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Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks
Welcome to June, RotoBallers! What better way to start those summer months than with another updated edition of my top-101 starting pitcher rankings - looking at rest-of-season values. Once again, I've got you covered with ranks, tiers, trends, and notes with the top-101 in a table with other fun things like earned value via Fangraphs. […]
Mike Rizzo: "We Are Not Trading Juan Soto"
In an appearance on Sports Junkies Radio on Wednesday, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said: "We are not trading Juan Soto." The Nationals are not close to contention this year, leading many to speculate that the Nationals may try to trade Soto before this summer's trade deadline. The 23-year-old hasn't been signed to a […]
Alcides Escobar Goes On IL, Luis Garcia Recalled
The Washington Nationals placed shortstop Alcides Escobar (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain and recalled infielder Luis Garcia from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Escobar was hitting .220/.264/.288 with no home runs, eight RBI and one steal in 35 games and wasn't a fantasy option in mixed […]
Cade Cavalli Remains Inconsistent In 2022
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli went seven innings and allowed two hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out six in his most recent start for Triple-A Rochester. The right-hander has been inconsistent on the season, but has allowed just one run and recorded 12 strikeouts over his last two starts (12 innings). Cavalli […]
Josh Bell Singles On Tuesday
Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-4 in a 10-0 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday. Bell has cooled off at the plate heading into Wednesday's matchup against the Mets. The 29-year-old was hot in the first month of the season, slashing .365/.460/.527 with two home runs and 15 runs batted in […]
Evan Lee To Start For Nationals Wednesday
Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez announced Tuesday that left-handed pitcher Evan Lee will start Wednesday's game at the Mets, per MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman. The 24-year-old has a 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 29.4% strikeout rate over seven starts with Double-A Harrisburg. Despite his good numbers, Lee will draw a very difficult first career start and […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]
Alcides Escobar Exits Early With Leg Injury
Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar (leg) exited Tuesday's game against the New York Mets early with an apparent leg injury. The 35-year-old sustained the injury while making a diving play at shortstop in the He went 0-for-1 before leaving. Dee Strange-Gordon shifted from left field to shortstop while Lane Thomas entered the game as Escobar's […]
Stephen Strasburg Could Make Final Rehab Start Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) is slated to make his next rehab outing at Triple-A Rochester on Friday. According to Nationals manager Dave Martinez, Strasburg will throw around 80 pitches or six innings and the outing could be his final rehab start before joining the Nationals. Strasburg looked great in his last […]
Joe Ross To Undergo His Second Tommy John Surgery
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will be undergoing Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. The 29-year-old had been rehabbing from a UCL tear in his right elbow prior to suffering a setback. This is tough news for Ross, who had his first Tommy John surgery back in 2017. Ross […]
Nelson Cruz Out With Ankle Injury Tuesday
Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. The veteran was hit in his left ankle by a pitch in Monday's game and the injury forced him to exit the contest. Cruz was riding a 10-game hitting streak prior to Monday's game, but […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/31/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/31/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]
Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 8)
Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. We have had several call-ups this week and as a result, the following players who will not be on the rankings this week that have been in the past are Adley Rutschman, Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore, Roansy Contreras, Oscar Gonzalez, and Royce Lewis. Royce Lewis […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our free MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/31/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main […]
Stephen Strasburg Looks Great In Second Rehab Outing
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) looked like his old self in his second minor league rehab outing for Low-Fredericksburg on Sunday, throwing five scoreless innings while giving up one hit, walking only one and striking out six. Strasburg induced weak contact all day. It's a solid showing for the 33-year-old as he […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/30/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/30/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Memorial Day! We have a nice split-slate day here with six games in the afternoon and six games at night. With most people off work today, there are heightened chances that you're looking for […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8
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 League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8
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 […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/29/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/29/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8
This week presents a lot of high-risk/high-reward streaming options that could swing either way. There are also a couple of pitchers that I feel strongly about based on their upcoming schedule and recent trends. Every streamer brings a degree of risk, which is why they are available on the waiver wire in the first place. […]
NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 8 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball
We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/29/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our free MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/29/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main […]
Aaron Sanchez Designated For Assignment On Saturday
The Washington Nationals designated pitcher Aaron Sanchez for assignment on Saturday. Washington will keep reliever Andrés Machado on the roster while the move to designate Sanchez opens up a spot in the team's starting five until Stephen Strasburg (neck) returns. Sanchez has struggled mightily this season, posting an 8.33 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts […]
Week 8 Fantasy Baseball Injury News Updates: Freddy Peralta, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, Aroldis Chapman, Franmil Reyes, Kris Byrant
We have reached Memorial Day weekend. This is around the time of the baseball season when fluke starts turn out to be career years and down years. This is the time of year to reassess your fantasy team and try to push all in or try to make a big move to fix the deficiencies […]
Hunter Harvey, Anibal Sanchez Working Their Way Back
Washington Nationals pitchers Hunter Harvey (forearm) and Mason Thompson (biceps) are both throwing bullpen sessions in West Palm Beach as they rehab from their respective injuries. Veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez (neck) is in D.C. and is throwing up to 100 feet. He could resume throwing off a mound next week. There remains no timetable for […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/28/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/28/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]
Joe Ross Suffers Sprained Elbow Ligament
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery in 2017, sustained a sprained ligament in his right elbow during his first minor league rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Harrisburg, and the team is awaiting the results of his second MRI exam that was taken on Friday. Ross left his outing […]
Stephen Strasburg Set For Another Rehab Start
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) remains on track to make his second minor league rehab start with Single-A Fredericksburg on Sunday. The goal is for him to throw 60 to 70 pitches over four to five innings. From there, Strasburg is scheduled to join the team at Citi Field for their series […]
Pitchers With New Pitches - Should We Care For Fantasy Baseball? Part Four
Welcome to another episode in this FSWA award-winning series Pitchers with New Pitches. We take the simple premise that not every new pitch should be greeted with praise. The new pitch, like the shiny new toy, might be exciting on its own, but it also needs to be a complement to what a pitcher already […]
Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 7)
Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. We have had several call-ups this week and as a result, the following players who will not be on the rankings this week that have been in the past are Adley Rutschman, Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore, and Roansy Contreras. Additionally, players who are playing in […]
