Juan Soto Will Play on Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Soto missed one game due to a mild right ankle sprain. He's batting cleanup and playing left field versus lefty Alex Wood on Tuesday. Fantasy owners can feel safe about putting Soto back in their lineups.

Brian Dozier Returns on Tuesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He's been battling an illness the last few days, so he's been playing off the bench. He'll play second base and bat sixth versus lefty Alex Wood. Dozier doesn't have much upside with the bat […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/13/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

One of the more compelling parts of playing Monkey Knife Fight’s Star Shootout games is that there are some bigger numbers and more challenging matchups involved. By bringing the stars head to head, we get to look at some lofty over/under totals for starting pitchers. Lance Lynn, Matthew Boyd, Chris Sale, Mike Clevinger, and Jack […]

Joe Ross Going for Third Straight Win

Washington Nationals right-hander Joe Ross will take the hill on Tuesday at home against the Cincinnati Reds. Ross will look to win his third straight decision after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants in his last two starts. In that span, the righty threw 11 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits. The […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 13th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Statcast Slider Usage Studs and Duds for Week 20

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers advanced stats and StatCast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two studs and two duds, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. Last week I used Statcast's pitch arsenal tab to look at starters' four-seam fastball usage and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/19): MLB DFS Lineups

After a small eight-game slate on Monday, we’re back to a full 15-game slate here. That makes things really interesting, especially when you have games in Coors Field, Citizens Bank Park, Yankee Stadium and Miller Park!  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/13/19. The lineup picks […]

Juan Soto is Not Starting on Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Soto is dealing with a mild ankle sprain that he suffered on Sunday. He is considered day-to-day, so fantasy owners don't need to panic here. Gerardo Parra will cover left field and bat sixth versus righty […]

Brian Dozier Won't Play on Monday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dozier has not played since Friday due to the flu. Asdrubal Cabrera will cover second base and bat fifth against righty Anthony DeSclafani. Cabrera has some upside with the bat, but probably not enough to […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

We didn't have to venture too far into the month of August for the impact of the new trade deadline rules to become clear. Gaps on each team that weren't addressed by July 31st don't just go away, and players like Joe Panik, Zack Godley, Kevin Gausman, Jonathan Lucroy, and Asdrubal Cabrera have all found new […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday August 12th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 12th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's schedule in Major League Baseball has a total of nine games, with eight contests starting after 7:05 p.m. ET or after. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/12/19. The lineup […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/12/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

The dog days of August bring some great opportunities when playing Major League Baseball props, in part because at this stage of the season, some of the biggest impact bats are those that started the season in the minors. Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is the hottest hitter in baseball right now, not missing a beat […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, August 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Juan Soto Leaves Game With Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto left Sunday's game after rolling his ankle while trying to score from first base on an Asdrubal Cabrera double. Soto tried to remain in the game but was removed as a precaution by manager Dave Martinez. Claiming the ankle was nothing serious, Soto was able to later able to walk […]

Brian Dozier is Out for Sunday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Dozier will get a routine rest day here, but he hasn't been great with the bat anyway. Asdrubal Cabrera will bat sixth and play second base versus righty Jacob deGrom. Cabrera isn't going to […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Writing "Week 20" into baseball articles always gives me an existential crisis -- time really flies. One blink of the eye and suddenly you've missed two three-homer games, just like that! Head-to-head playoffs are on the horizon and every little stat matters, that's the […]

Max Scherzer Will Throw Sim Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Tuesday. He threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and said he was feeling good on Sunday. Scherzer should be ready for a rehab start or to rejoin the Nats rotation after his sim game. He's pitched once since July 6 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 11th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 11th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings. We have a very fun Sunday slate on our hands, with 11 games on the board. DraftKings has given us a ton of tournaments to choose from, including a $10 "Extra Inning" that prizes $30k to first with a $175k prize pool. For the richer blood, the Sunday Eephus […]

Anthony Bass (RP, SEA) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: What happened to the line of arms that were complicating Anthony Bass's road to high-leverage innings for the Seattle Mariners? Well, they traded Roenis Elias and Hunter Strickland, guys like Austin Adams are bound to the IL, and other competition like Cory Gearrin and […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. Do […]

Top 30 Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (Week 20 update)

In some ways, it feels like the 2019 baseball season just began. But here we are, looking at less than a month’s worth of minor league baseball remaining before the regular season is over. So how do we deal with the crushing sadness that’s descending upon us? How about we take a look at the […]

Juan Soto Goes Deep Twice in Loss to Mets

The Mets may have won their eighth straight game on Saturday against the Nationals but Juan Soto continues to prove that he's not only one of the best young players in baseball but is also becoming one of the best players, period. At only 20-years-old, Soto is still unable to buy a drink but continues […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/10/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday is always a busy day in the majors with all of the teams taking to the field. This week five games make up the afternoon slate, before a 10-game featured slate in the evening, which is where our attention will lie. The Astros and Dodgers are by far the biggest favorites on this slate […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday August 10th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 10th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 10th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Kyle Barraclough Claimed by Giants

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He was designated for assignment by the Nats after posting a 6.66 ERA through 33 appearances. He has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, but is under team control through 2021. Barraclough doesn't have any fantasy value right […]

Anthony Rendon is in the Lineup Friday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Rendon was removed from Wednesday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the toe. He's fine, so fantasy owners don't have to worry about Rendon being sidelined. He's batting third and playing third […]

Max Scherzer Could Throw on Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) could throw a bullpen session on Saturday. Scherzer threw off flat ground earlier this week, but he's going advanced to throwing off the mound. He's started only one game since July 6, but hopefully he'll be able to return soon. Fantasy owners are just going to have to […]