Peter Alonso Continues Assault on League

The Mets continued their hot streak on Sunday, beating the Royals 11-5 as Peter Alonso continued to destroy major league pitching, collecting three hits as well as his 40th home run of the year. This is after Alonso had three hits on Saturdays and five on Thursday. A prohibitive favorite to win the National League […]

J.D. Davis is Sidelined on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder J.D. Davis (calf) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Davis is battling right calf tightness and will miss his second game in a row. It sounds like the injury is day-to-day, so he shouldn't land on the injured list. Aaron Altherr will play […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 21

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 18th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Sunday slate ahead of us with all 30 teams in action. This afternoon's games start at 1:05pm ET. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/18/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday Baseball! We have nine games on the main slate with plenty of options one the mound and at the plate. The season is winding down and every game seems to mean just a bit more now. We'll have to decide what teams really need to win and what teams are fine with […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

Time marches on, and with it the 2019 fantasy baseball season. With playoffs looming in head-to-head leagues, rotisserie formats barreling toward crunch time, and trade deadlines either near or already behind us, outmaneuvering your rivals on the waiver wire is of the utmost importance. Good thing you're reading this column, eh? A reminder before we […]

The Cut List (Week 21) - Time to Let Go?

Thank you to Austyn Varney for filling in at the Cut List last week. Crunch time is approaching. If you're like me, you have multiple leads that are evaporating before your eyes, because fantasy baseball is never easy. Moments that require quick action can strike at any time. If your trade deadline has passed, the […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of August means the light at the end of the fantasy baseball's season tunnel is coming into view. A lot can change over the final month-plus, but you should have a concrete idea of how you're either staving off the competition or […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 21 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

J.D. Davis Leaves Early on Friday

New York Mets outfielder J.D. Davis (calf) was forced to leave early during Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Davis suffered left calf tightness while attempting to run out a play in the eighth inning. He's considered day-to-day at the moment, so he might not suit up for Saturday's contest. He's been hot at […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday sees another split slate with six games in the afternoon and nine in the evening. The evening slate is the featured one and that is where our attentions lie. The Red Sox are the favorites on this slate in a big way but Eduardo Rodriguez has a tendency to struggle negating his value. The […]

NASCAR Prop Picks for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race - Monkey Knife Fight

Good morning RotoBallers! In case you haven't heard, Monkey Knife Fight now features NASCAR! Here are our recommendations to get started for the night race at Bristol on Saturday. The checkered flag drops for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at 7:30 pm ET. Editor's Note: Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight have released […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 17th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

MLB Betting Expert Picks (8/17/19): Moneylines, Totals

Welcome to the Saturday, Aug. 17th edition of RotoBaller's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. Last Tuesday's Picks: 2-1 (66.7%) +65 Year-to-Date: 35-23 (60.3%) +987 In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for […]

Brandon Nimmo Begins Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) was set to start his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Friday, and the team will play it by ear in deciding how long it'll be before he returns to the majors. Nimmo went on the injured list on May 22 and would be a welcomed left-handed […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/16/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

The Star Shootout on Monkey Knife Fight offers many compelling matchups, and it even includes two of the hottest players in the game including Ronald Acuna Jr. and Aristides Aquino going head to head! One note of caution though is that even stars that have been very productive this season aren’t automatically going to provide […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Joining Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a deal with shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria on Friday, according to a source. In corresponding moves, the Braves are optioning infielder Johan Camargo and outfielder Adam Duvall and recalling pitcher Bryse Wilson from Triple-A Gwinnett. With Dansby Swanson (foot) missing 22 games with a right foot contusion and no timetable for […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday August 16th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 16th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are no early Friday games today, so we've got a loaded main slate at 7:05pm ET with all 30 teams in action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/16/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and […]

Amed Rosario Picks Up Five Hits From Leadoff Spot

Alongside first baseman Peter Alonso, New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario led the charge in Atlanta as the road squad broke out for 10 runs in a victory. The 23-year-old recorded five hits, scored four runs and drove in a run himself in a 10-8 victory. Rosario is now batting .366 since the All-Star break, […]

Peter Alonso Ties NL Home Run Rookie Record

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso clobbered his 39th home run Thursday night, tying the National League record for most home runs in a season by a rookie, and there's still 42 games left to play. The 24-year-old had a 5-for-5 performance, driving in six runs as the Mets prevailed, 10-8 over the Braves […]

Marcus Stroman Wins First Game With Mets

The third time was the charm for New York Mets starter Marcus Stroman, as he finally picked up a win with his new club. After a couple of no-decisions since arriving in New York just before last month's trade deadline, the 28-year-old allowed two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work, giving up four […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, August 16th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings. We have a full 15-game slate on our hands with plenty to dive into. At pitcher, there isn't much to love, but we'll have to find a couple guys that can make it enough to at least work. The real fun comes with the bats, where we may see […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 20 Waiver Wire

It wasn't a huge week in terms of bullpen news, which was actually kind of nice after two weeks of shuffling and hustling throughout Major League Baseball's bullpens. There were some smaller things that happened this week though, that could lead to bigger news down the road. Some trade deadline acquisitions don't look like they're […]

Jed Lowrie, Brandon Nimmo Nearing Returns

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (calf) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) both took live batting practice on Wednesday and are getting close to returning. Lowrie hasn't yet made his Mets debut this year and has dealt with knee, side and calf injuries along the way. Nimmo hasn't played since May 20 due to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/19): MLB DFS Lineups

A reasonably quiet Thursday greets us, with only 10 games in total. Two of those games fall in the afternoon with eight games making up a very interesting featured slate on DraftKings. Thre are no massive stand out favorites on the featured slate, with the Reds and Yankees the biggest favorite at -160. The totals […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 20

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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, August 15th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]