UPDATED at 2PM ET: Cruz's status is in doubt for Week 4. We have changed his status "Add in 12+ Team Leagues" to "Continue Stashing" BALLER MOVE: Continue Stashing OWNED IN: 73% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Now that Victor Cruz is medically cleared to play, we should see him suit up this week versus the Buffalo Bills. The big question is […]
Full Story »Arian Foster Will Be a Game-Time Decision
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will be a game-time decision on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN's Ed Werder. Whenever Foster does return, he'll likely be on a pitch count until he's able to prove he can handle the workload again. Alfred Blue struggled in Foster's absence during the first two weeks […]
Full Story »Ryan Mathews (RB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite an incredibly ugly start to the season, the starting running back in a Chip Kelly offense has been a hot commodity thanks to its high-volume of snaps and running plays. Heading into this season, I was not willing to pay the steep price […]
Full Story »Ketel Marte (SEA, 2B/SS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team roto and points leagues OWNED IN: 13.3% of ESPN leagues ANALYSIS: Ketel Marte is hot, hot, hot. As you may have noticed by now, that’s been a recurring theme for a lot of these waiver wire blurbs. He’s hit .396 over his last 15 games, and is striking out at […]
Full Story »Jed Lowrie (HOU, SS/3B) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 12.1% of ESPN Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ve been talking him up since March, and here’s my last-ditch effort. Lowrie has above-average power for a shortstop, and he is still hitting in the thick of a potent Astros lineup. He had a modest six-game hitting streak prior to going 0-5 […]
Full Story »Eddie Rosario (MIN, 2B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in points leagues with 10+ teams/add in roto leagues with 10+ teams OWNED IN: 15.0% of ESPN leagues ANALYSIS: Another guy eligible at two spots (2B, OF), Rosario is very similar to a player like Steve Pearce in regards to Hail Mary potential. If you’re not in a keeper or dynasty league, […]
Full Story »Piscotty (Head) Test Come Back Negative After Nasty Collision
The initial scans performed on Stephen Piscotty have come back negative after the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder collided with Peter Bourjos on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Piscotty is lucky to not suffer a serious injury to his head after the collision. The 24-year-old rookie was attempting to make a catch on a hit to […]
Full Story »Miguel Gonzalez (Shoulder) Returns Vs. Blue Jays Tuesday
The Baltimore Orioles activated Miguel Gonzalez from the 15-day DL and will start him against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Gonzalez, 31, has been sidelined since Aug. 30 due to right shoulder inflammation. The right-hander will have quite the return because he’ll pitch against the highest-scoring offense in MLB. The Blue Jays have scored more […]
Full Story »Ryan Zimmerman (Oblique) Done For The Year
Ryan Zimmerman is officially done for the year thanks to an oblique injury. The Washington Nationals first baseman has been making progress from a left oblique issue that he’s been dealing with for a few weeks now. Zimmerman isn’t going to see any action for the final two series of the season since the Nats […]
Full Story »Brantley (Shoulder) Likely Done For The Season
The Cleveland Indians could shut Michael Brantley down for the rest of season as he continues to deal with a nagging shoulder issue. The outfielder’s absence for the final handful of games is bad news for fantasy owners competing in their championship matchup without the former All-Star in the lineup. The Indians are now mathematically […]
Full Story »Deep League Waiver Wire: The Final Days
It is the end of days for the 2015 fantasy baseball season and hopefully for many of you, it will be a happy ending. If you are a fantasy baseball manager in a deep or very deep league who needs some last second streaming suggestions, today we will be discussing four batters and a starting […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 9/30
What's up RotoBallers. We've reached the end of our run. I hope my plays have been helpful throughout the year and I've enjoyed being along for the ride with you all. Today we have 18 (!) games on the docket thanks to three rainouts last night, although only 15 will be available to pick from. […]
Full Story »Tulowitzki (Shoulder) Could Return To Lineup Friday
Troy Tulowitzki is expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup this weekend against the Tampa Rays in the final series of the regular season. The Toronto shortstop hasn’t had any setbacks to a nagging shoulder issue that has kept him out of the lineup since Sept. 12, which means he’ll likely get some […]
Full Story »Pierzynski Homers Twice Against Nationals
A.J. Pierzynski hit two solo homers for the only two Atlanta Braves runs as they knocked off the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Tuesday. The veteran catcher was the only Braves hitter that was able to hit Tanner Roark. Pierzynski went 3-for-3 as he had three of the five Atlanta hits on the day. If he’s a […]
Full Story »Trea Turner Delivers 1st Major League HR Tuesday
Trea Turner hit his first major league home run during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. The rookie’s homer was the only bright spot offensively for the Washington Nationals in a 2-1 loss. Turner only has 23 games under his belt and has a .238 BA with 2 SB so far. The infielder can be […]
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