Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (April 29 - May 5)
Well, that's it, another week in the books. That means another week of baseballs mashed by Marcell Ozuna, another week of baseballs not getting mashed by Jose Abreu, and of course... more injured pitchers (i.e. Jesus Luzardo). At least we got one back last week (Jordan Montgomery) and we'll get a few more within the... Read More
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/29/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Monday! Tonight’s nine-game slate may not be a Coors slate, but it does present some challenges as there aren’t any “big name” pitchers on the docket. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t players we should be targeting, but outside of Joe Ryan, the names may not be as obvious. Despite that, DraftKings did a... Read More
Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 5)
Hello, RotoBallers! As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA %, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the most locked in to begin the season. Statcast's Brls/PA... Read More
Recapping the Biggest Picks and Storylines of 2024 NFL Draft Weekend
Alright, football fanatics, strap in because the 2024 NFL Draft just wrapped up! Boy, did it deliver the drama, surprises, and future fantasy stars we all crave! From unexpected picks to blockbuster trades up the board, this year's draft was nothing short of a roller coaster that even the most seasoned draft gurus couldn't have... Read More
Daniel Hemric Ends Up Ninth At Dover
Daniel Hemric did it again on Sunday. The Kaulig Racing Chevrolet started 14th and was in first place for five laps. He was the fifth of five Chevy's to wind up in the Top 10 on Sunday from "The Monster Mile." Hemric was 22nd after both stages but made a charge over the final long... Read More
Ty Gibbs Sneaks Into Tenth At Dover On Sunday
Ty Gibbs did not win the Wurth 400 but did managed to finish tenth on Sunday evening. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver began 19th and improved to tenth. Gibbs was running pretty well as the race moved along. He was 17th after Stage 1 then 11th after Stage 2. It was an interesting week for... Read More
Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 29 - May 5)
We're back at it again this week with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 6 - Monday, April 29 through Sunday, May 5. It's time to sift through the madness and make the right decisions. Starting pitchers have been getting injured consistently, but at the same time there are new arms getting called... Read More
Tanner Houck Continues To Excel In Sunday Night Baseball Victory
Boston Red Sox starting pitch Tanner Houck threw another gem on Sunday in a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Houck tossed 6 ⅔ innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits while striking out nine and walking none. It is the fourth start this season where Houck hasn't walked a batter, and his strikeouts... Read More
Jose Alvarado Knocks Down Fifth Save
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado shut down the San Diego Padres on Sunday, helping the team to an 8-6 win. Alvarado was sharp in this one, striking out a pair while not allowing a baserunner in his inning of work. The lefty remains the only Philly with more than one save and appears to... Read More
Bryson Stott Smashes Pair Of Homers, Swipes Base
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott put the team on his back in an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Stott finished the day going 2-for-3 with two homers and a stolen base. He also scored three runs and drove in four. It was a blistering day at the dish for the... Read More
Nolan Jones Still Bothered By Back Stiffness
Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) was removed from Sunday's game early with back stiffness. Jones missed two games earlier this week with the same injury and was only able to play in one game before the injury popped up again. It is worrying that the back issues appear to be lingering, with manager Bud... Read More
Masataka Yoshida Pulled From Game Early With Hand Injury
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hand) was removed from Sunday's game in the sixth inning after jamming his hand in his first at-bat of the game. Manager Alex Cora said after the game that the team wasn't sure what the extent of the injury was and X-rays hadn't been taken yet. Yoshida is off... Read More
Dane Dunning Strikes Out 10 On Sunday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning had his best start of the season on Sunday, picking up the win in a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Dunning was on a mission in this one, racking up 10 strikeouts over 5 ⅓ innings of two-run ball (one earned). The righty allowed just three hits, and... Read More
Khris Middleton Can't Lift Bucks To A Win
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) finished with 25 points in Sunday's loss to Indiana. He added 10 boards, five assists, and one steal. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) were ruled out heading into the contest. However, Bobby Portis got ejected after a physical confrontation with Andrew Nembhard, although Middleton couldn't lead his... Read More
Pascal Siakam Flirts With A Triple-Double In Game 4
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam flirted with a triple-double in Sunday's win over Milwaukee, finishing with 13 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. He also got after it defensively, adding two steals and one block. Although the former Raptor was more productive in the series' first two games, he's a big reason Indiana is one... Read More