Lorenzo Cain Sitting Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Colorado. It's just a normal day of rest for Cain and he should be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. Cain has been decent so far this season with a .294 average with 19 steals, but the eight home […]
Trey Mancini (1B/OF, BAL) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini came busting into the league in 2017 hitting .293 with 24 HR and 78 RBI. He was given a hard dose of reality in 2018, as he is hitting a terribly low .231, pulled down partially […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a 12-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, along with no Coors Field, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing […]
Jonathan Schoop to Brewers - Fantasy Impact
The Milwaukee Brewers appear to be trying to build an infield of sluggers who had a good 2017. They recently acquired Mike Moustakas from the Royals, who is struggling to live up to his 2018 form, and now they have added former Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop. They both join Travis Shaw who also appears to be […]
Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 19
Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]
Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 19
The deals are finally done, or at least most of the ones that matter. You've probably read our MLB Trade Deadline breakdown by now, but it's time to get deeper by looking at some of the names that weren't making headline news over the past week. Scouting players who may be undervalued and re-assessing players who […]
Ryan Braun is Out of the Lineup Friday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers stacked up on hitters during the last couple of weeks, so Braun is just the odd man out on Friday. Eric Thames will play right field and bat seventh against righty German Marquez. […]
Jace Fry (RP, CWS) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: After the Chicago White Sox shipped closer Joakim Soria to the Milwaukee Brewers on July 26th, a big window of high-leverage opportunity opened up in the South Side's bullpen. This has created a volatile closer situation between pitchers like Juan Minaya, Luis Avilan, and […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a 14-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, along with no Coors Field, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing […]
MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 19
With the non-waiver trade deadline now a few days behind us, we can confidently say: "a lot happened." But, seemingly more so than other trade deadlines in previous seasons, this time around we can also say: "a lot didn't happen." Zach Britton changed teams, to a team that absolutely no one suspected. Brad Hand changed […]
Holds Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 19
Well, that was a fun trade deadline! While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire in Week 19. One-inning middle relievers are the constant sources for holds and specialists can manage to secure a hold even with one […]
Zach Davies Likely To Make Two More Rehab Starts
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) got through his rehab start on Wednesday without any physical setbacks, but he's likely to make at least two more rehab starts in the minors before returning from the disabled list. Davies hasn't pitched in a big league game since May 29, so the Brewers are making sure […]
Mike Moustakas is Out on Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (rest) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Moustakas is not in the starting lineup because the Brewers are facing left-handed Clayton Kershaw. However, Travis Shaw who is left-handed will replace Moustakas at third base and bat sixth. It appears the two are going to split time at […]
Champ or Chump: Tommy Pham and Brian Dozier
The Trade Deadline has passed, but the dust is yet to settle for fantasy purposes. The Brewers acquired Jonathan Schoop to apparently share two positions with Travis Shaw and Mike Moustakas. You probably don't want to count on anybody in the timeshare until it's clear how often everyone will play. Jonathan Villar figures to get […]
Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 18)
The calendar has turned to August and we still have yet to see some of the big-name prospects that were expected to come up this season. Yes, Kyle Tucker, Willie Calhoun, Juan Soto, and Willy Adames have all made their debuts this season but I seriously doubt that we will see any more of the […]
MLB Trade Deadline: Analysis and Fantasy Implications
The 2018 version of the MLB Trade Deadline was one of the most memorable in recent years. With players being dealt left and right, multiple teams around the league have changed the identity of their franchise for the present and future. With so much movement going on, the fantasy baseball landscape has taken a major […]
Power Risers/Fallers for Week 18: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Week 18 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has blown by into August and the MLB trade deadline has passed, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or […]
Kevin Gausman To The Braves - Fantasy Implications
With so many big-name players changing teams this trade deadline Kevin Gausman may fly under the radar. On the surface, he doesn’t look like much, with a 5-8 record and 4.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 7.55 K/9 in 21 starts with Baltimore this season. However, this move to Atlanta could be exactly what Gausman needs […]
Brent Suter Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in Cincinnati. He will be out for the rest of this year and could miss most, if not all, of 2019. Suter started out the year as a nice surprise but eventually faded before he landed on the disabled list. The lefty […]
Tyler Saladino The Odd Man Out
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday to make room for second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was acquired from the Orioles on Tuesday. Saladino was hitting .259 with four home runs and 15 RBI on the season for the Brewers, but the team's infield is much too crowded now after the […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/1/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
The dust has finally settled on a pretty crazy Trade Deadline day. New faces in new places! Anywho, we've got a classic split-slate Wednesday on our hands with five afternoon games and six being played under the lights. Due to the more lucrative options being in the Main slate tonight, I'm going to concentrate this […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups
There are 11 games today, but they range from 1 PM to 10 PM. DraftKings has broken these games down into two slates, containing five and six games. This article will focus more on the larger six game slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings […]
2018 Prospects - Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 18)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. What a crazy week it has been! The trade deadline passed with […]
Week 18 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 18! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 18, and […]
Brad Miller Released After Jonathan Schoop Trade
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brad Miller has been released after the Brewers made the move for Jonathan Schoop. Miller was acquired for Ji-Man Choi earlier in the season and now with the very crowded infield that the Brewers have, there is no room for Miller. He holds no fantasy value, even if he signs with a […]
Jonathan Schoop Could See Time At Shortstop
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was acquired from the Orioles on Tuesday, is expected to be activated on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell hinted that Schoop could be seeing some starts at shortstop. "I do think you’ll see him at shortstop," Counsell said. "It’s something that we’ve thought of that’s a possibility, for sure." […]
Jimmy Nelson Cleared To Throw Breaking Pitches
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) was cleared to start throwing breaking pitches after visiting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday. Nelson has been throwing off a mound but has yet to progress to throwing in game-like situations. The right-hander has yet to pitch in a game this year but could return to the […]
Orioles Get Jonathan Villar And Prospects For Jonathan Schoop
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired shortstop Jonathan Villar and prospects Luis Ortiz and Jean Carmona in a deal for Jonathan Schoop. Villar has struggled for playing time in 2018, but is just two seasons removed from a 62 stolen base campaign. If the Orioles give him regular playing time he is worth a pickup. Outside […]
Brewers Acquire Jonathan Schoop
After showing interest earlier in the day, the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly acquired Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop. The Orioles will receive Jonathan Villar as well as prospects Luis Ortiz and Jean Carmona. Milwaukee recently moved slugger Travis Shaw to second, so it's unclear where Schoop might play. However, Schoop has looked strong on […]
Brewers Discussing Trade For Jonathan Schoop
The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly in talks with the Baltimore Orioles to acquire second baseman Jonathan Schoop. Milwaukee has already traded for Mike Moustakas and has moved Travis Shaw to second base. If they acquire Schoop, perhaps Shaw moves back to third with Moustakas playing short, or perhaps the current Oriole is tasked with moving […]