Trading Up: Offensive Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Tweaking an offense to strengthen […]

Daniel Robertson Homers Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson followed up his Sunday heroics with another blast Monday versus the Yankees. He would hit a homer for the second straight game. He is up to nine HR of the season. The three hits Monday raised his batting average to .263. He is not a superstar but he […]

Jake Bauers Has Strong Game Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers showed his potential Monday versus the Yankees. He would score twice as well as a three-run HR. The HR showed off his power potential as the homer was his 6th of the season (three in his past seven games to go with 10 RBI). Bauers would also show […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Fourth Save Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado stood in for a sick Sergio Romo to close out the Yankees on Monday. He would go 1 1/3 scoreless innings and held off a furious rally attempt by one of the best teams in the majors to earn his fourth save of the season. He was filling in […]

Jake Faria Will Make At Least One More Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) will make at least one more rehab start in the minors. He is eligible to be activated from the disabled list already, but for whatever reason, will get another start in Triple-A Durham. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out 84 […]

Wilson Ramos Could Return By Next Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is optimistic about returning soon. He says he is feeling a lot better and could return by next weekend. While he would not name a date, he did say "probably not more than 10 days". The issue for the Rays is that the trade deadline is likely to […]

Yonny Chirinos To Start Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos will be called up from the minors to start on Tuesday against the Yankees. Chirinos has been decent for Tampa Bay this year with a 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.1 K/9 in six outings (five starts). He hasn't pitched into the sixth inning in any of his starts […]

Sergio Romo Unavailable Due To Flu

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo was unavailable for a save chance on Monday because he has the stomach flu, according to manager Kevin Cash. Jose Alvarado closed out the game against the Yankees instead. Romo could be back in the ninth inning as soon as Tuesday if he's feeling better.

C.J. Cron Not in the Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Cron is hitting .351/.390/.703 with three home runs and 11 RBI over the last two weeks. Jake Bauers is batting third and starting at first base while Ji-Man Choi bats cleanup and serves […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Could Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) said he is feeling better and could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Yankees. He could be available off the bench on Monday. The Rays just called up infield prospect Willy Adames on Sunday, so the young shortstop could be headed right back to the minors […]

Willy Adames Starting At Shortstop Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames was recalled on Sunday and will start at shortstop and bat eighth against Yankees' righty Luis Severino on Monday. The Rays did not bring him up to sit on the bench. That means Adeiny Hechavarria is going to see less playing time going forward. Hechavarria could very well be […]

Kevin Kiermaier Returning on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) will return to the Rays starting lineup on Monday after missing back-to-back games with a bone bruise in his right foot. Kiermaier will resume his role of batting first and playing center field against Yankees' righty Luis Severino. Kiermaier is hitting .192/.277/.273 off right-handed pitching this season. He's […]

Blake Snell Lands on 10-Day DL

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Rays expect Snell to only miss one start due to left shoulder fatigue. He underwent an MRI on Monday, but it showed no structural damage. Righty pitcher Chih-Wei Hu has been recalled from Triple A to take Snell's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a larger than usual Monday slate thanks to the All-Star break, so there are plenty of choices at each position. Pitching is a bit disappointing considering the deep slate, especially after getting out of the top three. That leaves plenty of stacking options however, with the A's/Rangers looking like a great place to […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week (7/23 - 7/29)

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Due to a combination of harder throwers and hitters focusing on hitting for power, strikeouts are at an all-time high in baseball. For pitchers, this is an ideal trend. The ability to generate swings and misses is the most important skill to possess, as it's the only true way to control what happens after the […]

C.J. Cron Scores Twice Versus Miami Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron scored twice Sunday versus the Marlins. He would score the first run for the Rays and then come around to score on the winning grand slam. Cron has a career high 19 HR already this season to go with 50 RBI. He is currently batting .254, which has […]

Chris Archer Fans 13 Sunday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer struck out 13 batters Sunday versus the Marlins. He would last six innings allowing four runs (three earned) and leave trailing. Archer was saved from taking the loss when the Rays came back to win in the bottom of the ninth. He has been speculated to be on […]

Daniel Robertson Is Hero Off The Bench Sunday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson came off the bench to strike the decisive blow Sunday versus the Marlins. Down 4-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Robertson was brought in to pinch-hit with the bases loaded. He would drive the ball into the stands to win the game. The HR was his eighth […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Duffy has been a pleasant surprise this year on a Tampa Bay Rays team that wasn't expected to do a whole lot. He's having one of his best years so far in his still young career. He's hitting .317 and has […]

C.J. Cron (1B, TBR) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: C.J. Cron has predictably not maintained the torrid pace he set early in the season, but that doesn't mean he can't still help your fantasy squad. In fact, after a putrid June, he's rebounded quite nicely in July. The 28-year-old has five multi-hit […]

Jake Bauers (1B, TBR) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Given the dominance of the Yankees and Red Sox, the Rays were never likely to contend for a playoff spot. They've been respectable, though, posting a .500 record and a positive run differential entering Sunday's action. One reason has been the play of […]

Willy Adames Recalled Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham on Sunday and optioned outfielder Justin Williams in a corresponding move. Williams made his major league debut on Saturday and grounded into a double play as a pinch hitter. Adames hit just .216 with three homers and nine RBI in 26 games with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a nine game featured slate today, with a few doubleheaders knocking some games off of it. CLE @ TEX has the biggest total with an 11 O/U, while MIN @ KC and PIT @ CIN coming in next at 9.5 each. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

It is week 17 and the All-Star break has passed. Don’t become complacent, regardless of your place in the standings. You don’t need to manage your active roster the next few days so take this opportunity to clean things up. Spend some time rummaging through the waiver wire to find assets to assist your endeavors. […]

Week 17 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Happy middle of July, RotoBallers! I don't know about you, but it's getting real hot. Both outside and on the MLB trade wire. Moves are being discussed as we speak, which means I need to get this up and in front of your eyes ASAP or all this great advice that will definitely help you […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/22/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 22nd). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

The Cut List (Week 17): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 17 of the Cut List. This week I took a peek at Ender Inciarte, Jake Lamb, Carlos Santana, and Jurickson Profar. All four players should be cut in all shallow standard leagues. Each player listed in the “better options” section will serve you better in the long run, so don’t gloss over […]

Week 16 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 16! 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 16, and […]

Joey Wendle Homers Saturday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle opened the scoring for the team Saturday versus the Marlins. With the team trailing 2-0, he would drive a ball into the stands to cut the deficit in half. The homer was only his sixth in 118 career games. Wendle is part of an interesting crowd in Tampa's […]