Justin Upton Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is in the starting lineup on Wednesday despite his awful start to the season. Manager Joe Maddon is trying to get Upton back on track after the 32-year-old posted a .100/.179/.200 slash line over his first 17 games, but Upton has shown few encouraging signs with a remarkably poor […]

Luis Arraez Has Sore Left Knee

Minnesota Twins second baseman, third baseman, and outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) is out of Wednesday’s lineup as he deals with a sore left knee, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Arraez’s early exit from Tuesday’s game was likely related to his knee issue, but the 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now and is likely to […]

Michael Brantley Will Start In Left Field After Returning From IL

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (leg) will reportedly start in left field instead of playing DH for the team once he returns from his stint on the injured list. Brantley is likely to return from the IL close to as soon as he’s eligible on August 22, and although he’d DHed frequently prior to landing […]

Taylor Jones Starting At DH On Wednesday

Houston Astros utility player Taylor Jones is starting at DH in place of the injured Yordan Alvarez on Wednesday. Alvarez is out for the season with knee issues, putting the everyday DH job for the Astros up for grabs. Jones made his MLB debut on July 26 this season, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout, but […]

Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […]

Jay Bruce, Jean Segura Likely To Return To Lineup Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce and second baseman Jean Segura were both absent from Wednesday’s contest against the Red Sox, but manager Joe Girardi said after the outing that both were likely to be back in the mix Thursday during a doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Bruce socked his fourth homer of 2020 on Tuesday, […]

Luis Robert Could Potentially Return To Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is out of the starting nine Wednesday due to a hand ailment that he sustained Tuesday. But manager Rick Renteria is optimistic that the club can get Robert back in the mix Thursday against Detroit and right-hander Spencer Turnbull, although there’s no guarantee. Robert has showcased his preternatural abilities […]

David Dahl Lands On Injured List, Brendan Rodgers Recalled

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the Astros due lower back soreness. To take his roster spot, the Rockies recalled top prospect Brendan Rodgers, although he will not be in the lineup Wednesday. Dahl has gotten off to a slow start in 2020, yet […]

Scott Kingery Continues To Struggle

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery's rough start to the season continued with an 0-for-3 effort in a loss to the Red Sox Wednesday. Kingery is now just 6-for-55 to start the season and he is yet to record an extra-base hit. The former top-prospect is rapidly losing fantasy value as he was bumped from second […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Wednesday, Bats Leadoff

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Colorado and right-hander Ryan Castellani, holding down the leadoff spot in the lineup. Springer was absent from Tuesday’s starting nine, but his return comes in the wake of the announcement that Yordan Alvarez (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2020 […]

Yordan Alvarez To Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been ruled out for the rest of 2020 due to a surgical procedure that he will have to correct a partial tear in his right knee. Alvarez had gotten a delayed start this year due to having contracted COVID-19, but homered in his first plate appearance last Friday. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate on FanDuel features 11 matchups. Note that the Reds-Royals action will not be on the slate as they are playing a double-header. It should be another exciting night of baseball with plenty of interesting matchups around the league. I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for the FanDuel main slate […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 8/19

We are about a quarter of the way through the season already, wow! This sprint season has thrown a myriad of calamities at all of us. The best way to combat the chaos is to focus on the streamable pitchers and hitters. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 19th 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 […]

Nick Senzel Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was placed on the injured list on Wednesday afternoon without an injury designation. While there are no guarantees, it seems likely that Senzel may have been the player who returned a positive COVID-19 test on Friday night. There is currently no timetable for the 25-year-old's return, and more information will […]

Tyler O'Neill Batting Sixth On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is back in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. O'Neill was a late scratch on Tuesday after feeling some discomfort in his finger. Thankfully, the ailment was not serious. The 25-year-old is starting in left field and batting sixth against […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (wrist) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He will bat seventh against Jake Arrieta. Bradley Jr. has not played since August 15, but he was slashing just .234/.300/.281 with three RBI before the injury. He is a fantasy afterthought until he goes […]

Steven Souza Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring

Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (hamstring) had a MRI on Wednesday that diagnosed him with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The outfielder was scratched from Monday’s lineup and placed on the injured list Tuesday. Souza has dealt with injuries throughout his career and has been operating as the Cubs fourth outfielder. He has struggled […]

Teoscar Hernandez Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Baltimore Orioles. Hernandez was relegated to pinch-hitting duties on Tuesday due to a stiff back. The 27-year-old is slashing .295/.309/.628 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, and two stolen bases through 78 at-bats in 2020. Make sure you […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/19/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target. Some will pay […]

J.D. Davis Blasts Homer In Mets Win

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in the Mets 8-3 win over Miami on Tuesday. Davis is now hitting .286 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 77 at-bats on the season. Davis broke out in 2019 in which he hit .307 with […]

Brandon Nimmo Hits Fourth Home Run

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit his fourth home run of the season and drove in two runs in the Mets' 8-3 win over the Marlins on Tuesday. Nimmo went 3-for-5 in the contest and was just a double shy of hitting for the cycle. He is now hitting .253 on the season with […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/19 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 […]

Jason Heyward Picks Up Two More Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-3 with a RBI and run scored against the Cardinals on Tuesday. The Cubs offense as a whole has underperformed, but Heyward is quietly hitting .291 with a pair of home runs and 12 RBI. Heyward is a fine addition in deeper mixed leagues for now, but owners should […]

Mike Yastrzemski Hits Sixth Home Run Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and a strikeout in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Angels. Yastrzemski took Dylan Bundy deep in the first inning for his sixth long ball of the season. The 29-year-old has been solid for the Giants all season and now owns […]

Ian Happ Hits Second Homer In As Many Days

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ stayed hot on Tuesday against the Cardinals. The outfielder was moved to the leadoff spot with Kris Bryant (wrist) sidelined. Happ went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a pair of walks. It’s his second homer in two days for Happ and he remains one of the bright spots […]

Kyle Schwarber Crushes Fourth Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI on Tuesday against the Cardinals. The good news is that his only hit was crushed to the bleachers for his fourth home run of the season. The bad news is that Schwarber struck out three times. The slugger has been off […]

Randal Grichuk Homers In Third Straight

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk launched his fourth homer of the season during the team’s 8-7 extra-inning win over the Orioles on Tuesday. He now has homered in three-straight games as he finished the night going 2-for-5 with four RBI. Grichuk has planted himself in the two-hole since Bo Bichette hit the IL, and […]

Nomar Mazara Picks Up A Pair Of Hits

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara connected for two hits in four at-bats on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. The outfielder also scored twice and knocked in a run. Mazara has really struggled after coming over from the Texas Rangers in the offseason and is hitting a sluggish .222 with no home runs and two […]

Luis Robert Exits With Sore Hand

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) exited Tuesday’s contest against the Tigers early with right hand soreness. Robert injured his hand after diving for a ball in the top of the seventh inning. The prospect finished the game 0-for-3 and was replaced by Luis Gonzalez. The outfielder is considered day-to-day. It’s a sigh of […]