Mets In Contact With Rays About Rich Hill

The New York Mets have reportedly been in recent contact with the Tampa Bay Rays about trading for starting pitcher Rich Hill, according to Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. Hill has been solid for the Rays and fantasy managers in 2021, posting a 3.87 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 91:36 K: BB across 95 1/3 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! There are 14 games on tap for the beginning of the weekend, with some interstate showdowns and classic rivalries headlining the schedule. Things start on the East Coast, where the Nationals and Orioles battle it out. Then it continues in Texas between the Rangers and Astros before ending on the West Coast […]

MLB Betting Picks for Friday 7/23 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Following last Friday's sweep, we were close to repeating that feat on Saturday. The Marlins and Phillies hit the under comfortably, playing out a rain-delays six-run game. Nathan Eovaldi struck out six Yankees in a rain-shortened game to hit the over but the Mets and Pirates broke our hearts. Taking under nine total runs, things […]

Tour of Shame - Catcher's Corner Episode 15

Eric (@SamskiNYC) and Sami (@Believe_Sami) talk to Toby (@batflipcrazy) about his biggest takeaways and lessons from his last few years of NFBC success before diving into discussing recent rookie call-ups and second-half rebound candidates, discussing names like Akil Baddoo, Jorge Soler, Aaron Nola, Kenta Maeda, and Pete Alonso. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Jacob deGrom Plays Catch On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) was seen playing catch at Citi Field on Thursday morning. SNY Tweeted out a video of the Mets star tossing the ball around. The throwing session was his first workout since he landed on the injured list with forearm tightness this past Sunday. We haven't received an […]

Bullpen Report: Gearing Up for the Trade Deadline

With the All-Star game behind us we are now entering the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season. The truth is, the second half is really when leagues are won or lost. Sure, you could have had a great first half, but as my brother likes to quote from his favorite movie - no body […]

Jeff McNeil Leaves Wednesday's Game Due To Fatigue

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning. After the game, Mets manager Luis Rojas told reporters that McNeil wasn't hurt, but was instead just dealing with fatigue. The removal came after McNeil attempted to run out a ground ball and there was […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 18

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

Dominic Smith Belts Grand Slam On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in the Mets 7-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon. Smith, who has had a rough season, has been hitting consistently of late, showing signs of power as well. Over his last seven games, he is hitting .280/.379/.600 with […]

Marcus Stroman Throws Eight Scoreless Innings In Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed one hit and one walk while striking out seven across eight scoreless innings on Wednesday, as he earned the win in a 7-0 victory against the Reds. It was his best start in the month of July, as he is now 7-8 with a 2.59 ERA, 1.08 […]

Robert Stock Placed On Injured List Wednesday

The New York Mets placed right-hander Robert Stock (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain that caused him to leave his start early on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Infielder Travis Blankenhorn and right-hander Nick Tropeano were recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and right-hander Geoff Hartlieb was optioned to Syracuse […]

J.D. Davis Not In Wednesday's Lineup

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday. Davis has provided some strong fantasy production when on the field for the Mets, hitting .357 with a .455 on-base percentage and four home runs in 66 plate appearances this season. He's started the last four games at third for […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/21/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome to Week 17 of the MLB season, RotoBallers! Week 16 was a short one with the All-Star Break and the postponed contest on Thursday night, but we just about broke even over the weekend, losing 0.8 units on the juice with some tough beats. Now we have a new start to a new week […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Second Half Preview

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. I have covered both Statcast and Fangraphs metrics to help identify hidden value as well as sell-high candidates. The […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xBACON Leaderboard

Who doesn't love xBACON? Rather than the extra crispy version of your favorite breakfast meat, it's actually an expected statistic that measures Batting Average on CONtact, but you already knew that. The purpose of using xBACON is to get a better sense of whether a player's BABIP is truly "deserved" or not based on the […]

Two More Hits For James McCann On Tuesday

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Reds on Tuesday. McCann is now hitting .304/.385/.435 over his last seven games (23 at-bats) with one home run, three RBI, and five runs scored. McCann makes for a decent streaming option in one-catcher formats and […]

Pete Alonso Homers Again On Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-5 with a solo home run on Tuesday in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Reds in Cincinnati. Alonso has now hit safely in all five games since the All-Star break and has homered in two straight games. He is now 8-for-22 (.364) with two home runs, […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DK while mentioning plays for the 3-game Early Only slate on FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both […]

Carlos Carrasco Lit Up In Tuesday’s Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) allowed five earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one across 1 2/3 innings during his rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. He gave up three hits, all home runs, and was removed from the game after 41 pitches. The 34-year-old was […]

Robert Stock Leaves Game With Hamstring Injury

Updating an earlier report, New York Mets starting pitcher Robert Stock (hamstring) exited his start on Tuesday night due to a right hamstring injury, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Stock made it through the first inning of Tuesday's outing against the Reds, and was throwing warm-up pitches in the second inning when he left […]

Tommy Hunter Might Not Return This Season

New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (back) might not return to action in 2021, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Hunter has been out since the end of May with a back injury, after making only four appearances this season. In eight scoreless innings of work, Hunter had allowed four hits […]

Robert Stock Exits Start After One Inning

New York Mets starting pitcher Robert Stock exited his start on Tuesday with a trainer in the bottom of the second inning, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Stock was seen throwing warm-up pitches on the mound in the second inning, but he would leave the game with a trainer before the first […]

Jose Peraza Lands On Injured List With Fractured Finger

New York Mets second baseman Jose Peraza (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured right middle finger, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Peraza appears to have suffered the injury at some point during Monday night's win over the Reds, in which he entered the game as a late-inning […]

Jacob deGrom Could Resume Throwing Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) is "improving," according to manager Luis Rojas. "Some of the tightness has diminished and some of the range of motion has gotten a little better." deGrom could resume throwing soon after going back to New York for additional treatment on his right arm. This is great news […]

David Peterson Close To Getting Back On A Mound

New York Mets left-hander David Peterson (oblique) is close to getting back on a mound as he recovers from a severe right oblique strain that he suffered near the end of June. It's good progress, but Peterson is still at least several weeks away from a return to the Mets. Given how decimated New York's […]

Jacob deGrom Reportedly Improving

According to New York Mets manager Luis Rojas, starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is improving and there is optimism that his stint on the injured list will not be prolonged. Rojas' statement comes after it was revealed earlier on Tuesday that deGrom has returned to New York for further evaluation on his right forearm. An […]

No Plans To Remove Edwin Diaz From Closer Role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas confirmed on Tuesday that there are no plans to remove relief pitcher Edwin Diaz from the closer role. Rojas stated that if the Mets run into a save situation and he is available, Diaz will get the call to close out the game. Diaz has blown three straight save […]

J.T. Ginn Promoted To High-A Brooklyn

New York Mets right-hander J.T. Ginn has been promoted from Single-A St. Lucie to High-A Brooklyn and will make his debut with Brooklyn on Saturday. The team's No. 2 pitching prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, went 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 35 strikeouts and 10 walks in 38 2/3 innings spanning eight starts […]

Robert Stock Starting Against Reds Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Robert Stock will make the start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets had been leaning towards giving Stock the spot start, but now it's official. Stock threw an inning for Triple-A Syracuse, so he probably won't have a very long leash in this one despite pitching six innings in […]

James McCann Homers Off Bench On Monday

Coming off the bench on Monday, New York Mets catcher James McCann went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in the Mets 15-11 win over the Reds. McCann was sitting in favor of catcher Tomas Nido for the second straight game after going for 0-for-11 over his previous three games. Called upon […]