Dustin Pedroia Close To Returning To Boston

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will play two more games at Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to return to Boston on Friday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Pedroia is slated to be in the Pawtucket lineup on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thus far, he has one hit in eight at-bats with a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 22

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 […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 8: Buy or Sell?

Due to a combination of harder throwers and hitters focusing on hitting for power, strikeouts are at an all-time high in baseball. For pitchers, this is an ideal trend. The ability to generate swings and misses is the most important skill to possess, as it's the only true way to control what happens after the […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

Corner Store is open! It is week eight and some primary starters are returning to your lineups. However, some regulars are still underperforming. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Do not grow roots with the first replacement player you get […]

Week 8 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 8! 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 8, which […]

Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller's Staff League

Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. It warrants constant monitoring and tinkering to fully optimize your lineup, and the innings restrictions per roster slot certainly force you to make some […]

J.D. Martinez Hits Two Homers To Get Victory And Tie MLB HR Lead

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez hit two homers to not only push the Red Sox over the Orioles Sunday but also tie the MLB lead for homers. Martinez now has a .343 batting average thanks to his 2-for-4 performance Sunday with his 14th and 15th homers of the year. He also added two runs […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Has Stellar Performance, Even In Shortened Outing

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had a great outing in a shortened appearance of a 5-0 win over the Orioles Sunday. He only lasted 5 2/3 innings but allowed nine hits and struck out seven batters. Rodriguez earned his fourth win of year increasing his K/9 (10.88) and BB/9 (3.00), while working towards […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Looks To Secure Series Victory Over Orioles

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start against the Orioles Sunday. Rodriguez continues to be a strikeout machine but gives up walks and is tied for the team lead with homers allowed (7), with Chris Sale. In 11 starts against the Orioles, Rodriguez is 4-5 with a 4.35 ERA. Despite a couple […]

Hanley Ramirez Sitting Sunday Versus Orioles

Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez will get a routine day off Sunday which allows Mitch Moreland to face a right-hander. Ramirez continues to surprise and has six homers, with 29 RBI, and four stolen bases with a decent .271 average. He benefits from being in a loaded lineup so the RBI opportunities will […]

Xander Bogaerts Out Of Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Orioles. He will receive a two-day rest with the Red Sox not playing again until Tuesday. Bogaerts has been solid this season, hitting .301 with six home runs and 24 runs batted in. He should be out of lineups […]

Trading Up - Andrelton Simmons

In this column, I'll dive into the profile of a player who could be considered a valuable trade asset and give recommendations of how to approach a potential deal in fantasy baseball leagues. After a strong first quarter of the season, Andrelton Simmons’ stock has skyrocketed as owners try to judge his value after articles […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Average Home Run Distance

Home run distance is often bandied about as a stat meant inspire awe for today's most prolific sluggers. Upper deck moonshots and splashes in McCovey's Cove are quite possibly the most entertaining moments to watch for casual fans, but fantasy baseball owners reap no benefit for additional distance reached. Simply put, a homer is a […]

The Cut List (Week 8): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 8 of the Cut List. I’m continuing the standard league viable cut trend that I’ve been rolling with for a few weeks. I think my pitching cut suggestions have fared rather well over the past few weeks (Danny Duffy, Jeff Samardzija, Sonny Gray, Jacob Faria), but the hitters I’ve highlighted lately are […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 21

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 […]

Craig Kimbrel Secures 13th Save

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel locked down the ninth inning to pick up his 13th save in a 6-3 win over the Orioles. He pitched a clean inning with no hits and no walks, but he also failed to get a strikeout as well, which is surprising considering his 39.7 K%. Kimbrel combined with […]

Andrew Benintendi Upswing Continues; Buy Low Window Closing

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi provided his signature assets Saturday against the Orioles, power and speed. He hit a solo shot, his fourth, in the fifth inning off Dylan Bundy. He also stole a base and finished the evening 2-for-3 with a run and three RBI. Benintendi has been heating up recently. He has […]

Rick Porcello Ks Nine To Earn Sixth Win

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello overcame a mediocre history against the Orioles and pitching at Fenway to earn his sixth win of the year in a 6-3 victory Saturday. Porcello scattered six hits over six innings while allowing three runs and three walks but striking out nine batters. Most of the damage done […]

Rick Porcello Has Tough Conditions To Get Sixth Win

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello has an uphill battle to obtain his sixth win of the season Saturday. First, he takes the mound against the Orioles, a team that has a career .290 batting average against him. In 18 starts, Porcello is 4-11 with a 4.88 ERA and 1.31 WHIP against Baltimore. Second, […]

Mookie Betts Adds Three More Extra Base Hits

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts cruised around the base paths Friday in a 7-4 loss to the Orioles. He hit his team-leading and MLB-tying 14th homer of the year. Betts also added two doubles to tie for the MLB lead with 18. He finished the night 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI. Betts […]

Drew Pomeranz Roughed Up In Four Innings; Turning Into SP4-5

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz did not last long in a 7-4 loss to the Orioles Friday. He allowed five runs, four earned, on seven hits in four innings while walking three and striking out only two batters. Pomeranz drops to 1-2 and his ERA rises to a bloated 5.97. He will hope […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

As always, we've got an action packed Saturday on DraftKings, with all 30 teams in play. We've got a monster all day slate starting at 1pm eastern with all 15 games included, as well as the featured slate starting at 7pm with with 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 20

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 […]

Mitch Moreland (1B, BOS) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland has been absolutely mashing the ball when given the opportunity in 2018. He is a classic platoon hitter who has the honor of hitting in the heart of the most potent offense in the MLB. On […]

J.D. Martinez Is Back In The Lineup After Illness Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is back in the lineup after exiting Thursday's game with a stomach illness, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. It is good news for the Red Sox, but bad news for Alex Cobb of the Orioles. Martinez is 6-for-10 with a homer in his career against Cobb. Make sure […]

Drew Pomeranz Takes On Orioles Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz will have a good chance of picking up his second win of the season against the Orioles Friday night. In five career starts against Baltimore, Pomeranz is 2-3 with a 3.34 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. Another positive is that he has limited the Orioles batters to a .218 […]

Mookie Betts Lights Up Basepaths

Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts took the day to remind everyone that he is more than just a power bat hitting at the top of the lineup. On Thursday, he went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs in a 6-2 win over the Orioles. He also stole three bases and has stolen […]

Xander Bogaerts Brings Power Back To The Position

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit his fifth homer of the year in a 6-2 win over the Orioles on Thursday. Bogaerts matched J.D. Martinez with a homer for the second consecutive night and continues to bounce back from a down 2017 season and an early-season ankle injury. He finished the night 2-for-4 with […]

David Price Limits Orioles To five Hits In Complete Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price completely dominated the Orioles on Thursday in a 6-2 victory. Price bounced back from a mediocre performance in his last start and puts all the carpal tunnel talk to rest. In nine innings, he was very efficient and didn’t allow a walk and struck out eight batters, all […]