2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Six weeks remain in the 2021 season. That's a short runway, but it's still a significant chunk of games, both in amount and importance. Most leagues' trade deadlines have already passed as well, leaving the waiver wire as fantasy managers' only recourse to improve their rosters. Most of the players who will be written up […]

Bo Bichette Logs Three Hits Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette led the team's offense on Sunday with three base hits as his club was defeated by the Tigers 5-3. He finished the day going 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, and a run scored while batting out of the leadoff for the third day in a row. Bichette has […]

Mets Hope Francisco Lindor Could Be Activated Tuesday

The New York Mets are hoping that shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could be ready to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Lindor has been out since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain after slashing .228/.326/.376 with 11 homers, eight steals, 36 RBI and 49 runs […]

Javier Baez Activated From IL, Starting Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and is starting against the Dodgers, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Baez is getting the start at shortstop and is batting third in the lineup. To make room for Baez, the Mets optioned relief pitcher Geoff Hartlieb to Triple-A […]

Nico Hoerner Exits Rehab Game With Oblique Issue

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) exited his rehab game on Sunday due to increased tension in his right oblique, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Hoerner has been on a rehab assignment while recovering from an oblique strain that has kept him out of action since the end of July. Montemurro reports […]

Kevin Newman Launches Fourth Homer Of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in a 5-4 win over St. Louis. It was his fourth home run of the season, as he's now slashing .227/.263/.311 with four homers, three steals, 27 RBI and 41 runs scored over 112 games. Based on his […]

Jake Cronenworth Ties Game With Homer In Ninth

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth played hero Saturday night, delivering a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola. It was Cronenworth's only hit in four at-bats as Nola was dominant through the first eight innings. Cronenworth now has 19 homers, four steals, […]

Tim Anderson Will Miss Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson's "legs are barking" and that if it were October, Anderson would be able to play. It's good news that Anderson isn't hurt and is just sore at the moment. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/22/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/22/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Josh Rojas (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Rojas hit the injured list on July 24 after dislocating his pinkie finger while sliding into second on a stolen base attempt. It was an unfortunate injury at the time considering that he was raking at the dish in the month […]

Yankees-Twins Postponed Sunday

Sunday's game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins has been postponed due to inclement weather. Hurricane Henri is sweeping through the East Coast, and Sunday's game has been postponed due to its potential impact. The game was rescheduled for September 13 at 2:05 p.m. ET. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly and […]

Nicky Lopez (2B/SS, KCR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Lopez has put together a solid season at the dish but due to his lack of power--he hit his first home run of the season on Thursday--he's drawn little attention. The 26-year-old infielder is slashing .277/.347/.354 with 12 doubles, five triples, […]

Red Sox-Rangers postponed Sunday

Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers has been postponed due to inclement weather. Hurricane Henri is sweeping through New England, and Sunday's game has been postponed due to its potential impact. The game will be rescheduled for Monday, August 23, at 1:10 p.m. ET. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly […]

Amed Rosario Has Solid Day Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rosario has been a nice addition for fantasy managers this season and is now hitting .429 with six RBI over his previous 28 at-bats. He still makes for […]

Josh Rojas (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Time passes, seasons change, and nothing signals the change from fantasy baseball season to fantasy football season more than Josh Rojas being available in over half of fantasy baseball leagues. Rojas is one of the hottest hitters on the planet right now, but […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/22/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/22/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Andrew Velazquez Continues Feel-Good Run

New York Yankees shortstop Andrew Velazquez hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going 1-for-4 against the Minnesota Twins. Velazquez, a home-grown New Yorker living in his childhood bedroom while he fills in at shortstop in the Bronx, has made good on his opportunity this season with a .689 OPS and two steals in 33 […]

Jorge Polanco Hits 22nd Homer

Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco provided all the offense for his team Saturday, hitting a solo shot off New York Yankees reliever Lucas Luetge in a 7-1 loss to the Bronx Bombers. It was Polanco's only hit in four at-bats. Polanco now has 10 home runs in his last 30 games to go with a […]

Joey Wendle Drives In Two Runs On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle went 2-for-4 with two RBI during Saturday's 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. He had an RBI single in the fourth frame to give the Rays a 5-1 lead. The Rays infielder tacked on an RBI groundout in the eighth inning to increase Tampa Bay's lead 8-4. Wendle […]

Chris Taylor Launches 18th Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor went 1-for-3 with a walk, one run and two RBI in Saturday's victory against the New York Mets. Taylor's one hit was a rocket over the wall against Rich Hill. The first time All-Star has been having a great season, but was in a bit of a funk entering […]

Trea Turner Goes Yard In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Trea Turner came up big in Saturday's win against the New York Mets. Turner went 3-for-4 on the afternoon with a home run. His home run would be a solo blast off of Rich Hill to open the bottom of the first inning. Turner has been enjoying his time with […]

Paul DeJong Not Starting Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong will begin Saturday's game on the bench. DeJong is hitting .201 with a .292 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and three stolen bases in 332 plate appearances this season. He's getting the day off with Edmundo Sosa stepping at shortstop against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Dillon Peters. […]

Josh Rojas Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas isn't in the lineup on Saturday for a matchup against the Colorado Rockies and left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Rojas has been starting in the outfield lately but will get the day off on Saturday. He's batting .288 on the season with a .371 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and seven […]

Tim Anderson Getting A Rest Day Saturday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a routine rest day, so Anderson can recover for the stretch run. Fantasy managers should expect Anderson to be back in the lineup for Sunday's contest. In the meantime, Danny […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (8/21/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're treated with a very manageable six-game slate over on FanDuel tonight, and there are a lot of ways you can go with how pitching and potential stacks line up. The highest-priced arm on the slate is Eduardo Rodriguez - nothing against E-Rod, but that tells you a lot of what you need to know […]

Jean Segura Sets The Table For Phillies Win In San Diego

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 0-for-1 with three walks, two runs scored, and two stolen bases to help snap a four-game skid on Friday at the Padres. Segura has worked out nicely as the leadoff man for Philly as he's got 52 runs scored in 94 games while slashing a healthy .298/.360/.439 to […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/21/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/21/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/21/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/21/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 22

The second half of the baseball season is in full swing, and believe it or not, there are only six weeks left of the major league baseball regular season. We will now begin to start hearing of players being shut down for the rest of the year. Knowing injury timelines is an extremely crucial part […]