Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 12: 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 […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 12)

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. The Juan Soto hype train has seemed to gone off the rails […]

Kenta Maeda Doesn't Last Long In Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda didn't make it far in Tuesday's first game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Maeda pitched only 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks with two strikeouts. He now has a 3.84 ERA in 61 innings pitched. He will look to rebound Sunday […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/19/18): 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 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 12

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 - Fastball Quality (Week 12)

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. Chicks dig the fastball. At least that's how this pitching-friendly column remembers the classic […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 12: Baz, Amaya, Contreras

We're getting even more baseball this week in the minor leagues, as the Single-A Short-Season and Rookie Leagues finally begin to start their 2018 campaigns. With the start of short-season ball, this week we're going to highlight several top prospects who have either just started or will be starting their seasons this week. The New […]

Walker Buehler is Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Session Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (ribs) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday at Citi Field. It is the first bullpen Buehler will throw since suffering a microfracture in his rib and hitting the disabled list. If the session goes well, Buehler could be cleared for a rehab start or simulated game. The […]

Chase Utley Expected to be Activated in the Next Couple of Days

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley is expected to be activated from the disabled list in the next couple of days according to manager Dave Roberts. Utley has been out since the end of May with a thumb sprain but was not impressing anyone up until that point. Utley is slashing just .216/.302/.324 in […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 19

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We haven’t had a full 15-game Monday slate since Memorial Day and that won’t be any different this week. There are 10 full games (and one resumed game) taking place on Monday. Four of those matchups have an over/under of at least nine total runs. The game in Colorado (NYM/COL) is actually tied with another […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Suffers Tightness In Groin, Bullpen Session Cut Short

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) was set to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, but it ended just 20 pitches in. Ryu has been on the 60-day disabled list with a strained left groin and had been showing positive signs towards a return with a successful bullpen session on June 12. His second […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nice medium sized slate for Monday with a number of viable pitching options. As a result, a lot of the hitters worth targeting are concentrated on a few teams. Equally important will be hitting on value plays and there a few punt-plays worth considering, with a few youngsters in Kansas City highlighting […]

Kike Hernandez (2B/3B/SS/OF, LAD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Enrique “Kike” Hernandez has had himself a hell of a week. Once a throw-in as part of the Dee Gordon deal to Miami, Kike has become a useful major league roster piece in the wake of Corey Seager’s unfortunate injury. […]

Trading Up - Edwin Diaz

If you've read this column before, you know my standard guidance is to sell rather than buy closers. Today we take a look at the number one closer I'd actively target in a trade. I’m working on another article right now titled: “If You Only Buy One.” The idea behind it is that if you […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - xSLG

We're all familiar with slugging percentage and how it values extra base hits over singles. Expected slugging percentage is a newer stat that attempts to identify a player's skill more so than regular slugging percentage, as xSLG removes defense from the equation. Since batters have control over their exit velocity and launch angle, but not […]

Caleb Ferguson Takes First Career Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers Caleb Ferguson suffered his first career loss on Sunday in a 4-1 game against the Giants. The 21-year-old surrendered four runs (three earned) on two hits (both home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings. He now has a 7.59 ERA with 12 strikeouts and six walks in 10 […]

Week 12 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 12! 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 12, which […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

Rejoice Rotoballers! It’s Week 12, and they’ve given control of Rotoballer’s 2B/SS Waiver Wire column to me for safe keeping while Kyle vacations. Considering how amazing my work has been on the Outfield Waiver Wire, I’m frankly not surprised that they begged me to provide my incredible, awe-inspiring insight for Rotoballers needing help in the […]

Joc Pederson (OF, LAD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is a streaky player and appears to be streaking in a good way over the last couple weeks. Pederson has seven home runs this month already, adding in five doubles and two multi-hit games as well. He […]

Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor Resting on Sunday

Both Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor are out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. It is just a regular rest day for the two players. Kemp has been a fantasy revelation so far this season. He is carrying a .340/.376/.581 slash line to go along with 12 homers […]

Kenley Jansen Escapes With 17th Save Of Season Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 17th save on Saturday in an exciting 3-1 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the ninth inning up two, and several batters later (after a Justin Turner throwing error and a walk among other things) Jansen had runners on second and third with two outs. He was […]

Matt Kemp Continues June Power Display Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had another solid day at the plate on Saturday against the Giants, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Kemp got things going in the second inning by smashing a Madison Bumgarner fastball into the left-field seats. The 33-year-old has been flexing his muscle […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

The Corner Store is open! It is week 12 and the options are quite limited. We've gotten to the part of the season where reality has set in. Replacement corner infielders who once were performing well beyond their skills have come back down to earth. With a basic junkyard of options on the waiver wire, it […]

Week 12 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 12, RotoBallers. Over the season, inclusion in the weekly RotoBaller Outfield Waiver Wire Targets roundup almost guarantees a sharp increase in ownership. For example, just a mention on our prestigious column, and Joc Pederson has seen his rate jump by more than 20%. Johnny Field's percentage increased by 100%!! But unfortunately, our powers are […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 18

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Kike Hernandez Hits Clutch Two-Run Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Giants. Hernandez clubbed a hanging curveball from Madison Bumgarner into the left-centerfield seats in the fifth inning to give his team the go-ahead lead. The 26-year-old now has a .218 batting average with 10 […]

Alex Wood Turns In Stellar Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood had a great start on Saturday against the Giants, earning the win in a 3-1 game. The lefty pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Wood has not matched his fantasy dominance from last season but has been serviceable […]

Matt Kemp Mashes Solo Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp took advantage of his appealed suspension on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk against the Giants. Kemp was suspended for one game after his scuffle with Robinson Chirinos on Wednesday, but appealed the suspension, allowing him to play until his appeal is heard. Kemp […]