Max Kepler Exits Game Wednesday With Upper Chest Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (chest) left Wednesday night's game against the Red Sox early due to upper chest soreness, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Kepler had been 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts when he was replaced by Ian Miller. Hayes reports that Kepler was removed as a precaution during the seventh […]

Jaylin Davis Finishes MLB Debut 1-for-3 on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk in his major league debut on Wednesday night. Davis hit an infield single for his first hit in his first at bat in the second inning before exiting the game as part of a double switch in the sixth. Between Double-A and Triple-A this […]

Corey Dickerson Leaves Game With Sore Foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson left Wednesday's game with a sore left foot. It was initially reported Dickerson had a knee issue after running out a base hit but he'll undergo testing on the foot. Dickerson should be considered day-to-day for now but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out of the lineup for […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was a late scratch from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to shoulder soreness. The Reds have no playoff aspirations at this point, so they may decide to rest the talented rookie for the next few days. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it seems minor. Fantasy […]

Alex Verdugo Suffers Setback During Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) encountered a setback during his rehab assignment with short-season Ogden. Verdugo's last MLB appearance came on August 6. The sweet-swinging rookie was enjoying a productive campaign before the ailment, but the Dodgers' depth allows them to be patient with the 23-year-old. He may return before the end of […]

Kole Calhoun Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup against Tanner Roark and the Oakland Athletics. In his absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat third. Goodwin has been surprisingly productive for the Angels, batting .287 with 15 home runs and 43 RBI. He carries a .292 average […]

Joc Pederson Returns To The Dodgers Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (abdomen) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies after missing Tuesday's contest. He is batting leadoff. Chris Taylor (foot) also returns to start in left field and bat eighth. A.J. Pollock and Kike Hernandez come out of the lineup as corresponding moves. Pederson, especially, is […]

Nomar Mazara Battling Oblique Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara is dealing with oblique tightness, which has forced him to miss his last two games. He has already missed time due to an oblique strain this season, but he returned from the injured list on Monday. It seems that the Rangers are playing it safe with their young slugger, but […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for September 4th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Whit Merrifield Knocks Three More Hits

Kansas City Royals utility player Whit Merrifield put up a trio of hits again on Tuesday, bringing him to 174 for the season. He also scored his 92nd run of the year as he continues his quest to the century mark. The infielder/outfielder has also hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games and […]

Jorge Soler Sets New Royals Record In Homers

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler's breakout season has now resulted in his name entering the KC record books. Soler ripped his 39th home run of the season on Tuesday, giving him the new record for most home run in a single season in franchise history. Soler also smacked a pair of singles in the […]

Scott Kingery Homers For Second Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Cincinnati Tuesday night. It was the second game in a row with a homer for the sophomore and gives him six RBI in his last three games. Kingery has had his ups and downs this season but it's added up to a […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, September 4th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

This is a unique slate and that’s why we’re going to take a different approach here. In fact, we’re going to recommend to cheap pitchers, so that you can get as many elite bats into your lineup as possible.   In terms of weather, it looks like a pretty clean slate with not a whole lot […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 23 - Buy or Sell?

Crunch time it is as September has arrived. Once again, that means unpredictable playing time, and the need for quick roster turnover where required. Fortunately, one can use the standings and the degree to which a player is already a known quantity to try and predict the playing time. As for roster turnover, one thing […]

Mike Yastrzemski Picks Up Two Hits Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski provided all of his team's hits in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Cardinals, going 2-for-4 with two singles and a strikeout. The 28-year-old has been a surprise contributor for the Giants this season but has cooled off a bit lately, hitting .263 with one extra-base hit in his last […]

Anthony Santander Hits 17th Home Run Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander continued to contribute at the plate in Tuesday's Game 1 4-2 win over the Rays, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. The 24-year-old lined a sixth-inning Oliver Drake changeup down the right field line for his 17th long ball of the season. Santander has been a […]

George Springer Carted Off After Crashing Into Outfield Wall

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer had to be carted off of the field after crashing into the outfield wall during Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He robbed Ryan Braun of extra bases but hit his head hard while falling backward into the protective padding. If the 29-year-old misses any significant time, Kyle Tucker becomes […]

Mitch Haniger Getting Second Opinion On Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is reportedly getting a second opinion on the lower back discomfort he experienced during recent rehab games. Haniger has not played since June 6 after suffering through a ruptured testicle. It has been a wholly unfortunate season for the former All-Star. At this point, it seems likely that Haniger will […]

Joc Pederson Available From The Bench On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (abdomen) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies, but he is available to pinch hit. The 27-year-old is sore after crashing into the outfield wall during Monday's game. Kike Hernandez will start in his absence. While the Rockies' Chi Chi Gonzalez is a volatile pitcher, Hernandez […]

Ramon Laureano Feels Ready To Return

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) has been progressing well throughout his latest workouts. He has been running at full speed and took live batting practice with the team on Tuesday. The 25-year-old claimed that he is now ready to return to the starting lineup, and fantasy managers can expect him back by the weekend. […]

Lorenzo Cain Remains Out Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Cain will miss his fourth straight game here due to a lingering knee issue. He was able to come off the bench and bat on Monday, so hopefully he's getting closer to a return. Trent Grisham […]

Nomar Mazara Gets Rest Day Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Mazara recently returned from the injured list, but is getting the night off here against the left-handed starter. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play right field versus lefty James Paxton. Choo has been average […]

Kris Bryant Scratched With Knee Soreness

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (knee) has been scratched from Tuesday’s lineup with right knee soreness. Bryant has been dealing with knee soreness for a few months and is considered day-to-day for now. Ian Happ will replace Bryant at third base and bat sixth. Happ has cooled off and can be avoided on Tuesday […]

Adam Eaton Diagnosed With Bone Bruise

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI exam on Tuesday. Eaton is considered day-to-day for now, but his injury may not be too severe as he will be available to pinch hit off the bench. Gerardo Parra will take his spot in right and bat seventh […]

Eddie Rosario Not In Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. This looks like a routine day of rest for Rosario, who is currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak. For the year, Rosario is batting a solid .281 with 27 home runs and 92 RBI through […]

Josh Rojas Finishes Triple Short of Cycle on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Josh Rojas led the team at the plate on Monday night as he went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored against the Padres. Rojas has homered twice now over his last five games and has five RBI, but Monday's performance was his first multi-hit game […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on FanDuel. With football on the minds of most, there is still plenty of money to be made in baseball. As for tonight, we're working with 12 games on the main slate. There are plenty of pitchers worth considering and it'll be extremely important to nail your SP on a one-pitcher […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for September 3rd, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Ian Desmond Homers, Pitches In Blowout

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond made his first impact in Monday's game when he came in to pitch in the eighth inning of a blowout loss to the Dodgers. It was Desmond's first-ever time pitching in the majors, and he only allowed one hit in his inning of relief. A fair sight better than most […]