Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (8/20 - 8/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, hopefully all your teams are right in the thick of things as we prepare for the fantasy baseball home stretch! As always, 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 has "real life" stuff to attend to. For those who aren't […]

Adrian Beltre is Out on Monday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. It's unclear whether or not the hamstring issue is still bothering Beltre. He will sit out his second straight game on Monday. Jurickson Profar will bat fifth and play third base against righty Mike Fiers. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another nice Monday slate, this time with 10 games on the main slate. There are a number of intriguing pitching options that span from high-end to GPP fliers, including Gerrit Cole, Zack Wheeler, Kevin Gausman, and Derek Holland. Some early standout stacks include the Brewers, Astros, and Athletics. In this article, I will […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (C/2B/3B, TEX) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Even though Isiah Kiner-Falefa has slowed down a bit over the last week, he has still produced well over his last 55 AB with two HR and a .345/.379/.527 slash line. His power has been a bit depleted this month, as his 29% hard contact […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

As always, we have two slates on this Wednesday. There is a small early slate, but this article will focus around the larger, later slate. There are plenty of great options to be considered tonight, as well. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/29/18. […]

Bartolo Colon Could Start Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (back) is doing some long toss on Sunday and could start on Monday against the A's after being scratched from his start Sunday. The ageless wonder hasn't really helped fantasy owners with his 7-10 record, 5.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and weak 5.0 K/9 over 24 outings (22 starts). He'd […]

Ronald Guzman (1B, TEX) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite all the success of younger rookies, Texas Rangers first baseman Guzman has had what should be considered a successful rookie campaign. He has demonstrated an ability to hit for power. In 297 at-bats, Guzman has 13 homers and 47 RBI. His power […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got an 11-game featured slate this Sunday on DraftKings, and with top pitcher Chris Sale scratched from his start things really open up on the pitching side of things. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/19/18. The lineup picks will range from some […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

Rosters are ever-changing and player values continue to rise and fall, depending on the flavor of the moment. Consider making a couple of moves to keep your team competitive. If you're in jeopardy of missing the playoffs, take a risk to get a player that could make the difference. The corner infield spots generally offer […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Out of the Lineup Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Choo is hitting .400/.483/.520 over the last week, but needed a night off to rest. Adrian Beltre is serve as the DH and bat third against lefty Andrew Heaney. Beltre is back in the lineup […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 21

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, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/18/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games with only three in the early window and then an 11-game main slate. Options are a bit thin across the board, so it could be a time to take a shot in some tournaments, where it's easy to be different. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez To Pitch Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez will pitch for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Gonzalez will throw two innings in the Arizona League, as he begins his return. Gonzalez is someone who could make up part of the Rangers rotation in 2019. Gonzalez was impressive in 2015, throwing 67 innings with […]

Carlos Tocci Starting Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Tocci is starting in center field Friday. With Delino DeShields back on the 10-day disabled list, Tocci will takeover as the starting center fielder for the foreseeable future. However, Tocci has very limited fantasy value, having struggled at the plate this season. In 96 plate appearances, Tocci has a .174 batting […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa At Catcher Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start behind the plate Friday. Robinson Chirinos will receive another day off, which has become a regular occurrence as of late. The question is whether the Rangers are trying to protect Chirinos, or if this is about getting Kiner-Falefa more time behind the plate for the future. Kiner-Falefa being […]

Adrian Beltre Remains Out Of Lineup Friday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for a third straight game. Beltre was removed from the game Monday and has not featured again for the Rangers since. Beltre has been diagnosed with a Grade-2 strain, which usually requires close to a month to recover from. However, the fact the […]

Drew Robinson Recalled To The Majors

Texas Rangers utility player Drew Robinson has been recalled to the majors. The Rangers needed outfield help after Delino DeShields was placed on the disabled list with a broken finger. Robinson has struggled this season, hitting just .186 with one home run and two stolen bases. In addition, Robinson is unlikely to see regular playing […]

Delino DeShields Placed On 10-Day DL

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a broken middle finger. DeShields was hit by a pitch while trying to bunt in Friday's games against the Los Angeles Angels. This is DeShields third trip to the DL this season. The regular trips to the DL have not helped […]

Jose Leclerc (RP, TEX) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc appears to be making the most of a change to the closer's role. With both Keone Kela and Jake Diekman shipped off to contenders at the non-waiver trade deadline, Leclerc has seen his fantasy value sky rocket. The […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/17/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After last night's disgusting pitching options, we're rightfully treated with a mess of strong options and elite arms this evening. We've got an attractive 14 game Main slate, too, with just the Mets and Phillies being left out of the group with their 6:05 start time. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Fantasy Reflections: Dumb Draft Decisions

2018 is shaping up to be my worst fantasy baseball performance of the decade. I’m on track to win my home league, but I’m doomed to finish in the bottom half of the standings in most of my entries this season. There are plenty of reasons why obstacles with which we’re all familiar. It’s frustrating, […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago by completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked […]

Joey Gallo Continues Strong August

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo continued his strong August performance Thursday night. Gallo had two hits, including a home run, as he scored two runs and drove in two. In the month of August, Gallo is now hitting over .300 with five home runs, 10 runs and 12 RBI. His season average is still a […]

Drew Robinson Could Be Called Up

Texas Rangers outfielder Drew Robinson could be called back up to the major leagues if Delino DeShields is placed on the disabled list. Robinson was optioned to Triple-A when DeShields was activated last Sunday. However, if DeShields does require another trip to the disabled list with his finger injury then Robinson is in contention to […]

Willie Calhoun Could Return To Majors Soon

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun could be back in the major leagues soon. With Delino DeShields injuring his finger Thursday, Calhoun could be back as early as Friday. However, if not then Calhoun will not have to wait long. Once major league rosters expand, Calhoun is pretty much assured of returning the majors. However, whatever […]

Nomar Mazara Homers In Return

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara hit a home run in his return to lineup following his thumb injury. This was Mazara's 16th home run of the season, but this one takes on additional importance. Coming back off a thumb injury can often be tough for hitters, especially when it comes to their power. The fact […]

Delino DeShields' Finger In A Splint

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (finger) was seen wearing a splint on his right middle finger after the game on Thursday, but the team told him not to discuss it with the media. DeShields was hitless in three plate appearances against the Angels to drop his average to .204 on the year to go along […]

Adrian Beltre's Latest Injury Has Him Pondering Future

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre's (hamstring) latest lower-body injury has him questioning how much longer he'll play in the big leagues. If he plays in 2019 he'll be 40 years old. “That brings the question of, ‘Is this going to keep happening more often? Is it worth it to fight it back? Is it […]

Adrian Beltre Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Thursday. The fact the Rangers still have no placed him on the disabled list indicates his absence will not be lengthy. In his place, Jurickson Profar will start at third base and hit fifth in the lineup. Profar has had success this season […]

Delino DeShields Starting Again Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields will get his fourth start in a row in center field on Thursday. DeShields has not exactly done much to shout about since returning from the disabled list, going 1-for-10 with one RBI. However, Carlos Tocci has struggled this season, with a .174 batting average in 96 plate appearances. DeShields […]