J.D. Martinez Continues Assault on Month of August

Boston outfielder and perennial crusher of lasers, J.D. Martinez had disappointed his owners this season with a lackluster first-half. But Martinez has absolutely dominated the last month and hit two more home runs on Friday night in an 11-0 win over the Padres, giving him 30 HR for the season. Over his last 25 games, […]

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 […]

David Price To Throw Simulated Game Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Tuesday. It was initially believed that Price could return as soon as this weekend against the Padres, but he'll have to wait until next weekend against the Angels now. The veteran left-hander was much better in the first half […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Versus Padres

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Red Sox are without a designated hitter in this series, so JBJ will take a sit. He'll likely sit out throughout most of the series, so fantasy owners should seek other options […]

David Price Likely To Return Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) is likely to make his return to the rotation Sunday when the Red Sox face off against the Padres. Fantasy owners are hoping Price can pitch the way he had been before the All-Star break when he pitched to the tune of a 3.16 ERA and 1.15 […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

One of the interesting aspects of the ups and downs that come with a long Major League Baseball season is that production tends to fluctuate. For some players, their greatness lies in their consistency. Mike Trout, for example, has a .448 on-base percentage in August, which is excellent, yet only slightly better than the .438 […]

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 […]

Brandon Workman Surrenders Run In Ninth

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman allowed one run on one hit, one walk, and two strikeouts in a non-save appearance on Wednesday against the Phillies. Workman has been solid in August, allowing just two runs in 9 1/3 innings, while recording two saves and a 13/1 K/BB. He's been Boston's most reliable bullpen […]

Rick Porcello Struggles Through Five Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello lasted just five innings after allowing three runs on three hits, while walking four and striking out three in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia. The righty needed 100 pitches in the outing that brought his record down to 11-10. August has been one of Porcello's best this year. […]

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 […]

Champ or Chump: Will Smith and Rafael Devers

The end of August is always something of a turning point for this column. Many roto leagues are basically over, while owners in H2H formats are either waiting for their playoffs to start or looking ahead to next season. Waiver wires tend to be fairly barren even if your league is still competitive, and your […]

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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, August 22nd 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 […]

Xander Bogaerts Will Start After Twisting Ankle

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies after twisting his ankle in Tuesday's 3-2 loss. Although he played all nine innings, he was seen with his ankle wrapped after the game concluded, leaving his status in question for Wednesday. Luckily for those who own the […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday August 21st, 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 21st, 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 […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Is Boston’s Sole Run Producer On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. Bradley Jr. collected his 15th long ball on the season in the third inning but Boston didn't score again after that. The 29-year-old is hitting just .224 with 49 RBI, making him viable solely in […]

Matt Barnes Posts Third Consecutive Scoreless Appearance

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes struck out two and walked one in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. Barnes hasn't allowed a run over his last three appearances and has a 5/2 K/BB over those two complete innings. However, the righty hasn't recorded a save since June 6, so his […]

Brian Johnson Gives Red Sox A Chance

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson finished just 3 2/3 innings, while allowing three runs on six hits to go with four strikeouts and two walks in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. The southpaw gave up all three runs in the first inning before settling down. He needed 67 pitches in the short outing, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/21/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It’s been a fun season and we’re finally getting to the nitty-gritty. After a big day on Tuesday, we’re going to look to keep rolling here.   On FanDuel, you'll find a tournament that fits your price range, no matter what it is. The $9.99 Rally is the featured tourney of the night and will prize […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver 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 […]

David Price Could Be Back Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and the plan is for him to throw again on Tuesday. There's a possibility that the left-hander could return for an eight-game West Coast trip that starts on Friday. The 33-year-old hasn't made a start since Aug. 4 due to a […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 20th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/19): MLB DFS Lineups

After a meager nine-game slate on Monday and some light weather, we’re back to a full slate here on Tuesday with very few weather issues. In fact, we have one doubleheader, so it’s going to be a wild day of baseball.   In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday August 21st, 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 21st, 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 (8/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on FanDuel! We have a full 15-game slate on our hands with more than enough to go through. At pitcher, we have five aces to choose from and one has a great match-up. At hitter, there are a ton of offenses to choose from. There may be a few chalk stacks, […]

Chris Sale to Be Shut Down for Six Weeks

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will be officially shut down for the next six weeks of action. Sale will be given a platelet-rich plasma injection in his elbow, so he won't pitch again in the regular season. He'll finish the season with a 4.40 ERA and 218/37 K/BB ratio across 147 1/3 […]

Chris Sale Shouldn't Need Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) likely avoided Tommy John Surgery, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Sale met with Dr. James Andrews on Monday, who confirmed inflammation in his left elbow. There is no direct timetable for his return but with how Boston's season has played out, it wouldn't be surprising for […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, August 19th 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

With so many schools starting back incredibly soon (if they haven't already), and so many of us being impacted by the changing of the seasons (whether you have kids in school, you teach, or you're a student yourself), it's important to take a moment to appreciate the days when we have spare time to spend […]

Luis Arraez (2B/3B/OF, MIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Many words have already been written about the young offensive explosion that is taking place this season. Rookie hitters are mashing, and perhaps one of the most overlooked is Twins infielder Luis Arraez. Minnesota called him up back in May and he has been a […]