Hot Prospects To Watch - Trey Supak, Trent Grisham, Cal Raleigh, Tucker Davidson
As we get deeper into the second half of the season, there's a greater chance we'll see more and more prospects called up from the minor leagues. That doesn't mean they'll play regularly, however, and not all of them will be fantasy-relevant immediately. But it's certainly an exciting time for those in fantasy leagues looking […]
Caleb Smith Picks Up Another Win
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith led his team to victory over the White Sox on Tuesday. The 27-year-old went through his first 17 batters before finishing the night by allowing just two hits and one run while striking out nine through seven innings. Smith has been highly-effective since returning to the lineup after missing […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 24th 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 […]
Caleb Smith Dominates White Sox For Seven Innings
Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith was in top form on Tuesday, shutting down the Chicago White Sox for seven innings, and continues to have a breakout year, making his fourth start since missing a month with left hip inflammation. Smith retired the first 17 batters he faced, finally yielding perfection with two outs in the […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
Two of the most-hyped rookies in Major League Baseball are in action tonight and it’s worth noting part of the reason why they have been so lauded. San Diego Padres rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has outstanding counting numbers – 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 49 runs, 39 RBI – while hitting .324, but […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Welcome to Tuesday baseball over on FanDuel. We have plenty to look forward to in terms of contests, with the $10 Rally ($25K to first) and $88 Slam ($20K to first) headlining the $66 FWBC Qualifier. It'll be a fun night on FanDuel, so let's make sure we have our targets on point so we […]
1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
Another week has come and gone, and suddenly August is within view. Is it me, or has this season simply flown by? With the dog days looming, you can expect the waiver wire to be less of a bloodbath soon. Also-rans will lose interest as they turn their attention to fantasy football or enjoying what […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/22/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
There are a couple of trends that come to mind when looking at Monday’s MLB props on Monkey Knife Fight. The first is that young rising stars offer potential value. Tyler O’Neill is getting a chance to play for St. Louis. Juan Soto is mashing for Washington. Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Dickerson are putting up […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/22/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm ET and includes 11 games, which is lots of action for a Monday. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/22/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Monday, July 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 […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The phrase "Get 'Em While They're Hot" feels cruel this weekend, as I'm writing from the beaches of Belmar, New Jersey. Maybe I'm just a pampered nit, but the sun is attacking from all sides. At least the ocean is a stone's throw away, […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
We're almost in August, which means that some owners will inevitably abandon their teams as they turn their attention to football season. This is, on balance, an unfortunate development - nobody should be that guy - but one benefit to those of us who follow through on our season-long commitment is that competition for waiver […]
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize platoon splits. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings! We have a fun 10-game slate on our hands and DK has given us plenty of contests to look forward to. For just $10, you can win a $30K grand prize with a $150K prize pool. On the higher end, there are huge $750 and $88 tournaments as well. […]
Zac Gallen (SP, MIA) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Gallen is someone who would be 100% owned, if everyone was fully educated. He’s a lot better than most starting pitchers that are owned and is pitching in a ballpark that will protect a rookie like no other. Everyone was waiting […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Saturday sees another split slate, but once again with a heavy lean towards the evening. The 10 game slate in the evening is the featured slate on DraftKings and s therefore where our attentions will fall. The Dodgers are absolutely massive favorites on this slate against the Marlins, but Clayton Kershaw is always an expensive […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
There are games beginning at 1ET and they run all day. We're going to try to focus on the main slate while mixing in a couple of day games to please you early birds! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/20/19. The lineup picks […]
Garrett Cooper (1B/OF, MIA) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: It doesn’t look like Garrett Cooper intends to slow down anytime soon. What once looked like a fluky hot streak, has turned into what may have been Cooper turning the corner. Over just hit last seven games, Cooper has accounted for 10 […]
Caleb Smith Posts Solid Start On Thursday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith threw five innings, gave up two earned runs on five hits, and struck out seven while walking two on Thursday afternoon. Smith was actually in line for the win, but the Miami bullpen blew the lead en route to a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. Smith holds […]
Rest-of-Season Third Base Rankings (Midseason Update)
The All-Star break has come and gone, as we now find ourselves on the downward portion of this roller-coaster ride. As we race towards the finish line, we here at RotoBaller felt it best to equip you for the journey ahead with a second-half, Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, […]
Trevor Richards Picks Up 11th Loss
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards took the loss on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, his 11th of the season. The righty pitched five complete innings, allowing eight hits and three runs while striking out five and walking three. It was yet another uneventful start for the 26-year-old who has now taken the loss […]
MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 17th, 2019 (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, a few hours before games begin that day. Top Avoids of the Day for 7/17/19 Felix Pena vs Houston […]
Rest-of-Season Relief Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)
The trade deadline approaches and bullpen speculation is running rampant, with the battle for saves likely deciding which spot on the podium you'll stand on. We here at RotoBaller want to give you the inside track for a successful second half with a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre […]
Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 16)
We’ve hit an interesting point in the season where a lot of the top prospects that are going to play every day at the MLB level in 2019 are already holding down a spot. The remaining prospects, for the most part, will now have to wait for an injury to provide them with an opportunity […]
Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)
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 […]
Hot Prospects To Watch - Trevor Larnach, Isan Diaz And More
We're officially into the second half of the major league season and approaching the dog days of summer. At this point, you should know by now if your team is a contender or pretender in fantasy baseball. If you're still in the running for a fantasy crown in 2019, perhaps a prospect call-up in the […]
Brian Anderson Brings In Three Runs Against Padres
Miami Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson looked good on Tuesday during the victory over the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old knocked a 440-foot, three-run homer in the first inning off of starter Logan Allen to bring in both Harold Ramirez and Garrett Cooper. The clean-up man has looked relatively decent as of late, accruing three RBI […]
Garrett Cooper Picks Up Three RBI On Tuesday
Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper went 3-for-3 with two walks during the 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres. The 28-year-old finished with two hits in addition to an eighth inning home run off of reliever Robbie Erlin that brought in three runs. Cooper has been hot over the last seven days, going 6-for-14 […]
Jordan Yamamoto Picks Up Another Win
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto picked up the win during the 12-7 rout over San Diego on Tuesday. The Hawaiian struggled early on, allowing two runs before getting nine outs off of the last eight Padres' batters that he faced. Control is still an issue as it took the 23-year-old 99 pitches to make […]