2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

We're three weeks from season's end, and while that still constitutes a third of the games remaining in this abbreviated season, the importance of smart work on the waiver wire can't be overstated. Precious little about 2020 is normal or consistent, but the focus here is the same as it ever was: Players who are […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 8

Up to this point in the season I've mostly focused on long-term contributors for fantasy outfields. Fantasy playoffs are drawing near, though, so my recommendations will focus on more immediate contributions over the last few weeks of the season. To that end, schedules are going to play a larger role in my recommendations over the […]

Mark Andrews Ready To Roll Against Cleveland

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews should be considered a must-start against the Browns in Week 1. Cleveland allowed 12.51 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2019, and after some key departures on the defensive end during the offseason, that number may not improve in 2020. With most teams focused on stopping […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Week 8

The injuries to starting pitchers keep adding up and many fantasy owners are well out of IL spots by now. The replacement players they pick up off waivers is crucial if an owner's aspiration of winning their fantasy league are to be realized. Just look at Elieser Hernandez, he’s been included on virtually every waiver […]

Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We’re in the final month of the MLB regular season, meaning that the fantasy regular seasons for many of us will be over soon with playoffs right around the corner. It may be slightly harder for recently called-up rookies to make an impact the rest of the way given the short schedule to establish themselves […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 7th 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 […]

Archie and the Gang: Navigating the New-Look Cincinnati Bullpen

As of August 31st, the day of the 2020 MLB Trade Deadline, the Cincinnati Reds sat at a record of 15-19, placing them at fourth-place in the NL Central and well outside of the NL postseason picture in this year of the expanded playoff format. While the Cincinnati offense has been far from elite through […]

Will Fuller V Has Upside In Week 1

With DeAndre Hopkins gone, Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V is going to be expected to step into an even bigger role in 2020. That starts on Thursday, with the Texans taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 1 matchup. The Chiefs have some strong options in the secondary to slow down […]

Miguel Andujar Continues Heating Up With Three-Hit Game

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar went 3-for-4 with a triple against the Orioles on Sunday. All three of Andujar’s hits came off of the bat faster than 95 mph, bringing his hard-hit rate up over 51% for the season. Andujar has now started in four consecutive games since his most recent […]

Lamar Jackson Draws Favorable Matchup On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a favorable matchup heading into Week 1 against Cleveland. While the Browns held its own against opposing quarterbacks in some areas last season, it gave up a second-worst 382 yards and three touchdowns to that position in 2019. The reigning MVP is undoubtedly a capable passer; however, the recipe […]

Jorge Polanco Sitting On Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is getting the day off on Monday as the team wraps up a five-game series with the Detroit Tigers. Ehire Adrianza is getting the start at shortstop in the game while LaMonte Wade Jr. is slotting in at Polanco's typical spot atop the order. Polanco has a slash line of […]

Masahiro Tanaka Takes Second Loss Of Season

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka took his second loss of the season on Sunday after allowing four runs (two earned) over 5.1 innings against the Orioles. Under the hood, Tanaka’s slider was fantastic and generated 10 whiffs (23% swinging-strike rate), and his 19% swinging-strike rate for the game was excellent. Tanaka wasn’t even […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Leading Off On Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. is leading off for the first time this season on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. The team's primary leadoff hitter, Jorge Polanco, is getting the game off. Wade has only made five previous starts this year, hitting no higher than sixth in the lineup in any of the […]

Duke Johnson Is Risky Week 1 Option

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson carries a lot of fantasy risk heading into Houston's Week 1 meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs. While the Chiefs allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to backs last season, Duke Johnson's projected role now that Houston's acquired David Johnson is hard to predict. The best thing for fantasy managers […]

Tyler Boyd Hopes To Keep Momentum Going

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd is coming off two-straight 1,000-yard seasons and will look to keep his momentum going heading into the 2020 season. Cincy will take on the Chargers in Week 1, and although Boyd has the potential to make some noise on the fantasy front, he will be catching passes from rookie […]

David Johnson Has Upside In Texans Debut

Houston Texans running back David Johnson will make his Houston Texans debut on Thursday night when the Texans face the Kansas City Chiefs. K.C. allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2019, which could work out nicely for Johnson this week. Of course, Johnson looked fairly pedestrian down the stretch for the […]

Brian Anderson Not In Lineup On Monday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson is getting the day off on Monday as the team opens up a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Jon Berti is getting the start at third while Jazz Chisholm is covering Berti's typical position of second base. Anderson is slashing .227/.328/.412 with five home runs and 19 RBI […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important. […]

Deshaun Watson Is Solid Week 1 Start

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn't have the easiest matchup on Thursday night when he faces the Kansas City Chiefs, but he remains a solid starting option. Watson, who just signed an extension with Houston, will be operating without his former top receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, this year, but the Texans have put a vertical passing […]

Ender Inciarte Returning To Braves Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte will be making his first start for the team since September 2nd on Monday. Inciarte has had a rough year, slashing .193/.273/.250 with just three extra-base hits over 88 at-bats. Inciarte will cover center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Adam Duvall, meanwhile, is getting […]

This is the Season to Maximize #AllBenchRB!

Fantasy Bretheren, listen up.  There has never been a year that is more fitting for #AllBenchRB. Just ask @Raphstradamus and El Camello! These suckas each drafted six bench RBs in their league of record to shoot for fantasy gold. Actually I can’t support that last statement, but if you talk to them, tell them they […]

Adam Duvall Sitting On Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall has been red hot lately with four home runs and an OPS of 1.240 through six games in September. However, he's heading to the bench for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Ender Inciarte is starting in center field in the game with Nick Markakis covering Duvall's typical left field […]

Michael Florio's Updated Draft Rankings vs Industry Consensus

Every single season there is a hunger for fantasy football rankings. Every single season people draft their entire fantasy football team off of a list of names ordered by their favorite analysts or site. And every year those people make the most common mistake when it comes to rankings! The mistake so many fantasy players […]

A.J. Green Looks To Return To Form In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green will see the field for the first time in nearly two years against the Chargers in Week 1. The former Pro Bowler is arguably the most impactful wideout in Bengals' history, amassing 602 catches for 8,907 yards and 63 touchdowns. However, after tearing the ligaments in his ankle during […]

MLB Betting Picks (9/7/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back, RotoBallers! A solid 4-2 finish on Sunday has us continuing in the green direction for another day! We have another solid day of MLB games capped off by what a great Game 5 in the NBA and a marvelous Monday Night Football game in the NCAA. Boy oh boy does it feel good […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for September 7th (Premium Content)

I'll break down each game's top plays with only two contests on Monday's playoff slate, as well as my overall strategy for lineup construction on each site (which can vary on FanDuel and DraftKings due to pricing and position eligibility). Boston Celtics (-1.5) vs Toronto Raptors (212 total) This series is now tied at 2-2 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Four Times On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 1-for-2 with two runs scored and three walks during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a big week at the plate, slashing .350/.552/1.000 with four homers, five RBI, and nine runs scored in his last seven games. Acuna remains one of the top […]

Marcell Ozuna Picks Up Four RBI On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He hit a solo homer off of Patrick Corbin in the fifth inning before lacing a three-run double in the seventh frame. The 29-year-old has been on a tear over his past seven […]

Freddie Freeman Hits Another Grand Slam Sunday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. It was his second grand slam in three games. The 30-year-old is now slashing .314/.435/.564 with seven homers, 30 RBI, and a 26/29 K/BB rate. Freeman is as consistent as they come […]