Richard Rodriguez Earns First Save Of Season Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Richard Rodriguez picked up his first save of the season Sunday against Milwaukee. The save was both just the second of his career, as well as the second all year for Pittsburgh. With Keone Kela (forearm) currently sidelined, Rodriguez appears to have taken the reins on the closer’s role for the […]

Pocket Aces: Week 6 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. In this episode he breaks down some of his recommend players to target as fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and adds for Week 6 of the 2020 MLB season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller […]

Marcell Ozuna Continues To Hammer Ball With Braves

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has continued his excellent production in the hard hit department during 2020. Ozuna has amassed a 49.3 Hard Hit %, which ranks him the top nine percentile in the Majors. His Statcast metrics fall right in line with his career averages, while many -- such as his xSLG, which […]

Yadier Molina Gets Four Hits On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had an excellent game on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Molina hit four singles, raising his batting average to .314 and his OPS to .629. He hasn't shown much pop this season, but he's putting the bat on the ball well. Molina should be […]

Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances - Week 6

It’s been a dream week for prospect watchers and dynasty owners who have been holding onto some of the recently called-up rookies for the past few years. Essentially every day this past week, we got news of a Top-100 prospect getting the call, something you’ll never see in a normal 162-game season. For those of […]

Sterling Sharp Struggles Out Of The Bullpen On Sunday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Sterling Sharp got lit up out of the bullpen on Sunday. He got just one out, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and three walks. He threw 34 pitches, only 17 for strikes. Sharp's ERA ballooned to 10.13 as he faced eight batters and only retired one. He has […]

Brian Navarreto Gets His First Two Hits On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie catcher Brian Navarreto got the start in Sunday's game and got his first two major league hits. He ended up going 2-for-3 with two singles. Navarreto got the call after Francisco Cervelli landed on the injured list and was forced into a start since Jorge Alfaro had played both ends of Saturday's […]

Brandon Leibrandt Shines In Relief In His Major League Debut

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Brandon Leibrandt made his major league debut on Sunday out of the bullpen and was excellent. He pitched four innings, allowing just one hit and one walk. He struck out one, inducing three ground outs and three fly outs. It's unclear what Leibrandt's role will be going forward, but he's likely […]

Tigers Trio Ready to Make an Instant Impact?

This past week has been the most eventful period for the Detroit Tigers organization for quite some time. Ever since being swept out of the first round of the 2014 playoffs by a hobbled Baltimore Orioles team, there’s been a lingering cloud of dread over the franchise, with fans wondering when the team’s rebuild would […]

Humberto Mejia Struggles Again In Sunday's Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Humberto Mejia struggled again in Sunday's start, lasting just 3 2/3 innings while allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks. He struck out four in the outing. Mejia has shown some promise, but he has also shown that he needs more development time before he can become […]

Greg Maddux Plate Discipline Standouts for 2020

In my previous article, I wrote about my new weighted index statistic for hitters – mPDI, which stems from a famous quote by Hall of Fame pitcher, Greg Maddux: “The key to pitching is to have the ability to throw a strike when they’re taking and throw a ball when the hitter is swinging.” The […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 23rd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Howie Kendrick Begins To Heat Up As Season Progresses

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Howie Kendrick has reeled off RBIs in four consecutive contests, building a case for season-long ownership. Serving as the Nats’ primary DH, Kendrick has taken a while to heat up in 2020, but he has largely been affected by some poor luck. Kendrick’s .324 xBA ranks among the top five […]

Max Fried Developing Into Top Tier Fantasy Asset In 2020

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Max Fried has stepped into his potential thus far in 2020, having compiled a sparkling 1.32 ERA through his first six starts. Even with batters trying to launch home runs with an increased frequency around the league, Fried is yet to allow a long ball in his first 34 innings. The […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Takes BP Sunday, Return Tuesday Possible

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. again took batting practice prior to Sunday’s contest against Philadelphia, a strong indicator that he is nearing a return from the injured list. Acuna, who is battling wrist soreness, has not played since Aug. 10. Prior to hitting the IL, the MVP contender had begun to heat up offensively […]

Colin Moran, Kevin Newman Both Exit Sunday’s Game Early

Pittsburgh Pirates first/third baseman Colin Moran and shortstop Kevin Newman have both been removed from Sunday’s contest against Milwaukee early due to undisclosed reasons. While the club did not immediately release why they departed, Moran was involved in a collision earlier in the game and Newman appeared to have some discomfort following an at-bat. Jose […]

