Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 19th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Nick Senzel Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was placed on the injured list on Wednesday afternoon without an injury designation. While there are no guarantees, it seems likely that Senzel may have been the player who returned a positive COVID-19 test on Friday night. There is currently no timetable for the 25-year-old's return, and more information will […]

Kris Bryant Sitting Out First Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant has been dealing with a wrist injury since late last week, and he is not expected to return until the weekend. In his absence, Nico Hoerner will start at […]

Jean Segura Remains Sidelined On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Jean Segura (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash with the Boston Red Sox. He has not played since aggravating his hamstring on Sunday, but the team is hoping he can return on Thursday. In his absence, Alec Bohm will start at third base while Phil Gosselin will man […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/19/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target. Some will pay […]

J.D. Davis Blasts Homer In Mets Win

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in the Mets 8-3 win over Miami on Tuesday. Davis is now hitting .286 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 77 at-bats on the season. Davis broke out in 2019 in which he hit .307 with […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Travis Shaw Connects For Three-Run Bomb

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw cranked a three-run tater during the team’s 8-7 extra-inning win over the Orioles on Tuesday. It was his third long ball of the season as he finished the night going 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored. Shaw has held down the third spot in the batting order […]

Kris Bryant Receives Shot In Wrist

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) received a shot in his wrist on Tuesday. Bryant is expected to be out a minimum of two days and manager David Ross is optimistic that he will be back in the lineup on Friday against the White Sox. Bryant has really struggled this season and is only […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/18/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Even with a handful of day games Tuesday, the main slate is still chock full of talent at every position. So long as the Reds are given the thumbs up to get back into action after a positive COVID-19 test over the weekend, this should mark the first time since the early portion of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday night with a nice 11 game slate on tap. There is a nice mix of pitching and bats to attack tonight. It has been hot on the west coast, so do not forget to focus on some of those big offenses. There are some nice "free square" values as well to […]

Reds-Royals Cancelled Tuesday, DH Set For Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals have had their contest Tuesday night postponed until Wednesday, in which the clubs will play a pair of seven-inning games. The Reds had a player test positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, but have since had the entire club test negative. Kept off the field since Friday night, […]

Hot Prospects To Watch: Tigers Rookies and Low-Owned Youngsters

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 8/18

The MLB season is filled with ebbs and flows, but the key to success is to find some gems to stream! Today we're going to stack a bunch of Rays as they begin a three-game series against Masahiro Tanaka at Yankee Stadium . When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 18th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Barrels (Week 5)

We're cruising right along on our Statcast Hitter Studs/Duds series. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. Just as we do for pitchers, this weekly series will examine a handful of hitters who are performing surprisingly well or […]

2020 K% Decreases: Buy, Sell, or Hold

Faster than most stats, the strikeout rate for batters stabilizes quickly. While not a guarantee of the future, once we have 60 plate appearances we can start making some judgments on where batters are at in their plate discipline and what we might expect going forward. Last week, we took a look at some of […]

WPC+ Videocast: Week 5 Risers & Fallers

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut recap MLB action heading into Week 5 of the 2020 season for fantasy baseball. They identify key risers and fallers, dissect rookie debuts, and discuss major injuries and statistical quirks. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for August 18, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Kyle Seager Crushes Fourth Homer Monday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. Seager has been a beast at third base this season and his 21 RBI are tied for the 5th in the majors among all hitters. He also […]

Hanser Alberto Goes Hitless Monday

Baltimore Orioles second/third baseman Hanser Alberto went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old has been great for the O's all season long and still has impressive numbers (.313 batting average, .490 slugging percentage), but he has hit just .258 over the last seven days. He has two […]

Yoan Moncada Goes Yard

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-5 with a solo home run on Monday versus the Detroit Tigers. Moncada was in a bit of a funk before picking a hit and four RBI on Sunday, but it looks like he’s back normal with a pair of hits. Moncada can do it all and […]

David Bote Plays Hero In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote came up big in Monday’s contest versus the Cardinals. Bote pinch-hit for Victor Caratini in the bottom of the sixth inning and hit a three-run blast. Bote has come up with some big hits for the Cubs and has three dingers with 11 RBI with a .209 batting average. Bote […]

Edwin Rios Lands On Injured List, Adam Kolarek Recalled

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Edwin Rios has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left hamstring tightness which forced him from Sunday’s contest. Taking his place on the active roster is left-hander Adam Kolarek, who has vultured a pair of wins out of relief this season and not allowed a run in […]

Josh Donaldson Takes BP While On Comeback Trail

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson worked out Monday, taking ground balls and hitting in the batting cage. Donaldson is reportedly feeling better as he makes his way back from a calf ailment that has kept him out of the lineup since July 31. There has still been no timetable announced for when the slugger […]

Gio Urshela Not In Lineup On Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox. Thairo Estrada is getting the start at third base in Urshela's absence. Urshela is in the midst of a three-game hitting streak and has been solid overall throughout the early […]

Isaac Paredes Called Up By Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have called up infield prospect Isaac Paredes and he'll be making his first MLB start on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Paredes is playing third base and hitting eighth in the game. Paredes was a bit buried by the headline moves the Tigers made on Monday as two of their top […]

Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber Sitting Out First Game Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will sit out the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. With the Cubs facing lefty Kwang Hyun Kim, it makes sense to rest both outfielders for the second game of their doubleheader. Albert Almora Jr. will replace Happ and bat eighth, while David Bote will […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 8/17

It's another manic Monday, so you know what time it is - it's time to dig deep and find some streamers. Today we're going to take advantage of the Rockies in their first road series after a six-game homestand. We'll also take a look at a couple of Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Blue Jays! When choosing […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Entering week five and it feels like the season is more chaotic than ever. We just need to grind it out a bit longer. This will help you do just that. Before we dive in, we need to keep a few things in mind: We focus on players rostered in 5x5 Roto formats in Yahoo! […]