Robinson Cano, Brandon Nimmo Sitting Against Southpaw

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Brandon Nimmo are both resting on Saturday against Braves left-handed starter Sean Newcomb. Jeff McNeil will start at the keystone and bat leadoff, while Keon Broxton is in left field and is batting sixth. J.D. Davis is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup on […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 3

Two weeks in, how's your season going? Are you still hunting the waiver wire or are you already making plans for 2020? Well if you're still reading this, let's assume you're still in the hunt and want to know which two-start pitchers to snag this week. Before we dive into this week's list, we'll do […]

Peter Alonso Sitting Out Friday

The red-hot New York Mets rookie Peter Alonso will sit out Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves as Dominic Smith gets a start at first and bats sixth. Alonso, 24, has taken baseball by storm, hitting .378 with six home runs and 17 RBI, leading all rookies in those categories. He was initially viewed […]

Zack Wheeler Looks to Bounce Back on Friday

New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler will look to get back on track Friday when he takes the mound on the road against the Atlanta Braves. Wheeler has struggled out of the gate, going 0-1 with a 10.24 ERA in two starts. Things won't get any easier for him on Friday, as the Braves sport […]

Edwin Diaz Records Fifth Save on Thursday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz locked down his fifth save of the season on Thursday in a win over the Atlanta Braves. Diaz allowed two hits, but struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth to seal the victory. So far this season, the flamethrower has done exactly what the Mets expected him to […]

Sauceda's Slants - Take Action on Early Season Trends

Someone recently DM’d me on Twitter asking where I’ve been. Where had my writing gone? I must admit, I was flattered that someone enjoyed my work and was curious why we hadn’t seen more. So what? Why am I telling you this? All for the glorification of my massive ego? (And perhaps to suggest you’re […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/12/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a massive 12-game slate tonight and there are options across the board at every position. There are stud pitchers, great stacks, and we should be in for a great night of baseball. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/12/19. The lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/12/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s a funny thing about early in the baseball season. Some trends might just carry on all year, and they are easy to accept, but what do you do when a star stumbles out of the gate? It may be one thing when it’s older guys like Albert Pujols and Robinson Cano because age catches […]

Finding the Next Josh Hader - Undervalued Relievers with Legit Upside

As the reliever game in the Majors has changed over the past few years, so must the fantasy community. With the growth of players like Josh Hader, Andrew Miller, and Ryan Pressly, the number of fastball-slider relievers, who can pitch multiple-innings, offer new chances to rack up Ks and holds. While not off to a […]

Week 2 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

Baseball is in full swing, didn't you miss it? Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 2. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 2, which will be updated as rotations are announced and […]

Peter Alonso Moonshot Seals Mets Win

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso seems to be running away with April's Rookie of the Month Award and he proved why once again Thursday night at SunTrust Park. Taking on the Atlanta Braves, Alonso recorded two hits and a walk, but it was his monster two-run home run that made the most impact. […]

Amed Rosario's Home Run Sparks Mets

Finding themselves trailing by a run early in Thursday's game in Atlanta, the New York Mets rebounded quickly, led by their young shortstop. Amed Rosario stepped up to the plate in the second inning and drilled a three-run shot, erasing New York's early deficit for good. It was one of two hits on the night […]

Steven Matz Records First Win

The New York Mets began their series with the Atlanta Braves with a win Thursday night behind the performance of starting pitcher Steven Matz. The 27-year-old recorded his first win of the season by producing a quality start, going seven innings and allowing just two runs on four hits, striking out eight. Matz trailed early […]

Todd Frazier's Return Is Imminent

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list "any day now," according to manager Mickey Callaway. Frazier played in nine innings in a rehab game on Thursday for Single-A St. Lucie and has appeared in back-to-back minor league games without issues. He's had 26 plate appearances and […]

Waiver Wire Strategy - Recycling Post-Hype Draft Sleepers

Fantasy baseball is very much a “what have you done for me lately” environment. If players are playing poorly, fantasy managers will give up on them. All too often players are getting dropped that have no business being on the waiver wire. Some guys are just down on their luck and end up tossed into […]

Contact Rate Risers & Fallers for Week 2 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 2! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Thursday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another Thursday split slate for us to break down here in this article. The opening slate kicks off at 12:35 with the Athletics @ Orioles, before handing over to the late at 7:10 pm when the Blue Jays and Red Sox face off. Oakland is the biggest favorites on the early slate but there are […]

Michael Conforto Drives In Three In Win

The New York Mets benefited from three walks with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night, but the offense still managed to produce themselves. Outfielder Michael Conforto led the way with three RBI, one coming as a result of a bases-loaded walk. He did record a hit, however, as he singled home two […]

Noah Syndergaard Picks Up First Win

The third time was the charm for New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard, as he finally picked up a win Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old went seven innings, allowing four runs on five hits, striking out seven. He was fantastic through the first seven innings, but he emerged for the eighth and […]

Jed Lowrie Not Close To Rehab Assignment

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee), who took on-field batting practice for the first time last weekend, is not close to going on a rehab assignment. He feels he must continue strengthening his legs before he moves to game action as he recovers from a sprained left knee capsule. “I don’t think we […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/10/19): MLB DFS Lineups

There are two decent slates for Wednesday, but we'll only be focusing on one of them. The early slate features four games, which is enough to comfortably player, while the later slate features nine games. With over twice as many games, the late slate is the one we'll be focusing on, and the better fantasy […]

Peter Alonso Goes Deep Twice In Defeat

While the New York Mets fell to the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night at Citi Field, their young rookie first baseman remained red-hot. Peter Alonso drove in three more runs in a 14-8 loss, smashing a pair of home runs. Alonso, 24, was batting second in the lineup, now having hit four home runs in his […]

Jacob deGrom Rocked In Unusual Performance

Looking to break his quality-starts streak with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was handed an ugly loss Tuesday night at Citi Field. The defending Cy Young winner only managed to go four innings, surrendering six runs on eight hits and serving up three home runs. The 30-year-old only walked […]

Todd Frazier Playing Nine Innings In Rehab Game

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is playing nine innings on his rehab assignment on Tuesday, including four innings at shortstop. If the Mets feel confident with Frazier at shortstop, they could send Luis Guillorme back to the minors when Frazier is ready to return. The 33-year-old Frazier has pop in his bat […]

Wilson Ramos Sitting Out Tuesday

After having appeared in every New York Mets game so far this season, catcher Wilson Ramos will get Tuesday off as his club hosts the Minnesota Twins to begin a new series. In his first season with the New York club, Ramos is hitting .400 with six RBI through nine games. On Tuesday, backup catcher […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Exit Velocity for Week 2

Welcome to this year's first iteration of Statcast Hitter Analysis. Each week, I will select a different metric to evaluate unexpected names at the top and bottom of the Statcast Leaderboards. Even if you aren't well-versed in Statcast, you know exit velocity. Even the crustiest of old-school baseball announcers have incorporated this term in his […]

Brandon Nimmo Slumping

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was given the day off to clear his head on Sunday, although he later entered the game and finished 1-for-3 with two of his four hardest-hit balls of the season. After Sunday, his average was up to .103 with a 47 percent strikeout rate. He has been having trouble […]

Travis d'Arnaud Activated On Sunday

The New York Mets activated catcher Travis D'Arnaud (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned catcher Tomas Nido to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. d'Arnaud had Tommy John surgery last April 17 and will serve as the primary backup to Wilson Ramos. He went 2-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Dahl, Folty & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]