Zack Greinke Starting Game 4, Hitting Eighth

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke is getting the start on Saturday for Game 4 of the World Series. The veteran pitched to a 4.16 ERA and a 4.71 FIP in 171 innings during the regular season, allowing 36 walks while striking out 120 batters. He's pitched in a relief role so far during the playoffs. […]

Jorge Soler On The Bench For Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler isn't starting on Saturday. Atlanta will take on the Houston Astros and right-hander Zack Greinke in Game 4 of the World Series but will do so with Soler on the bench. The outfielder is hitting .208 with a .321 on-base percentage and a home run in 28 plate appearances this […]

Dylan Lee Starting Game 4 For Atlanta

Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee will start Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Lee made just four appearances for Atlanta this year. Two came in early October at the end of the regular season against the New York Mets, while the last two have come in the playoffs. […]

Joc Pederson Starting In Right Field For Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is batting fifth and starting in right field on Saturday for Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and right-hander Zack Greinke. Pederson started Atlanta's Game 3 win on the bench but returns to the lineup for a matchup with Greinke. In 31 career plate appearances against […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (10/30/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Game 3 was very much a throwback affair as you don't see many MLB games ending 2-0 these days. The Braves had a combined no-hitter going into the eighth inning and wound up giving up just two hits in the ballgame, while the Astros allowed just two runs on six hits in the loss. Travis […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 2PM

It's time for playoff baseball...do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Saturday October 30th at 2:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for October 30th, 2021

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 October 30th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Fantasy Baseball with Victor Akintola - Benched with Bubba EP 411

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Victor Akintola (@AwesomeVictorAA) of SPStreamer. They go over some of Victor's recent work at SPStreamer, including his last article about some surprise September closers. The guys go over the 2022 outlook for these closers, some other potential relievers to target, as well as some young starting pitchers and their 2022 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/29/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a FanDuel single-game slate for Game 3 of the Astros-Braves World Series clash Friday night, meaning that normal roster positions are replaced by one MVP slot (accrues points at 2x rate), one STAR slot (accrues points at 1.5x rate) and three Utility spots (accrue points at normal rate). There are no pitchers in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/29/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, Rotoballers! Houston came out with an early-inning blitz to stun Atlanta and even the World Series at one game apiece. Now, the Fall Classic heads to Atlanta for Games 3, 4, and 5 on three consecutive days. It's possible the series doesn't make it back to Texas, but it would be surprising if one […]

2021 MLB Strength of Schedule - In Depth Analysis

Strength of schedule analysis is a common thing you'll see in fantasy football analysis. With just 16 (17 now, I guess) games on the schedule every year, the list of teams on your schedule can make a big difference in your final year metrics. If you get to face the league's worst offense twice while […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for October 29th, 2021

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 October 29th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Padres Hire Bob Melvin As New Skipper

The San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year deal on Thursday for Bob Melvin to be their next skipper after they let Jayce Tingler go after a disappointing 2021 season in which the team finished 79-83 despite entering the season with World Series aspirations, according to sources. The Oakland Athletics had picked up Melvin's 2022 […]

Nick Anderson Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) underwent elbow surgery and is not expected to pitch until after the 2022 All-Star break. He will be shut down for the next three to four months. The Rays right-hander was sidelined most of 2021 with a torn elbow ligament. Anderson led the Rays with six saves in […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Pitching Awards

The World Series is underway, promising us a new champion this year. It will be followed soon thereafter by the announcement of the 2021 MLB Awards. Among those are MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and the usual annual hardware that is doled out to those most deserving. For fantasy baseball purposes, we view […]

Willson Contreras Could Be Shopped

The Chicago Cubs will likely try to work out a contract extension with catcher Willson Contreras, who can become a free agent a year from now. However, if a deal can't be reached, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer "will almost certainly shop" the 29-year-old backstop. Contreras was worth 2.1 Wins Above Replacement in 2021, […]

