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Jeff Samardzija Could Return Saturday
Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) could return on Saturday. Samardzija will throw one more bullpen session, and if it goes well, he should be able to make his debut against the Angels on Saturday. Samardzija should be owned in all formats. The matchup […]
Johnny Cueto Strikes Out 11 Batters In Return
Returning from the disabled list Tuesday evening, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto didn’t miss a beat. Cueto went seven innings and allowed just two hits while striking out 11 batters and allowing zero runs. Cueto picked up the no-decision as he was out dueled by Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, who allowed just […]
Evan Longoria Scratched on Tuesday Due to Ankle Injury
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has been scratched from the Giants lineup on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Pablo Sandoval is taking his place at third base. Longoria, who has struggled to start the season with just a .204 batting average, is expected to miss the next couple of games.
Johnny Cueto Activated And Will Start Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) has been activated from the disabled list and will start Tuesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cueto only missed one start after he hurt his ankle while working out. He faces a tough task against the Diamondbacks but has a 0.69 ERA in two starts and should be […]
Updated Week 3 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (4/16 - 4/22)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, hopefully all your teams are off to roaring starts! Either way we're here to try and help with your daily/weekly lineups. I'm filling in for the regular @Roto_Dubs this week, as he doesn't feel like dealing with any messy rotation changes after six (!) postponed games on Sunday. Ouch. Below are the projected starting […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 18
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We're back for a huge Tuesday slate, featuring double digit games. There are players at every price level, including pitchers and hitters. That means there will be a plethora of options for lineup construction tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/17/18. The lineup […]
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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a MASSIVE 12 game slate tonight and there are some fantastic options across the board. There are some heavy favorites on the board, and you are going to want to look at those pitchers for your cash games. Plenty of high priced bats out there, so finding value will be important. In this […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Watch List
Every Monday we’ll be checking in on some names to keep an eye on and add to your watch list. Some may require quick action while others are simply options to keep in mind down the road. We're still in the very early stages of the season but every bit of additional data helps. Here's […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire - Outfielders (OF)
With half of April in the books, some trends are starting to emerge. We finally have enough data to start to assess if areas of statistical interest are real or mirages. Players with hot two or three game stretches are starting to peter out or at least normalize, but there is still a lot of […]
Tyler Beede Demoted To Triple-A After Loss On Sunday
Following the Giants loss versus the Padres on Sunday, starter Tyler Beede was sent down to Triple-A. Beede gave up five runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings Sunday. It was only his second major league start, but with Johnny Cueto (ankle) back Tuesday and Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) aiming to return late next week, […]
Mac Williamson On Fire For Triple-A Sacramento
San Francisco Giants Triple-A outfielder Mac Williamson has been on an absolute tear to start the Triple-A season. The outfielder is hitting a ridiculous .500 in 28 at-bats with five home runs and 13 RBI. Williamson just missed the cut to break camp with the Giants and it seems like he is taking it personally. […]
Chris Shaw Has Hit Three Home Runs For Triple-A
Outfielder Chris Shaw who is the Giants number two prospect according to MLB.com has been off to a hot start in Triple-A Sacramento. Shaw made the switch from first base to the outfield this spring and no matter what position he is playing, he continues to hit. Over his first 42 at-bats, he has hit […]
Steven Duggar Starting To Heat Up
After a strong spring for the San Francisco Giants, outfield prospect Steven Duggar has come back to earth for Triple-A Sacramento. Over his first 31 at-bats, the outfielder is hitting .258 and has yet to take a ball deep. Duggar has a hit in four of his last five games including three two-hit games over […]
Jeff Samardzija Not Yet Ready for Season Debut
Despite targeting April 19th as a return date for Jeff Samardzija, the Giants' starter will reportedly see one more rehab start before making his 2018 season debut. The right-hander has been out all season with a pectoral strain and struggled in his last start, going just 2 and 2/3 innings, while allowing six runs. When […]
Johnny Cueto Set To Return To Giants Rotation On Tuesday
After suffering an ankle injury last week, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto has been cleared to return to the Giants' rotation and will start on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Cueto has been superb in 2018, pitching to a 1-0 record with a 0.69 ERA and a 5/2 K/BB ratio over 13 innings. With […]
Buster Posey Sitting With Bruised Thumb On Sunday
According to manager Bruce Bochy, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is sitting on Sunday due to a bruised thumb. The injury appears to be minor as Bochy stated that he is likely to return to the lineup on Tuesday following the team's off day. Starting in his place on Sunday will be Nick Hundley, who […]
Johnny Cueto Confident He Will Pitch Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) is confident that he will be able to pitch Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. Cueto was placed on the 10-day disabled list earlier this week after hurting his ankle during a workout. He threw 20 pitches to hitters and 20 pitches on the side Saturday. The right-hander has […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/14/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a split slate of games, which was normal for a Saturday and there are plenty of options across the slate. There are a number of aces on the mound who you will want to pay up for, so finding the savings at other positions will be important. In this article, I will be providing […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/14/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got all 30 teams competing on Saturday, which gives us plenty of lineups to create across multiple different contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/14/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/13/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy Friday to all of you, fellow Rotoballers. We made it to the weekend, it's finally warm in the northern half of the country, and we have an awesome 13 game Main slate to play with this evening. There's not much to complain about in the DFS world, as we've got good-to-great pitching options and […]
Will Smith Throws One Inning In High-A
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) threw one inning in High-A San Jose on Thursday. Smith is recovering from Tommy John surgery and could be back in the big leagues in three weeks if his rehab goes well. Even with Mark Melancon (forearm) having no timeline for a return, Smith is unlikely to have […]
Mark Melancon Has Stem-Cell Injection
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) had a stem-cell injection in his right pronator on Thursday. Melancon will now wait two weeks before starting a throwing program. He also visited with Dr. James Andrews, who said Melancon’s ligament was fine. Reliever Hunter Strickland is doing a good job as the Giants closer and with Melancon […]
Johnny Cueto Not Sure If He Will Start Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) said that he is unsure on if he will be able to start on Tuesday. Cueto threw on flat ground Thursday and is going to try to throw in the bullpen Friday. More should be known on Cueto’s status by the weekend.
Everybody Hurts - How Worried Should You Be?
As I usually do this time of year, I've spent a lot of time counseling fantasy owners to stay calm and be patient. A slow start doesn't always mean that a player won't perform to expectations. Frustrating though it may be, you're often better off weathering the storm and sticking with him. Injuries, though? Those […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 14
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]
Austin Jackson Out Thursday, Gregor Blanco To Start
San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson (groin) will sit out Thursday evening. Jackson left late in Wednesday’s game with groin tightness. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Jackson was removed as a precaution and it makes sense for him to sit out Thursday. Gregor Blanco will replace Jackson and bat eighth. Jackson will look to get back […]
Giants Option Andrew Suarez, Promote Derek Law
The San Francisco Giants continue to shake up their pitching staff, this time demoting starting pitcher Andrew Suarez and promoting relief pitcher Derek Law. Suarez pitched well in his big league debut Wednesday and is likely to get more opportunities as the season goes on. Law has a career 3.31 ERA in his two-year career, […]
Giants Confident Johnny Cueto Will Make Start Tuesday
Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the San Francisco Giants are confident that starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) will be available to start Tuesday. Cueto landed on the 10-day disabled list earlier in the week after he hurt his ankle working out. Cueto is off to a nice start with a 0.69 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups
DraftKings features two classic style slates tonight, the main slate at 7:05 pm and a late slate starting at 8:10 pm. This gives up plenty of different lineups to create. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/12/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]
