Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects: Top 10 Shortstops

The shortstop position enjoyed some exciting MLB debuts in 2019, including Fernando Tatis Jr., Bo Bichette, and even Kevin Newman. These young players provided plenty of power and speed, among other benefits, and should continue to make their dynasty managers rub their hands with glee for years to come. The shortstop position could continue to […]

Eric Thames Becomes Free Agent

The Milwaukee Brewers declined the 2020 $7.5 million option on first baseman Eric Thames on Monday, making him a free agent. Milwaukee paid him a $1 million buyout instead, but general manager David Stearns said the team is open to bringing him back. If Thames goes elsewhere, Ryan Braun could see even more time at […]

Blue Jays Acquire Chase Anderson

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher Chase Anderson from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in exchange for minor league first baseman Chad Spanberger. Anderson, 31, was 8-4 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 124 strikeouts in 139 innings (27 starts, five relief outings) for the Brew Crew in 2019. He posted a career-best […]

Mike Moustakas Declines His 2020 Option

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/second baseman Mike Moustakas declined his mutual 2020 option to become a free agent. Moustakas will attempt to land a multi-year deal this winter after slugging 35 home runs and showcasing his versatility at the keystone for the Brew Crew. Milwaukee is not ruling out re-signing Moose if it works for both […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Decline His Option

As expected, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal will decline his $16 million option for the 2020 season and take a $2.25 million buyout to become a free agent. Grandal bet on himself in 2019, and the move paid off, as he hit .246/.380/.468 with a career-high 28 long balls, 77 RBI and even five stolen […]

2019 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The Fantrax Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 468 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

2019 Fantasy Baseball Season Review - RotoBaller Staff Picks

Playoff fever is in full effect but sadly, the fantasy baseball season has come to an end. We're not ready to let go just yet, so the RotoBaller staff decided to look back at the 2019 season from a fantasy perspective in order to dole out awards for top sleeper, bust, and of course, MVP. […]

Lorenzo Cain Not Expected To Need Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) is not expected to need offseason knee surgery. Cain battled multiple injuries all season long, which caused him to have a down year. He hit a mediocre .260/.325/.372 with 11 home runs, 75 runs scored, 48 RBI and 18 stolen bases in 148 games. Cain has never been a […]

Christian Yelich Not Ruling Out Postseason Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) said he won't rule out a potential return if the Brewers reach the World Series. "It would be cutting it close, but you can’t rule anything out," Yelich said. Milwaukee first has to win the National League wild-card game against the Nationals on Tuesday night. It's a long shot […]

Lorenzo Cain In Lineup Tuesday Against Nationals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is starting in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the National League wild-card game. Cain sprained his ankle over the weekend but is good enough to start the one-game playoff. The 33-year-old was a disappointment this year, hitting .260/.325/.372 with 11 home […]

Lorenzo Cain is Included on Playoff Roster

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) will be included on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Cain is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered during a collision at home plate on Saturday. This doesn't guarantee that Cain will start, but at least he's on the […]

Gio Gonzalez, Zach Davies Won't Pitch Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Zach Davies won't pitch in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Davies drew the start on Friday and Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday. It's a one-game playoff game, so neither will pitch in that contest. It appears the rest of the Brewers staff will be […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our DFS Top Value Plays column for the 2019 MLB Poststeason. As you might imagine, this column will take on a different look for the month of October than you are used to seeing during the regular season. There are fewer games (thus […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 1st, 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. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]

Gio Gonzalez Unlikely to Be Available on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (rest) is unlikely going to be available for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday, so he's unlikely to pitch on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff will draw the start, but is expected to only pitch a few […]

Brandon Woodruff Named Starter for Wild Card Game

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been named the starting pitcher for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Woodruff has only made two appearances on the mound since missing two months due to an oblique injury. He's posting a 3.62 ERA with 143 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings this season. It's unclear […]

Lorenzo Cain Expects to Play in Wild Card Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is expected to play in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Cain suffered a sprained right ankle after colliding with catcher Tony Wolters on Saturday. He didn't play in Sunday's contest likely due to rest. The Brewers will likely wait and see how Cain feels before the […]

Ryan Braun Will Play in Wild Card Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (calf) will play in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Craig Counsell. Braun suffered a calf strain on Friday, but it was believed to be minor. Braun is expected to play in left field and bat in the middle of the order versus righty Max […]

Ryan Braun Won't Play in Season Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (calf) won't play in the regular season finale versus the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Braun suffered a mild calf strain and will miss the last two games of the regular season. The team is hopeful that Braun will be able to suit up during the playoffs. Cory Spangenberg will bat […]

Lorenzo Cain Will Rest in Season Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) will sit out of the season finale on Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Cain suffered a sprained ankle while colliding with catcher Tony Wolters during Saturday's contest. He's considered day-to-day, so hopefully he'll be ready to play in the playoffs. Trent Grisham will bat leadoff and cover center field […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 28th, 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 9/28/19  Mike Foltynewicz vs New […]

Mike Moustakas Sits Out Again on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This is the second game in a row that Moustakas has sat out against a right-handed starter. Possibility, manager Craig Counsell feels like he has a better matchup with Cory Spangenberg at third. He'll bat […]

Eric Thames Returns to the Starting Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Thames was forced to exit early during Thursday's game due to hamstring issues. He'll bat fifth and play first base versus righty Antonio Senzatela. Thames has been fairly average with the bat, but does have […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday, September 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for September 27th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 26 Waiver Wire

Well, it's over. Baseball's regular season comes to a close this weekend, and with it most fantasy leagues will wrap up as well. Daily fantasy will go strong into the postseason, but most standard leagues will be looking toward next season, especially dynasty and keeper leagues. While the vast majority of fantasy players play in […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, 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 […]

Champ or Chump: Shed Long and Tommy Edman

With 2019 basically in the books, a lot of fantasy baseball content is starting to focus on 2020: namely early picks in 2020. While a lot of owners agonize over whether to take Christian Yelich or Ronald Acuna Jr. with the second overall pick, the truth is that the decision isn't likely to matter so […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, 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 […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 26 - Buy or Sell?

With under a week to go, streaming is the name of the game if you need power. The more available a player has been, the more likely they are to be a riser in this edition, and fallers are more likely to be rostered since you have drops to go with your pickups. Additionally, the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, September 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 […]