NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 10

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle (Week 10)

Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]

Just Kidding- Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan to discuss the players that have been "Just Kidding" this season. Which players have tricked fantasy owners with hot starts, cold starts or quick trips back to the DL and should you buy or sell? Kyle and Blake also discuss the news and notes and Kyle […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After an extremely small Monday slate, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are options at all pricing levels on this slate. That goes for pitching and hitting alike. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/5/18. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/18): 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 […]

Alec Bohm Selected Third Overall by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have selected Alec Bohm with the third overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Wichita State University. Bohm is either a third baseman or first baseman and has some of the best power in the draft. At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, there are questions about whether he can play third […]

Yuli Gurriel Has Hits In 15 Of Last 16 Games

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will take a 10-game hitting streak into Tuesday night as the team opens up a series with the Mariners. Gurriel has gone 15-for-43 (.348) during his hitting streak and now has at least one hit in 15 of his last 16 games played. He isn't exactly tearing the cover […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 5

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We only have four games to choose from in the DraftKings main slate (7:10pm EST start time). The NYY/DET matchup will be Game 2 of a doubleheader. They are projected to score the most runs on Monday (5.6 implied run total). While the Yankees are strong favorites (-200), the Angels are a close second (-190). […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an exceptionally small Monday slate, and there are really no "safe" pitching options. That means there is plenty of cash to go around to use on batters. The Yankees figure to be the stack of the day, but Atlanta and Arizona are also intriguing options to consider, even if the ballpark isn't the […]

Trading Up - Paul Goldschmidt

Since 2013, Paul Goldschmidt has helped fantasy baseball owners win leagues in every format. This season I’ve been seeing posts for a month declaring Goldschmidt as “old-s**t.” It’s a steep fall. At the start of the season, Goldschmidt was a no-doubt first-round pick. Owners could take him number 3, and someone might grumble about Nolan […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 10

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 […]

C.J. Cron Leaves Game Sunday Versus Oakland, Hopes To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron left the game Sunday after being hit in the fifth. His right forearm was swollen and sore after being hit by a pitch that forced him from the game, but X-rays were negative. He hopes to return Tuesday. Cron has 12 home runs and 32 RBI on the […]

Eric Thames To Head To Extended Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) will head to extended spring training for next Monday and Tuesday. Thames will then head to minor league rehab and then a decision will be made after that, however, minor league rehab could still be as far as a week away. When Thames returns, Brewers manager Craig Counsell […]

Mitch Moreland Potent at the Plate on Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland had a great game on Sunday in a 9-3 win against the Houston Astros. Moreland went 3-for-4 at the dish, came around to score twice, and drove in two runs with a monster shot off of Astros starter Charlie Morton. Moreland has become an everyday player for the Red […]

Max Muncy (1B/3B/OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Dodgers are starting to pick up steam, and most of that momentum has to do with bench bats playing above expectations. Max Muncy is one of those players, and to be honest, has forced himself into a starting job until he […]

Max Muncy Mashes Two Home Runs Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Rockies. The 27-year-old now has nine HR on the season to go with a .243/.349/.551 slash line and 23 RBI. Muncy has outperformed his first base partner, Cody Bellinger this season, who has […]

Matt Olson Crushes Three-Run Home Run Sunday, Continues Power Surge

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson continued to flex his muscle on Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 5-1 win over the Royals. Olson's 12th blast of the season hit off the waterfall in straight-away center field at Kauffman Stadium. The 24-year-old now has four HR in his last four games. […]

Cody Bellinger Benched Again Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is sitting again on Sunday against the Rockies. Bellinger sat on Friday night against the lefty Tyler Anderson, but this time is sitting against the right handed Chad Bettis which is a reason for concern. He is batting .098 over the last two weeks and just .149 over […]

Waiver Wire Watch List - Week 10 Free Agents

It’s hard to believe we’re through two full calendar months of the season, but here we are. The contenders have begun to separate themselves from the pretenders in both real life and fantasy, but with two thirds of the season left to play there’s still time to make up ground. This week’s theme is certainly […]

Joey Gallo Out Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Angels. Gallo can't hit lefties so Shin-Soo Choo is playing in left field, Adrian Beltre at DH, and Isiah Kiner-Falafa at third. Gallo is batting just .205 on the season and remains pretty much just a source of power whenever the […]

Buster Posey Returns To Sunday’s Lineup Versus Phillies

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will return to the Giants lineup Sunday after sitting out Saturday with an elbow contusion. The injury was never considered serious and Posey will bat second. Posey remains one of the best catchers in all fantasy formats despite his low home run total.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a handful of small slates on DraftKings today, with the most appealing one left being the 4:00 pm slate, so this post will concentrate on those four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/3/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Sunday DFS players. Today's main slate is loaded with amazing matchups for high-priced superstars which makes finding value in cheap options more important than ever (see RotoBallers "Value Plays" article closer to game time). There are also quite a few solid options at starting pitcher in the FanDuel main slate such as Charlie Morton, […]

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo Out Of Cubs Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (rest) are both out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. The two stars will get a day of rest after a 14-inning marathon game on Saturday. Fantasy owners should take them out of their lineups today.

Bryce Harper, Matt Adams Out of Nationals Lineup Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper and first baseman Matt Adams are out of Sunday's lineup against the Braves reports Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. This appears to simply be a day off for the two sluggers, as Brian Goodwin will get the start in right field while Wilmer Difo will start at first base. Owners should […]

Yankees-Orioles Series Finale Has Been Postponed

Sweeny Murti of WFAN reports that the series finale between the Yankees and Orioles originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as a doubleheader in mid-August. Owners in daily leagues need to swap out any Yankees and Orioles players in their lineup before the […]

Paul Goldschmidt Heating Up At The Plate

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in Saturdays win over the Marlins. That makes two home runs in the last three games for Goldschmidt, who is finally coming alive at the plate. The two homers were particularly encouraging, as they were his first at Chase […]

Brandon Belt Lands On 10-Day Disabled List With Appendicitis

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (appendicitis) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Belt left Tuesday’s game early and was rushed to the hospital. He had his appendix removed late Friday and was resting on Saturday. There is no clear timetable for his return and Pablo Sandoval will replace Belt at first […]

The Cut List (Week 10) Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 10 of the Cut List. My suggestions from last week were looking good until Eduardo Escobar hit three home runs between Thursday and Friday. That’ll happen occasionally, but I think my suggestions have been sound throughout the year. This week, I take a look at Kevin Pillar, Adam Duvall, Gregory Polanco, and […]