Sandy Alcantara Facing Six Lefties On Wednesday

Miami Marlins right-handed starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will get the start against the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Wednesday. Alcantara posted a 3.00 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in seven regular season starts, but he has a very daunting task against a Cubs lineup that features six left-handed bats, including switch-hitters. […]

Starling Marte Batting Second In Game 1

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (ear) is in the lineup on Wednesday in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Cubs. Marte was hit by a pitch in the helmet on Sunday in the regular season finale against the Yankees. Fortunately, Marte only suffered a left ear contusion and is good to go for […]

Chad Wallach Starts Game 1 Wednesday, Jorge Alfaro Sits

Miami Marlins catcher Chad Wallach will be behind the dish to catch right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara for Game 1 of the wild-card series versus the Cubs. Wallach appeared in 15 games during the regular season and produced a .640 OPS, with manager Don Mattingly opting for his defensive abilities over those of Jorge Alfaro, whose […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (9/30/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

The Major League Baseball playoffs are in full swing and with eight games going Wednesday there will be many opportunities to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. With so many games on the schedule, you can pick and choose the numbers that make the most sense to you. Here are some angles to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/30/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We had four games for an appetizer on Tuesday and now we get the main course with a full day of baseball beginning at 12:00 ET. There were a few teams that went with their usual number two starting pitchers in game one, so there's definitely not a shortage of arms to pick from on […]

Effects of an Innocuous Move: Brian Goodwin to Cincinnati

If you would've told me at the start of the 2020 season that one of the two moves made by the Cincinnati Reds at the Trade Deadline would be for a Major League outfielder, I would've been forced to assume that any four Reds outfielders had been suspended for the season for pulling some sort […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 30th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/30/20  Carlos Carrasco vs. New York Yankees Last night the Yankees brought the […]

Sandy Alcantara Headlines Marlins Wild-Card Series Staff

The Miami Marlins have officially unveiled the trio that will start during the club’s wild-card series versus the Cubs, which is headlined by right-hander Sandy Alcantara on Wednesday. Alcantara delivered a 3.00 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in seven regular-season starts, and he will be followed by rookie fireballer Sixto Sanchez in Game 2 and righty […]

Jazz Chisholm Drives In Three Runs On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie shortstop Jazz Chisholm played well on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. Chisholm hit a home run and a double in the final game of the regular season. Jazz ends his abbreviated rookie season with a .161 batting average and a .563 OPS. He showed encouraging signs despite […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 27, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/27/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. And now, the end is near, and so we face the final curtain. My friends, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case of […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for 9/27/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/27/20  Reynaldo Lopez vs. Chicago Cubs There aren't a ton of sure things […]

Trevor Rogers Throws Three Scoreless On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers worked three scoreless innings in Saturday's game, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four. Rogers showed some encouraging signs in his abbreviated rookie season, striking out 39 in just 28 innings, but he also struggled at times, finishing the season with a 6.11 ERA. It's […]

Trevor Rogers Heads To Bullpen For Wild Card Series

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers will be shifted to the bullpen for the club’s Wild Card series, which begins Wednesday. But in the event that they advance, Rogers would likely rejoin the starting staff, with the possibility of the club needing up to five starters. Following his final start of the year Saturday, Rogers […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 26th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Jesus Aguilar, Brian Anderson Get Day Off Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar and third baseman Brian Anderson are both on the bench for Saturday's contest versus the Yankees and right-hander Deivi Garcia. Garrett Cooper and Jon Berti will take over for Aguilar and Anderson, respectively, and bat third and fourth in the order. The move is likely just a day of […]

Jorge Alfaro Absent From Starting Nine Again Friday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro is not starting for the second consecutive game Friday versus the Yankees and left-hander J.A. Happ. Chad Wallach draws the start again behind the dish, batting ninth. After posting three consecutive seasons of at least 1.0 oWAR (per BRef), Alfaro has dipped to -0.1 this year with a .222/.271/.344 slash […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 25th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/25/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Friday night of the final weekend of the regular season with a 10 game slate on tap. There are a few big-name pitchers that jump out like Clayton Kershaw, Yu Darvish, Jose Berrios, Dinelson Lamet, and Carlos Carrasco. We also have a few intriguing SP2 options, which is good because you may […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/25/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/25/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game main slate on DK and a 9-game main slate on FD. The only difference is DraftKings has GM1 of the […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 10 and Bold Predictions Revisited!

So this is it, huh? Playoffs after just 10 weeks of regular season play feels weird, but it's better than nothing, right? Congratulations to all of our readers who made it to the championship in their fantasy leagues, here's hoping this weekend goes well and helps you bring a title home! This week, we'll take […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/24/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/24/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. After yesterday's 14-game main slate on DK, we get knocked down to only a 6-game slate, starting at 7:10 pm EST. There are really […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 24th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/24/20  Walker Buehler vs. Oakland Athletics A rule of thumb I have is […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Thursday, September 24th - Monkey Knife Fight

We are nearing the end of the MLB regular season, but that does not mean we can't continue to take advantage of some awesome prop picks. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, MLB DFS games in the industry. There are no massive tournaments where you have […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 9/24

Welcome to another edition of MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers! We have reached the home stretch of this truncated MLB season and that likely means many of you are in the playoffs. I know I am, which means streaming is as important as ever. RotoBaller has been dishing out streamer advice for years. We're always […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/24/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a 6 game slate on tap. It is a pretty straight forward slate as there are many high-priced pitchers to target. There are the lock and load play of Corbin Burns and then looking for an SP2. The bats, on the other hand, they are aplenty. They are also […]

Sixto Sanchez Struggles Again On Wednesday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez struggled again on Wednesday, lasting just three innings while allowing four runs on four hits and four walks. He struck out two and tossed 75 pitches (44 strikes). Sanchez was electric and unhittable in his first few starts, but the league has certainly caught up to him quickly […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 23rd, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/23/20  Sixto Sanchez vs. Atlanta Braves I love this kid as a prospect […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/23/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have a hefty 14-gamer on Wednesday's DraftKings slate. There are a plethora of top arms to choose from in Bieber, Bauer, Giolito, Grienke, Glasnow, and Maeda, while there are also plenty of offenses to target with a nice mix of terrible and inexperienced pitching at the bottom. I'll be going through some of the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for 9/23

We are nearly the end of the fantasy baseball season, and if you're still plugging away, I congratulate you on making it this far! Many games are played today, so plenty of viable streamers sit on your waiver wire to scoop up. Let's focus on how you can use the following streamers to steal a category […]

Week 10 MLB Closers & Bullpen Usage Report

Monitoring bullpens in 2020 will be a vital task each and every day. Because of this, we'll be publishing a weekly article at RotoBaller that tracks which bullpens are being taxed and which pitchers within that bullpen are being heavily used. The idea of this column is to help you gain an inside track into which […]