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DFS Picks: Mike Bolsinger (SP-LAD) - Mike Bolsinger has been extremely reliable this season. His average fastball velocity might only be 86.6 MPH, but this hasn't stopped him from maintaining a 1.98 ERA. On Monday night, Bolsinger will have to...

Cameron Maybin, Atlanta Braves - Maybin is slowly but surely becoming fantasy relevant once again. He picked up another two hits Saturday giving him six multi-hit efforts in his last eight games. Maybin has also settled into the top two...

Jesse Chavez Chavez didn't quite have his 'A' stuff on the mound Saturday, breaking a string of two straight eight inning shutouts that he had thrown in late May. On Saturday, Chavez gave up four runs and eleven baserunners in...

For anyone who puts most of their concentration into league-specific set-ups, the so-called 'trials and tribulations' of those in mixed leagues can seem like nonsense.  Their worries of an everyday player who happens to be going through a one-week slump...

DFS Picks: Billy Burns (OF-OAK) - How couldn't you pick Billy Burns in DFS leagues right now? Over his last seven games, Burns is 11 for 32 with six runs scored, four RBIs, and three stolen bases. On Saturday, Burns...

Martin Prado- Martin Prado offers fantasy owners very little outside of a reasonable batting average from third base. Prado's modest power is down even for him in 2015 with a .083 ISO in comparison to his normal .130+ average of...

Anthony Rendon, 2B, 3B, WAS Rendon finally made his 2015 debut on Thursday, batting second, and going 2-4 with 2 strikeouts. After being one of the breakout stars in 2014, Rendon has been one of the biggest disappointments thus far...

Kole Calhoun- OF- LAA- Idea- Calhoun has hit RH pitching better than lefties, with a slash line of .265/.304/.401. Nathan Eovaldi has had a lot of trouble against LH hitting this season, with a slash line of .375/.435/.510. He has...

Hector Santiago (SP-LAA): Santiago fell prey to the regression monster on Wednesday, as the lefty allowed 5 earned runs on 5 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings, only striking out 3 Rays. Interestingly enough, the monster left some meat...

David Peralta - Peralta continued his assault on RHP Wednesday, going 2-5 with a double against the Braves in a 9-8 loss. He's hitting 282/353/534 against righties and is ranked #54 among OF despite his part-time play, yet he's still...

Yunel Escobar (2B/3B-WAS) - Once Anthony Rendon (oblique strain) is ready to return in the next week or at most, two weeks, the Nationals will have to make a decision on their infield rotation. Surely Rendon and Ryan Zimmerman will...

As I did last week with National League players, here are a few American League players that fantasy owners have to be happy with, and are well on their way to exceeded their draft day value. Chris Archer, SP, TB...

Yordano Ventura-Royals-SP Yordano Ventura went 7 IP and gave up 1 ER on 4 H, 1 BB, and 6 K in the loss to the Cubs. Ventura was someone that fantasy owners were looking to take the next step forward...

Carlos Martinez (SP-STL): Martinez--pitching with a heavy heart on Oscar Taveras Day--tossed 7 scoreless innings and struck out 8 to pick up the W against the Dodgers. He has been inconsistent, but after his recent hot streak Martinez has moved...

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Gordon Beckham, Chicago White Sox: Fanduel Price: $2,500 Gordon Beckham has been getting the majority of the at bats at third base so $2,500 for a starter at the position isn't a bad move. He has a hit in six...

Nick Hundley- C- COL- Idea- Colorado will be facing Jerome Williams, who has allowed a higher SLG against RH hitters over the course of his career. This year he has had trouble against them across the board, with a slash...

Edinson Volquez-Royals-SP Edinson Volquez went 5.2 IP and gave up 3 ER on 6 H, 1 BB, and 9 K in the win against the Cubs. Volquez is once again enjoying a fine season after re-inventing himself in Pittsburgh. The...

Jake Arrieta (ChN, SP) had a tough go of it yesterday against the Royals. Kansas City is a tough matchup, particularly during the day in Chicago when the wind is blowing 15 MPH towards the outfield. Arrieta threw 7 innings,...

We've gotten far enough into the season where owners can begin to really appreciate some of the players who have helped them so far by outferporming their preseason draft positions. Some players could just be off to hot starts, but...

DFS Picks: Nathan Karns (SP-TB) - Nathan Karns will put his skills to the test against the Orioles on Friday. This season, Karns is 3-2 with a 3.71 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. In seven of his nine starts, Karns...

Chris Archer (SP-TB): The Archer was pulled after an 8-inning, 2-hit, 12-K gem off his own, but the bullpen let him down. You want to talk about a young arm elevating his game to ace status right before our eyes!...

Todd Frazier- What can we say about Todd Frazier? He continues to be as elite a power hitter as we have in the game. His 14th home run of the season left the park on Wednesday, and his 45.5% Fly...

Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox - $3,200 A powerful first baseman playing in Toronto? Yes please. Jose Abreu took Dickey deep on Tuesday and he gets to face the homerun extraordinaire Marco Estrada on Wednesday. After not homering since May...

Justin Turner (3B-LAD) - With the failed attempt deal Juan Uribe to Atlanta on Tuesday, manager Don Mattingly clarified his third base situation, saying that Turner would be the team's primary third baseman going forward and would start around five...

Wei-Yin Chen -Orioles-SP Chen went 5 innings and gave up 3 ER on 11 H, 0 BB, and 6 K in the win against the Astros. Chen has exceeded expectations so far in 2015. He has a 3.13 ERA over...

Daniel Murphy- 2B- NYN- Idea- Murphy took a slash line of .283/.336/.433 against RHP. The Mets are facing Jerome Williams, who has a slash line of .307/.366/.43 against LH hitting. Murphy is a good bet to extend his 5-game hitting...

Billy Burns - Burns had two singles, a homer, and a steal in the 7-2 victory over the A's on Sunday, and he's now hitting 309/356/395 through his first 81 ABs of the year. Burns has the LD rate to...

DFS Picks: Brandon Belt (1B-SFG) - Brandon Belt is a great candidate to hit for extra bases against Kyle Lohse on Monday night. This season, Lohse has been anything but effective at home. In 26.2 IP at Miller Park, Lohse...

Luke Gregerson Gregerson had a nice easy save on Saturday, a nice sight for his owners. Gregerson set down the Tigers in order with a pair of strikeouts to boot. Gregerson had given up multiple baserunners in each of his...

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Ian Desmond-Nationals-SS Ian Desmond was 1-3 with walk and a RBI in the win against the Phillies. Desmond is slashing .246/4/13 with 1 SB. Desmond has gone 20/20 the past three seasons and is in a contract year. Desmond was...

Chris Young (SP-KC): The Chris Young train continued to roll on Friday night, as the lanky Royal tossed 6 scoreless innings to bring his ERA to a miniscule .78 in earning his 4th win. And with that, now is the...

Brad Ziegler Brad Ziegler notched his first save of the season on Thursday, a great sign for owners who bit the bullet once Addison Reed was moved out of the closer's role. Ziegler is still available in the vast majority...

Brett Gardner- OF- NYA- Idea- Gardner has had success against RH pitching this season, with a slash line of .304/.379/.424. The Yankees will be facing Colby Lewis, who has a slash line of .282/.356/.470 against LH hitters over his career....