FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/18/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's hard to believe, but we're approaching the last week of the regular season. With so few games left before the playoffs, I intend to treasure each and every full slate of baseball we get from here on out. Friday night brings us another fun slate with a myriad of ways we can construct successful […]

Zack Wheeler Pitches Well In No-Decision Vs Mets

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision vs the Mets on Wednesday. It was a typical Wheeler start as he was good, not great, but wound up with an effective ERA and WHIP for fantasy managers as he allowed seven hits and no walks. He only […]

Bryce Harper Takes 0-for-5 To Continue Rough September

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 0-for-5 in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday dropping his September batting average to .175. Despite his recent struggles, Harper should be just fine as he has just one more strikeout than walk this month and he's still hitting the ball well as his 14 percent barrel rate […]

Jean Segura Collects Four Hits Including Homer

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday. Segura raises his season average to .268 to go along with six homers and two stolen bases. Segura had 20-plus stolen bases every season from 2013-2018 but has completely stopped […]

Liam Hendriks Earns Five-Out Save At Colorado

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was called on in the eighth inning to protect a two-run lead at Colorado on Wednesday and was able to hold on for the save. Hendriks allowed one hit and struck out two as the closer nailed down his league-leading 13th save. Hendriks came out of nowhere in 2019 […]

Tommy La Stella Extends Hitting Streak To Six

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tommy La Stella went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a win over the Rockies Wednesday. La Stella extended his hitting streak to six games as the 31-year-old has been rock-solid since being traded to Oakland from the Angels. Since the trade, La Stella his batting .297 with a strong .370 […]

Mike Fiers Tames Coors Field For Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers allowed one earned run in six innings pitched to earn a win at Colorado on Wednesday. Fiers gave up seven hits, but didn't walk a batter to escape baseball's toughest pitching environment with a victory. Fiers only struck out four which is common for him as he averages just […]

Didi Gregorius Launches Eighth Homer

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win versus the Mets on Tuesday. Gregorius is now hitting a cool .282 on the season with 30 runs and 31 RBI as the shortstop has been a sneaky good player for fantasy managers. His strikeout rate is among the best in […]

Hector Neris Preserves Three-Run Lead For Fourth Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed one hit and one walk but didn't allow a run to earn his fourth save of the season in a win versus the Mets on Tuesday. Neris has been pitching better since being demoted from the closer role when the team acquired Brandon Workman from Boston. Neris has […]

Ramon Laureano Drives In Two, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus Seattle. Laureano had been struggling mightily coming into the game, with just two hits in his previous 28 at-bats, and he has been dropped to the bottom of the order from the two-spot […]

Rough Fifth Inning Dooms Jesus Luzardo

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Monday. Luzardo was cruising in this game with just one run allowed and seven strikeouts through four innings, but the wheels came off in the fifth and the rookie left-hander could not escape the […]

Mike Minor Twirls Gem Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Minor threw a seven-inning complete-game shutout with eight strikeouts in a win versus the Mariners on Monday. It was a nice bounce-back start for the trade-deadline acquisition after he didn't escape the fourth inning in his first start in green and gold. Minor has struggled mightily this season, as this […]

Giants Defense Has Quiet Night In Week 1

The New York Giants Defense didn't do much for fantasy owners in a loss to the Steelers on Monday night. New York allowed 26 points with two sacks and just one turnover. The night could have been worse for Big Blue, as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was shredding the New York secondary most of the night. […]

Sterling Shepard Makes Six Catches On Monday Night

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught all six of his targets for 47 yards in a loss to the Steelers Monday night. Shepard posted an impressive 68 percent catch rate last season as a slot receiver and got off to a good start in that department again this season. He has more value […]

Evan Engram Vanishes In Monday Night Loss

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram made two catches for nine scoreless yards in a loss to the Steelers Monday night. Engram had seven targets, but couldn't do anything with them as he was blanketed by a strong Pittsburgh secondary all night. The fourth-year tight end averaged over 10.6 yards per catch in each […]

Saquon Barkley Stonewalled By Steelers

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley ran for six yards on 15 carries as the Steelers Defense lived in the Giants backfield all night. Barkley salvaged his night for fantasy with six catches for 60 yards, but it was a disappointing night for a player that went first overall in many fantasy drafts. Barkley […]

