Headlines

  • Giants Acquire Rafael Devers
  • Shohei Ohtani To Make Dodgers Pitching Debut On Monday
  • Roki Sasaki No Longer Throwing; No Timetable For Return
  • Nationals To Promote Brady House
  • White Sox, Brewers Swap Aaron Civale, Andrew Vaughn
  • Justin Martínez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2024-25 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2024-25 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2025
    • Free Agent Contest Leaderboard
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Free $500 Fantasy Baseball Contest

By Tim Dierkes | June 26, 2017 at 11:00am CDT

To introduce the new Arcade Mode Fantasy Baseball contests, DraftKings is inviting MLBTR readers to a free fantasy baseball contest with prizes!

Arcade Mode is the new easy-to-draft and fast-scoring fantasy baseball contest. To play, simply select a team of five hitters and one pitcher playing on Monday night. With more scoring and higher bonuses, Arcade Mode makes baseball even more exciting to watch.

Entry into the contest is free. Plus, 150 users will win a prize — guaranteed.

Picking a lineup is simple. Here is a sample lineup from last week:

draftkings

Arcade Mode Fantasy Baseball is the easiest way to add excitement to the baseball season.

How to Enter:

  1.  Draft your five-man roster here
  2.  Enter the contest for free
  3.  Follow your players live as your team moves up the leaderboard and collect any winnings on Monday night

This is a sponsored post from DraftKings.

Share 0 Retweet 2 Send via email0

Uncategorized

Taking Inventory: Miami Marlins
Main
Reds Activate Brandon Finnegan, Move Bronson Arroyo To 60-Day DL
View Comments (18)
Post a Comment

18 Comments

  1. bigjonliljon

    8 years ago

    Didn’t see the example lineup??

    Reply
    • yoyo137

      8 years ago

      It’s a picture so it probably won’t show up if you’re using the Trade Rumors app

      Reply
  2. davidcoonce74

    8 years ago

    This is free to enter so it’s no loss but try not to get sucked into these DFS sites. Unless you have thousands of dollars a day to spend on like 200 different lineups you have no chance of winning against the high-stakes gamblers who use automated scripts and other sophisticated technology to win the real money.

    Reply
    • stl_cards16 2

      8 years ago

      Putting in 200 different lineups a day is a sure way to make sure you don’t win.

      Reply
      • davidcoonce74

        8 years ago

        There’s a high-stakes DFS gambler named Sayiid Suh – he was profiled in a long piece last year about how these wesites are a loser for the average guy without money. This guy puts in as many as 800 lineups a day, spending up to 27-30,000 dollars a day. And he wins millions a year on it. And there’s thousands of big fish like him. They win the real money. A guy like you or me might be lucky to make our 3 bucks back, but these people swoop in on new players; they have incredibly powerful analytics tools, and they win all the actual money in these games.

        I don’t know if I can link to it, but it was a long ESPN OTL piece called “the implosion of the daily fantaasy industry.” Fascinating stuff. I guarantee for this freebie a bunch of those big fish players have already put in hundreds of lineups.

        Reply
        • stl_cards16 2

          8 years ago

          I’m aware of it. The advantage ispouring money into the analytics side, not that they are entering a bunch of lineups.

          I play often, though not on DraftKings. But I play with people I know, for the most part. It’s fun.

          Reply
        • riffraff

          8 years ago

          That is the key – play with groups of friends or head to head with strangers on low entry fee.. Also avoid contests that allow multiple entries. I am by no means a pro at DFS but I do enjoy having a little action on the games – and not just mlb.

          Reply
        • davidcoonce74

          8 years ago

          Yeah, it’s good they have those options. Unfortunately a lot of people have pretty unrealistic expectations about actually winning the big money.

          Reply
  3. majorflaw

    8 years ago

    Disappointing. Hate to see anyone promote gambling on baseball. I know these gambling entities have the legal right to exist but you don’t have to buddy up with them.