Aaron Nola Emerging Into Elite Strikeout Commodity

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola has seen his strikeout totals increase each year of his big league career. While that won’t happen in 2020, Nola has spiked his K/9 ratio all the way up to 12.4 through his first five starts. Opposing batters are hitting nothing that he throws with consistency well -- his […]

Corey Dickerson Exits Sunday’s Contest Early

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson departed Sunday’s game against the Nationals early due to a left shoulder contusion that he sustained chasing a foul ball earlier in the contest. Prior to his exit, Dickerson socked his third home run of the season, bringing his OPS on the year up to .730. Dickerson has begun to […]

Matt Harvey Tabbed To Start Tuesday Against St. Louis

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey will get another turn through the rotation Tuesday against the Cardinals, his second start of the year. Harvey’s first outing came against the Reds, where he yielded three runs in three frames while striking out four. His fastball averaged 93.5 MPH his first time out, but he was […]

Matthew Liberatore Works Sim Game Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore was brought in to throw a simulated game in order to help Paul DeJong and Yadier Molina ramp up for big league pitching. Ranked as the Cardinals’ No. 3 prospect -- and No. 62 overall in the Majors -- per MLB Pipeline, Liberatore is yet to make […]

Cristian Pache Absent From Sunday’s Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache is not among the club’s starting nine Sunday against Philadelphia and right-hander Zach Eflin. Even with Ronald Acuna Jr. (wrist) sidelined, Pache hasn’t found an everyday role in the Atlanta outfield as Nick Markakis has rejoined the mix. Pache has gone just 1-for-4 at the plate since his call up, […]

Daniel Robertson Acquired By Giants, Heads To Training Site

Infielder Daniel Robertson was acquired by the San Francisco Giants after having been designated for assignment by Tampa Bay. Robertson, who has not yet appeared at the big league level this season, will report the club’s alternate training site. Used all over the infield during his tenure with the Rays from 2017-19, Robertson compiled a […]

Robbie Grossman (OF, OAK) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Robbie Grossman has always demonstrated excellent plate discipline. At varying points throughout his major-league career, he has also flashed both pop and speed. He just hadn't really put everything together consistently over a long period of time, which is a big reason why he's in […]

Luis Torrens Draws Second Consecutive Start Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Torrens will be behind the dish Sunday catching Adrian Morejon against Houston. Torrens has now started back-to-back contests, with Austin Hedges sitting as he remains in an early season offensive malaise (.152/.220/.348). Yet to show much offensively at the Major League level, Torrens isn’t so much a fantasy asset as […]

Elieser Hernandez (SP, MIA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Though he hadn't earned a win in 2020 until his most recent start against the Nationals, Elieser Hernandez has pitched quite well thus far. After that victorious effort on Friday, the 25-year-old boasts pristine ratios (2.29 ERA, 0.76 WHIP) and 25 strikeouts in 19.2 innings. […]

Drydene 311: Sunday's DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

We are officially at the end of NASCAR doubleheader season, and there's no way in hell we leave this weekend empty-handed. To ensure some extra luck, I'm bringing in one of the wildest (and probably only) musicians from Delaware, Mr. George Thorogood. "Bad To The Bone" is his hit song, and just like in the […]

Chris Taylor Shifts Up Lineup Card, Bats Third Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor will bat third Sunday against the Rockies and right-hander Antonio Senzatela, the first time that he holds that spot in the lineup this season. Taylor homered during Saturday’s contest, which when combined with his position in the order makes for him to be an intriguing DFS selection. In spite […]

Drew Deen's NASCAR DFS Rankings: Drydene 311 - Sunday (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Double-header weekends continue to be our specialty with a huge day for the rankings yesterday.  Personally, I had a great day thanks to being overweight on Hamlin, Truex, and Stenhouse.  I rarely have several lineups in contention to take the first place prize […]

Trent Thornton Departs Sunday’s Start Early With Apparent Injury

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton was only expected to work two or three innings Sunday against Tampa Bay, but he ultimately went just one and was seen grabbing his right forearm after departing. The Blue Jays’ starting rotation has been hit hard by injuries with Matt Shoemaker (shoulder) and Nate Pearson (elbow) already […]

Drydene 311 (Sunday): NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's time for the second Drydene 311 of the weekend. In the first one, Denny Hamlin led 115 laps on his way to the win, with the top three finishers all belonging to Joe Gibbs Racing. In fact, just four teams made up […]