Didi Gregorius Hits Two Home Runs In Rout of Dodgers

The New York Yankees trounced the Dodgers on Friday night 10-0, with shortstop Didi Gregorius accounting for half of the Yankees runs. He first chased starter Hyun-Jin Ryu from the game with a fifth-inning grand slam that put the Yankees up 7-1, before adding a cherry on top with a ninth-inning solo shot. Gregorius now […]

Corey Seager Out Against Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Chris Taylor will take over at the 6 and will hit fifth against Yankees left-handed starter CC Sabathia. Taylor recently returned from the injured list and is hitting .271/.343/.476 with nine home runs, 37 runs, 45 RBI and seven stolen bases […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 22

Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to find the players who aren't quite there yet but are on their way. Some of these may suit your […]

Willy Adames (SS, TB) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now presenting Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames, showing for the umpteenth time that the development of prospects is not always a linear process. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down first two seasons, with a solid rookie year where he slashed .278/.348/.406, with 10 […]

Manny Machado's Nightmare August Continues

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 0-for-2 before being lifted in Friday’s blowout loss to the Boston Red Sox. Machado is still looking for his first homer in August as he endures a brutal month, slashing .197/.247/.224 with just two extra-base hits. The swoon has his season OPS down to .801. For the […]

Francisco Lindor Hits a Two-Run Shot on Friday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run in the second inning of Friday's game. He ended up 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. It was his 22nd bomb of the season, and his slash line went up to .297/.351/.517. He's one of the best fantasy shortstops around.

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 24th 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 (8/24/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Friday was a huge night for baseball and we’re back at it with another big Saturday slate. We happen to have three-day games and 12-night games. We’ll try to offer a couple of players from the day slate, to cater to you early birds out there.   In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Trevor Story is Resting on Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Story will get a rare off day in this one, but should be back in the lineup for next game. Garrett Hampson will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jack Flaherty. Hampson doesn't have […]

Aledmys Diaz To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (head) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and will play both Saturday and Sunday. The 29-year-old Cuban should return to the Astros at some point next week, where he'll help fill the void left by Carlos Correa's (back) injury. Diaz has been a decent utility […]

Miguel Rojas Beginning Rehab Assignment Friday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Friday and is scheduled to play five innings. The 30-year-old has been out most of August but could return to the Fish before the end of the month. Rojas is hitting a respectable .289/.344/.384 but lacks power (four homers) and […]

Andrelton Simmons Activated on Friday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Simmons has missed basically all month due to a sprained left ankle. He did not play in any rehab games, so he'll jump right into the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Simmons will play shortstop and bat seventh […]

Jon Berti (2B/SS/3B/OF, MIA) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Journeyman utility infielder Jon Berti has settled into a home in Miami, where he is serving as the team's leadoff hitter. Berti is slashing a tidy .267/.349/.435 with four home runs, five stolen bases, and 28 runs scored in 42 games played. […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, CIN) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: When the Cincinnati Reds signed shortstop Jose Iglesias from the Tigers this offseason, it was primarily to have him fill a utility infielder role and provide positive value with his elite glove. Instead, Iggy has taken over as the team's starting shortstop, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 23rd 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 […]

Corey Seager Fuels Comeback With Two-Run Double

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 1-for-4 with two RBI during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He was hitless until his final at-bat of the night when he laced a two-run double down the right-field line to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 25-year-old has tallied […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday August 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 23rd, 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 […]

Elvis Andrus Clubs 10th Homer Of Season

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the White Sox Thursday. Andrus was the Rangers offense in this one as they could only get three hits off Ross Detwiler and the bullpen. It was a rare homer for the shortstop, but he's been valuable to fantasy […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's going to be another exciting Friday of baseball, with tonight's main slate covering 13 games and starting at 7:05pm ET. There is also an all-day slate featuring the early Nationals-Cubs matchup. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/23/19. The lineup picks will range from […]

Paul DeJong Drives in Two With His 23rd Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit his 23rd home run on Thursday, a two-run shot in the sixth inning. He went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI, raising his slash line to .247/.326/.460. Much like his teammate Marcell Ozuna, who also homered on Thursday, DeJong is a very streaky hitter who can […]

Danny Santana Expected To Return Friday

Texas Rangers utility man Danny Santana (hamstring) sat out of the lineup on Thursday with a sore hamstring, but he's expected to return on Friday. The Rangers are playing it safe here with one of the best surprises in baseball this year, and Santana is also struggling this month. The 28-year-old has been a great […]

Dansby Swanson Could Return Soon

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (foot) could return at some point during the next six games. He's beginning a rehab assignment on Thursday, but isn't expected to be down there for too long. There is a good chance at Swanson is back in Atlanta by the start of next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any […]

Niko Goodrum is Back in the Lineup

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Goodrum missed the last few games due to a sore groin. However, it was a minor issue, so he wasn't forced to land on the injured list. Goodrum will play shortstop and bat cleanup versus righty […]

Richie Martin Scratched With Hand Injury

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Richie Martin (hand) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with a left hand injury. Jonathan Villar is moving to shortstop, while Jace Peterson mans the keystone and hits ninth against Rays starter Ryan Yarbrough. Consider Martin day-to-day for now. Peterson is a desperation DFS lottery ticket on Thursday, as he's hitting […]

Carlos Correa Expected To Return In Early September

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is expected to return to action and have at least three full weeks of major league games before the postseason begins, according to general manager Jeff Luhnow. The 24-year-old is eligible to return at the end of August, but the team does not have a reason to rush him […]

Trevor Story Steals His 18th Base

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story continued his drive to another MVP finalist finish as he swiped his 18th base of the season on Wednesday. Story now has 28 home runs, 18 stolen bases, 74 RBI, 93 runs scored, and is hitting .296 on the season, all while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense at the most difficult […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 21 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 21! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 21

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 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday August 22nd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 22nd, 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel! We have nine games on the slate, but it sure seems like a lot more. We have a few aces on the slate worth considering, including another game between the Tigers and Astros with a -500 line. The Tigers took down the Astros last night, but it'll be nearly […]