Victor Robles Injured Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (wrist) left the game early in the fourth inning on Friday after he was hit on the left forearm/wrist by a pitch from Cole Hamels. However, X-rays came back negative and he was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Consider him day-to-day for now, but there's still a good chance […]

Ryan Zimmerman, Matt Adams Making Progress

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) took ground balls at first base and hit some batting practice on Friday. The team is hoping he can start running by the end of the weekend. Matt Adams (shoulder) did some light activities on Friday and is hoping to move to batting practice sometime next week. Zimmerman […]

Adam Eaton is Out Against Lefty

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This is not a surprising move as the Nats are facing veteran left-hander Cole Hamels. Michael A. Taylor will draw the start in center field and bat eighth against Hamels. Taylor can be ignored in fantasy contests.

Anibal Sanchez Placed on Injured List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez was officially placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hamstring strain, as expected. Pitcher Kyle McGowin was called up from Triple-A Fresno to replace him. Pitcher Erick Fedde is expected to take Sanchez's spot in the rotation. Despite a 3.38 ERA in 10 2/3 relief […]

Trea Turner Activated

As expected, Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Infielder Wilmer Difo was optioned to Triple-A to make room. Turner only played in four games before breaking his finger, but had already posted two home runs and four stolen bases in that span. He should be inserted back […]

Max Scherzer Faces Difficult Test on Friday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer will toe the rubber on Friday against the Chicago Cubs at home. Scherzer has not gotten off to a great start, at least in terms of ERA. The veteran sports a 2-4 record with a 3.64 ERA, but his advanced stats paint a more optimistic picture. Scherzer's FIP sits at […]

Rest of Season Third Base Rankings - May Update

Now that we are midway through May, it's a perfect time to update our Rest-of-Season mixed rankings and provide some analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Third base has been hit-and-miss in the early […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 8

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 5/20 - 5/26. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's featured slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers all 15 matchups. A stacked Friday slate! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/17/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/17/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s one thing to like an ace on the mound because you tend to know what you’re getting from the best starting pitchers. Friday night, that includes the likes of Max Scherzer, Jacob de Grom and Gerrit Cole on the bump. However, the value play when picking props can be finding the pitchers that don’t […]

Anibal Sanchez Headed to Injured List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who was lifted from Thursday's start with a left hamstring injury, is going to the injured list. The possible extent of his stay will be better known after a scheduled MRI. Erick Fedde appears to be the likely replacement in the rotation, but neither pitcher is a fantasy asset […]

Anibal Sanchez Pulled From Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez was pulled from his start on Thursday after just 1 1/3 innings due to an apparent injury. Sanchez was animated in his frustration, so this may not be a minor injury, but it won't be apparent until after the game what exactly went wrong. After a successful 2018 campaign, […]

Trea Turner Could Be Activated Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 25-year-old landed on the IL back on April 2, where he suffered a broken right index finger on a bunt attempt. Turner began a rehab assignment with the Class A Potomac Nationals on Tuesday, and played 9 innings […]

Anibal Sanchez Hoping to Snap Losing Streak Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez will look to notch his first victory on Thursday in a start against the New York Mets. Sanchez is off to a dismal start in 2019, losing his first six decisions. He will look to avoid joining former National Jason Marquis as the second Washington pitcher to start the season […]

Victor Robles Goes Yard on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles had a big day on Wednesday in a win over the New York Mets. Robles went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored. The rookie took Wilmer Font deep in the third inning for his eighth home run and raised his batting average to .257 in the process. […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/16, 5/17)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Thursday, May 16th) and tomorrow (Friday, May 17th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit lineup decisions for both season-long […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 7)

Another week, another whack of promotions from the Top 30 list. In his eighth pro season, outfielder Harold Ramirez finally earned a shot with the last-place Marlins after hitting .355 in 31 Triple-A games. The Indians have finally turned to Oscar Mercado for help with their beleaguered outfield. With Collin McHugh struggling to a 6.37 ERA […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday brings us another 10 game slate, but frustratingly once again with a split, and weirdly with one game (BAL @ CLE) missing off both slates entirely. The "main" slate starts at 6.40 pm and contains five games. There is also an earlier four game "featured" slate, but with the bigger prizes and more games […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 10 games on the schedule today, with Fanduel being split into an early slate and main slate. We will include players from both of the slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/16/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players […]

Anthony Rendon Goes 3-for-4

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in Washington's 5-1 win against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Rendon now has five hits in his last two games, raising his slash line to .276/.344/.448 since returning from an injury list stint on May 7. His […]

Patrick Corbin Dominates Mets

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin got the win Wednesday night with eight brilliant innings of work against the New York Mets. Corbin allowed just one run on four hits, with 11 strikeouts against a single walk, as he threw 72 of his 108 pitches for strikes. Washington won 5-1 to improve Corbin to 4-1 […]

Howie Kendrick Returns on Wednesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Howie Kendrick (neck) will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. He missed a few games due to neck stiffness, but was available to take an at-bat off the bench on Tuesday. He'll bat fifth and play first base against righty Wilmer Font. Kendrick has […]

Rest of Season Relief Pitcher Rankings - May Update

We are more than six weeks deep into the 2019 MLB season, so we're whipping it around the horn for a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. After […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have 13 games on the slate tonight, split into two pretty even slates. There are plenty of pitching options to decipher through, with just as many bad pitchers to take advantage of. There are a ton of bats to pay up for, but we have to be careful with these prices on DraftKings. Let's […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/15, 5/16)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Wednesday, May 15th) and tomorrow (Thursday, May 16th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit lineup decisions for both season-long […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday May 15th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 15th, 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 […]

Ryan Zimmerman Returns To Baseball Activities

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) was taking grounders Tuesday, marking his first time on a field since April 26. Dealing with plantar fasciitis, Zimmerman is hopeful to ramp up the workload after this week. “I think the plan this week is to ease into baseball activities and see how it reacts to that," […]

Howie Kendrick is Sidelined on Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick (neck) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Kendrick hasn't played since Friday due to neck stiffness. Gerardo Parra will play first base and bat fifth versus righty Noah Syndergaard. Parra has been awful with the bat, so go ahead and avoid him […]

Trevor Rosenthal To Make Second Appearance In Double-A Tuesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal continues his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. He only pitched one inning his first time out, and his seven appearances with the Nationals were absolutely awful to say the least. The timetable for his return is currently unknown.