MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/7/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

As baseball moves closer and closer to the three true outcomes (home runs, walks and strikeouts) the strikeout numbers can be alarming. At this point in the 2019 season, pitchers are averaging 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, very close to one per inning. By comparison, 20 years ago, in 1999, that number was 6.5 strikeouts […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll be focusing on all of the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/7/19. […]

Who Can Breakout in 2019? The Yandy Man Can...

When the Tampa Bay Rays traded Jake Bauers and cash money to acquire Yandy Diaz, it was a move that seemed to prompt both excitement and head scratching. Bauers was already an everyday outfielder who projected as an above average outfielder very soon. Diaz was a toolsy but frustrating player chiseled of the same stuff […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) did shoulder exercises on the field with a trainer before Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres, and he was able to play catch to test his right shoulder while also hitting in the batting cage, too. However, he missed his second consecutive game. The team is […]

The Cut List (Week 6) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to May. Whether you've hung on to a player since draft season, or picked up a hot bat early on, there are always going to be players on your chopping block. Below are some of them. Stats are through Friday, May 3. As we say every week: Remember that these recommendations are for standard […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 6

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 5/6 - 5/12. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/4, 5/5)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Saturday, May 4th) and tomorrow (Sunday, May 5th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday brings us an unbalanced double slate with four games starting at 4:05 pm before the main slate begins at 7:05 pm. Both slates are deemed "featured" by DraftKings but the big money is on the 10 game main slate at 7:05. Therefore, in this article I will be focusing on that late slate and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Saturday is always one of the best days to play on FanDuel because we get a full schedule of games. The good news here is that we don't have a whole lot of weather to worry about. The only game we need to focus in on is the San Francisco-Cincinnati matchup. There is some rain […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/4/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Saturday brings a full slate of Major League Baseball games, which means plenty of opportunities to find an edge on the props. It’s worth noting, too, that Saturday’s schedule features a lot of pitchers from the back end of their respective rotations. Patrick Corbin and Jake Arrieta make up one premier pitching match-up in the […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 5 Waiver Wire

Last week I made a joke about this article somehow playing Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" but now this week I want to make the same joke because, well, because another one bit the dust. The Rangers will have someone new on the mound in the ninth inning when they're trying to hold onto […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/2, 5/3)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Friday, May 2nd) and tomorrow (Saturday, May 3rd). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Yelich, Tatis and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Outstanding In Wednesday's No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed just one earned run, four hits and no walks with six strikeouts across eight innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. He and lefty Madison Bumgarner were locked in a pitcher's duel, which wasn't decided until the ninth inning. Ryu threw 67 of his 107 […]

Deeper NL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 5

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 […]

Power Risers & Fallers for Week 5 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, April 29th (unless otherwise noted). Several "on pace" numbers just use 6x as a shortcut (one month done, five to go). Your weekly reminders: When a Statcast ranking is mentioned, a minimum of 25 plate appearances is needed to […]

David Freese Scratched Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder David Freese was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday after he fouled a ball off his ankle on Tuesday. It doesn't seem like a serious ailment, so Freese should be considered day-to-day. The 36-year-old is batting only .233 (10-for-43) with two home runs and eight RBI, but he can certainly be […]

A.J. Pollock To Have Surgery, Out Indefinitely

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock will have surgery on his right elbow on Thursday and will be out indefinitely. A procedure on Tuesday revealed that the bursa sac in his elbow was the site of a bacterial infection he'd been dealing with since last week. Doctors will also remove a metal plate in his […]

A.J. Pollock To Have Exploratory Procedure

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has returned to Los Angeles to undergo an exploratory procedure to determine the severity of the infection in his right elbow and whether a growth plate in the joint needs to be surgically repaired. Pollock had surgeries on his growth plate in the same elbow in 2010 and […]

Will Syndergaard Sit On The Throne Again?

On Saturday night at Citi Field, Noah Syndergaard was not ready for the bright spotlight. It was Game of Thrones Syndergaard Bobblehead Night, and Met fans lined up deep outside the ballpark for their unique souvenir of the hard-throwing fifth-year starter. But as has been the custom so far this year. Syndergaard disappointed. He allowed […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with seven day games with first pitch between 1:05 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:40 p.m., and eight games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/19): MLB DFS Lineup

Surprisingly, we have two solid slates on a Wednesday. There are five early games, followed by nine late games. This article will be focusing solely around the nine late games, as there are more than enough options to choose from on that slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

A.J. Pollock Lands on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Pollock is dealing with a right elbow infection, but is hopeful that he won't miss much more than the 10 days. Alex Verdugo has been swinging a hot bat and is expected to see much more playing time now with […]

Andrew Toles Still On Restricted List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles reported to the team's spring training complex in Arizona this week, but he remains on the restricted list and off the 40-man roster. Toles never reported to spring training due to personal issues, and the team hasn't commented on the specifics of his absence or given a timetable on […]

Two More Hits For Cody Bellinger As He Continues To Mash

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and a strikeout in Monday's 3-2 road loss against the San Francisco Giants. It's amazing that fantasy owners and DFS players are likely complaining about the night, that's how hot Bellinger has been. He is slashing a ridiculous .434/.508/.906 and he has […]

Kenta Maeda Finds Way To Limit The Damage

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda scattered seven hits with two walks allowed over five scoreless innings while striking out three in a no-decision on Monday night in San Francisco. He threw 45 of his 73 pitches for strikes, throwing first-pitch strikes to 12 of the 22 batters he faced. It wasn't a great […]

A.J. Pollock Likely Going On DL

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder A.J. Pollock has an infection in his right elbow and will likely go on the injured list. Pollock sat out on Monday and is batting just .223/.287/.330 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 103 at-bats in his first season for the Blue. It's unclear […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/19): MLB DFS Lineup

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll be focusing on all of the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/30/19. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/30/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For the second straight Tuesday, every MLB team is in action. Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers eight contests. We've also got express and after hours slates to choose from. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/30/2019. The lineup […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/30, 5/1)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Tuesday, April 30th) and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1st). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]