Mariners Outright Jake Bauers

The Seattle Mariners announced on Wednesday that the team outrighted first baseman and outfielder Jake Bauers after the 26-year-old cleared waivers. Bauers hit .209 with a .290 on-base percentage, a 63 wRC+, four home runs, and six stolen bases in 315 plate appearances split between Cleveland and Seattle this past season. Seattle currently has Evan […]

Tucker Davidson Replaces Charlie Morton On World Series Roster

Left-handed pitcher Tucker Davidson has been added to the Atlanta Braves' World Series roster as a replacement for injured pitcher Charlie Morton (leg). Morton suffered a fractured right fibula during the team's Game 1 win against the Houston Astros and will miss the rest of the series. A starter for most of his career, Davidson […]

Jorge Soler Batting Fifth For Game 2

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler is batting fifth on Wednesday night against Houston Astros right-handed starter Jose Urquidy. Soler is starting at designated hitter for Game 2 of the World Series after collecting a pair of hits, including a leadoff home run, in Atlanta's Game 1 win. Acquired at the trade deadline from the Kansas […]

Eddie Rosario Hitting Leadoff In Game 2

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario is batting leadoff for Game 2 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Rosario hit fifth during Tuesday's Game 1 win but returns to the leadoff spot, where he's started five of Atlanta's last seven postseason games. In 47 plate appearances this postseason, the outfielder is batting […]

Jose Siri Starting In Center Field For Game 2

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri is starting in center field for Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night. It'll be the 26-year-old's third appearance of the postseason this year after drawing a pair of starts during the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox. Siri had a hit in eight plate […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 100 - FPAZ DnH Recap PT2 with guest Vlad Sedler - Benched with Bubba (Episode 410)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys recap their time at FPAZ and go over the first six rounds of their Draft n Hold draft. This will be part 2 of the draft review. They go over their picks, other interesting picks, and more to start prepping for […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Have Shoulder Surgery

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is unlikely to opt for offseason surgery on his troublesome left shoulder, according to sources. The decision isn't necessarily final, but it's tied to Tatis' belief that his shoulder is stable and will hold up moving forward. The superstar shortstop has partially dislocated his shoulder on at […]

Charlie Morton Fractures His Leg In Game 1 Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (leg) suffered a fractured right fibula in the team's Game 1 win over the Houston Astros in the World Series on Tuesday night. Morton will obviously miss the rest of the World Series, but he's expected to be ready for spring training next season. The veteran right-hander suffered the […]

Miguel Rojas Signs An Extension

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas agreed to a two-year, $10 million extension to stay with the team through 2023. Rojas had a vesting option activate upon reaching 500 plate appearances in 2021, so this really only adds one year to his contract. Still, he's a solid veteran presence whose bat has developed into a usable […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - AL East

As Major League Baseball’s postseason starts to move towards a conclusion, the greater fantasy baseball-playing world is probably either still basking in the glow of a fantasy championship or lamenting losses or missteps in coming up short. Either way, it’s never too early to start compiling a list of players who could help you win […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, Rotoballers! Last night, the Braves bombed their way to an early advantage and swiped Game 1, and home field, from the Astros. Framber Valdez never looked comfortable (just like the ALCS Game 1) and was pulled early. Meanwhile, Charlie Morton was in total control, but a lousy bounce caused a broken fibula, and now […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for October 27th, 2021

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 October 27th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Houston Astros Announce Game Two And Three Starters

The Houston Astros have announced who will get the ball to start games two and three of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. With Framber Valdez getting the game one nod, the Astros will turn to Jose Urquidy for the second game, followed by Luis Garcia. They each had good seasons on the mound, […]

Marwin Gonzalez Included On World Series Roster

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez was added to the World Series roster after being left off both the ALDS and ALCS rosters. He started the year with the Boston Red Sox before they designated him for assignment on August 13. He then signed with Houston after spending seven seasons with the club from 2012-2018. He […]