Medical Holdup Not Related To Yusniel Diaz

The medical holdup in the trade that would send Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers is not over LA's top outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz, who is the key piece in the deal from the Dodgers side. The chances that the two sides move past this snag are better since the medical issues are […]

Dodgers Trade For Manny Machado May Have Hit A Snag

The Los Angeles Dodgers proposed deal for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado may have hit a snag on Wednesday, as sources indicate that one or more of the prospects coming over from LA have some issues in their physicals. It could open the door for other teams like the Phillies to jump back in the […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 16)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. Happy All-Star Break everyone! The Home Run Derby was electric, the Futures […]

Manny Machado To The Dodgers All But Official

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers "is happening," according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. It has been speculated all day Tuesday but now it appears as if a trade is in place and Machado to LA will be announced on Wednesday. The only question marks remaining are who the […]

Pedro Baez Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez (biceps) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Baez has been sidelined for roughly a month with tendinitis in his right biceps. It appears that Baez is on track to rejoin the Dodgers bullpen after the All-Star break. Baez has […]

Manny Machado Expected To Be Traded To Dodgers Wednesday

Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado is expected to be traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, barring any last-minute snags, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal. The Brewers and Phillies could still be in the mix. Machado will likely play shortstop with Corey Seager out for […]

Dodgers Offering Top Outfield Prospect For Manny Machado

The Los Angeles Dodgers have offered top outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz in a package for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, according to sources. Diaz is currently ranked as the team's No. 4 prospect behind Alex Verdugo, Keibert Ruiz and Mitchell White, per MLB.com. Pitcher Dustin May and middle infielder Gavin Lux could also be in […]

Dodgers The Leading Contender For Manny Machado

The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the leading candidate to land Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado in a trade. However, the situation is fluid and the Brewers and Phillies still have an outside chance. Barring something unexpected, Machado should be with a different team before the second half of the season starts. Machado is the […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Statcast Scoreboard (Week 16)

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. It's All-Star Week so rather than approaching the column in typical fashion, we'll use […]

Dodgers Expected To Add Reliever

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to add a relief pitcher at the trade deadline, and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal said "there's almost no doubt" that the Dodgers will make a trade for a reliever. Josh Fields, Tony Cingrani and Pedro Baez are all on the disabled list, so LA wants to give closer Kenley […]

Champ or Chump: Enyel De Los Santos and Jake Bauers

Several rookie pitchers have been sent down to the minors in recent days, including a few that we've previously examined in this column (Walker Buehler, Freddy Peralta). Teams are just manipulating their rosters in light of the upcoming All Star break though, so there's no need to panic if you've invested in them. Speaking of […]

Trading Up: Mid-Tier and Bargain Buys (Pitchers)

This article is the third in our series on trade targets for the second half of the season. Part 1 focused on players generally ranked in the top 50. Part 2 focused on mid-tier and bargain targets for offense. This installment focuses on pitchers ranked outside the top 50. Part four will focus on players […]

Cody Bellinger Picks Up Two Hits Sunday, Heating Up In July

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger went 2-for-4 with two singles in Sunday's win over the Angels. The 23-year-old, who has been very disappointing for fantasy owners this season, has started to heat up in July, hitting .275 in 14 games. Hopefully, he can carry this momentum over after the All-Star break and become […]

Yasmani Grandal Has Big Day At Plate Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 3-for-3 with two singles, a solo home run, and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Grandal has been a solid fantasy contributor in a weak position, carrying a .251 batting average, 13 HR, and 47 RBI into the All-Star break. Given his production and the […]

Clayton Kershaw Tosses Another Quality Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw tossed his third straight quality start in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Kershaw allowed three runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and four walks with eight strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The lefty has been disappointing by his standards to this point but will […]

Justin Turner Out Again Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is absent from the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday. Turner has been dealing with a hip injury that's been sidelining him and the Dodgers want to play it safe and rest him up heading into the All Star break so that he is hopefully […]

The Cut List (Week 16): Time to Move On?

Welcome to Week 16 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Eric Hosmer, Brandon Crawford, Marcell Ozuna, and Yangervis Solarte. All of these guys have been viable standard league options at one point or another this year, but have recently hit cold streaks that have hampered their fantasy value. Sure, Eric […]

Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Alex Verdugo makes great contact, drives the ball, and can make something out of nothing at the plate. He also does not strike out much, loves to lace line drives into the gaps, and has enough speed […]

Week 16 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Happy middle of July, RotoBallers! I don't know about you, but it's getting real hot. Both outside and on the MLB trade wire. Moves are being discussed as we speak, which means I need to get this up and in front of your eyes ASAP or all this great advice that will definitely help you […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/15/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 15th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. 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. […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 16

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Alex Wood Tosses Another Quality Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood pitched his fifth straight quality start in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels. Wood allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings. The lefty has been serviceable for fantasy owners this season, posting a 5-5 record with a 3.92 ERA, […]

Kenley Jansen Takes Third Loss Of Season Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen fell to 0-3 this season in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels. Jansen entered the tied game in the top of the 10th inning and gave up a single hit, a solo home run to Cole Kalhoun. He also had a strikeout. Despite the loss, Jansen still remains […]

Julio Urias Expected to Remain a Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is expected to remain a starter when he returns to the big leagues. Urias has yet to make an appearance in 2018 as he battles back from shoulder surgery. Urias, once a highly touted prospect, has pitched to a 5-4 record with a 3.86 ERA and a 95/45 K/BB […]

Walker Buehler Demoted to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers have demoted starting pitcher Walker Buehler to Triple-A. It's important to note that according to manager Dave Roberts, the demotion is due to managing Buehler's workload rather than his performance on the mound. For the season, Buehler has pitched to a 4-2 record with a 3.45 ERA and a 59/13 K/BB […]

Justin Turner Remains Sidelined Saturday

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hip) finds himself on the bench for the third straight game on Saturday. Turner was diagnosed with an abductor straight a few days ago and will likely be sidelined until after the All-Star break. Turner's had a tumultuous season filled with lingering injuries, and it's fair to say owners are […]

Scott Alexander Earns First Save Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Alexander picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 3-2 game against the Angels. He came on to start the ninth and worked around two hits, allowing no runs with no strikeouts. Kenley Jansen was merely getting the night off, so Alexander should not see many more […]

Max Muncy Mashes 22nd Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy continued his strong season in Friday's 3-2 win against the Angels, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two RBI. Muncy got things started for the Dodgers, taking a first-inning Felix Pena fastball deep into the right-field seats. Muncy has been a fantastic surprise this […]

Walker Buehler Rebounds Well In Return From DL Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in a solid start on Friday against the Angels in his return from the 10-day disabled list after recovering from a rib injury. Buehler went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including two home runs) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 23-year-old has been […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/14/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a five-game early slate to kick off our Saturday and then six on the 7 pm main slate. On both slates, we have some serious pitching options, so you should be set whether you are a cash game player or looking for some upside in GPPs. In this article, I will be providing […]