Stephen Piscotty Collects Five RBI Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a walk as the A's put up 15 runs against the Giants. Piscotty won't want to leave San Francisco as the veteran outfielder had nine RBI in the three-game series. He's now slashing .250/.324/.517 on the young season with four home […]

Andrew McCutchen Hits First Homer Of 2020

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit his first homer of the season in a win over the Mets on Sunday. McCutchen started the afternoon on the bench, but would go 1-for-2 with a two-run homer after entering the game. The veteran outfielder has struggled mightily to start the season and is still batting just .192. […]

Randal Grichuk Homers Out Of The Two-Hole

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk was bumped up to the two-hole for Sunday's second game of the doubleheader, where he didn't disappoint offensively. He finished the game going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in the first inning, filling in the void left behind by Bo Bichette, who was placed on the IL. Grichuk may […]

Hunter Dozier Hits First Home Run Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier went yard for the first time this season on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Dozier was on the Injured List until last weekend while recovering from a positive COVID-19 test. Since his return to the team, he's been exclusively hitting third or fourth in the order. The home run […]

Jorge Soler Striking Out At Alarming Rate Past Week

Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has always presented a boom or bust fantasy option. But over his past seven games, Soler has struck out in 15 of his 27 at-bats; yet he has still slugged two homers with six hits, four runs scored and four RBI. Making contact is imperative for Soler due […]

Kyle Lewis Gets Two Hits In Loss Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Astros. These were the first hits for Lewis since Aug. 10 as his unsustainable BABIP starts to come back down to earth. However, his BABIP is still sitting at .426, so more regression should be expected. Lewis is up to […]

Dylan Moore Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in Sunday's loss to the Astros. Though Moore hadn't had a hit in his previous four games, he has still been getting on base as he has walked in three of the four and has two steals in that span. Moore has […]

All 18 Marlins On COVID-19 List Working Out At Alternate Site

All of the 18 Miami Marlins players who were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after last month's breakout are back in Jupiter, Florida at the Marlins alternate site. That means all 18 players have now tested negative at least twice within a 24 hour period and are able to rejoin the team. They will […]

Justin Turner, AJ Pollock Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting multiple regulars for Sunday’s contest against the Angels and right-hander Julio Teheran with Justin Turner, AJ Pollock, Enrique Hernandez, and Austin Barnes all on the bench. Pollock has been LA’s second-most efficient hitter this season, having amassed a 158 OPS+ through his first 20 games, while Turner has delivered […]

Danny Santana Activated From IL, Not In Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Danny Santana was placed back on the active roster ahead of Sunday’s contest against the Rockies after having been sidelined since July 28 due to a strained right forearm. Santana was not among the starting nine, although he presumably should be ready to return to the mix Monday against the Padres and […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched Sunday With Knee Ailment

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is out of Sunday’s starting nine against the Mariners and left-hander Justus Sheffield due to knee soreness. Alvarez made his season debut Friday and promptly socked a home run in his first at-bat. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year will be a staple of the Houston order […]

Roman Quinn Lands On IL, Scott Kingery Slated For CF

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn was placed on the injured list Sunday after reporting minor illness symptoms, with Kyle Garlick being recalled to take his roster spot. But the most interesting tidbit for fantasy owners is that Scott Kingery got the start in center field Sunday and is now likely to see the lion’s share […]

Yankees Call Up Miguel Andujar

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar was called up from the team’s alternate site with second baseman DJ LeMahieu (thumb) landing on the IL. With Clint Frazier raking and Mike Tauchman playing well, Andujar figures to compete primarily with Mike Ford for playing time at DH. Ford has been struggling with his […]

Brian Anderson (3B/OF, MIA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Brian Anderson had a quietly useful 2019 season, producing an .811 OPS, 20 home runs, 123 R+BI, and five stolen bases. So far in 2020, he looks to have taken a step forward. The Marlins had a handful of games postponed due to a COVID […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 16th 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 […]

