Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/3B/OF, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum is hitless in four of his last five games, but his strong May should still have him owned in deeper leagues. He has four home runs, four doubles, and a stolen base this month, registering a […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has regained his form as a contact hitter that now has a hit in three of the last five games. In each of those three games, he also has a double and, in two of the three […]

Updated Relief Pitcher 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 looked at starting pitchers yesterday, and now we’re ready to hand things off to the bullpen. Closers are known for their volatility and even the greats […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Miguel Gonzalez Placed On 60-Day DL

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Thursday, according to the team. Gonzalez has made three starts for the White Sox this season, walking more guys than he's struck out. If you still own him for some strange reason, you should drop him now and forget […]

Updated Starting Pitcher 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 kick things off with a look at the starting pitcher ranks. Aces are more scarce than ever, with the injury bug taking a chunk out of elite […]

Michael Fulmer Dealing With Jet Lag, Still Picks Up Win Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitchcer Michael Fulmer went 5 2/3 innings and picked up a win against the Twins on Wednesday. Fulmer allowed one earned run, picked up five strikeouts, allowed three free passes, and managed to throw 112 pitches. He did not have the prettiest outing, but was struggling with jet lag from the Tigers […]

Niko Goodrum Has Huge Game Versus Old Team

Detroit Tigers third baseman Niko Goodrum went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, and walk to go along with two runs and two runs batted in against the Twins. Goodrum was a mere one for his last 18 entering Wednseday's contest. It was good to see Goodrum bust out of his mini-slump after a hot […]

Nicholas Castellanos Turns In Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos continued swinging his hot stick Tuesday, but the Tigers dropped their fifth straight game. Castellanos turned in his third straight two-hit performance, and his fourth in six games, to bring his average to .320 on the year. He'll face Kyle Gibson Wednesday, against whom he has struggled throughout his career. […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 8

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 […]

Matthew Boyd Day-To-Day After Early Exit

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (oblique) was cruising on Tuesday against the Twins, firing four innings of scoreless ball, before suffering a left oblique spasm that cut his evening short. When Boyd walked the first two batters he faced in the fifth inning, he was visited by pitching coach Chris Bosio and ultimately the […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. He is expected to play at least three games before returning to the active roster. He landed on the disabled list May 14 due to tendinitis in his left wrist. It's an issue that continues to […]

Jeimer Candelario May Need Brief Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is eligible to return from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday and is feeling great, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. The team said it's likely Candelario will need a very brief rehab assignment before making his return to the lineup, but it's good news for the Tigers and […]

Miguel Cabrera Took Batting Practice Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hamstring) has been taking his time in returning from the disabled list, despite the fact that his 10-day stint technically expired last week. He has told reporters he doesn't want to play until he feels fully healed, but indications seem to be that could happen sooner rather than later. […]

Nicholas Castellanos Mashes Fifth Homer

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos launched his fifth home run of the season on Monday, taking Jose Berrios deep in the first inning to give the Tigers the early lead. He added another hit and RBI, accounting for nearly all of Detroit's offense as the Tigers fell to the Twins. Castellanos has been the most […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 8)

Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. This week we saw Jack Flaherty strike out the world with his slider on Sunday. We also saw two Tigers' lefties continue […]

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 […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Need Multiple Rehab Starts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) will need multiple rehab starts before rejoining the Tigers' rotation, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. His injury originally was only supposed to require a minimum disabled list stint. Zimmermann has already missed two weeks and is going to miss a couple more weeks. He was pitching well before […]

Jeimer Candelario Needs A Few More Rehab Games

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) might need a few more rehab games at Triple-A, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. He fielded grounders on Thursday, but continues to deal with left wrist tendinitis. It's an injury that could lead to Candelario having surgery. However, he is going to attempt to play through the issue […]

Alex Wilson Threw on Monday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) ran on the field and threw off flat ground on Monday. The next step will likely be a few bullpen sessions in the coming days. Wilson would go on a rehab assignment after that and hopefully return to the Tigers bullpen soon. He's been making good progress and […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is starting to garner a bit of love from fantasy owners, as he has a hit in four of the last five games. However, an ownership rate in the single digits has him bringing up the rear […]

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 […]

James McCann Collects Two Hits Sunday

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann had two hits on Sunday, raising his season average to .270. It's been a productive start to the season for McCann, with both his average and OBP sitting higher than any of his previous season totals. He only has three home runs on the year, but he's hit 12 and […]

Shane Greene Blows Save Sunday

Detroit Tigers reliever Shane Green took the ball with a two-run lead in the ninth inning of Sunday's game following a one-hit effort from starter Francisco Liriano, but ultimately coughed up two runs to blow the save opportunity and send the game into extras. The Tigers eventually fell in 11 innings to the Mariners following […]

Francisco Liriano Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano put on a dazzling display Sunday against the Mariners, firing eight shutout innings of one-hit baseball while striking out five. The veteran lefty took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before Mitch Haniger spoiled that bid. Despite his brilliant effort, the bullpen couldn't protect a two-run lead and Liriano […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

DJ LeMahieu is the latest injury casualty in the middle infield. The Rockies’ second baseman has hit the disabled list for the second time already this year, this time with a sprained thumb. If the current rate holds, middle infielders will be extinct by August. (cue depressing photo montage set to Sarah MacLachlan) Every Monday […]

Week 8 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome Rotoballers. Week 8 is on the way, and with it we're one step closer to completing our second month of the season. By now, we're starting to accrue enough data that advanced statistics become more usable for analysis. This is an exciting time when we learn who's gains in contact percentage and ISO are […]

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 […]