Joey Gallo Getting The Day Off Saturday, No Trade Imminent

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday as he is simply getting a day off, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Grant reports that this is just a day off for Gallo — who has struggled since the All-Star break — and that this is not […]

Nate Lowe Knocks In Two Runs

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe continues to show that he's an asset to this offense. On Friday, Lowe went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI during the 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros. This offense continues to slump, but at least Lowe remains a reliable bat for Texas. He is hitting .253 with […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Collects Two Hits On Friday

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to be getting back into his groove at the plate. On Friday, he went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in the 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros. There is not a whole lot of positive things coming from this Rangers' lineup right now. Kiner-Falefa is […]

Kolby Allard Crumbles Versus Astros

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard was smacked around during Friday's loss to the Houston Astros. He went four innings, seven hits allowed, seven earned runs in the 7-3 loss. Allard tossed two scoreless frames before completely melting down in the third inning. He has allowed 12 runs over his last two outings. The Rangers […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/24/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Is the Home Run Derby a Power Killer?

I don't know about you all, but for as far back as I can remember, I know I've heard fans and media talk about how after a player competes in the Home Run Derby they almost always seem to "lose their swing" and have a power drop-off in the second half. I've heard that repeated […]

Five Undervalued Standout Pitchers - Maddux Plate Discipline

“The key to pitching is to have the ability to throw a strike when they’re taking and throw a ball when the hitter is swinging.” - Greg Maddux Using my weighted plate discipline index statistic - the Maddux Plate Discipline Index (mPDI) - we can enumerate the percentage of time in which pitchers demonstrate the […]

MLB Betting Picks for Saturday 7/24 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

The less said about yesterday, the better. Zac Gallen came up one strikeout short after lasting just four innings. Yusei Kikuchi then had a career-high 12 strikeouts in just six innings. The Tigers outhit the Royals eight to five but still lost 5-3 and the White Sox loaded the bases in the second inning, failed […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have another bizarro Saturday of MLB slates in the DraftKings universe. The Diamondbacks and Cubs meet early in Wrigley. We also have a four-gamer that starts at 4:00 Eastern and a "turbo" for those rebellious teams that start an hour earlier than everyone else at 6:00 Eastern. This will cover the "main" slate, which […]

Nick Solak Optioned, Curtis Terry Called Up

The Texas Rangers optioned infielder Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday and called up first baseman Curtis Terry from Round Rock in a corresponding move. Catcher Jose Trevino (forearm) was also activated from the injured list and catcher John Hicks was designated for assignment. Solak started the year off hot but has been […]

Dodgers Intrigued With Ian Kennedy

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Ian Kennedy could be on the move within the next week or so. The veteran closer is one of the few trade pieces that Texas has to offer right now. The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Kennedy. This season, Kennedy has a 2.59 ERA and 33/7 K/BB […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! There are 14 games on tap for the beginning of the weekend, with some interstate showdowns and classic rivalries headlining the schedule. Things start on the East Coast, where the Nationals and Orioles battle it out. Then it continues in Texas between the Rangers and Astros before ending on the West Coast […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're set for a typically busy Friday night that features some quality pitchers in a mixed bag of matchups and some intriguing battles at Fenway Park and Miller Park in particular. There's also some interesting history between several batters on the ledger and opposing pitchers, which, when coupled with other metrics uncovered by research, make […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/23/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/23/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]

Rangers Expected To Call Up First Base Prospect Curtis Terry

The Texas Rangers are expected to call up first baseman Curtis Terry from Triple-A this weekend, potentially as soon as Friday. The 24-year-old is currently ranked as the 26th best prospect in the Rangers organization by MLB.com. He has been red hot at Triple-A this year, slashing .294/.375/.583 with 17 home runs, 53 RBI and […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Knocks In Two Runs

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to be breaking out of his little slump at the plate. On Thursday, he went 1-for-5 with two RBI during the 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Obviously, it wasn't a great outing at the plate, but at least he knocked in two runs. The Rangers will certainly take […]

Andy Ibanez Collects Three Hits

Texas Rangers infielder Andy Ibanez put together one of his better performances on Thursday. He went 3-for-4 with one RBI, and a triple during the 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Ibanez has not looked sharp at the plate lately, but hopefully this is a sign he's turning it around. Sadly, Ibanez doesn't get enough […]

David Dahl Knocks In Two Runs On Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl has been one of the few batters showing up for this offense recently. On Thursday, Dahl went 1-for-3 with two RBI during the 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Rangers offense has struggled to score runs lately. Dahl has been hitting much better over the last month or so. […]

Mike Foltynewicz Has Ugly Outing Versus Tigers

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz continued his sluggish performance on the mound versus the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. He went four innings, five hits allowed, five earned runs, two walks, and four strikeouts during Thursday's loss. Foltynewicz also allowed three home runs during the 7-5 defeat. That'll move his record to an ugly 2-10 […]

Kyle Gibson A Likely Trade Target?

Rival executives view Texas Rangers right-hander Kyle Gibson as more likely to be traded than Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios. The Rangers and Twins are both out of contention in the American League West and American League Central, respectively, this year and could look to trade either Gibson or Berrios before the deadline next week. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/22/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/22/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/22/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome to Week 17 of the MLB season, RotoBallers! Week 16 was a short one with the All-Star Break and the postponed contest on Thursday night, but we just about broke even over the weekend, losing 0.8 units on the juice with some tough beats. Now we have a new start to a new week […]

Nick Solak Continues To Struggle At The Plate

Texas Rangers second baseman/outfielder Nick Solak had a strong first month of the year, but has really struggled at the plate ever since then. July has been particularly rough for him so far. Over 13 games this month, Solak is slashing .167/.205/.214 with just two extra-base hits, both doubles. He has just one home run […]

Bullpen Report: Gearing Up for the Trade Deadline

With the All-Star game behind us we are now entering the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season. The truth is, the second half is really when leagues are won or lost. Sure, you could have had a great first half, but as my brother likes to quote from his favorite movie - no body […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 17

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 17

It’s hard to believe but the second half of the season is officially here. With the diminished schedule ahead, the Top 50 list has transitioned to ranking the Top 25 redraft prospects for the remainder of 2021. Last week’s list lost some key names as a number of clubs called up top prospects for a […]

Nate Lowe Heading To The Bench On Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Tyler Alexander and the Detroit Tigers. Andy Ibanez is getting the start at first base and batting sixth in the game. Lowe has struggled at the plate in July, slashing .229/.373/.375. He homered twice in his first game of […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/22 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

John Hicks Delivers RBI Double

Texas Rangers catcher John Hicks brought some life to this offense during Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Hicks went 1-for-4 with an RBI double off righty Matt Manning in the second inning. The veteran catcher has cooled off since smacking four home runs in a four game span. Hopefully, this is a sign that […]

Jordan Lyles Has Lackluster Outing On Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles continued his mediocre pitching versus the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. He went seven innings, allowing six hits, four earned runs, and struck out five in the 4-2 loss. Lyles allowed three home runs in this contest, which moved his season total to 25 homers allowed. Those 25 blasts allowed […]