MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/29/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/29 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 […]

K-BB% Starting Pitcher Risers and Fallers (July)

Recently I've been on a K-BB% bender. I first looked at potential 2nd half breakouts by examining June K-BB% and came away feeling good about Eduardo Rodriguez, Patrick Sandoval, and Adam Wainwright. Then I looked at some relievers who might be worth stashing based on June's K-BB%, so it's only fitting that I go back […]

Short-Term Dynasty Impact of the 2021 MLB Draft

With the 2021 MLB Draft in the books and the 2021 season turning up in intensity with each at-bat, we are back to a familiar posture we haven't seen since 2019: 20 rounds worth of amateur prospects have entered the professional realm and many will promptly get down to business in their organization's farm system. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 5-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a messy one. There are some potential weather concerns with Toronto/Boston looking really nasty. The pitching is not that great, especially not knowing if Peralta is a full go or not. We may get a return of Dylan Bundy if Alex Cobb continues to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! Nothing too newsworthy happened in Major League Baseball yesterday, right? I'm kidding of course. After the uncertainty of last year's season, it was refreshing to see the excitement and some of the bold moves around the trade deadline again. As it impacts DFS, I do hope all traded players from yesterday make into […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/29): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has two different slates that feature games from this afternoon. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for […]

Starling Marte Traded To Oakland, Jesus Luzardo To Miami

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte has been traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. In exchange, the Athletics have sent starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo to Miami. Marte has been having a bounce back year at the plate so far, slashing .306/.407/.453 with seven homers, 22 steals, 25 RBI and 52 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's trade deadline season which means a whole new list of headaches for DFS players. This time of year it's critical to stay on top of the news as players get scratched from lineups, traded pre-game, or they THINK they got traded pre-game, only to continue warming up, then get traded later in the night. […]

Rough Fifth Inning Dooms James Kaprielian Versus Padres

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian turned in his worst outing of the season on Tuesday as he allowed a season-high six runs across 4 2/3 innings at San Diego. Kaprielian cruised through three innings, but ran into trouble in the fourth when the newest Padre Adam Frazier got on base prior to a monstrous […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday, 7/28

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/28): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 4-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel offers a two-game Early Only slate. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Andrew Chafin Traded To A's

The Oakland Athletics have traded for relief pitcher Andrew Chafin and cash from the Chicago Cubs. Minor leaguers Greg Deichmann and Daniel Palencia will head back to the Cubs in the deal. Chafin represents a needed boost to the A's bullpen as he's got a 2.06 ERA, a 0.84 WHIP, and has 17 holds this […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/27/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Good morning RotoBallers! I'm in a far better mood than I was last week, as I did turn a profit last night, the fifth or sixth time since last Tuesday. Just a reminder that you will get beat sometimes but you can and got to get right back up. And I am ready to attack […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18

We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - BABIP For Week 18

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. With the second half now under way, I will get back to picking specific metrics to dive into. This […]

Andrew Chafin On The Verge Of Being Traded To Oakland

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is on the verge of being traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet on what the return would be, but Chafin would be a solid boost to Oakland's bullpen, as he is 0-2 with a 2.06 ERA, 0.839 WHIP and […]

J.B. Wendelken Whiffs Two In Relief Appearance Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher J.B. Wendelken recorded four outs on Sunday versus the Mariners with two coming via the strikeout. The right-hander walked one, but did not allow a run for the third time in his last four appearances. Wendelken has a 22 percent strikeout rate this season which is down 10 percent from 2019 […]

Seth Brown Clubs Pinch-Hit Homer Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown came off the bench and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday. The homer was Brown's 12th on the season to go with his 30 RBI and a .439 slugging percentage. Brown is certainly capable of hitting the long ball, but he […]

Cole Irvin Lets In Four Runs At Seattle

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed four runs in four innings pitched to take the loss Sunday at the Mariners. Irvin allowed five hits and a walk while picking up just three strikeouts. The left-hander wasn't as bad as his final line indicated, as all of the damage came with two outs in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! After a busy week of baseball after the All-Star break, things are calming down a bit. There are seven games on the DraftKings featured slate due to a Mets-Braves doubleheader. It means our first game with throw its first pitch at 7:05 pm Eastern between the Nationals and Phillies, and the slate runs […]

Points Leagues Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points Leagues Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

We're approaching the MLB trade deadline, which marks the unofficial start of the stretch run in most leagues. By now you should have a clear sense of any weaknesses that need to be addressed on your roster. At this point in the year, we care less about the names and more about the numbers, and […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 18 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We're reaching crunch time in fantasy baseball; time is running out to make that push for the playoffs or to start making up points in roto categories. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, plenty of players will change teams which could drastically affect their fantasy value. Additionally, some starting pitchers are […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 18

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 18 of the MLB season (7/26 through 8/1). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, LAA) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Iglesias has quietly been raking over the last 17 games, slashing .369/.406/.538 with five doubles, a triple, two home runs, eight RBI, and nine runs scored over 65 at-bats. For the year, he's got a .284/.313/.408 batting line with 15 doubles, […]

Mitch Moreland Not Starting On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Mitch Moreland isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they take on the Mariners and left-handed starter Marco Gonzales. Moreland is batting .235 with a .296 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 199 plate appearances this season. He generally doesn't start much against left-handed pitchers, so it's Jed Lowrie […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/24 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/24 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 […]