Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle (Week 10)

Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After an extremely small Monday slate, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are options at all pricing levels on this slate. That goes for pitching and hitting alike. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/5/18. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

Jeff Samardzija Plays Catch On Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) played catch on Monday. Samardzija was placed on the disabled list last weekend and it’s a good sign to see him already making progress. Samardzija still is without a timetable to return and Dereck Rodriguez will make at least one more start while Samardzija is sidelined.

Joey Bart Selected Second Overall by Giants

The San Francisco Giants have selected catcher Joey Bart with the second overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Georgia Tech. Bart was in contention for the first overall pick and has the potential to be an elite fielder and hitter. Bart has an advanced body for his age and called pitches in […]

Mac Williamson Sitting On Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will rest Monday evening versus the Diamondbacks. Williamson is hitting .226 with no home runs since his return from the disabled list. Hunter Pence will replace Williamson and bat seventh. Pence is worth a dart throw in DFS, as there are not many games Monday and opposing pitcher Zack […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 5

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an exceptionally small Monday slate, and there are really no "safe" pitching options. That means there is plenty of cash to go around to use on batters. The Yankees figure to be the stack of the day, but Atlanta and Arizona are also intriguing options to consider, even if the ballpark isn't the […]

Trading Up - Paul Goldschmidt

Since 2013, Paul Goldschmidt has helped fantasy baseball owners win leagues in every format. This season I’ve been seeing posts for a month declaring Goldschmidt as “old-s**t.” It’s a steep fall. At the start of the season, Goldschmidt was a no-doubt first-round pick. Owners could take him number 3, and someone might grumble about Nolan […]

Updated Catcher Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We are taking a look at catchers in this article. There is a clear divide at this position, which guys who can contribute a lot in the first […]

Week 10 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 10! 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 10, which […]

Johnny Cueto To Possibly Return In June

San Francisco Giants starter Johnny Cueto said he felt good after throwing from 120 feet and also did some light tossing off of a mound. Cueto is currently on the disabled list with a sprained elbow but seems to making great progress in his recovery. Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that it is "very possible" […]

Johnny Cueto Could Return Before July 1

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) could return before July 1 according to manager Bruce Bochy. Cueto threw from 120 feet Sunday. He felt so good that he even did some light throwing from the pitchers mound. Cueto has been out since May 1 with a right elbow strain.

Buster Posey Returns To Sunday’s Lineup Versus Phillies

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will return to the Giants lineup Sunday after sitting out Saturday with an elbow contusion. The injury was never considered serious and Posey will bat second. Posey remains one of the best catchers in all fantasy formats despite his low home run total.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/3/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a handful of small slates on DraftKings today, with the most appealing one left being the 4:00 pm slate, so this post will concentrate on those four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/3/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]

Brandon Belt Lands On 10-Day Disabled List With Appendicitis

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (appendicitis) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Belt left Tuesday’s game early and was rushed to the hospital. He had his appendix removed late Friday and was resting on Saturday. There is no clear timetable for his return and Pablo Sandoval will replace Belt at first […]

Buster Posey Sidelined With Elbow Contusion

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was sidelined Saturday with an elbow contusion that he suffered after being hit Friday. Posey is considered day-to-day and was replaced by Nick Hundley Saturday.

Alen Hanson Activated From Disabled List Saturday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Alen Hanson was activated from the disabled list Saturday. Hanson had been sidelined since May 13 with a hamstring injury. He could be avoided for now as Joe Panik returned Friday and will be the team’s everyday second baseman.

Hunter Pence Activated From Disabled List On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence was activated from the disabled list Saturday. Pence missed over a month with a right thumb sprain. Pence changed his swing during his rehab and was seeing good results for Triple-A Sacramento. Manager Bruce Bochy stated that Mac Williamson will be the team’s everyday left fielder and that leaves […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

Being a fantasy writer, like being a fantasy owner, means being wrong on something of a regular basis. So when you nail one, it’s important to acknowledge (read: gloat about) it. If you heeded last week’s advice and picked up the heretofore scuffling Ian Kinsler, you were rewarded with a week in which he collected […]

Brandon Belt Has Appendix Removed

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had his appendix removed Friday night. Belt is resting at the hospital for now and expected to go home later on Saturday. Belt is likely to land on the disabled list which is a big blow to both the Giants and fantasy owners. Pablo Sandoval will likely take […]

Brandon Belt Went To Hospital Friday

After exiting Friday’s game in the second inning, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was rushed to the hospital to be evaluated for appendicitis. If Belt were to require emergency surgery then he would have to be placed on the disabled list and likely miss at least two weeks. Belt is off to the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are six slates on DraftKings today, with all 30 teams playing on Saturday. The featured slate starts at 7pm and spans eight games. I will be covering players in every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/2/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Outfield Prospect Rankings (June) - 2018 Impact Rookies

Welcome back, RotoBallers. I'll be breaking down impact prospects by position. Today I'm bringing you my updated top 10 outfielders - MLB prospect rankings for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Outfield is typically one of the deepest list of impact prospects, but list of the top guys to own in redraft leagues took some hits to […]

Brandon Belt Exits Early With Stomach Illness Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt exited Friday’s game early with a stomach illness. Belt finished the game 0-for-1 and was replaced by Pablo Sandoval. Belt should be considered day-to-day. If Belt is unable to play on Saturday, Sandoval would likely start in his place.

Mark Melancon Activated From The Disabled List

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) has been activated from the disabled list prior to Friday’s game. Melancon has missed the entire year with inflammation in his right flexor tendon. Melancon is expected to be eased back into high leverage situations and can safely be on the waiver wire as long as Hunter […]

Joe Panik Activated And Batting First Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Friday. Panik will return after being absent since April 28 with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Panik has hit .267 with three home runs and could be of use in NL-only leagues for owners looking for help with […]

Alen Hanson (2B/OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: A former top Pittsburgh prospect, Alen Hanson seemed to have found himself a role with the Giants before injury struck. While starting the season on the bench Hanson played every game from April 25th to May 12th, and in the process performed […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 2

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Madison Bumgarner Pitches Well In Final Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) went 4 2/3 innings, allowing two hits on one run in his final rehab game Thursday. Bumgarner threw 74 pitches in the contest and looks ready to help the Giants. Bumgarner is expected to make his season debut for the Giants on Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. There […]

Updated Shortstop Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our crack staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We round things out with a look at where MLB's shortstops fall. A position that was once a fantasy wasteland now boasts some of the game's brightest […]