Corey Seager Hit By Pitch Thursday, Leaves Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game on Thursday after he was hit by a pitch in the game against the Cardinals. Seager had a double, single and run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the game. Make sure to check back to get a more clear diagnosis of Seager's injury and […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Season Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his season debut on Monday against the Reds. The 31-year-old left-hander and future Hall of Famer's fantasy stock dropped like a rock this spring as he dealt with another injury in spring training. His velocity has suffered the last couple seasons and we're beginning to […]

Cody Bellinger Not In Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. He'll be replaced at first base by David Freese, who will hit sixth against Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Freese is normally a better bet in DFS when he faces a lefty, but he does have a career .389 average […]

Waiver Wire Strategy - Recycling Post-Hype Draft Sleepers

Fantasy baseball is very much a “what have you done for me lately” environment. If players are playing poorly, fantasy managers will give up on them. All too often players are getting dropped that have no business being on the waiver wire. Some guys are just down on their luck and end up tossed into […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another Thursday split slate for us to break down here in this article. The opening slate kicks off at 12:35 with the Athletics @ Orioles, before handing over to the late at 7:10 pm when the Blue Jays and Red Sox face off. Oakland is the biggest favorites on the early slate but there are […]

Rich Hill To Throw Simulated Game Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) is scheduled to throw a three- or four-inning simulated game in Los Angeles on Friday, and a rehab start would be the next step after that. Hill has been feeling good lately, but the Dodgers won't rush him back. The 39-year-old left-hander could still make his season […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws Off Flat Ground

The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon be getting completely healthy in the pitching rotation. Starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, the club's Opening Day starter who suffered a groin injury recently, threw off flat ground on Wednesday. It was the first time he threw since injuring his groin on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. As a result, […]

Kike Hernandez Getting A Breather Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kike Hernandez is taking the night off on Wednesday. Max Muncy will fill in at the keystone and bat fifth against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Hernandez, 27, is hitting an excellent .378/.478/.730 with three home runs, 10 runs and eight RBI in 37 at-bats this year. He's a must-start […]

Dodgers Place Russell Martin On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Russell Martin on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with lower back inflammation and recalled backstop Rocky Gale from the minors in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Martin was sharing playing time with Austin Barnes behind the plate and he was hitting .333/.500/.600 through 22 plate appearances. Martin has […]

A.J. Pollock Not Playing Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Chris Taylor will draw into the lineup in center field and will bat seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Taylor has just three hits in 27 at-bats (.111) to begin the year with a homer and two RBI. He's not […]

Take Advantage of Your Competitors' Early Season Panic Attack

You are a savvy fantasy manager. You’re committed. Patient. You have the gumption to see a task to the end. You don’t have shaky nerves. You don’t run at the first sign of controversy. You lean in and charge forward. Unfortunately, or maybe I should say fortunately, not all fantasy players are created equal. How […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 2 - Buy or Sell?

Power is perhaps the best fantasy baseball attribute (and is all the better in OPS leagues) because it's also the best way to pick up runs and RBI--a home run guarantees at least one of each, naturally. So you will want to be on top of power trends throughout the season. For this first 2019 edition, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with four day games with first pitch between 1:10 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:40 p.m., and nine 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 (4/10/19): MLB DFS Lineups

There are two decent slates for Wednesday, but we'll only be focusing on one of them. The early slate features four games, which is enough to comfortably player, while the later slate features nine games. With over twice as many games, the late slate is the one we'll be focusing on, and the better fantasy […]

Clayton Kershaw Allows Two Runs Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) allowed five hits (two home runs) and two earned runs while walking none and striking out six in six innings with Double-A Tulsa on Tuesday night in his rehab outing. The future Hall of Famer could be cleared to make his regular season debut with the Dodgers […]

Rich Hill Has Positive Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill said his recent bullpen session was "awesome" as he rehabs his knee injury. The 39-year-old has not pitched this season as he nurses a strained left knee. Hill will be wearing a knee brace when he returns, something he will have to get accustomed to for the first time […]

Corey Seager Gets The Day Off On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is absent from Tuesday's lineup against Dakota Hudson and the St. Louis Cardinals. The 24-year-old has a .250/.375/.375 slash line with one home run and five RBI through 48 plate appearances in 2019. In his absence, Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh. Taylor is the Dodgers […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 2

Welcome to our Surprising Starts series, where every week we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). Major league batters are striking out at an astounding 23% clip so far this season, which has resulted in plenty of unheralded hurlers racking up massive strikeout totals. We're looking at […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Will Go On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will go on the injured list after leaving his start early on Monday with a strained left groin. The good news is that this is a precautionary move, so he shouldn't be out for an extended period of time like he was […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Strains Groin In Monday's Outing

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu left his start early on Monday with a strained left groin. It's the same one he tore last season that forced him to miss three months. The left-hander allowed two hits (one homer) and two runs while walking one and fanning one in just […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Leaves Start In The Second Inning

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (undisclosed) left his start against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning on Monday due to an undisclosed injury. Manager Dave Roberts and a member of the training staff went out to visit him and he was lifted with two outs in the second. He was able […]

Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo Draw Into Lineup On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo are both in the starting lineup on Monday night against right-hander Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Pederson is in left field and batting leadoff, while Verdugo is in right field and batting sixth. David Freese and Chris Taylor will be on the bench. Pederson has […]

Justin Turner On The Bench For Monday's Contest

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will be getting a day off on Monday night against Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Turner is slashing .300/.383/.325 through 40 at-bats with seven RBI. Max Muncy will be starting at third base and batting fifth in his absence. Muncy is carrying a .250 average, but […]

Julio Urias To Return To Bullpen Once Other Starters Are Healthy

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will get at least one more start, per manager Dave Roberts, which will likely come on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. After that, it will be back to the bullpen for the 22-year-old once Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) or Rich Hill (knee) return to the rotation. The team is being […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the evening contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. Precipitation won't be a huge issue across Major League Baseball on Tuesday, but the winds will be kicking up in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/9/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

What's up RotoBallers! Welcome back to another fun-filled Tuesday of DFS action and our daily fantasy baseball analysis. There is plenty of action tonight with almost a full slate of games as 28 teams are in action. Three of the 14 games are afternoon contests while eight of the contests will get underway between 6:30 […]

Cody Bellinger Whacks League-High Seventh Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger finished 3-for-4 with a double, his league-leading seventh home run, a walk and four runs scored in Sunday's 12-6 road win against the Colorado Rockies. Bellinger's homer was a screamer to right field, traveling a distance of 428 feet with an exit velocity of 107 mph with a launch […]

Julio Urias Shaky In Sunday's No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias allowed three earned runs, four hits and four walks with two strikeouts across 3 2/3 innings in Sunday's no-decision against the Colorado Rockies. He was staked to an early 6-0 lead, but he was dinged for three runs in the bottom of the third and he didn't last […]

Clayton Kershaw Might Join Rotation Next Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make another minor league rehab start either at home with Double-A Tulsa or on the road with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, as the organization has not decided the location yet. Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw then might be ready to rejoin the rotation on Sunday, […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Watch List

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]