Are You For Real? A Look at Surprising SP Starts

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’ll look at the debut performance of Shohei Ohtani, as well as Kyle Gibson’s domination of the Orioles and Ty […]

The Cut List (Week 1) - Time to Let Go?

I want to make this clear: you should be hesitant to cut any players you drafted at this point. I’m writing this on March 31st. You won’t see a ton of players on this list because it’s so damn early. The players on this list are guys you should strongly consider dropping soon. If you […]

Week 1 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

Welcome back everyone, to my updated starts/sits column for Week 1! 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 1, which will […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Early season baseball slates are quite interesting for a number of reasons, ranging from small sample size to figuring out new park factors. However, another is that through the first few games of the season we see a lot of aces or other elite pitches on the same slate and likewise, as we move towards […]

Champ or Chump - Sean Newcomb and Sean Manaea

Baseball games that count are once again upon us! Now that baseball is back and you're looking over your fantasy squads, you're probably a little light on pitching. If your format has an innings cap, it'll probably be harder to reach than you realize. If it doesn't, volume becomes the best way to accumulate more […]

Digging Deeper - Week 1 Waiver Wire Targets

We are here, fantasy baseball enthusiasts! As things get underway, this is a great time to overreact and propose Matt Davidson for Felipe Rivero and Brad Hand because closers are fickle beasts. Don't forget to cut Trea Turner because Dave Martinez likes his speed in the 6-hole. I kid, I kid. Welcome to Digging Deeper. […]

Robbie Ray's Velocity Down In Friday's Start

Diamondback's starter Robbie Ray's fastball averaged 92.6 MPH in Friday's start against the Rockies, peaking at 95 MPH. Last season, Ray averaged 94.5 MPH, topping out at 98 MPH. The significantly lowered heat on Ray's fastball may have been the culprit for his poor start, where he gave up six earned runs over five innings. […]

Zack Greinke Gives Up One Run In First Start

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke surrendered one earned run on five hits and no walks over 5 2/3 innings on Saturday night. Greinke also struck out nine batters. It was a very successful start for Greinke, who was making his first regular season appearance since suffering a groin injury in Spring Training. It's unfortunate that […]

Yasmany Tomas Placed On Outright Waivers

Diamondback's outfielder Yasmany Tomas was placed on outright waivers Saturday night. Tomas failed to make the D'Backs Opening Day roster despite Steven Souza starting the year on the DL. With three years and $46 million dollars remaining on his contract, it's unlikely that another team picks him up.

Shelby Miller Aiming For June Return

Injured Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller is aiming to return to the rotation in June following Tommy John surgery last season. Miller hasn't pitched a regular season game since last April, when he tore his UCL in a game against the Dodgers. His rehab is reportedly going well, as he threw his sixth bullpen session on […]

The Closer Carousel Turns (Already?) - How to Approach Boxberger, Kela, Strickland

We already knew that the closer position was the most volatile in baseball, but this is getting ridiculous. Three would-be closers have been displaced days before the season even starts, one by injury and two by manager decision. In 5x5 roto leagues, owning one of these volatile assets is a necessary evil. Throwing out FAAB […]

What to Make of Jose Martinez, Matt Davidson, and a Couple Other Quick Starts

Even though it's barely 50 degrees in Brooklyn, it feels like spring is finally nigh now that the 2018 MLB season is underway. As a Yankees fan, I'd been especially looking forward to opening day ever since Giancarlo Stanton was signed. He certainly didn't disappoint when he launched an opposite field home run at 117 […]

A.J. Pollock Drives in Two Runs Friday

Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 2-for-4 with a double, triple two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. Days like these show the kind of upside owners dream of when they draft Pollock. When healthy, Pollock is a five category contributor who can provide first round value. His injury risk […]

Brad Boxberger Picks Up First Save

Newly minted Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger picked up his first save of the season on Friday night. In his inning of work, Boxberger struck out two batters and walked one. It was a great start for the former Ray, who shut the door against one of the leagues most potent offenses. With the Arizona offense […]

Nick Ahmed Drives in Five Runs In Victory

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed was the catalyst in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Known more for his defense than his hitting, Ahmed surprised everyone with a career day at the plate. This type of offense isn't something owners should expect from Ahmed on a regular […]

