Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
With the news that Max Scherzer is heading to the injured list with back issues, many fantasy owners are left combing the waiver wire for a replacement. Obviously, nobody you can pick up for free is going to give you what Mad Max can, but there are plenty of respectable options out there, no matter […]
The Cut List (Week 16) - Time to Let Go?
Not a ton has changed since last week given the one combined real game from Monday through Thursday. Friday doesn't exactly give us enough new information, either: as if Josh Bell opening the second half 0-for-4 would make anyone panic. That said, there are still decisions to be made. Fewer, given the lack of new […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/14/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
This afternoon's action starts at 1:05pm eastern, with the main slate covering nine games. The all day slate includes all 15 games and starts at the same time. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/14/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Saturday, July 13th 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 […]
Sean Manaea To Make Rehab Start Saturday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will throw four innings at Single-A Stockton on Saturday. It'll be the left-hander's second rehab start for Stockton after he gave up four earned runs in just 2 1/3 frames his first time out earlier this week. The good news is that Manaea hasn't had any setbacks from […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/12/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! We're back in real action tonight and the baseball gods have blessed us with a fun 13 game slate that offers plenty of pitchers and hitters to choose from. Gerrit Cole is the lone ace on the hill, but he has a tough match-up in the summer Texas weather. […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/12/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
Venue matters in any sport, but certainly in baseball, where home-road splits can reveal some fascinating tendencies. It’s not a big deal if a star can put up numbers both at home and on the road or if a backup catcher can’t hit at home or on the road, but there are players who lose […]
Rest-of-Season Shortstop Rankings (Midseason Update)
The All-Star break has come and gone, as we now find ourselves on the downward portion of this roller-coaster ride. As we race towards the finish line, we here at RotoBaller felt it best to equip you for the journey ahead with a second-half, Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, […]
Second-Half Speculation - Prospects to Stash Now
Picking up the right prospect during the second half can make or break a fantasy baseball season. While many of baseball's best prospects, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Keston Hiura, Austin Riley, and Brendan McKay have already been called up - there are still plenty of players still in the minor leagues that should get a chance to shine […]
Closers and Saves Report - All-Star Break Edition
The All-Star Game happened, and it was fun. But then came Wednesday, the only day of the season with NO BASEBALL. It was awful, but we all made it, we survived. Thursday featured just one game, but then we're back to normal on Friday for the second half. There are plenty of teams still in […]
H2H Category Streamers - Week 15 Waiver Wire
There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]
Rest-of-Season Starting Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)
The Midsummer Classic has come and gone, leaving us without baseball for what seems like the longest week of the calendar year. Before the second half of the 2019 MLB season gets underway, the RotoBaller staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel […]
Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 15
very week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]
Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 15 - Buy or Sell?
Welcome to the All-Star Break edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Sunday, July 7 (unless otherwise noted). For the break, this week's risers and fallers were selected somewhat more scientifically than usual. Everyone who had 100 plate appearances in both 2018 and 2019 had the number of plate […]
Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 15)
The MLB All-Star Break is here and rosters are frozen but things could get interesting once play resumes later this week. When that happens, there will be less than three weeks to go before the trade deadline. Some prospects will be heading to new teams and new opportunities while others will simply rise up to […]
The Waiver Wire Watch List: All Star Break Prospect Edition
At the unofficial halfway point of the season, we've got a chance to really dig in and find those second half superstars. Finding the next Luis Castillo can be the difference between a championship and an early exit from the playoffs, so it's important to keep building your watch list. Be ready to pounce before […]
Statcast First-Half Underachievers (Hitters)
As the first half wraps up and we are left pondering who will flip the switch in the second half, it's only rational that we look at the players who have underachieved most. We've already seen examples of players who have started to turn their luck around (Danny Jansen anyone?), so there is definitely credence […]
The Cut List (Week 15) - Time to Let Go?
The All-Star Break will be here after today's games. For players who won't participate in the game on Tuesday, it's a chance to take a break from the grind for several days. And several players could use one, like perhaps the cut suggestions below. Despite the days off, there's nothing really about the break that […]
Liam Hendriks Nabs Fifth Save Of The Season On Sunday
Oakland Athletics reliever Liam Hendriks allowed a two-out single and nothing more to close out a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The 30-year-old has been fantastic out of the Athletics' bullpen this season and has usurped Blake Treinen for closing duties. Hendriks owns a 1.24 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 63/17 K/BB rate […]
Marcus Semien Goes Deep During Sunday's Win
Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The 28-year-old has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners throughout the first half of the campaign. Semien is slashing .271/.350/.449 with 14 HRs, 48 RBI, and 61 runs […]
Matt Olson Blasts Three-Run Homer In Win Over Mariners
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The 25-year-old has been flexing his offensive prowess as of late, totaling eight HRs and 15 RBI across his past 15 contests. Olson missed 33 games at the start of the season, […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The All-Star break is a unique time that stops the numbers from adding up and gives us a chance to reevaluate our squads in earnest. Or, perhaps it's your time to delete the fantasy apps from your phone and go on a brief retreat […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Monday, July 8th 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 […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Sunday, July 7th 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 […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/7/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Today's games are our last before the break and start at 1:07pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/7/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Sunday baseball! Things will get started bright and early at 1:05, as we typically see on any Sunday. We have a ton of games to decipher through and more than enough options at each position. We're without a game in Coors Field, however, and there's no chalky ash game pitcher. This slate is […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Saturday brings us a nice even split slate, with a slight slate towards the afternoon. However, the only featured slate on DraftKings can be found in the evening, and therefore that is where we will focus our attention. There will be no surprise to see the Astros and Dodgers as the two biggest favorites on […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We’re just two days away from the All-Star break, so let’s build up some bankroll for the second half! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS […]
Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (7/6/19)
Welcome to the Saturday, July 6th edition of RotoBaller's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. Last Week's Picks: 4-1 (80.0%) +250 Year-to-Date: 13-11 (54.2%) +132 In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Saturday, July 6th 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 […]