Zack Wheeler Ineffective In Loss To Toronto

Coming off arguably his best outing of the season last Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, the fantasy community was encouraged to see what New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler would do for an encore against the Toronto Blue Jays. The answer: the complete opposite. Wheeler was crushed to the tune of six earned runs […]

David Wright To Have Follow-Up Exam At End Of May

At this point, it’s easy to forget that New York Mets third baseman David Wright (back, shoulder) is still attempting to make a comeback. Wright is scheduled to visit a doctor for a follow-up exam at the end of May, and he’s hoping to be cleared for baseball activities upon the visit. In mid-March, Wright […]

Yoenis Cespedes Headed To 10-Day DL

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hip flexor strain, retroactive to May 14. Cespedes has eight home runs, 28 RBI, 18 runs and a .790 OPS in 2018. He has also chipped in with three stolen bases. It is a tough break for both […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have somewhat of an odd Wednesday slate of games. There are two slates - early and late. The early slate has significantly more games, but the late slate, as always, is technically featured. I utilized players from both slates for this article to give you the optimal chance at cashing on both slates tonight. […]

Amed Rosario Is Getting Hot

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has not gotten off to a good start in his first full season as a Major Leaguer, but in recent days he is showing signs of life. In a 12-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, Rosario finished 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two […]

Devin Mesoraco Has Big Night In Queens Debut

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco got off to a slow start with his new team, but in his Queens debut on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays he came up big. In a 12-2 victory, Mesoraco powered up by finishing 2-for-2 with a home run, four runs scored, two RBI and three walks. Mesoraco’s […]

Noah Syndergaard Only Goes Five Innings In Victory

On Tuesday, we predicted an uptick in strikeouts for New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard against the Toronto Blue Jays. While that did happen, it wasn’t totally the outing we were envisioning for Thor, as he only lasted five innings in a 12-2 victory. He allowed two earned runs on five hits and two […]

Low-Level Minor Leaguers Worth Monitoring in Dynasty - Week 7

For those who play in dynasty leagues, checking minor league box scores and league leaders can become a daily routine. But it's not just the guys knocking on the door who are worth a look. There are plenty of enticing players in the lower levels of the minor leagues who could hold value in many […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Early-Inning SLG (Week 7)

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. One of fantasy baseball's most gut-wrenching feelings is tuning into your pitcher starts only […]

Steven Matz (SP, NYM) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets starter Steven Matz has had an up-and-down career since debuting for the team back in 2015. He has flashed high strikeout upside at times, but injuries and inconsistencies have plagued him continually throughout his first four years. In his most […]

Noah Syndergaard Should See Strikeout Uptick Against Toronto

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was supposed to face the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday prior to the weather postponement, a game in which his strikeout totals should have risen considering Philly’s penchant for punchouts. While the Toronto Blue Jays don’t strike out as much as the Phillies, it’s pretty close (378 total strikeouts […]

Michael Conforto Sitting Against Jaime Garcia

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia may not be the most intimidating southpaw, but the New York Mets are sticking to their routine of mostly benching outfielder Michael Conforto against lefties for Tuesday’s series opener. Although not unexpected, it’s an annoying move for fantasy owners. Conforto has seemingly come alive in recent days, picking […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not In Lineup Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s unclear at this point if Cespedes is simply getting a day of rest for his injured quad, or if this means the Mets are finally placing him on the disabled list. A stint […]

Jay Bruce Returns to Mets

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is returning to the team on Tuesday for the start of the team’s series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bruce missed the weekend series in Philadelphia as he was back home in Texas on paternity leave. In a corresponding move, the Mets sent first baseman Dominic Smith back down […]

NL-Only Waiver Team of the Week: MLB Week 7

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another huge Tuesday slate tonight. There are 14 games, and we have plenty of ways to construct lineups tonight. There are a ton of elite hitters with a few great salary relief arms. There are also a couple elite pitchers with multiple salary relief hitters. It's a matter of how you want to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a MASSIVE 14 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 15

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 […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire - First Base(1B) and Third Base(3B)

Corner Store is open! It is week seven and rosters are still affected by DL stints and upper-echelon players who continue to under-perform. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Do not grow roots with the first replacement player you picked […]

The Cut List (Week 7): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 7 of the Cut List. As we get deeper into the season you’ll start seeing bigger names on this list. If a standard league viable player underperforms for a month straight, I have to consider including him on the list. Keep that in mind as the weeks go forward. I think we’re […]

Week 7 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 7! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 7, which […]

Jacob DeGrom Leaves Sunday Start After One Inning

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob DeGrom exited Sunday's start after just one inning. DeGrom struggled through that inning, throwing 45 pitches and walking three, but did not surrender a run. After returning from the DL and laboring that extensively in the first inning, it is likely that the Mets are just playing it safe […]

Jacob DeGrom Makes Return On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has been out since May 2 with a hyperextended right elbow, but on Sunday he’ll look to make his triumphant return to the rotation against the Philadelphia Phillies. Originally slated to miss four starts, deGrom only ended up missing one in a short stint on the 10-day disabled […]

Jacob deGrom Being Activated From Disabled List Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is returning to the team's rotation this Sunday to start against the Phillies. deGrom hyperextended his elbow two weeks ago in his start against the Braves and was not expected to miss too much time. The Mets erred on the side of caution to allow deGrom ample […]

Noah Syndergaard Should Improve Strikeout Totals On Saturday

If you invested a high draft pick on New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, you’ve likely been pleased, but not overwhelmed, with the results he’s provided this season. Across 46 2/3 innings pitched, Syndergaard owns a 3.09 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 10.41 K/9; fantastic numbers for most pitchers, slightly disappointing for one […]

T.J. Rivera Expected Back In July

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera has been out since June 2017 with a partially-torn UCL, and the latest word is the team does not expect him back until July. He would have been back sooner had he elected for surgery instead of rehab right away; he didn’t undergo Tommy John surgery until September 2017. […]

Four Straight Scoreless Outings For Jeurys Familia

With the New York Mets losing a heck of a lot more than they’re winning as of late, closer Jeurys Familia has been collecting dust waiting for opportunities to pitch. Despite not having the chance to develop any sort of rhythm, Familia continues to be near-flawless. He picked up his 11th save of the year […]

Devin Mesoraco Hits First Homer As A Met

New York Mets catchter Devin Mesoraco may have had only one hit in the team’s 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, but it was a big one. Coming to the plate in the ninth inning after outfielder Michael Conforto put the Mets up with a two-run shot, Mesoraco gave the Mets an […]

Michael Conforto Is Waking Up

For those of you who haven’t cut bait with New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto yet, congratulations – you are starting to reap the benefits with many more to come. Conforto has had a big few days, capped with an exclamation point on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He finished 2-for-3 with a home run, […]

Steven Matz Solid Again, But Probably Not Reliable

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz had his second consecutive solid outing on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, but it remains tough to trust him moving forward. Matz allowed only one earned run on five hits and four walks across five innings pitched, striking out only three. The one earned run is nice, […]