Robbie Ray Wins Despite Poor Outing

Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray picked up his first victory of 2018 despite a very poor outing. Ray surrendered seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings pitched. Just like Patrick Corbin before him, Ray was hurt by the long ball, as the three home runs accounted for all of the […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (3/31/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (March 31st). We published this column last year, and the feedback was great so here we are doing it again. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/31/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, which is normal for a Saturday, but I will be focusing in on the 7pm main slate, as it's larger. Plenty of good options across the board, and whether you are looking for cash game players, or some that are more GPP focused, you will find them on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/30/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday was Opening Day. Friday is Lefty Day. Ten left-handed pitchers take the mound in the 11-game slate. When building your DFS lineups, it’s important to note which players make specific appearances, or get boosted in the lineup, when a southpaw is on the hill.However, be aware that as soon as the lefty leaves the […]

Paul Goldschmidt Walks Three Times On Opening Day

Diamondbacks star Paul Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Arizona’s 8-2 win over the Rockies. As per usual, Goldschmidt’s excellent on base skills helped owners despite the hitless day. It wasn’t a banner day for Goldy, but getting on base three times in five at-bats is a good day for […]

David Peralta Has Three Hits From Leadoff Spot

Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI double in Arizona’s 8-2 win over the Rockies. The minor hand injury Peralta suffered at the end of spring training did not affect him at all. Peralta is two seasons removed from his breakout, but the contact and line drive skills remain despite […]

Jake Lamb Drives In Four Runs In D’Backs Win

Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in the D’Backs Opening Day win over the Rockies. Rumours of Lamb’s humidor related demise have been greatly exaggerated s Lamb was the driving force behind the D’Backs drubbing of the Rockies. Lamb struck out twice in his five at-bats, giving owners […]

Patrick Corbin Picks Up Opening Day Win

Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin picked up his first win of the season in the D’Backs 8-2 win over the Rockies on Opening Day. The former All-Star was solid, tossing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out eight. Corbin’s old demons came back to haunt him, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Opening Day part two, anyone? I know it happened yesterday, but the Reds and Nationals are gung-ho on the name, seeing as they got rained out yesterday. Every team is in action today and that's a beautiful thing. Hopefully the weather holds up around the country, as March games prove to be a little trickier […]

Post-Hype Middle Infielders Set to Break Out in 2018

Scouting prospects who will be future big-league stars is an inexact science. Middle infielders can be hard to project because defense often outweighs offense at those positions. For every player who went on to become a superstar right away like Corey Seager or Francisco Lindor, there’s another one who never panned out like Dustin Ackley […]

Deeper NL Starting Pitcher Sleepers - Undervalued ADPs

Nothing helps deepen a fantasy rotation like scooping up late-round values. Having a few sleepers in your back pocket allows for a heavier investment in hitting earlier in the draft, and gives you some names to target once the player pool gets thin. For those who love to do last-minute drafts, start their league a […]

Shelby Miller Completes Successful Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) completed his fifth bullpen session of the spring on Tuesday afternoon. Miller threw 35 pitches during the session, which included breaking balls for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Nothing has changed in his timetable, and he should remain out until around the All-Star break. Miller is […]

Brad Boxberger Named Diamondbacks Closer

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has officially been named the closer by manager Torey Lovullo. The announcement ends a three-man competition between Boxberger, Archie Bradley and Yoshihisa Hirano. Boxberger last closed for the Rays in 2015, notching 41 saves in 69 games. With the D'Backs looking like a playoff team again, Boxberger will have plenty […]

David Peralta Dealing With Hand Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta was scratched from Monday's game due to a hand injury. There has not been any further info on the injury, but there doesn't seem to be anything to be concerned about. More info will be released following the game.

Brad Boxberger, Archie Bradley Still Battling for Closer Role

Arizona Diamondbacks relievers Brad Boxberger and Archie Bradley are still in the middle of their battle for the closer role. Boxberger has been much better this spring, posting a 1.80 ERA compared to a 4.32 ERA for Bradley. Manager Torey Lovullo says he is not ready to name the closer, as he still needs to […]