Pocket Aces: Week 6 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. In this episode he breaks down some of his recommend players to target as fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and adds for Week 6 of the 2020 MLB season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller […]
Sterling Sharp Struggles Out Of The Bullpen On Sunday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Sterling Sharp got lit up out of the bullpen on Sunday. He got just one out, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and three walks. He threw 34 pitches, only 17 for strikes. Sharp's ERA ballooned to 10.13 as he faced eight batters and only retired one. He has […]
Brian Navarreto Gets His First Two Hits On Sunday
Miami Marlins rookie catcher Brian Navarreto got the start in Sunday's game and got his first two major league hits. He ended up going 2-for-3 with two singles. Navarreto got the call after Francisco Cervelli landed on the injured list and was forced into a start since Jorge Alfaro had played both ends of Saturday's […]
Brandon Leibrandt Shines In Relief In His Major League Debut
Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Brandon Leibrandt made his major league debut on Sunday out of the bullpen and was excellent. He pitched four innings, allowing just one hit and one walk. He struck out one, inducing three ground outs and three fly outs. It's unclear what Leibrandt's role will be going forward, but he's likely […]
Humberto Mejia Struggles Again In Sunday's Start
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Humberto Mejia struggled again in Sunday's start, lasting just 3 2/3 innings while allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks. He struck out four in the outing. Mejia has shown some promise, but he has also shown that he needs more development time before he can become […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the August 23rd 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 […]
Corey Dickerson Exits Sunday’s Contest Early
Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson departed Sunday’s game against the Nationals early due to a left shoulder contusion that he sustained chasing a foul ball earlier in the contest. Prior to his exit, Dickerson socked his third home run of the season, bringing his OPS on the year up to .730. Dickerson has begun to […]
Elieser Hernandez (SP, MIA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Though he hadn't earned a win in 2020 until his most recent start against the Nationals, Elieser Hernandez has pitched quite well thus far. After that victorious effort on Friday, the 25-year-old boasts pristine ratios (2.29 ERA, 0.76 WHIP) and 25 strikeouts in 19.2 innings. […]
Francisco Cervelli Sustains Another Concussion, Hits IL
Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Washington due to a concussion, which has once again proven to be his bugaboo. Nearly forced into retirement due to concussions, Cervelli has returned this year and produced an .808 OPS in 62 plate appearances. With Jorge Alfaro back, […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It's time for some Sunday baseball, with some great pitching matchups on the calendar. Today will be a great one to sit back and catch a crosstown classic in Chicago or the fireworks being put up by the Padres. In the meantime, build your bankroll and "Win Big in 2020" with RotoBaller. In this article, […]
Francisco Cervelli Lands On The Injured List
Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the injured list after Saturday's game due to a concussion. It's unclear when Cervelli suffered the injury, but he essentially removed himself from Game 2 of Saturday's double header. Cervelli has dealt with several concussions in the past, so there is certainly some legitimate concern here. The […]
Jonathan Villar Gets Five Hits In Saturday's Double Header
Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar, batting first in both ends of Saturday's double header, ended up with five hits, driving in a run and scoring one as well. Villar went 2-for-4 in Game 1 then 3-for-4 in Game 2. All of his hits were singles, but he did a good job of setting the table […]
Brandon Kintzler Saves His Fifth Game On Saturday
Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler saved his fifth game of the season in Game 2 of Saturday's double header against the Washington Nationals. Kintzler tossed a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit and a walk. The Nationals ended up with the go-ahead run at the plate in the ninth inning, but Kintzler was able to […]
Sixto Sanchez Wins His Major League Debut
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez pitched well and earned a win in his major league debut in Game 2 of Saturday's double header. Sanchez went five innings, allowing three runs on six hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out four. All three runs against Sanchez came on home runs off […]
Daniel Castano Gets Just One Out In Saturday's Start
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Daniel Castano started Game 1 of Saturday's double header but only got one out. His final line was 1/3 of an inning pitched, two runs on one hit and two walks allowed. Castano threw 10 strikes and 13 balls before Marlins manager Don Mattingly gave him the quick hook and […]
Francisco Cervelli Departs Saturday’s Contest Early
Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli departed the second leg of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Nationals early, forcing Jorge Alfaro back behind the dish after having caught Game 1. Cervelli has proven to be an adept second catcher for the Marlins, having reeled off an .808 OPS through his first 53 at-bats this season. Entering play […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the August 22nd 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 […]
From Farm to Roster: Potential Call-Ups For Week 5
Today is a busy article since we've had quite a few call-ups between last Thursday and today and even more who we know are coming this weekend. Three of the five priority pick-ups I mentioned last week are already in the Majors and two of the guys on the Watch List (Franklyn Kilome and Dane […]
In-Season Strategy, Short Season Analysis and More w/ Eno Sarris (@enosarris) - Bases Loaded Podcast
Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) are joined by a very special guest in Eno Sarris (@enosarris) of The Athletic! Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! […]
Brandon Kintzler Gets His Fourth Save On Friday
Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler picked up his fourth save of the season on Friday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to lock down a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Kintzler coughed up a pair of runs on a two-run shot in his last outing, but he looked solid again in this one. He'll take […]
Elieser Hernandez Earns A Win With Five Good Innings
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez pitched well on Friday, earning the win. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. He struck out six but allowed two solo home runs. Hernandez has been strong on the mound this year, but tends to end up with short starts. This was […]
Miguel Rojas Returns With A Blast
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (COVID-19) returned to the lineup with a bang, hitting a three-run home run on the first pitch he saw. Rojas ended up 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. The 2-for-4 mini-slump dropped his batting average to .643, as he came in hitting .700. Rojas makes for a solid […]
Monte Harrison Sent Down On Friday
Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison was optioned down to the alternate site on Friday. Harrison has tons of awesome upside, but he looked completely overmatched in most of his at-bats, putting up a slash line of just .133/.212/.267. He did smack his first major league home run and played solid defense, though. Harrison will be […]
Jorge Alfaro Back And Right Into The Starting Lineup
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was activated from the injured list on Friday and will go right into the starting lineup after he was on the COVID-19 list. Francisco Cervelli has been doing a solid job in Alfaro's place and figures to still get some playing time. Both are in the lineup on Friday, with Alfaro […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 8/21
Welcome to another edition of MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers! The season continues to roll along and we here at Rotoballer are there for all of your streaming needs. RotoBaller has been dishing out streamer advice for years. We're always streamin and dreamin. Each day we'll publish some of the best streaming options to consider […]
Jesus Sanchez To Earn Big League Callup
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez will earn his first Major League callup alongside top prospect Sixto Sanchez this weekend against the Nationals. Jesus, of no relation, is ranked as Miami’s No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and produced a .723 OPS across 113 games in the Minors last season. Sanchez doesn’t grade out particularly above […]
Sixto Sanchez Receives First Major League Callup
Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sixto Sanchez has been called up to the club’s Major League roster and could pitch in the starting rotation as soon as this weekend against Washington. Ranked as the club’s No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Sanchez has a fastball that can reach triple-digits, having compiled a 2.76 ERA across 20 […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 8/20
Welcome to another edition of MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers! The season continues to roll along and we here at Rotoballer are there for all of your streaming needs. RotoBaller has been dishing out streamer advice for years. We're always streamin and dreamin. Each day we'll publish some of the best streaming options to consider […]
The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 5)
When I started writing up the column for this week, it was going to focus on the esteemed gentlemen of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bo Bichette as well as the broader shortstop landscape. Then I started looking at first base and DH and got fixated on what was happening with Cody Bellinger and Shohei Ohtani, […]
The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Relief Pitchers Weekly Rankings
It's already time for the Week 5 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take a weekly dive into where the top 101 RPs stand moving forward in this strange sprint season. You can check out my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks as well. I've updated this piece through Aug. 18. David Emerick rolled out […]