Ronald Acuna In Lineup Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is in the lineup and leading off on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. His presence was in doubt after getting hit in the elbow by Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena during Wednesday's game — an event that caused both benches to clear and Urena being tossed. Acuna has been completely […]

Ronald Acuna Labeled Day-to-Day After CT Scan

Fantasy owners of Atlanta Braves star rookie Ronald Acuna can breathe a sigh of relief. Acuna has been labeled day-to-day after getting a CT scan done on his elbow. Acuna was pegged by a Jose Urena fastball on the first pitch of Wednesday's game. He has been the hottest bat in baseball over the past […]

Kevin Gausman Tosses Another Solid Start

Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman delivered a decent performance on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Gausman went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out two batters. That pushed his record to 7-9 on the season. While he struggled on a poor Orioles team earlier in the year, Gausman has been good […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games with only two in the early window and then a seven-game main slate. Options are a bit thin across the board, so it could be a time to take a shot in some tournaments, where it's easy to be different. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 20)

A handful of intriguing rookies made their MLB debuts this past week, with two of the top 100 prospects according to MLB Pipeline joining The Show. Save for Jansen, I do not really foresee any of the recently promoted prospects being impact players, at least for fantasy, down the stretch, so it still remained a […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 20: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 20 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has blown by into August and the MLB trade deadline has passed, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or […]

Week 20 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 20! 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 20, and […]

X-Rays Negative On Ronald Acuna

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna's (elbow) X-rays on his left elbow came back negative after he left the game in the first inning after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He underwent a CT scan as well, and those results will be announced Thursday. While it's good news, Acuna isn't out of the […]

Ronald Acuna Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna left the game early on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch in the second inning. He was seen flexing his hand, indicating that his elbow had tightened. The extent of the injury is unknown, and the Braves will likely update his condition after the game. Acuna is one of […]

Max Fried To Make Rehab Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. Fried just landed on the disabled list on Aug. 7 and is making a very quick recovery from a groin strain. The young left-hander has been great for the Braves this year, going 1-4 with a 3.14 ERA, […]

Johan Camargo Sitting Out on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Charlie Culberson will play third base and bat fifth versus righty Jose Urena. Culberson is not much of an option in fantasy leagues, but could be worth a look against Urena in DFS contests on […]

Arodys Vizcaino Set to Resume Throwing on Wednesday

Injured Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is ready to ramp up his rehab on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will resume throwing, which is the first step in his recovery process. There will be a clearer timetable for his return in the coming days, but the Braves seem content to take a slow approach. With A.J. […]

A.J. Minter Continues to Pitch Well out of Braves Bullpen

While Atlanta Braves closer A.J. Minter was not needed for a save in Tuesday's 10-6 win against the Miami Marlins, the reliever still pitched a clean ninth inning. Minter has filled in admirably in lieu of Arodys Vizcaino's injury. He has only allowed a single run in his last 11 appearances and has grabbed a tidy […]

Anibal Sanchez Struggles on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starter Anibal Sanchez was ineffective against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The right-hander went five innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on seven hits while striking out six and walking two. Thankfully, the Braves offense managed to bail him out and left him with a no-decision. Sanchez has been sneaky good in Atlanta […]

Freddie Freeman Smacks 20th Homer of the Season

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hit his 20th big fly of the season on Tuesday night. Freeman was 2-for-4 with a solo shot and a walk. Freeman is right near the top of the NL-MVP list as he has had a fantastic season. The 28-year-old sports a .320 average along with 75 RBI, seven […]

Ronald Acuna Continues Insane Hot Streak on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna hit two more home runs on Tuesday in a 10-6 victory over the Miami Marlins. Acuna was 3-for-5 on the night with four RBI. He has now homered in five straight games, and in seven of his last eight. He has eight home runs in his past eight games along […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome back, friends, to another edition of split-slate Wednesday. I don't have the best news about the split, unfortunately. There are four early afternoon games that make up the Early Slate, and 10 under the lights for the Main. Was hoping for a 6-8 split, but we'll have to wait for another time to see […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Boy, do we have an interesting 10 game slate under the lights this evening. Pitching looks like it could be tough sledding, as there aren't many reliable arms, but stacking offenses should be a fun exercise with a lot of potentially lucrative directions to go in. There is a four game Early Only slate, but […]

Second-Half Successes - Hot Performances to Buy

As we enter the final seven weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical […]

Touki Toussaint (ATL - SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint had a great major-league debut against the Miami Marlins earlier this week. The rookie coasted through six innings and could have gone longer had his spot in the order not come up with runners in scoring […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Who's ready to take advantage of leagues whose owners are slipping on baseball in lieu of prepping for the fantasy football season? I know I am! Don't be that owner who puts in a considerable amount of work between March and July, only to let your season slip away due to the buzz of football. […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 20)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Ronald Acuna cannot be stopped when leading off a ball game. He […]

Ronald Acuna Homers Twice On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 3-for-5 with two home runs in the 10-6 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday. The dynamic young outfielder has been on an epic tear as of late and has eight homers over the last seven days. The 20-year-old stud is up to 19 homers on the season and a […]

Brandon McCarthy To Retire After Season

Atlanta Braves veteran starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) said he has decided to retire after the 2018 season. He will spend the next few weeks making mechanical adjustments so that he can potentially boost the bullpen for the stretch run. The right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA on the season in 15 starts. He […]

Brandon McCarthy Throws Off Mound Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) threw off a mound on Tuesday and is trying to make adjustments that would allow him to pitch in a relief role in September. That pretty much closes the book on his fantasy value in 2018. The veteran right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and […]

Ozzie Albies Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is getting the day off on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Albies has been great this season as evidenced by his .280 average, 21 home runs, 62 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. Charlie Culberson is starting in his place and batting second. Culberson could offer fantastic value in daily […]

Mike Foltynewicz Tosses Another Gem on Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz continued his great season on Monday night in the second half of the Braves doubleheader. He went eight innings, giving up a single run on five hits while striking out seven batters and walking three. He now has a stellar 2.84 ERA on the season as well as a solid […]

Ronald Acuna on Scorching Hot Streak

Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuna is on some kind of roll right now. In the first game of the Braves doubleheader on Monday afternoon, Acuna was 2-for-3 with a homer, three RBI, two walks, three runs scored, and a stolen base. If that was not enough, in the second half of the doubleheader Acuna was […]

Touki Toussaint Stellar in Big League Debut

Atlanta Braves prospect Touki Toussaint dominated the Miami Marlins in his first MLB start on Monday afternoon. Toussaint went six innings, giving up only one run on two hits while striking out four batters and walking two. The 22-year-old is just the latest Braves youngster to immediately jump onto the scene with success. He is […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20

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 […]