LaMonte Wade Jr. Day-To-Day With Leg Contusion

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (leg contusion) exited Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers with a right lower leg contusion, per manager Gabe Kapler. He is considered day-to-day. Wade Jr. had gone 0-for-4 with four strikeouts before exiting. The Giants have dealt with various injuries this season, so hopefully Wade Jr.'s won't […]

Jake McGee Earns 21st Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 21st save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. McGee pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead with no strikeouts. The veteran has been a solid presence in the Giants' bullpen and in fantasy managers' lineups, converting all but […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his second win of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. Rogers entered to pitch the top of the eighth inning with the game tied. He allowed no runs on a single and a double with a strikeout. The Giants were able to score […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! With a few getaway games planned for the earlier part of the day, there are 11 matchups to pick and choose from for our Wednesday night DFS lineups. However, the Blue Jays-Red Sox game on the slate is the second game of a double-header, so it'll be limited to seven innings. As […]

Logan Webb Turns In Another Strong Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was solid on the mound once again in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. Webb pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been great since returning from the injured list in the beginning of July, compiling […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th 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 […]

Giants Talking To Cubs About Kris Bryant, Joey Bart

The San Francisco Giants have talked with the Chicago Cubs about a potential trade for third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, sources told MLB.com's Jon Morosi on Tuesday. Per Morosi, the Cubs have expressed interest in the Giants' number 2 catching prospect Joey Bart. However, it sounds as though the Giants would want more than just Bryant […]

Aaron Sanchez To Throw Another Bullpen

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps, finger) will throw another bullpen session before he comes off the injured list. Sanchez has been out since early May with biceps inflammation and yet another blister issue, which is why he's seen a lengthy minor league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old hasn't exactly been great down on […]

Brandon Belt To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) plans to start a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Sacramento, and he's expected to play in four or five games before coming off the injured list to join the first-place Giants. Belt has been feeling good and doesn't think it'll take long to get […]

Sammy Long Activated, Moved To Bullpen

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long (back) has been activated from the injured list on Tuesday and will pitch out of the bullpen for the time being, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Long hasn't looked great on the surface this year, producing a 5.63 ERA, although he has a 17.8 K-BB% […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is some top-end pitching with McCullers and Morton, but you may not need the top-end arms with so many mid-tier and punt pitchers. We have a lot of game totals well over nine, meaning there should be offense […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/27 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

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 […]

Thairo Estrada Continues Hot Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/shortstop Thairo Estrada continued to produce at the plate in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts. He also stole his first base of the season. The 25-year-old has been solid since getting called up from Triple-A Sacramento, slashing .339/.403/.536 […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Homers Twice Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had a huge day at the plate in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a double, a pair of solo home runs, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old has been a nice surprise at the plate this season, slashing .264/.349/.581 with 12 HR and 27 […]

Alex Wood Earns Ninth Win Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood picked up his ninth win of the season in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been solid for the Giants and fantasy managers this season, posting a […]

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 […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

The Major League Baseball trade deadline arrives this week. There are many huge names seemingly on the chopping block and suitors looking to pursue. For fantasy managers, the big names being moved aren't always the biggest winners or losers in a deal. Instead, the teammates get impacted greatest of all. Nelson Cruz got moved from […]

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. […]

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, […]

Aaron Sanchez To Return Tuesday, Could Move To Bullpen

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps, finger) will return to the team on Tuesday after being sidelined since the beginning of May, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sanchez looked good over five starts in April, and even with a poor showing in his last outing prior to the injury, […]

Mike Yastrzemski Isn't Starting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski isn't starting on Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Yastrzemski is batting .229 this season with a .322 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 335 plate appearances. LaMonte Wade Jr. is starting in Yastrzemski's place in right field and […]

Buster Posey Not Starting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Posey is having a stellar season at the plate for both the Giants and fantasy managers, hitting .323 with a .412 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 257 […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Sunday 7/25

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 25th 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 […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits 10th Homer Of Season Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. provided half of his team's runs in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Pirates, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Wade Jr. launched a sixth-inning Wil Crowe offering over the right-field wall for his 10th HR of the season. The 27-year-old has […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Rare Poor Start Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman produced his worst start of the season in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Pirates. Gausman pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with two strikeouts. It was one of his few poor starts this season, as he […]