Franklin Barreto Called Up By Athletics

Oakland Athletics second baseman/shortstop Franklin Barreto has been called up to the A's Major League team, per MLB.com. The move comes as the A's designated hitter Khris Davis has landed on the 10-day DL with a right groin strain. Barreto has hit .235 with a .352 on-base percentage and a .445 slugging percentage in142 plate […]

Jose Pirela Searching For Power Stroke

San Diego Padres second baseman Jose Pirela is still without a home run through 49 games this season. After cranking 10 long balls in 344 plate appearances in 2017, Pirela has gone 209 tries without a homer in 2018. He currently has the third-longest non-pitcher homerless streak in the majors. Pirela is hitting the ball […]

Luis Guillorme Starting Against Marlins

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme has been a pleasant surprise with his bat in his short Major League career, and he’ll get a chance to continue that against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Guillorme is starting at third base and hitting seventh against right-hander Dan Straily. It makes sense that Guillorme would start today; […]

Jose Ramirez Walks Three Times and Hits a Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a good game on Tuesday, drawing three walks and hitting a three-run home run in a win against the Cubs. Ramirez raised his on-base percentage to .394, which after the start to the season he had is extremely impressive. The home run was his 14th of the year, which […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 24

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. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 8

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 […]

Scooter Gennett Hits Grand Slam, Drives In Six

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had a huge day at the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Gennett went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and a double, finishing with six RBI on the night. The 2018 campaign has been an impressive follow-up for Gennett, who broke out for career highs across the board […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 8

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 […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 8: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Jose Reyes' Struggles Aren’t Getting Better

New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes had a very hot second half in 2017, but an equally scorching second half in 2018 is going to be just about the only thing that saves his season. Reyes has been terrible all season long, and it does not seem as though those struggles are going to change […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 8)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. I mean, whoa. I really can’t begin to explain how surprising it […]

Cesar Hernandez Drives In Lone Run In Home Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to take first place in the National League East on Monday night as they fell to the Atlanta Braves 3-1 at Citizens Bank Park. While the pitching limited the damage to three runs, it was the offense that failed to get going. The lone run of the game for the second-place […]

Ozzie Albies Homers In Win Over Phillies

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies continues to be a big source of power this season. He went deep again on Tuesday night to give him 14 long balls and a brief tie atop the National League leaders in long balls. Bryce Harper then hit homer No. 15 and Albies is second again. Not that […]

Joe Panik Took Batting Practice on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) took batting practice for the first time on Tuesday since being placed on the disabled list April 28. Panik told reporters that he had no limitations with his swing and was able to grip the bat strongly and without any issues. There is a good chance that […]

Dustin Pedroia Won't Play in Rehab Game on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will not play in Tuesday's contest with Triple-A Pawtucket. He was expected to play in rehab games on Tuesday and Wednesday before being re-evaluated. Pedroia is sitting out on Tuesday due to light rain, so it's unclear if that will mess up the timetable for his return. […]

DJ LeMahieu Continues To Make Progress

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu continues to make notable progress in the recovery from his fractured thumb. On Tuesday, LeMahieu was seen throwing from 50 feet and catching with his left hand, where the fracture is. This is a continued step up from where he was on Monday, when he was wearing a glove […]

Brandon Dixon Called Up By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds called up utility man Brandon Dixon on Tuesday, optioning Rosell Herrera to make room. Dixon, 26, will get his first taste of major league pitching after spending time in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati farm systems. Dixon has some power in his bat but is not a good defender, which makes […]

Devon Travis In The Lineup Upon Being Recalled

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis was recalled on Tuesday and is immediately back in the lineup, hitting ninth against starting pitcher Garrett Richards and the Los Angeles Angels. It’s an interesting decision with normal second baseman Yangervis Solarte on the bench despite playing so well, but perhaps Solarte simply needs a day of […]

Ian Kinsler Returns to Top of Order

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler has returned to the top of the order, batting leadoff against J.A. Happ and the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Kinsler had been demoted after a slow start to season with Zack Cozart and Mike Trout each taking turns atop the order. Kinsler is only hitting .202 on […]

Jose Altuve Continues To Rake In Road Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will take on the San Francisco Giants for a two-game series before the team embarks on a seven-game road trip. Thus far it's been a fairly typical season for the reigning MVP despite a depressed .420 slugging percentage at this early stage of the season. But Altuve continues to […]

Blue Jays Recall Devon Travis

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis almost seems like a forgotten man these days, but he’s been recalled by the team from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. It’s uncertain what role he’ll play right away, as he’s been terrible at multiple levels this season. In 66 plate appearances for Toronto, Travis is slashing a putrid […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

The folks at DraftKings got this one right - all 15 games taking place today are part of good slates with big prize money. We have an Early Only slate consisting of the five afternoon games, and the other 10 are part of the Main slate that begins at 7:05 EDT. Things are sure to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Exciting Wednesday schedule we have on our hands. All 30 teams are in action (weather permitting, of course) and, as usual, we have to slates to play. The first slate is a four-gamer, beginning at 1:05. The second is a 10 game slate, beginning at 7:05 EDT. Things are sure to fluctuate in Vegas, but […]

Dee Gordon Lands On DL, Dan Vogelbach Recalled

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/second baseman Dee Gordon (toe) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a fractured right big toe and recalled first baseman Dan Vogelbach from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for the injury-riddled M's and fantasy owners, as Gordon was hitting .304 with 25 runs scored, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 23

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 weakest categories and target players who may be […]

Starlin Castro Only Marlin With Multiple Hits in Loss to Mets

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro went 2-for-4 on Monday in the Marlins 2-0 loss to the Mets. Batting third in the order, Castro was the only Miami player with multiple hits in the shutout. Castro is now hitting a respectable .296 on the year, although he only has two home runs after hitting 16 […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Keeps Driving Mets Offense

The New York Mets offense as a whole isn’t doing much, but don’t tell that to infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Cabrera caught fire to start 2018 and while he slowed down a bit, the man is still producing nonetheless. In a close 2-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday, Cabrera finished 2-for-4 with a double […]

Week 8 Points League Waiver Wire Targets and Drops

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Brian Dozier Still Scuffling At The Plate

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a run scored in his team's 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Dozier has been mired in a month-long slump, hitting just .188 with three homers, 11 runs and nine RBI over the past 30 days. On the season, the star second baseman is […]

Quarter Season Rankings Update- Champions Analysis Podcast

RotoBaller writer and ranker Kyle Richardson is joined by co-hosts Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to break down the quarter season ranking updates for Rotoballer. Players who are too high or too low plus players you should sell and buy. Keep an eye on Rotoballer.com for all of our updated rankings! Be sure to tune […]