Carlos Carrasco Looks Sharp In No Decision

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings during Saturday's 12-inning win over the Cardinals. He had six strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision. The veteran right-hander gave up 10 runs over 12 innings across is past three starts, but he rebounded by shutting down the […]

Brad Hand Notches 10th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand secured the save by delivering a scoreless 12th inning during Saturday's win over the Cardinals. He didn't record a strikeout or issue a walk. Hand allowed five runs (four earned) through his first three outings of the season, but he's surrendered only three hits and two unearned runs in his […]

Josh Hader Struggles With Command In Blown Save

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader was tagged with a blown save against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He pitched one-third of an inning and did not give up any hits, but he allowed two runs on five walks while striking out one. Hader simply could not find the strike zone Saturday. The fireballer threw only nine of […]

Brett Anderson Struggles In No Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson pitched five innings against Pittsburgh on Saturday, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision. Anderson entered the contest coming off two straight quality starts, but he didn't have his best stuff against the Pirates, yielding a season-high nine hits […]

Christian Yelich Hits 460 Foot Blast

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's victory versus Pittsburgh. Yelich was ready to go Friday after collecting only two hits in his previous six games. He responded with a homer and a double in his return to the lineup. The multi-hit […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 8/30/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for 8/30/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 8/30/20  Jesus Luzardo vs. Houston Astros Postponed Luzardo is certainly an attractive young […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/30/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday baseball looks to be a fun one with a more extensive slate. Thirteen games in total will give us more than enough stack options and matchups to exploit. My advice, find an arm you're comfortable with, throw in as many big producing bats as you can, and then squeeze in the last couple spots […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/30/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/30/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's another strange day in regards to slates, as FanDuel and DraftKings have taken divergent approaches to Sunday's games. FanDuel is somewhat normal, using […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 30th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for August 30th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Evan Longoria Stays Hot Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria continued to produce at the plate in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-4- with two doubles, an RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 34-year-old seems to be rejuvenated this season, compiling a stellar .301/.342/.505 slash line with four home runs and 17 RBI. He is […]

Trevor Cahill Exits Saturday Start With Left Hip Discomfort

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (hip) had his start cut short Saturday against the Diamondbacks due to a hip injury. Cahill had made it through 3 1/3 innings and had allowed two runs on two hits (including a home run) and two walks with four strikeouts before experience the discomfort while throwing a […]

Justus Sheffield Gets Roughed Up In Loss

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield gave up six runs on four hits and four walks through 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Angels. After three straight quality starts, this was a big blow to fantasy owners who just started to trust Sheffield. Through six starts this season, Sheffield has three great ones […]

Alex Cobb Takes Loss Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb fell to 1-3 in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Blue Jays. Cobb pitched four innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks with two strikeouts. The veteran had started the season well for the O's but has not done as well lately and now owns […]

J.A. Happ Dominates Mets On Saturday

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ held the Mets to three hits and no walks over 7.1 shutout innings on Saturday. Although Happ’s five strikeouts (14% swinging-strike rate) were on the low end, he allowed only four hard-hit balls (18 batted ball events), and 10 of the 18 batted balls he allowed came with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/30/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

There's nothing like spending your Sunday afternoon lounging on the couch and watching your DFS stack of hitters mash. Today we're going to help that become a reality for you. Today on DraftKings, we have ten games on the main slate, but unfortunately there's no Padres/Rockies, so we won't be able to create a Coors […]

Cavan Biggio Plates Two In Win

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI during the team’s 5-0 win over the Orioles on Saturday. The 25-year-old cashed in two on a line-drive single in the fourth, upping his RBI total to 18 to go along with six long balls, 25 runs, and a .274 BA. […]

Taijuan Walker Tosses Six Scoreless

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Taijuan Walker threw six scoreless frames in Saturday’s 5-0 win over the Orioles, earning the win in his Jays debut. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out four, improving his ERA to 3.27 on the year. Walker is having a resurgent season after missing the 2019 campaign […]

Trevor Bauer Takes Second Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings in a 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a Saturday doubleheader. He struck out five and walked two on the way to taking his second loss of the season. Bauer had a tough time keeping the ball inside the […]

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Berti came into the 2020 season as a cheap fantasy source of stolen bases and he's lived up to that reputation so far with eight steals (tied for second in the MLB). Berti did start the season as the Marlins no.2 hitting, making […]

Brandon Workman Earns Seventh Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brandon Workman earned his seventh save of the season - and third with the Phillies - in a win over the Braves on Saturday. Workman has now converted his last three save chances and has established himself as the closer as the team used former closer Hector Neris in the eighth […]

Rhys Hoskins Blasts Three-Run Homer Vs Braves

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer in a win vs the Braves on Saturday. Hoskins almost had an even better day as he hit another ball that was inches away from being a homer, but the 27-year-old slugger would have to settle for a double. Hoskins got off to a miserable […]

Zach Eflin Dominates Braves Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin allowed one run in seven innings and picked up his second win of the season vs the Braves on Saturday. Efflin allowed just four hits with no walks and eight strikeouts in the dominant effort. Eflin lowered his season ERA to 4.10, but that doesn't tell the story of […]

Spencer Turnbull (SP, DET) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Spencer Turnbull has seen the leagues he's rostered in drop after a disappointing outing last week against the White Sox, where he lasted just 2.0 IP, giving up three earned runs on four walks and two hits. While Turnbull's control has been a problem […]

Nationals Nearing Adding Brock Holt To Mix

The Washington Nationals are nearing a deal to bring veteran infielder Brock Holt aboard after he was designated for assignment by Milwaukee last Saturday. Holt was released earlier in the week with Washington not needing to make a deal with the Brewers to acquire his services. He has gotten off to a slow start this […]

Nick Anderson Tosses Bullpen Session Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Nick Anderson tossed 15 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday while on the comeback trail from inflammation in his right forearm. The plan next calls for Anderson to throw live batting practice Monday, which would pave the way for him to be activated next weekend when the club returns home. […]

Kevin Gausman (SP/RP, SF) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Gausman continues to be under rostered and continues to run into bad luck. He's pitched in seven games (six starts) totalling 35.2 IP and has a 1-2 record, a 4.54 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Why is he considered unlucky? Well, Gausman has […]

Jalen Beeks Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Done For 2020

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks has been tabbed to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will end his 2020 season and likely cut severely into his ‘21 campaign as well. Beeks had become a key member of the Rays’ relief corps this year, having posted a 1.76 FIP with 26 strikeouts in 19 ⅓ […]

Deivi Garcia Will Make MLB Debut Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia will be summoned to the active roster for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Mets and will make his Major League debut. Garcia, the club’s No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, stands just 5-foot-9 and 163 pounds, but was touted as highly as the No. 24 prospect in the Majors […]

Willy Adames (SS, TB) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: When a shortstop hits 20 home runs with a .254/.317/.418 slash line, it used to put them into consideration for drafting in all fantasy leagues. Willy Adames did just that last season yet wasn't drafted much heading into 2020 and is still under […]