DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

I hope you were able to enjoy the small break from baseball DFS, where you could sleep in, enjoy the outside, and spend time with your family, until the marathon of a second half begins. Now, it’s time to buckle down and grind for the rest of the season. We have 14 games in our […]

Top 100 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2018-2019 (80-61)

Over the next few weeks, RotoBaller will be kicking off the NHL offseason with a feature breaking down the top 100 player rankings heading into the 2018-2019 fantasy hockey season. The top 100 rankings will be released in six segments, starting from the bottom (100-81) and concluding with a two-piece set featuring our top 20 […]

Brad Hand to Indians - Fantasy Implications

News broke on July 19 that Padres closer Brad Hand will be moving to the shores of Lake Erie and donning the home blue of the Cleveland baseball club. In a move that many predicted, but that no one actually saw happening, the Cleveland bullpen adds not only the lefty but also another useful piece […]

Gary Sanchez Activated From Disabled List

The New York Yankees have activated catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) off of the disabled list. Sanchez has been out of action since June 24. The Yankees backstop is now fully healthy and ready to play as the team enters the second half of the season. Sanchez has hit just .190 on the season with 14 […]

Wilson Ramos Timetable Still Unclear

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Wednesday. Manager Kevin Cash is unsure how long Ramos will be inactive, and continues to say that Ramos will miss some time. Jesus Sucre is expected to take over the catching duties at the moment, but the Rays are […]

Manny Pina Begins Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina is set to begin his rehab assignment on Thursday with the Class-A Timber Rattlers. Pina has been on the disabled list since July 8 with a biceps injury. On the season, Pina is hitting .227 with six home runs and 16 RBI over 59 games. He'll likely resume the starting […]

Willson Contreras And Javier Baez Will Sit Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and second baseman Javier Baez will both rest on Thursday. Contreras and Baez both appeared in the All-Star game on Tuesday and will receive an extra day of rest. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez at second base and Victor Caratini will be behind the plate. The Cubs offense will face […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - Catcher

With the All-Star break now behind us, it's time to look ahead to the second half of the Fantasy Baseball season. While we already know who most of this year's breakouts are, looking at you Max Muncy, catcher remains one of the trickiest positions to figure out in fantasy circles. Those who sacrificed early picks […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 16: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 16 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has already hit the All-Star Break, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows […]

Carlos Perez Optioned To Triple-A

Texas Rangers catcher Carlos Perez (ankle) was activated from the disabled list Monday. Perez was then immediately optioned to Triple-A. Perez has been underwhelming in 2018, with a .159 batting average, one home run and on stolen base. The big winner here is Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who will now serve as both the backup catcher and […]

Gary Sanchez Homers Twice In Rehab Games

As the New York Yankees get set to begin the second half of the season, their starting catcher is inching closer towards a return. Gary Sanchez has played a pair of rehab games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this week and has picked up two hits in eight plate appearances. Both have been home runs, while he’s […]

Wilson Ramos Officially Placed on DL

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) has been officially placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Wednesday. Ramos is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of July. Jesus Sucre is expected to see a bulk of the playing time behind the plate, while Ramos is sidelined. The Rays will need to call […]

Elias Lindholm Signs Extension With New Team

The Calgary Flames reached a deal with the newly-acquired Elias Lindholm for a six-year contract worth $29.1 million. Lindholm’s new cap hit is just under $5 million, a significant raise from his last contract at $2.7 million AAV. Calgary is putting a lot of stock into his potential; the 23-year-old Swede has yet to really […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 16: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! 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 player's batting average […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 16)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Happy All-Star Break everyone! The Home Run Derby was electric, the Futures […]

Wilson Ramos To Begin Second Half On DL

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos will begin the second half of the season on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. While the outcome was expected, Ramos will now officially be placed on the DL following the All-Star break. Ramos said he was feeling better, but there's no timetable for his return. Jesus Sucre […]

Max Stassi Remains Starting Catcher For Now

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi capped off his first half on a down note, hitting only .200 with a .275 slugging percentage over his last 40 at-bats. Stassi emerged as a reliable player after hitting .340 in the month of May with three home runs and six doubles. But once veteran Brian McCann was put […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 16

Every 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 […]

Mariners Sign Cameron Rupp

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent catcher Cameron Rupp to a minor league deal on Monday, and he'll report to Triple-A Tacoma. Rupp could eventually become the backup to Mike Zunino in the second half, but he'll need to pick it up in the minors in order to get that opportunity. Chris Herrmann and David Freitas […]

Tony Wolters Hit In Neck By Bat

Colorado Rockies third catcher Tony Wolters took some time with trainers this weekend after Denard Span's bat swung around and smacked Wolters in the neck. With a history of concussions, Wolters' injury drew concern from the trainers because the bat appeared to glance off his helmet, but he told reporters after the game that the […]

Nationals Could Revisit Trade For J.T. Realmuto

The Washington Nationals could "revisit" a trade for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to league sources. The Nationals are clearly looking to upgrade at the position and have also been linked to Rays backstop Wilson Ramos, but he's now injured. Some think the Nats would now be willing to give up top outfield prospect […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 16

Every 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 […]

Jesus Sucre Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre took full advantage of his new opportunity Sunday versus Minnesota. He should see plenty of playing time in the near future. With starter Ramos looking to be out for weeks, if not months, Sucre looks to be the starter. The other two options are not world-beaters so he could […]

Wilson Ramos Out For A While

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is going to miss some time. He has already taken himself out of the All-Star game which he was excited to play in. There is a lot of speculation as to how long he will be out but nothing definite. Ramos is expected to be placed on the […]

Yasmani Grandal Has Big Day At Plate Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 3-for-3 with two singles, a solo home run, and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Grandal has been a solid fantasy contributor in a weak position, carrying a .251 batting average, 13 HR, and 47 RBI into the All-Star break. Given his production and the […]

Yan Gomes (C, CLE) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: Yan Gomes has been pleasantly surprising. He has 10 home runs this year which are often hard to come by at the catcher position. He has 34 runs and 31 RBI. Gomes has been very successful against southpaws this year. He's hitting […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's the last slate before the All-Star break, so hopefully a juicy 12-game featured slate can keep us satiated until Friday. As expected, the Coors Field game boasts the biggest total with a 11.5 O/U. TOR @ BOS and KC @ CWS are the next highest games with a 9.5 O/U each. There are a […]

The Cut List (Week 16): Time to Move On?

Welcome to Week 16 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Eric Hosmer, Brandon Crawford, Marcell Ozuna, and Yangervis Solarte. All of these guys have been viable standard league options at one point or another this year, but have recently hit cold streaks that have hampered their fantasy value. Sure, Eric […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 16

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, […]

Yan Gomes Named to AL All-Star Team

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes has been named to the American League All-Star team. With Wilson Ramos having to sit out with injury, Gomes will now function as the backup to new starter Salvador Perez. Gomes will be making his first All-Star appearance after hitting .251 with 10 home runs and 31 RBI over 67 […]