Michael Kopech Walks Four Batters In Relief

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech went 1 2/3 innings in relief and allowed one hit, no runs, four walks and struck out four on Wednesday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Kopech has made two starts for the Pale Hose, but most of his work has been out of the bullpen. Regardless of the role, […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Rejoice, for we have reached May! Cry, for we've also lost Dustin May. The injuries are rolling over all of us, but we must breathe and try to be grateful that we get to play our little game within a game. Frustration is natural and you have to let yourself vent it out, but then […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 5

Welcome to the 2021 edition of "Are You For Real?" This is a weekly column where we dissect surprisingly good starts from under-rostered and unheralded hurlers to try and determine whether they can maintain their performance or if it was just a flash in the pan. With April behind us, the numbers are beginning to […]

MLB Betting Picks for Wednesday 5/5 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

No, it isn't a Saturday and you've lost three days of your life. I'm filling in for Steve today and hopefully have a bit more luck than I did Saturday. Two big first innings destroyed us with Andrew McCutchen being nutmegged by a line drive and costing us two runs. The under missed by two […]

Adam Eaton To Sit Out On Wednesday With Leg Soreness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton (leg) will be getting the day off on Wednesday as he is dealing with leg soreness. Manager Tony La Russa stated that the hope is that the day off will allow Eaton to return to the lineup on Friday as they have an off day on Thursday. It sounds […]

Yoan Moncada Picks Up Two More Hits On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI in Tuesday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Moncada got off to a slow start this season, but has really turned things on lately. Moncada is now hitting .274 with three home runs and 16 RBI. Moncada doesn't have a […]

Jose Abreu Hits Sixth Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a run scored, three RBI and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Abreu has been off to a slow start this season and was 3-for-21 entering tonight's contest. Abreu is traditionally a slow starter and makes for a prime buy […]

Dylan Cease Shuts Down Cincinnati

Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease had another breakout performance against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. The White Sox hurler allowed only one hit across six brilliant innings, striking out 11 and walking three. Cease has now allowed only seven base runners over his past 13 innings, giving up zero runs and striking out 20. […]

Starting Pitchers to Buy or Sell

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller analyst, Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) dive into notable starting pitchers around the league. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM and Sundays from 9-11 PM. You can also find new weekly shows on YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify, iTunes and on the […]

Brian Goodwin Agrees With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder Brian Goodwin on Tuesday. The veteran Goodwin was non-tendered by the Cincinnati Reds after last season and latched on with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hit just .229/.317/.689 with a homer, six RBI and two stolen bases in 41 plate appearances this spring with […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - SIERA Analysis for Week 6

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two under-performers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. Now roughly a month into the season, we are starting to gather a decent sample of data for […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/4/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/4/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

Adam Engel Three Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) remains about three weeks away from a minor league rehab assignment. Engel has had two setbacks recently and is recovering from a right hamstring strain that he suffered at the end of spring training. Engel is not only the White Sox best defensive outfielder, but they will need […]

Luis Robert Diagnosed With Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn announced on Monday that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 hip flexor strain. Hahn wasn't sure if the injury would require surgery yet, but Robert will not participate in baseball activities for 12-to-16 weeks with a permanent timeline unknown at the moment. It's […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the May 3rd 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 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/3/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of Bell's Best Bets. The start of May is a welcomed transition for this series of articles! Following a near 10-unit bounce back at the end of Week 4, I was looking forward to keeping the train moving with a great week 5. Unfortunately the best way I […]

Luis Robert Will Be Sent To Injured List

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after Sunday's game that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is "definitely going to go on the IL." He will also be checked out more on Monday. Robert suffered a right hip flexor strain after beating out an infield single in the bottom of the first in Sunday's loss […]

Lucas Giolito Suffers Third Straight Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his third straight loss on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Giolito was coming off of two straight rocky starts, but it was his offense that let him down in this one. The right-hander went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one run, three walks and struck […]

Luis Robert Diagnosed With Right Hip Flexor Strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been diagnosed with a right hip flexor strain, according to The Athletic. Robert exited Sunday's game in the first inning after beating out an infield single and then collapsing to the ground in pain. He had to be helped off the field, and was unable to put […]

Luis Robert Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has exited Sunday's contest in the bottom of the first inning. Robert hurt his leg when he beat out an infield hit and he came up lame. More should be known about the young star as the afternoon goes on. Outfielder Adam Eaton pinch-ran for Robert. If Robert were […]

Yermin Mercedes Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians for with manager Tony La Russa saying that infielder Jake Lamb has earned at-bats and deserves them. Mercedes was scheduled to bat fifth on Sunday, but the White Sox released an updated lineup that has Lamb as the […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be out of Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. The veteran has been off to a dreadful start this season and has just seven hits in 55 at-bats, but he has produced two home runs and nine RBI. Grandal has former first-round pick Zack Collins as his backup […]

Adam Eaton Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Eaton got off to a hot start this season, but has just seven hits over his last 41 at-bats. The veteran on the season is hitting .222 with three home runs, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored. Eaton will help managers […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 6 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

We are a little over a month into the season, and it is time to start making some serious yet uncomfortable roster changes. Some players just are not panning out. This week, there are a decent number of players available in the outfield, especially in 12-team leagues. In this week's article, we will discuss some […]

The Cut List: Week 6 - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer peek. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, worth monitoring for replacing and someone on the hot seat who is worth holding on […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 6

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 6 of the MLB season (5/2 through 5/9). 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 plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 Hitting Adds and Streamers

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 6 waiver wire and looks at some hitters to add to your roster. These MLB hitters should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the May 2nd 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 […]