Gavin Lux Hits Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux continues to shine for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Lux went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Tuesday. Lux started the season in Double-A, but earned a promotion to Triple-A and has shined. Lux is now hitting .415 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI in 41 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 21st 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 […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 21 - Buy or Sell?

As with last week, the focus will be on the full season numbers. Not much else to say, so let's jump in. Weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, as shown on Statcast. Isolated power -- ISO -- is slugging percentage […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 21)

Well, we hope you’ve been reading this series all season long because we’ve introduced you to a plethora of players that have impacted the Majors Leagues this season… and this past week may have been the busiest one all year. Last week’s list saw six players receive a promotion within the past seven days. Five […]

Alex Verdugo Not Close To Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) isn't taking part in baseball activities yet and is still feeling discomfort with his right oblique muscle, according to manager Dave Roberts. Verdugo has been out since Aug. 6 and won't return until the start of September at the earliest. It's a shame for the Dodgers and his […]

Kike Hernandez Returns on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Hernandez missed almost a month of action due to a left hand sprain. He'll draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus righty Sean Reid-Foley on Tuesday. Hernandez was hitting well before the injury, so he […]

Chris Taylor Activated on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Taylor missed the last five weeks due to a fracture in his left forearm. Taylor will bat fifth and play left field versus righty Sean Reid-Foley on Tuesday. Taylor has been fairly reliable with the bat, so he […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 21

As we near the end of August you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a few […]

MLB Betting Expert Picks (8/20/19): Moneylines, Totals

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 20th edition of RotoBaller's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. Last Tuesday's Picks: 2-2 (50.0%) -20 Year-to-Date: 37-25 (59.7%) +967 In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/20/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are many factors to take into account when making your Monkey Knife Fight prop picks but a few of the basics are whether the game is at home or on the road. For pitchers, knowing the appropriate strikeout rates for the opposing lineup helps and, for hitters, knowing the relevant splits for the opposing […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 20th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/19): MLB DFS Lineups

After a meager nine-game slate on Monday and some light weather, we’re back to a full slate here on Tuesday with very few weather issues. In fact, we have one doubleheader, so it’s going to be a wild day of baseball.   In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Tony Gonsolin Pitches Well Again On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin allowed one run on five hits across four innings of work during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk. It was the 25-year-old's first start since August 5, which explains his limited pitch count. It is unclear how the Dodgers […]

Cody Bellinger Blasts 42nd Home Run On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old has homered five times in his past seven contests. Bellinger is slashing .317/.415/.671 this season with 42 HRs, 97 RBI, 98 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, and a 16.6 percent walk rate. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, August 19th 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

With so many schools starting back incredibly soon (if they haven't already), and so many of us being impacted by the changing of the seasons (whether you have kids in school, you teach, or you're a student yourself), it's important to take a moment to appreciate the days when we have spare time to spend […]

Julio Urias To Stretch Out As Starter

While Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias serves the remainder of his 20-game suspension, he'll stretch his arm to return as a starter. The 23-year-old has served primarily as a reliever this season in a multi-inning role collecting four wins and four saves with a 2.53 ERA. Urias' suspension will hold him out until September, […]

Tony Gonsolin Will Start on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin will draw the start versus the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Gonsolin has a 3.21 ERA across 14 innings during three games (two starts) with the Dodgers this season. He's surprisingly pitched well and could be an interesting streaming option against the Braves on Sunday. He could see another […]

Jedd Gyorko Activated on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Jedd Gyorko (wrist) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. Gyorko hasn't played since June due to multiple nagging injuries, but appears fine now. He'll make his debut for the Dodgers after being acquired by the team at the trade deadline. Gyorko will bat fifth and play first […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 21

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 18th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday Baseball! We have nine games on the main slate with plenty of options one the mound and at the plate. The season is winding down and every game seems to mean just a bit more now. We'll have to decide what teams really need to win and what teams are fine with […]

The Cut List (Week 21) - Time to Let Go?

Thank you to Austyn Varney for filling in at the Cut List last week. Crunch time is approaching. If you're like me, you have multiple leads that are evaporating before your eyes, because fantasy baseball is never easy. Moments that require quick action can strike at any time. If your trade deadline has passed, the […]

Julio Urias Accepts 20-Game Suspension

Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Julio Urias was suspended 20 games by Major League Baseball on Saturday for violating the league's policy on domestic violence after an incident in May when he was witnessed shoving his girlfriend. Five of the games are counted as having been served when Urias was placed on administrative leave following the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday sees another split slate with six games in the afternoon and nine in the evening. The evening slate is the featured one and that is where our attentions lie. The Red Sox are the favorites on this slate in a big way but Eduardo Rodriguez has a tendency to struggle negating his value. The […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for August 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 8/17/19  Jake Junis vs New […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 17th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It’s been a fun week of baseball so far and now we’re getting down to the wire. What’s interesting about this Saturday slate is that we have games spread all throughout the day. That’s while I’ll offer plays throughout the day to cater to whatever slate you prefer. With that in mind, we’re going to […]

Dodgers Being Conservative With A.J. Pollock

The Los Angeles Dodgers are being conservative with outfielder A.J. Pollock (groin) due to lingering groin tightness, which is why he wasn't in the lineup on Friday. With Cody Bellinger able to play center field and with the Dodgers having a huge division lead, the team hasn't need to place him on the injured list. […]

Dustin May Moved To Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB.com, is being moved to the bullpen and is scheduled to make his MLB debut in relief on Sunday against the Braves. The 21-year-old right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.65 ERA, 15 strikeouts and two walks in 17 innings in his first […]