FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel opted to break yesterday's games into three different slates. That is not the case tonight, as we have a plethora of games in only one slate. There are 14 total games, meaning we have plenty of options from salary relief to high priced. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

Random Thoughts - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt for a week of random thoughts. The guys discuss the difference between baseball and other sports when it comes to respecting greatness. Also, Kyle brings up some points on making trades this time of the year, Blake wants to discuss which veterans you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Jean Segura Could Have A Concussion

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (head) did not play in Monday's contest against the Texas Rangers. He was in the lineup but was scratched after the doctors would not sign off on his return. It's unclear if the Mariners are just being cautious or if Segura does have a potential injury like a concussion. He […]

Brad Miller Scratched with Facial Injury

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller was scratched from Monday's game with a facial contusion sustained during batting practice. There does not seem to be a huge amount of concern coming from the Rays, so it seems unlikely that Miller misses much time. Miller is hitting .246 with five home runs in 150 plate […]

Elvis Andrus Making Progress

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (arm) is making progress towards a return from the disabled list. Andrus is taking grounders, throwing from 90 feet and beginning to hit from a tee Monday. There is no firm date set for his return at this point, but without any setbacks he should be back at some point […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets or May 29

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Javier Baez Cranks Three-Run Homer in Win Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez went 2-for-5 on Sunday night with a three-run home run and a single. Baez cooled down for a stretch but is heating back up lately and is up to 13 HRs on the season with a massive 42 RBI. Baez is having a career year at the plate aside […]

Addison Russell Sitting Monday, Tommy La Stella Batting Second

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is sitting on Monday for a normal day of rest. Tommy La Stella has been inserted into the lineup at second base, hitting second, with Javier Baez sliding over to shortstop. La Stella provides some value as a cheap DFS option at the top of the lineup. La Stella has […]

Didi Gregorius Dropped To Seventh In Order

The New York Yankees will begin a home series with the Houston Astros on Memorial Day and they’ve shifted their lineup once more. Shortstop Didi Gregorius, who began the season batting fourth before being moved up to third, has now been dropped to seventh. The 28-year-old had previously been dropped to fifth as his incredible […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a Monday slate thanks to Memorial Day, and that also means a busy early slate. Unfortunately, FanDuel diced up the games, so we don't get the bulk of them in any slate besides the all day slate. That said, these picks apply for the "Early Only" slate because those had the best selection […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a packed holiday slate on Memorial Day. There are 16 games (NYM/ATL doubleheader). Half of the games have an over/under of at least nine total runs, including an 11.5 projected total at Coors Field. On the down side, only two teams are heavy favorites (at least -190 odds): Cleveland and Boston. It will […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Hard Hit Rate

Those of you familiar with Fangraphs and their plethora of advanced stats have probably seen and evaluated Hard Hit rate before. Statcast keeps its own set of data based on exit velocity and even measures the number of balls leaving the bat over 95 mph. It's not surprising that the leaderboard is littered with superstars […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 9

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled 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 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 28

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Christian Arroyo Reaches Four Times Sunday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo reached base four times Sunday versus the Orioles. He would go 2-for-2 with two walks. He would score a run and drive in two. He does not have a ton of at-bats this season but in short action, he is batting .412 this season. He is a highly regarded […]

Javier Baez Hitting Second Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez is hitting second on Sunday night against Giants lefty Ty Blach. Baez has been heating up recently and with the move into the two-hole he should have a great opportunity for both R and RBI. Baez is enjoying his best power hitting season so far, but has seen his […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

A programming note: This column will be published on Sunday rather than Monday moving forward. We’re making this change because some of you, for reasons which escape my understanding, play in weekly leagues where waivers process on Sunday night. My snobbery aside, this column is more useful to more people when it runs on Sundays, […]

Matt Duffy Sits, Christian Arroyo Starts Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy will receive a day off on Sunday. Duffy is hitting .313 with two home runs and two steals in 158 plate appearances this season. However, Duffy has just four hits in his last 21 PAs, so the Rays may be just looking to give him a day off […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 11-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Mike Moustakas Sitting, Ramon Torres And Drew Butera Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas will get a day off on Sunday. Moustakas has been struggling in the last couple of weeks. Since he had a two home run outing on May 8th, he has a .226 batting average with one home run in 73 plate appearances. The Royals will be hoping a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a large slate today, like we do on every Sunday. The main slate has several ace options for starting pitcher including Chris Sale, Gerrit Cole, and Stephen Strasburg. There are plenty of value options in the middle tiers as well, which should give DFS players plenty of wiggle room to get creative with their […]

The Cut List (Week 9): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 9 of the Cut List. Last week’s cut suggestions were some of the best yet if you ask me. I suggested cutting Jay Bruce, Albert Pujols, Rougned Odor, and Rich Hill and they all continued their poor play. Bruce, Pujols, and Odor went a combined 13-for-64 (.203) and Hill was pulled from […]

Jose Peraza Scores Once Saturday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Peraza has been mired in a slump, batting just .150 with 11 strikeouts over his past 15 games. On the season, the young infielder is hitting .243 with a .597 OPS, two homers, 12 RBI, […]

Tim Anderson Hits Two Bombs Saturday, Drives In Four

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson powered the White Sox to a 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers Saturday, launching two home runs and driving in a career-high four runs on the day. Anderson has made great strides in his development in 2018, as he's walking way more often (8.0 BB%), striking out way less […]

Javier Baez Continues To Heat Up With Homer Against Giants

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez hit home run number 12 of the season on Saturday. After a hot start, he went cold, but he has shown life as of late. In his last seven games, he has two home runs and has swiped two bags. His 22.2% K% is also his lowest of his career. […]

JT Riddle Recalled from Triple-A, Goes 0-for-4 in Return

With Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado landing on the disabled list with a hamstring strain, shortstop JT Riddle was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday and went 0-for-4 in his first game back with Miami. Over 21 games at Triple-A, Riddle was hitting .346 with three home runs, 19 RBI, two steals and […]

Tyler Saladino Delivers Another Solid Start With Increased Time

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Tyler Saladino went 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI in the 17-6 win over the New York Mets. The whole Brewers offense was on absolute fire, however, Saladino delivered another solid game and has had a major impact on the Brewers since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox. With the […]

Dansby Swanson Has Good Day In Loss To Boston

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is getting back into the groove after missing time with an injury. He went 2-for-4 on Saturday with a two-run homer off Drew Pomeranz. Alas, it was not enough as the Braves fell, 8-6. He’s worth a start at either short or utility.

Amed Rosario Not In Lineup Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. The day off is likely just a breather for the 22-year-old, who has not exactly had the best season thus far fantasy-wise. Rosario was a hyped-up post-Super 2 call-up last season who has disappointed in his official rookie year. Rosario's .253/.276/.656 […]