Gio Urshela Collects Four Hits On Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela finished a triple shy of the cycle against the Rays on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with his first home run of the season. Urshela's home run was a mammoth 453-foot shot to center field, one of three hard-hit balls from the 29-year-old on Sunday. Sunday's strong performance at the […]

Albert Abreu Pitches Well In Season Debut

New York Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu pitched well on Sunday, shutting out the Rays over a clean inning with a pair of strikeouts. Although Abreu's command appeared to be shaky, he showcased the high-90s mph fastball and strong slider that made him a top-100 prospect in 2018. As exciting as Abreu's arsenal is when […]

Jordan Montgomery Struggles On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery struggled on Sunday against the Rays, allowing four runs (two home runs) over five innings. The changeup that Montgomery relied on during his first start of the season (34.2% usage rate last start) took a back seat on Sunday, with Montgomery opting to throw his sinker more frequently […]

Luke Voit Progressing Well, Nearing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee), who underwent surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, is progressing well according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Voit won't be starting baseball activities for another week, but he appears to be right where he should be in his rehabilitation. While Voit has […]

Rougned Odor Delivers Game-Winning RBI In Yankees Debut

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor had a memorable debut with the team on Sunday. He went hitless in his first four at-bats, but came through when it counted most. With two outs in the 10th inning, Odor hit a single that drove home Aaron Hicks for the team's fifth run of the game. […]

Clarke Schmidt Seeking Second Opinion

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) still isn't throwing, and the 25-year-old is now seeking a second medical opinion on his elbow injury. Schmidt was shut down from throwing in late February with what was described at the time to be an injury similar to tennis elbow, and it's discouraging to hear that […]

Domingo German Still In Yankees Rotation

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German will rejoin the team when the Yankees need a fifth starter again, according to manager Aaron Boone. German was optioned to the team's alternate site following Saturday's start against the Rays, but that move is set to be short-term as the team is shuffling players around for extra […]

Clint Frazier Out Of Lineup Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is out of the team's lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday. Manager Aaron Boone said that the move was just to add balance to the lineup against the Rays, noting that Frazier is healthy and in no danger of losing everyday playing time this season. Fantasy managers […]

Zack Britton Progressing Well, Expected Back In Late May

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list to start the year. He underwent surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow and is progressing well according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Britton began his throwing program this past week and the team expects him to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, Rotoballers, and welcome to a fun afternoon slate. It's still early in the season and most teams are towards the back of their starting rotation so pitching options are limited and there are bats for days. The trick will be finding which ones fit best into our lineups, while also trying to keep […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The main slate on FanDuel for our Sunday features a strong ten-game slate. We are back around to slimmer pickings for pitchers. Fortunately on FanDuel we only have to use one. The downside of that is that we'd better not miss on the pitcher. Once again, this is a more balanced slate with no Coors. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 4/11/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 4/11/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 4/11/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 4/11 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 4/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings based […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 11th 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 topics […]

Domingo German Optioned To Alternate Site

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German was optioned to the team's alternate site following Saturday's game, according to a statement from the team. German struggled in his first two starts of the year, going 0-2 with seven runs allowed on 12 hits and two walks in seven innings of work. There is no word […]

Gio Urshela Back In Lineup On Saturday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (illness) is back in the team's lineup on Saturday after missing Friday's game with side effects from the coronavirus vaccine. As expected, Urshela's stint on the COVID injured list was short-lived, and fantasy managers should have no lingering concerns about Urshela's general health going forward. Urshela has been […]

Yankees Activate Rougned Odor

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor was activated by the team on Saturday, and infielder Tyler Wade was optioned to the team's alternate site in a corresponding move. Odor is unlikely to see much consistent playing time as the team's backup infielder -- the more versatile Tyler Wade has struggled to find playing time […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 3

Early in the 2021 season, there is a noteworthy injury trend. I have noticed a lot of muscle/tendon sprains/strains to start the season. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are alike for each player and should be treated and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Do not lump […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 10th 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 topics […]

Aaron Judge Back In The Lineup On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) is back in the team's lineup on Saturday after missing consecutive games (with an off day in between) with general side soreness. It's encouraging to see Judge back in the lineup, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor Judge's health over the next few days -- having him […]

The Mathematics of Fantasy Baseball: An Injured Fernando Tatis

The start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season has arrived notwithstanding adversity. The entire Mets versus Nationals series was postponed due to a number of players who tested positive for COVID-19. Prior to the season’s start, there were a number of talented major leaguers who succumbed to injury. Eloy Jimenez and Adalberto Mondesi were […]

Bell's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 4/10/2021

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 2 of Bell's Best Bets. If you're reading this, it means you've decided to stick with me despite a lackluster first few days of the MLB season. As my numbers displayed last season and as many MLB handicappers have stated, betting baseball everyday is a GRIND. There will be […]

Aaron Hicks Hits First 2021 Home Run

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks hit his first home run of the regular season on Friday, crushing a 406-foot blast against Rays starter Rich Hill. Even with the new exit velocity inflating ball, Hicks had picked up only one hard-hit ball coming into Friday's game, in part because he's struggled to put the ball […]

Corey Kluber Struggles On Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitched poorly on Friday, allowing five runs (three earned) over only 2.1 innings. Kluber didn't get any favors from the team's defense, but Kluber didn't help himself much either. Notably, both Kluber and manager were encouraged by Kluber's stuff on Friday despite his poor results. That optimism wasn't […]

Yankees Option Mike Ford On Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford was optioned back to the team's alternate site following Friday's game against the Rays. Ford was called up to replace third baseman Gio Urshela (illness) on the team's roster as Urshela dealt with side effects from the coronavirus vaccine, so Ford's short stay with the team was expected. […]

Gio Urshela Placed On The COVID-19 Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela was placed on the COVID-19 injured list because of side effects from the vaccine, explaining why he was scratched from Friday's lineup. Players placed on the COVID-19 injured list can be reactivated as soon as they are healthy, so Urshela should be back in the team's lineup within the […]

Gio Urshela Scratched From Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela was scratched from the team's lineup on Friday for undisclosed reasons. Urshela injured his neck while sliding during Wednesday's game, but the Yankees gave no indication that Urshela would miss any time from that injury, and Urshela was scratched about an hour after the original lineup was released […]

Aaron Judge Remains Out Of The Lineup On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) remains out of the team's lineup on Friday. Judge had been held out of Wednesday's game with general side soreness, but it's surprising to see him remain out of the lineup after two consecutive days off. The Yankees are likely being extra cautious with Judge's health, but if […]

Justin Wilson Activated From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Wilson made his last appearance in a spring training game on March 22 and exited that game due to tightness in his left shoulder. The Yankees bullpen has been excellent without Wilson in the fold in the first […]

Friday Focus: Everybody Hurts

Last week, we talked about the value of a fresh start. Hope spring trainings eternal, and the beginning of a new season always inspires at least some level of optimism for every baseball fan. Maybe your team isn't contending, but even the worst teams have a couple of players or prospects who might take a […]