FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a VERY small four-game slate tonight, which starts early, at 6:40 pm est. That is due to the fact the NFL is kicking off tonight, so we have a very limited slate and the options are a bit thin today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 23: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 23 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. September has finally arrived, which means the homestretch of 2018 is upon us. Most fantasy baseball leagues have already had their trade deadlines come and […]

Ryan Zimmerman Fills Stat Sheet Wednesday

Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman had a great day against St. Louis on Wednesday. Zimmerman went 2-for-5, scored two runs and drove in three. A bases-loaded double in the seventh knocked in the three men on base and made this start worthwhile for Zimmerman owners. Despite being annoying to own due to health, Zimmerman has […]

Tanner Roark Hit Hard Wednesday

Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark had a rough outing Wednesday against the Cardinals. In five innings, Roark gave up six runs on 10 hits and ended up with the loss. This is Roark's third loss in a row and second straight game with four or more earned runs. His hot streak has seemingly cooled down […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Successful Simulated Game

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw a successful simulated game on Wednesday and is set to be activated from the disabled list this weekend. It's unclear if Doolittle will be put right back into the ninth inning, but he should still be owned in all leagues after sporting a 1.45 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 22 […]

Joe Ross (WAS, RP/SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross is set to start against the Cubs at home on Friday, which will be his first MLB appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery 14 months ago. At just 25 years old, Ross could be a useful […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Welcome to September, everybody! It’s the final month of the fantasy baseball season and that means there are a bunch of you looking for streamers and stalwarts to anchor your rotation down the stretch. Maybe you need to target wins and quality starts, or perhaps you’re lacking in Ks and could use a boost. Either […]

Week 23 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 23! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 23, and […]

Matt Wieters is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Wieters has been bothered by a groin issue lately, so that is likely why he is out of the lineup. There is a good chance that the Nats are cautious with Wieters down the stretch. Pedro […]

Jefry Rodriguez Being Moved To Bullpen

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will be moved to the bullpen for the rest of the year to limit his innings. Rodriguez was 2-2 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in nine outings (seven starts) over 40 1/3 innings this year with the Nats, so […]

Joe Ross To Make Season Debut Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will make his season debut against the Cubs on Friday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross was just activated off the disabled list on Tuesday after making his way back from Tommy John surgery. The younger brother of Tyson Ross has swing-and-miss stuff and can be useful in deep […]

Victor Robles' Playing Time Will Depend On Matchups

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he wants to see outfield prospect Victor Robles, who was called up on Tuesday, play alongside phenom Juan Soto. However, Martinez cautioned that Robles' playing time will depend on matchups and when he wants to give other outfielders some rest. The talented 21-year-old missed a lot of time in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Strike% (Week 23)

Welcome back to Rotoballer’s series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. After a month-long personal hiatus by yours truly, our column is back in action […]

Seth Romero Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Seth Romero (elbow), the team's first-round pick last year, had Tommy John surgery last week. Romero is listed by MLB.com as the team's No. 7 prospect. The left-handed will likely be out for all of the 2018 season, which is a setback in his development.

Matt Wieters Still Bothered By Groin

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is still bothered by a nagging groin injury and isn't playing on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez said Wieters is available to pinch hit and catch for an inning if needed. The Nats are being cautious with Wieters, who is bothered by the groin when running. Pedro Severino is behind […]

Joe Ross To Be Activated Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and could start a game soon, according to manager Dave Martinez. The younger brother of Tyson Ross, Joe hasn't pitched in the majors all year. The right-hander went 5-3 with a 5.01 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 in […]

Victor Robles To Come Up Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Victor Robles, the team's No. 1 prospect, will be called up from the minors on Tuesday. With the Nationals unlikely to make the postseason, manager Dave Martinez said he wants to see Robles play. That doesn't mean the prospect will see the field every day, though. The 21-year-old has dealt with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

While having all 30 teams in action is a welcomed development for this Monday slate, FanDuel unfortunately broke up the slate so that there isn't the majority of games unless you play the all day slate (which doesn't offer major tournaments). That said, this lineup will focus on the early only slate, which features seven […]

Kelvin Herrera Undergoes Surgery

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (foot) had surgery last Thursday to fix the torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot. Herrera will miss the rest of the season. He posted a 2.44 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 in 48 outings (44 1/3 innings) between the Royals and Nats this year. He also had […]

Erick Fedde To Start Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (shoulder) will come off the 60-day disabled list to make the start against the Cardinals on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Fedde was 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 28 innings over his six starts this year for the Nats. He's definitely not a recommended streamer […]

Sean Doolittle Could Return To Nationals This Week

In an update to an earlier news post, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that closer Sean Doolittle could be activated from the disabled list early this week, per MLB.com's Jamal Collier. Doolittle is currently 81% owned, which means he is out there in some leagues. Given this recent news, those interested in saves should […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Another Sim Game Sunday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (toe) said that he felt Sunday's simulated game was an improvement over Friday's, per the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes. Doolittle has been out since the beginning of July with left toe inflammation, and while he said his foot felt fine today, nothing was mentioned about next steps for recovery. With […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Due to some later start times we've got a smaller, eight game slate this Sunday on DraftKings. There were also a few pitchers to have their starts moved, including Max Scherzer, Kyle Gibson, and Pablo Lopez. Because of this many games don't have totals in as of writing this. In this article, I will be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a relatively small Sunday slate, which is the case more often than not. With that being said, there are 15 total games today. Since these games are broken down into two slates, I'll be covering both slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

The Cut List (Week 23): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 23 of the Cut List. Corey Dickerson, Michael Conforto, Maikel Franco, and Max Kepler should be cut in all standard league formats as we head into playoff time. You should be scouring the free agent list so you can put yourself in the best position to win each day. Believe me, the […]

Week 22 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 22! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 22, and […]

Matt Wieters is Dealing With Groin Issue

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wieters is reportedly dealing with a hip/groin issue, according to Jamal Collier. The Nats have not put Wieters on the disabled list because it's September and the rosters expanded. It's unclear whether this is a day-to-day […]

Trea Turner Has Second Three-Hit Game in August

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner had himself a nice game on Friday. Turner racked up three hits in four at-bats, stole a base, and walked. Although none of these hits earned him any runs or RBI, he did his part in the Nationals lineup. August has been fairly solid for Turner. With six steals and three […]

Tanner Roark Roughed Up Friday

Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark had a rough outing against the Brewers on Friday. Roark gave up four runs on six hits and struck out three. The outing was tough given that he gave up three home runs. But on the bright side, he didn't walk anybody. This was Roark's worst start since mid-July so […]