Josh Bell And Colin Moran Not In Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell and third baseman Colin Moran are both out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Mets. There has been no mention of injuries to either, so it looks like just a day of rest for both players. Bell, who hit his first homer in two months, will be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're back to a massive Tuesday slate. There are 14 games today, excluding the one game that starts early. We have a plethora of dominant pitching options, and there are multiple ways to construct lineups tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/26/18. The […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 13

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Jake Bauers With His First Four-Hit Game Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers recorded his first career four-hit game of his young career Monday versus Washington. He would score twice while driving in one run as the Rays won 11-0. His on-base percentage is now a great .416 so far in his rookie run. The only one of the five traditional […]

Matt Carpenter Gets Three Hits on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter recorded a double and two singles on Monday, finishing 3-for-4 with a run scored. After an unbelievably bad start to the season, Carpenter is back to being a mixed league asset. His batting average has gone up to .245 and his OPS to .827.

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 27

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Gregory Polanco and Josh Bell Homer Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco and first baseman Josh Bell both homered in their game Monday in New York. Polanco hammered a full-count pitch to center field, his 10th of the season. Bell would smash a two-run homer four innings later in the sixth. It was Bell's first home run since May 31 and only […]

Ronald Guzman Removed With Head Injury

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman was removed from the game Monday when he took a knee to the head while diving back to third base on an attempted pickoff. He is likely to go into the concussion protocol and could land on the seven-day disabled list. Joey Gallo cam in to pinch run and […]

Neil Walker Not Starting on Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker (rest) is not in the starting lineup versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Walker has been struggling with the bat this season, so it's not surprising to see the Yankees letting their younger players get more action. Walker has failed to record a hit in weeks, so fantasy owners […]

Joey Gallo is Out on Monday

Texas Rangers corner infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Gallo was forced to leave Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, the Rangers are facing lefty Joey Lucchesi on Monday. Gallo is hitting a rough .151/.235/.370 versus southpaws this season. Gallo played on […]

Danny Valencia Out of The Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Seattle Mariners. Tim Beckham is back off the disabled list, so that will eat away at Valencia's playing time. Valencia does not have good career numbers off Felix Hernandez, which is likely why he's not playing. Valencia is […]

Eric Hosmer To Sit Against Rangers On Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (rest) will not play on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Hosmer will go up against lefty Cole Hamels, who he is 0-for-13 against in his career. Hosmer has been struggling as of late and also is only hitting .215 against lefties this season, so this is almost certainly […]

Yonder Alonso Not in the Lineup for Monday's Game

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game. With the designated hitter unavailable in St. Louis, Edwin Encarnacion will get the start at first base and Alonso will take a seat on the bench to start the game.

Yuli Gurriel Looks To Homer For Third Straight Game Monday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has homered in back-to-back games heading into Monday night's action against the Blue Jays. Gurriel is coming off a huge three-game series against the Royals, going 5-for-12 (.416) with two doubles, two home runs and five runs driven in. He is wrapping up a fantastic month of June, posting […]

Peter Alonso Hits Three Homers On Saturday

New York Mets prospect first baseman Peter Alonso has been shooting up dynasty league rankings this season, and it’s no secret why. After earning a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas by slashing .314/.440/.573 (1.012 OPS) with 15 home runs, 42 runs scored, and 52 RBI across 65 games for Double-A Binghamton, Alonso seems to be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/18): MLB DFS Lineups

The all-day slate on DraftKings for Monday begins at 3:10pm (EST) and consists of all 12 matchups. Four of those games have over/unders of at least nine total runs. Three games are tied with the lead at 9.5 total runs and Texas is the strongest favorite from that bunch (-150). Speaking of favorites, only one […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a nice medium-sized slate Monday, featuring a number of interesting pitchers and highlighted by Justin Verlander, Blake Snell, and Mike Clevinger. This article will feature a few other options, but if you want to build a lineup around a premium pitcher, Verlander is the cash game play. Meanwhile, some standout stacks on the […]

Dustin Fowler Leading Off, Mark Canha Sitting Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler is back in his leadoff spot on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Fowler had the day off Sunday. Outfielder Mark Canha will sit on Monday, so while Fowler takes over at center field, Stephen Piscotty will play right field and Matt Joyce will man left. The A’s hitters will try […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 26

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller's Staff League

Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. It warrants constant monitoring and tinkering to fully optimize your lineup, and the innings restrictions per roster slot certainly force you to make some […]

Trading Up - Mike Trout

It is universally understood among fantasy managers that Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. There was some speculation about Trout versus Mookie Betts earlier this year, and a few articles before the 2017 season about Betts or Jose Altuve as alternative number one picks. Many analysts offer the guidance that you never want […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle

Launch angle is one of the most commonly referenced Statcast results these days. Some stadiums even display these statistics on each batted ball for the most casual fan to see during a ballgame. Taken in isolation, it doesn't tell the whole story of a batted ball's progress, but it can be a valuable tool to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 13

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 25

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Jake Bauers With Winning Homer Sunday Versus Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers came up big in the clutch Sunday versus New York. In the bottom of the 12th inning, Bauers stepped up in a tie game with no one on the bases and ended the game with a solo HR. He would reach twice in the game as his OBP […]

Trey Mancini Looks Good In Return To Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini looked comfortable in Sunday's 3-7 loss to the Braves, going 2-for-2 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Mancini had been out of the starting lineup for the past three games with neck stiffness. The 26-year-old is hitting just .225 with 10 HR and 22 RBI […]

Cody Bellinger Rakes Two Home Runs Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was a big contributor in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mets. Bellinger went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs, his 14th and 15th of the season. While his 15 HR and 38 RBI aren't shabby, Bellinger has hit just .239 in 307 plate appearances. He has been disappointing […]

Mitch Moreland Swats 11th Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland hit his 11th home run Sunday in a 5-0 win. Moreland's blast was a two-run shot and his only hit of the day. After going through a recent slump, Moreland has gone 12-for-27 over his past seven games and has extra-base hits in four straight games. Moreland was […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Three Hits On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto turned in a strong game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Votto went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and one RBI in his team's 8-6 win over Chicago. The veteran first baseman has been on a hot streak of late, picking up six hits in his past […]