Yimi Garcia Earns His Second Hold

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia earned his second hold of the season on Sunday, tossing 1 2/3 innings while allowing a hit and two walks while recording a strikeout. Garcia threw 37 pitches so he likely won't be back on the mound for a couple of days, but manager Don Mattingly has made it […]

Mike Fiers Last Just Four Innings Vs Angels

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers allowed four runs in four innings pitched in a no-decision vs the Angels on Sunday. Fiers allowed seven hits and did not walk a batter, and also failed to record a strikeout. Fiers was staked a 5-0 lead after the first inning, but put two men on base ahead […]

Taylor Williams Earns First Save For Mariners

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams gave up two hits and a run, but struck out three batters in Seattle's first save of 2020. Matt Magill was expected to be the Mariners closer to start the season, however he pitched earlier in the game while the Mariners were losing. An 8th inning comeback for Seattle […]

Robert Dugger Struggles In Sunday's Spot Start

Miami Marlins pitcher Robert Dugger was forced to start Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after scheduled starter Jose Urena was a late scratch due to a positive COVID-19 test. Dugger allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 innings. To his credit, Dugger did settle down after […]

Willson Contreras Goes Deep On Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hit his first home run of the year on Sunday. Overall in the game, he went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two runs and two RBI. Contreras is an elite fantasy catcher who will give his fantasy owners a strong advantage at the position throughout much of the season. […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (7/27/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for […]

Dakota Hudson Can't Finish The Fifth On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson lasted just 4 1/3 innings on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out four while allowing two home runs. Hudson tossed three scoreless innings before running into trouble in the fourth, allowing both home runs and three […]

Kyle Lewis Collects Two More Hits Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Astros. After a strong summer camp, Lewis is off to a hot start to 2020. The strikeouts are still a concern for him as he added two more on Sunday, but he also now has two walks […]

Yusei Kikuchi Not Sharp In Season Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gave up five runs on five hits and four walks through 3 2/3 innings against the Astros on Sunday. The Astros are a tough lineup to face, but the walks were uncharacteristic for Kikuchi, who had a 2.8 BB/9 in 2019. There was a lot of hype surrounding Kikuchi […]

Christian Yelich Quiet At The Plate Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers superstar outfielder Christian Yelich went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Sunday against the Cubs. Yelich is off to a slow start to the year, with his only hit so far coming from a home run on Saturday. He will continue to hit in the middle of a talented Brewers' lineup and has far too much talent […]

Tyler Chatwood Strikes Out Eight Over Six Innings

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood earned a win in his first start of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chatwood pitched six innings, allowing three hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out eight. Chatwood only made five starts last year, with 33 appearances made in relief. If he can hold a rotation […]

Mitch Keller Earns Win In 2020 Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller had a solid outing in his 2020 debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. Keller pitched five innings, allowing two hits, three walks and one earned run while striking out two. He earned the win as the Pirates captured a 5-1 victory. Keller saw his first big league action last year […]

Dakota Hudson Roughed Up On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson was hit hard in his first outing of 2020. Facing the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Hudson allowed seven hits, a walk and four earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. He suffered the loss in the game as the team fell 5-1. Hudson had a solid 2019 campaign, going 16-7 […]

Zack Britton Records First Save On Sunday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton closed out the team's 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday and earned his first save of the year. It wasn't the cleanest inning as Britton recorded just six strikes with his 14 pitches and allowed a single and a walk. Britton should remain the team's primary […]

Bo Bichette Drives In A Pair Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-6 in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Rays on Sunday. The youngster put the team up 4-0 when he cashed in a pair with a bases-loaded single in the sixth inning, giving him his first two RBI of the season. Bichette is now 4-for-16 on the campaign […]

Teoscar Hernandez Logs Two Hits And A Theft

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez logged a pair of hits in the team's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Rays on Sunday. He finished the afternoon going 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored, but he did strikeout in his other three plate appearances. One of his strikeouts came in the first inning […]

Brandon Lowe Goes 3-For-5 On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe had his second-straight multi-hit game on Sunday as he went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI. Lowe had a solid 2019 season, hitting .270 with 17 home runs and 51 RBI over 82 games, but the strikeout woes that plagued him last year seem to still be […]

Chris Taylor (2B/SS/OF, LAD) - Week 2 Waiver Wire

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: With many baseball fans drooling over the potential of Gavin Lux, Chris Taylor was a fantasy afterthought until about a week ago. When Lux was sent to the Alternate Site, Taylor started two of the Dodgers' first three games, going 4-for-8 with an RBI. […]

Corey Dickerson Hits First Home Run On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson went yard on Sunday for the first time this season against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 2-for-5 in the game, scoring two runs. Dickerson might by plagued by a weak lineup in Miami, but he's been hitting third in the order so far this year, which should […]

Adam Haseley Records Four Hits Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley went 4-for-6 with and RBI and two runs scored in a loss to the Marlins Sunday. Haseley earned his first start of the season after Roman Quinn started the first two games in center field. Haseley made his case to keep the job with a big game out of the […]

Pocket Aces: Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

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 2 of the 2020 MLB season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller […]

Miguel Rojas Stays In The Flames On Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas continued his scorching start to the 2020 season on Sunday, falling a double shy of hitting a cycle. Rojas went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and three runs in the game. He has multiple hits in each of the team's first three games of the year. Rojas is […]

Cole Sulser Records Save For Orioles On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cole Sulser closed out Sunday's 7-4 win over the Boston Red Sox with a two-inning save, his first of the year. Sulser allowed just one hit with two strikeouts and no walks in the game. Mychal Givens, who appears to be the team's primary closer, closed out the team's previous game, […]

Bryce Harper Launches First Homer Of 2020

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in a loss to the Marlins Sunday. Harper was the third batter of the game and gave the home team a 3-0 lead before an out was recorded, taking Marlins starter Robert Dugger deep for his first homer of the season. […]

Jose Iglesias Records Four Hits On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias continued his hot start to the season on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run and an RBI. He's hit safely in each of his team's first three games and is hitting .538 on the year. Iglesias has little to offer in terms of power, with just 32 career […]

Shohei Ohtani Unable To Record An Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani had a nightmare of a 2020 debut on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani faced just six batters in the game, allowing three hits, three walks and four earned runs before being replaced by Matt Andriese. Andriese allowed an inherited runner to score, giving Ohtani five earned runs on […]

Michael Lorenzen Struggles Again

Cincinnati Reds reliever Michael Lorenzen struggled for a second straight day in a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Called upon to keep the game tied at 1-1, Lorenzen allowed two runs in the ninth inning to take the loss. The right-hander also allowed one run to score on Saturday and has ruined […]

Ken Giles Leaves With Apparent Injury

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles was removed from his outing in the ninth inning in Sunday's game versus the Rays and was replaced by Brian Moran. He recorded the first two outs quickly but went on to allow a double and two walks before getting lifted on a 3-1 count to Ji-Man Choi. Giles' […]

C.J. Cron Hits Game-Winning Home Run Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman C.J. Cron hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, propelling the team to a 2-1 victory. Cron is off to a great start to his Tigers career. Through three games, he's 4-for-11 with two home runs and a double. Cron may struggle […]

Zach Britton Gets His First Save

New York Yankees closer Zach Britton picked up his first save of the season on Sunday with a scoreless inning against the Nationals. In typical Britton fashion, two of the three batted balls he allowed came on the ground, and only one had an exit velocity north of 87 mph. Britton is slated to continue […]