Kyle Finnegan Earns Second Save Friday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan appears to be the choice as the closer for the closer role with Brad Hand in Toronto, as he locked down his second save of the year Friday. Just one day after earning his first career save, Finnegan allowed just one hit while striking out none against the Chicago […]

Paolo Espino Earns Victory Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino was not originally scheduled to make the start Friday, but was moved up when Jon Lester was moved to the St. Louis Cardinals. Espino responded with 5 1/3 solid innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out six batters. […]

Luis Garcia Hits First Homer Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia batted fifth and played second base against the Chicago Cubs Friday, and he went 1-for-4 with his first home run of the season, a no-doubter off starter Jake Arietta in the second inning. Garcia figures to see plenty of playing time the rest of the way for the Nationals, making […]

Josh Bell Continues Home Run Binge

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell was one of the last men standing along with Juan Soto after the trade deadline dust settled Friday, and he continued his hot streak against the Chicago Cubs. Bell went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run, his 17th of the season. He's homered five times in […]

Jon Lester Traded To The Cardinals

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester has been traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. There's no word yet on the return for Washington, but this is now the second starting pitcher St. Louis has acquired after getting J.A. Happ from Minnesota earlier this afternoon. Lester has gone 3-5 […]

Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison To Be Traded To Oakland

The Washington Nationals have a deal in place to trade catcher Yan Gomes and infielder Josh Harrison to the Oakland Athletics, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Gomes had earlier been linked to Toronto, but now he'll head to Oakland where he'll figure to split time behind the plate with Sean Murphy. Gomes […]

Blue Jays In Talks To Potentially Acquire Yan Gomes

The Toronto Blue Jays are in discussions with the Washington Nationals to potentially acquire catcher Yan Gomes, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Gomes was just reinstated from the injured list on Thursday, and over 63 games this year he is slashing .271/.323/.454 with nine homers, 35 RBI and 30 runs scored. The Blue […]

Trade Deadline Analysis - Relievers On The Move

The trade deadline is here! Yet, unlike in years past, we don't have to wait until hours before the deadline to get our fix. We've seen some monster names traded away already, like Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and other players that aren't on the Nationals. However, for today's article, I'm just going to […]

Starlin Castro Suspended For 30 Games

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 30 games for violating the league's domestic violence policy, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Torres also reports that the Nationals have announced they intend to release Castro upon the completion of his suspension. Castro was placed on administrative leave two […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 18 Waiver Wire

With the trade deadline in just a few hours, much of this article may be irrelevant by the end of the day. But it seems like several teams are trying to get ahead of the deadline and we've already seen some bullpen movement. A team with a solid closer picked up another solid closer. A […]

Announcing This Year's Fantasy Busts - The Bigger Picture

The second half of the MLB season is about two weeks deep and the trade deadline brings a flurry of activity that will shake up rosters. Last week, I advised being proactive to prepare for prospects or under-the-radar players who may jump into the starting lineup or rotation. This week, let's get reactive. While you […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The last MLB Friday slate of July features an interesting pitching pool, one that’s a bit short on reliable arms in my view. That makes plucking our anchor play and possible alternate selection a bit trickier than on other occasions, but I believe I’ve found two reliable candidates for those roles. Any time there’s questions […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! This trade deadline is something else. Yesterday, we saw Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, and Anthony Rizzo change teams. While there are a dozen moves I could discuss, those two stand out because they will produce postseason tremors among the elite teams. Now, we get to follow the deadline with a massive dose of […]

OwnersBox MLB Lineup Picks (7/30 - 8/6) - Weekly Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers! The second half of the MLB season is well underway, and we're back at it this week with another juicy contest on OwnersBox! This week's free RotoBaller contest has a $1,000 cash prize pool - it's completely free to enter with code MLB10! All new OwnersBox users also get a free year […]

