Wade Miley (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Somehow, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley has worked around a poor 11-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 17 ⅓ IP this season (4/4 pre-injury, 7/7 post-injury) to post a 1.76 ERA so far. The 3.96 FIP is fine, but the 5.00 xFIP and 5.54 […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 17)

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your all-star break. I certainly enjoyed mine; it gave me a chance to think about how to approach rookies and prospects for the rest of the season and get an extended look at some top-tier MiLB talent in the futures game. Particularly, Seuly Matias and Taylor Trammell caught my […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - RP Trade Candidates (Week 17)

Welcome back to Rotoballer's series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. We've rolled over the All-Star break and the trade deadline is fast approaching. With […]

Domingo Santana Pulled From Minor League Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana was pulled out of his game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. With trade rumors swirling, Santana could be involved in a deal. Santana was sent to the minors in late June after hitting .249 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 189 at-bats. With a stacked outfield, he […]

Brewers Have Checked In On Matt Harvey

The Milwaukee Brewers have checked in on Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Reds don't appear to be in active talks with the Brewers, and Milwaukee views Harvey as a fallback option if their other pursuits aren't fruitful. Harvey has reinvented himself a bit since landing with the Reds, […]

Zach Davies Has Another Setback

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (back) had another setback in his recovery and will head for an MRI exam instead of starting his rehab assignment on Thursday. Davies hasn't pitched in a game since late May and hadn't really been effective before that with a 5.23 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 43 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/18): MLB DFS Lineup

There are 12 total games today, but they are broken into two slates. There is an eight game early slate and a four game late slate. This article will focus around the early slate, as there are significantly more options to choose from on that slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/25/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It feels like forever since we've had a solid Early Only slate on a Wednesday, and so the MLB scheduling gods have finally graced us with one. Unfortunately, the Main slate is not as meaty, but we can work with it. FanDuel has split it up such that there are eight games in the Early […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Those of you with trade deadlines that mirror the MLB's better strap up and prepare to hit the phones over the next week, because while eventually we'll get some exciting September call-ups and I do really like some of these names, I know that some need a bigger jump than these guys can give. Except for […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 17)

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. Several of the top trade chips have already been moved so far […]

Ryan Braun Not in the Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Eric Thames will bat first and play right field, while Jesus Aguilar bats cleanup and plays first base against righty Jeremy Hellickson. Braun has struggled this season, but part of it has been his inability […]

Nate Orf And Brandon Woodruff Sent To Triple-A

With the Milwaukee Brewers activating Eric Thames and Junior Guerra off of the disabled list, the team has sent second baseman/outfielder Nate Orf and starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff to Triple-A. Orf has hit 0.95 with a home run and stolen base at the major league level in 2018. Woodruff has pitched to a 2-0 record […]

Eric Thames Activated From Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames has been activated from the disabled list. He has been out since July 13 as he dealt with a hamstring injury. Thames is hitting .250 on the season with 13 home runs, 28 RBI and five stolen bases. While he has been displaced at first base by Jesus Aguilar, […]

Junior Guerra Returns To Mound Against Nationals

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra has been activated from the disabled list and will start on Tuesday against the Nationals. He's been out since July 13 with a forearm injury. Guerra has pitched to a 6-6 record on the season with a 3.23 ERA and a 96/29 K/BB ratio. Guerra has looked sharp in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/18): MLB DFS Lineup

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/24/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Tuesday slate, featuring 14 games. There are players that can be used at all of the price ranges, including pitchers and hitters. There are also plenty of teams that look worthy of stacking at this point. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB 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 […]

Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]

Eric Thames Expected to Come Off DL Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) said he's ready to come off the disabled list when his 10-day stint expires on Tuesday. Thames has missed six straight games, but could be back in the lineup for their next game. That would be a huge addition with Jesus Aguilar (hamstring) sitting out right now. Fantasy […]

Keon Broxton Will Lead Off Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton will bat first and play right field against Nationals' lefty Gio Gonzalez on Monday. Jesus Aguilar (hamstring) is sitting out, so Ryan Braun will move from the outfield to first base for this contest. Broxton is hitting .100/.308/.250 at home this season. He's in a favorable part of the batting […]

Jesus Aguilar Out Again on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (hamstring) will sit out his second straight game on Monday. Aguilar was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to cramping in both his hamstrings. It does not sounds too serious, but the Brewers want to be cautious with Aguilar. Ryan Braun will bat cleanup and play first base against lefty […]

Zach Davies Throwing Live Batting Practice

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (back, shoulder) is set to throw live batting practice on Monday. Davies hasn't pitched in a major league game May 29 and will likely need at least several rehab outings before he's cleared to rejoin the rotation. The Brewers can't wait for his return, as Brent Suter (elbow) is […]

Brent Suter Likely Undergoing Tommy John Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter (arm) has a torn ulnar collateral ligament and is likely headed towards Tommy John surgery. Suter landed on the disabled list earlier this month due to forearm tightness. Assuming Suter does undergo surgery, then he likely won't be back until 2020. It sounds like it is safe to go […]

Brewers Eyeing Mike Moustakas

The Milwaukee Brewers are eyeing Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas after they lost out on Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado, according to MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi. Milwaukee is "interested in Mike Moustakas, despite the fact that he's not an ideal fit with Travis Shaw and Jesus Aguilar on the infield corners." There is […]

Brewers Asking About Kevin Gausman, Jonathan Schoop

The Milwaukee Brewers have asked about Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and second baseman Jonathan Schoop, according to sources. The Brewers are looking to add as they chase a division title. Both Gausman and Schoop have been disappointing for fantasy owners this year, but they'd both gain fantasy value moving to a contending club […]

Chris Archer, Zach Britton Being Eyed By Brewers

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer and Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton are reportedly being targeting by the Milwaukee Brewers. According to Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers — who were in on the Manny Machado sweepstakes — have turned their attention to upgrading their pitching staff. The Brewers are currently trying to keep up with the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s a 13-game slate on Monday, which gives us a higher than usual amount of players to work with at the beginning of the week. There are five games on the schedule with an over/under of at least nine total runs. The OAK/TEX matchup leads the way with 11 total runs between them. As I […]

Eric Thames Could Return Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list on Monday, but the Brewers won't know if that'll happen until he tests his hamstring on Monday. “It’s a possibility,” manager Craig Counsell said. “He’ll participate in live BP with (pitcher) Zach (Davies) tomorrow, take some live swings. He’ll […]

Brent Suter Expected To Go Back On DL

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he expects starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) to go back on the disabled list for the second time with a left forearm strain. Suter will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of his injury. The left-hander allowed six runs on eight hits over just three innings against […]

More Forearm Tightness For Brent Suter

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) left his start early with left forearm tightness on Sunday. It's the same injury that landed him on the disabled list before the All-Star break, and he seems primed to go back on the DL this time around. Suter had allowed six runs in three innings to the […]