Eduardo Escobar Finishes Homer Short of Cycle, Continues Hot Streak
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar fell a home run short of the cycle on Sunday against the Rockies, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored. After a 10-game stretch in June that saw him hitting .200 with six strikeouts to seven hits, Escobar has increased his average by 13 […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The All-Star break is a unique time that stops the numbers from adding up and gives us a chance to reevaluate our squads in earnest. Or, perhaps it's your time to delete the fantasy apps from your phone and go on a brief retreat […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Monday, July 8th 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 […]
Todd Frazier (3B, NYM) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: With a 680 ADP entering the 2019 season, veteran third baseman Todd Frazier was a forgotten man in the fantasy world. And if he wasn't forgotten enough already, an oblique injury cost him most of spring training as well as most of April. Upon returning, Frazier's […]
Evan Longoria Hits Go-Ahead Home Run Sunday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Cardinals. Longoria got to Jack Flaherty in the seventh inning to score the only run of the game on his 12th HR of the season. The veteran now owns a .238/.313/.439 slash […]
DJ LeMahieu Sits on Sunday
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu has been great with the bat this season, but will get a routine rest day here. Giovanny Urshela will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Charlie Morton. Urshela has been reliable […]
Yandy Diaz (1B/3B, TB) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Looking at the overall numbers for Yandy Diaz in 2019, it's hard to see why he's available in 65% of leagues. A slash line of .273/.349/.477 with 11 home runs, 32 RBI, and 45 runs scored through 66 games will usually garner more attention in […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Sunday, July 7th 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/7/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Today's games are our last before the break and start at 1:07pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/7/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Sunday baseball! Things will get started bright and early at 1:05, as we typically see on any Sunday. We have a ton of games to decipher through and more than enough options at each position. We're without a game in Coors Field, however, and there's no chalky ash game pitcher. This slate is […]
Pablo Sandoval Plates Three Saturday
San Francisco Giants third/first baseman Pablo Sandoval went 2-for-3 with a single, a two-run home run, three RBI, and a strikeout in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Cardinals. Sandoval took Tyler Webb deep to left field for his 11th HR of the season. The 32-year-old has surprisingly been the Giants' most consistent hitter this season, […]
MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday July 7th, 2019 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 7th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]
Renato Nunez Hits 20th Home Run Of Season, Heating Up
Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blue Jays. Nunez took Clayton Richard deep in the fourth inning for his 20th HR of the season. The 25-year-old has been one of baseball's streakiest hitters and is at it again, […]
Yoan Moncada Extends Hit Streak
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada 2-for-3 to extend his hit streak to 12. Moncada also scored two runs with a RBI and two walks. Moncada has been having his best season as a big leaguer and is now hitting .308 with 16 home runs, 47 RBI and six stolen bases. Moncada should be […]
Brian Anderson (3B/OF, MIA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Marlin's third baseman Brian Anderson was a pleasant surprise in 2018, as he was one of the few Marlins to return any fantasy value. In Anderson's first full season in the bigs, he hit 11 home runs, with 87 RBI, 65 runs scored, with […]
Renato Nunez (1B/3B, BAL) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Orioles infielder Renato Nunez has cooled down considerably after his hot start to the season, but he still heads into the All-Star break with 19 home runs, 47 RBI and 42 runs scored - numbers that put him on pace to hit […]
J.P. Crawford (SS/3B, SEA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Very quietly, on a team destined for another season in the cellar, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford has been breaking out. His season slash line sits at .284/.352/.475 with four home runs and one stolen base in 141 at-bats. His 10.1% walk rate […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Saturday brings us a nice even split slate, with a slight slate towards the afternoon. However, the only featured slate on DraftKings can be found in the evening, and therefore that is where we will focus our attention. There will be no surprise to see the Astros and Dodgers as the two biggest favorites on […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We’re just two days away from the All-Star break, so let’s build up some bankroll for the second half! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS […]
MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday July 6th, 2019 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 6th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Saturday, July 6th 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 […]
J.D. Davis is Available Off the Bench
New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis is currently battling a stomach virus, but will play off the bench if needed. Todd Frazier will cover third base and bat fifth versus righty Vince Velasquez. Frazier has been average with the bat, […]
Joey Wendle (2B/SS/3B/OF, TB) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Rays utility infielder Joey Wendle was a fantasy darling last year. An unheralded 28-year-old rookie, Wendle slashed .300/.354/.435 with seven home runs and 16 stolen bases. As a speedy middle infielder with multi-position eligibility, it's no surprise he was a frequently added late-round […]
Five Hitters To Add for Week 15: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 14 - Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 13! 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 […]
Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 14
very 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 […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Friday, July 5th 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/5/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Tonight's main slate features 13 games and starts at 7:05pm eastern. Another exciting night of baseball on deck! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/5/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/5/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! Hopefully every stayed safe on the 4th and maybe even cashed some DFS lineups. Whether you played last night or not, we'll catch you up with tonight's slate and dissect some top plays at each position. The baseball gods have blessed us with a 13 game slate full of […]
MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday July 5th, 2019 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 5th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]