Joey Votto Homers In Opener

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs in a 7-1 Opening Day win over the Detroit Tigers. Votto took Detroit lefty Matthew Boyd deep for a solo shot in the fifth inning, already matching his 2019 homer total against southpaws. The veteran struggled through much of the 2019 […]

Mike Moustakas Drives In Four In Cincinnati Debut

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas had an excellent debut for his new team in an Opening Day win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Moustakas went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the 7-1 win. The veteran infielder got off to a fast start, driving in a run with an RBI single […]

First Impressions - MLB Opening Day 2020 Fantasy Notes

I can't remember being more excited for an Opening Day than this one. Although Thursday, July 23 was technically the first day of the 2020 MLB season, Friday is when 28 of the 32 teams took the field for the first time for regular-season play. Never have I been happier to fire up MLB Extra Innings […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Nine In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in his Opening Day start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Gray allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out nine and walking just two. The only damage off of Gray came in the form of a C.J. Cron solo homer in the fourth […]

Ross Stripling Shuts Down Giants On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Ross Stripling allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during Friday's 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out seven batters without issuing a walk. Stripling was not even supposed to start the season in the rotation, but an opportunity arose with David Price opting […]

Max Muncy Drills Two Homers Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and three runs scored during Friday's 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Muncy took Tyler Anderson deep in the first frame, before doing the same to Kevin Gausman in the sixth inning. The 29-year-old is a brilliant fantasy option, having slashed […]

Mike Soroka Stellar In Season Debut

Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka tossed six scoreless innings against the New York Mets on Opening Day but came away with a no-decision. He struck out three batters without issuing a walk, but it was not enough, as the Braves lost 1-0. Regardless, it was an impressive performance for the Canadian right-hander. Soroka was a […]

Prospects To Cut Loose In Dynasty Leagues

The dynasty format requires an owner to consider both the immediate and future implications of draft picks, trades, and waiver wire moves. Viewing roster decisions through two lenses, both present and long-term future makes fantasy baseball much more strategic and, unfortunately, much less forgiving. Any wrong move lives with you for years and makes you […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 25th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 7/25/20  Sean Manaea vs. Los Angeles Angels Manaea’s first start of 2020 brings […]

Jose Berrios Hit Hard By White Sox

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios lasted four innings, giving up seven hits, five earned runs and striking out just one batter in his team's Opening Day victory. Berrios had improved velocity on his pitches from last year, averaging 95 MPH on his fastball. Unfortunately, he struggled with location and the White Sox made him pay, […]

MLB Betting Picks (8/1/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Well, we've made it to August, and (so far) we still have baseball! Here's hoping the number of positive tests begins decreasing so we can finish this season. I started out slow for the first few days, but since Steve picked back up on this series on Tuesday, I heated up quickly! […]

Jorge Polanco Delivers Big, Two-Run Single

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles and two RBI in a 10-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. After racing out to a 4-0 lead, the Twins found themselves in an offensive battle after Chicago tied the score at five. Polanco's big, two-out, two-run single in […]

Paul DeJong Homers On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong drove in two runs on Opening Day, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run. DeJong went yard with a runner on in the eighth inning, providing what would become the winning run for the first Cardinals win of the season. DeJong is a streaky hitter, which […]

Max Kepler Belts Two Home Runs Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler started his season off with a blast, two, to be exact. The 27-year-old homered twice, both solo shots, in the Twins' 10-5 Opening Day victory over the Chicago White Sox. Kepler deposited the first pitch he saw in 2020 over the right field fence, then tagged a Giolito fastball 107.5 […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Escapes With An Opening Day Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Kwang-Hyun Kim got his first save chance on Opening Day and narrowly escaped with a win for the Cardinals. Kim allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits. He didn't record a walk or a strikeout. Kim isn't the stereotypical closer, and while he wasn't great in this one, he did […]

