Catchers to Stream - Week 14 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 14

Hey look at that! Another no-hitter, and this time it's four Chicago Cubs pitchers who combine to shutdown the Dodgers for the MLB record-tying seventh no-hitter of the season. And this also comes after MLB's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances. So it seems safe to say that the Year of the Pitcher is still […]

Victor Robles Day-To-Day

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) is considered day-to-day. Robles was nailed by a pitch during Sunday's outing against Miami, which resulted in his premature exit. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, and he was officially diagnosed with a bruised right knee. The 24-year-old was replaced in the lineup against the Marlins by Gerardo Parra, who could […]

Victor Robles Leaves Game Early Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) left the game early on Sunday after he was hit in the back of the knee by a pitch from Miami Marlins pitcher Ross Detwiler. Outfielder Gerardo Parra replaced Robles in the game. Before leaving, the 24-year-old had gone hitless in three plate appearances with a walk, strikeout and […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Strasburg has been out since June 2 with a neck strain, and the Nats have been very cautious with the right-hander, who has made only five starts on the season. With the Nationals slow-playing the 32-year-old right-hander's recovery, Strasburg will not […]

Erick Fedde Goes On Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Erick Fedde (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with an oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Thursday. It's a big loss for the Nationals and fantasy managers, as Fedde was 4-4 with a 3.90 ERA in his 11 starts this season. He had thrown 21 straight scoreless […]

Video: Week 14 Pitching Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 14 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 6/27 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back to another MLB betting picks article here at RotoBaller! We have a full slate of MLB action on tap today and some games that definitely grab my attention with some elite spots for both hitters and pitchers. I usually play pretty light in DFS on Sunday and focus more on betting - especially […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/27 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/27/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, gang! Hope you all had a great Saturday. We have a nice 12-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and see how we can optimize our DraftKings MLB DFS lineups. We have a slight worry regarding the weather in St. Louis, however, I don't think it'll be enough to prevent […]

Josh Bell Back In Nationals Lineup On Saturday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (oblique) returns to the lineup on Saturday as the team continues a four-game series against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Zach Thompson. Bell missed the first two games of the series with a strained right oblique but was cleared to play Saturday after an MRI showed no major issues. Bell […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 14

As we move past the 60-game mark, there continues to be an uptick in injuries this year, particularly soft tissue injuries. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player and should be treated and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. They should not all be […]

The Bigger Picture - It Isn't Really a Marathon

"It's a marathon, not a sprint." This axiom is one of the most tired expressions in all of baseball and is often used to prevent us from ascribing significance to a slump. The baseball season is the longest among all professional sports, spanning 162 games and six months, not including spring training and postseason action. […]

Bullpen Report: Grab Setup Men Before Trade Deadline

The deeper we get into the season, the more valuable relievers become. They can help you maintain your ratios, rather than streaming risky starting pitchers. Also, saves is an entire category, so grabbing a pitcher that is next in line for saves is never a bad idea. Especially this time of year.  First, we have […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/26/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/26

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues 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 for fantasy […]

Josh Bell Expected To Return To Lineup Saturday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (oblique) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday after an MRI on his oblique showed no issues, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup and then held out of Friday's contest due to an oblique issue. But it sounds like there's no […]

Daniel Hudson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he's hoping that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be able to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. Hudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander has been throwing on flat ground and is nearing his return. The 34-year-old […]

Josh Bell Not In Lineup Friday With Oblique Issue

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (oblique) is not in the starting lineup on Friday due to an oblique issue, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Bell was scratched from the lineup on Thursday, and at the time it was not known why he was pulled from the lineup. Torres adds that Bell was […]

Erick Fedde (SP/RP, WSH) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: With eleven starts in eleven appearances, Erick Fedde might be poised to shed eligibility as a reliever, but with his biggest problem as a pitcher being solved this season, his name is officially on the radar. In 55.1 IP this year he […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire

So it's not a super common expression, but sometimes, when a pitcher makes a hitter look really bad (usually on a breaking ball), you'll hear announcers say he "undressed him" with the pitch. Well, here's the thing: this week, we've had actual pitchers undress on the field. Manfred League Baseball began enforcing the sticky stuff rules this […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

With the final week of June upon us, we are all crossing the season's 50% checkpoint. As we all know, that means it's the perfect time to change rules for pitchers...sigh. Manfred shenanigans aside, we push on with my top 101 RP Baller Ranks are geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with some mentions for […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 13

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, […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/25/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 13-game slate on tap tonight, and there should be a lot of offense. There is still some solid pitching to target […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Among the 16 games playing today, 13 find themselves on the main slate. The three games we miss are the Phillies-Mets doubleheader and then the Rockies-Brewers clash. Fortunately, 13 is more than enough to build several fantastic DFS lineups. Plus, the pitching is plentiful, and there are some stacks to stumble over. As […]

Cade Cavalli Strikes Out 11 Batters At Double-A

Washington Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli wasn't his sharpest on Thursday but he still struck out 11 batters in 5 2/3 innings of work at Double-A. The 22-year-old hurler allowed two runs on six hits and four walks. Cavalli opened the year at High-A ball and posted a 1.77 ERA with a K-BB of 71-12 in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel’s main slate Friday features 13 games, as there are two afternoon games and Game 2 of the Phillies-Mets doubleheader is also off the slate. However, we naturally have plenty of choices to work on both the pitching and hitting side, even though there are only a handful of what could be considered aces in […]