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

Football? Who needs football when we've got a beautiful 11-game featured slate on DraftKings today. We've got a Coors Field game on this slate, as well as a thick middle tier of pitchers. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/9/18. The lineup picks will […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/9/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Are you guys still playing MLB? You know NFL starts today, right? I'm just joking! There's nothing wrong with playing more MLB at the moment, as most of the sharks likely moved to NFL. Let's get down to business! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

Shohei Ohtani is in The Lineup on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani remains in the starting lineup for the fourth straight game on Saturday. Ohtani has hit four home runs in his last three games. He'll bat cleanup and serve as the DH against righty James Shields. Ohtani is a great fantasy option right now especially with how hot he is […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/8/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Tonight's featured slate on DraftKings starts at 7:10 pm eastern and covers eight games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/8/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup […]

Shohei Ohtani To Finish Season Before Surgery Decision

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) plans to finish the season as the DH and hasn't decided yet whether he'll undergo Tommy John surgery. Even if he does have the surgery, which would keep him from throwing until 2020, Ohtani could return as the DH next year. Despite having damage to his […]

Shohei Ohtani (UTIL, LAA) - Week 24 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a putrid spring training and the announcement that Los Angeles Angels utility player Shohei Ohtani had possible elbow damage, Ohtani surprisingly took the baseball world by storm to begin the season. The Babe Ruth comparisons seemed on point. Recently, it was announced […]

Angels Recall Williams Jerez

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Williams Jerez from Triple-A. With rosters expanded, Jerez is very likely going to spend the rest of the season in LA's bullpen. In nine big league innings, Jerez has a 6.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. Unless your league is very deep and counts holds, Jerez should be ignored […]

Justin Upton Returns to Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton (head) is back in the lineup on Friday, batting fourth and playing left field. Upton has been out since Sept. 1 with a head injury. His return pushes Jabari Blash to the bench. Upton has hit .265 with 26 home runs on the season and is an excellent […]

Mike Trout Back on Friday

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is back in the lineup on Friday, batting third and playing center field. Trout took a day off after getting hit by a pitch on Tuesday, but after two days off he is back and ready to go. He should be back in all starting lineups going forward.

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 24

The baseball season is on its last legs, but it's never too late to buy or sell from the plethora of talented players available in fantasy baseball waiver pools. Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded on the wire. In this case, think of it […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Friday, Rotoballers. Boy, do we have a ridiculous treat today in terms of pitching options on this 14-game Main slate. I'd go as far as to say it's a pitching bonanza. I don't think I've had a chance to do a write-up - or even seen, for that matter - a slate with seven […]

Jamie Barria (SP, LAA) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: The Angels have dealt with an avalanche of injuries to members of their starting rotation from the jump this season, culminating in the news from earlier this week that Shohei Ohtani will require Tommy John surgery. Jamie Barria's performance stands as a silver […]

Friday Five: Pitchers for the Stretch Run

Last week, we covered five under-owned hitters who could provide a boost to fantasy owners in the season's final month. Today, it's time to do the same for pitchers. With the end of the 2018 campaign rapidly approaching, it can be difficult to find worthwhile arms on the waiver wire in competitive leagues. That's true […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Hit In 2019 If He Has Surgery

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) could serve as a hitter for the Angels in all of 2019, even if he undergoes Tommy John surgery. The two-way Japanese star was told he would need elbow reconstruction on Wednesday but then went 4-for-4 with two home runs. Four doctors who repair ulnar collateral […]

Shohei Ohtani Hasn't Decided On Surgery

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has not formally decided yet on whether he will undergo Tommy John surgery. The GM also wouldn't say whether or not it's realistic for Ohtani to return as a hitter next year if he has the surgery. The recommendation that Ohtani […]

Tommy John Surgery Recommended For Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had an MRI on his elbow which revealed new UCL damage. It has been recommended that he have Tommy John surgery. This is a huge blow for the Angels, who just got him back for one start after months away from the mound. The Angels have not confirmed […]

Justin Upton Remains Sidelined With Head Injury

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton (head) is not in Wednesday's lineup. Upton has not played since September 1 with a concussion. If it weren't September, Upton would likely be placed on the disabled list. However, with expanded rosters the team is likely waiting to see how Upton responds on a day-to-day basis. Jabari […]

Mike Trout Not in Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game. Eric Young Jr. is playing center field and batting ninth in his absence. No word on why Trout is out, although he was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's game. Young is not a great DFS option for tonight.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got two matinee games and a nice looking 12-game Main slate beginning at 7:05 Eastern. The pitching options are no doubt a downgrade from yesterday's smorgasboard, but there's still a nice mix of cash and tournament options. I'm going to call out a few Vegas lines that are worth a look as of this […]

Felix Pena (LAA, SP/RP)- Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena has made his mark on baseball in a short time period. Pena’s last month has seen him strike out a batter per inning (31 in 30 ⅔ IP) with a 3.23 ERA and 1.04 WHIP for […]

Josh James (SP/RP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros pitcher Josh James is a player so new to fantasy owners that ESPN only JUST got him in their player pool. His MLB debut saw him fan nine Angels over five innings, with the only damage coming on a Kole Calhoun three-run […]

Matt Shoemaker (LAA ,SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker returned from his elbow injury with five innings of shutout ball against the Rangers, needing only 62 pitches to impress in his first MLB start since March 31. He scattered two hits and a walk […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Welcome to September, everybody! It’s the final month of the fantasy baseball season and that means there are a bunch of you looking for streamers and stalwarts to anchor your rotation down the stretch. Maybe you need to target wins and quality starts, or perhaps you’re lacking in Ks and could use a boost. Either […]

Week 23 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 23! 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 23, and […]

Shohei Ohtani To Throw Bullpen Sessions This Week

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (back, finger, elbow) will throw a light bullpen session on Wednesday, followed by a more intense one on Friday. If he comes out of those sessions OK, Ohtani will likely make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the White Sox. The Japanese right-hander […]

Angels Release Infielder Nolan Fontana

The Los Angeles Angels have released infielder Nolan Fontana, clearing a roster spot for catcher Joe Hudson. Fontana is a career .065 hitter in two partial seasons. His two career hits were both home runs. Fontana will likely catch on as AAA depth with someone else, but he is far away from fantasy relevance.

Shohei Ohtani Back in Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, batting second against left-hander Mike Minor. There was some concern that Ohtani would be held out of the lineup this week after having his elbow examined after Sunday's start. However, it looks like the Angels are comfortable with him hitting […]

Kole Calhoun Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is not in Tuesday's lineup against left-hander Mike Minor. Calhoun has long struggled against left-handed pitching, and with a plethora of extra bats on hand after roster expansion, he is unlikely to see many at-bats against lefties going forward. Michael Hermosillo entered the lineup in his place, batting ninth […]

Justin Upton Remains Out of Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (head) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Rangers. Upton has been out since September 1 with a head injury, and no official timetable has been put on his return. Jabari Blash was just recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, and he will bat seventh and play […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/18): 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 […]