Tyler Skaggs Could Rejoin Angels Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs (back) says he is ready to go. He threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and has another one scheduled for Sunday. If all goes well, he could rejoin the team later in the week. Skaggs has not pitched since August 11, but he has a 3.78 ERA, a 1.31 […]

Taylor Ward Out of Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Taylor Ward is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Mariners. There has been no report of an injury, so this is likely just a day off for the slumping rookie. Kaleb Cowart is batting ninth and playing third in his place. He is not a good option in […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 25

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Jose Fernandez Continues to Start at First Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is in the lineup on Friday, batting seventh and playing first base. Fernandez has now started six games in a row, and has cemented himself as LA's primary option at first base. He is slashing .275/.310/.450 with two home runs and a stolen base in September, and is […]

Angels Expected To Approach Mike Trout With Extension

The Los Angeles Angels are expected to try again to make outfielder Mike Trout a lifetime Angel when they discuss a contract with him this winter, and a rival agent suggested that Trout's agent would be wise to wait until impending free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are signed to provide a floor. The […]

Justin Upton Blasts Solo Home Run

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run on Thursday, his 27th of the year. Upton is now hitting .261 with 27 home runs, 79 RBI and seven stolen bases. He is a solid source of power over the next couple of weeks.

Week 25 MLB Closers and Saves Report

If you're still reading this, you're most likely either in the playoffs or winding down the year in a rotisserie league. Either way: congrats! This week was another interesting one in bullpens across the league, one that will certainly affect not only the fantasy playoffs but also the real MLB playoffs next month. There's bullpen […]

Holds Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 25

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire in Week 25. One-inning middle relievers are the constant sources for holds and specialists can manage to secure a hold even with one out. However, while specialists can get many […]

Tyler Skaggs Throws Simulated Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) threw a 48-pitch simulated game on Thursday, but no decision has been made on his next step. There's no guarantee that the left-hander will make any more starts this season for the Halos or for fantasy owners. He hasn't pitched since Aug. 11 against the A's, but […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Tonight's main slate on DraftKings starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers five games - there's also a late slate starting at 8:15. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/13/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and […]

Odrisamer Despaigne Starting Thursday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne will start on Thursday against the Mariners. Despaigne isn't worth your time in fantasy as a streamer. The soft-tossing right-hander has a 6.40 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 over 15 outings (four starts) between the Marlins and Angels this year. He has an 8.25 ERA in 12 innings […]

Matt Shoemaker, Andrew Heaney Going This Weekend

The Los Angeles Angels will go with a bullpen day on Thursday against the Mariners in order to give starting pitchers Matt Shoemaker and Andrew Heaney an extra day of rest. Shoemaker and Heaney will pitch Friday and Saturday, respectively. Shoemaker has made just three starts this year but is a streaming option in deeper […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a plethora of games today, although DraftKings broke those games down into two slate. Overall, there are 15 games, but this article will only focus on the later slate. On that slate, there are eight games, but still plenty of options to choose from. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Felix Pena (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Felix Pena has seen his effectiveness rebound alongside his velocity lately, as he’s turned in back-to-back 7-IP starts against the Astros and White Sox with just one and two earned in each respective outing. His sinker-slider mix […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

It's safe to call this the middle of September, right? With just under three weeks remaining in the fantasy (and regular) baseball season, there are barely any rules or conventions that you should force yourself to play by. Identify your needs and go. Do the thing! I believe in you, and I (mostly) believe in these […]

Angels Recall Parker Bridwell

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Parker Bridwell. Bridwell has only made one start for the Angels this season, giving up six runs in 1 2/3 innings. He didn't have much success at Triple-A Salt Lake either, pitching to an 8.68 ERA in six starts, with a 19/9 K/BB ratio. Bridwell should not be […]

Nick Tropeano's Season Is Over

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) will not pitch again this year after he had a setback in his recovery last week. He will receive a platelet-rich plasma shot in his shoulder on Friday, which he hopes will take care of the bursitis in his arm without surgery. The 28-year-old wasn't much of […]

Taylor Ward Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Taylor Ward is out of the lineup on Tuesday. Kaleb Cowart is batting eighth and playing third base in his absence. Ward has hit .214 with three home runs since getting recalled. Neither are worth a roster spot except in very deep leagues. Cowart is not a DFS play today.

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 24)

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 a pitcher flirt with a perfect game, another solid performance from a no-name pitcher, and the possible resurgence […]

Week 24 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 24! 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 24, and […]

Jim Johnson To Open Up On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jim Johnson will serve as the opener against the Rangers on Tuesday. Johnson has made 55 appearances for the Angels this year, all in relief. He's 5-3 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 40 K's in 56 2/3 innings. Johnson will only go an inning or two and is […]

Tyler Skaggs Close To Returning, Nick Tropeano Isn't

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) is close to a return to the rotation, but starter Nick Tropeano (shoulder) isn't making a lot of progress and is "not close to returning," according to manager Mike Scioscia. The left-handed Skaggs has gone 8-8 with a 3.78 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 123 strikeouts in 116 […]

Albert Pujols Having Surgery On Elbow

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (elbow, knee), who just had knee surgery, will also have surgery on Wednesday to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He will receive an injection for tendinitis in his left elbow on Friday. Father Time has officially caught up to the 38-year-old Pujols, although he should be […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 24

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 […]

Andrew Heaney Electric on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney was absolutely masterful on Sunday, tossing seven scoreless innings and striking out 12. He gave up three hits and walked none. Heaney has been electric lately, with a stunning 33/2 K/BB ratio in his last three outings. He is one of the strongest starters heading into the fantasy playoffs, […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 24

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 24) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 24, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Shohei Ohtani Playing Sunday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (thigh) is in the starting lineup on Sunday after suffering a right thigh contusion during a home plate collision on Saturday. Ohtani is hitting cleanup against White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez. Since Tommy John surgery was recommended for the two-way Japanese start, Ohtani is 7-for-12 with a triple, […]

Andrew Heaney (SP, LAA) - Week 24 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney is a weird play this week. This is one of those scenarios where you can either use Heaney for only one start, or you add this pitcher to bolster your strikeout total and you do not […]

Two-Start Starting Pitcher Streamers: 9/10 - 9/16

For those of you in head-to-head leagues, welcome to the fantasy baseball playoffs! For those in roto leagues, keep grinding. We’re here to help until the MLB regular season comes to a halt. In this week’s post, we have some pitchers with subpar season-long stats, but who’ve been hot as of late. We also have […]