Patrick Corbin Takes No-Decision Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin got plenty of run support Thursday night, leaving game two of the doubleheader against the Phillies in position for a win, but an unfortunate bullpen meltdown left him with just a no-decision. Corbin wasn't especially effective himself, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk in five innings. […]

Yadiel Hernandez Drives In Two In Game Two

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez started game two of Thursday's doubleheader, going 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Nationals firmly in sell mode, playing time could open up for the lefty swinger, who has two homers and two steals in his 90 at-bats this season. […]

Ryan Zimmerman Reaches Four Times In Loss

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman started Thursday's nightcap against the Philadelphia Phillies, batting third and playing first base. He went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, and two runs scored. As it stands, Zimmerman has only been in the lineup against left-handed starters, but with so many players on the move that could change. […]

Juan Soto Adds Three Hits In Nightcap Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 3-for-5 with three singles and two runs scored in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was also caught stealing. He's been successful in just six of 12 attempts this season. Soto remains wildly effective at the plate as usual, but his fantasy value is […]

Josh Harrison Has Four Extra-Base Hits Across Doubleheader

Washington Nationals utility man Josh Harrison was the offensive star Thursday, collecting a home run, three doubles, a single, two RBI, and two runs across eight at-bats in a doubleheader split against the Philadelphia Phillies. The home run came in the nightcap, a two-run shot off reliever Connor Brogdon. It was his sixth of the […]

Max Scherzer Dazzles In Final Nationals Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer made his final start in a Washington uniform Thursday afternoon and went out in classic fashion, throwing a gem to earn his eighth win of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies. Scherzer allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out five batters. He brings […]

Kyle Finnegan Saves First Career Game

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan pitched a clean inning in game one of the team's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, earning his first career save in the process. He struck out two batters. Finnegan has been excellent lately with six consecutive scoreless outings, and with Brad Hand and Daniel Hudson on the move, […]

Yan Gomes Homers In Return From IL

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes made his return from the injured list Thursday and went 2-for-3 with his ninth home run of the season in the first game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. The two-run shot came off of Phillies starter Zack Wheeler, and proved to be the game-winner. Gomes figures to be […]

Daniel Hudson Traded To Padres

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson has been traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Robert Murray of Fan Sided. Hudson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list earlier Wednesday, so his first appearance with the Friars should come in August once cleared. The 34-year-old is in the midst of a stellar season, posting […]

Kyle Schwarber Traded To Red Sox

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) has been traded to the Boston Red Sox, per Robert Murray of Fan Sided. No word on the package going back to Washington, but the Red Sox have added another potent bat to a deep lineup. The 28-year-old has 25 homers, 53 RBI, and 42 runs scored with a […]

Max Scherzer and Trea Turner Officially Traded To The Dodgers

The Washington Nationals officially traded ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for catcher Keibert Ruiz, right-hander Josiah Gray, pitcher Gerardo Carrillo, and outfielder Donovan Casey. Scherzer agreed to waive his no-trade clause, and the deal became official. The 38-year-old ace has shown signs of slowing down, […]

Dodgers Close To Acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are making "significant progress" on a deal that would send them Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner. It was reported earlier that NL West rival the San Diego Padres were close to acquiring Scherzer. The tables have turned in recent hours, […]

Angels Emerge As Late Suitor For Max Scherzer

The Los Angeles Angels have entered the last minute frenzy to try and complete a deal to acquire Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Earlier in the afternoon on Thursday it appeared that Scherzer was on the brink of being traded to San Diego, but there has been […]

Max Scherzer Close To Being Traded To San Diego

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is on the verge of being traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Trade rumors have been pointing for a few days now that Scherzer would be open to a trade to an NL West team, and it looks like the Padres could […]

Blue Jays Acquire Brad Hand

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired relief pitcher Brad Hand in a trade with the Washington Nationals. Toronto sent catcher Riley Adams to Washington in return. Hand has pitched to a 3.59 ERA and a 4.33 FIP, 21 saves, 42 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 42.2 innings for the Nationals this year. This could be […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 7/29

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]