Cespedes (Hand) Exits Game After HBP: Flores Leaves Too

Yoenis Cespedes exited Wednesday’s game for the New York Mets after being drilled by a pitch to his left hand. Wilmer Flores also exited the game against the Philadelphia Phillies with an undisclosed injury. Cespedes was immediately in pain after he was hit by the pitch from Justin De Fratus. The Mets outfielder was holding […]

Steven Matz (Side) Start Moved To Thursday

Steven Matz's scheduled start for Wednesday has been moved to Thursday because of stiffness on his right side. The Mets are giving the starting pitcher another day’s rest to make sure everything is OK. Logan Verrett will move up one day and start on Wednesday in place of Matz. The left-hander will now pitch against […]

Champ or Chump: Lindor, David Wright and Scherzer

By now, most 2015 fantasy leagues have already been decided. In an all season roto league, someone probably has a big enough lead in enough categories that the last week doesn't matter. H2H formats are winding down their playoffs, if they haven't already finished. You've set your last lineup in any weekly format, and any […]

Scherzer Almost Throws 2nd No-Hitter Of The Season

Max Scherzer almost tossed another no-hitter on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds but settled for one run over innings pitched in a 5-1 victory. The first hit came in the eighth inning when Tucker Barnhart lined a single to left field, which ruined the possibility of a second no-hitter of the season for Scherzer. The […]

Week 26 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Welcome to the final week of this column, as we approach the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. Thank you all for RotoBalling with us all season long, and I hope that this column (along with the rest of our MLB content) has helped you win some leagues. Now let's get […]

deGrom Throws Six Innings Of One-Run Ball

Jacob deGrom bounced back with a much-needed quality start on Sunday as the New York Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 for the four-game sweep. In his last start 12 days ago, deGrom allowed six runs on 10 hits through five innings. After a skipped start, the All-Star fired six innings of one-run ball to […]

d'Arnaud Sits, Wright Starts Tuesday Against Braves

New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, David Wright was back in the lineup after missing Monday’s game. Tuesday #Mets vs. #Braves: Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Murphy, 2B Cespedes, CF Duda, 1B Flores, SS Conforto, LF Plawecki, C Verrett, RHP — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) September 22, […]

Champ or Chump: Conforto, Corey Seager, and Sano

Last week, we examined three veterans that have managed to dramatically exceed their preseason expectations, a class of player that is disproportionately likely to bust the next year. This week, we look at another class of player likely to bust: The highly touted prospect that puts up strong MLB numbers in a limited sample size. […]

Addison Reed (RP,NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all SVHLD Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets have seemed to figure out their hitting issues they had earlier this year and they also have a firm grip on the strength that is their rotation. But who would have ever thought that Addison Reed would be a […]

Mets Skipping deGrom Tuesday: Verrett To Start

Jacob deGrom’s scheduled start for Tuesday will moved back as the New York Mets continue to rest their starting rotation. After making his first All-Star team in July, deGrom has been up and down as a starter. In his last start, the 27-year-old allowed six runs to the Miami Marlins last Tuesday. The Mets have […]

Week 25 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 25, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 25 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that […]

Kelly Johnson (1B/2B/3B/OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If someone were to tell you that a veteran journeyman who has struggled to hold down a regular job could help win you your fantasy championship, you'd probably call them crazy. Then entertain the name Kelly Johnson and you might admit yourself […]

Cuddyer (Wrist) Starts For First Time In Two Weeks

Michael Cuddyer returned to the New York Mets starting lineup on Monday when they played the Miami Marlins at home. A ligament issue with the right wrist caused Cuddyer to either sit out or have a pinch-hit appearances here or there. He went 1-for-1 with a walk in two pinch-hits while dealing with the injury. It […]

Week 24 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. My apologies for not being able to post the Week 23 start/sit column last week, things were extra hectic with Memorial Day. I hope everyone had a great one, and here we are back in action. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 24, including our recommendation on whether to […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 24

The playoffs are here! For many of you the pressure is just picking up. If you’ve been in cruise control, you have to start paying attention again. If you’ve clawed your way into the postseason, you need to maintain your diligence. This edition of my weekly column is here to help you with your playoff […]

