DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got an 11-game slate this Sunday on DraftKings, with OAK @ COL predictably posting the biggest total with a 12.0 O/U. KC @ NYY, PHI @ CIN, and TOR @ CWS are all tied for second highest with a 9.5 O/U. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid 10 game slate today, and FanDuel opted to avoid the game in Colorado. That's great for fantasy, as it takes away chalk and adds a bit of fun to the slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/29/18. The lineup […]

Matt Chapman (3B, OAK) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman took full advantage of a week in tremendously hitter-friendly environments last week. The entire Athletics offense put on a power display. Over the last seven days, Chapman is hitting .483 with two home runs, five RBI, and […]

Johan Camargo (2B/3B/SS, ATL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves infielder Johan Camargo might be a surprise addition to this list. This recommendation is assuming that Atlanta does not make a trade for a third baseman before the deadline. Regardless, he fits a purpose and is getting consistent playing time. […]

The Cut List (Week 18): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 18 of the Cut List. I'm your guest host this time around, filling in for usual steward Conor McElheney. Longtime RotoBallers may recall that I covered this beat last season. Hopefully your remembrances aren't rooted in anger after I gave you bad advice!  The format this year is a bit different, but […]

J.A. Happ in Pinstripes - Fantasy Implications

Deadline season might be the most exciting of the baseball campaign, with every team making moves and deciding whether to sell or buy. In this particular trade - Toronto sending J.A. Happ to the Yankees - the teams are moving in opposite directions with one team hoping to win the East, and the other, to […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

It is week 18 and as we move closer to the playoffs, every win is vital. Don’t become complacent, regardless of your place in the standings. You don’t need to manage your active roster the next few days so take this opportunity to clean things up. Spend some time rummaging through the waiver wire to […]

Adrian Beltre to Waive No-Trade Clause for "Right Deal"

Adrian Beltre has agreed with Texas Rangers to waive his no-trade clause for the right deal. The 39-year old Beltre is still a valuable piece to a major league roster but provides no on-field value to the Texas Rangers in 2018 as they are looking to sell before Tuesday's deadline. Beltre is a free agent […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Starting and Batting Fifth Saturday

Phillies recent trade acquisition Asdrubal Cabrera is in the starting line up for Saturday's game against the Reds. Cabrera was recently acquired from the Mets in exchange for prospects and will see himself regularly starting in Philadelphia's infield going forward. Today he finds himself at shortstop, though he should expect to start at second base […]

Nolan Arenado Takes NL Home Run Lead

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado went yard on Friday night to give him sole possession of the National League lead in homers. He also became the seventh Rockies player in team history to hit 100 career home runs in Denver. He also singled in the game, propelling him up and out of a little […]

Danny Valencia Picks Up Three Hits Friday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI in Friday's 15-5 win over the Rays. The veteran, who started off the season well, has slumped in July, hitting .241 with just two walks and two extra-base hits in 57 plate appearances. Valencia's fantasy value was slim to begin with, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have an 11-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from. A few high priced pitchers on the slate along with a game at Coors Field should give us a nice variety of options when we are trying to build out our lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got six slates on this busy Saturday, with all 30 teams in action. The all day slate starts at 1pm eastern while the featured slate starts at 7pm and covers 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/28/18. The lineup picks will […]

Nicholas Castellanos Logs RBI Double

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos added to his season totals in doubles and RBI on Friday as the Tigers fell to Cleveland. Castellanos drove a Carlos Carrasco pitch into the gap to log his 31st double of the season and his 57th RBI. Castellanos has seen his average dip below .300 recently, but he […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers In Fifth Straight

The home run onslaught continued for Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Friday as he launched a second-inning offering from Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta over the fence for a solo shot. The home run on Friday gives Suarez a long ball in five straight games, tying a Reds team record and gives him […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 18

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, […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 18

In a relatively active week on the MLB trade market, we now have several impactful moves to digest from a fantasy standpoint. While real-life GMs always assume trades will work in their team's benefit, the reality is that not all players are able to adapt to their new team in a positive way. With more […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 18) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 18, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Mike Moustakas Traded To Milwaukee Brewers

The Kansas City Royals traded third baseman Mike Moustakas to the Milwaukee Brewers late Friday. The Royals received minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jorge Lopez. Moustakas is a difference-making bat, with 20 HR and 62 RBI so far this season. The move makes it likely that regular third baseman Travis Shaw will move to second […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Has Strong Night Friday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa had four hits, including a home run, in a strong outing Friday. Kiner-Falefa was a late addition to the lineup after Ryan Rua was scratched with back spasms. Kiner-Falefa continues to have a strong season, with a .263 batting average, and has now added a third home run to […]

Jedd Gyrorko Suffering From Dizziness

St. Louis Cardinals infield Jedd Gyorko (illness) saw a doctor on Friday to help determine what is causing his dizziness. Gyorko has been held out with the issue, however, he has yet to be placed on the disabled list. The results from the visit have not yet been revealed, but it's being speculated that he […]

Mark Reynolds Starting on Friday

Washington Nationals corner infielder Mark Reynolds will join the Nats starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Reynolds will bat seventh and play third base against righty Pablo Lopez. Anthony Rendon has been placed on the paternity leave list, so he'll miss the beginning of the weekend series versus the Marlins. Reynolds is […]

Jake Lamb Lands on 10-Day DL

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Lamb was forced to leave Thursday's game with a left shoulder contusion. The D-Backs were calling the injury day-to-day, but it appears to be a little more serious than that. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been recalled to take Lamb's spot […]

Jeff McNeil Starting, Devin Mesoraco Out on Friday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil has joined the starting lineup for Friday's game following the Asdrubal Cabrera trade. McNeil will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Ivan Nova. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh on Friday. Devin Mesoraco will get a routine day off for this […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Traded to Phillies

New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange for Cabrera the Mets will receive Double A pitcher Franklyn Kilome. This season Kilome has a 4.24 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 19 starts with Double-A Reading. Cabrera is hitting .277/.329/.488 with 18 homers and 58 RBI this season and […]

Matt Duffy Out Of Lineup Against Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy is out of the team's lineup on Friday against the Orioles. Duffy suffered a recent back injury, but appears to be out for a routine day of rest. He's replaced at third by Daniel Robertson. Duffy has hit .301 with four home runs, 28 RBI and seven stolen […]

Miguel Sano Recalled by Twins

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been recalled by the Twins on Friday. Sano was sent to the minor leagues by the Twins earlier in the season, but the Eduardo Escobar trade opens up a spot for Sano on the MLB roster. Sano is hitting .203/.270/.405 with seven homers over 37 games this season […]

J.D. Davis Gets The Start Friday For 'Stros

Houston Astros third baseman J.D. Davis is in the lineup Friday as the Astros open up a series with the Rangers in Houston. With the sudden injury to reigning MVP Jose Altuve, manager A.J. Hinch is forced to shuffled the deck in the infield. Enter Davis, who is only 1-for-7 in the month of July […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Eduardo Escobar for Three Prospects

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for three prospects. The Twins are receiving righty pitcher Jhoan Duran and outfielders Ernie De La Trinidad, Gabriel Maciel. All three players are currently at Class-A Kane County. Escobar should continue his solid season in Arizona. He's hitting .274/.338/.514 with 15 home […]

Matt Duffy Sitting, Joey Wendle, Ji-Man Choi Starting

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy will receive a day off on Friday. Joey Wendle will come into the lineup at second base with Daniel Robertson shifting to third. If they manage to play tonight then hitting second in the lineup is nice for Wendle's value. However, his performances against right-handed pitchers has not […]