Tim Anderson Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with two runs, a double and solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Anderson was originally scheduled to get a day of rest, but was later inserted into the lineup when Leury Garcia was scratched from the lineup. Anderson would leadoff the game with […]

Point League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With under two months left in the fantasy baseball season and people shifting attention to fantasy football, this is the time for dedicated players to put their foot on the pedal and make their move. You should have a clear idea by mid-August of […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

We are reaching the dog days of summer. After the trade deadline, the standings begin to settle just a bit and teams fall into a groove. It could be a good groove or a bad groove, but through August, ruts can begin to take shape. The same goes for fantasy teams. It has been 19 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Here we are again, staring down the barrel of another fantasy baseball stretch run. Unlike last year, it only feels like the season just started. Then again, if you've been less than successful at navigating the minefields of injuries, COVID cases, and the league's half-cocked crackdown on foreign substances, it may seem to you that this season […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 20

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 20 of the MLB season (8/16 through 8/22). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Luis Robert Will Be Activated And Start On Monday Night

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) will be activated from the 60-day injured list and be in the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Robert has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain after starting off the season hot at the […]

Tim Anderson Will Rest On Sunday Night

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will sit out on Sunday night versus the Chicago Cubs. Anderson has been in a slump with 11 hits over his last 52 at-bats, but is still having a good season overall with a .292 batting average to go along with 10 home runs, 21 RBI and 16 stolen […]

Yoan Moncada Battling Slump

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada enters Sunday night's contest against the Cubs trying to break out of a slump. Moncada, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday against the crosstown rivals, is slashing .138/.194/.224 over his last 15 games. The 26-year-old has been mildly disappointing this season, hitting .256 with nine home […]

Point League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Sunday 8/8

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/8/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 19 of the MLB season. It's been one to forget for my handicapping thus far, but I've still learned a ton about my process and my optimal process for analyzing teams, finding value in lines, and reflecting on results from a day ago. I hope to continue providing sound analysis […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/8/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/8/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 20

The second half of the baseball season is in full swing and the race to make the playoffs, whether your favorite MLB team or your fantasy team, is in full swing. Knowing injury timelines is now at a vital part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many injury questions that have to be […]

Cesar Hernandez Crushes 20th Home Run

Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with two runs and a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Hernandez started what was back-to-back home runs along with Jose Abreu in the top of the eighth inning to add some insurance runs for the White Sox. Hernandez has been swinging […]

Jose Abreu Hits 21st Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Abreu is starting to heat up and now has eight hits over his last 25 at-bats with three home runs and seven RBI. Abreu has been having a down season by his standards, but […]

Carlos Rodon Continues To Rack Up Strikeouts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon picked up his ninth victory of the season on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs. Rodon worked five innings and allowed two hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out 11 on the year. The first time All-Star is enjoying a career year for the Pale Hose and more […]

Fantasy Trade Deadline Advice - The Bigger Picture

The MLB trade deadline came and went like a category five hurricane (or typhoon, for those on the other side of the Pacific). We are still picking up the pieces, trying to make sense of what is left in the aftermath. This year, the rich got richer in L.A. and New York while non-contenders like […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 19 Waiver Wire

Well, that was a wild trade deadline, wasn't it? Some teams that needed to do a lot didn't do much. Some teams that didn't need to do much did the most. And then some teams did exactly what everyone expected. It seemed like a particularly hectic trade deadline day even though several teams started making […]

Hitter & Pitcher Splits Worth Exploring

We talk a lot in fantasy baseball about splits data, and for good reason. Some hitters are completely different players when facing a left-handed pitcher as compared to when they're facing a right-hander. Some of the differences you see in the data are huge. This is also true with pitchers, as some guys can be […]

Andrew Vaughn Will Rest On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn will get the day off on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs. Vaughn has been hitting the ball very well of late and is hitting .308 with five home runs and 14 RBI over his last 30 games. Replacing Vaughn on Saturday will be outfielder Brian Goodwin. Goodwin has been […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 7th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/21): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a fairly reasonable DraftKings Saturday in MLB. The Jays and Red Sox have another double dipper, so there are 16 games today. There are five early games that my colleagues here at Rotoballer will get you ready for. I'm gearing us up for an 11-game prime time slate on DraftKings. This is a big […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/7/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 19 of the MLB season. It's been one to forget for my handicapping thus far, but I've still learned a ton about my process and my optimal process for analyzing teams, finding value in lines, and reflecting on results from a day ago. I hope to continue providing sound analysis […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (8/7): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 5-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings and the 4-game Early Only afternoon slate for FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/7/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/7/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Saturday 8/7

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Eloy Jimenez Pinch Ran For In Sixth

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez was pulled in the sixth inning for pinch-runner Brian Goodwin during Friday's 8-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Manager Tony La Russa said that there's nothing wrong with Jimenez, but he didn't want him sprinting on the basepaths. Before his exit, he was 1-for-3 with a double. Jimenez is […]

Jake Lamb Activated On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Jake Lamb (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 30-year-old veteran has been out since the beginning of June because of a strained right quad and has most recently been working his way back at Triple-A Charlotte over the last few weeks. Throughout 31 games this […]

Brian Goodwin Continues Power Surge

Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to swing a hot bat this week and played the hero in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Goodwin didn't start the game, but came in as a pinch-runner for outfielder Eloy Jimenez in the top of the sixth inning. Goodwin would then open the top of the […]