    Of course MLB’s decision to partner with the gambling entities is much more troubling than this website’s (hopefully) momentary lapse.

    Reply
    • DigirolamoDan6194

      8 years ago

      Gtfo lol why can this site not promote other things involving baseball? Just cuz its gambling? MLBTradeRumors keep doing what you do.

      Reply
    • jdgoat

      8 years ago

      Is it gambling if it’s free? Serious question

      Reply
      • davidcoonce74

        8 years ago

        This specific game would not be; this is more like a raffle at a fair. But DK is a gambling site, although they go through some torturous semantics to deny it.

        Reply
      • majorflaw

        8 years ago

        This particular contest may be free. But the entire point of having this contest is to draw in folks who will continue playing and losing real money. Hence it promotes gambling on baseball. Which I still consider a bad thing, even if legal.

        Reply
        • davidcoonce74

          8 years ago

          The contest is meant to get your email and ip addresses so you can get bombarded with ads for gambling stuff.

          It is problematic that MLB partners with DK when you consider how the sport’s biggest scandal was a thrown world series and one of the best players of all time wasn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame and is banned from the game because he gambled on his own team.

          Reply
        • majorflaw

          8 years ago

          1. Not to (hopefully) get too technical here but Pete Rose was banned when he agreed to a lifetime ban in lieu of a hearing and findings of fact–which he was entitled to. The ‘crime’, which would have earned him a lifetime ban had a hearing been held, was betting on a game in which he had a duty to perform, not betting on his own team. Had he bet on his team’s opponent it might have been even worse for him, although it’s difficult to imagine how.

          2. My greatest concern with the MLB/gambling partnership is only touched upon by the ‘Black’ Sox scandal. In 1920 Rothstein, Attel, etc. were able to fix the World Series despite not having any friends, let alone partners, among the MLB owners or league officials. What will the next generation of these hustlers try to get away with now that the ethics cop (MLB) is also their partner and would have strong motivation to cover up any misconduct.

          Reply
  4. newsandtraffic

    8 years ago

    You people who get all worked up over whether something is gambling or not. Come off your moral high ground. We all have vices folks. It is a game whether it’s free or I put money in on it or not. Is it gambling? Sure it is. Life is a gamble. When you roll out of bed each morning. You gamble the floor will be there when your foot comes down. We all have choices. I choose to play DFS. If you don’t I am totally fine with that. Just like you should be fine with my choice to play & not come in riding your moral high horse & try to change my mind & tell me how wrong gambling or whatever is. MLBTR advertises DK just like MLB advertises. MLB advertises beer. That doesn’t mean you have to have one. I’ll have mine & yours also. I put 10$ on DK in October 2015 & I am still playing on that same 10$. I play the quarter contests & the free contests & I put in one lineup a day on MLB. The reason? Because it’s fun & it’s the choice I’ve made. Now, if you’ll excuse me. I need to get my lineup in for this free contest.

    Reply
  5. newsandtraffic

    8 years ago

    &, this whole Pete Rose argument about gambling on baseball is as old & tired as he is. He is banned & should be because he was in the game& could have had an effect on the outcome of a game. Those of us who play DFS can have no effect on any game. Players, managers, coaches & front office personnel should not be able to gamble on games because they all can have a direct or indirect effect on game outcome. Past Petes gambling on the game. The reason Pete is banned & should be is after he was caught. He continued to lie about it & drag others thru the mud to cover himself. Love Pete all you want. That’s your choice. But don’t stand his old tired body & story up as the reason those outside the game shouldn’t be able to bet on it.

    Reply
    • majorflaw

      8 years ago

      Gonna respond to both your comments here.

      “But don’t stand his old tired body & story as the reason those outside the game shouldn’t be able to bet on it.”

      Nobody is doing that. The discussion/argument here is about whether it’s a good idea for MLB and this website to be partners with folks who run contests which involve gambling on baseball. What you and the gambling entities do elsewhere is irrelevant; nobody is or will be telling you that you can’t gamble on baseball or the gambling elements that they can’t run these contests.