Travis d'Arnaud (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in most leagues OWNED IN: 28% of fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Is there a New York Met you can't depend on for production these days?...(maybe that isn't the best question to ask right now). Travis d'Arnaud has struggled with injuries for the last two seasons, but since returning from the DL, he has […]

Harvey Innings Limit At 200 For The Rest Of The Year

The plan for Matt Harvey is that the starting pitcher will stay under 200 innings for the rest of the regular season and potential postseason, according to USA Today. The New York Mets ace has pitched 166 1/3 innings so far. Harvey is 33 2/3 innings away from the limit with still a little less […]

Duda (Back) Activated From DL: Likely Returns Tuesday Against Nats

The New York Mets activated Lucas Duda from the DL on Monday, according to ESPN.com. The first baseman did not play on Monday as he will be eased back in the lineup while he returns from a herniated disc in his back. The first start since being out of action since Aug. 22 could be […]

Bartolo Colon (NYM, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues / Matchup Streamer OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In case you were curious if I am picking on the Braves, you are right. They have become the new Padres - the team you'd be willing to throw just about any pitcher out there. Good news for us is Bartolo Colon […]

Steven Matz (NYM, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANAL:YSIS:It's likely Steven Matz is already scooped up in your league or was sitting in an owner's DL slot. If, for some reason, he's still out there you need to move fast. His ownership has already spiked 10% in the past 24 hours and […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23: Grabbing Mets and More

Welcome to Week 23. Most of you are either in the playoffs at the moment or in the week before playoff action begins so I'll start by saying congratulations for still reading along, because that means you're still in the fight. This week (and hence forth) I'm going to mix it up with my waiver wire […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Eovaldi, Thor, and Strasburg

Few things complicate a fantasy baseball owner's plans like September innings limits. You can understand why a team would want to protect its most valuable arm, but just because the real team is dead in the water doesn't mean a fantasy roster doesn't still need it. It becomes even more confusing if the team is […]

Buy Low and Sell High Hitters for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

In the past 15 days, three players on the Toronto Blue Jays have clobbered 10 home runs each, amassing 89 RBI in the process. Jose Bautista, Josh Donaldson and Edwin Encarnacion have powered the Jays offense to record-setting lengths in the month of August and there are no signs of stopping. For the most part, Bautista […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 22

With Labor Day coming up, the unofficial end of summer is upon us. Those of you in areas with lousy winters should make every effort to spend as much time outside as possible in the next few months. Bring your laptop with you, though, because there's still work to be done on your fantasy team. […]

Wright (Back) Returns To Mets Lineup, Batting Cleanup

David Wright is back in the New York Mets lineup on Thursday after sitting out during Wednesday’s victory, according to Rotoworld Daily Lineups. The Mets captain and third baseman will be monitored like this for the rest of the season since he’s finally made his return from spinal stenosis that has kept him out of […]

David Wright (3B, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 78% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The man who has inhabited the hot corner for the Mets for the past decade is back with a vengeance. And to silence his critics he is already hitting well and hitting for power. David Wright had missed most of the 2015 […]

Buy Low and Sell High Hitters for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

It is now the 21-week anniversary of this column. Each week, I've considered writing about Arizona's breakout star, A.J. Pollock. The problem is, I never have any idea where to put him. For the first few weeks and months of the season, he seemed like a clear 'sell high' option. Yet, there was something about […]

Duda (Back) Will Return When Eligible On Sept. 7

The New York Mets expect Lucas Duda back in the lineup once he is eligible to return from the DL, according to MLB.com. The first baseman was placed on the DL on Saturday, which means he’ll be able to return to the Mets lineup on Sept. 7. Duda was diagnosed with a small thoracic disc […]

Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues / Matchup Streamer OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Conforto hasn’t contributed too much to the Year of the Rookie, but most pundits expected him to struggle making the jump from Double-A. He’s currently hitting .224/.333/.448 with 3 HR and 11 RBI as part of a platoon in LF. He’s […]