Julio Teheran Left Game With Thumb Injury Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran was taken out of Monday's game with a thumb injury. The right-hander injured his thumb in his only at-bat. He continued to pitch but did not perform well. The X-ray on his thumb was negative, and he should just be considered day-to-day for now, but it has not been […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle (Week 10)

Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]

Luiz Gohara Rocked In Relief Outing Against Pads

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luiz Gohara probably wishes he had stayed away for a day or two more. He did not look sharp when he came in for Julio Teheran on Monday night. Gohara went only two-thirds of an inning and gave up six runs. It was that bad. Gohara gave up six runs, and […]

Julio Teheran Gives Up Four Runs In Four-Plus Innings Against Pads

One might think that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran would have been a good start on Monday night against the Padres, who are in last place in their division. That wasn't the case, as Teheran was rocked for three homers in his four-plus innings, though he was fortunate that they were all of the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After an extremely small Monday slate, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are options at all pricing levels on this slate. That goes for pitching and hitting alike. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/5/18. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

Mike Soroka Likely To Make Two More Rehab Starts

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (shoulder) is likely to make two more rehab starts before returning to the team. Soroka was placed on the 10-day disabled list in mid-May with a strained shoulder. The right-hander pitched 3 2/3 perfect innings for Low-A Rome. The 20-year-old is one of the best pitching prospects in baseball […]

Ronald AcunaHas Not Resumed Baseball Activities Yet

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (knee) has not resumed baseball activities. Braves beat writer Dave O'Brien reported that Acuna has progressed but is still sore. Acuna will require a rehab assignment after he resumes baseball activities, which could come later this week. After watching the injury, Acuna seemed to catch a break by only being out […]

Carter Stewart Selected Eighth Overall by Braves

The Atlanta Braves have selected right-handed pitcher Carter Stewart with the eighth overall pick in the MLB amateur draft. Stewart, who is coming straight out of high school, stands 6-foot-6 and has a curveball that is bound to dazzle. Stewart's curveball has registered a spin rate over 3,000 rpm, which would've made it the highest […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We only have four games to choose from in the DraftKings main slate (7:10pm EST start time). The NYY/DET matchup will be Game 2 of a doubleheader. They are projected to score the most runs on Monday (5.6 implied run total). While the Yankees are strong favorites (-200), the Angels are a close second (-190). […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an exceptionally small Monday slate, and there are really no "safe" pitching options. That means there is plenty of cash to go around to use on batters. The Yankees figure to be the stack of the day, but Atlanta and Arizona are also intriguing options to consider, even if the ballpark isn't the […]

Trading Up - Paul Goldschmidt

Since 2013, Paul Goldschmidt has helped fantasy baseball owners win leagues in every format. This season I’ve been seeing posts for a month declaring Goldschmidt as “old-s**t.” It’s a steep fall. At the start of the season, Goldschmidt was a no-doubt first-round pick. Owners could take him number 3, and someone might grumble about Nolan […]

Updated Catcher Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We are taking a look at catchers in this article. There is a clear divide at this position, which guys who can contribute a lot in the first […]

Week 10 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 10! 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 10, which […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Sunday DFS players. Today's main slate is loaded with amazing matchups for high-priced superstars which makes finding value in cheap options more important than ever (see RotoBallers "Value Plays" article closer to game time). There are also quite a few solid options at starting pitcher in the FanDuel main slate such as Charlie Morton, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 4

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Johan Camargo Clubs Three-Run Homer In Extra-Inning Loss

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo has been pretty hot lately. That trend continued on Saturday, with his three-run homer being the only offense his team could muster. Camargo has three homers in his past five games. If he’s locked in and has shaken off his early season rust from missing time from being in […]

Brandon McCarthy Has Strong Outing In Extra-Inning Braves Loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy was long gone by the time his team lost in the 14th inning on Saturday. He pitched pretty well against a potent Nats lineup, going six innings and giving up two runs while striking out seven. Best of all? He walked none. He’s slated to face his former team, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are six slates on DraftKings today, with all 30 teams playing on Saturday. The featured slate starts at 7pm and spans eight games. I will be covering players in every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/2/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Outfield Prospect Rankings (June) - 2018 Impact Rookies

Welcome back, RotoBallers. I'll be breaking down impact prospects by position. Today I'm bringing you my updated top 10 outfielders - MLB prospect rankings for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Outfield is typically one of the deepest list of impact prospects, but list of the top guys to own in redraft leagues took some hits to […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 10

One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is what I tell myself when I'm bidding $6 for Ryan Braun in an Ottoneu league where I need OF help or adding Zack Godley to a pitching staff that has underperformed. These players aren't without warts and could never turn back to top form this season, […]

Dansby Swanson Hits Three-Run Bomb In Win Over Nats

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson picked a good time to collect his only hit of Friday night's game. He hit a three-run shot in the seventh inning off Stephen Strasburg. The homer was part of a four-run frame that backed starter Mike Foltynewicz. Swanson, who has struggled since coming back from injury, now has four […]

Mike Foltynewicz Hurls Gem To Outduel Stephen Strasburg

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz had a tough matchup on Friday night: Stephen Strasburg. He more than stepped up to the challenge by going the distance and striking out 11 Nationals as the Braves won, 4-0. Folty gave up two hits and walked one. His owners couldn't have asked for a better outing. Thanks […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 2

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Updated Shortstop Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our crack staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We round things out with a look at where MLB's shortstops fall. A position that was once a fantasy wasteland now boasts some of the game's brightest […]

Updated Outfielder Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We have made it to the end of May in fantasy baseball. Now is the time everyone starts to take a hard look at their roster to make improvements and changes. At Rotoballer we are going to help you out by reshuffling the deck and updating the outfield rankings as a tool in reshaping your […]

Fantasy Baseball Assets - May Risers and Fallers

As the second month of the 2018 MLB season finishes, there were some standout performances and some forgettable ones in May. Since we have crossed the quarter-mark for the season, which players can we target in possible trade talks? Do we buy into recent hot streaks or stay patient to see how things play out […]

Ender Inciarte Scores Run As Braves Beat Nats

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte ended May, which was a rough month, on a good note. He went 2-for-4 with a run on Thursday night. It wasn't totally positive, though, as the speedster was caught stealing for the sixth time this year. He's got 18 steals, though, which is a positive for his owners. If […]

Ozzie Albies Drives In Run To Help Braves Beat Nats

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies didn't go deep on Thursday night. Still, he helped his team win, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. He also scored a run himself, so he certainly was beneficial for his owners' stat lines. Right now, he looks like he could definitely crack the 30-homer, 30-steal mark by the end of […]

Sean Newcomb Throws Seven Strong Innings As Braves Beat Nats

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb, who has been a really pleasant surprise for the team this season, rebounded quite nicely from his three-inning disaster against Boston on May 26. His Thursday night outing saw him go seven innings, and while he didn't post any gaudy strikeout numbers - he had all of two - […]

Peter Bourjos Added To Braves Roster

The Atlanta Braves have purchased the contract of outfielder Peter Bourjos from Triple-A Gwinnett. Thursday is the first day Bourjos was eligible to join the team after being outrighted to Gwinnett. Bourjos will serve as a backup outfielder while Ronald Acuna is on the disabled list. The 31-year-old has no fantasy value.