Trea Turner Riding Eight-Game Hitting Streak
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has been doing his part at the top of the order, setting the table for sluggers Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto. Turner has a slash line of .283/.341/.478 with 9 home runs, 28 RBI, 47 runs and 22 stolen bases across 70 games on the year. Overall, he's out-pacing his […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
After a fascinating Friday slate, we’re back at it here with a full Saturday slate. Everyone is in action, with most of the games being played at night. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/3/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Saturday sees an unusually unbalanced slate with just three games in the afternoon window. Instead, we see a whopping 13 slates in the evening slate, thanks to the Red Sox and Yankees playing out a double-header. Clearly, the evening slate will be the one we are focusing on. The biggest favorites on this slate are […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Saturday, August 3rd 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 […]
Joe Ross Will Start on Friday
Washington Nationals right-hander Joe Ross will get the start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. In his last appearance, Ross was used as a bulk reliever, but this time he will be out there right away against a decent Arizona offense. The righty has struggled this season to a 9.85 ERA and has allowed […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Saturday baseball on DraftKings! We have 12 games on the main slate with plenty to breakdown in-between. At pitcher, Lance Lynn and Mike Clevinger will battle it out for the top spot. We'll go with Lynn in a spectacular match-up, but you could make a great case for Clevinger as well. On the […]
Closers and Saves Report - Week 18 Waiver Wire (Trade Deadline Edition)
Okay, so...we need to talk about that trade deadline, folks. Nothing happened, then very little happened, then a couple of things happened, then the deadline came. It was 4:00 Eastern, and nothing close to what we expected had happened. But then...the late reports came in, and oohhh my dudes: things happened. While the biggest deal […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 18 - Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 18! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]
Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 18)
This was, without a doubt, the most challenging Top 30 list of the year to write. It takes about three days to craft each list so the preparation and execution occurred during the most tumultuous time of the year for any prospect… or prospect writer. And much more will likely have changed by the end […]
Nationals Acquire Hunter Strickland From M's
The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Hunter Strickland from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Aaron Fletcher, according to a source. Strickland opened the year as Seattle's closer but was quickly injured and has an 8.10 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, only two saves and three strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings in 2019. He'll […]
Nationals Also Add Roenis Elias To Pen
The Washington Nationals traded for relief pitcher Roenis Elias from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, minutes after making a deal for reliever Daniel Hudson. Like Hudson, Elias loses any fantasy value he may have had before the trade, because he won't be getting save situations in Washington. Elias has also struggled this season to a […]
Nationals Acquire Daniel Hudson
The Toronto Blue Jays traded reliever Daniel Hudson to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Sean Doolittle is entrenched as Washington's closer, so Hudson doesn't gain any fantasy value from the move, and in fact loses any that he might have had as a Ken Giles handcuff. The return from Washington is not yet known, but it […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 31st 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 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Wednesday baseball on DraftKings! Per the usual, DK has given us some monstrous tournaments to have fun with. For $15, you can get into the Web Gem and take home $100k in first place. No matter the price point you're looking for, there is a big tournament styled for you. There also two […]
Matt Adams is Sitting on Tuesday
Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It's unclear whether the foot issue is still bothering Adams or if manager Dave Martinez just wanted to give him a break. Regardless, Howie Kendrick will cover first base and bat fifth versus righty Julio […]
Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds: Hard-Hit Rate for Week 18
Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers Statcast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two risers and two fallers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. This stat is one that is similar to one I have written about before (exit velocity), and that stat […]
Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 18
Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). This week we're looking at everyone's favorite waiver wire options, boring veterans! Anibal Sanchez has been dealing for Washington over the last three months, and is still available in over half […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Monday, July 30th 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 […]
MLB Betting Expert Picks (7/30/19): Moneylines, Totals
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 30th edition of RotoBaller's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. Saturday's Picks: 4-0 (100.0%) +400 Year-to-Date: 28-18 (60.9%) +857 In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/19): MLB DFS Lineups
With the trade deadline right around the corner, this is one of the most interesting times of the season. That means checking lineups is more imperative than ever, as we don’t even know if these guys will be on their respective teams come game time. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/30/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
In recent articles, the focus has shifted to lesser-known players, those that might offer some value because they aren’t household names. Sometimes it’s rookies, like pitchers Tyler Beede, Joe Musgrove, Taylor Clarke or Griffin Canning, all of whom are on the mound Tuesday. There’s also Julio Urias, the Dodgers lefty who has spent most of […]
Anthony Rendon Crushes Grand Slam in Win Over Atlanta
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon hit a grand slam off Atlanta reliever Chad Sobotka with two outs in the sixth inning of a 2-2 game on Monday night. Rendon's 23rd home run of the year ended up being the game-winner as the Nationals ultimately won 6-3. The 29-year-old All-Star has been on fire over […]
Max Scherzer Heads Back to IL
The Washington Nationals put ace Max Scherzer back on the 10-day IL today with a shoulder strain after Mad Max made just one start after missing 19 days with inflammation in the same area. Scherzer had returned from that IL stint last Thursday, in a no-decision against the Rockies, giving up three earned runs over […]
Patrick Corbin Earns Win Monday
Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin tossed a quality start and earned a win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Corbin went six innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits to go along with eight strikeouts. The victory improved the southpaw's record to 9-5 on the season and his ERA now sits at 3.23. Corbin […]
Sauceda's Slants - Five Starters To Add For Pitching-Thirsty Teams
Oh, the thrill of Monday mornings. On your train commute to work, you rush to set your lineups for the upcoming week. Unfortunately, you see your pitching staff is riddled with swiss flags and “IL” labels — a sign that the chaos of the baseball season has infected your team. You see Max Scherzer ailing with […]
MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday July 29th, 2019 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 29th, 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 Monday, July 29th 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 […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/29/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
A Major League Baseball season is long. After a month or two, it doesn’t necessarily dictate where a player’s season is going to end up. As a result, there are guys who might have more value based on recent performance. A few examples are in play tonight. Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel got a late […]
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
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 […]
Max Scherzer Could Start on Tuesday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) has a chance to make his next scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Scherzer continues to be sidelined due to a mild strain of his rhomboid muscle. He was able to go through a cardio workout on Sunday, so that's a good sign. However, it doesn't […]