James McCann (C, CWS) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The move from Comerica Park to Guaranteed Rate Field was expected to help catcher James McCann at the plate, although few could have expected the line he's currently boasting: .365/.412/.587 with three home runs and, somehow, two stolen bases in 16 games. […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 6

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 6

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column which falls in-line with most fantasy “who should I pick up?” articles with a skew towards points leagues. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, strikeouts, walks and non-homer extra-base hits are uniquely critical. In points leagues, specific categories matter less, and […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 6

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 5/6 - 5/12. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/4, 5/5)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Saturday, May 4th) and tomorrow (Sunday, May 5th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/4/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Saturday brings a full slate of Major League Baseball games, which means plenty of opportunities to find an edge on the props. It’s worth noting, too, that Saturday’s schedule features a lot of pitchers from the back end of their respective rotations. Patrick Corbin and Jake Arrieta make up one premier pitching match-up in the […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 5)

Well, this list has changed quite a bit since the start of the year, and the pace of promotions to the Majors has picked up in recent weeks. The consistent No. 1 player in the rankings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has now ascended to The Show. And over the past week, three other players have joined […]

Vlad Who? Meet Yordan Alvarez, A.L. Rookie of the Year Candidate

Yordan Alvarez is not Vladimir Gurrero Jr. and that's a good thing. While April 26, 2019 was National Vladito Day, we should also keep in mind that there are other young players in the MLB universe too. Fantasy baseball owners, in particular, should be careful not to get carried away, as only one person in […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/2, 5/3)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Friday, May 2nd) and tomorrow (Saturday, May 3rd). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's Friday, so we've got nearly every team in action, with lots of different lineups for us to build. The all day slate starts at 2:20pm eastern, while the main slate starts at 7:10pm and covers 13 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) could start a rehab assignment in the next week, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Jimenez landed on the injured list last week due to a sprained right ankle. If everything goes as planned, Jimenez should be back with the White Sox by the middle of May. He's […]

Lucas Giolito Activated on Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list. Carlos Rodon (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list after dealing with elbow inflammation. Giolito will draw the start against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Giolito's 5.30 ERA does not scream streaming option for DFS contests, […]

Dylan Covey Joins White Sox Rotation

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey has joined the Sox starting rotation after Carlos Rodon (elbow) went down. Rodon is possibly facing having Tommy John surgery, so his season could very well be over. Covey has been awful during his time as an MLB starter, but maybe he's fixed some things this time around. […]

Carlos Rodon May Need Tommy John Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left elbow inflammation, could be headed towards Tommy John surgery. Rodon is reportedly dealing with an edema in his flexor mass tendon. The Sox have said that everything is on the table, so Rodon could have […]

Deeper AL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 5

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 […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Yelich, Tatis and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/2/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have eight games on tap today, with the action starting at 12:10 PM. We will dive into games from the all-day slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/2/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and […]

Lucas Giolito Returning Thursday

Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito appears to be on track to return Thursday when the club will face off with the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old has been sidelined with a strained left hamstring for the past two weeks. He successfully threw a bullpen session earlier this week, signaling a rehab stint wouldn't be […]

Eloy Jimenez Participates In Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez took part in batting practice Wednesday afternoon before his club took on the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old is still wearing a brace on his right ankle after suffering a high sprain. He was reportedly moving around without any visible issues, which is a good sign. Jimenez is hitting .241 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with seven day games with first pitch between 1:05 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:40 p.m., and eight games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]

Eloy Jimenez Not Wearing Walking Boot

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) was not wearing a protective boot on his right foot while he played catch on Monday. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was put on the 10-day injured list with a high right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 22-year-old outfielder has […]

Luis Robert Promoted To Double-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been promoted to Double-A Birmingham. Robert, the team's No. 4 prospect and No. 37 overall per MLB Pipeline, absolutely demolished Single-A pitching by hitting a ridiculous .453/.512/.920 with eight home runs, 24 RBI and eight stolen bases in only 19 games for High-A Winston-Salem. The Cuban native is […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 5

With the calendar flipping over to May later this week, we as fantasy managers, have to legitimately assess the state of our team's play so far. We now have over a month's worth of sample size to evaluate whether we can chalk a hitter's slow start to either wrongful misfortune or simply genuine failure. If […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 5

Welcome to our Surprising Starts series, where every week we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). We had lots of big strikeout numbers this week, as two AL hurlers racked up punchout totals in the teens. We're breaking down Mike Minor's 13 strikeout performance on Saturday and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/30/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For the second straight Tuesday, every MLB team is in action. Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers eight contests. We've also got express and after hours slates to choose from. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/30/2019. The lineup […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/30, 5/1)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Tuesday, April 30th) and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1st). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

Lucas Giolito Throws Bullpen Session on Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) was able to throw a bullpen session on Monday. Giolito has been sidelined almost two weeks after he tweaked his hamstring. However, Giolito could avoid going on a rehab assignment if he comes away from this bullpen session without any issues.

Sauceda's Slants - Is Carlos Rodon McCullers-ing?

Maybe this isn’t the best time to write this. He just gave up eight earned runs (ER) in a wild game at home against the Detroit Tigers, a team that currently ranks 27th in runs per game and 25th by weighted on-base average (wOBA). Or maybe that makes this the perfect time to write this, because […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 5

We are just over a month into the fantasy baseball season and it is a prime time to buy in on players whose production could be legit/should be better or hop off a heater before the floors caves in. As we all should know, baseball is a game of ebbs and flows. When there is […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Watch List

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]