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Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Strategy, Primer for April 11

A full day of action creates a lot of opportunity to make some money in daily fantasy baseball, but you have to make sure you grab the right players for your team.

With so many top pitchers available, you shouldn't be afraid of spending a high percentage of your budget on the big names while saving money elsewhere. Just make sure you don't end up wasting it on the wrong options.

Here is a look at the best and worst picks available for Saturday.

10 Biggest Takeaways from the 2015 MLB Season's 1st Week of Action

The 2015 Major League Baseball season isn't quite into the grind just yet, but it's on its way there. They've been playing games for a whole (business) week!

That's obviously not much time in the grand scheme of a 162-game season. But since it means we know more about what's what in 2015 than we did before, let's talk about what we've seen and learned so far.

Red Sox vs. Yankees: Score, Highlights, Twitter Reaction from 19-Inning Game

The most recent addition to the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees' legendary rivalry was one of the more memorable to come along in the last few years, at least for those fans who stuck around to the finish.

The Red Sox pulled out a 6-5 victory that needed 19 innings—or seven hours and five minutes if you're keeping track—to determine a winner.

Red Sox owner John W. Henry was one of the brave souls who made it all the way through:

Injury Returns Can't Come Soon Enough for Sluggish Nationals Offense

The Washington Nationals entered 2015 as a threat to finish as Major League Baseball's first 100-win team since 2011, largely because their pitching just looks too darn good.

To this end, here's the latest from the front: It's not going so well, mainly because of what's happening on the other side of the ball. Washington's lineup is not at full strength, and it's showing.

5 Biggest Takeaways for Chicago Cubs Following MLB Opening Week

Expectations are extremely high for the Cubs this season and the regular season is finally underway. 2015 got off to a rocky start with the Cubs getting shut out at home to start the year, but there's plenty of season left to be played. 

It's dangerous to read too much into a team's first three games, but based on some trends that are already emerging, here are the five biggest things fans can take away from the team's performance over the first few days of the season.

 

Angels Owner Arte Moreno Says Team Is Protected in Josh Hamilton Contract

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno addressed media members Friday regarding outfielder Josh Hamilton’s contract and possible language in it protecting the team in case of a drug- or alcohol-related relapse. 

Pedro Moura of the Orange County Register passed along details:

Johnny Cueto Contract: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding P's Future with Reds

Johnny Cueto's contact status with the Cincinnati Reds has been a key storyline for the team so far. Now, based on reports, the front office has some idea of what it will cost to keep the right-hander. 

Continue for updates. 

Shin-Soo Choo Injury: Updates on Rangers OF's Back and Return

After suffering through an injury-plagued and generally poor first season with the Texas Rangers in 2014, outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is ailing once again early in the 2015 campaign.

Continue for updates.

Derek Holland Injury: Updates on Rangers SP's Shoulder and Return

The hits keep on coming for the Texas Rangers, who have lost another starting pitcher to injury. Derek Holland left a start against the Houston Astros with a shoulder injury. Holland will reportedly be out at least six weeks.

Continue for updates. 

MLB's Top 5 Hitting Prospects at Each Minor League Level

The 2015 Minor League Baseball season kicked off Thursday, with games being played across all four full-season levels. The day was full of standout performances from many of baseball’s most promising young hitters.

Making his full-season debut with Low-A Greenville, 2014 first-round draft pick Michael Chavis (No. 26 overall) cranked a game-tying home run in the seventh inning and then came back in the ninth to deliver a walk-off double.

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Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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