Daniel Robertson (2B/SS/3B, TB) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson had a strong weekend that kept him on the fantasy radar. A pair of home runs over the weekend boosted Robertson’s season line to .273/.424/.473. As the gaudy OBP indicates, Robertson has drawn a ton of […]

Alen Hanson (2B/OF, SF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Giants added former Pirates prospect Alen Hanson in the offseason on a minor league deal, no one batted an eye. Hanson had flamed out in Pittsburgh after sitting atop prospects lists for years. However, the pop never developed, the hitting […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Watch List

We’re heading into week eight of the fantasy baseball season and so far we’ve built a pretty extensive watch list on both the hitting and pitching sides. This week is no different as we add a number of potentially impact bats and some intriguing arms to the mix. You’ll also notice some repeats who have […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

DJ LeMahieu is the latest injury casualty in the middle infield. The Rockies’ second baseman has hit the disabled list for the second time already this year, this time with a sprained thumb. If the current rate holds, middle infielders will be extinct by August. (cue depressing photo montage set to Sarah MacLachlan) Every Monday […]

Josh Harrison (2B/3B/OF, PIT) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Josh Harrison just returned from the disabled list and was immediately placed into the leadoff spot and went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in his first game back. It appears the cause of his DL stint, a fractured […]

Josh Harrison Racks Up Three Hits In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in his first game back from a broken left hand on Sunday. Slotted right back in his normal leadoff spot, he certainly didn't show any ill effects of his injury. Harrison singled in his first at-bat, doubled in his second, and […]

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 […]

Three Straight Multi-Hit Games For Yangervis Solarte

The thought on Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte has been that regression will come for him at some point soon, but the man simply won’t answer the door for it. Solarte had another big day on Sunday in a 9-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko is in a position to get more playing time. He has been playing in place of Matt Carpenter recently, and he has done well. After shortstop Paul DeJong suffered a broken hand injury after taking a […]

Pinch-Hit Homer For Asdrubal Cabrera

For those in weekly lineup leagues who had New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera locked in, on Sunday you hit gold. Cabrera had the day off against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t be pressed into action anyway. Pinch-hitting for starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard in the seventh inning, Cabrera stepped up […]

Javier Baez Picks Up Three Hits Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez went 3-for-4 Sunday. Baez hit his 11th home run and also scored a run. Baez is having a career year and remains one of the more talented second baseman in the game.

Yolmer Sanchez (2B/3B, CHW) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Playing the waiver wire isn’t always about hunting for hidden gems; often times it’s about finding a player who can patch up a recent injury or replace a slumping hitter for a few days. Chicago White Sox second and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez […]

Digging Deeper: Week 8 AL/NL Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As we enter Week 8, we're getting closer and closer to panic time. If you've been ravaged by injuries like me, waiver wire pickups might not cut it anymore. Don't wait too long to go out on the trade market and fill some holes on your team. Remember, it's a long season, […]

Yolmer Sanchez (2B/3B, CHW) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Hitter Streamer for Week 8 OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Yolmer Sanchez may be the most unexciting fantasy option who continues to appear on this list. In 2017, he posted a .267/12/63/59/8 line. In 39 games so far this year, he has a batting line of .286/2/16/20/3. He provides just enough all around […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Average Home Run Distance

Home run distance is often bandied about as a stat meant inspire awe for today's most prolific sluggers. Upper deck moonshots and splashes in McCovey's Cove are quite possibly the most entertaining moments to watch for casual fans, but fantasy baseball owners reap no benefit for additional distance reached. Simply put, a homer is a […]

The Cut List (Week 8): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 8 of the Cut List. I’m continuing the standard league viable cut trend that I’ve been rolling with for a few weeks. I think my pitching cut suggestions have fared rather well over the past few weeks (Danny Duffy, Jeff Samardzija, Sonny Gray, Jacob Faria), but the hitters I’ve highlighted lately are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We’ve got an 11 game featured slate this Sunday, and it is dominated by NL East pitchers. Four of the five highest priced pitchers on this slate play for teams in the NL East. Sorry Wei-Yin Chen, we don’t want to play you today. But we do want to build our lineup around two of […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 21

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 […]

Daniel Robertson Grand Against Los Angeles Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson was involved in all five runs by Tampa Bay Saturday versus the Angels. He drove in the first four with a second-inning grand slam which would stand up as the game-winner. He would also come around to score the other Rays run later in the game. In his last […]

Scott Kingery’s Big Hit Ignites Comeback Victory

Late in Saturday’s game at Busch Stadium between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies, the road team found themselves down a run in the eighth inning. After two quick outs, outfielder Nick Williams drew a walk. The next man up was rookie Scott Kingery, who’s struggled at the plate the last month. The […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

What's up RotoBallers! Welcome to the Sunday FanDuel MLB breakdown! We have a really nice slate today with 11 games on tap. We've got plenty to talk about so let's jump right into the top options. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/20/18. The […]

Ian Happ Only A Single Away From The Cycle Against Cincinnati Reds

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ had a big day at the plate, as he continues to figure things out this season. He had three extra-base hits in game one of two against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday afternoon. Happ broke out onto the scene in 2017, hitting 24 home runs with a .253 AVG. His average […]

Chad Pinder Slam Powers Athletics To Victory

Oakland Athletics utility player Chad Pinder hit a grand slam in the eighth inning that gave the Athletics the lead and ultimately a 5-4 victory over the Blue Jays. The A’s were down 4-0 to start the eighth and 4-1 when Pinder hit his fourth homer of the season off of Tyler Clippard. It was […]

Javier Baez Out of Lineup for Second Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez is sitting out the Cubs' second game of their split double header, presumably for rest. Tommy La Stella will take his place at second base and will hit second. La Stella should be a good value play in DFS as he is at the top of the lineup and has […]

Nick Kingham Recalled, Max Moroff Optioned to Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham was recalled from Double-A Altoona on Saturday for a start against the San Diego Padres. In a corresponding move, the team optioned second baseman Max Moroff to the minors. Kingham drew headlines earlier this year when he took a perfect game into the seventh inning of his major-league debut. […]

Josh Harrison To Be Activated From DL On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hand) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list on Sunday, manager Clint Hurdle told the media on Saturday. Harrison broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch on April 15 and is set to return one week before the initial six-week timetable he was given. […]

Ramon Torres Added To Royals Roster

Kansas City Royals infielder Ramon Torres has been called up by the Royals on Saturday. Torres will take the spot of Cheslor Cuthbert (back) who has been placed on the disabled list. In 2018, Torres has hit .229 with four steals in 167 plate appearances at Triple-A Omaha. Torres did have a stint with the […]

Joe Panik Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is set to return earlier than expected from his torn UCL. Panik was originally expected to miss upwards to six weeks with this thumb injury, however, it now seems that he could return in less than five. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the […]

Whit Merrifield Steals Yankees Mojo

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield doesn’t care that C.C. Sabathia’s a lefty. He stole third after a leadoff double in the first, and then apparently decided that was so easy, he’d take second a couple times to make it more challenging. Merrifield’s three hits on the day also brought his season average up […]

Jed Lowrie Out Of Lineup Saturday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (rest) is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Blue Jays. This appears to be nothing more than a standard day of rest. The 34-year-old has been on fire this season, mashing .328 with a .391 on-base percentage and a .591 slugging percentage. Lowrie should be out of […]