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Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for May 4

In a day with a lot of high-priced talent for both hitters and pitchers, it's important to find value across the board as well.

Daily fantasy baseball competitors will remain in good shape drafting guys like Felix Hernandez, Clayton Kershaw, Paul Goldschmidt and Mike Trout, but here is a look at cheaper options who could give you some value on May 4.

 

Pitchers

Albert Pujols' Health Is Critical to the Angels' Postseason Hopes

Albert Pujols’ discomfort was mild, but it was enough to cause serious concern. 

When the future-Hall of Fame first baseman grabbed his left hamstring Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Angels’ panic needle moved, even if they would not admit it publicly. And when he had to be removed from that game and missed the following two, it undoubtedly brought on worry.

Nationals' Dan Uggla Gets Chocolate Sauce Poured on His Head After Hitting GW HR


While many players stick to smashing shaving-cream pies in their teammate's face after a game-winning hit, the Washington Nationals have decided to change things up.

The Nats overcame a pair of eight-run deficits against the host Atlanta Braves on Tuesday and used a three-run home run from Dan Uggla in the ninth inning to pull out an unbelievable 13-12 victory.

Archie Bradley Injury: Updates on Diamondbacks Pitcher After Line Drive to Face

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley left Tuesday’s game at Chase Field against the Colorado Rockies when a line drive hit him in the face.

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Bradley Hit by Line Drive

Tuesday, April 28

The line drive came off the bat of Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, and Bradley left the game after the scary moment in the second inning. David Kadlubowski of The Arizona Republic provided a look at Bradley after the play:

Masahiro Tanaka's Early Injury Is Ominous Sign in Effort to Survive 2015 Season

Now the New York Yankees can fear the worst.

A heavy part of their 2015 success is contingent on the health, and therefore effectiveness, of Masahiro Tanaka. The narrative rightfully flowed as something like this: Whichever way their Japanese ace goes, so too shall the Bombers.

Masahiro Tanaka Injury: Updates on Yankees Star's Forearm and Return

The New York Yankees have placed star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on the 15-day disabled list with a forearm strain.

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Cleveland Fan Ditches Phone and Beer in Order to Get Foul Ball...in Sparse Crowd

This fan at Tuesday's Kansas City Royals-Cleveland Indians game wanted a foul ball so much that he was willing to ditch his cell phone and his beer.

Forget the fact that there weren't many fans in the section. This fan was taking no chances. He needed that baseball.

Jed Lowrie Injury: Updates on Astros Shortstop's Thumb and Return

The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jed Lowrie on the disabled list with a torn ligament in his thumb. He will be out until after the All-Star Game.

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Carl Crawford Injury: Updates on Dodgers OF's Oblique and Return

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford announced Tuesday that he has a torn oblique and doesn't currently have a timetable for his return to the field.

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Kirk Gibson Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease

Former MLB player and manager Kirk Gibson revealed Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press has more:

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Tampa Bay
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Boston
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Chicago
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Minnesota
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Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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