Jack Flaherty Pitches Well On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well in an Opening Day win, throwing seven innings while allowing just two runs on six hits. He struck out six without allowing a walk. Flaherty threw 89 pitches and looked in control throughout the night. He was one of the first starters picked in many fantasy […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Sparks Victory Rally

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base twice and scored two runs in five plate appearances on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 21-year-old sparked a three-run sixth inning with a double then walked and scored again an inning later. The electric leadoff man was a consensus top-25 pick this fantasy offseason […]

Tommy Pham Enjoys Whale Of A Debut In San Diego

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, walk and two stolen bases on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also scored twice. Pham resumed his stat-stuffing tendencies in his San Diego debut, swiping second both times he reached base. Pham’s fantasy stock took a dip after he tested positive […]

Tommy Milone Hit Hard In Opening Day Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone did not turn in a great first start of the season in Friday's 13-2 loss to the Red Sox. The veteran pitched just three innings, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts. Milone has never been a fantasy-relevant player as he has a career […]

Eric Hosmer Has Himself A Night

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 3-for-4 with two doubles and six RBI on Opening Night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After singling early, Hosmer later laced consecutive clutch bases-clearing two-baggers to secure the victory for the Friars. The huge offensive night is a major boost for the maligned first baseman and if Friday […]

Chris Paddack Opens Season Throwing Darts

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack collected a victory on Opening Day after tossing six innings of shutout baseball against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Paddack fired 63 of 81 darts for strikes, fanning four while allowing four hits and a walk. The 24-year-old earned his ace title on Friday and looked like the fantasy SP2 he […]

Cavan Biggio Leads Jays To Opening Day Victory

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio had a big night at the plate in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Rays on Friday. His single in the fourth inning started a three-run rally before he slugged a three-run homer off Charlie Morton in the fifth to blow the game open. Biggio finished the night […]

Ken Giles Records First Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles locked down his first save of the 2020 season in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Rays on Friday. He struck out a pair and walked one in the 20-pitch outing, picking up where he left off after an excellent 2019 campaign. Giles has no competition for saves in […]

Jose Altuve Tallies RBI Single In Win

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI as the Astros beat the Mariners 8-2 on Opening Day. Altuve tied the game 2-2 in the fifth inning with an RBI single and later scored on a Michael Brantley three-run home run. Altuve and the Astros have been embroiled […]

Luis Robert Picks Up Two Hits In Debut

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-4 with a single and double in his much anticipated big league debut. Robert is one of the top prospects in the game and is expected to be a big part of the White Sox lineup. Robert is one of the more exciting prospects in recent memories and […]

Alex Bregman Singles, Scores In Opener

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-5 with an RBI single and one run scored in the Astros 8-2 win over the Mariners. Bregman gave the Astros the lead for good in the fifth inning, singling home catcher Martin Maldonado in the team's five-run fifth inning. Bregman and the Astros already are flexing their […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Unable To Record Win In Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu logged a no-decision in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Rays on Friday. He allowed three runs on four hits while walking three and striking out four over 4 2/3 innings, falling one out shy of recording a victory. Ryu cruised through the first four innings, but ran […]

Yoan Moncada Shines In Opening Night Loss

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada have an opening night to remember Friday versus the Twins. Moncada went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the White Sox loss. Moncada got a later start to camp, but didn’t miss a beat on Friday. Moncada is coming off of a breakout season and […]

Rich Hill Scratched From July 25 Start

Minnesota Twins pitcher Rich Hill (undisclosed) was scratched from his scheduled start in the team's second game of the season. Hill was moved up in the rotation to replace the injured Jake Odorizzi (back) but is now unable to go. It's unclear why he's unable to suit up. Randy Dobnak will get the ball and […]

Lance Lynn Throws Six Shutout Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn had a great start to the 2020 season in a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rockies. Lynn pitched six innings without giving up a run and limited Colorado to two hits on the night. He uncharacteristically walked four batters on Friday but made up for it with nine strikeouts. […]