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Yesterday's Perfect MLB DFS Lineups: Saturday 7/20/19
numberFire   Jul 21st, 9:39am ET
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit two homers on Saturday, and the Red Sox plated a whopping 17 runs. How many other Boston hitters made the perfect lineup?
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Players: Jackie Bradley Jr. | Posted By: FantasyPros
The Cut List (Week 17) - Time to Let Go?
RotoBaller   Jul 21st, 7:00am ET
With the All-Star Break now firmly in the rear view mirror, the July 31 trade deadline is the next milestone.
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Posted By: FantasyPros
Prospect News: The Rutschman Delivers
Razzball   Jul 21st, 3:01am ET
Adley Rutschman (1-for-4 with his first homer) made his pro debut on Friday night. He was the number one overall pick in this summer's draft (Orioles) and debuted at #37 overall on my recent Midseason Top 50 list. That's pretty high for a fantasy catcher,...
Topics: Prospects, Injuries, Transactions | Posted By: FantasyPros
Luis Rengifo Takes A Leake On Mike’s Perfect Game Bid
Razzball   Jul 20th, 1:00pm ET
I'm not even sure I can imagine how angry I would be if I lost a perfect game in the ninth inning. Over the years I have broken my fair share of tennis rackets, thrown golf clubs and smashed video game controllers. One might say I have a tiny bit of a temper...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Players: Luis Rengifo | Posted By: FantasyPros
The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 17
RotoBaller   Jul 20th, 7:00am ET
So we're just about halfway through the season, and we can draw a lot of conclusions about how a player's year is going to go. Some players have been lost to injury time, plenty are underperforming, and there are of course new faces rising. No matter the situation,...
Topics: Waiver Wire, Injuries | Posted By: FantasyPros
Some Thoughts On Trade Etiquette
RotoBaller   Jul 19th, 8:00am ET
As I've often mentioned in my weekly waiver wire columns, the middle portion of the season is the toughest time to find free help. Combined with a sense of urgency as trade deadlines loom and time begins to run out on the season, that means owners are generally...
Topics: Waiver Wire, Injuries, Transactions | Posted By: FantasyPros
Champ or Chump: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Lorenzo Cain
RotoBaller   Jul 18th, 7:00am ET
The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, both for real MLB clubs and most fantasy rosters. At this point, it can be a good idea to take a deep breath and assess what you currently have on your roster and what you might need to pursue your goals. Part of...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Players: Lorenzo Cain, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | Posted By: FantasyPros
Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)
RotoBaller   Jul 18th, 7:00am ET
very 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...
Topics: Waiver Wire, Injuries, Transactions, AL Only | Posted By: FantasyPros
Marlins Can’t Find A Light In The Paddack
Razzball   Jul 18th, 3:01am ET
The Magic Genie of Fantasy Baseball says that if I put a baseball card of a player I own in a Dreamcatcher and put the Dreamcatcher under my pillow while I'm sleeping then *gulps* then the Magic Genie of Fantasy Baseball will come in the middle of the...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions, Sabermetrics | Players: Chris Paddack | Posted By: FantasyPros
2019 Midseason Top 50 Fantasy Prospects
Razzball   Jul 17th, 2:30pm ET
Welcome to the post where I copy and paste...er...uh...I mean rerank the Top 50 prospects for fantasy baseball. I know I shouldn't have to say this, but this is a fantasy prospect list - not a real one. Therefore ergo such and such, you get the drift. I'll...
Topics: Prospects, Rankings, Injuries | Players: Ginn | Posted By: FantasyPros
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Helper: Wednesday 7/17/19
numberFire   Jul 17th, 1:49pm ET
With Mike Clevinger looking fully healthy again, he could be in line for a big night against the light-hitting Detroit Tigers.
Topics: Injuries | Players: Mike Clevinger | Posted By: FantasyPros
FanDuel: Cron, C.J. Cron.
Razzball   Jul 17th, 12:45pm ET
Sometimes the FanDuel slate is a packed casino of similar players seemingly priced too high to make a difference in your lineup.  Then one of them saunters up to the craps table in a white Tuxedo, stands out, and says "I'm Cron, C.J. Cron."  He is...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Players: C.J. Cron | Posted By: FantasyPros
Effectively Wild Episode 1405: The Rookie Mistake
FanGraphs   Jul 17th, 11:45am ET
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s visit to Cleveland, the Giants’ perplexing situation heading into the trade deadline, Edwin Jackson’s next destination, and the approaching addition of ads to MLB jerseys. Then they answer listener...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Players: Edwin Jackson, Mike Trout | Posted By: FantasyPros
2019 Trade Value: #21 to #30
FanGraphs   Jul 17th, 11:32am ET
The middle installment of this week's Trade Value series.
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Posted By: FantasyPros
Rest-of-Season Relief Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)
RotoBaller   Jul 17th, 8:30am ET
The trade deadline approaches and bullpen speculation is running rampant, with the battle for saves likely deciding which spot on the podium you'll stand on.
Topics: Closers, Rankings, Injuries, Transactions | Posted By: FantasyPros
Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)
RotoBaller   Jul 17th, 7:00am ET
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...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions, NL Only | Posted By: FantasyPros
Zack Wheeler’s Injury Is Latest Dent in Mets’ Deadline Plans
FanGraphs   Jul 16th, 3:00pm ET
A fatigued shoulder has sidelined the 29-year-old righty at an inopportune time.
Topics: Injuries, Transactions, Draft Strategy | Players: Zack Wheeler | Posted By: FantasyPros
Fantasy Baseball Trade Value: Nate Lowe, Trey Mancini among buy-low, sell-high candidates
Sporting News   Jul 16th, 1:13pm ET
With the second half underway, we return to business as usual with our regular trade value/stock watch piece after last week’s All-Star special edition. Always take note that, while a player can have a rising or falling stock, it doesn’t always...
Topics: Waiver Wire, Closers, Prospects, Injuries, Risers/Fallers, Buy/Sell, Sabermetrics | Players: Trey Mancini, Nate Lowe | Posted By: FantasyPros
Mea Culpa Is Latin, But It May As Well Be German
Razzball   Jul 16th, 3:01am ET
"Alexa, for Amazon Prime Day can you order me Clorox?  Thank you, Alexa.  Now can you order me clips to hold my mouth and eyes open? Thanks, Alexa! Now can you order me a large man to pour the bleach into my mouth and eyes while shoving me into...
Topics: Injuries, Transactions | Players: Jon Gray, German Marquez | Posted By: FantasyPros
MLB Futures Game 2019: Top prospects who stood out
Sporting News   Jul 15th, 3:35pm ET
The annual Futures Game, played every year on All Star Sunday, has become professional baseball's premier prospect showcase. It has also served as a preview of the next wave of big-league talent. Last year’s rosters included 18 players who have since...
Topics: Closers, Prospects, Rankings, Injuries, Transactions | Posted By: FantasyPros