DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a few early games today, but the majority of the games take place after 7 PM. Overall, there are 12 games for the main slate, which is what we will be attacking here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/5/18. The lineup […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 23: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Week 23 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 23! 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 23, and […]

Cody Bellinger is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Bellinger will receive an off day with southpaw Jason Vargas on the mound. David Freese will play first base and bat fifth versus Vargas. Freese could be a cheap DFS option for Tuesday's […]

Brian Dozier is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Dozier was given a rest day on Monday, but is back in the lineup for this contest. Dozier will lead off and play second base versus lefty Jason Vargas on Tuesday. Dozier does not […]

Kenley Jansen Consults With Cardiologist

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen consulted with a cardiologist on Tuesday to discuss the team's upcoming trip to Colorado this weekend. Jansen's irregular heartbeat issues arose the last time the team was in Colorado, so they may keep him away from the high elevation this time around as a precaution. No decision has been […]

Yasiel Puig To Serve Two-Game Suspension

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will begin serving his two-game suspension on Tuesday for his actions during a benches-clearing brawl with the Giants on Aug. 14. Make sure Puig is out of your lineups for the next two days. He'll be eligible to return on Friday on the road against the Rockies. The Cuban […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a Labor Day that was split up into two two slates, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are 15 games, giving us plenty of options to choose from. It makes lineup construction a bit easier, as we have multiple different techniques we can utilize. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Strike% (Week 23)

Welcome back to Rotoballer’s series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. After a month-long personal hiatus by yours truly, our column is back in action […]

Kenley Jansen Could Miss Weekend Series In Colorado

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen could miss this weekend's series against the Rockies in Colorado for precautionary reasons. Jansen showed symptoms of an irregular heartbeat less than a month ago during a trip to Colorado and the high altitude. The closer spent 10 days on the disabled list after experiencing atrial fibrillation in Denver […]

Alex Verdugo Will Start in Center Field on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo will play center field and bat fifth versus righty Jacob deGrom on Monday. Verdugo hit .329/.391/.472 with 10 homers and eight steals in 91 games at Triple A this season. It appears that Matt Kemp will sit this one out, so Verdugo can start. DFS players can go ahead […]

Brian Dozier Will Sit Out on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. Dozier is hitless through his last three games, so the Dodgers will give him the night off. Max Muncy will play second base and bat cleanup versus righty Jacob deGrom. It's not a […]

Walker Buehler Expects To Make Next Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (foot) had a muscle cramp in his foot during his start on Sunday, but he expects to make his next start. Buehler allowed only one earned run on two hits while striking out a season-high nine hitters in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks in 6 1/3 innings on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a full, 15-game slate on Labor Day, so every team is available in the player pool. That’s great news and that’s overwhelming news. That means we need to go through each lineup and inspect for any surprises or bonus value plays. Of the 15 games on the schedule, six matchups have an over/under […]

Champ or Chump: Josh Donaldson and Andrew McCutchen

The August waiver deadline has come and gone, leaving several brand name players with new home addresses. Gio Gonzalez joins Milwaukee's rotation even though the team already had plenty of bad pitchers. He's a total random number generator who might ruin your team's WHIP by walking six in three innings or your ERA by allowing […]

Max Muncy Hits 31st Home Run Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old, who was a fantasy All-Star for the first half of the season, has cooled off significantly and has hit just .226 with nine HR in the second half. It would […]

Kenley Jansen Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 3-2 game against the Diamondbacks. Jansen entered the ninth inning down by a run with no outs and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and no walks with a strikeout. Matt Kemp's dramatics in the next half inning […]

Matt Kemp Hits Walk-Off Double Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp once again played the hero in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-2 with a two-run double to win the game. Kemp has been a solid fantasy option this season, posting a .284 batting average with 19 home runs and 74 RBI. Fantasy owners who have benefited from […]

Walker Buehler Undergoing X-Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (foot) left the clubhouse on Sunday to have precautionary X-rays on his left foot. The injury doesn't appear to be too serious, but check back later for the results of his tests. The talented right-hander allowed just one run on two hits while striking out nine and walking […]

Julio Urias Struggling In Minors

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias has had mixed results in the minors while recovering from left shoulder surgery last year. His most recent outing last Friday was cut short after just three hitters due to his pitch count. The optimism of Urias helping out the Dodgers bullpen to close out the year is […]

Ross Stripling Eyeing Friday Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Ross Stripling (back) are planning a return from the disabled list this Friday. He had an "up-and-down" two-inning bullpen session on Sunday and will throw a simulated game on Tuesday before coming off the DL on Friday. Stripling has been great for the Dodgers this year, going 8-3 […]

Alex Verdugo, Andrew Toles Among Dodgers Call-Ups

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up outfield prospect Alex Verdugo and outfielder Andrew Toles when rosters expanded on Saturday. The club also activated second baseman Chase Utley (thumb) from the disabled list. Verdugo was hitting well in the minors and is one of the team's top prospects. He and Toles are unlikely to see much […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a relatively small Sunday slate, which is the case more often than not. With that being said, there are 15 total games today. Since these games are broken down into two slates, I'll be covering both slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

Week 22 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 22! 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 22, and […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Second Straight Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned a save for the second straight game in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit and no walks with a strikeout. After a recent rough period, it looks like the stud may be finding his rhythm again. Jansen now has […]

Clayton Kershaw Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned in a strong performance against the Diamondbacks Saturday, tossing seven innings of two-run ball on four hits (including two solo home runs) and no walks with three strikeouts. Unfortunately for Kershaw, the Dodgers didn't score until the eighth inning, so he took a no-decision. The lefty is […]

Matt Kemp Plays The Hero With Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp came up big for his team in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Kemp put his team ahead in the eighth inning with a shot off of Archie Bradley, helping to secure the win and a tie for the top of the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Turns In Another Strong Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu delivered a strong outing against the Diamondbacks Friday, pitching seven innings of two-run ball on four hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with five strikeouts. Despite missing a good chunk of the season with a groin injury, Ryu has been solid when he has played, […]