Shohei Ohtani Likely to Start Sunday
Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani (ankle) plans to throw a light bullpen on Wednesday. He will need to throw another one before getting back on the mound, which means his next start is most likely going to be Sunday against the Mariners. Ohtani is recovering from a light ankle sprain but looks to be […]
Nick Tropeano to DL with Shoulder Soreness
The Los Angeles Angels have placed starter Nick Tropeano on the 10-day disabled list with a sore shoulder. One day after throwing a dominant 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball, Tropeano will hit the shelf. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Tropeano has been dealing with soreness for a while and that the move is mostly […]
Week 5 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts
We're back at it again this week with some points league advice. We will delve into some players who have been consistent over the first month of the season, as well as what guys to cut loose whether it be due to a downturn in production or an injury. In last week's suggestions of pitchers to […]
April All-Bummer Team - Studs With Sluggish Starts
We've turned the calendar to May and, amazingly, 2018's baseball season is already 1/6 complete. We've seen some surprising team starts (Phillies, Pirates) and a few out-of-the-blue players rising to fantasy relevance (Christian Villanueva, Jarlin Garcia). But we're all wondering the same thing: where in the world is John Lackey? Nothing is worse in fantasy […]
2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 5)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. The prospect promotions continue to roll in. First it was Gleyber Torres […]
Nick Tropeano Has Another Excellent Start
Los Angeles Angeles starter Nick Tropeano had an excellent outing on Tuesday, only giving up one hit in 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out five. Tropeano has now had two outstanding starts, with two not-so-great starts sandwiched in between. He's shaping up to be a very solid streaming option in 12-team leagues, […]
Cam Bedrosian Gets Save Opportunity, Blows it
The Los Angeles Angels gave Cam Bedrosian the first shot at the closer's role on Tuesday after Keynan Middleton went on the disabled list with elbow inflammation. Bedrosian did not handle it well, giving up two runs and blowing the save in his one inning of work. He came away with the win after the […]
Matt Shoemaker Throwing From 150 Feet
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker (forearm) is throwing from 150 feet and believes a bullpen session is coming soon. Shoemaker has only started one game this year and is coming off a 2017 season where he made 14 starts and pitched to a 4.51 ERA. He is not a viable fantasy option when he […]
Keynan Middleton Expects DL Stint to be Short
Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton believes his time on the disabled list will be short and is "not concerned at all" after being placed on the DL on Tuesday with elbow inflammation. Middleton hopes to return as soon as he is eligible, which is next Thursday in Colorado. In the meantime, Cam Bedrosian or […]
Keynan Middleton to DL with Elbow Inflammation
The Los Angeles Angels have placed closer Keynan Middleton on the 10-day disabled list with elbow inflammation. They have recalled reliever Eduardo Paredes in his place. With Middleton out, Cam Bedrosian is likely the beneficiary of extra save opportunities. The Angels could also turn to Blake Parker, Jim Johnson or even Justin Anderson, who has […]
Zack Cozart Not in Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Alex Cobb and the Orioles. There's no word on an injury or illness for Cozart, who had started the previous eight games for the Halos. The Angels had an off day Monday, so Cozart is likely either nursing an […]
Shohei Ohtani Back in the Lineup
Los Angeles Angels star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (ankle) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, hitting fifth. Ohtani was originally scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, but had his start pushed back to the weekend while his ankle recovers. Evidently the team thinks his ankle is good enough to hit, so barring a setback, he […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a MASSIVE 14 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]
C.J. Cron (1B, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron continues to hit, yet people just are not giving him the love. He is getting playing time, a huge positive after being blocked by Albert Pujols at times in Los Angeles. Over the last seven […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 1
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 […]
Andrelton Simmons Expected to Return to SS Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons served as the DH on Sunday, as he is still recovering from tightness in his forearm coming from a hit by pitch last week. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Simmons should be back at shortstop on Tuesday after an off-day Monday. Simmons is hitting .312 with three home runs […]
Shohei Ohtani Scratched with Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will have his scheduled Tuesday start pushed back to this weekend against the Mariners due to a mild left ankle sprain. Nick Tropeano will start Tuesday and Andrew Heaney will start Wednesday, with Jaime Barria likely getting recalled to start on Thursday. Ohtani is expected to DH on Tuesday […]
Week 5 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 5! 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 5, which […]
Austin Voth Called Up, Austin Adams Sent Down
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Austin Voth has been called up to give some depth to the team's bullpen in their finale against the Diamondbacks in Washington, D.C. Infielder Austin Adams has been sent down in a corresponding move. This is Voth's first appearance at the MLB level and he's been impressive in his four Triple-A […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
What's up guys and welcome to the Sunday edition of the FanDuel MLB Breakdown! We have a huge 12 game slate on our hands today. I won't be naming the obvious plays, everyone knows to play Mike Trout or Manny Machado. Let's do some deep diving and identify guys not many people may know about. […]
The Cut List (Week 5): Time to Let Go?
Welcome to Week 5 of the Cut List. I think my suggestions have been pretty solid to start the year and I hope your teams are better off as a result. 2018 sample sizes are starting to legitimize and you’ll see more cut-worthy standard league-viable options on these lists as we get further into the […]
DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups
If you've never played on Draft Daily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. Before creating a lineup, make sure you look over the scoring system. In this […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 29
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. It may only be April, but it's never too early to start streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/28/18)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (April 28th). We published this column last year, and the feedback was great so here we are doing it again. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up […]
Shohei Ohtani Exits with Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed from Friday's game with what was diagnosed as a mild left ankle sprain. He is considered day-to-day for now. Ohtani hit a home run earlier in the game on a 97 mile per hour heater from Luis Severino. He is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday against […]
Shohei Ohtani to Hit Fifth on Friday
Los Angeles Angels DH Shohei Ohtani is in Friday's lineup, hitting fifth and serving as the DH against Luis Severino and the Yankees. Ohtani has moved up in the order, as he was originally hitting eighth on days that he was in the lineup. If this new spot sticks, he will have slightly more value […]
Luke Bard Returned to Twins
The Los Angeles Angels have returned reliever Luke Bard back to the Minnesota Twins. Bard was a Rule 5 draft selection back in December, but was DFA'd earlier in the week when the Angels needed a fresh arm. Bard had a 5.40 ERA in 11 2/3 innings with the Angels, although he did strike out […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for April 28
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have another “lefty day” on our DraftKings slate. There are 13 southpaws toeing the rubber for the start of their games on Friday. The Cubs are facing a left-handed pitcher, however we won’t be able to exploit that matchup. The MIL/CHC game starts at 2:20pm and will be excluded from the DK featured slate. […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy friday, folks! We've got a bevy of good baseball games tonight with a Brewers-Cubs appetizer this afternoon to hold us over until the Main slate at 7:05. It's also Chris Tillman day! That fills me with excitement, because I love to stack against Mr. Tillman and see the runs pile up. As is custom […]