DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/2/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. After the Cubs-Marlins rainout and the Padres' offensive explosion, we head into Friday with only a two-game slate.  Not getting too cute with pitching would be my approach. There is really only one clear option, outlined below, so you can always differentiate with bats. Yu Darvish remains the obvious pitching target. […]

Chad Pinder Playing At Less Than 100 Percent

Oakland Athletics utilityman Chad Pinder (hamstring) delivered the go-ahead knock in Game 3 of the wild-card series versus Chicago on Thursday, but he revealed after the contest that he is playing below 100 percent due to persistent right hamstring issues. Pinder was activated off of the injured list last Sunday and delivered a two-hit performance […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/1/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday with 5 game slate. We have a Game 3 matchup between the White Sox and A's, then four more NL Wild Card matchups to round out the slate. Some elite arms take the hill but some nice spots to attack with bats are in play as well. Not getting too cute […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for October 1, 2020 (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.   Top Avoids of the Day for 10/1/20  Brandon Woodruff @ Los Angeles Dodgers Woodruff was amazing in his final […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 10/1/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 10/1/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. With some of the Wild Card series already decided, we have only a 5-game main slate of playoff action. There are some elite pitchers […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/1/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a historic eight-game day of postseason baseball Wednesday, we get to run it all back roughly 10 hours later with an equally epic five-game slate that features at least one club in each having its collective backs to the wall. With that in mind, if clubs deploy unconventional methods that make it seem like […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 30th, 2020 (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.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/30/20  Carlos Carrasco vs. New York Yankees Last night the Yankees brought the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/30/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've never seen an MLB playoff slate like this before and likely never will again: all 16 teams are in play for an action-packed daylong main slate. There are some interesting pitching options to consider and plenty of value bats to pick from, as well as some enticing stacks to target. I'll be providing you […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/30/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/30/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game main slate of playoff action. It will be Game 2 for all of the American League Wild Card series and […]

Chris Bassitt Tabbed With Keeping A’s Season Alive Wednesday

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt will get the start in Game 2 of the wild-card series versus the White Sox, with his club needing to win to force a decisive Game 3. After Chicago hammered a trio of home runs in Game 1 -- two coming off left-hander Jesus Luzardo -- the Majors’ second-best […]

J.B. Wendelken Makes Oakland’s Wild-Card Series Roster

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher J.B. Wendelken (undisclosed) has returned off of the injured list to join the club’s wild-card series roster versus the White Sox. Wendelken allowed just five earned runs across 25 innings pitched during the regular season, striking out 31 batters in that stretch. Having become a valued arm at the back of […]

Chad Pinder Earns Game 1 Start, Stephen Piscotty Available

Oakland Athletics utilityman Chad Pinder will start in the designated hitter slot for Game 1 of the wild-card series against the White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito. Stephen Piscotty will begin the game on the bench but is available to pinch hit, as it appears Oakland prefers the matchup of Pinder against Giolito. Having rejoined […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 29th, 2020 (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.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/29/20  LHP Jesus Luzardo vs Chicago White Sox I wouldn't be inclined to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 28th 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 topics […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/29/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/29/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's playoff time, baby! With the expanded roster, we are looking at a four-game slate with loads of aces on the docket. So steer […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/29/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday with 4 game slate featuring the American League Wild Card Day 1 action. We have an awesome pitcher's duel between Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole, some young and fun teams in the White Sox and Jays on the road, and a sneaky pitching matchup between Kenta Maeda and Zack Greinke. There […]

Jesus Luzardo Facing Pesky White Sox

Oakland Athletics left-handed hurler Jesus Luzardo will start Game 1 of the wild-card series against the White Sox on Tuesday. The White Sox were a perfect 14-0 against left-handed starters this year. The 22-year-old Luzardo had a 4.12 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 59 innings during the regular season, and he's ready for the challenge. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/29/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After what seemed to be a long shot three months ago, playoff baseball returns Tuesday. As opposed to the slobberknocker of competition that is ahead Wednesday, and potentially Thursday, we get a quick dip in the water with a four-game American League bonanza. As can be expected with Game 1’s across the board, aces will […]

Marcus Semien Absent From Lineup In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien will get the contest off for Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus Seattle and right-hander Justin Dunn. Nate Orf will take over at shortstop in his place, with Semien being rested ahead of Tuesday’s Wild Card series. Semien has slumped over his past seven games, having gone without a home […]

Tommy La Stella Returns To Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) has been given the green light to return to the field for the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Mariners and right-hander Justin Dunn. La Stella was removed from Game 1 after being hit in the head by an errant throw following a triple. La Stella […]

Tommy La Stella Exits Saturday’s Game With Head Ailment

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) departed Saturday’s contest versus Seattle early after he was hit in the head by a throw. La Stella had socked his second triple of the year in the sixth, but was replaced by Tony Kemp after the throw to nab him at third drilled him in the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 26th 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 topics […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 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 topics […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/25/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Friday night of the final weekend of the regular season with a 10 game slate on tap. There are a few big-name pitchers that jump out like Clayton Kershaw, Yu Darvish, Jose Berrios, Dinelson Lamet, and Carlos Carrasco. We also have a few intriguing SP2 options, which is good because you may […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 10 and Bold Predictions Revisited!

So this is it, huh? Playoffs after just 10 weeks of regular season play feels weird, but it's better than nothing, right? Congratulations to all of our readers who made it to the championship in their fantasy leagues, here's hoping this weekend goes well and helps you bring a title home! This week, we'll take […]

J.B. Wendelken Hits Injured List, James Kaprielian Recalled

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher J.B. Wendelken (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Dodgers, with righty James Kaprielian taking his spot on the active roster. Wendelken has been a crucial cog in the Oakland bullpen, compiling a 1.80 ERA across 21 appearances this season. With a career-high 11.2 K/9 […]

Frankie Montas' Status For Opening Round Unknown

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas looked the part of a top-tier starter through his first four starts in 2020. But since then, he has fallen off the wagon in terms of performance, compiling a 10.88 ERA with 10 homers allowed in 24 innings. With just three games constituting the 0pening round of the playoffs, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 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 topics […]

Tommy La Stella Doubles And Scores Against Dodgers

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tommy La Stella doubled and scored a run in a win over the Dodgers Wednesday. The most notable part of this game for La Stella was the fact he struck out, something he has been better at avoiding than every other player in 2020. La Stella sports a microscopic 4.8 percent […]

Ramon Laureano Breaks Slump With Three RBI

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a home run in a win over the Dodgers Wednesday. Laureano broke an 0-for-14 slump he was on entering the game as his batting average has sunk to .218. He's still getting on-base at a .346 rate thanks to strong plate-discipline metrics but he […]