland, New York(Mets), and the Cubs/White […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 27, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/27/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. And now, the end is near, and so we face the final curtain. My friends, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case of […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/27/20 (Premium Content)

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Jackie Bradley Jr. May Play Final Game With Boston Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is set to become a free agent at season’s end, and while the possibility remains that he could return in 2021, recent comments have indicated that Bradley could be at peace with a new situation next year. Entering play Saturday, Bradley was having his best offensive season since […]

Harold Castro Departs Early Saturday With Apparent Injury

Detroit Tigers utilityman Harold Castro (back/hamstring) exited Saturday’s contest versus the Royals after appearing to injure his back/hamstrings on a swing. Castro missed time earlier this year due to a strained left hamstring, which may have been the cause, but he cedes way to Eric Haase, with Austin Romine shifting over to first base and […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Exits Saturday Early With Foot Ailment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (foot) exited Saturday’s game versus Baltimore early due to a left foot contusion. Prior to his exit, Gurriel struck out twice, dropping his average on the season to .294. Randal Grichuk entered the game in his place, with Jonathan Davis shifting over to left due to the precautionary […]

Mookie Betts Emerges As Elite DFS Play Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts entered the night as a difficult DFS play due to his immense price tag and stingy matchup with Angels right-hander Dylan Bundy. But after Bundy was scratched due to a finger injury and replaced by Julio Teheran, who boasts a 9.49 ERA, Betts stands out as one of the […]