Jeremy Jeffress (RP, MIL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Jeffress is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Monday's game against the Cardinals. While he will likely be eased back into action, the veteran figures to see some save chances once he's up to speed. It's true that Josh Hader […]

Brewers Acquire David Freitas

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher David Freitas from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-leaguer Sal Biasi on Sunday. Freitas will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate in San Antonio. He was also added to the 40-man roster, with the team transferring closer Corey Knebel (elbow) from the 10-day to 60-day injured list. Freitas is […]

Ryan Braun Taking A Day Off Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ben Gamel gets the nod in left field and is batting seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling. Gamel is batting .280 (7-for-25) with no home runs and just one RBI on the season for Milwaukee. While he could certainly do some […]

Jeremy Jeffress' Rehab Assignment Looks To Be Over

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) is traveling to Milwaukee on Sunday, so his rehab assignment could be over. Jeffress could be activated from the injured list on Monday and join the team's bullpen to help Josh Hader and company in the later innings. Jeffress didn't exactly perform all that well in the minor […]

Week 3 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

Mid-April means trends are rounding into form and you can start to believe in stats, aren't you excited? Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 3. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In case you missed it, this is our sixth year now […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/14/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a full slate of 15 games today, and FanDuel has a main slate and an all day slate that both start at 1:05 pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/14/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players […]

Travis Shaw Back On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (hand) is back in the lineup on Saturday at third base and is hitting seventh against Dodgers left-handed starter Caleb Ferguson. Shaw injured his hand on Wednesday and hadn't started since. The Dodgers are rolling with a bullpen day Saturday evening, so Ferguson might only go an inning or […]

Is Ryan Braun Worth Buying Low?

Ryan Braun is 35 years old and playing in his 13th season manning left field for the Milwaukee Brewers (though he played solely at third base his rookie year, when he slashed an unbelievable .324/.370/.634 with 34 homers, 97 RBI, and 15 steals). He faced an uphill battle in his pursuit to put the reputation-damaging PED […]

Shake It Off - Bad Starts to Ignore

We are two weeks into the season, and panic has already ensued. The ebbs and flows of a 162-game season get overlooked as the day-to-day struggles of your fantasy team begin to mount. There are certainly some players whose struggles might carry on into the rest of the season, but I am here to pull […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 3

Two weeks in, how's your season going? Are you still hunting the waiver wire or are you already making plans for 2020? Well if you're still reading this, let's assume you're still in the hunt and want to know which two-start pitchers to snag this week. Before we dive into this week's list, we'll do […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/13/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to my first article at RotoBaller. I’m thrilled to be part of the team and look forward to giving our readers some quality advice. With games being spread out throughout the day, we’re going to provide numerous FanDuel plays to help anyone who wants to play either slate. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Travis Shaw Out Friday

As expected, Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw will not play Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hernan Perez will slip into the starting lineup, playing second base and batting seventh. Shaw exited Wednesday's game after getting hit in the hand, later being diagnosed with a hand contusion. The 28-year-old has struggled mightily early on […]

Brandon Woodruff (SP, MIL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: A quick glance at Woodruff's numbers through his first three starts isn't going to make you run to the waiver wire. He boasts a 6.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP after giving up four earned runs in each of his last two […]

Sauceda's Slants - Take Action on Early Season Trends

Someone recently DM’d me on Twitter asking where I’ve been. Where had my writing gone? I must admit, I was flattered that someone enjoyed my work and was curious why we hadn’t seen more. So what? Why am I telling you this? All for the glorification of my massive ego? (And perhaps to suggest you’re […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 2 Waiver Wire

If the first two weeks are any indication, this should be a good baseball season. There are fans of some teams that may dispute that claim, and as a Marlins fan myself...well, bullpens have been crazy haven't they? Smart baseball minds have been saying for years that a team's best relief pitcher shouldn't be pigeonholed […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts - Week 3

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/15 - 4/21. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/12/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an exciting day full of 13 games this Friday, with two slates to choose from on FanDuel. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/12/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/12/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s a funny thing about early in the baseball season. Some trends might just carry on all year, and they are easy to accept, but what do you do when a star stumbles out of the gate? It may be one thing when it’s older guys like Albert Pujols and Robinson Cano because age catches […]

Finding the Next Josh Hader - Undervalued Relievers with Legit Upside

As the reliever game in the Majors has changed over the past few years, so must the fantasy community. With the growth of players like Josh Hader, Andrew Miller, and Ryan Pressly, the number of fastball-slider relievers, who can pitch multiple-innings, offer new chances to rack up Ks and holds. While not off to a […]

Week 2 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

Baseball is in full swing, didn't you miss it? Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 2. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 2, which will be updated as rotations are announced and […]

Champ or Chump - Corbin Burnes and Trent Thornton

By this point of the season, you probably have some injuries, under-performances, or squandered sleeper picks cluttering your roster. You're also probably intrigued by a few potential breakouts on the waiver wire. Who should you keep moving forward, and who should you pick up with any newfound roster spots? This column seeks to answer that […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another Thursday split slate for us to break down here in this article. The opening slate kicks off at 12:35 with the Athletics @ Orioles, before handing over to the late at 7:10 pm when the Blue Jays and Red Sox face off. Oakland is the biggest favorites on the early slate but there are […]

Travis Shaw Suffers Hand Contusion

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the second inning on Wednesday. He left the game early, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised if he misses a game or two, but it'll help that the Brewers have the day […]

Yasmani Grandal Homers Twice Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBI and three runs in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Grandal got off to a slow start but has really been showing signs of life recently, as his average now sits at .364. Grandal has potential to be a top-three catching option this year […]

Mike Moustakas Homers In Loss Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and two walks in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Moustakas is still batting just .211, but the four home runs are nice to see. Considering where he was drafted, Moustakas still can provide some upside at the second base […]

Freddy Peralta Hammered In Loss Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave up seven runs on eight hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 innings on Tuesday against the Angels. The good news is that Peralta maintained his strikeout rate and struck out five Angels. Peralta was dominant his last start out, and just needs to work on being […]

Take Advantage of Your Competitors' Early Season Panic Attack

You are a savvy fantasy manager. You’re committed. Patient. You have the gumption to see a task to the end. You don’t have shaky nerves. You don’t run at the first sign of controversy. You lean in and charge forward. Unfortunately, or maybe I should say fortunately, not all fantasy players are created equal. How […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with four day games with first pitch between 1:10 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:40 p.m., and nine games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/10/19): MLB DFS Lineups

There are two decent slates for Wednesday, but we'll only be focusing on one of them. The early slate features four games, which is enough to comfortably player, while the later slate features nine games. With over twice as many games, the late slate is the one we'll be focusing on, and the better fantasy […]