Matt Wisler Implodes In The Eighth Inning On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Wisler (3-4) allowed two runs on two hits and a hit batter in 1/3 of an inning during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. He was tagged with his third loss of the season. The 28-year-old entered the eighth frame to protect a 2-1 lead but was saddled with the […]

Ryan Yarbrough Fans Six In Sunday’s No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out six across seven innings in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw surrendered a solo shot to Cesar Hernandez in the first inning but cruised through the rest of the […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes 21st Homer On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. He took Triston McKenzie deep in the sixth inning for his 21st long ball of the season. Since being acquired by the Rays on July 22, the 41-year-old is hitting .167 […]

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. […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We're reaching crunch time in fantasy baseball; time is running out to make that push for the playoffs or to start making up points in roto categories. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, plenty of players will change teams which could drastically affect their fantasy value. Additionally, some starting pitchers are […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who […]

The Bigger Picture - Post-Trade Deadline Pickups Are Key

The MLB trade deadline is one week away as of this writing and the first big deal has already gone down. Baseball's version of the Highlander, Nelson Cruz, has moved to Tampa Bay. It comes as no shock that the Twins are sellers this year; they are currently 17.5 games behind first place in the […]

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 […]

Yandy Diaz (1B/3B, TB) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Diaz has been on a tear since the calendar flipped to July, slashing .389/.450/.750 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, seven RBI, and eight runs scored over 36 at-bats. The 29-year-old infielder was slugging .291 over his first 182 […]

Nick Anderson Scheduled For Another Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) will participate in another rehab outing on Monday. The 31-year-old hasn't played this season as he continues to work his way back from partially torn UCL. The righty recorded two strikeouts during an inning of work on Friday during an outing in the Florida Complex League and […]

Nelson Cruz to the Rays - Fantasy Impact

We're less than a week away from the Trade Deadline and the Hot Stove is officially on after the Minnesota Twins traded designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays. Here's how the deal broke down: Rays receive: DH Nelson Cruz Twins receive: RHP Drew Strotman, RHP Joe Ryan With Minnesota sitting 16 1/2 games […]

Collin McHugh Lands On IL Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Collin McHugh (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with arm fatigue, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McHugh has been lights out as a reliever this year, going 3-1 with a 1.51 ERA, 0.912 WHIP and 36.6 percent strikeout rate over 41 2/3 […]

Olympic Betting Picks for Late Sunday Night 7/25

Hello everyone! Welcome to our betting coverage here for RotoBaller. This will be short and sweet at first but pick up as the Olympics often do. There will also be some PrizePicks coverage coming soon. We do apologize for the delay as most of our picks were going out via our chat rooms and social […]

Brett Phillips Crushes Fifth Homer On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-2 win over Cleveland. He took J.C. Mejia deep in the third inning for his fifth long ball of the season. The 27-year-old has provided solid fantasy value this season by slashing .205/.308/.357 […]

Drew Rasmussen Throws Three Innings On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed one run on one hit while striking out three across three innings during Saturday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. He didn't factor into the decision. The 25-year-old was efficient in his second career start on Saturday, throwing 35 pitches, firing 25 for strikes. He continues to be used […]

Joey Wendle Collects Four Hits On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle went 4-for-5 with two doubles during Saturday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. The 31-year-old has been an excellent source for batting average and is hitting 370 (10-for-27) with three doubles, a triple, three RBI, and a walk since the All-Star break. A crowded roster keeps him from playing every […]

Ji-Man Choi Has Monster Day At The Plate

Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI, and two additional runs scored during Saturday's 8-2 win over the guardians. He put the Rays on the scoreboard with a solo shot off J.C. Mejia in the top of the first inning. The Rays' first baseman added […]

Austin Meadows Homers Twice In Saturday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. He belted a two-run shot off J.C. Mejia in the third inning to give the Rays a 4-1 lead. The Rays outfielder crushed a two-run blast off of Trevor Stephan in the ninth […]

MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 7/25 - Totals, Run Lines, and Money Lines

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another Sunday edition of our MLB betting picks! After a hot start to my season, the last few Sundays have humbled me quite a bit and today I am laser-focused on getting back in the win column! If you follow me for DFS coverage, don't worry - I bet on baseball […]

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 […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (7/25/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Hello RotoBallers! We have a nice-sized Sunday main slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between some great […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! Hope you all have had a great weekend so far. We have a nice 101-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and see how we can optimize our DraftKings MLB DFS for this beautiful Sunday. There shouldn't be any major weather issues today. The only game that is shaky […]

Sean Poppen Promoted From Durham

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Sean Poppen was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. The 27-year-old righty was acquired from Pittsburgh back in May for cash and has played relatively well during his limited time in Durham. However, he doesn't have much fantasy value, so managers can surely keep him off the roster unless he finds […]

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 second half of the baseball season is well underway, and with it, your hopes for a fantasy baseball championship. I don't have much time or energy this week due to a medical emergency in the family, but I still want to get some […]

Randy Arozarena Not In Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Indians. This appears to just be a day off for Arozarena, who has played in seven straight games. Arozarena is slashing .254/.332/.422 with 13 homers, 11 steals, 46 RBI and 59 runs scored over 90 games this year. […]

Taylor Walls Demoted On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was demoted to Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Walls made his major league debut on May 22 and slashed .212/.315/.327 with one home run and three stolen bases during his time with the club. The Rays called up right-hander Sean Poppen to take his spot […]