Chris Sale Gets Rocked By Dodgers

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale allowed five earned runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings of an 11-2 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. Sale struck out seven and walked just one, while also surrendering a solo home run. The southpaw gave up two runs through the first three innings before two […]

Anibal Sanchez in Difficult Spot Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez has a tough matchup on Sunday on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanchez has really turned things around and will enter the matchup with a 3.66 ERA, but the Phillies offense has plenty of power on both sides of the plate. Although many of Philadelphia's top hitters bat from […]

Jacob deGrom Searching For a Win

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom hopes to earn a win on Sunday in a favorable matchup against the Miami Marlins. DeGrom has been pitching very well of late, though he has little to show for it in the win column. The ace has only one win in his last 10 starts. Poor run support […]

Zack Greinke Should Thrive Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke will take the mound Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals in his first start of the second half. Greinke should have the platoon advantage against a right-handed heavy Cardinals team that has struggled offensively of late. The veteran is coming off a dominant first half that saw him post a […]

Patrick Corbin Notches Quality Start Saturday

Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin showcased some filthy stuff on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Phillies despite a no-decision. Corbin lasted six innings, allowing three runs on six hits to go along with 10 strikeouts. It was his second straight game with double-digit strikeouts, though his ERA did creep up to 3.39 in the process. […]

Merrill Kelly Earns Tough Loss Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly had a reasonable start on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals, but it ended in a hard-luck loss. Kelly allowed four runs (one earned) on five hits through five innings. He struck out five. The D-backs defense, along with a few seeing-eye hits plagued the rookie right-hander on Saturday night. […]

Noah Syndergaard Earns Win Saturday

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard pitched a gem on Saturday night in a win over the Miami Marlins. Syndergaard went seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits to go along with nine strikeouts. The victory improved his record to 7-4 on the season and lowered his ERA to 4.55 in the process. It […]

Rhys Hoskins Reaches Three Times Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins doubled twice and drew a walk in a loss to the Nationals Saturday. Hoskins may only be batting .266, but his on-base percentage is a whopping .405 thanks to an elite 17.8 percent walk rate. Hoskins has been hitting for power too as he is slugging .534 which is […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the second half of the season, you crazy fantasyheads. I told myself I'd keep this week brief because I'm off to a wedding, but I always wind up rambling anyhow. The short week means not much has changed stats-wise, but we still […]

Aaron Nola Strong Over Six Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola pitched six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against the Nationals Saturday. Nola did allow five hits and four walks, but limited the damage with the help of nine strikeouts. It appears Nola's early season struggles feel like a distant memory as he hasn't allowed more than one […]

Todd Frazier (3B, NYM) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Todd Frazier has long been a streaky hitter both from month-to-month and year-to-year, and thanks to some top-tier work last month, he is back on track to turn in a solid year for the New York Mets. His line for the season currently reads […]

Oscar Mercado (OF, CLE) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Oscar Mercado has hit a bit of a snag in his rookie campaign with the Cleveland Indians, and the deceleration may cause a few hesitant owners (or potential owners) to hit the brakes on his utilization as we enter the ceremonial second half of […]

Carson Kelly (C, ARI) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: I'm not just gassing Carson Kelly up because today is his 25th birthday: he has performed so well at the plate lately for the Arizona Diamondbacks that many of the scouts that once named him a top-50 prospect in all of baseball are starting to […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

With the news that Max Scherzer is heading to the injured list with back issues, many fantasy owners are left combing the waiver wire for a replacement. Obviously, nobody you can pick up for free is going to give you what Mad Max can, but there are plenty of respectable options out there, no matter […]

Christian Walker (1B, ARI) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Before the 2019 season, 28-year old Christian Walker had taken 88 AB across four separate seasons in the MLB, mostly culminating in disappointment. Fast forward 308 AB into this season and the former South Carolina Gamecock has crushed 18 home runs, stolen five bases […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

We've passed the All-Star break and fantasy managers can now start analyzing their teams with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize location, location, location. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't […]

The Cut List (Week 16) - Time to Let Go?

