Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, June 27th 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 […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 13 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, June 24 (unless otherwise noted). Not much in the way of introduction this week, except that you may have seen a few of these names around these parts before, so let's jump in to the weekly reminders. EVAB (pronounced […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 13

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 are looking at two right-handers in the eastern time zone. Joe Musgrove got off to a great start, then imploded, and now put up a dominant start against […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for June 26th, 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 6/26/19  Tanner Roark vs Los […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball! We have a ton of games spread throughout the day, with the main slate coming at night. DraftKings has blessed us with a 9-game featured slate kicking off at 7:05 PM. We have a few aces to choose from, but nobody stands out. On the cheap end, Framber Valdez is way […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/26/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 15 games on the schedule today, but I will be focusing my research on the nine-game main slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/26/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also […]

Trevor Williams Allows Four Runs In Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams (2-2) surrendered four runs on eight hits and no walks in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Williams was excellent through three innings, but the rejuvenated Astros lineup chipped away at him over the rest of his outing. He has now allowed 11 runs in his last two starts […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesday's full slate of Major League Baseball has first pitch at 7:00 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 6/25/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

Bryan Reynolds is Scratched on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (shin) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Reynolds is dealing with a bruised shin, so the Pirates are going to give him the day off. Melky Cabrera will play right field and bat fifth versus righty Gerrit Cole. Cabrera has been solid with the bat this season, […]

Dario Agrazal to Start on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dario Agrazal will draw the start against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The Pirates recalled Agrazal to make a spot start here after pushing back their rotation last week. He didn't pitch well during his first outing of the year against the Miami Marlins. Agrazal is not a good streaming option for […]

Jordan Lyles to Come Off Injured List Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is expected to come off the injured list on Saturday. He pitched well during his rehab start on Sunday, so it sounds like Lyles is ready to return. Lyles has been great this season, but he would be starting against the Brewers on Saturday, so he could get […]

Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 13)

There's no need to explain exit velocity here, as you are likely well aware of its function and description by now. Followers of this weekly column will remember the Week 7 iteration where we first examined exit velocity leaders. We know that hitters who make hard contact are more apt to collect extra-base hits and it […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

This week marks the halfway point of the 2019 baseball season. Hopefully this column has been a help to you so far, and continues to be down the stretch. The middle portion of the year is arguably the toughest stretch in which to seek reinforcements via the waiver wire. With most teams still going for […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

It's hard to believe that it's already June 24th, but then again it feels like we experience this point with every amateur and professional sport. Whether the season lasts 16, 35, 82, or 162 games, there comes the time every year where we transition from, "It's still pretty early" to, "There's actually not that much […]

Jordan Lyles (SP, PIT) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jordan Lyles appears to be nearing a return to the team. He was placed on the Injured List for experiencing hamstring tightness following his start on June 8. In his first rehab start in Triple-A on Sunday, he pitched 5 […]

Bryan Reynolds (OF, PIT) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Who? It seems that's the common response every time Bryan Reynolds numbers are brought up. "Who had his seventh multi-hit game of June?" "Who went 4-for-5, the night after going 3-for-5?" "Who now has a 156 wRC+ over 200 PA?" The newest star who is […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

We're just about at the halfway point of the 2019 regular season. Feels like just yesterday we were touting the rebound potential of Yu Darvish and mocking any poor suckers willing to run it back with Lucas Giolito again, doesn't it? Being right in the thick of things as we are, this is possibly the […]

Josh Bell Hits League-Leading 28th Double

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 victory over the Padres. Bell's single in the 11th inning started a rally for the Pirates, and the league leader in doubles eventually scored the tying run before the Pirates walked it off. Bell is now hitting […]

Kevin Newman Extends Hit-Streak to 12 Games

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman went 2-for-6 with a pair of RBI and the game-winning walk in the 11th inning of the Pirates 11-10 victory against the Padres on Sunday. Newman has been a consistent starter for the Pirates and has rewarded their faith with a 12-game hit streak. He doesn't provide much in the […]

Bryan Reynolds Has Another Multi-Hit Performance

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Sunday's thrilling 11-inning comeback victory against the Padres. Reynolds' average now sits at .362 having smacked eight hits in his last four games. Reynolds has been the Pirates' second best hitter this season, providing consistent on-base skills near the top of […]

Steven Brault Allows Three Runs Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Steven Brault (3-1) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks across five innings of work on Sunday. Brault was left with a no-decision despite leaving the game with the lead. Brault has now allowed just six runs in his last four starts. Although he pitches well in short stretches, Brault […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Newman has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games. He's logged multiple hits in six of those contests, and the only game where he didn't get a knock he was 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter. The rookie has taken command of […]

Francisco Cervelli Hoping To Return Next Weekend

As Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli recovers from a concussion that he sustained last month, he hopes to begin a rehab assignment this week before returning to the major league roster over the following weekend. He was cleared a week ago of all symptoms but has yet to begin any baseball workouts. Cervelli was having […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday June 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 23rd, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, June 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 […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to late June, where the first half of the fantasy baseball (and regular) season meets the second half! No, we're not quite at the All-Star break, but the actual number of games played for each team will cross the 81-game threshold this upcoming […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday June 22nd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 22nd, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, June 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 […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 13

So we're two and a half months into the season, and a lot of pictures are becoming more clear. Some players have been lost to injury time, plenty are underperforming, and there are of course new faces rising. No matter the situation, it could be time for a roster refresh--but not just the hum-drum obvious […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 12)

Believe it or not, the midpoint of the minor league baseball season is here. We’re starting to see short-season leagues get underway, 2019 amateur draft picks are signing their first pro contracts, minor league all-star breaks are happening, and prospect promotions are also picking up steam. Major league teams are also continuing to dip into […]