Yoan Moncada Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will rest Thursday. Moncada left Wednesday’s contest early after he tweaked his hamstring while sliding into third base. Moncada is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back in the lineup Friday. Yolmer Sanchez will play second base Thursday and has been off to a nice start […]

Jose Ramirez Returns to the Starting Lineup on Thursday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez (hip, groin) is back in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. Ramirez missed Wednesday's game due to soreness in his right hip and groin, but manager Terry Francona said it was not a serious concern. It seems he was telling the truth, as Ramirez is back in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a big Thursday on DraftKings today, full of ten games split over four different slates. The 1pm eastern slate is the biggest, with six games, while the main slate at 7pm has four. In this article, I will be recommending players on every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Anthony Rendon Back By Saturday At The Latest

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is scheduled to start a short rehab assignment with the Carolina League's Potomac Nationals on Thursday. According to manager Dave Martinez, Rendon will either spend one or two days with the P-Nats before being recalled to the big club. This means that Rendon could be back in action […]

Todd Frazier Sitting On Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier will have the day off for Thursday’s matinee against the Atlanta Braves. Frazier has gotten off to a fantastic start in Queens, slashing .255/.385/.429 with four home runs, 17 runs scored, 17 RBI and two stolen bases across 122 plate appearances. The jump in batting average to pre-2017 […]

Josh Donaldson Activated On Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays have activated third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) from the disabled list, and he is highly likely to be playing in at least one game of the team’s doubleheader with the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Donaldson has been on the shelf since April 11 due to shoulder inflammation, but he evidently showed […]

Power Risers and Fallers for Week 5: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 5 of the 2018 MLB season and the first week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends be positive or negative. As the season turns the corner into the month of May, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out […]

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 […]

Finding Value on the Fringes: Roster Flexibility and Late Picks

The key to winning any fantasy league is finding value where others have not. Either this means buying in on the Matt Kemps of the world early and getting value late in a draft or using roster construction to maximize stat collection. Where players play matters as much as when and how they play for […]

Preseason Sleepers Yet to Awaken - Hitters

If you are going to win a championship in your fantasy baseball league, you typically need to hit on at least a couple of sleeper selections during your draft. Anyone who took a shot on Ozzie Albies, Gerrit Cole, or Patrick Corbin have an enormous advantage on the rest of their league due to the […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 5)

So much for a slow start for the rookies. For the first few weeks, it felt as though there was very little to write about in the rookie department but recently the youngsters have taken the league by storm. Particularly in this past week, guys like Ronald Acuna, Nick Kingham, Mike Soroka, and Fernando Romero […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 4

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 […]

Travis Shaw's X-Rays Come Back Negative On Foot

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (foot) exited the game on Wednesday after fouling a pitch off his right foot and was diagnosed with a foot contusion. The X-rays came back negative, so there isn't any collateral or serious damage, and Brewers manager Craig Counsell believes Shaw will be ready to go on Friday. It […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Two pretty attractive schedules on deck here with five games in the matinee and nine games this evening for the Main slate. Luckily for us there are a handful of good-to-great pitchers in each, and the rest we can pick on with bats. We've got nine games in the Main slate this evening and none […]

Jung Ho Kang Joins Pirates at Extended Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung-Ho Kang arrived at extended spring training on Monday as he starts his return to the big leagues. After legal troubles in his native South Korea, Kang was unable to get a work visa until recently, forcing him to miss all of 2017 and the start of 2018. The Pirates still […]

Travis Shaw Leaves Game Wednesday With Foot Contusion

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw left Wednesday's game after fouling a pitch off his foot. The Brewers have officially diagnosed him with a right foot contusion. However, he'll most likely undergo further testing so they know the timeline and injury to an extent. Hernan Perez replaced Shaw at third base for the game and […]

Zack Cozart Back in the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is back in the lineup on Thursday, hitting seventh and playing third base. Cozart was not in the lineup Tuesday, but it was just a standard day off. The infielder is hitting .229 on the year with three home runs and 10 RBI. He has had a rough […]

Josh Donaldson Likely to be Activated from DL on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) is expected to be activated on Thursday prior to the team's game against the Indians. Donaldson has been out since April 13 with a shoulder injury. Prior to going down, he was hitting .239 with three home runs and nine RBI. Donaldson has at least 33 home […]

Josh Harrison Has Begun Fielding Grounders

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hand) has reportedly begun fielding ground balls on Wednesday. He still has not been cleared to swing the bat, but he is making some progress. The Pirates expect Harrison to be ready to return by June, but it's unclear if he'll make that timetable. Fantasy owners with a disabled list […]

Nolan Arenado Mashes Two Home Runs

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado continues to exact his revenge on all pitchers for his five-game suspension. Arenado homered twice on Wednesday, bringing him to six home runs in 12 games since he returned from his forced time off. Arenado is hitting .356 during his current wrecking tour, and he shows no signs of […]

Anthony Rendon To Rehab At High-A Potomac

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (foot) will start a rehab assignment at High-A Potomac and play a few games. The assignment should reassure owners since the team plays in Woodbridge, Virginia, which is just a short drive from the major league club in D.C. That means that Rendon could be ready to return to […]

Scott Kingery Out Against Marlins

One day after getting hit in the elbow in the ninth inning of a loss against the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery will not suit up for the Phillies on Wednesday. The 24-year-old started at shortstop on Tuesday but exited in the 10th inning. Pedro Florimon will start in his place on […]

Mike Moustakas Back At Third Base Wednesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (forearm) was back playing third base Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday. Moustakas was initially set to play at first base, but after pre-game work he was moved to third. Moustakas is performing extremely well so far in 2018. In 123 plate appearances, he has hit eight home runs […]

Indians Changing Up Lineup Wednesday

The Cleveland Indians are using their hitting depth Wednesday. Outfielders Rajai Davis and Brandon Guyer, third baseman Erik Gonzalez and catcher Roberto Perez are all in the lineup. Of the four, Davis has the most DFS value on Wednesday. Davis is a career .281 hitter against left-handed pitching and is hitting in the leadoff spot. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a plethora of games that are going to be played today, but they are broken down into two slates. The early slate is more than playable, but I'll be focusing on the later slate here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/2/18. […]

Jose Ramirez Sitting Out Wednesday's Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez (hip, groin) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup. It's mostly a day off, as manager Terry Francona said Ramirez would be able to play if necessary, but he wanted to err on the side of caution, especially with a doubleheader coming up the following day. Ramirez is experiencing soreness in […]

Minor League Roundup - Who's Hot and Who's Not? (Week 5)

In last week’s edition of “Who’s Hot, Who’s Not”, I mentioned Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka. After dominating Triple-A to start the season, Soroka was promoted to the Major Leagues on Tuesday, and made his big league debut. Soroka promptly dazzled with six innings of one-run ball. Dane Dunning was also mentioned in last week’s piece, […]

Josh Donaldson Has Successful Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) played in his second rehab game on Tuesday with High-A Dunedin, and it's safe to say it was a successful one. The former American League MVP finished 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk. The results with his bat are fantastic, but perhaps more importantly for long-term […]

Week 5 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts

We're back at it again this week with some points league advice. We will delve into some players who have been consistent over the first month of the season, as well as what guys to cut loose whether it be due to a downturn in production or an injury. In last week's suggestions of pitchers to […]

Two Straight Multi-Hit Games For Todd Frazier

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier has quietly enjoyed a very productive start to his tenure in Queens, and despite a loss, that continued on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves. Frazier finished 2-for-4 with a run scored, giving him his second consecutive multi-hit game. He’s also picked up base knocks in six out […]