Matt Carpenter Seems to Have Remembered How to Play Baseball

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter started out the season as one of the worst offensive players in baseball. He got an entire weekend off to work on his swing and was later even pinch hit for in a critical late-game situation. Something seems to have clicked with the veteran, though, as he's now recorded […]

Greg Garcia Exits Monday's Game With Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was removed from Monday's game due to tightness in his lower back. Garcia took an awkward swing while at bat and was checked on by trainers, but he was allowed to remain in the game. He ended up hitting a single in the same at-bat but was later removed […]

Neil Walker Hits First Home Run Of Season

Starting at third base and batting eighth for the New York Yankees on Monday night in Texas, Neil Walker played a key role early on in his club’s third consecutive victory. In the second inning, he drove in the first run of the game with a double to left. In the fourth inning, he drilled […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/22/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I'll be filling in for Justin on this full Tuesday main slate. Chris Sale is the top target at pitcher in cash games, priced $300 below Gerrit Cole and facing a strikeout prone Rays lineup. That will require some punt/low-priced bats to fill in lineups after, several of which will be highlighted in today's articles. […]

Gleyber Torres Stars In Texas As Yanks Win Again

New York Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres continued his sensational first month in the majors on Monday in Arlington against the Rangers. The 21-year-old drilled a mammoth two-run home run in the third inning, increasing his club’s early lead to three runs. In the sixth, he stepped up after the Rangers had briefly tied the game. […]

Dustin Pedroia Close To Returning To Boston

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will play two more games at Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to return to Boston on Friday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Pedroia is slated to be in the Pawtucket lineup on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thus far, he has one hit in eight at-bats with a […]

DJ LeMahieu Making Rehab Progress

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (hand) was seen throwing on the field at Dodgers Stadium on Monday. While LeMahieu was wearing a glove on his injured left hand, he was not catching with it. LeMahieu's recovery timetable from the fracture in his left thumb is unknown, but this is certainly a positive sign after […]

Leury Garcia Continues To Hit Well

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia went 2-for-4 on Monday evening with a double and RBI. Garcia is now nine for his last 26 and is hitting .276 with two home runs, 13 RBI and seven stolen bases. He is worth consideration in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-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 […]

Daniel Murphy Still Unable to Play in Extended Spring Training

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) still hasn't played in an extended spring training game. Murphy was supposed to be playing for roughly a week now, but has yet to actually play. The Nats have not set a timetable for his return, but this will obviously delay it somewhat. Fantasy owners should hang onto […]

Luis Guillorme Starting At Third Base On Monday

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme is in the lineup and starting at third base against the Miami Marlins. It will mark the third start of Guillorme’s Major League career. Normally a second baseman, Guillorme is endearing himself to the Mets by demonstrating the flexibility to play multiple positions. Regarded as one if, if not […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/21/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a short nine-game slate on Monday. Two games have an over/under of at least nine total runs. Five teams are heavy favorites (-185): STL, MIN, NYY, LAD, and WSH. However, while you would think pitching would be loaded, the player pool isn't elite. On a positive note, weather shouldn't be an issue for Monday. […]

Toronto Options Richard Urena To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned infielder Richard Urena back to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced on Sunday. Urena has already had two short stints in the Major Leagues this season, and will likely have more before the season is over. Across 19 plate appearances for Toronto, Urena is slashing .278/.278/.444 with one home run, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As usual with Monday's, we have a smaller slate on FanDuel tonight. The pitching options are rather slim given some tough matchups, but there are several stacking options availableas a result. The Yankees stand out as the most obvious and will presumably be exceptionally chalky. Some other options to consider also include the Cardinals and […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 22

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 […]

Johan Camargo (2B/3B/SS, ATL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Last 7 days: two runs, zero HR, three RBI, .278 AVG Atlanta Braves infielder Johan Camargo has the job at third base in Atlanta with the team releasing Jose Bautista. He also has a .278 batting average, two runs scored, and three […]

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 […]