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Welcome to the MLB DFS Bargains column, where we'll take a close look at the best “per dollar” acquisitions for tonight's daily fantasy slate. Please note, these player picks were organized early in the day. For MLB contests, always check lineups and weather closer to game time. Continue to Article

August 06, 2019 11:13:am EST

That makes him someone to at least consider in tournament play against the Mariners, who have struck out the most times in baseball. Key Values/Chalk The White Sox and Tigers will play a doubleheader with the Tigers sending Drew VerHagen to the mound for the nightcap. He's been awful since being reinserted into the rotation, allowing 11 runs (nine earned) over 8.2 innings. Continue to Article

August 06, 2019 4:13:am EST

Rick Porcello emerged from a personal slump by pitching six quality innings as the Boston Red Sox held off the visiting Kansas City Royals 7-5 Monday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. Sam Travis and Rafael Devers homered as Boston took the opener of a three-game series to end its longest skid since 2015. Porcello (10-8) gave up one run on four hits and two walks, striking out five. Continue to Article

August 05, 2019 10:20:pm EST

Pedro Martinez had signed his autograph on the sweet spot of the baseball when he grabbed it by the seams and pointed out that his middle and pointer fingers should not have been touching on the ball. The Hall of Fame pitcher used the demonstration to show why he believes the balls are too tight since he last pitched in 2009, and thus easier for batters to hit home runs. "I've seen a lot of homers that shouldn't be homers," Martinez said. Continue to Article

August 05, 2019 7:30:pm EST

For the first game of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox will be without one of their most consistent sluggers. J.D. Martinez (back), has been scratched from Monday's lineup as Boston tries to break an eight-game losing streak on Monday night, manager Alex Cora announced. Christian Vazquez will serve as the designated hitter in Martinez's place, and Sandy León will catch. Continue to Article

August 05, 2019 5:54:pm EST