Week 4 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We're now in "late April" and can start to talk ourselves into hot or cold starts being for real, including the juicy baseballs that are destroying pitchers! Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 4. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In […]

Eric Thames Hits Pinch Hit Homer Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames came in to the 8th inning and Sunday's game and hit a home run to tie the game. That now makes two homers in Thames last three games and also raises his batting average to .270. While Thames only has one at bat in each of his last two […]

Josh Hader Takes Second Loss Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader came in to a tied game in the 9th inning and gave up the game winning home run to Cody Bellinger in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. Hader hasn't had a save since April 7th and has given up at least one run in three straight appearances. With Jeremy Jeffress […]

Brandon Woodruff Gives Up Five On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff gave up five runs on seven hits and three walks through 5 2/3 innings while striking out six Dodgers on Sunday. The strikeouts are nice to see but Woodruff's 5.81 ERA and 1.48 WHIP are not. Woodruff has yet to post a quality start this season and is likely […]

Dylan Bundy Pitches Better But Takes Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in a good start despite taking the loss in Sunday's 4-3 game against the Twins. Bundy pitched six innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts. Most importantly, Bundy gave up no home runs, which has been his issue since last […]

Jonathan Villar Steals Two Bases With Three Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Villar had a solid offensive day in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Twins. Villar went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, an RBI, and two stolen bases. The 27-year-old speedster has provided six steals this season, which is tied for sixth-most in baseball. He has also contributed offensively across the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/22/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Monday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. There will be some possible light rain affecting the start of the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets battle, although the game should […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/22/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an action packed Monday featuring 10 games, with FanDuel's main slate starting at 7:05 pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/22/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. If you have […]

Delino Deshields (OF, TEX) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Deshields is a prime acquisition target for those that want to rack up some cheap steals. In the last two weeks, he's stolen four bases and has maintained a solid .269 average as well. Generally, people aren’t concerned with batting average for power hitters. […]

Clint Frazier (OF, NYY) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Frazier is the prime beneficiary of a horrible situation on the Yankees side of New York. Injuries continue to pile up, with Aaron Judge seemingly being the most recent victim of the infectious injury bug. In only 52 at-bats, Frazier has climbed to a second-place […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Nine In Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle took the loss in his Sunday start against the San Diego Padres. Mahle allowed four runs over six innings while racking up an impressive nine strikeouts. The young right-hander has pitched well for the Reds this season, posting a 0-2 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts in 23 […]

Matt Kemp Leaves Sunday's Game With Chest Contusion

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Matt Kemp left Sunday's game with a chest injury. He collided with the outfield wall trying to make a catch during the third inning and was later diagnosed with a chest wall contusion. Kemp doubled and scored a run in two at-bats before departing early. As of now, there's no indication that […]

Ty France Shredding Triple-A, Getting Reps At Second

San Diego Padres infielder Ty France has been getting reps at second base while putting on an offensive showcase in Triple-A El Paso. Before smashing a pair of homers on Sunday, France was slashing .431/.500/.847 with seven dingers and 47 runs-plus-RBI in 84 plate appearances. Although not in the team’s top 30 prospects, the 24-year-old […]

Kirby Yates Reaches Double-Digit Saves

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates notched his 10th save Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. Yates had been dormant this week due to the Padres six-game skid but he worked around a hit to slam the door. The save expands Yates’ brilliant early-season resume and he sits with a 0.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and unreal […]

Wil Myers Helps Snap Friars Skid

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. Myers’ two-run double in the third inning proved the decisive factor in the victory and the 28-year-old is now slashing .303/.346/.553 with five dingers, two steals and 21 runs-plus-RBI on the season. With the Padres offense scuffling, […]

Joey Lucchesi Bounces Back Sunday

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi collected his third victory Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. Lucchesi fanned eight in 5 2/3 innings and lost his chance at a quality start when he was yanked after giving up a pair of two-out baserunners in the sixth inning. He yielded five hits and two walks on the […]

Kyle Gibson Gets Untracked Against O's On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in his best start of the season in a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Gibson allowed just two runs over six innings while striking out six. He earned his first win of the season for his efforts while improving his ERA to 6.10 with a 1.50 […]

Taylor Rogers Earns Another Save With Blake Parker Ill

Minnesota Twins left-hander Taylor Rogers earned his second save in as many days as he nailed down a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. It wasn't smooth sailing as Rogers allowed one run on two hits while walking one and striking out one. Right-hander Blake Parker had been serving as the team's preferred […]

Aaron Judge Lands On IL

The New York Yankees' worst fears were realized Sunday morning as star outfielder Aaron Judge went on the IL with what manager Aaron Boone is calling a "significant" oblique injury. It occurred Saturday afternoon as the 26-year-old swung at a ball and immediately looked hurt, limping along the first base line. He was removed in […]

Ryan Zimmerman Goes Deep Twice in Miami

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 on Sunday, with both hits leaving the yard for solo home runs. Zimmerman tripled his home run output after entering the game with only one, and is now hitting a still-poor .203/.304/.390 this season. Zimmerman is a very streaky hitter so this could be the start of […]

Stephen Strasburg Dominates in Miami

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw eight brilliant shutout innings on Sunday, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out 11 in Washington's 5-0 win over the Miami Marlins. Strasburg improves to 2-1 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings. This start should mitigate any concerns […]

Manuel Margot Reinstated From Paternity, Luis Urias Returns To Triple-A

The San Diego Padres reinstated outfielder Manuel Margot (paternity) on Sunday and designated infielder Luis Urias for assignment. Margot returns after a two-game absence and will bat second against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle. Margot has cooled recently but is off to a nice start slashing .288/.300/.475 with two homers and a steal. With the […]

Matt Olson Expected Back In Two Weeks

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson has been out of the lineup since the team's Japan trip in March after undergoing hamate surgery on his right hand. A's GM David Forst stated Sunday that he expects the slugger back in the club's lineup within two weeks. It's good news for fantasy owners to get Olson […]

Caleb Smith (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With a 2.35 ERA and dual eight-strikeout performances against the Mets and Nationals, Caleb Smith has been making waves to start the 2019 season. In 2018, Smith wan an early-season darling, when he showed moments of brilliance. Smith also suffered from some of the […]

Hector Neris (RP, PHI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After losing his closing job a year ago, Phillies reliever Hector Neris has found his way back into a part-time ninth-inning role. With David Robertson landing on the IL, the door has opened up for Neris to re-establish himself as a lights […]

Hunter Dozier (1B/3B, KC) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The former eighth overall pick is finally beginning to live up to some of the lofty expectations that were laid on him when he first came into the league. Dozier's 2018 season was a disappointment, but so far in 2019 he has ballooned […]

Joey Wendle (2B/3B/SS/OF, TB) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: A hamstring strain has kept Joey Wendle sidelined for the entire month of April, but he's nearly ready to return to action. The 29-year-old was a pleasant surprise for the Rays and fantasy owners alike last season, hitting .300/.354/.435 while stealing 16 bases and […]

Avisail Garcia (OF, TB) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Garcia's 2019 season is shaping up a lot like his out-of-nowhere 2017 campaign, where he slashed a blistering .330/.380/.506 with 18 home runs and 80 RBI, thanks to a bloated .392 BABIP. So far in 2019 he's hitting .304/.351/.551 with four round-trippers […]

Mike Moustakas Has Fractured Finger

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Mike Moustakas has a fractured ring finger. Moustakas should be out for a little while, but Craig Counsell is optimistic that an IL stint is to be avoided. For now, Moustakas is considered day-to-day, but it wouldn't be surprising if he does end up landing on the injured list.