Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 25th 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 […]

Nick Senzel Exits Game In First Inning

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Nick Senzel was lifted from the first inning of Wednesday's game after hitting a single. Phillip Ervin entered the game as a pinch-runner for Senzel. Though details haven't been released on the nature of Senzel's injury, the Reds rookie appeared to be dizzy coming off the field. Senzel has had a […]

Eugenio Suarez Off Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez, coming off of three home runs in his past two games, is not in the lineup Wednesday. Josh VanMeter will play third base and bat fifth against pitcher Jhoulys Chacin and the Milwaukee Brewers. Batting in Suarez's usual third spot in the order will be outfielder Jesse Winker. Winker, […]

Yasiel Puig Could Be Traded

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Cincinnati Reds are open to trading outfielder Yasiel Puig at the trade deadline. The Reds have scuffled since the All-Star break, which may lead them to explore trade options for the multi-talented outfielder, who can be a free agent after the season. Puig has put together a quality […]

Jesse Winker Homers In Blowout Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-2 with a homer, one run, and two RBI in a 14-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Winker went deep in the first inning off Milwaukee starter Zach Davies, giving him 14 dingers on the season. Overall, the young outfielder is hitting .261 with the 14 homers, […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 17 - Buy or Sell?

Some players will be changing home ballparks in the coming days. It's hard to address that directly before any trades are actually made, but keep in mind if any of the below players are moved, it may become easier or harder for them to continue or resuming hitting homers. Weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 17

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 […]

Alex Wood Sharp in Final Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alex Wood, who has yet to pitch for his new team after injuring his back in the spring, pitched six strong innings in his final rehab start for the Chattanooga Lookouts this past Monday and looks to make debut for the big club soon. Wood threw 85 pitches over his six innings, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 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 […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Two of the most-hyped rookies in Major League Baseball are in action tonight and it’s worth noting part of the reason why they have been so lauded. San Diego Padres rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has outstanding counting numbers – 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 49 runs, 39 RBI – while hitting .324, but […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 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 […]

Sonny Gray Excellent In Monday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Gray hurled six innings of one-run ball while striking out seven and walking two. The veteran right-hander's bounceback season with the Reds has been impressive after no one wanted him in fantasy heading into the season. Gray now has […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big night in a 6-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Suarez went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in the win. The big game raises his average to .253 with an .852 OPS, 26 homers, 52 runs, 64 RBI, and two steals. He is starting to […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

As we enter the second half of the season you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 17

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). This week we're breaking two ex-top prospects. One with a lot of major league time in Kevin Gausman, and one still getting his feet wet in Tyler Beede Ownership is based […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball over on FanDuel. We have plenty to look forward to in terms of contests, with the $10 Rally ($25K to first) and $88 Slam ($20K to first) headlining the $66 FWBC Qualifier. It'll be a fun night on FanDuel, so let's make sure we have our targets on point so we […]

Nick Senzel Will Return on Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Senzel was sidelined a majority of last week due to lingering hamstring issues. He will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Chase Anderson. Fantasy owners can feel safe about putting Senzel back in their […]

Tyler Mahle Officially Hits Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. He suffered a left hamstring strain during his start on Friday. The Reds are unsure how long Mahle will be sidelined, but he is expected to miss a few starts. Lucas Sims will draw the start on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's schedule in Major League Baseball has a total of 11 games starting after 7:05 p.m. ET. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/22/19. The lineup picks will range from some […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

The urgency is definitely picking up around baseball, and it tends to every year once the fun and fanfare of the All-Star break are in the rear-view mirror. You could smell the pungent aroma in the air over the past week. A few trades were completed, a few key players went down with injuries of […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/22/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are a couple of trends that come to mind when looking at Monday’s MLB props on Monkey Knife Fight. The first is that young rising stars offer potential value. Tyler O’Neill is getting a chance to play for St. Louis. Juan Soto is mashing for Washington. Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Dickerson are putting up […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/22/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm ET and includes 11 games, which is lots of action for a Monday. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/22/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 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 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Excellent In Loss On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani was excellent in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. DeSclafani allowed just one earned run over six innings while racking up 11 strikeouts. He wound up taking the loss as his offense was unable to provide much in the way of run support. DeSclafani has been […]

Jose Iglesias is Absent on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Iglesias (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine day off for him, so Iglesias should be back in the lineup next game. Jose Peraza will cover shortstop and bat seventh versus righty Jake Flaherty. Peraza has been […]

Nick Senzel Sits Out on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Senzel pinch-ran on Saturday, so that's a good sign that he could return to the lineup soon. He's not ready to play on Sunday, but hopefully he'll be back in there in the next few […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize platoon splits. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings! We have a fun 10-game slate on our hands and DK has given us plenty of contests to look forward to. For just $10, you can win a $30K grand prize with a $150K prize pool. On the higher end, there are huge $750 and $88 tournaments as well. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, July 21st 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 21st, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 7/21/19  Lance Lynn vs Houston […]