
Craig Kimbrel Records Four-Out Save In Game 1
Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel entered Game 1 in the top of the eighth inning with two outs and a 5-3 lead. He retired Andrew McCutchen to end the eighth but gave up a solo home run to Aaron Judge to lead off of the ninth inning. Clinging on to a slim 5-4 lead, […]

Andrew Benintendi Tallies Two Runs In Game 1
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base during a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. The 24-year-old offers a fantastic blend of power and speed. Benintendi was only 4-for-16 during the 2017 postseason, so this strong start bodes well […]

Chris Sale Picks Up Eight Strikeouts In Game 1 Win
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale went 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits in a Game 1 victory over the New York Yankees. The perennial All-Star struck out eight batters while walking two. This was the first postseason win of Sale's career. He will be available to start Game 5 if the […]

J.D. Martinez Smacks Three-Run Homer In Game 1
Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez was 2-for-4 at the plate with a three-run blast in Friday's 5-4 win over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. Martinez crushed an inside fastball from J.A. Happ in the first inning which gave the Red Sox a lead that they would not relinquish. He […]

Steven Wright Undergoes MRI On Knee
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his knee on Friday since it was bothering him before Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees. If the Red Sox need to replace the knuckleballer on the roster, Wright would be unavailable to return for the Championship […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a two-game MLB playoff slate where have both sets of American League games in action. Options are limited across the board, but let's take a look. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/6/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

Joe Kelly, Brandon Workman Make ALDS Roster
Boston Red Sox relief pitchers Joe Kelly and Brandon Workman made the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees. Heath Hembree and Bobby Poyner were left off the roster with the Red Sox carrying three catchers. Kelly and Workman will fill middle relief roles for the Red Sox against their arch-rivals in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We've got what is probably going to be the juiciest slate of the playoffs today with four games on the Main slate - which begins at 2:05 Eastern. The NLDS series are rolling along with the home team (Milwaukee, Los Angeles) each taking game one, and both ALDS series set to start today in Houston […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups
With all eight playoff teams in play today, we've got three slates for us on DraftKings. The main slate starts at at 2:05pm and covers all four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 10/5/18 The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Game 4 Of ALDS
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will start in Game 4 (if necessary) of the American League Division Series against the Yankees. He will also be available out of the bullpen in Game 1 on Friday. Eovaldi was solid for Boston after being acquired from the Rays at midseason, going 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA, […]

Arizona Fall League Preview - Prospects to Watch
As October baseball begins, fantasy fanatics shift their attention to the next season, which means diving into prospects and performances. Luckily for fantasy players, the Arizona Fall League (AFL) offers the perfect chance to check-out top prospects, and how they look against other high profile players. While many of these names are a year or […]

Chris Sale Throws Another Bullpen Wednesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale threw his second bullpen session in as many days on Wednesday in anticipation of his start in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday. "Yesterday, the bullpen was okay, but it was indoors," manager Alex Cora said. "It was more about mechanics and getting loose. […]

Red Sox Close To Finalizing ALDS Roster
The Boston Red Sox are close to finalizing their roster for the American League Division Series, and both pitchers Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez won't make the roster, but they will remain with the team during the playoffs in case an injury occurs. Second baseman Brandon Phillips was sent home. The final two relief spots […]

Red Sox Say Chris Sale Is Ready To Go
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) threw off flat ground on Monday and was scheduled to throw an indoor bullpen session on Tuesday in anticipation of his Game 1 start in the American League Division Series against either the A's or Yankees. Sale's velocity was down in his final two regular season starts, […]

Nathan Eovaldi Available Out Of Bullpen To Open ALDS
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will be available out of the bullpen for Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Eovaldi will almost certainly start Game 4 if the Red Sox face the Yankees. If it's the A's, Boston is still deciding between Eovaldi and Eduardo Rodriguez for […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/2/18-10/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We're onto the Wildcard games! Is there anything better than postseason baseball? I can personally think of a few things, but not many! There are two games - one tonight and one Wednesday. I'll be outlining players from both games, as that is the slate we will be attacking! In this article, I will be […]

Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (9/24 - 9/30)
Welcome back, RotoBallers. For those of you still playing - we're here to try and help with your lineup decisions, and of course bring him those championship trophies! I'm filling in for the regular @Roto_Dubs this week, as he has "real life" stuff to attend to. For those who aren't familiar, this is our fifth year now […]

Eduardo Nunez Returns to the Lineup
Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Nunez missed a week due to a hamstring issue, but will bat seventh and serve as the DH versus lefty J.A. Happ on Friday. Nunez is hitting .264/.288/.389 this season and does not have […]

Fantasy Baseball: #2EarlyMock, Rounds 11 - 20
As I mentioned last week, I'm one of more than 100 fantasy analysts participating in this year's #2EarlyMock. It’s been a fun way to run out the clock on a 2018 season that has been forgettable for me in terms of both my personal fantasy performance and the IRL collapse of my preferred team. As […]

Chris Sale Strikes Out Eight On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale allowed three runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings of work during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Sale's velocity was down in this appearance, but he said that it was all due to mechanics. He struck out eight batters while walking one. It has been a frustrating […]

Craig Kimbrel Allows Four Run In Non-Save Situation
Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel entered the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader down 6-3 in the ninth inning. He only recorded a single out while allowing four runs. His control was wild as he issued three walks. The outing ballooned his 2.21 ERA all the way up to 2.79. Regardless, it has still been […]

David Price Average In Wednesday's Win
Boston Red Sox starter David Price allowed three runs on six hits in five innings of work during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. He walked three batters while striking out six. With the win, Price's record now stands at 16-7 to go along with a 3.58 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 177/50 K/BB ratio. Since […]

J.D. Martinez Blasts 42nd Homer Of Season
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez continued to do what he does best on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez was 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and three runs scored in a 19-3 Red Sox rout. The slugger is slashing .330/.403/.629 with 42 homers, 127 RBI, six stolen bases, and 109 runs scored. […]

Xander Bogaerts Reaches 100 RBI
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored in a 19-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The game put an exclamation point on to what has been a career season for the 25-year-old. Bogaerts has set career highs in a multitude of categories […]

Mookie Betts Reaches 30/30 Club
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Betts joined Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Indians as the only players with at least 30 steals and 30 home runs this season. Betts has been […]

Rafael Devers Dominant In Wednesday's Doubleheader
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was 5-for-8 with six RBI, two home runs, three runs scored, and one walk during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. He was one of the few Red Sox batters that participated in both games. The sophomore has had a tumultuous season at times, but he still has […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 26: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Week 26 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. It has blown by insanely fast, but believe it or not, the final week of the 2018 MLB regular season has officially arrived. Most fantasy […]

Mookie Betts Sitting Out Game 2
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 versus the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Betts played in the first game, but will sit this second one out. Blake Swihart will play right field and bat fifth versus righty Jimmy Yacabonis. Swihart can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

J.D. Martinez is Sitting Out Game 2
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is sitting out Game 2 of the doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The Red Sox are not playing for much, so they will rest Martinez in the second game. Rafael Devers will serve as the DH and bat cleanup versus righty Jimmy Yacabonis. Devers hit two […]

Eduardo Nunez To Return To Action This Weekend
Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter on Friday and will play third base on Sunday. Nunez has been out since Sept. 19, but the Red Sox want to get him back in there before the playoffs start next week. Nunez hasn't been as good this year as he […]