Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 17)

Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. With only the weekend's games to chose from it was slim pickings this week on the sleeper starting pitcher front. It does […]

Giancarlo Stanton’s Heroics Not Enough

If there’s one opposing player the Tampa Bay Rays do not want to face at home at the moment, it’s New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. The 2017 NL MVP recorded four hits in four tries Monday night, now having recorded nine consecutive hits at Tropicana Field. He had one last plate appearance in the ninth […]

Gary Sanchez Fails Yankees In Defeat

The New York Yankees suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night, and at the center of it all was catcher Gary Sanchez. The starting catcher, who’s in the middle of the worst season of his career, was poor in two key moments. He once again struggled behind the plate, […]

Luis Severino Hit Hard In Tampa Bay

Making his first start since the All-Star break, New York Yankees ace Luis Severino was once again knocked around, this time by the Rays in Tampa Bay. The 24-year-old, who surrendered four runs in five innings his last time out, was pounded for four more earned runs to go with 11 hits, the most he’s […]

Clint Frazier Has Post-Concussion Migraines

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (head) is dealing with post-concussion migraines and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Frazier has dealt with head injuries off and on this year, so the Yankees will be extremely careful with their outfield prospect. It's a shame, since he was a trade candidate given how crowded the […]

Yankees "Won't Part" With Elite Prospects For Rental Pitcher

The New York Yankees have long been rumored to be buyers with the trade deadline on the horizon, but it seems the team is adamant about what they're willing to give up in a potential deal. According to YES Network's Jack Curry, the Yankees have "made it clear to teams they won't part with elite […]

Neil Walker To Continue At Second Base On Monday

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker is set to cover second base on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Walker and Brandon Drury — who will sit — have been sharing second base duties while Gleyber Torres (hip) recovers from injury. Catcher Gary Sanchez — who recently made his return from a groin injury himself […]

Yankees Checking In On Kevin Gausman

The New York Yankees have checked in on Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman as they seek upgrades to their rotation. Gausman has a 4.33 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 19 starts this year for the last-place Orioles, and he's been a headache for his fantasy owners. Having a much better offense backing […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Says He Still Plans To Return This Season

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique, hip, heel, back) hasn't resumed baseball activities yet, but recently expressed his continued desire to return to the Yankees this season. According to Newsday Sports' Erik Boland, Ellsbury said he doesn't know when he will resume baseball activities but when asked about returning this season, the veteran said, […]

Yankees Inquiring On Chris Archer

The New York Yankees are among the teams that have asked about Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer. However, other teams are skeptical that the Rays will move Archer, who is on a team-friendly deal, within their division. Archer has been rather disappointing for fantasy owners in 2018, mainly due to injuries. He has […]

Yankees Still Trying For Zach Britton

While the Astros and the Cubs have been the teams most linked to Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton, the New York Yankees are still trying to acquire him. Britton is almost a lock to be traded before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. However, in a loaded Yankees bullpen that already has Aroldis Chapman locked in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Due to a combination of harder throwers and hitters focusing on hitting for power, strikeouts are at an all-time high in baseball. For pitchers, this is an ideal trend. The ability to generate swings and misses is the most important skill to possess, as it's the only true way to control what happens after the […]

CC Sabathia Pushed Back Until Friday

With a rainout on Sunday, New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia, who was scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, will now be pushed back until Friday against the Royals. Sabathia received a lubricating injection in his right knee before the All-Star break and should be fine with extra rest. Masahiro Tanaka, who was scheduled to […]

Clint Frazier Put On DL

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Clint Frazier (head) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday after he was initially put on the seven-day concussion DL. The Yankees are expected to give more information on Frazier's injury soon. Frazier has mostly played in the minors this year because of New York's crowded outfield room at […]

Yankees Considering Dan Straily

The New York Yankees have spoken to the Miami Marlins about starting pitcher Dan Straily, but the sides don't appear to be close to a deal. Straily has pitched much better in July, allowing seven earned runs with 18 strikeouts and 12 walks in his last four starts over 26 innings. He'd have a much […]

Teams Interested In Sonny Gray

There has been some interest in New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray, as some think he'd pitch better in a smaller market. However, the Yankees are looking to add starting pitching help, not subtract from it. Gray has been really inconsistent for the Yanks this year, going 7-7 with a bloated 5.34 ERA, 1.49 […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

It is week 17 and the All-Star break has passed. Don’t become complacent, regardless of your place in the standings. You don’t need to manage your active roster the next few days so take this opportunity to clean things up. Spend some time rummaging through the waiver wire to find assets to assist your endeavors. […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/22/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 22nd). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

Week 16 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 16! 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 16, and […]

Yankees Demote Domingo Acevedo To Double-A

The New York Yankees have demoted pitcher Domingo Acevedo to Double-A. He was recalled prior to the team's game on Saturday but he did not make an appearance before being sent down. Acevedo is currently ranked as the Yankees eighth best prospect by MLB Pipeline and he has shown massive potential in the past. In […]

Yankees Calling Up Domingo Acevedo

The New York Yankees are calling up starting pitcher Domingo Acevedo, their No. 7 prospect, according to a source. He'll replace Domingo German in the rotation after the Yanks optioned him after his poor start on Friday. Acevedo was 2-2 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 in 11 outings (eight starts) for […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/18): MLB DFS Lineups

With all 30 teams in action on Saturday, we've got six different slates to choose from. The all day slate starts at 1pm eastern and the featured slate begins at 7pm, covering 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/21/18. The lineup picks […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's so good to have DFS back! We got our toes wet with a nice 14 game Main slate last night, and the MLB scheduling gods have blessed us with a slate today that has most teams playing under the lights. Eleven games make up the Main slate, and I'll be focusing my picks to […]

Domingo German Optioned To Triple-A

After Friday night’s disappointing performance in defeat to the New York Mets, New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The New York Yankees will not continue with just four pitchers, as Luis Cessa is set to take his spot in the starting rotation. Cessa is likely to be just a temporary […]

Domingo German Ineffective Against Mets

Coming out of the All-Star break, the New York Yankees’ need for another starting pitcher was only exacerbated on Friday night. Domingo German, the No. 5 pitcher in the rotation, lasted only 3 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs on five hits with two walks and a strikeout. His disappointing outing was sealed with a solo […]

Gleyber Torres To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

New York Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres (hip) will begin his rehab assignment on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The team is expecting Torres to return for the last game of their series with the Rays next Wednesday. Torres should return to his role as the everyday second baseman next week after hitting .294 […]

CC Sabathia Wants To Pitch In 2019

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia said he'd like to pitch again in 2019 if his knee holds up. The veteran lefty is in his 10th season with the Yankees and will turn 38 years old on Saturday. His 3,417 innings and 243 wins are the most in baseball in this century. He's no […]

Brandon Drury Called Up Friday

The New York Yankees recalled infielder Brandon Drury from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Drury has hit just .178/.260/.289 with one home run and seven RBI in 45 at-bats with the Yanks this year and will be just a bench bat in the Bronx. You can avoid him for now in fantasy leagues.

Week 16 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]