Patrick Corbin Pitches Three Scoreless Innings in Relief

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was phenomenal for the Nationals on Wednesday in Game 7 of the World Series and was a big reason they won this game. While the Nationals were making their comeback, Corbin was quietly sitting down the Astros and keeping them off the bases. Through three innings, he allowed just […]

Anthony Rendon Opens Scoring For Nats in Game 7

The Nationals were quiet up until the seventh inning, when Anthony Rendon missiled a changeup over the left-field fence. That’s when it all unraveled for the Astros, al they gave up a walk to Juan Soto and a home run to Howie Kendrick to follow. Who knows what would have happened if Rendon never connected […]

Zack Greinke Goes 6 1/3 Innings in Game 7 Loss

This has to hurt for Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke, who pitched six amazing innings before Anthony Rendon took him deep in the seventh inning in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Juan Soto followed with a walk before Greinke was pulled for reliever Will Harris. Harris proceeded to give up a home […]

Stephen Strasburg Takes Home World Series MVP

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitched two games in this series on the road and won both. He threw 14 1/3 innings and gave up four earned runs with 14 strikeouts. He won this award because of his performance in Game 6, where he pitched into the ninth inning and was nearly perfect after […]

Howie Kendrick Blasts Nationals Ahead in Seventh Inning

Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris replaced starting pitcher Zack Greinke after he gave up a homer to Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon and a walk to outfielder Juan Soto. Harris followed and designated hitter Howie Kendrick answered with a dinger off the right field foul pole in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. It gave the […]

Adam Eaton Drives in Two Insurance Runs and Steals Base

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton singled in Yan Gomes and Victor Robles in the ninth to give the Nationals a four-run cushion at 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. In the eighth, he stole a bag that led to Juan Soto driving him in on a single. It was a huge […]

Juan Soto Goes 2-for-4 in Game 7 Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was electric at the plate in Game 7 on Wednesday, working long at-bats and driving the ball around the field. On top of his two hits, he rocketed one down the right field line that was pocketed by Ryan Zimmerman. He also worked a seventh-inning walk that led to the […]

Yuli Gurriel Homers in Game 7 Loss

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel started off Game 7 with a second-inning home run that gave the Astros a 1-0 lead on Wednesday. He singled later in the game and had four high-quality at-bats. It certainly wasn’t his fault that the Astros couldn’t score more than two runs. They couldn’t defend their home turf […]

Kurt Suzuki Scratched From Game 7 Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) has been scratched from the lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Yan Gomes will now do the catching and will hit eighth against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki had a crucial home run in the Game 2 win in Houston, but otherwise he's done nothing […]

Gerrit Cole Could Be Available On Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could be available "in a limited capacity" for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Nationals, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Cole was fantastic in the Game 5 win on Sunday, allowing only one run while walking two and fanning nine in seven innings. That came […]

Justin Verlander Won't Be Available In Game 7

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not pitch in Game 7 of the World Series against the Nationals on Wednesday. Verlander went five innings in the Game 6 loss on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on two home runs while walking three and striking out three. Home runs were […]

Kurt Suzuki Returns To Lineup For Game 7

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki is behind the plate and will hit eighth in the lineup. It's Suzuki's first start since Game 3 of the series when the team faced Greinke for the […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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Patrick Corbin Will Be Available For Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Patrick Corbin will be available out of the bullpen as the team prepares for Game 7 of the World Series. Corbin won 14 games during the regular season but has struggled in the postseason, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.64 ERA. He allowed four runs in six innings in Game 3 […]

Zack Greinke May Have Short Leash In Game 7

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will take the mound with a championship on the line in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night. In four postseason starts this season, Greinke is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA, a 1.61 WHIP and has allowed 22 hits through 18 2/3 innings pitched. The veteran allowed only […]

Max Scherzer Ready For Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer is ready to start Game 7 of the World Series Wednesday night. Scherzer was pulled from his Game 5 start at the last second due to back spasms and a pinched nerve in his neck. One cortisone shot and a long-toss session in the outfield later and the former Cy […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 30th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects: Top 10 Second Basemen

The 2019 MLB season may be at an end but the off-season baseball coverage is just getting started at Rotoballer. We’re three positions deep now as we review the Top 10 dynasty prospects at each position. The second base position has a chance to be very interesting over the next three or four years. The […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for October 30th, 2019

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, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Carlos Correa Strands Three Runners In Loss

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the team's 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. Correa also stranded three runners in the game as strikeouts continue to plague his postseason. He now has punched out eight times through 24 at-bats in the World Series and […]

George Springer Stays Hot In Defeat

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with one run scored and two doubles in the team's 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. With the Astros trailing 1-0 in the first inning, Springer sparked the offense with a double and then scored on a sacrifice fly from Jose Altuve. […]

Alex Bregman's Home Run Not Enough In Loss

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for- 4 with a solo home run in the Astros 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. The Nationals picked up a run in the first inning but Houston came roaring back. After a sacrifice fly plated George Springer, Bregman launched a ball […]

Trea Turner Sparks Nationals To Tie Series 3-3

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with two runs scored as the Nationals took down the Astros 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series. Turner singled and scored in the first inning to put the Nationals up early. He later doubled in the seventh inning and scored on a two-run double from Anthony […]

Anthony Rendon Comes Up Huge To Force Game 7

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and five runs batted in as the Nationals beat the Astros 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series. With their backs against the wall, Rendon got Washington on the board in the first inning with an RBI single. The slugger […]

Juan Soto's Blast Powers Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto hit a towering, majestic home run in the fifth inning of the Nationals 7-2 win over the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. With the game tied 2-2, Soto sent a pitch into the upper deck and the Nationals never looked back. The Astros have thrown their best […]

Adam Eaton's Homers In Game 6 Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two runs scored in the Nationals Game 6 triumph over the Astros 7-2. Eaton smoked a laser over the left field fence to tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning and was followed two batters later by a tie-breaking […]

Justin Verlander Can't Seal The Deal

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander allowed three runs in five innings pitched as the Astros fell to the Nationals 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series. With a championship on the line, Verlander struggled again in the early innings. He came into the game with a 16.20 ERA in the first inning of his […]

Stephen Strasburg's Gem Forces Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg pitched 8 1/3 masterful innings as the Nationals will force a Game in 7 with their 7-2 win over the Astros. Strasburg struck out seven and absolutely shut down a potent Astros lineup after surrendering two runs in the first inning. The imposing right-hander made a run at a complete […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 29th, 2019 (Premium Content)

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