Kurt Suzuki Catching In Game 2
Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki will serve as the starting catcher over Tyler Flowers and hit fifth in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Friday against Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw. In just seven career at-bats against Kershaw, Suzuki has one hit and two strikeouts. On the year, Suzuki hit .273/.326/.489 with five […]
Mike Foltynewicz Struggles In Postseason Debut
Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz allowed four runs on three hits in two innings of work during Thursday's Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He issued three walks while striking out five. It was a disappointing performance for the 26-year-old, as he was victimized by home runs from Joc Pederson and Max Muncy. […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We've got what is probably going to be the juiciest slate of the playoffs today with four games on the Main slate - which begins at 2:05 Eastern. The NLDS series are rolling along with the home team (Milwaukee, Los Angeles) each taking game one, and both ALDS series set to start today in Houston […]
Kevin Gausman, Sean Newcomb Could Start Games 3 And 4
Atlanta Braves starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Sean Newcomb are the front-runners to pitch in Games 3 and 4, respectively, against the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. However, manager Brian Snitker wouldn't rule out using either pitcher or Julio Teheran in relief before then. Gausman was much better for the Braves than with […]
Dansby Swanson, Dan Winkler Not On NLDS Roster
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) and relief pitcher Dan Winkler were left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The Braves will go with a 12-man pitching staff that will include Sean Newcomb, Julio Teheran, Touki Toussaint, Max Fried and Chad Sobotka. Shane Carle and Sam Freeman were also […]
Arizona Fall League Preview - Prospects to Watch
As October baseball begins, fantasy fanatics shift their attention to the next season, which means diving into prospects and performances. Luckily for fantasy players, the Arizona Fall League (AFL) offers the perfect chance to check-out top prospects, and how they look against other high profile players. While many of these names are a year or […]
Anibal Sanchez To Start Game 2 Of NLDS
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The veteran Sanchez was a nice surprise and a big part of the team's rotation all year, going 7-6 with a nice 2.83 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 136 […]
Dansby Swanson Hopes To Be Ready For Possible NLCS
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) said his left hand is improving "slowly, but surely" and hopes to be ready if the team advances to the National League Championship Series. The Braves will feel Swanson's loss both on offense and defense against the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. In his absence, infielder Charlie […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/18-10/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We're back on a two game slate with one game tonight and one game tomorrow. The game tonight is a "win and in" Wildcard game, while the game tomorrow is the first game of the Atlanta/Los Angeles series. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on […]
Mike Foltynewicz To Start Game 1 Of NLDS
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker announced Tuesday that starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Thursday. Folty has been the team's best and most consistent starter all year, going 13-10 with a 2.85 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and career-high 9.9 K/9 over 31 starts. He […]
Hot Prospects to Watch - Season Recap
It's the final week of the regular season. It feels like it's gone by in a blur, doesn't it? At this point in the season, you're either already done or any prospects that will make an impact this week are already owned. So in this week's list we're going to do a quick-hit, season-in-review to […]
Dansby Swanson Unlikely To Be On NLDS Roster
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) did not take any swings on Monday and is highly unlikely to be on the team's roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The absence of Swanson will be a big loss for the Braves on both offense and defense against the Dodgers. Without Swanson around, […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups
Tonight marks the start of what is certain to be an exciting NLDS, with the Braves facing the Dodgers and the Rockies taking on the Brewers. There's only one slate, of course, which covers Game 1 in both series and starts at 5:07 pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]
Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (9/24 - 9/30)
Welcome back, RotoBallers. For those of you still playing - we're here to try and help with your lineup decisions, and of course bring him those championship trophies! I'm filling in for the regular @Roto_Dubs this week, as he has "real life" stuff to attend to. For those who aren't familiar, this is our fifth year now […]
Fantasy Baseball: #2EarlyMock, Rounds 11 - 20
As I mentioned last week, I'm one of more than 100 fantasy analysts participating in this year's #2EarlyMock. It’s been a fun way to run out the clock on a 2018 season that has been forgettable for me in terms of both my personal fantasy performance and the IRL collapse of my preferred team. As […]