      “The reason Pete is banned & should be is after he was caught. He continued to lie about it & drag others thru the mud to cover himself.”

      The reason “Pete” is banned is that he was caught gambling on his team’s games. That’s an auto-ban by MLB standards. While lying about it for 20 years may well have hurt his chance for reinstatement that is not why he was banned.

      “Love Pete all you want.”

      I don’t. And didn’t when he was playing and managing either. He got exactly what he knowingly risked and deserved.

      “You people who get all worked up over whether someone is gambling or not. Come off your moral high ground.”

      That’s not what is going on here. I don’t see anyone denouncing gambling on moral grounds. What I and others are saying is that it’s a bad idea for MLB to both run baseball games and partner in gambling on those games. Is the likelihood high that this will result in ‘fixed’ outcomes? No, probably not as there’s too much money involved. But, as baseball fans we shouldn’t even be asking the question. The integrity of the games must be beyond question. Even Landis recognized that, which was why he reacted to the 1920 scandal the way he did.

      “We all have vices folks.”

      Indeed. That’s why this discussion is not about convincing people not to gamble.

      “It is a game whether it’s free or I put money on it.”

      It’s only a game when it’s a legitimate contest. If any portion of the outcome is fixed it becomes an exhibition, similar to pro wrestling. You betting on a game isn’t the problem. MLB’s partners handling your wager is a problem.

      “MLBTR advertises DK MLB advertises. MLB advertises beer. That doesn’t mean you have to have one.”

      True, but besides the point. This website had choices as well and it chose to ally itself with gambling elements. And we aren’t talking about your typical banner ad with link to their site here. The owner of this site posted under his own name an invitation for his readers to participate in this contest, the only purpose for which is promoting gambling on baseball. There are places in this country where weed is now sold legally. Will this website accept advertising which encourages people (in legal states only) to smoke? Using your argument they should. And I wouldn’t have a problem with it as it wouldn’t reflect on the integrity of the game of baseball.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

    Top Stories

    Giants Acquire Rafael Devers

    Shohei Ohtani To Make Dodgers Pitching Debut On Monday

    Roki Sasaki No Longer Throwing; No Timetable For Return

    Nationals To Promote Brady House

    White Sox, Brewers Swap Aaron Civale, Andrew Vaughn

    Justin Martínez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Brewers’ Aaron Civale Requests Trade

    Angels To Promote Christian Moore

    Brewers Promote Jacob Misiorowski

    Red Sox Acquire Jorge Alcala

    Jackson Jobe To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Shane McClanahan Pauses Rehab, Seeking Further Opinions On Nerve Issue

    Royals Place Cole Ragans On IL With Rotator Cuff Strain

    Red Sox Promote Roman Anthony

    Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency

    Marlins Place Ryan Weathers On 60-Day IL With Lat Strain

    White Sox To Promote Grant Taylor

    Mariners Designate Leody Taveras For Assignment, Outright Casey Lawrence

    Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr.

    Corbin Burnes To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Recent

    Rockies Designate Keston Hiura For Assignment

    Front Office Subscriber Chat With Anthony Franco: TODAY At 2:00pm Central

    Braves Activate Stuart Fairchild, DFA Jose Azocar

    The Opener: Devers, Ohtani, Gilbert

    Giants Acquire Rafael Devers

    Shohei Ohtani To Make Dodgers Pitching Debut On Monday

    Minor 40-Man Moves: Lucchesi, Penrod

    Roki Sasaki No Longer Throwing; No Timetable For Return

    Nationals To Promote Brady House

    Krall: Reds Have Discussed Elly De La Cruz Extension, “No Talks…Currently Happening”

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • 2024-25 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • Nolan Arenado Rumors
    • Dylan Cease Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Marcus Stroman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • 2024-25 Offseason Outlook Series
    • 2025 Arbitration Projections
    • 2024-25 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version