Charlie Blackmon Knocks Three Doubles

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon continued to tattoo the ball by smacking three doubles in Monday's game with the Dodgers. The 32-year-old did his part in helping the teams reach history as this was the first-ever game where the two teams combined for 11 home runs and 11 doubles in the same game. Blackmon has […]

David Dahl Continues His Rehab

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (ankle) did not make the road trip with the team and continues to rehab in Colorado, according to manager Bud Black. Dahl has been out since August 2, and it sounds like he's still a ways from returning. At this point, it's questionable whether he'll be back this season. The […]

Raimel Tapia Expected Back Tuesday Or Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is expected to be activated from the Injured List on Tuesday or Wednesday as he's completely recovered from his hand contusion. Tapia spent the minimum amount of time on the IL, as he was originally placed on the list on August 24. He's likely to see plenty of playing time […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 3rd 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

With games spread all throughout the day, we’re going to offer up some plays from both slates. That way, anyone who plays will have something to look forward to. With that in mind, let’s get into our pitchers...  There should we a way to gain some edge in cheaper contests, and I would endorse joining […]

Scott Kingery Goes Deep Monday

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday in Cincinnati. Kingery got the scoring started in the second inning by launching a two-run shot off starter Anthony DeSclafani. Kingery also struck out twice in the contest which is a continuation of his second-half struggles. Kingery has just a .765 OPS in […]

Franmil Reyes Drives in Three Runs on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes drove in three runs on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a single. He scored a run and rose his slash line to .232/.304/.465. Reyes got off to a very slow start after the trade deadline, but he's turned it on lately and could be a valuable offensive […]

Delino DeShields Breaks Homer Drought

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Monday at the Yankees. It was his first homer since July 13 as the 27-year-old outfielder has struggled in the second half. Since the All-Star break, DeShields has just a .652 OPS and has struck out 41 times in 35 games. 20 stolen bases […]

Josh Naylor Finding His Groove

San Diego Padres outfielder Josh Naylor went 1-for-4 with two runs and an RBI Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor has enjoyed a mini groove, collecting knocks in seven of eight games and hitting .370 during the process. Since the Friars traded Franmil Reyes, the 22-year-old rookie has been given an extended audition to test […]

Aristides Aquino Hits 15th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 7-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Just over a month after his call-up, Aquino continues to demolish big league pitching, with a .313 average, 1.129 OPS, 15 homers, 23 runs, 34 RBI, and two steals. The rookie slugger already set […]

Mike Trout Enters Final Month Of Career Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will head into September looking to put the finishing touches on, perhaps, his best season as a pro. He already has a new career-high in home runs with 43 and is on course to set career-best numbers in possibly doubles, runs scored, walks, RBI, slugging percentage and OPS. Trout […]

Justin Upton Unlikely To Help Fantasy Rosters

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is hitting only .200 over his last 50 at-bats heading into the final month of the season. Upton his hit 10th home run on Sunday but the veteran slugger is having a season he will be anxious to forget. Knee and groin injuries have limited him to only 194 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday, September 2nd, 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 2nd, 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 […]

Kole Calhoun's Streaky Season Continues

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun's offensive production has been up and down all season but is trending up heading into this week's action. Calhoun has set a new career-high in home runs with 28 and is 16 runs batted in short of tying his career-best mark of 83. But Calhoun has alternated a strong […]

Brian Goodwin Is Surging Heading Into September

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin is making a late-season push and becoming an intriguing fantasy asset heading into September. Goodwin got off to strong start to begin the season but lost playing time as the season went on. But the 28-year-old has been white-hot as of late, slashing .293/.369/.641 over his last 30 games […]

George Springer Hitting .320 Over Last Seven Games

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will hit leadoff Monday afternoon as the team travels to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers. Springer is trending in the right direction currently, hitting .320 over his last seven games with nine runs batted in. He has hits in each of his last six starts and is only one […]

Michael Brantley In Rare Mini-Slump

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is starting and will hit third Monday against the Brewers. Brantley has been, perhaps, the most consistent elite hitter in all of baseball this season but currently is going through a 4-for-23 mini-slump. There are few areas in Brantley's offensive game that haven't been fantastic this season and the veteran […]

Astros Promote Top Prospect Kyle Tucker

The Houston Astros have called up outfielder Kyle Tucker from Triple-A. Tucker has been one of the top prospects in all of baseball the past two years. He appeared in 28 games for the Astros last year, but has spent the entirety of 2019 at Triple-A until now. Tucker has slashed .266/.354/.555 with 34 home […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, September 2nd 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 […]

Clint Frazier Called Up by Yankees

Outfielder Clint Frazier will make his return to the big leagues on Sunday, serving as the designated hitter in New York's game against Oakland and batting seventh. After being demoted in June following the acquisition of Edwin Encarnacion, Frazier struggled in Triple-A, slashing .247/.305/.433 with eight home runs in 247 plate-appearances. Unless he starts really […]

Jose Martinez to Start on Sunday

Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez(shoulder) was activated from the 10-day IL on Sunday and will start in right field in the first game of St. Louis's doubleheader against Cincinnati. Out since August 11, Martinez went 8-for-19 over five rehab games, hitting one double and driving in four. With an affordable price and around 3%-ownership, Martinez should […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Expected Back on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (quad) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He has missed the last few weeks due to a quad issue, but appears almost ready to return. Gurriel is hitting .279/.331/.548 with 19 home runs and 47 RBI this season. He should resume his role […]

Adam Eaton, Brian Dozier Out on Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) and second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) are both out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Eaton is likely out of the lineup due to the fact that the Marlins have a lefty starter on the mound. Dozier has been in a slump at the […]

Dexter Fowler Out of First Game of Sunday's Doubleheader

St. Louis outfielder Dexter Fowler will sit in the first game of the Cardinals doubleheader with the Reds on Sunday. This is just a normal game of rest after Fowler had a big day while starting both games of yesterday's doubleheader. Fowler went 5-for-9 over the twin bill, hitting a home run and a double, […]

George Springer Gets Day Off

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Springer will get a routine day off here to rest, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Jake Marisnick will bat ninth and play center field versus righty Wilmer Font. Marisnick doesn't […]

Derek Dietrich Out of Lineup for First Game Against Cardinals on Sunday

After making a run of consecutive starts from August 23 - 26 for the injured Joey Votto, it looks like Reds infielder Derek Dietrich's time as a regular starter is over, as he takes a seat again for the first game of Cincinnati's doubleheader in St. Louis on Sunday. After going blowing up in the […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23

The season is galloping towards the finish. It is vital that fantasy managers target the categories they need. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. Do what you're comfortable doing with your roster. […]

The Cut List (Week 23) - Time to Let Go?

September. That time of year where non-contending teams will end a player's season over a generally minor injury, or otherwise cut into the playing time of regulars with expanded rosters. While actionable consequences won't really show until next week, it's something to start considering. Fortunately, next season rosters will jump from 26 to 28 instead […]

Rest-Of-Season Second Base Rankings (September Update)

With the MLB regular season winding down, we begin to close in on the final stretch of your fantasy baseball championship run. We've collected some of the brightest baseball minds here at Rotoballer to deliver you our rest-of-season rankings analysis to help you secure your league title. Now that fantasy football is nearly in full […]

Rest-Of-Season Outfield Rankings (September Update)

With the MLB regular season winding down, we begin to close in on the final stretch of your fantasy baseball championship run. We've collected some of the brightest baseball minds here at Rotoballer to deliver you our rest-of-season rankings analysis to help you secure your league title. Now that fantasy football is nearly in full […]