Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 11
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 11 of the MLB season (6/7 through 6/13). 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 […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/7 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. MLB DFS Slate: 6/7/21 Miami @ Boston (-163), O/U 10 runs The Red Sox bats should be some of the most popular on the slate, but we don't have all that many options with only six […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/7/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 3-game slate on tap tonight, and it is a slate where the super-duper value plays may not be needed. With only […]
Jared Walsh Notches 40th RBI In Loss
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI in the team's 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Walsh collected his 40th RBI of the season with a rope down the line for a double in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old's breakout season continues and he now has […]
Anthony Rendon Doubles In Run Against Seattle
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI in the Angels 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Rendon ripped a double to plate teammate Justin Upton in the ninth but it was too little too late. The veteran slugger, however, has shown promising signs of coming […]
Patrick Sandoval K's 10 Against Mariners
Los Angeles Angels starter Patrick Sandoval punched out 10 hitters through six innings of work as the Angels fell to the Mariners 9-5 on Sunday. The left-hander allowed three runs but produced another solid performance since being inserted into the starting rotation. Sandoval has now allowed seven runs over 20 innings pitched as a starter […]
Shohei Ohtani Coaxes Three Walks In Defeat
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-2 but scored one run and collected three walks in the Angels loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Ohtani is stuck in a 2-for-16 rut over his last five offensive starts and his batting average for the season has dipped to .256. The talented two-way player is […]
Justin Upton Homers In Loss
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 2-for-4, including his 13th home run of the season, in the Angels 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Upton has turned on the power over the last week, popping three home runs over his last four games. The veteran has seemingly shaken loose from hitting .188 over […]
Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11
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 […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The calendar says June and that means summer months are here. This year that can mean even more, as hitters continue to put the extended hibernation of poor April performances behind them. As always, the waiver wire can give you a jump, so let's […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11
Welcome back to our SP waiver wire recommendations post series. If you've been following this every week, you've probably noticed that I've been beating the same drum quite a bit - and that is not going to change much today. Streaming starting pitchers has been hugely profitable this year, as it seems there are strong […]
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player, from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/6/21): MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday gang! We have a solid 10 game matinee slate, as usual, to close out our weekend. A lot of action requires a lot of research, but luckily we at RotoBaller are here to help you out. Let's begin with the weather. The biggest chance of rain is in Atlanta. At worst, there may […]
Video: Week 11 Hitting Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 11 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 […]
Reid Detmers Continues To Miss Bats At Double-A
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Reid Detmers stuck out 10 batters in five innings of work on Saturday. The 21-year-old allowed five hits and did not issue a free pass. Detmers now has a K-BB ratio of 40-9 in 25 innings of work. The southpaw is always around the strike zone and has allowed 23 […]
Mike Trout Remains Without Timetable
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is without a timetable for his return, according to manager Joe Maddon. The superstar outfielder has been on the injured list since the middle of May. He suffered a Grade 2 calf strain, so the Angels aren't going to rush him back onto the field. Hopefully, Trout will […]
Jose Iglesias Activated, Starting Saturday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The veteran infielder missed the minimal 10 days, while recovering from a hamstring issue. Jose Rojas has been optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Iglesias is back at shortstop and hitting cleanup against the Seattle Mariners on […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/21): MLB DFS Lineups
The MLB slate is split on DraftKings, but that's not to say it's even. My friends will have some nine-game early slate tidbits for you. This is going to focus on the six-game nightcap. Coors is on this slate. So are two aces, two faux-aces, and a resuscitated Kohl Stewart. Where do we start? With […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/5
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 […]
The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings
We've got the insanity of April and May behind us, with June's summer heat coming down to bring some long homers and shake up those volatile bullpens. Please be honest with yourself regarding how strong those FAAB bids for closer candidates need to be. Don't overlook those arms with elite ratios and high-leverage innings! This […]
Jo Adell May Be Turning Corner At Triple-A
Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell went deep twice on Friday and had his second straight three-hit game at Triple-A. The 22-year-old entered June hitting .235 but now has his batting average up to .270. He leads the minor leagues in home runs with 14 but had been striking out at an alarming rate […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/5/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/5 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 5, 2021
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/5/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. With decently sized slates both early and late (9 games early on DK and six games in the evening), we'll mix it up and […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/5/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/5/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 6/5/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]
Jose Quintana Diagnosed With Shoulder Inflammation
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) has been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation after undergoing an MRI, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. He also adds that Quintana has already begun playing catch at 90 feet. Quintana was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but it appears that this stay on the […]
Shohei Ohtani Will Bat During Start Friday Night
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will bat against the Mariners on Friday night and is hitting second against Seattle starter Robert Dugger. There had been some questions on Thursday as to whether or not the Angels would let Ohtani bat and pitch tonight, but that has now been settled. Managers should make […]
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 10
Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]
A Tale of Two Months: First Base
With two months now in the books, and many players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing who […]
The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings
Congratulations, we've made it to June! Injuries are slamming us all, and while being lucky with health goes a long way, this is also a great time to attack the trade market. Put the squeeze on desperate teams and try to climb up the latest version of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we […]
A Tale of Two Months: Second Base
With two months now in the books, and many players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing who […]