Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Freddie Freeman Slugs 25th Homer On Sunday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 2-for-5 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 6-5 win over the Nationals on Sunday. It was his 25th homer of the year, as he's now slashing .290/.389/.494 with seven steals, 65 RBI and 85 runs scored over 117 games this season. He's […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 15th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's always strange to type "Week 20" in baseball articles, but the middle of August is here and we must gear up for the playoff push. Football continues to siphon attention so disciplined baseball teams can make their shake-and-bake move. Let's check in on […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We are drawing dangerously close to playoff time in fantasy baseball. The fact that you're still here reading this and not focused on fantasy football tells me that you're still in the hunt - so congratulations! If you need some pitching help on the waiver wire, I will say that the ship has largely sailed. […]

Lewis Brinson (OF, MIA) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Brinson has been optioned and recalled eight separate times this season but he's been raking since his last call up. Over the last 20 games, he's slashing a hefty .349/.406/.698 with seven doubles, five home runs, 18 RBI, and 12 runs […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

Huascar Ynoa (SP, ATL) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: When we last saw Huascar Ynoa, he was losing a fight with the clubhouse wall after just his second bad start of the year. His broken hand now healed, the rookie will return to action on Tuesday against the light-hitting Marlins. Prior to his […]

MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 8/15 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

This is the last free MLB betting article of the season. We have a full day of games, so let's make this the best day we can! As always, I focus on trying to find where I think some of the best opportunities are in the betting market and make my best guesses there. On […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 21

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 21 of the MLB season (8/16 through 8/22). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Adam Duvall Blasts Homer Off Nationals

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall joined in on the home run parade against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in the ninth inning to help cap off the 12-2 blowout victory. This blast was Duvall's 26th of the season as he has proven to be a nice power […]

Ozzie Albies Does A Little Of Everything

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies had no problems hitting the Washington Nationals during Saturday's contest. He went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a triple during the 12-2 blowout win. The 24-year-old collected 3 RBI as well, but was outshined by Dansby Swanson's 6-RBI game here. Albies is hitting .260/.321/.500 with 22 home […]

Dansby Swanson Knocks In Six Runs On Saturday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson had an incredible day at the plate during Saturday's contest against the Washington Nationals. He went 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs and 6 RBI in the 12-2 victory. Yes, you read that correctly, Swanson knocked in half the Braves runs in this contest by himself. Swanson now has […]

Max Fried Makes Easy Work Of Nationals

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried had little issues with the Washington Nationals lineup on Saturday. He went six innings, allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck out seven in the 12-2 victory. The 27-year-old had a rough start to the season, but has looked sharp over the last few months. In fact, Fried […]

Joc Pederson Not In Saturday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will be on the bench to start Saturday's game. Pederson has generally been starting in center field for Atlanta against right-handed pitchers but will head to the bench as the team matches up with Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Pederson is batting .241 with a .317 on-base percentage, 14 home […]

Huascar Ynoa Likely To Start On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) is expected to take the mound on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. It's worth noting that the organization has not officially said anything about it. However, lefty Kyle Muller was optioned to the minors recently and that leaves an open spot in the rotation. Ynoa was average during […]

Travis d'Arnaud Blasts Homer On Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud has been limited to less than 30 games this season due to injury. However, he notched his third home run of the season during his second game back off the injured list on Friday. He went 2-for-4 with that solo homer in the fifth inning to help the Braves get […]

Charlie Morton Snags 11th Win On The Season

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton continued his impressive 2021 campaign versus the Washington Nationals on Friday. He went six innings, six hits allowed, two earned runs, two walks, and seven strikeouts in the 4-2 win. This victory moves Morton's W/L record to 11-4, which ties him for fifth in the MLB in wins. Morton […]

MLB Betting Picks for Saturday 8/14 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

After going 6-for-7 last weekend, we started this one going 4-for-5 with a return of 3.59 units on 5.5 units of (165% return). Since last Friday, we've had a 174% return on investment (ROI). The Braves covered the runline in a low-scoring, rain-delayed game which hit us both picks. The Tigers and Indians hit the […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/14 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/14/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/14/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 21

In the second half of the baseball season, the playoffs races and the weather are all heating up now during these dog days of summer. Knowing injury timelines is now a crucial part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many players that have injury questions yet to be answered. I will continue to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, Rotoballers! We’ve got a substantial 14-game slate on tap to start the weekend, but first, I want to give a massive shout-out to MLB for last night’s Field of Dreams game. It was a great spectacle between the Yankees and White Sox, and I hope they do it again. Plus, the game was […]

Dansby Swanson Records Two Hits In Loss

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has quietly put together a fairly strong season at the plate. He continued that going 2-for-3 with an RBI during Thursday's 12-3 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Swanson has pushed his batting average to .257 with a career high 20 home runs and 61 RBI this season. This much […]

Ozzie Albies Hits Solo Blast In Blowout Loss

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies made the lopsided defeat a little better with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He went 1-for-5 at the plate, but hit a solo home run off righty Jeff Hoffman in the seventh inning. It was Albies 20th of the season, but didn't have […]

Kyle Muller Optioned After Rough Outing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Muller has been optioned to Triple-A following a rough outing against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He went 2 1/3 innings, five hits allowed, six earned runs, three walks, and one strikeout in the 12-3 loss. This game was really the only really bad outing he has posted since joining […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/13/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

MLB Betting Picks for Friday 8/13 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

After a big Friday last week going 3-for-3 in the match picks, we followed that up on Saturday going 2-for-2 with a voided game also. It was a "double your money" day with both winners coming in at +100 as the Reds easily covered the runline, beating the Pirates 11-3 while the Dodgers and Angels […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/13/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 8/13/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on if […]