Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (5/28/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 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 […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Kelenic Cruising, McKay Dominating, Singer Soaring

We've had the pleasure of seeing two more high-profile prospects make their big league debuts in the past week, with Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio debuting last Friday and Mitch Keller making his first major league start on Tuesday night against the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader. Biggio, while not ranked […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For Tuesday's slate of games, we'll be focusing on the contests beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. Most DFS slates will not including the Padres-Yankees (6:35 p.m. ET) or Pirates-Reds (6:40 p.m. ET) games. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster! In this article, I will be providing […]

Pirates Acquire Pitcher Yefry Ramirez

The Pittsburgh Pirates added pitching depth by trading for Baltimore Orioles right-hander Yefry Ramirez on Monday. The Orioles optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Norfolk last week after he was pounded by the Indians for five runs (four earned) on six hits across 3 1/3 innings on May 20. He was 0-2 with a bloated 6.09 ERA […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Still Has Calf Soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said that outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) has continued calf soreness and will "take some time here." Chisenhall has been out all year with a fractured right index finger and now the calf issue, and it's concerning since he played in just 29 games last year with the Indians due […]

Francisco Cervelli Placed On Concussion Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Francisco Cervelli (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday and recalled catcher Jacob Stallings from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Cervelli left the game on Saturday in the fourth inning after he was hit in the helmet on a backswing by Cody Bellinger. Stallings hit .275 with […]

Jung Ho Kang Starting Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. Kang should be able to return from the injured list this week, barring any setbacks. He was hitting just .133/.204/.300 with four home runs and eight RBI in his first 90 at-bats, so there's no […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/27/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s Memorial Day in the United States, which means a lot of afternoon baseball on the schedule. There are two premier pitching matchups today. The Cubs’ Cole Hamels goes against Gerrit Cole in Houston and Mets ace Jacob deGrom faces Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw in Los Angeles. Many other games have pitchers that could be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/27/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

In celebration of Memorial Day, we've got just about every team in action today. The early slate starts at 1:05pm eastern and covers seven games, while the main slate starts at 7:05pm and includes four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/267/2019. The picks […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday May 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 27th, 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for May 27th, 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 5/27/19  Chris Bassitt vs Los […]

Francisco Cervelli is Sitting Out

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cervelli was hit in the head on a backswing during Saturday's game and left with concussion symptoms. There is a good chance that Cervelli lands on the injured list. Elias Diaz will draw the start […]

Mitch Keller Recalled, Starting Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller has been recalled from Triple-A and will make his major league debut on Monday versus the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates play a doubleheader on Monday, so it's unclear which game Keller is starting. He could be an interesting DFS option and could be worth stashing in fantasy leagues. There […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

As I'm attempting to fill in for our inimitable Kyle Bishop, I want to point out that pitching help is tough to find, but that history favors owners who are willing to take risks and acknowledge that sometimes old dogs can learn new tricks. This week's waiver wire list features a number of arms which […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Managers can easily make decisions to affect their team positively, but often they're too hesitant, cautious, or even scared. Sometimes you have to make the hard choice to choose a player in the right circumstance to produce. These are the best players when we start streaming. We look at the matchups and other variables to […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 9

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We have a full fifteen game slate on our hands, but the main slate is 10 games. e have a ton of pitchers to choose from and it just comes down to your ideal roster construction. There aren't as many gas cans to pick on, but we will definitely find some […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday, May 26th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 26th, 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The final week of May means we're nearly one-third of the way through the season! Each team seems to be calling up their prized prospects, though the Super Two deadline is still looming in the minds of some ballclubs (cough, Houston). The big names […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/25/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday brings us a bonus 16-game schedule of baseball! There is a big slant towards afternoon baseball, with 10 of the games taking place in the afternoon slate, starting at 2:10 pm. Of the remaining six games, five of them make up the evening slate with just the second of the Yankees-Royals doubleheader not appearing […]

Francisco Cervelli Still Out Of Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (chest) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Cervelli suffered an upper chest contusion on Tuesday and hasn't played since. He's been bad for those in two-catcher and NL-only leagues this year, hitting .185 with one homer and five RBI in 108 at-bats. He might need to go on […]

Michael Feliz Opening for Pirates Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Michael Feliz will serve as the team's opener for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's not clear who will pitch the bulk of the innings or if it will be a bullpen game. The Dodgers are a dangerous lineup anyway, so any Pittsburgh pitcher would be a DFS fade […]

Corey Dickerson To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Dickerson has been out of action since April 4 with a shoulder strain. He's already suffered a setback once, so the Pirates want to make sure he is fully recovered before returning. In just four games, the […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday May 24nd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 24th, 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 […]

Gregory Polanco Jump Starts Pittsburgh Offense in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 14-6 win over the Rockies. Polanco hit the first of four home runs on the afternoon for Pittsburgh. Polanco has been hitting the ball well after starting the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury, carrying a career-high .278 […]

Starling Marte Hits Fifth Homer Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored in Thursday's 14-6 win over Colorado. Marte was going through a rough stretch of late, recording just two hits in his last six games prior to Thursday's outburst. He's having a down season by his standards, hitting just […]

Josh Bell Crushes 16th Home Run in Blowout Win

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Pittsburgh's 14-6 trouncing of the Rockies on Thursday. The home run was Bell's 16th of the season and is already four homers ahead of last year's total. His rebound season has been astounding thus far, […]

Jordan Lyles Earns Wins Despite Six Earned Runs

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (5-1) fell apart late in his start on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates provided 14 runs of support, helping Lyles escape with his fifth win. Lyles was working on a shutout through 5 2/3 but was unable to get […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Still Has Tightness In Calf

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf), who is currently away from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis due to a personal matter, told the team's trainer that he is still experiencing tightness in his calf. Chisenhall has yet to play this year and there remains no timetable for his return. At best, he'll likely be […]

Trevor Williams Not Throwing Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is doing rehab exercises but isn't throwing yet. He'll be re-evaluated this weekend, but the team is "optimistic that this (time down) will not be as long as it potentially could be." The 27-year-old right-hander is 2-1 on the year with a nice 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and […]