Congratulations to the Astros and Dallas Keuchel for shutting out the Yankees to reach the ALDS. My Tuesday-Wednesday lineups are toast, as I was doubtful that Kid Keuchy would pitch so well on short rest. [Read more…]
Over 55 years as a serious baseball fan, this was the best season ever. It may take a while for casual fans to realize just how great the rookie crop is — several with Hall of Fame upsides and dozens who are as good or better than many players who have won Rookie of the Year honors in the past. [Read more…]
With no MLB contest tonight at DraftKings — see my Wild Card picks here tomorrow — our focus returns to the hardcourt. The fantasy department at Sheridan Hoops has doubled in size for the preseason, as my colleague Jeff Nichols has agreed to contribute to our Draft Prep series this month. [Read more…]
The final weekend of the regular season features a great battle for the final playoff spot — and a hurricane. Also at this time of year, scheduled starters get replaced as managers give kids a chance to play. [Read more…]
October baseball, in the traditional sense of that phrase, doesn’t begin until next Tuesday’s Wild-Card playoff game. In the literal sense, there are 12 October games today, some far more important than others. [Read more…]
Congratulations if you profited from three rainouts and keyed on both L.A. teams last night. There’s a massive 18-game MLB slate today as a result. Only the second game of the three doubleheaders matter in DraftKings contests at 7:05 Eastern. [Read more…]
It’s do-or-die for Madison Bumgarner $12400 and the Giants against an extremely tough opponent. Clayton Kershaw $14900 will try to clinch the NL West and both lefties are proven big-game performers. [Read more…]
There are only ten ballgames on the final Monday of the MLB regular season. Cincinnati visits the dysfunctional Nationals at 3:05 Eastern, so Max Scherzer $12000 and Bryce Harper $6000 can be used only in All-Day contests. [Read more…]