Ryan Braun Hitting Leadoff Sunday, First Time Since 2015

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is holding down the leadoff spot for Sunday’s contest against the Cubs and left-hander Jon Lester. Manager Craig Counsell shook up his lineup Saturday by tabbing catcher Omar Narvaez to bat leadoff, but the move to shift Braun in marks the first time since 2015 that he has hit […]

Jason Heyward Scratched From Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward was initially planned to be in Sunday’s lineup against Milwaukee and right-hander Josh Lindblom, but he was scratched prior to first pitch due to a tight back. Steven Souza Jr. took his place in the lineup and would presumably be the next man up should Heyward’s back ailment cause any […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday baseball, one of the great ways to spend your off time. Today's feature is the perennial Cy Young candidate, Max Scherzer. He looks to continue his dominance against the hot-hitting Baltimore Orioles as we wrap up another weekend of baseball. In this article, we'll identify players who will help you win a cash game […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

It's Sunday, so that means it's time to take down this eight-game slate filled with afternoon baseball. So crack open a cold one and enjoy the games as you watch your DraftKings players go to work. Let's cash in with some winners! I'll take a look at each position and build a lineup using my […]

Mark Canha Hero For A's Saturday Night

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha played the hero Saturday night launching a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the ninth. One night removed from a five-run comeback in the ninth, the A's found themselves down three in the final frame. After a Sean Murphy solo shot, Canha came up as the go-ahead run and […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 16th, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/16 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 16, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/16/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Today is a day to be on point with your information right until game time. It's only an 8-game Main Slate on DraftKings (and […]

Shin-Soo Choo Collects Three Hits And A Steal

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo batted leadoff on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies and led by example for his teammates. The lefty went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, and one stolen base. Choo led off the game with a double before plating a run in the third and the fifth innings with two singles. […]

Wil Myers Departs Saturday’s Game Early

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers exited Saturday’s contest against Arizona early due to a reason that was not immediately disclosed. Prior to his departure, Myers went 1-for-2 with a double, bringing his OPS on the season up to .969. Greg Garcia entered the game in his place, forcing Jurickson Profar to shift to the […]

Joc Pederson Off To Rough Start

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson opened the 2020 season with a hit in each of his first three games, but he has been particularly ice cold since Aug. 7, having gone 1-for-23 entering play Saturday. Having clobbered 36 home runs last year, Pederson had considerable season-long appeal entering the year, especially atop the Dodgers […]

Monte Harrison Hits His First Home Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Monte Harrison hit his first major league home run in Saturday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. Harrison ended up going 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, and an RBI. Harrison is off to a bit of a slow start, but his home run was a beautiful piece of hitting and […]

Tommy Pham Exits Saturday’s Contest Early With Injury

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham was slotted into the leadoff spot to begin Saturday’s contest against Arizona, but after striking out and playing just over one inning in left field, he walked off the field, ending his evening early. Edward Olivares took over for him and would figure to see an increased workload if […]

Whit Merrifield On Pace For Career Year At Dish

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield has been the American League’s hit leader each of the past two seasons, yet in 2020, he is on pace for his best year yet. Through play Saturday, he has amassed a .911 OPS, which would set a new career high. While he has just two steals in […]

Franmil Reyes Heating Up As Anchor Of Cleveland Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes entered play Saturday scorching over the past week, having put together a .480/.536/.800 slash line. His Statcast metrics have always been his biggest backing, as he has averaged an exit velocity of 93 MPH to go along with a 43.8% Hard Hit rate to begin the year. If there’s […]

Dylan Carlson Picks Up One Hit On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Dylan Carlson picked up his first major league hit on Saturday. The Cardinals and White Sox played a double header, with Carlson going 0-for-3 in Game 1 then 1-for-3 with a walk in Game 2. Carlson is one of the top outfield prospects in the game right now and should […]