Isan Diaz (SS, MIA) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: We have been graced with some fantastic prospect call-ups in baseball this year, particularly in the middle infield, but one that we possibly didn't expect was the extremely fresh promotion of formerly top-100 prospect Isan Diaz (along with teammate Lewis Brinson). It was Diaz's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/5/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With 13 games on the main slate, we've got a rare Monday night with so many teams in action around baseball. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/5/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, August 5th 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 […]

Donovan Solano Stays Hot Sunday

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Donovan Solano continued to surprise with his bat in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 31-year-old now owns a .343 /374/.496 slash line with four HR and 18 RBI in 147 plate appearances. While he […]

Paul DeJong Goes Yard on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit his 19th home run on Sunday, going 1-for-4 in total. His other three at bats ended up as strikeouts, but the home run was enough to make his fantasy owners happy. It was a solo shot, giving him one RBI and one run scored on the day. DeJong […]

Francisco Lindor Hits His 20th Home Run on Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit his 20th home run of the season on Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored. Lindor raised his slash line to .307/.357/.536 and continues to be one of the best players in baseball on both sides of the ball. If it hadn't been for […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .411 Over Last Five Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-for-2 with one RBI and two walks in the Astros 3-1 win over the Mariners on Sunday. Correa returned to the Astros lineup on July 26 from a broken rib and is finally beginning to show signs of life at the plate. After a 2-for-17 stretch, Correa is 7-for-17 […]

Leury Garcia Hits Grand Slam

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia went 1-for-5 with a grand slam on Sunday versus the Phillies. Garcia has gotten a lot of run this year for the White Sox and it has paid off. Garcia is quietly hitting .289 with seven home runs, 33 RBI and 12 stolen bases. He is worth rostering in […]

Leury Garcia (OF/SS, CWS) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Leury Garcia just keeps on hitting. Over the last 10 games, he's accounted for 14 hits with two stolen bases and a home run. He's the permanent lead off hitter against both lefties and righties, and he has upside vs both. […]

Didi Gregorius Returns To Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (finger) will bat third against the Boston Red Sox and starter David Price. Gregorius has been out of the lineup since Wednesday after injuring his hand diving earlier last week. The shortstop is hitting just .175 in 40 at-bats against lefties this season, but is 13-for-31 with a home […]

Kike Hernandez May Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez (hand) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Hernandez hasn't played since July 24 after injuring his hand during an at-bat. The 27-year-old utility-man was hitting .238/.309/.433 with 16 homers, 52 runs batted in, and 43 runs scored before getting […]

Travis Demeritte (2B/SS, DET) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Tigers shipped closer Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves, getting a pair of quality prospects in return - left-hander Joey Wentz and infielder-turned-outfielder Travis Demeritte. After hitting .286/.387/.558 with 20 home runs, 74 RBI and a 137 wRC+ at Triple-A, the […]

Chris Taylor Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) could begin his rehab assignment as early as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Taylor has been on the injured list since July 15 with a fracture in his left forearm, after being struck by a pitch. Originally, the report said he would be out four […]

Jorge Polanco Out of Lineup Against Royals

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Kansas City. Polanco has started the last 15 games for Minnesota, so it appears this is just a day off for him. Ehire Adrianza will get the start at short for the Twins today, and he will most likely not be […]

Andrelton Simmons Lands on Injured List Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 3. Simmons was scratched from the lineup on Saturday, and had an MRI done on his foot. The results have not been announced, but the fact he's been placed on the injured list isn't a good sign. David […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 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 (8/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting afternoon of baseball on this Sunday, with games starting at 1:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/4/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be sure to also check […]

The Cut List (Week 19) - Time to Let Go?

The trade deadline has come and gone. Arguably only one widely-rostered player, Luke Jackson, became unusable thanks to a trade at the deadline. So not much has changed around here. It's now really getting to that point in the fantasy season where cuts are going to be highly based on statistical needs, which are much […]

Brandon Crawford (SS, SF) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Brandon Crawford's decline has been in full force since his career-best 2016 season. Who was once an offense-machine at the SS position is now more of a liability. That is if we look at the overall trend, though. Exploring Crawford production on a greater […]

Giovanny Urshela (3B/SS, NYY) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Yankees called up Giovanny Urshela from Triple-A back in April and he hasn't looked back. In a season marked by injuries in New York, Urshela has become a daily starter for the Yankees slotting in the third part of the lineup […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 19

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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 4th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 28th, 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 […]

Francisco Lindor Hits a Three-Run Homer on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning of Saturday's game. He ended up 1-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. The home run was his 19th and brought his slash line to .307/.357/.530. He had a slow start, but he's been one of the best players in […]

Eric Sogard Hits His First Two Home Runs For Rays

Trade deadline acquisition Eric Sogard hit two home runs on Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Rays combined for four home runs to beat the Marlins 8 - 6. Sogard, who was acquired from the Blue Jays for two players to be named later, is in the midst of a career year, slashing .300/.364/.475 with […]

Javier Baez Continues Strong Season

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI and run scored on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Baez scored his lone run on a wild pitch by Gio Gonzalez. El Mago continues to have a strong season and is now hitting .287 with 26 home runs and 73 RBI.

Trea Turner Riding Eight-Game Hitting Streak

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has been doing his part at the top of the order, setting the table for sluggers Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto. Turner has a slash line of .283/.341/.478 with 9 home runs, 28 RBI, 47 runs and 22 stolen bases across 70 games on the year. Overall, he's out-pacing his […]

Didi Gregorius Remains Out on Saturday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Gregorius strained his knuckle while diving earlier in the week. He's listed as day-to-day, and will sit out at least for the first game of the doubleheader on Saturday. Gleyber Torres will cover shortstop […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to August, where we round that bend towards the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. You should have a clear idea of team needs, strengths and weaknesses, at this point and looking to address them appropriately. There are likely owners in your […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 19

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 […]

Trevor Story Starts August With A Bomb

In the bottom of the third inning of Friday's game against the Giants, Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story launched a ball high into the air in center that fell just beyond the reach of center fielder Steven Duggar. The solo shot is a great start to August for Story as he tries to put the […]