Freddie Freeman is Out on Thursday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. This will be a rare off day for the veteran slugger on Thursday. Ryan Flaherty will start at first base and bat eighth against lefty Jason Vargas. Flaherty has done basically nothing at the […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a small six-game slate tonight, where there is a clear top pitching option available. If you want to get up to his price you will need to find the value out there, which is limited by the lack of teams in action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]
Sean Newcomb Strong In No-Decision
Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb tossed five scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the New York Mets. Newcomb allowed one hit and four walks while striking out eight. He has a 12-9 record on the season to go along with a 3.91 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 160/80 K/BB ratio. He has been hard to […]
Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 26)
It's our final Rookie Report of the 2018 season, and in it we'll take a look at a former first round pick who finally made his major league debut. After being the 31st overall pick in the 2014 draft, Justus Sheffield made his debut with a shutout ninth inning in the Yankees' 10-1 win over […]
Dansby Swanson Has Partially Torn Ligament
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his left hand. He will undergo treatment in Atlanta for the rest of the week and then be re-evaluated next week before the start of the playoffs. Swanson injured himself on a swing in the game Tuesday. There's a chance […]
Dansby Swanson Returns To Atlanta
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand, wrist) returned to Atlanta on Wednesday to be examined by head team physician Dr. Gary Lourie. Swanson injured himself on a swing on Tuesday, and the Braves are concerned it could be a significant injury like a similar one that kept him out for around two weeks earlier this […]
Ronald Acuna Drives In Two Runs On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves star rookie Ronald Acuna was 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the New York Mets. Acuna has been ridiculous this season and looks like a fantasy stalwart for the next decade. The 20-year-old is slashing .289/.365/.558 with 26 homers, 60 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 77 runs scored in 412 […]
Ozzie Albies Crushes 24th Homer Of The Season
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 1-for-4 with a two-run blast in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the New York Mets. The 21-year-old has had a productive season and will be a focal point of the Braves' offense for years to come. Albies is slashing .265/.309/.460 with 24 homers, 72 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and […]
Touki Toussaint Struggles With Control On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint allowed two runs on three hits in five innings of work during Tuesday's 7-3 win over the New York Mets. The rookie struck out six batters while walking five in the no-decision. Toussaint has issued a total of 17 walks over his past four outings, which is something he will […]
Thomas Pannone (TOR, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Thomas Pannone is now 4-1 with four quality starts in five starts for Toronto in ‘18, with a particularly impressive stretch of limiting the Indians, Yankees and Rays to just two runs each in recent weeks. It’d […]
Week 26 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers
Welcome to the last week of September, everyone! The insane marathon that is the fantasy baseball season is truly in its home stretch, and there’s nothing more indicative of the championship week of fantasy baseball than everyone scrambling to get pitchers. Whether it’s for your head-to-head matchup or streaming in order to max out your […]
Week 27 MLB Closers and Saves Report
Well, this is it. The Fantasy Finals! Some leagues are already done, having crowned their champions last week. Others will bring it down to the bitter end, leading right up to the "real" playoffs. Here's hoping you're either still alive or have already been crowned champion. Thanks for coming along for another ride this season […]
Dansby Swanson To Undergo MRI
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) will undergo an MRI exam on his left hand/wrist after he left the game early on Tuesday. This has the potential to be a serious injury for the shortstop, and it should be noted that he also missed around two weeks with a similar injury earlier this year. While […]
Dansby Swanson Injured Tuesday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) left the game early on Tuesday with left hand soreness. Swanson was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving with his injury. It's likely to be a day-to-day situation, but the Braves could choose to be extra cautious in order to have Swanson fully healthy for the postseason. […]
Dansby Swanson is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Swanson was given an off day on Sunday and the Braves did not play on Monday. He'll bat eighth and play shortstop versus righty Noah Syndergaard. Swanson is hitting .500 off Syndergaard in his career, but […]