Ketel Marte, Steven Souza Jr. Out on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (rest) and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Jon Jay will lead off and play right field, while Daniel Descalso plays second base and bats sixth versus righty Kevin Gausman. Descalso can be avoided in DFS contests and […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy Friday, Rotoballers. Boy, do we have a ridiculous treat today in terms of pitching options on this 14-game Main slate. I'd go as far as to say it's a pitching bonanza. I don't think I've had a chance to do a write-up - or even seen, for that matter - a slate with seven […]
Ryan Yarbrough (SP/RP, TB) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough has allowed just 15 batters to reach base and two to score in his last five appearances, spanning 21 innings. Only one of those was an official start, as he is most often been used […]
Friday Five: Pitchers for the Stretch Run
Last week, we covered five under-owned hitters who could provide a boost to fantasy owners in the season's final month. Today, it's time to do the same for pitchers. With the end of the 2018 campaign rapidly approaching, it can be difficult to find worthwhile arms on the waiver wire in competitive leagues. That's true […]
Diamondbacks Acquire Patrick Kivlehan
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder/outfielder Patrick Kivlehan from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday. He will join the major league roster. Outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) was moved to the 60-day disabled list in a corresponding move. Kivlehan will provide bench depth down the stretch after hitting an impressive .298 with […]
Jarrod Dyson To Undergo Surgery
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) will undergo a surgery similar to what he had last year. Dyson had a setback recently on his rehab assignment and will not return this year. Fantasy owners weren't counting on him to return anyway, as he hit an embarrassing .189/.282/.257 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 16 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/6/18): MLB DFS Lineups
Even with just three games on tonight's DraftKings slate, there are still tons of MLB contests to choose from. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/6/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a VERY small four-game slate tonight, which starts early, at 6:40 pm est. That is due to the fact the NFL is kicking off tonight, so we have a very limited slate and the options are a bit thin today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]
David Peralta's September Struggles Continue
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-0 victory over the Padres. After a scorching August (.361/.410/.732), Peralta has gone cold in September, going hitless in three of his four games this month. The slump has brought his average below .300 for the first time since mid-August. Peralta is still hitting cleanup in […]
Week 23 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 23! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 23, and […]
A.J. Pollock, Ketel Marte Back in the Lineup on Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock and infielder Ketel Marte are back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Both Pollock and Marte received a rest day on Monday. Pollock will bat second and play center field, while Marte bats seventh and plays second base against lefty Joey Lucchesi. Marte has […]
Jarrod Dyson Suffers Setback
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) had some pain during his rehab outing and will now visit with doctors. Manager Torey Lovullo said no new scans are being done on Dyson, though. With time running out in the regular season, Dyson may not be able to make it back to the Snakes as they fight […]
Zack Godley, Robbie Ray Flopped In Rotation
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray will be moved back to start on Sunday against the Braves, with Zack Godley going Monday against the Rockies in Colorado, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Both matchups are tough ones, but Ray going against the Braves is much safer. Godley was put on the paternity list on Tuesday […]
Zack Godley Placed On Paternity List Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. Godley is allowed to miss up to three games on the paternity list, meaning he should return to the team before his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Braves. Godley's last performance against the Padres was disappointing, but he continues to showcase […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]
NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23
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 […]
Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 23)
Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. This week we saw a pair of veteran lefties put up some good starts against NL central opponents. We also saw a […]
Ketel Marte is Sitting Out
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Marte has started six straight games coming into Monday, so he'll get the night off to rest. Daniel Descalso will bat sixth and play second versus righty Bryan Mitchell. DFS players can go ahead and […]
Jon Jay is Starting in Center Field on Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay will lead off and start in center field against righty Bryan Mitchell on Monday. A.J. Pollock will sit this one out since he's been horrible at the plate lately. Jay has been fairly solid for the D-Backs this season, especially when leading off. DFS players should consider Jay on Monday.
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a full, 15-game slate on Labor Day, so every team is available in the player pool. That’s great news and that’s overwhelming news. That means we need to go through each lineup and inspect for any surprises or bonus value plays. Of the 15 games on the schedule, six matchups have an over/under […]
Week 22 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 22! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 22, and […]
Brewers Sign Emilio Bonifacio
The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent infielder Emilio Bonifacio on Friday and are assigning him to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Bonifacio last played in the big leagues in 2017 with the Braves, hitting .132 with no homers and three RBI. That tells you about all you need to know about him.
Jarrod Dyson To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) will join Triple-A Reno on Friday to start his rehab assignment. Dyson is hitting a putrid .189 with only two homers and 12 RBI on the season, but he does also have 16 steals, which has made him useful in some deeper leagues. The playing time just won't be […]
Steven Souza Jr. Will Lead Off on Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. will lead off and play right field versus lefty Rich Hill on Thursday. This is the second straight game that Souza has been in that spot for the D-Backs. Souza went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI while leading off on Wednesday. He's hitting .302/.362/.547 with two […]
Diamondbacks To Acquire Chris Stewart
The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring catcher Chris Stewart from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Robert Murray. The veteran catcher has three hits in 14 at-bats (.214) with the Braves this season with three RBI. Arizona already has three catchers on the active roster, so it's fair to say that Stewart won't […]
Mariners Acquire Kris Negron
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto announced on Thursday that the team acquired infielder/outfielder Kris Negron from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations. He will be assigned to Triple-A Tacoma. Negron played in just 16 games for the D-backs the last two years. He was hitting .283 with 15 home runs, 45 RBI and […]
2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 22)
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. The San Diego Padres made the biggest prospect splash over the past […]
Hot Prospects to Watch Week 22: Franco, Ashby, Duran
Can you believe that the minor league season is almost over? Just one more week left before playoffs begin. We've taken a look at a lot of prospects this year — some who are nearly household names by now and others who are flying under the radar. This week's list doesn't feature a "big-name" prospect […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We had a small Monday slate last night, but we're back with a massive Tuesday slate tonight. There are plenty of options across all levels of the pricing ranges. It gives us a lot of freedom as players in terms of lineup construction. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a pitching friendly slate, with the bad pitchers facing equally bad lineups in most cases. There are a number of viable pitchers on the slate, including Masahiro Tanaka and Gerrit Cole as well as the two highlighted in this article. However, there aren't a lot of obvious choices among bats to fill in […]