2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

The 2019 MLB campaign has reached Week 3, and as typically comes with the first month of the season, we find ourselves both befuddled by the surprising starts of some players and desperately awaiting the acceleration of others. With still a limited sample size of AB under each player's belt, it could cause any human […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

As tempting as it may be if your squad is off to a slow start, resist the urge to make an overabundance of drastic roster decisions. Remember - the fantasy baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint. That doesn't mean you can't tinker on the edges, which is precisely what this column is designed […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

Managers continue to slide through the waiver wire at alarming rates. Try not to overreact and make rash decisions. Let the underperforming stars get into a groove. Their numbers will normalize. Some outfielders would be better suited to stream for a hot bat. Others need to be replaced just because they are no longer on […]

Alex Gordon (OF, KC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: What is in the water these days. The fountain of youth is real in KC. Maybe its all the young speedsters running all over the place for the Royals but something has lit a fire in Alex Gordon. On the year he is batting .390 […]

Austin Romine Will Be Ready For Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine said he is fine and will be ready to play on Tuesday after the off day on Monday. Romine was banged up after the game on Friday and sat out both Saturday and Sunday but was available off the bench. He's serving as the primary catcher right now with […]

Clint Frazier (OF, NYY) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: With the Yankees' roster ravaged by injury, opportunities have arisen for bench bats and minor leaguers to accrue everyday at-bats. Clint Frazier is one of those beneficiaries. The 24-year-old, acquired as part of the Andrew Miller deal at the 2016 trade deadline, has ascended […]

James Paxton Thinks He Was Tipping Pitches

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton thinks he was tipping his pitches in his start on April 10 against the Astros, with input from special advisor Carlos Beltran. The left-hander is now convinced that he was tipping his knuckle curveball with runners at second base, and he's making adjustments to correct the issue. He […]

Rowdy Tellez (1B, TOR) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since the Toronto Blue Jays dealt away Kendrys Morales to the Athletics, the door opened for Rowdy Tellez to solidify himself as a big leaguer. In the early going of 2019, the left-handed slugger has shown glimpses of a potential top-tier power […]

Austin Romine Banged Up

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine was "banged up" after the game on Friday and remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Kyle Higashioka is starting for the second straight day on Sunday and is hitting eighth against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Romine has become the primary catcher […]

Aaron Hicks Feeling Great

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) said he feels "great" after testing out his back by taking his "A" swings. However, there remains no timetable for his return, although he's confident that the pain is behind him. Hicks is a notorious slow healer and could need a lengthy rehab assignment, but his power/speed combination […]

Week 3 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

Mid-April means trends are rounding into form and you can start to believe in stats, aren't you excited? Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 3. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In case you missed it, this is our sixth year now […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/14/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a sizable Sunday slate, which is generally the case. There are eight games on the main slate, and 15 total games all day. This article will focus on the earlier slate, which is the "main" one today. We have plenty of high-end pitchers throwing tonight, starting with Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber. There […]

Luke Voit Gets The Day Off On Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Ivan Nova and the Chicago White Sox. It is just a day off for the 28-year-old. In his absence, Greg Bird will start at first base while Clint Frazier serves as the designated hitter. Frazier, in particular, has become […]

CC Sabathia Activated Off Of Injured List; Starting Saturday

New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia (heart) will make his season debut on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. The big left-hander underwent cardiac surgery over the winter, which derailed his beginning to 2019. The 38-year-old has already announced that this will be his last year in the majors, but he was a serviceable […]

Shake It Off - Bad Starts to Ignore

We are two weeks into the season, and panic has already ensued. The ebbs and flows of a 162-game season get overlooked as the day-to-day struggles of your fantasy team begin to mount. There are certainly some players whose struggles might carry on into the rest of the season, but I am here to pull […]

Dellin Betances To Miss More Time

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will receive a cortisone shot to help the lingering spur in the back of his right shoulder. He will not throw for three weeks and won't return before six to seven weeks now. That's a pretty big setback for the flamethrowing setup man in the Bronx. The […]

DJ LeMahieu Could See Time In Leadoff Spot

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that "there could be some scenarios" where infielder DJ LeMahieu replaces outfielder Brett Gardner as the team's leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers. LeMahieu has seen more playing time than expected because of the injury to Miguel Andujar, and he's taking advantage of it, hitting .410/.455/.538. Gardner, on the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Friday that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) was scheduled to hit off a tee and perform soft-toss throws as he ramps up baseball activities. Boone stated Stanton would be back "sooner rather than later," which makes it easy for owners to raise their hopes of a quick return. The 29-year-old […]

Domingo German's Rotation Turn Skipped

With off days playing a role, the New York Yankees have opted to skip starting pitcher Domingo German's next turn in the rotation. That means his next start will be Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old has been strong as an interim member of the starting rotation, going 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA in […]

Dellin Betances To Have Another MRI

New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances (shoulder) may have suffered a setback as his simulated game on Thursday did not yield positive results. On Friday, the 30-year-old was set to undergo another MRI as the Yankees search for answers. Betances has been sidelined since spring training with an impingement in his right shoulder. He appeared to […]

Gary Sanchez Expects To Be Back After Brief Injured List Stint

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez said he felt surprised that MRI results showed a strain in his left calf, as he felt fine. The 26-year-old sat out Wednesday's series finale in Houston, although he came on later as a pinch-hitter. At a time when the Yankees find themselves down 12 men due to injuries, […]

Miguel Andujar Takes Successful Swings

While another player headed to the injured list, the New York Yankees received encouraging news from their young third baseman. Miguel Andujar, coming off making some successful throws on Wednesday, took some swings of the bat Friday and felt no discomfort. The 24-year-old said he was swinging at about 50 percent of his normal effort, […]

Yankees Place Gary Sanchez On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed catcher Gary Sanchez on the injured list on Friday with a left calf strain and recalled Kyle Higashioka from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. This is extremely disappointing for Sanchez's fantasy owners, as his injury wasn't expected to be serious and he even pinch hit in the game on […]

RotoBaller Radio Presents: The King and Pocket Aces

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy baseball season and recap all the latest news in MLB. […]

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 […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 2)

Can you believe the baseball season is already flying by?! Some teams already have a dozen games in hand at the MLB level, while the minor league season has been underway since last Thursday. With minor league games now underway, it’s time for another update of the ‘Impact Prospects for 2019.’ Since last we visited […]

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/12/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an exciting day full of 13 games this Friday, with two slates to choose from on FanDuel. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/12/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can […]

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 […]