Josh Hader Records 23rd Save Friday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader allowed one hit and struck out two in his 23rd save Friday against the Cubs. Hader has been mostly lights out this season with a 2.17 ERA and 0.70 WHIP and 93 strikeouts in just 49 2/3 innings. Hader remains a high end closer option for all leagues.

Gio Gonzalez Leaves Start With Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez left his start against the Cubs on Friday after 6 1/3 innings with a tight shoulder. It's a shame because Gonzalez was pitching well against the Cubs only allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine. Before this start, Gonzalez hadn't completed six innings […]

Keston Hiura Steals Another Base Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura went 1-for-2 with a two walks, a run and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Cubs. Hirua has been on fire over the last two weeks hitting .469 with an 1.417 OPS and three steals. It's safe to say that Hiura is here to stay for the […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Friday Night

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is getting the day off against the Cubs on Friday. Braun has been quietly productive over the last two weeks posting a .297 average with a 1.048 OPS in that stretch with three home runs, two stolen bases, 10 runs and eight RBI. He still sits too often to be […]

Travis Shaw Gets The Start At First Base

Milwaukee Brewers utility man Travis Shaw is getting a rare start at first base for Friday's game against the Cubs. Shaw had just been recalled from AAA the night before after a terrible start to the 2019 season. There has been rumors that the Brewers may trade Jesus Aguilar, which would open up more playing […]

Gio Gonzalez Is A Risky Start For Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez has a tough matchup heading in to Friday's game against the Cubs. Gonzalez only lasted four innings in his first start back from the injured list on the 20th against the Diamondbacks, giving up three runs on five hits and two runs while only striking out one batter. Now, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/26/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm eastern, with an all day slate just before at 6:40pm. The main slate covers 14 of Friday's 15 games, so we've got lots of action tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/26/19. The lineup picks will range from […]

Farewell, Tulo

There are any number of ways in which baseball can serve as a metaphor for life. These have been explored, with varying degrees of skill, in plenty of creative works through the years. As I grow older and the sport skews in the opposite direction, baseball inspires more and more pensivity. The game belongs now […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 17 Waiver Wire

The trade deadline is coming up on Wednesday, and...nothing has really happened yet. With so many teams in contention (and so many rebuilding teams unwilling to trade young players), many reporters are saying this has been the quietest build up to the trade deadline they can ever remember. This season, there is only one deadline […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! DK has gifted us with some huge tournaments tonight, including but not limited to the $11 Boss Level and $88 Medium 8's. There are 14 games on the slate, so the options are plentiful. There are six or seven pitchers you can make a case for in cash games […]

Jhoulys Chacin Lands on Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Reds, so this trip to the IL isn't surprising. Chacin was the Opening Day starter for the Brewers, but has not been the same player as he was in 2018. He […]

Travis Shaw Recalled by Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw has been recalled from the minors, according to Robert Murray. Shaw hit very well in Triple-A, so the Brewers figured it was time to give him another chance at the major league level. Keston Hiura has been excellent at second base, so it's unclear how much Shaw is going to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/25/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball over on FanDuel. If you're looking to win yourself some cash, tonight is the night. For just $9.99, you can take home a $20K top prize with an $111K prize pool. If you're a big spender, the Collosus is gifting $100K to the winner with a $200K pool. No matter the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 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 […]

Jhoulys Chacin Likely Headed to Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (oblique) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. He was removed from his start on Wednesday after just three innings of work. The Brewers will have Chacin undergo an MRI before announcing more information. He wasn't pitching well before the injury, so a break […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 17

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 - 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 […]

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 […]

Keston Hiura Returns on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura (quad) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Hiura was scratched from Monday's game due to tightness in his quad. This injury was not considered serious, so he'll return to the lineup here. Hiura will bat seventh and play second base versus righty Tanner […]

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 […]

Pitcher Studs and Duds - BABIP for Week 17

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers risers and fallers article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two risers and two fallers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. I wrote about this stat early in the season, but it is worth revisiting now that we have much more […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 17

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). This week we're breaking two ex-top prospects. One with a lot of major league time in Kevin Gausman, and one still getting his feet wet in Tyler Beede Ownership is based […]

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 […]

Brandon Woodruff Likely Out Six Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) is likely going to be sidelined six weeks. Woodruff strained his oblique during Sunday's contest, and the MRI showed significant damage. This is a shame because Woodruff was having a breakout campaign for the Brewers. It's unclear who is going to take the spot in the rotation, but […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's schedule in Major League Baseball has a total of 11 games starting after 7:05 p.m. ET. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. 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 […]

Barrel Risers & Fallers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 17)

It's been a while since we looked at the Barrel leaderboard, so let's go back to this telling metric. For a detailed explanation of what makes a Barrel so valuable, click here to revisit my first article on the matter. Many of the leaders have maintained their status, such as Gary Sanchez, Mike Trout, Joey Gallo, […]

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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

The urgency is definitely picking up around baseball, and it tends to every year once the fun and fanfare of the All-Star break are in the rear-view mirror. You could smell the pungent aroma in the air over the past week. A few trades were completed, a few key players went down with injuries of […]

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 […]