Do you like playing fantasy baseball? Do you like making money? Are you a fan of Sin City?
Thanks to FanDuel.com, you have a chance to enter a contest to win a free trip to Vegas, oh, and to pocket a grand prize of $200,000. All it will cost you is $10. Interested? If so, and why on earth wouldn’t a chance to seem some Vegas show girls, to put a $20 spot down on the craps table, or to walk away with enough money to buy that vacation home you always wanted?
$1 Million Daily Fantasy Baseball Championship on FanDuel
Each weekly winner will then be flown to Vegas, all expenses paid by FanDuel.com, and given a shot at the $200,000 grand prize. That’s right. Win two weekly matchups and you’ve got $200,000 coming your way. And don’t think that you have to enter hundreds of times to win. And don’t think that you have to enter hundreds of times to win. Jordy Nelson last year entered once, one time, and he ended up in the Finals in Vegas cause he won his weekly matchup. He then proceeded to win that year’s grand prize of $100,000. All from one $10 entry.
So what do you do? You go to FanDuel.com and sign up for today’s contest that also gives you a chance to win part of the $24,000 in prizes for Friday’s event.
You then put together your salary cap team (the rules are very simple and can be found at the top of the page if you follow the link). If you win, it's Vegas here you come. If you don't, there are still plenty of cash prizes that you can pocket in the tournament for your mere $10 entry fee (there are 250 cash prizes handed out).
Who should you have in your lineup? Never say that The Oracle isn’t a nice guy. In the video below I will discuss some of the matchups and some names that you might consider adding to your lineup, as well as those you would be wise to consider passing on for this Friday.
[youtube 0QL5An4eZ78] By Ray Flowers
Player News
Hunter Greene was removed from Wednesday’s start against the Braves with a right groin injury.
Greene made an abrupt exit just prior to the start of the fourth inning of Wednesday’s showdown at Truist Park. The hard-throwing 25-year-old emerging fantasy ace recorded six strikeouts and scattered two hits over three frames to open the contest. He’ll presumably head for further evaluation and imaging to determine the extent of the injury. There should be an update on his status following Wednesday’s contest.
Hunter Harvey (shoulder) experienced renewed soreness while playing catch earlier this week.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Harvey’s throwing progression will be slowed down a bit before they determine his next steps. It’s not quite a full-scale shutdown, but they’re going to pump the brakes. There should be an update on his status once he throws a bullpen session in the coming days.
Cardinals optioned 1B Luke Baker to Triple-A Memphis.
Baker has played sparingly this season, hitting .235 (8-for-34) with two RBI in 19 games off the Cardinals bench. He’s made just two starts since April 20. He’ll head back to the minors where he’ll get more of an opportunity to play regularly.
Kenley Jansen (illness) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jays.
Jansen was feeling under the weather and was unavailable on Tuesday night. The Angels were fortunate that a save situation didn’t arise during that contest. It sounds like the 37-year-old veteran stopper will be ready to answer the bell, if needed, during Wednesday’s showdown in Los Angeles. It would most likely be Ryan Zeferjahn filling in, if needed, in the event that Jansen can’t go.
Jonathan Loáisiga (elbow) threw two scoreless innings on Wednesday in a minor league rehab appearance for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Loáisiga threw 19 pitches (14 strikes) in his first rehab outing at the Triple-A level. He’s expected to make a handful of additional rehab appearances over the next few days before returning to New York. The 30-year-old righty is working his way back after missing nearly all of last season recovering from flexor tendon surgery.
Max Scherzer (thumb) faced hitters on Wednesday in a live batting practice session.
Scherzer is slated to throw another live batting practice session this weekend as he continues to work his way back from a lingering thumb issue that has derailed his season. There’s no timetable for his return yet, but it’s a positive sign that he’s been throwing without any setbacks,