Joe Panik Took Batting Practice on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) took batting practice for the first time on Tuesday since being placed on the disabled list April 28. Panik told reporters that he had no limitations with his swing and was able to grip the bat strongly and without any issues. There is a good chance that […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday evening versus the Astros. McCutchen sat out Sunday with a sore knee and the team had Monday off. McCutchen has hit .248 with three home runs and 19 RBI so far in his first season with the Giants. Return him to your […]

Madison Bumgarner Throws Simulated Game Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) threw a simulated game on Tuesday and looked normal, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Bumgarner is expected to begin his rehab in Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday and will make at least three rehab starts. The Giants ace is expected back in mid-June and […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 23

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 weakest categories and target players who may be […]

Week 8 Points League Waiver Wire Targets and Drops

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 22

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 […]

Brandon Crawford (SS, SF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: On the heels of a putrid April, San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has been one of May’s hottest hitters. Since the calendar flipped, he is slashing an absurd .449/.459/.652, with nine multi-hit games (including five with at least three hits). That […]

Alen Hanson (2B/OF, SF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Giants added former Pirates prospect Alen Hanson in the offseason on a minor league deal, no one batted an eye. Hanson had flamed out in Pittsburgh after sitting atop prospects lists for years. However, the pop never developed, the hitting […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

DJ LeMahieu is the latest injury casualty in the middle infield. The Rockies’ second baseman has hit the disabled list for the second time already this year, this time with a sprained thumb. If the current rate holds, middle infielders will be extinct by August. (cue depressing photo montage set to Sarah MacLachlan) Every Monday […]

Week 8 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome Rotoballers. Week 8 is on the way, and with it we're one step closer to completing our second month of the season. By now, we're starting to accrue enough data that advanced statistics become more usable for analysis. This is an exciting time when we learn who's gains in contact percentage and ISO are […]

Brandon Belt Remains On Fire

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt hit another home run, his fifth of the week on Sunday. Belt finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. Belt is locked in at the plate right now and now has 11 home runs in what has been a career year.

Week 8 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 8! 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 8, which […]

Andrew McCutchen Expects To Play Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen said that the plan is for him to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros. McCutchen sat out on Sunday with a bruised knee. Should McCutchen return Tuesday, he will face his former teammate Gerrit Cole.

Andrew McCutchen Resting Sunday Afternoon

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen will sit Sunday. McCutchen left Saturday’s contest early with a bruised knee. There is no sign of any serious injury and it makes sense to give McCutchen a game off. Gorkys Hernandez will be in right field today.

Trading Up - Andrelton Simmons

In this column, I'll dive into the profile of a player who could be considered a valuable trade asset and give recommendations of how to approach a potential deal in fantasy baseball leagues. After a strong first quarter of the season, Andrelton Simmons’ stock has skyrocketed as owners try to judge his value after articles […]

The Cut List (Week 8): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 8 of the Cut List. I’m continuing the standard league viable cut trend that I’ve been rolling with for a few weeks. I think my pitching cut suggestions have fared rather well over the past few weeks (Danny Duffy, Jeff Samardzija, Sonny Gray, Jacob Faria), but the hitters I’ve highlighted lately are […]

Joe Panik Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is set to return earlier than expected from his torn UCL. Panik was originally expected to miss upwards to six weeks with this thumb injury, however, it now seems that he could return in less than five. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the […]

Mark Melancon Won’t Return As Closer

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) won’t return as the team’s closer when he returns to the major league roster. Melancon is due back in a couple weeks and Bochy wants to ease him back into action with low leverage work. Melancon begins his rehab assignment […]

Madison Bumgarner Throws 40 Pitches Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) threw 40 pitches on Saturday. Bumgarner is scheduled to throw to hitters on Tuesday before making his first rehab start on Saturday. Bumgarner is scheduled to make at least three rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list. Bumgarner said that he’s “trying to get it […]

Brandon Belt Returns To The Lineup Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will be in Saturday’s lineup. Belt was out Friday with a sore knee and the injury was never considered serious. Belt has homered in four straight games and is off to the best start in his career with a .303 batting average to go along with 10 home […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 8

Since last week's column, Luke Weaver has allowed one run over his past 12 innings and Luis Castillo notched another victory by striking out eight in six frames against the Dodgers. Also, Alen Hanson hit the DL and Tim Anderson hasn't notched a single HR, SB, or RBI since May 9. Fantasy baseball giveth and […]

Brandon Belt Has Sore Knee

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is out of Friday’s lineup with a sore knee. Belt hurt his knee earlier in the week sliding into a base. Belt has homered in four straight games and is considered day-to-day. Belt has been hot in the early going this year, so put […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will sit Friday. Belt has been on fire and has a home run in four straight games. The Giants face lefty Kyle Freeland, which is why Belt may be on the bench Friday. Buster Posey will be at first base and Nick Hundley will be behind the plate […]

Mac Williamson Cleared To Begin Rehab

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) has been added to the club’s Triple-A roster to begin his rehab assignment. Williamson had been sidelined since April 28 with concussion symptoms. Williamson was crushing the ball in both Triple-A and in his five games in the big leagues. He is worth owning as long as he […]

Hunter Pence Working On New Batting Technique

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) will need at least 40 at-bats in the minor leagues as he is recovering from a thumb injury and working on a new batting stance. Pence was hitting just .172 in 58 at-bats and has struck out 22 times this season. Pence has been hitting well for Triple-A […]

Denard Span (OF, TB) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span is on a bit of a hot streak this week, registering a hit in five consecutive games coming into Friday night's game with the Angels. Span was held hitless in six at-bats in Los Angeles, but […]

Mac Williamson Takes Batting Practice Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) took part in batting practice Thursday. Williamson was hit on the wrist by reliever Mark Melancon (forearm), who was throwing batting practice and is recovering from a forearm injury. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Williamson is on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. Williamson will […]

Mark Melancon Throws Batting Practice On Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) threw 20 pitches of batting practice on Thursday. Melancon hit outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion), who is recovering from a concussion, on the wrist. Williamson appeared to be OK. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Melancon will begin a two-week rehab assignment in the minors on Sunday or Monday. […]

Joe Panik Takes Part In Baseball Activities Thursday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) took swings and fielded ground balls for the first time since landing on the disabled list on April 28. Panik is still a few weeks away from returning to the big leagues and this is a step in the right direction. Panik is hitting .267 with three […]

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

I feel like we deserve this big, beautiful slate tonight with all the rain-outs and mediocre options we've dealt with throughout the week. All 15 games tonight are in the Main slate, so there is much to discuss. Unfortunately, we are not without weather concerns, but at least there will be other options to fall […]