Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and third baseman Anthony Rendon are both absent from Saturday’s starting nine against the Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin due to rest days. Manager Joe Maddon stated that he wants to get younger players a look over the final two games of the year, which indicates that Trout and […]

Chris Taylor Plays Way Into Larger Role For Playoffs

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor has compiled a career-high .867 OPS through his first 54 games this season, production that manager Dave Roberts revealed Saturday could make Taylor an everyday player for the playoffs. With Corey Seager back at shortstop full-time, second base and the outfield would figure to be the two spots where […]

Wil Myers Absent From Saturday’s Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (quad) is not among the club’s starting nine Saturday versus San Francisco and right-hander Johnny Cueto. Myers exited Friday’s game due to quad tightness, paving the way for both Tommy Pham and Jurickson Profar to hold down outfield spots. Myers has had a career year in 2020, delivering a […]

Baltimore Anticipates Trey Mancini Could Return For 2021

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias stated Saturday that the club could see a path in which first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini may be able to return as soon as Spring Training next year. Mancini has undergone treatment for colon cancer over the past handful of months, but has stated his intention to return to the […]

Josh Donaldson, Byron Buxton Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) and outfielder Byron Buxton (head) are not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday's contest versus Cincinnati and right-hander Luis Castillo. Donaldson left early Friday due to cramping in his right calf, which has already sidelined him for more than a month this season. Buxton was hit by […]

George Springer, Michael Brantley, Carlos Correa Sit Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley and shortstop Carlos Correa are all sitting to begin Saturday’s contest versus Texas and right-hander Kyle Gibson. Having assured themselves a spot in the 2020 postseason, Springer, Brantley, and Correa are merely getting a day of rest ahead of the Wild Card series opener Tuesday. Myles […]

Shin-Soo Choo Eyes Return In 2021, Will Prepare To Play

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is slated to become a free agent at the conclusion of the 2020 year. After signing a seven-year deal with the Rangers ahead of 2014, Choo will hit the free-agent market at 38 years old, yet he has made it clear that there is uncertainty surrounding ‘21, even as […]

Hunter Pence Announces Retirement Saturday

Veteran outfielder Hunter Pence announced Saturday that he would be hanging up his cleats after a 14-year career. Pence last played with the Giants this season, where he spent eight years and won two World Series titles. A four-time All-Star, Pence finished with nearly 1,800 career hits, a career .334 OBP, and 244 home runs. […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Bats Cleanup Saturday, Nate Lowe Sits

Tampa Bay Rays utilityman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo returns to the starting lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia and right-hander Zack Wheeler, as he’ll hold down the cleanup spot while manning the hot corner. With Tsutsugo in the lineup, Nate Lowe heads to the bench, having gone 3-for-27 over his last seven games. Having hit just .199 through his […]

Derek Hill Earns First Big League Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill will be among the starting nine Saturday versus Kansas City and right-hander Carlos Hernandez, marking the first start of his Major League career. Hill has been utilized primarily as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner through his first 14 big league appearances, having scored three runs without collecting a hit. He’ll […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 26th 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 […]

Joey Gallo Sees Power Production Tail Off In September

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has slashed just .160/.236/.321 during 24 games in September. With just three home runs in that stretch, his fantasy appeal has cratered, particularly in formats where strikeouts earn negative points for managers. Gallo has produced a whopping 35% K rate this year, which has led to a .191 xBA, both […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/26/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are just two days left in the regular season and with that come unpredictable lineup decisions as MLB teams clinch playoff spots and begin resting starters. This can create some tricky lineup decisions when setting DFS lineups but it can also lead to other strong values as cheaper players may hit higher in the […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 26, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/26/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. With the season gone in the blink of an eye, we've arrived at the penultimate slate of the regular season, with FanDuel and DraftKings […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 26, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Mike Tauchman Enters Game In Eighth Inning Again On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman scored a run as a pinch-runner against the Marlins on Friday. Tauchman has now entered the game in the eighth inning in each of the team’s last four games and six of the last seven, and he’s been relegated to a bench role with the Yankees reaching full health […]

Giancarlo Stanton Opts Into Deal With Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will opt into the final seven years and $218 million remaining on his contract, making him a Yankee well into the remainder of the decade. With an uncertain offseason facing many top stars, and injuries riddling Stanton’s tenure in New York, there was literal reason to believe that […]

Mets-Nationals Postponed Friday Due To Inclement Weather

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals have had their contest scheduled for Friday wiped out due to weather concerns. The two clubs will now play a doubleheader on Saturday, with the Mets retaining a slight chance to make the postseason. With both Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom set to make their final starts of […]

Hunter Renfroe Makes First Career Start At First Base Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe had played all of one career inning at first base entering play Friday, but that’s about to change. Tabbed to play first Friday against Philadelphia and right-hander Vince Velasquez, Renfroe will get a crack at the position as the team attempts to see if it could be a viable […]

Eloy Jimenez Expected To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (foot) is not in the plans for this weekend’s series versus the Cubs due to the foot injury that he sustained Thursday. The fact that Jimenez is merely day-to-day and not requiring a stint on the injured list likely bodes well for his chances of suiting up during the […]

Jorge Soler, Greg Holland Land On Injured List, Ending Year

Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) and right-handed pitcher Greg Holland (oblique) were both placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against Detroit, ending their respective 2020 campaigns. Soler played in 43 games and was unable to reclaim his epic power display from 2019, finishing the year with eight home […]

Cavan Biggio, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Not Starting Friday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. are absent from the club’s starting nine Friday against Baltimore and right-hander Jorge Lopez. With the Blue Jays already having clinched a playoff spot, manager Charlie Montoyo is getting a night off for two of the integral bats in his lineup. Biggio, who […]

Justin Upton Finishing Up Strong

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will try and wrap up a strong month of September against the Dodgers in the team's final series of the season. It was a disastrous start to the season for the veteran slugger, going 11-for-80 (.137) in his first 23 games this season. But Upton has bounced back in […]

Mike Trout Hitting .194 Last 10 Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will wrap up his 2020 season beginning Friday against the Dodgers. The Angels are, once again, not making a trip to the postseason but Trout has had another elite season. Despite hitting only .194 over his last 10 games, Trout is still slashing .306/.446/.583 in the month of September […]

Kyle Tucker Hitting .344 With RISP

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker heads into the final games of the regular season with a full head of steam. Astros fans have been waiting the past few seasons for Tucker's potential to come to fruition and it has finally happened in 2020. He leads the team with 42 runs batted in and is hitting […]

George Springer Finishing Up Strong

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is rounding into shape with the playoffs right around the corner. In the month of September, Springer is slashing an impressive .319/.380/.659 with nine home runs and 14 runs batted in. After a rough start to his season, Springer has bounced back nicely, posting a .598 slugging percentage over his […]

Michael Brantley Hitting .319 In September

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will begin a series with the Rangers on Friday as one of the hotter hitters in Houston's lineup. The veteran is hitting .357 over his last seven games and is slashing .319/.367/.516 in the month of September with 10 extra-base hits and 13 runs batted in. The Astros offense has […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/25/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 25th 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 […]

Dominic Smith With Two More Doubles On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith went 3-for-5 with two doubles in the Mets' 3-2 win over the Nationals on Thursday. Smith continues to build on what has become a bona fide breakout season for the 25-year old. He is now fourth in the National League with a 1.009 OPS and his 21 doubles […]