Eduardo Rodriguez To Start Game 4 Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will be the starter for Game 4 in Boston Monday. The original plan was to deploy Nick Pivetta in this game, but he was used for four innings in relief on Sunday and is no longer available. Rodriguez had a disappointing first appearance in this series, allowing two […]

Hansel Robles Blows Save In Game 3

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles (illness) had been among the most reliable in the Boston bullpen entering Sunday, but he didn't have his best stuff in Game 3, allowing two runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning before being removed with a stomach illness. He struck out one batter. It's impossible […]

Nick Pivetta Takes Win In Heroic Relief Appearance

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta was expected to be the starter in Monday's Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays, but that will no longer be the case after he was pressed into relief duty in Boston's 6-4 extra-inning victory Sunday. Pivetta came on to start the top of the 10th inning, and […]

Nathan Eovaldi Solid For Five Innings In Game 3

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi got off to a rocky start in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing a two-run home run to Austin Meadows in the top of the first inning, but he settled down to only allow those two runs on three hits and a walk with eight strikeouts […]

Christian Arroyo Enjoys Three-Hit Day

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo enjoyed a three-hit game from the ninth spot in Boston's 6-4 extra-inning victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3. He went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored. Arroyo has been fortunate to receive playing time for Boston as a result of the down-the-stretch starter […]

Christian Vazquez Hits Walk-Off Two-Run Shot

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez did not start Sunday's Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays, instead entering as a pinch-hitter for Kevin Plawecki in the sixth inning to deliver a sacrifice bunt. After that, he went 1-for-3, with the one hit being a walk-off two-run home run off Luis Patino in the bottom […]

Hunter Renfroe Reaches Four Times In Game 3 Win

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe had a major part to play in Sunday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3, and somehow it wasn't the fact that he reached base four times, going 2-for-4 with two walks and a run scored. It was a controversial defensive play in right field […]

Enrique Hernandez Leads The Way Again Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Enrique Hernandez was an offensive standout for the second consecutive game Sunday, going 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-4 extra-inning victory. He now has eight hits in 12 at-bats over his last two games, with 17 total bases in that time. After finishing Game 2 […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Leadoff Homer in Game 3

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Kyle Schwarber led off again Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays and the right-handed Drew Rasmussen, and he provided an important boost to the offense, hitting a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning as part of a 3-for-5 day with an additional run scored before being […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

All eight of the MLB teams still alive play today, so that gives us a rather nice four-game slate on FanDuel today into tonight. The Braves, White Sox, Dodgers, and Red Sox are all at home on this one. The Rays and White Sox are both facing elimination already. It's going to be a great […]

MLB DFS Playoff Slate In Depth Analysis for 10/11/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   This will surely be the final four-game slate of the playoffs, which means it's our last chance to get any semblance of an edge on the field. There is just no real edge in a two-game slate […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 10/10/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/10 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The difference in the single-game MLB formats is immense between FanDuel and DraftKings, so let's get that sorted out first. FanDuel doesn't allow you to select a pitcher and has an extra multiplier spot counting for 1.5x, […]

Matt Barnes Replaces Garrett Richards On Playoff Roster

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes replaced Garrett Richards (hamstring) on the playoff roster after Richards suffered a hamstring strain during his daily conditioning routine. Barnes threw an inning in Friday's Game 2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing a hit and two walks and striking out one batter. Manager Alex Cora bemoaned […]

J.D. Martinez Homers In Triumphant Return

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (ankle) may have gone on the injured list if this was the regular season, but instead he returned to the lineup for Friday's Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Rays and went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and a run scored in the 14-6 […]

Alex Verdugo Homers, Has Three Hits In Comeback

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo slotted in fifth in the batting order in Friday's Game 2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, and he played a key part in the comeback win, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. Verdugo has a 6-for-13 line with five RBI through his […]

Xander Bogaerts Homers In Three-Hit Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was a major contributor to Boston's comeback in a 14-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday as he went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. Bogaerts now has six hits, including two homers, and two walks in his first three games and 13 […]

Rafael Devers Homers Friday In Game 2

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (forearm) has been the subject of much speculation regarding his forearm in the past few days, but on Friday he showed just how much he's still capable of, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, two walks, and two runs scored. Devers finished the season with three homers […]

Enrique Hernandez Homers In Five-Hit Game

Boston Red Sox utility man Enrique Hernandez exploded with a five-hit game in Friday's Game 2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Hernandez went 5-for-6 with a home run, three doubles, three RBI, and three runs scored. It was a major breakout game for Hernandez, who had only eight extra-base hits in 89 at-bats in […]

Tanner Houck Sparkles In Relief Win

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck came on in relief of Chris Sale in the second inning Friday and got Boston back on track against the Tampa Bay Rays, throwing five innings and allowing one run on two hits and no walks with five strikeouts. He took the win in the 14-6 victory. This […]

Chris Sale Knocked Out After One Inning Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale continued his recent string of rough outings Friday, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk in just one inning of work against the Tampa Bay Rays. The big blow was a grand slam off the bat of part-time player Jordan Luplow. Sale struck out two batters. […]

Bobby Dalbec On The Bench For ALDS Game 2

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec isn't starting the second game of the American League Division Series. Dalbec started at first base and hit seventh in Game 1, going hitless in four plate appearances. The 26-year-old hit .240 with a .298 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and two stolen bases in 453 plate appearances […]

J.D. Martinez In ALDS Game 2 Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter and outfielder J.D. Martinez (ankle) is back in the lineup for Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Shane Baz. Martinez wasn't on Boston's roster for the team's Wild-Card game win against the New York Yankees due to a left ankle sprain. […]

Kyle Schwarber Reaches Base Twice, Swipes A Bag

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber swiped a base in Thursday's series-opening game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and if you bet on that as the offensive highlight for Boston heading into the game, you're probably much richer than you started. Schwarber went 2-for-4 and the Red Sox were shut out in a 5-0 loss. […]

Nick Pivetta Eats Up Innings In Relief

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta threw 4 2/3 innings in relief in Game 1, coming on to start the third inning after Eduardo Rodriguez and Garrett Richards combined for the first six outs. Pivetta gave up three runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts. The greatest service Pivetta did was to […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Gets Five Outs Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez started Thursday's Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays and didn't last long, recording five outs and giving up two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout. He took the loss in the game. Daily fantasy managers will regret their choice of Rodriguez, and he […]

Kyle Schwarber To Bat Leadoff In Game 2

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Kyle Schwarber will bat leadoff in Game 2 of the ALDS against Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Enrique Hernandez will hit second in the game. There's still no decision as to whether J.D. Martinez (ankle) will be in the starting lineup for […]

Nathan Eovaldi Named Starter For Game 3 Of ALDS

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been named the starter for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The 31-year-old right-hander is coming off of a fantastic start against the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card game. In the outing, he pitched 5 1/3 innings and […]

J.D. Martinez Could Be In The Lineup For Game 2

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (ankle) could be in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays. After the team's Game 1 loss, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that there was a "strong possibility" that Martinez would play in Game 2. The 34-year-old slugger is currently […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Forearm Discomfort

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (forearm) is experiencing right forearm discomfort, according to Michael Silverman and Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. The Globe reporters stated that the injury has only been flaring up when Devers swings and misses. The expectation at this point is that Devers is going to continue to play […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid four-game postseason ledger on tap Friday, and FanDuel is offering all of the contests on a main slate that gets started at 2:07pm ET. Postseason MLB DFS is always interesting, as there are usually not too many vulnerable arms, if any, to pick on in any given day. However, even the […]