Touki Toussaint To Stay In Rotation For Now

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint will remain in the starting rotation for now, manager Brian Snitker said. Toussaint came on for the ineffective Sean Newcomb on Saturday and allowed just one unearned run, four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over six innings, throwing 53 of his 85 pitches for strikes. Newcomb has […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Sunday Night

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night. Johan Camargo will play the 6 and bat sixth against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Camargo has only four hits in his first 22 at-bats (.182) of the season and is facing one of the best pitchers in baseball this evening. […]

Arodys Vizcaino Lands On Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 11. Relievers Jacob Webb and Dan Winkler were recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. This means that Minter should be the primary closer for Atlanta for however long Vizcaino is on […]

Sean Newcomb Sent To Minors, Touki Toussaint's Stock Rises

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Newcomb had a nightmare outing against the Mets on Saturday, allowing five hits and four earned runs in just 1 1/3 frames. He has a 4.38 ERA with eight walks and five strikeouts in his three outings this year. Newcomb must find […]

Week 3 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

Mid-April means trends are rounding into form and you can start to believe in stats, aren't you excited? Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 3. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In case you missed it, this is our sixth year now […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/14/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a full slate of 15 games today, and FanDuel has a main slate and an all day slate that both start at 1:05 pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/14/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players […]

Brian McCann Will Be Ready Wednesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (hamstring) said he'll be ready to come off the 10-day injured list when he's first eligible on Wednesday, and there is no minor league rehab assignment planned for him. The 35-year-old veteran has four hits in 14 at-bats but is searching for his first homer of 2019. He'll continue to […]

Ender Inciarte Out Again Versus Lefty

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against Mets left-handed starting pitcher Jason Vargas. Inciarte also sat against a lefty earlier this week and is hitting just .159 (7-for-44) with a homer, two RBI and a stolen base on the season. Ozzie Albies benefits from a DFS perspective on […]

Touki Toussaint Recalled By Braves, Kyle Wright Optioned

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday afternoon. Kyle Wright, who surrendered six runs on eight hits on Friday, was sent down in a corresponding move. Toussaint was ranked as the 53rd-best prospect in the MLB, per Baseball America, heading into 2019. He will work out of the bullpen […]

Kyle Wright Lit Up By The Mets

Atlanta Braves starter Kyle Wright surrendered six runs on eight hits through 3 2/3 innings on Friday during a 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. Wright walked four batters while striking out three. The 23-year-old has been wholly ineffective through the early portion of the 2019 season. He owns a 0-2 record to go […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Watch List

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 2)

Can you believe the baseball season is already flying by?! Some teams already have a dozen games in hand at the MLB level, while the minor league season has been underway since last Thursday. With minor league games now underway, it’s time for another update of the ‘Impact Prospects for 2019.’ Since last we visited […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/12/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a massive 12-game slate tonight and there are options across the board at every position. There are stud pitchers, great stacks, and we should be in for a great night of baseball. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/12/19. The lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/12/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s a funny thing about early in the baseball season. Some trends might just carry on all year, and they are easy to accept, but what do you do when a star stumbles out of the gate? It may be one thing when it’s older guys like Albert Pujols and Robinson Cano because age catches […]

Finding the Next Josh Hader - Undervalued Relievers with Legit Upside

As the reliever game in the Majors has changed over the past few years, so must the fantasy community. With the growth of players like Josh Hader, Andrew Miller, and Ryan Pressly, the number of fastball-slider relievers, who can pitch multiple-innings, offer new chances to rack up Ks and holds. While not off to a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/13/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday sees all 30 teams in action and brings us another split slate. This time we have 14 of the 15 games being covered with two even seven game slates. The first slate kicks off at 1:05 pm, running through to the 4:05 pm start between the Rockies and Giants. The second slate then commences […]

Week 2 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

Baseball is in full swing, didn't you miss it? Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 2. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 2, which will be updated as rotations are announced and […]

Mike Foltynewicz To Make Rehab Start on Monday

After making a successful rehab start this past Tuesday, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab start this upcoming Monday. The 27-year-old, who threw 61 pitches for Triple-A Gwinnett, was expected to join the Braves rotation this upcoming weekend but the weather played a role, as his start was interrupted […]

Ender Inciarte Out Against Lefty

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is sitting out on Thursday against Mets left-handed starter Steven Matz. Johan Camargo will draw into the lineup in left field and hit seventh, with Ronald Acuna Jr. moving to center field. Inciarte has just seven hits in his first 39 at-bats (.179) on the season, adding a homer, two […]

Braves Reach Extension With Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a contract extension with second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday, according to sources. The details of the extension have yet to be released. The 22-year-old is off to a great start this year, hitting .364/.429/.500 with a homer, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in 44 at-bats. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another Thursday split slate for us to break down here in this article. The opening slate kicks off at 12:35 with the Athletics @ Orioles, before handing over to the late at 7:10 pm when the Blue Jays and Red Sox face off. Oakland is the biggest favorites on the early slate but there are […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/11/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of Major League Baseball games, with five games on the early slate and five games on the main slate. We'll have selections today for the main slate contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/11/2019. The lineup picks will range […]

Take Advantage of Your Competitors' Early Season Panic Attack

You are a savvy fantasy manager. You’re committed. Patient. You have the gumption to see a task to the end. You don’t have shaky nerves. You don’t run at the first sign of controversy. You lean in and charge forward. Unfortunately, or maybe I should say fortunately, not all fantasy players are created equal. How […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

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 […]

Mike Foltynewicz Makes Rehab Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) threw 61 pitches in 3 2/3 innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out five. He was expected to throw 75 to 80 pitches on Tuesday, so he likely finished up with some bullpen work. Foltynewicz is […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

We're a week and a half into the 2019 baseball season, giving us a larger sample size to assess the state of our fantasy rosters. If you were one of the advocates to punt the catching position to the late rounds of your draft, you might be looking for an upgrade at the position by […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 2

Welcome to our Surprising Starts series, where every week we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). Major league batters are striking out at an astounding 23% clip so far this season, which has resulted in plenty of unheralded hurlers racking up massive strikeout totals. We're looking at […]

Brian McCann Feeling Better

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (hamstring) told manager Brian Snitker that he feels much better and expects to be ready when his 10 days are up on the injured list. Tyler Flowers (hand) is also making progress and could return to the lineup on Tuesday. McCann has four hits in 14 at-bats (.286) to begin […]

Dansby Swanson Moved Up In Braves Lineup

After hitting eighth in each game thus far, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will bat sixth Monday night against the Colorado Rockies. Swanson is off to a scorching start, slashing .346/.471/.731 through his first nine games. The Braves are rewarding Swanson for his production thus far by putting him in a run-producing position. Hitting sixth […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Dahl, Folty & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]