Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xSLG Analysis for Week 12
Slugging is a fairly simple metric by baseball standards but once Statcast gets into the mix, it's a bit more complicated. According to MLB.com, "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed." Base hits are still weighted with home runs being four times […]
Champ or Chump: Alec Bohm
A lot of huge names are underperforming in 2021, including DJ LeMahieu, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, Freddie Freeman, and Trevor Story. Alec Bohm isn't the same type of household name those guys are, so the fact that he's only slashing .224/.266/.309 on the season with four homers and three steals after a breakout debut in […]
Chris Taylor Continues Impressive Season With Another Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year by going 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dodgers have dealt with plenty of injuries on offense this year, but Taylor has become an unsung hero. Taylor is now hitting .275 with nine home runs, 35 RBI […]
Will Smith Hits Seventh Home Run In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Smith blasted his home run off of Spencer Howard in the bottom of the fourth inning. Smith continues to have a solid season behind the plate and he is now hitting .271 with seven home […]
Kenley Jansen Records 16th Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 16th save of the season versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Jansen worked a 1-2-3 inning and recorded one strikeout. The veteran continues to excel as one of the best closers in the league. He now owns a 1.63 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 27 2/3 […]
Tony Gonsolin Can't Get Through Four Innings
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin only last 3 2/3 innings to record a no-decision in his second start of the season versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Gonsolin allowed four hits, one run, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The three walks were discouraging, but it was just Gonsolin's second start since […]
MLB Betting Picks for Tuesday 6/15 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines
Welcome to another day of RotoBaller’s free MLB Betting Picks. Our betting team is here to bring you top notch insight, including analysis, trends, stats, and more! A full disclaimer that I'm not even close to a professional, but I thoroughly enjoy doing research and making what I see to be educated picks. There's a lot […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/15/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Pretty short six-game slate on this fine Thursday night, but we are not without some great pitching options on the board. Let's get into it. High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Welcome RotoBallers to another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! 'Tis the season and I have been thinking about graduations lately. First off, is there anything more boring than a processional? It's just a bunch of people walking! Why do we continue to waste valuable minutes doing this? But speaking of value, I hope you […]
Dodgers Hopeful Cody Bellinger Could Return On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that today would be a critical day for outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring). Bellinger initially exited Friday's with what was initially labeled as a cramp, but was later determined to be a hamstring injury. Bellinger was supposed to return on Sunday, but now Roberts says Bellinger won't […]
Cody Bellinger Remains Sidelined On Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) will miss his third straight game with an injured hamstring on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Bellinger suffered the injury on Friday and hasn't appeared in a game since. Bellinger was expected to return on Sunday, but he didn't and it's not encouraging that he will also miss […]
Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 12
We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues 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 best […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/14/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a beautiful Monday slate here, which is not often the case. All the action is after 7:00 eastern, which means no games are left behind. Let's dive into this awesome slate. Top […]
MLB Betting Picks for Monday 6/14 - Moneylines and Coors Totals!
Happy Monday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with your MLB betting picks for this Monday, June 14th. I hope you all had a fantastic weekend, and are enjoying some of the Euro 2020(1?) tournament as well! We've been on a great streak over the last two weeks, and I hope we can continue this trend, […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/14/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a giant 13-game slate for a Monday in MLB this year. However, we only have two of the 26 pitchers priced in five figures. Are either of them worth it? Where is the value to afford those behemoths? We'll check that out! The only place that has a rain threat is Boston, but […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/14/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/14 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 Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/14
Welcome to the 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. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]
Cody Bellinger Was Not In Dodgers Lineup Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was not in his team's lineup Sunday due to an injured hamstring. Per Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts, Bellinger tested out his injured hamstring pregame, but he "just didn't feel right." Bellinger will be looked at again on Monday. Los Angeles seems not too concerned about the injury but is […]
Cody Bellinger Doesn’t Suit Up On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) didn't suit up on Sunday against the Rangers. Although he was expected to, the 25-year-old reported that he "just didn't feel right," which prompted skipper Dave Roberts to make the call to keep him out. Bellinger wasn't available on Saturday either, and his status for the team's upcoming […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 12
The league's bats are waking up a bit as we enter the hot months of summer, and that is making the SP waiver wire a bit less fun to swim in. Today, we will highlight a diverse group of pitchers that come from all different situations. We have a few guys here that started the […]
Catchers to Stream - Week 12 Waiver Wire
It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]
The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12
Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers could consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the June 13th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]
MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 6/13 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines
What's up, RotoBallers! Thunder Dan here with your MLB betting picks this Sunday, June 13th. If you follow me for DFS coverage, don't worry - I bet on baseball just about every day, too! I will be doing these picks for you every Sunday going forward this Summer. Just to let you know, I mainly […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/13/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/13/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in both the early AND main slates - I thought I would try to hit both today since we have so many early games. Sunday main slates are […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/13/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 6/13/21 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 […]
Dodgers Place Max Muncy On IL
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Muncy left Friday's game against the Rangers because of right side tightness, which was later revealed to be a right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, Luke Raley was recalled from Triple-A, while Albert Pujols could be in line for […]
Max Muncy Out On Saturday Night
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (side) will not play for the second game of the series against the Rangers. Muncy exited Friday's meeting due to tightness in his right side, which isn't good news for a team that has continuously been plagued by injuries this season. Manager Dave Roberts also indicated that there […]
Cody Bellinger Expected Back On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (cramps) is anticipated to return for the series finale against the Rangers, according to skipper Dave Roberts. Bellinger left Friday's matchup because of lower-body cramps, and he isn't in the lineup on Saturday, although that was expected with Texas southpaw Kolby Allard on the rubber. More on his status […]
Cody Bellinger Not In Lineup Saturday Night
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (cramps) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday night's matchup with the Rangers. Bellinger will be held out of the lineup after exiting Friday's game with lower-body cramps. For now consider Bellinger day-to-day, as Mookie Betts will slide over to center while Zach McKinstry will get the start […]