Darius Slayton Goes Nuts Versus Steelers In Opener

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught six passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 1 loss to the Steelers. Slayton was tied for the team lead in targets with nine as he emerged as a favorite target of Daniel Jones. Slayton has had a knack for scoring touchdowns in his […]

Daniel Jones Struggles Versus Steelers In Week 1

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 279 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh. Jones added 22 yards on four carries. It was a tough matchup vs a strong Steelers Defense, but Jones did not have an encouraging night for fantasy managers. He threw an awful […]

Jake Lamb Signs With Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have signed third baseman Jake Lamb to add to their infield depth after losing Matt Chapman (hip) for the remainder of 2020. Lamb was hitting .116 with just two runs and one RBI in 50 plate-appearances before being released by Arizona earlier this season. Lamb has some name-recognition in fantasy as he […]

Dustin Hopkins Nails Two-Of-Three FG Tries

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins made two field goals in three tries in a win over the Eagles Sunday. Hopkins miss came from 48-yards out but made two shorter kicks including a 40-yarder. Hopkins was also 3-for-3 on extra point attempts. Hopkins has been a consistent contributor in fantasy for years and should be […]

Steven Sims Gains 50 Yards

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. caught three passes for 50 yards in a win over the Eagles in Week 1. Sims was the second WR for Washington in most formations, but was targeted just three times as Washington ran the ball most of the second half. Sims has fantasy appeal in 14-plus […]

Logan Thomas Scores Week 1 Touchdown

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas made four catches for 37 yards and a touchdown in a Week 1 win over Philadelphia. Thomas led Washington with eight targets as the Dwayne Haskins looked to his tight end frequently with few other options to target. Thomas' involvement in Week 1 bodes well for his fantasy […]

Terry McLaurin Picks Up 61 Yards In Opener

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught five passes for 61 yards in a Week 1 win over the Eagles. McLaurin was shadowed by new Eagles cornerback Darius Slay and struggled to consistently get open for Dwayne Haskins. The good news for McLaurin is he still led the team with seven targets. This will […]

Washington Defense Takes Over Game Vs Eagles

The Washington Football Team defense had a huge day for fantasy in a Week 1 win vs the Eagles. Washington recorded two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and sacked QB Carson Wentz eight times as the banged-up Eagles offensive line couldn't contain the tenacious Washington pass rush. The afternoon started rough for Washington as Philadelphia jumped […]

Antonio Gibson Turns 11 Touches Into 44 Yards

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson had nine carries for 36 yards and caught two passes for eight yards in his NFL-debut Sunday vs Philadelphia. Gibson came into the season with plenty of hype, but was overshadowed by Peyton Barber in this game who had 17 carries and two touchdowns. While Week 1 wasn't […]

Peyton Barber Leads Washington Backfield

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber ran for 29 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns in a win over the Eagles Sunday. The 17 carries were more than rookie Antonio Gibson (nine) and J.D. McKissic (three) as the game-script heavily favored the steady, yet unspectacular, veteran in Barber. The backfield split was even […]

Dwayne Haskins Doesn't Do Much Despite Win

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins completed 17 of 31 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Eagles in Week 1. Haskins did exactly what Washington needed from him as he didn't turn the ball over as their defense and running game took over. The lack of weapons in the […]

Mark Canha Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha has been struggling at the plate lately and had another rough day in Saturday's doubleheader with Texas going 0-for-5 with a walk. Canha has just three hits in his last 27 at-bats which has dropped his batting average to just .238 on the season. Canha is still getting on-base thanks […]

Vimael Machin Singles, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics third baseman Vimael Machin went 1-for-3 and scored a run in the first game of a doubleheader vs the Rangers. Machin gained some job security on Saturday, as well, when it was announced Matt Chapman (hip) would have season-ending surgery. While he should take over as the A's primary third baseman, Machin isn't […]

Andrew McCutchen Picks Up Five Hits In Twin-Bill

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 5-for-8 across two games with the Marlins on Friday. McCutchen got the party started in the third inning of game one by launching a two-run homer, his sixth of the season. He would go on to score another run and pick up two more RBI in the big night […]