Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, September 12th 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 (9/12/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel. While football is fully in swing and most have there attention glued to that, the MLB is winding down and it's almost playoff time. The divisional races are getting tighter and we start to see who will be fighting for what spots. FanDuel hasn't slowed down, either, with plenty […]

Champ or Chump: Nico Hoerner and Ketel Marte

Is it just me, or are an unusual number of superstars missing time due to injury down the stretch? If you're looking for a Christian Yelich replacement, Trent Grisham was previously covered in the column as an intriguing add with playing time concerns. Those playing time concerns have now evaporated, so Grisham is an astute […]

Jorge Polanco Hits 21st Homer in Loss

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Polanco launched his 21st homer of the year off Stephen Strasburg in the third inning for the only Minnesota runs of the game. The young shortstop is putting the finishing touches on a career […]

Jonathan Villar Hits Three-Run Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar made his lone hit count in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Villar took Caleb Ferguson deep in the seventh inning for his 21st long ball of the season. Villar has provided everything fantasy owners could have hoped for, posting a .277/.343/.456 […]

Francisco Lindor Smacks His 31st Home Run on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor blasted his 31st home run of the season on Wednesday, going 1-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Lindor got off to an awful start to this season but has rounded things out to an impressive .296/.346/.545 slash line besides the 31 homers. He's one of the best shortstops […]

Marcus Semien Grabs Three RBI During Rout Of Astros

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored during Tuesday's 21-7 win over the Houston Astros. The 28-year-old is batting .328 with 18 RBI over his past 15 games. Semien is having a marvelous season for the Athletics, setting career highs in most offensive categories. He […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, September 11th 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 (9/11/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With a Coors Field game on this slate, we’re going to take a different approach. What we’re going to do is offer up two cheap pitchers, so that you can fill your lineup with Rockies and Cardinals. So, let’s get into those value arms.   The MIN WSH game has a lot of rain in the […]

Scott Kingery Launches Solo Homer Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Scott Kingery went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Braves. Kingery had been stuck in a 4-for-31 slump heading into the game but fantasy owner should stick with Kingery as he should turn things around soon. In September, Kingery is batting just .194 despite making 60.9 percent hard contact. […]

Top 15 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 24)

The number of prospects capable of impacting your fantasy baseball season is dwindling but some remain. Rosters have been expanded at the MLB level but the minor league playoffs are also in full swing. As a result, some prospects with the potential to impact the big leagues are still in the minors. But they will […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 24

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Corey Seager Homers Twice on Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's win against the Orioles. While Seager has seen his average drop 10 points since August 30, he now has four home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 games. Owners will hope this could be […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It sounds like Bogaerts is getting a routine day off here to rest. Chris Owing will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Owings has one hit in his last 17 at-bats, […]

Carlos Correa Could Play in Rehab Game Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) could play in a rehab game this Friday with Triple-A Round Rock. Correa has been sidelined since August 20 due to a lower back issue. It sounds like he'll be ready to play next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Alex Bregman will cover shortstop and bat cleanup […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday, September 10th, 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 10th, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 10th 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 (9/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball! While football season is upon us, the baseball season grind continues. FanDuel hasn't let up, either, with plenty of big dollar tournaments to help boos your bankroll as the season winds down. We also call this free money Tuesday in DFS, as all the NFL money pour s into accounts and […]

Didi Gregorius Takes A Breather on Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Gregorius is getting a routine rest day here against the left-handed starter. Gleyber Torres will cover shortstop and bat third versus lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Torres is a solid DFS option here against Rodriguez, so […]

Corey Seager Drills Three-Run Blast On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old is batting .193 over his past 15 games, but he has produced 12 RBI during that span. Seager is slashing .261/.328/.450 this season with 14 HRs, 69 RBI, and 70 runs […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, September 9th 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 […]

Tim Anderson Will Rest Sunday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest on Sunday. Anderson has been on fire over the past 30 days and owns a .364 batting average with four home runs and 13 RBI over that span. Anderson should return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Royals. Danny Mendick will play shortstop and bat second […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, September 8th 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 8th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for September 8th, 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

Wow. Well, if we all learned anything about sports in the past couple of days, it's that we can all be glad that there is far less baggage attached to our top draft picks in fantasy baseball than there is in fantasy football. Even with that in mind, these final three weeks aren't about the […]

The Cut List (Week 24) - Time to Let Go?

Time is running out to make a move in your league. You're still looking to hit on categories that are close while sacrificing those where you are fairly isolated in the standings with little to gain. Achievable gaps are only getting smaller, too. Harder to make up two or three home runs in three weeks […]

Javier Baez's Season Now in Jeopardy

Out since last Sunday after injuring his hand sliding into second base, Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez got bad news on Saturday after an MRI revealed a hairline fracture in his left thumb. A clearer timeline won't be known until after Baez sees a hand specialist on Monday but hopes of him returning for the […]

Alex Bregman Hitting .413 Since August 1

Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman will look to continue his torrid stretch at the plate when the team hosts the Mariners on Saturday. After hitting only .233 in the month of July, Bregman has been an unstoppable force. Since Aug. 1, Bregman is 50-for-121 (.413) with one triple, seven home runs, 18 doubles, 31 runs […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. September's here, and with it come expanded rosters and tantalizing upside. Be wary of playing time variance for all as managers have deeper benches to fiddle with matchups -- don't be surprised by those red "X" marks piling up as fringe players rest more. […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 24

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]