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 […]

Mitch Moreland Goes 3-for-3

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland entered the game in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Orioles and finished with three hits in as many at-bats, along with a run batted in and two runs scored. This was Moreland's second three-hit game this season and it bumped his batting average to .243. […]

Christian Vazquez Collects Career-High 19th Double

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-4 with a run batted in and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Orioles. Vazquez registered his career-high 19th double in the sixth inning which also delivered his 53rd RBI. In his fifth major league season, Vazquez is having a breakout year and has made a […]

J.D. Martinez Is Hitting .391 In August

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and a run scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over Baltimore. Martinez is having the best month of his season, hitting .391 with a 1.177 OPS, five homers, 12 RBI, five doubles, and 15 runs scored. It's not a career season by […]

Xander Bogaerts Smacks 42nd Double

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished 2-for-5 with two runs batted in during Sunday's win over Baltimore. The 26-year-old picked up his 42nd double, which puts him at third in all of baseball, and just three behind his career-high. It was going to be tough for Bogaerts to replicate what he did in 2018, […]

Rafael Devers Continues To Mash

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 4-for-5 against the Orioles on Sunday, while also collecting four runs batted in and two runs scored. The 22-year-old smashed his 27th homer of the year, his sixth in August, and his third in four days. This month he's slashing .338/.372/.703 with 17 RBI and nine doubles. […]

Nathan Eovaldi Gets Shelled In First Start Since April

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed five runs on three in two complete inning, while striking out one and walking three in Sunday's 13-7 win over Baltimore. Boston's rotation is a disaster right now so the team shifted Eovaldi back to the rotation and it did not go as planned. Over 36 1/3 innings, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 18th 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 […]

The Cut List (Week 21) - Time to Let Go?

Thank you to Austyn Varney for filling in at the Cut List last week. Crunch time is approaching. If you're like me, you have multiple leads that are evaporating before your eyes, because fantasy baseball is never easy. Moments that require quick action can strike at any time. If your trade deadline has passed, the […]

Sam Travis (1B/OF, BOS) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Red Sox replaced veteran Steve Pearce with Sam Travis as their short-side platoon bat off the bench, a valuable role as a lefty smasher that Boston has often utilized. Travis' overall season of .266/.314/.468 doesn't jump off the page, but the […]

Chris Sale Lands On 10-Day IL

Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale hit the injured list Saturday with elbow inflammation while Ryan Brasier gets the call-up to take his roster spot. The southpaw is visiting Dr. James Andrews, which is never a good sign, and there's a real possibility his season is in jeopardy. We'll likely know more later in the […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 21

We're getting closer and closer to the fantasy playoffs. That means these two-start streamers will be in high demand now more than ever, and owners will need to take care with who they choose. All that out of the way, Week 19 was a big whiff. I already mentioned last week that two of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday sees another split slate with six games in the afternoon and nine in the evening. The evening slate is the featured one and that is where our attentions lie. The Red Sox are the favorites on this slate in a big way but Eduardo Rodriguez has a tendency to struggle negating his value. The […]

NASCAR Prop Picks for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race - Monkey Knife Fight

Good morning RotoBallers! In case you haven't heard, Monkey Knife Fight now features NASCAR! Here are our recommendations to get started for the night race at Bristol on Saturday. The checkered flag drops for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at 7:30 pm ET. Editor's Note: Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight have released […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 17th 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 […]

Nathan Eovaldi Will Start on Sunday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will draw the start against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He was scheduled to start on Wednesday, but the team used him in relief instead. He's likely only going to throw around 60-70 pitches as the Red Sox want to build up his stamina has a starter again. Eovaldi […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/16/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

The Star Shootout on Monkey Knife Fight offers many compelling matchups, and it even includes two of the hottest players in the game including Ronald Acuna Jr. and Aristides Aquino going head to head! One note of caution though is that even stars that have been very productive this season aren’t automatically going to provide […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 16th 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 […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 20 Waiver Wire

It wasn't a huge week in terms of bullpen news, which was actually kind of nice after two weeks of shuffling and hustling throughout Major League Baseball's bullpens. There were some smaller things that happened this week though, that could lead to bigger news down the road. Some trade deadline acquisitions don't look like they're […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 20 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 20! 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel. We have eight games on the main slate, and it’s definitely an interesting one. With surely one of the worst pitching slates of the season, we’ll be left to find some guys who won’t kill you. The fun comes with the bats, who are going to put on a […]

Nathan Eovaldi Earns First Win Of Season

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi earned his first win of 2019 against the Indians on Wednesday after working two scoreless innings, while allowing just one hit and striking out two. The 29-year-old has been solid over his past three outings, not allowing a run over 3 2/3 innings with a 3/0 K/BB. Eovaldi never […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits Two Homers On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with four runs batted in, thanks to two home runs in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Cleveland. Bogaerts did almost all the damage himself, thanks to a third inning solo shot and a three-run bomb in the seventh. Wednesday also marked his second multi-homer game in the month […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, August 15th 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 […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Homers In Second Straight Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over Cleveland. His long ball was the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning. It's his second homer in as many nights and his 14th of the year. He's also driven in […]

Rafael Devers Goes 6-for-6 with Four Doubles

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was a perfect 6-for-6 with four doubles and three runs batted in during Tuesday's 7-6 win over Cleveland. He made history with the performance, becoming the first player to record six or more hits and four or more doubles in one game. Devers also impressed with his exit […]

Andrew Cashner Records First Career Major League Save

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner flipped roles on Tuesday, coming in to close out a 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Cashner allowed a hit and struck out two in the appearance. Manager Alex Cora has been getting crafty with his bullpen usage recently, most notably with Nathan Eovaldi working exclusively out of […]

Chris Sale Becomes Fastest Player To 2,000 Strikeouts

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale struck out 12 over 6 2/3 innings, while allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks in Tuesday's 10-inning victory over the Indians. In the win, Sale accrued his 2,000th career punch out, making him the fastest player in baseball history to do so, needing […]