
Bryan Reynolds Heads To The Bench On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team closes out a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Reynolds is slashing .175/.280/.322 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 19 runs over 43 games this season. He's just 6-for-40 so far through September. Rookie third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is […]

Starling Marte Getting The Day Off On Wednesday
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Mike Kickham and the Boston Red Sox. Monte Harrison is starting in Marte's typical center field post and batting ninth in the game. Since being acquired by the Marlins at the start of September, Marte is slashing .266/.288/.484 with […]

Joc Pederson Placed On Family Medical Emergency List
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is being placed on the Family Medical Emergency List and will not be part of the team for at least the next few days. The Dodgers are facing San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon on Wednesday, so Pederson wasn't going to be starting in Wednesday's game anyways. Pederson has been […]

Adam Eaton Taken Out Of Wednesday's Game
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was removed midway through Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after apparently suffering an injury while making a catch in the field. Josh Harrison entered the game to replace him. Eaton was 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving the game. It's been a rough year for Eaton who is […]

David Dahl Starting In Right Field On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is starting in right field and hitting seventh in Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Dahl sat out the team's previous two games, which both featured left-handed opposing starting pitchers. Dahl will face the right-handed Mike Fiers on Wednesday. Dahl is just 4-for-28 against lefties this year. He hasn't been […]

Brandon Nimmo Hits Seventh Home Run
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit his seventh home run of the season, accounting for the Mets only run in their 4-1 loss to the Phillies on Tuesday. Nimmo went 2-for-5 in the contest. He is now hitting .263 on the season with a .388 on-base percentage to go with seven homers and 13 […]

Jeff McNeil With Three More Hits On Tuesday
New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (stomach) was back in the lineup on Tuesday and went 3-for-4 in the Mets 4-1 loss to the Phillies. McNeil had left the Mets game on Sunday against Toronto due to gastrointestinal discomfort. Fortunately, McNeil did not miss any time due to the issue. McNeil, who remains red-hot […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 9/16
We are rounding third base and on our way to finish this 2020 sprint season. Every move made is magnified immensely, and the slightest transaction wins categories. So without any further adieu, let's get to those streamers to help us win big in 2020. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/16/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Tonight's main slate features nine games to choose from. There are plenty of high-end starting pitching options available, which feels like a rare sight at this point in the season. There aren't too many chalky stack options to pick hitters from, so there will be plenty of hitter combinations to get creative with. I'll be providing […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/16/20 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/16/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight. There are some aces pitching in Jacob deGrom, Lucas Giolito, and Gerrit Cole, as well as […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/16/20 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/16 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 check […]

Stephen Piscotty Considered Day-To-Day
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) is considered day-to-day, according to trainer Nick Paparesta. The 29-year-old was absent from Tuesday's starting lineup after crashing into the outfield wall on Monday. Thankfully, it seems Piscotty managed to avoid any significant injury, and he will likely be back in the coming days. If he does miss any […]

Marwin Gonzalez Available Off Bench On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (illness) is available to pinch hit during Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 31-year-old missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Even with a clean bill of health, it has been a season to forget for Gonzalez. He is slashing .213/.286/.333 with 19 RBI through 43 games, […]

Teoscar Hernandez Could Return Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (ribs) could rejoin the starting lineup as soon as Thursday, per manager Charlie Montoyo, with the club’s home run leader set to face righty Matt Shoemaker in live batting practice on Wednesday. Hernandez ran the bases Tuesday, and so long as he comes out of each step feeling well, he […]

Stephen Piscotty Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty was not among the club’s starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against Colorado after he left play Monday due to a sprained right knee. Robbie Grossman remains in the lineup in his place, batting third while playing at Coors Field, making him a highly-appealing DFS commodity. With Matt Chapman (hip) set […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the September 15th 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 […]

Giants-Mariners Contests Postponed Tuesday, Wednesday
The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners have had their contests planned for Tuesday and Wednesday at T-Mobile Park postponed due to poor air quality in the Pacific Northwest stemming from the string of wildfires that have caused significant smoke in the area. The clubs were scheduled for a two-game set, which will now be […]

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano Rejoin Lineup Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario and first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano were both back among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against Chicago and rookie right-hander Dane Dunning. Rosario (elbow) and Sano (neck) were both out of the mix Monday due to their respective ailments, with the club’s lineup looking like its usual self Tuesday, […]

Yankees Activate Giancarlo Stanton On Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) was activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing more than a month with a hamstring strain. The Yankees plan to ease Stanton back into the lineup with inconsistent playing time over the next week, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on Stanton’s playing time before inserting […]

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar On Tuesday
New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Tuesday. Andujar’s playing time was getting squeezed with the returns of Gio Urshela, Giancarlo Stanton, and Aaron Judge, but it’s surprising to see the Yankees option him after the 25-year-old posted a .837 OPS over 13 games since […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 15, 2020
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/15 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 check […]

Ramon Laureano Drives In Two, Scores Run
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus Seattle. Laureano had been struggling mightily coming into the game, with just two hits in his previous 28 at-bats, and he has been dropped to the bottom of the order from the two-spot […]

Steve Cohen Signs Agreement To Buy The Mets
Steve Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager of Point72 Asset Management, has signed an agreement with Sterling Equities to buy a majority stake in the New York Mets. The transaction is subject to the approval of the other Major League Baseball owners and is worth slightly more than $2.4 billion. Once ratified, Cohen will own […]

DJ Stewart Continues To Hit Monday, Plates Four
Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart continued his hot streak in Monday's 14-1 win over the Braves. Stewart went 2-for-5 with a single, a three-run home run, four RBI, and two strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been one of baseball's hottest hitters in September, batting an impressive .371 with seven HR and 12 RBI. At this point, […]

Austin Hays Collects Two Hits In Return From Injured List
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (rib) returned from the injured list on Monday after recovering from a fractured rib and went 2-for-4 with two singles and a walk in a 14-1 win over the Braves. Hays had been out since the middle of August after getting hit by a pitch and running into an outfield wall. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
After one of the quirkier schedules that we’ve seen all season during 2020 on Monday, we return Tuesday with a slate chock full of options. Yu Darvish headlines a pitching slate that is more upside than safe floor. With a Coors Field contest on the slate, fantasy managers will, as always when the hitter's haven […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 9/15
The MLB season is filled with ups and downs, but the key to success is to find some gems to stream! Today we're going to stack four Rays against a struggling Nationals' pitcher! When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching matchup. With pitchers, I account for the […]

Kyle Lewis Hits 10th Homer Monday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Monday's win over the Athletics. Lewis had been hitless in his last four games and has seen his batting average drop to .293. Lewis has also seen his strikeout rate start to creep back up with 12 strikeouts […]

Yankees To Ease Giancarlo Stanton Back Into Lineup
The New York Yankees are expected to ease outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) back into the lineup, and he’s unlikely to play more than two games in a row for his first week back with the team. The Yankees expect to activate Stanton sometime this week, and the 30-year-old has been taking at-bats at the team’s […]

Travis Blankenhorn Receives First Big League Call-Up
Minnesota Twins second baseman/outfielder Travis Blankenhorn has been summoned to the active roster ahead of Monday’s contest against the White Sox and will make his Major League debut when he first gets into action. Blankenhorn has never played above Double-A, having compiled a .787 OPS across two Minor League levels last year. Ranked as the […]