Stephen Strasburg To Come Off DL And Start On Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list and start against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Strasburg has been on the DL since June 10 with a shoulder injury. Prior to going down, Strasburg pitched to a 6-6 record with a 3.46 ERA and a 95/19 K/BB ratio. […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 16

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 […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Statcast Scoreboard (Week 16)

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. It's All-Star Week so rather than approaching the column in typical fashion, we'll use […]

Bryce Harper Wins 2018 Home Run Derby

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper defeated Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber to win the 2018 Home Run Derby. Harper defeated Freddie Freeman in the first before defeating Max Muncy in the second round to make the finals. In the championship, Harper hit a walk-off home run to straight center field to secure the victory. Harper's […]

Sean Doolittle Throws on Flat Ground Monday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (toe) was able to throw off flat ground during batting practice on Monday. According to Chelsea Janes, Doolittle said he was fine throwing and thinks his DL stint will be short. The Nats placed Doolittle on the DL due to a pinched nerve in a toe on his left foot. It […]

Ryan Zimmerman Plays Well During Rehab Game

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) went 2-for-2 with a double, walk, and three runs scored during Monday's rehab game with Potomac. He was also able to play five innings at first base without any issues. Zimmerman is expected to rejoin the Nats on Friday following the All-Star break. Matt Adams, Mark Reynolds and […]

Trevor Gott Optioned to Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Gott has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Gott posted a 4.96 ERA during 18 relief appearances with the Nats this season. The Nats are expected to activate Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) off the DL on Friday, so this opens up a spot on the 25-man roster.

Max Scherzer Starting for National League in All-Star Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer will start for the National League in the 2018 All-Star game. With the game taking place at Nationals Park, Scherzer will be starting in front od his home crowd. That isn't to say he didn't earn it as he has been brilliant in 2018, pitching to a 12-5 record […]

Nationals Could Revisit Trade For J.T. Realmuto

The Washington Nationals could "revisit" a trade for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to league sources. The Nationals are clearly looking to upgrade at the position and have also been linked to Rays backstop Wilson Ramos, but he's now injured. Some think the Nats would now be willing to give up top outfield prospect […]

Trading Up: Mid-Tier and Bargain Buys (Pitchers)

This article is the third in our series on trade targets for the second half of the season. Part 1 focused on players generally ranked in the top 50. Part 2 focused on mid-tier and bargain targets for offense. This installment focuses on pitchers ranked outside the top 50. Part four will focus on players […]

Bryce Harper Out Of Lineup Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (rest) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets due to rest, per the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes. Michael Taylor will man center field in his place. Taylor has posted an uninspiring .261/.346/.261 slash line in 26 plate appearances this July, but opposing pitcher Corey Oswalt carries a hefty 6.75 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's the last slate before the All-Star break, so hopefully a juicy 12-game featured slate can keep us satiated until Friday. As expected, the Coors Field game boasts the biggest total with a 11.5 O/U. TOR @ BOS and KC @ CWS are the next highest games with a 9.5 O/U each. There are a […]

The Cut List (Week 16): Time to Move On?

Welcome to Week 16 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Eric Hosmer, Brandon Crawford, Marcell Ozuna, and Yangervis Solarte. All of these guys have been viable standard league options at one point or another this year, but have recently hit cold streaks that have hampered their fantasy value. Sure, Eric […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/15/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 15th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/14/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 14th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

Trea Turner Sitting Out on Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. It appears Turner is just getting a day off to rest, so fantasy owners don't need to worry about an injury. Wilmer Difo will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Noah Syndergaard. DFS players […]

Sean Doolittle Playing Catch Friday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) is wearing cleats and playing catch on Friday. Doolittle is on the disabled list with a pinched nerve in his foot but should be ready to rejoin the team for the start of the second half of the season. The southpaw has been one of the best closers in […]

Bryce Harper Clubs Home Run On Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper salvaged his day on Thursday by launching a two-run home run off Mets lefty specialist Jerry Blevins in the seventh inning. Harper finished the day 1-for-5, and his blast provided the Nats with some much-needed insurance runs in an eventual one-run win. He is still struggling mightily at the plate, […]

Max Scherzer Earns Another Win on Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer notched his 12th win of the season on Thursday in a win over the New York Mets. Scherzer fired seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits to go along with five strikeouts. The righty has shown signs of being human lately. This was the second straight start in which […]

Anthony Rendon Blasts Two Home Runs On Thursday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in a win over the New York Mets on Thursday. Rendon clubbed both long balls off Mets southpaw Steven Matz. Rendon continues to mash left-handed pitching this season to the tune of a .321 average and 1.007 OPS. The 28-year-old […]

Week 16 MLB Closers and Saves Report

Another mostly quiet week in bullpens around baseball, leading up to what is sure to be a wild trade deadline in a couple of weeks. A big name closer said a big word and got himself sent to the minors. A guy who was a closer very recently is a closer again due to an […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/13/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 13th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Week 15 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 15! 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 15, and […]

Adam Eaton Sitting Out on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Michael A. Taylor will jump into the starting lineup batting seventh and playing center field against lefty Steven Matz. This is clearly just a platoon move to get Taylor in the lineup versus left-handed pitching. […]

Ryan Zimmerman Expected to Rejoin Nats After All-Star Break

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) is reportedly feeling good and will begin a rehab assignment on Monday. Manager Dave Martinez believes Zimmerman could be back with the Nats after the All-Star break. Zimmerman has been out since early May, so it would be a little surprising if he was ready that fast. Zimmerman […]

Stephen Strasburg Will Make Second Rehab Start Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) reportedly had a strong bullpen session on Thursday. He will make his second rehab start for Potomac on Monday. Assuming everything goes well, Strasburg should be back in the Nationals starting rotation after the All-Star break. He needs to be owned in all leagues and can hopefully stay […]

Max Scherzer Poised to Shut Down Struggling Mets on Thursday

Washington Nationals projected starter Max Scherzer has a prime matchup against the New York Mets on Thursday night. The Mets come into the game tied with the Baltimore Orioles for the lowest team batting average in baseball while also ranking 28th in runs scored. Thursday will be Scherzer's first start against New York this season, […]

Juan Soto Could Be Sneaky Option on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, against conventional wisdom, could have the platoon advantage against New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz on Thursday at Citi Field. In 45 at-bats this season, the left-handed Soto is hitting .356 with four home runs and 10 RBI against southpaws. Unfortunately, Matz has been dominant against lefties as well. Something […]

Gio Gonzalez Tosses Quality Start on Wednesday

Washington Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez threw six innings of two-run ball on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonzalez allowed six hits, walked one and struck out six. The lefty has been solid in the month of July, although he has yet to pick up a win. In his last three starts, […]