Not a ton has changed since last week given the one combined real game from Monday through Thursday. Friday doesn't exactly give us enough new information, either: as if Josh Bell opening the second half 0-for-4 would make anyone panic. That said, there are still decisions to be made. Fewer, given the lack of new […]

Phillip Ervin Goes 6-for-6

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin had a huge night in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Ervin went a perfect 6-for-6 at the plate, picking up a double, a triple, one run, three RBI, and a steal. The big game raises Ervin's average to .357 to go along with one homer, seven […]

Yasiel Puig Homers, Drives In Four In Win Over Rockies

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig had a monster night in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Puig went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, three runs, and four RBI in the victory. The veteran outfielder has been red hot at the plate of late, hitting .389 with six homers over his past […]

Max Kepler Homers Twice In Win Over Cleveland

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler continued to torment Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer on Saturday. Kepler went 2-for-5 with two solo homers in the 6-2 win. When Kepler struck out in the fourth inning, it broke a streak of five straight at-bats with a homer against Bauer. Kepler is having an impressive season, hitting .264 […]

Week 15 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

I hope you enjoyed the All-Star break and having a couple of days off from sweating daily baseball action because it's all business from now until the finish line! That's why we here at RotoBaller offer our analysis and dynamic pitching scores for each matchup to frame your start/sit decisions. In case you missed it, […]

Tyler O'Neill Drives in Four Runs on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill drove in four runs on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a run scored. He hit a home run and a double. His home run came in the third inning with one on. O'Neill has been solid lately, raising his slash line to .271/.311/.414. He certainly has the upside to be […]

Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Four and Earns a Save on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez earned his fourth save of the season on Saturday, striking out three in 1 1/3 innings of work. He did not allow a base runner and lowered his ERA to 2.21, needing only 15 pitches to make quick work of the Diamondbacks in a 4-2 victory.

Dakota Hudson Earns a Win With Six Solid Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson earned a win on Saturday, pitching six solid innings against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on three hits and four walks, striking out five. Hudson's win improved his record to 8-4 and lowered his ERA to 3.48. He's been good enough to develop some value in most […]

Trevor Bauer Coughs Up Three Solo Home Runs on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer picked up a quality start on Saturday but took a loss. He pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks, striking out 11. Three of those hits were solo home runs as Bauer continues to be susceptible to the long ball. He dropped to 8-7, […]

Madison Bumgarner Pitches Well Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner looked sharp in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. Bumgarner allowed one run (none earned) on seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts over five innings pitched. MadBum is now 5-7 with a 3.86 ERA, 121 strikeouts, and 25 walks over 116 2/3 IP. He is next […]

Jonathan Villar Heating Up In July

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had a nice day at the plate in Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, going 4-for-8 with four singles, an RBI, and two strikeouts. Villar is now hitting .361 with four RBI and a stolen base in July. He had been slumping for a while, so it is encouraging to […]

John Means Gets Roughed Up Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means stumbled in his start to the second half in Saturday's Game Two 12-4 loss to the Rays. Means allowed six runs on eight hits (including three home runs) and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings pitched. The 26-year-old All-Star was a huge fantasy asset in the first […]

Mychal Givens Earns Multi-Inning Save Saturday

Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens picked up his seventh save of the season in Saturday's Game One 2-1 win over the Rays. Givens pitched the eighth and ninth innings, allowing no hits or walks with two strikeouts. Givens now has a 4.50 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 16 walks in 36 IP. He has also […]

Andrew Cashner Traded To Red Sox

The Baltimore Orioles have traded starting pitcher Andrew Cashner to the Red Sox for Minor league infielder Noelberth Romero and Minor League outfielder Elio Prado. The veteran has pitched well this season, compiling a 3.83 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 66 strikeouts in 96 1/3 innings pitched. Cashner is slated to fill the number five […]