Week 9 MLB Closers & Bullpen Usage Report

Monitoring bullpens in 2020 will be a vital task each and every day. Because of this, we'll be publishing a weekly article at RotoBaller that tracks which bullpens are being taxed and which pitchers within that bullpen are being heavily used. The idea of this column is to help you gain an inside track into which […]

Hot Prospects To Watch: Late-Season Arms and Bats

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 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 topics […]

Giancarlo Stanton Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old returned from the injured list on Tuesday night, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a rusty performance. Stanton will see a fair amount of rest over the next few weeks, as manager Aaron […]

Gleyber Torres Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (quad) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The same ailment also kept Torres out of Tuesday's game. The injury is not expected to be serious, but the Yankees are playing it safe with their young star. In his absence, Tyler Wade […]

Aaron Judge Back In Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (calf) is back in the lineup on Wednesday, batting second and playing right field. Judge had been on the Injured List since August 26 while dealing with a calf injury. He's only played in 19 games this year, but he's certainly made his mark when on the field. He's […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 9/16

We are rounding third base and on our way to finish this 2020 sprint season. Every move made is magnified immensely, and the slightest transaction wins categories. So without any further adieu, let's get to those streamers to help us win big in 2020. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/16/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate features nine games to choose from. There are plenty of high-end starting pitching options available, which feels like a rare sight at this point in the season. There aren't too many chalky stack options to pick hitters from, so there will be plenty of hitter combinations to get creative with. I'll be providing […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 16th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/16/20  Lance McCullers Jr. vs. Texas Rangers Yeah, I know, it's really tempting […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/16/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/16/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight. There are some aces pitching in Jacob deGrom, Lucas Giolito, and Gerrit Cole, as well as […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/16/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

It's a nine-game slate tonight and we have four aces ready to take the mound, all of which have average to above-average matchups. It gets dicey at pitcher after the top tier, though, so making the right selection at SP2 will be a difficult yet crucial endeavor. There are plenty of gas-can pitchers for offenses […]

Deivi Garcia Picks Up Second Career Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia picked up his second win in four starts on Tuesday with a seven-inning, three-run performance against the Blue Jays. Garcia’s performance was less impressive under the hood as he allowed 11 hard-hit balls (21 balls in play) and likely benefited from some strong defense, but he still posted […]

James Paxton Yet To Resume Throwing

New York Yankees starter James Paxton (elbow) has not resumed a throwing program yet. Paxton, who has not appeared in a game since August 21, has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his elbow. He felt lingering soreness after completing a bullpen session last week and has not approached the mound since. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 8

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). The lefties were on display this week, as we saw two strong outings from AL southpaws Jordan Montgomery and Justus Sheffield. And of course we're going to break down the most […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Week 9

Entering week nine of the season there are still a couple of game-changing arms to help propel a championship run. The list consists of Yankees old and new, an unbeaten rookie, and an absolute Cub killer. With so many injuries league-wide there is no excuse not to jump all over these starters. Here are the […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Starting Pitchers Weekly Rankings

The penultimate week of the 2020 fantasy baseball season is here, meaning you need the Week 9 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks to help analyze where the top 101 SPs stand moving forward. You can check out my weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks as well. David Emerick rolled out an introduction to our Baller Ranks […]

Yankees Activate Giancarlo Stanton On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) was activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing more than a month with a hamstring strain. The Yankees plan to ease Stanton back into the lineup with inconsistent playing time over the next week, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on Stanton’s playing time before inserting […]

Yankees Activate Gio Urshela On Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela was activated from the injured list on Tuesday. The Yankees had expected Urshela to miss the minimum 10 days with a bone spur in his elbow, and the 28-year-old has followed that timeline with his return on Tuesday. Urshela will look to build off of his strong start […]

Yankees Option Mike Ford On Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Tuesday. Ford never really got going at the plate this season with an ugly .496 OPS through 29 games, and it’s not as though he’d been heating up lately, as he hadn’t recorded a hit in over two weeks despite […]

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar On Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Tuesday. Andujar’s playing time was getting squeezed with the returns of Gio Urshela, Giancarlo Stanton, and Aaron Judge, but it’s surprising to see the Yankees option him after the 25-year-old posted a .837 OPS over 13 games since […]

Gleyber Torres Has Injured Quadriceps

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (quad) is out of the starting lineup for the third time in as many games with a minor injury, according to manager Aaron Boone. Torres had only recently returned from a quad strain that (in combination with a hamstring strain) landed him on the injured list, but Boone said […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/15/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have a sizeable 12-game slate on DraftKings as the MLB season continues to roll on after the madness of the first NFL weekend has been subdued. There are a few elite pitching options today to go along with a handful of appealing stack options, while we have another Coors Field game coming in with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/15/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday night with a 12 game slate on tap. It's a really strong slate with some decent pitching options and a lot of places to use bats. There is plenty of value to incorporate some studs as well. Make sure to listen to MLB DFS Quick Hits to get a full rundown […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After one of the quirkier schedules that we’ve seen all season during 2020 on Monday, we return Tuesday with a slate chock full of options.  Yu Darvish headlines a pitching slate that is more upside than safe floor. With a Coors Field contest on the slate, fantasy managers will, as always when the hitter's haven […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 9/15

The MLB season is filled with ups and downs, but the key to success is to find some gems to stream! Today we're going to stack four Rays against a struggling Nationals' pitcher! When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching matchup. With pitchers, I account for the […]

Yankees To Ease Giancarlo Stanton Back Into Lineup

The New York Yankees are expected to ease outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) back into the lineup, and he’s unlikely to play more than two games in a row for his first week back with the team. The Yankees expect to activate Stanton sometime this week, and the 30-year-old has been taking at-bats at the team’s […]

Clint Frazier To Remain In Everyday Mix Moving Forward

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Clint Frazier will remain a cog in the team’s everyday lineup, even upon the activation of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton during the upcoming week, manager Aaron Boone confirmed Monday. With Stanton likely to take over designated hitter duties and Judge to hold down right field, Frazier is likely to […]

Gio Urshela To Be Activated Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) remains on schedule to be activated on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Urshela has been able to take on-field batting practices and workouts without any setbacks. The 28-year-old has been out of the lineup since Sept. 3, but he was enjoying a productive season up until […]

Aaron Judge Resumes Swinging On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (calf) resumed taking swings on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 28-year-old slugger has not appeared in a game since August 26 and has only played in 18 of 47 games so far this season. Thankfully, it seems like he is nearing a return, and it could not […]

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 9

The end is nigh. If you're reading this, then congratulations! You're probably in the playoffs. But that doesn't mean you can take the foot off the gas. With the possibility of games being suddenly canceled still hanging over the final few weeks of play, you always have to be ready to quickly sub in replacements. […]