Clay Buchholz Activated From Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz has been activated from the disabled list and will start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Matt Koch was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Buchholz was out of action for a month with an oblique strain, but now appears ready to go. He has pitched to an […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Interested In Rangers Relievers

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly interested in acquiring Texas Rangers relief pitchers Keone Kela and Jose Leclerc. The Diamondbacks' bullpen currently ranks third in the MLB with a 2.97 ERA, so the team is just looking to bolster the unit for a potential postseason run. Kela, who has functioned as the Rangers closer this season, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Smashes Solo HR Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Cubs. The home run broke a mini-slump for Goldschmidt, who hadn't collected an extra-base hit in seven games prior to Monday's contest. Goldy now leads Arizona with 22 home runs and 53 RBI after his slow start […]

Patrick Corbin Picks Up Win Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (7-4) earned the victory Monday night, going seven strong innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out nine. It was a solid bounce-back performance from Corbin, who surrendered four runs in his last start. Corbin continues to post one of the best strikeout-to-walk ratios in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/18): MLB DFS Lineup

We have a monster 14-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 17

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 […]

Zach Britton Garnering Interest From Diamondbacks

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton just continues to attract suitors. After Brad Hand and Jeurys Familia both found new homes, Britton has become the most attractive bullpen arm on the trade market. The Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers have all been linked to Britton, and now the Arizona Diamondbacks can […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Due to a combination of harder throwers and hitters focusing on hitting for power, strikeouts are at an all-time high in baseball. For pitchers, this is an ideal trend. The ability to generate swings and misses is the most important skill to possess, as it's the only true way to control what happens after the […]

Nick Ahmed Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. Ahmed's offseason adjustments to his swing have paid off in the power department, as his 37 extra base hits places him sixth among qualified shortstops. However, his .231 average makes it difficult for […]

Zack Greinke Dominates Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (11-5) was outstanding Sunday afternoon, giving up one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 13 over eight innings against the Rockies. The effort was Greinke's second consecutive gem, which has lowered his season ERA to 3.05. Since June 23rd, Greinke has surrendered just four runs in […]

Clay Buchholz Will Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique) will return from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Cubs. Buchholz has been way better than anyone could've expected for Arizona this year, going 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 7.2 K/9 over seven starts. If he continues to pitch anywhere near that level […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/22/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 22nd). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

The Cut List (Week 17): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 17 of the Cut List. This week I took a peek at Ender Inciarte, Jake Lamb, Carlos Santana, and Jurickson Profar. All four players should be cut in all shallow standard leagues. Each player listed in the “better options” section will serve you better in the long run, so don’t gloss over […]

Week 16 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 16! 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 16, and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's so good to have DFS back! We got our toes wet with a nice 14 game Main slate last night, and the MLB scheduling gods have blessed us with a slate today that has most teams playing under the lights. Eleven games make up the Main slate, and I'll be focusing my picks to […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 17

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, […]

Shelby Miller Could Be Moved To Bullpen Upon Return

The Arizona Diamondbacks have considered moving starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) to the bullpen when he returns from injury. Miller is currently shut down with right elbow inflammation and there is no timetable for his return. Miller has not looked good in 2018, pitching to a 0-4 record with a 11.40 ERA and a 19/5 […]

Clay Buchholz Expected To Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique), who was scheduled to throw around 75 to 80 pitches with High-A Visalia on Thursday, is expected to rejoin the rotation on Tuesday against the Cubs in place of starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow). Buchholz has been a nice surprise for Arizona this year, going 2-1 with a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I do enjoy the All-Star break, but forgive me for wanting it to end almost the second the final pitch is thrown in the All-Star game. Waiting for regular season games to come back in the dead of summer is no fun. I honestly had no idea what to do with myself Wednesday and Thursday. […]

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 […]

Shelby Miller Suffers No Further Damage To UCL

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) suffered no new damage to his UCL, according to a recent MRI. Miller has been out of action since June 11. When he has been in action, it hasn't been good as Miller holds a 0-4 record with a 11.40 ERA and a 19/7 K/BB ratio in 2018. He hasn't […]

German Marquez (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez enters the All-Star break having finally posted a strong start at Coors Field. Prior to July 11’s quality start (and win) against Arizona, Marquez had posted just one QS in his previous eight starts at home. […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Welcome to the first day without anything MLB going on, which makes it the perfect day for reflection on your squad. What better place to start their your starting rotation? Analyze where you stand in terms of innings pitched on the year if applicable, or maybe the balance you need to strike between starters and relievers […]

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 […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Statcast Scoreboard (Week 16)

Welcome back to Rotoballer's series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. It's All-Star Week so rather than approaching the column in typical fashion, we'll use […]

Trading Up: Mid-Tier and Bargain Buys (Pitchers)

This article is the third in our series on trade targets for the second half of the season. Part 1 focused on players generally ranked in the top 50. Part 2 focused on mid-tier and bargain targets for offense. This installment focuses on pitchers ranked outside the top 50. Part four will focus on players […]

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 […]

Jon Jay Provides Sole Offense For Diamondbacks Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Braves. After sitting out Saturday's game, Jay started in right field with Steven Souza Jr. hitting the bench. Neither Jay, Souza, or David Peralta have pulled ahead of the others and will continue to rotate starts after […]

Patrick Corbin Not Sharp In Loss To Braves

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (6-4) took the loss on Sunday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings of work. Corbin was solid through two, but came apart in the third inning, giving up four runs on five hits in the frame. Corbin has now […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/15/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 15th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]