Ryan Braun Not in Friday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun left Wednesday's game with calf tightness and the ailment will keep him out against the Pirates on Friday. Domingo Santana will slide into his right field spot while Jesus Aguilar starts at first base. Thankfully, the injury does not seem very serious and he should be back in just a […]

Jorge Lopez Called Up To Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has been called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs as a response to Zach Davies being added to the 10-day disabled list. Davies will most likely not be out for any longer than the 10 days on the DL, so Lopez will fill in as a bullpen arm with the […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 5

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Orlando Arcia (SS, MIL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is only hitting .228 this season, but has posted back-to-back multi-hit games and has two stolen base attempts in his last four games. He had a double and an RBI on Wednesday, after finishing 3-for-4 with a […]

MLB Closers and Saves Targets for Week 6

It was quite an eventful week in bullpens across the league as some bullpens got a shot in the arm while others got a punch in the face. A closer landed on the disabled list, someone set a record by striking out all eight batters he faced, and we finally got some clarity from a […]

Zach Davies Lands on 10-Day Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) is headed to the 10-day disabled list on Thursday. The Brewers are calling the issue right rotator cuff inflammation. He will miss his scheduled start on Saturday, but is only expected to miss one start. The team will make a corresponding roster move on Friday.

Stephen Vogt Hits Home Run in Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a home run in his first rehab game with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. Vogt is definitely one of the better hitting catchers in the game currently and looks to be on the right track for return with a home run. When returning, Jett Bandy will most […]

Boone Logan Has Hitless Outing In Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (shoulder) pitched one inning with no hits while striking out two in the rehab appearance with Double-A affiliate Biloxi Shuckers. This is good news for Logan, as it looks like he is pitching well and may be ready to go soon. He will most likely get another rehab appearance […]

Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller's Staff League

Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. It warrants constant monitoring and tinkering to fully optimize your lineup, and the innings restrictions per roster slot certainly force you to make some […]

Preseason Sleepers Yet to Awaken - Hitters

If you are going to win a championship in your fantasy baseball league, you typically need to hit on at least a couple of sleeper selections during your draft. Anyone who took a shot on Ozzie Albies, Gerrit Cole, or Patrick Corbin have an enormous advantage on the rest of their league due to the […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 4

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Jeremy Jeffress Continues Solid 2018 Season With Second Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress went two innings on Wednesday, giving up a run and a hit in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Josh Hader had just pitched 2 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts on Tuesday, so he was given the day off, and Jeffress was given another chance to lock down […]

Christian Yelich Breaks Out Of Slump With Home Run And Double

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. After going 1-for-15 against the Chicago Cubs and 2-for-8 against the Kansas City Royals in the series before the Cubs, he finished the Reds series with a 5-for-13 line, including the aforementioned […]

Jesus Aguilar Continues To Excel With Increased Starts

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a run in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Ever since Eric Thames went down with a UCL tear in his thumb on April 25, Aguilar has had to make more starts at first base and has excelled since doing so. Aguilar hit a home […]

Wade Miley Allows Only One Run in Brewers Debut

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley went six innings on Wednesday, giving up three hits, one run and three walks while striking out four in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Miley joined the team in spring training on a minor league deal and impressed enough to earn himself a spot in the starting […]

Ryan Braun Exits Wednesday With Calf Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun exited the game on Wednesday after his calf tightened up in the sixth inning. Brett Phillips replaced him and nothing was really mentioned until after the game. This isn't the first calf injury for Braun, as he's already had one this year, and he's been sidelined numerous times for calf […]

Travis Shaw's X-Rays Come Back Negative On Foot

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (foot) exited the game on Wednesday after fouling a pitch off his right foot and was diagnosed with a foot contusion. The X-rays came back negative, so there isn't any collateral or serious damage, and Brewers manager Craig Counsell believes Shaw will be ready to go on Friday. It […]

Corey Knebel To Make First Rehab Appearance Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel will make his first rehab appearance with Double-A Biloxi on Thursday. The Brewers closer's return is highly anticipated, even though the Brewers bullpen has been pretty good without him, as they are third in the league in bullpen ERA at 2.43. He will most likely return to closing duties while […]

Travis Shaw Leaves Game Wednesday With Foot Contusion

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw left Wednesday's game after fouling a pitch off his foot. The Brewers have officially diagnosed him with a right foot contusion. However, he'll most likely undergo further testing so they know the timeline and injury to an extent. Hernan Perez replaced Shaw at third base for the game and […]

Josh Hader Named NL Reliever Of The Month

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader has been named National League Reliever of the Month for the months of March and April. During this stretch, Hader has pitched to a 1.00 ERA and 0.47 WHIP in 18 innings of work with an astonishing 39 strikeouts. While he will most certainly return to a middle-relief role […]

Lorenzo Cain Will Rest On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) will sit out on Wednesday against Luis Castillo and the Cincinnati Reds. This is just a customary rest day and he will be back in the lineup Thursday. He will more than likely get a pinch-hit situation for the pitcher, however, he is best suited on the bench Wednesday […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a plethora of games that are going to be played today, but they are broken down into two slates. The early slate is more than playable, but I'll be focusing on the later slate here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/2/18. […]

Early Season Trade Etiquette for Fantasy Baseball

How does the old saying go? If you can not find the idiot in the room, it might be you? That works for fantasy owners as well. If you cannot see the annoying trader in a league, it just might be you. Fantasy baseball is a game with owners trying to win, so no strategy […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 5)

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. The prospect promotions continue to roll in. First it was Gleyber Torres […]

Chase Anderson Earns Win Despite Rough Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went 5 1/3 innings pitched, giving up six hits, four runs, and four walks while striking out four in the 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Anderson didn't necessarily display his control in this start, as he ended up putting 10 runners on base for the game, which is […]

Oliver Drake Has Been Designated For Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Oliver Drake has been designated for assignment to make room for starter Wade Miley on the major league roster. Brent Suter is already moving to the bullpen to make room for Miley in the rotation. For Drake, if nobody makes a waiver claim on him, he will report to the Brewers […]

Wade Miley Called Up From Double-A For Wednesday Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley has been called up to the Brewers after being added to the 40-man roster. The Brewers made the decision to buy Miley's contract, and he will start against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He spent a bit of spring training and the entire season so far recovering from a […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets For May 2

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be available […]

Orlando Arcia Bounces Back With Three-Hit Game

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 3-for-4 with a run in the 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds. This was the game that Arcia needed as he looked like he was continuing to struggle, only going 1-for-15 in his last five starts. The game now bumps up his batting average from .190 to .216 in […]

Jeremy Jeffress Retires Five Batters For First Save Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress went 1 2/3 innings pitched with one strikeout and a save in the 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Jeffress continues to pitch with excellence this year, and it looks like the Brewers are starting to trust him in bigger situations. In the eighth with Billy Hamilton at third […]