Matt Olson To Return Tuesday, Kendrys Morales Likely Gone

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) will come off the injured list on Tuesday against the Reds. Olson had 29 home runs and 84 RBI last year, but he broke the hamate bone in his right hand on March 21 in the two-game series against the Mariners in Japan. In a corresponding move, the […]

Ryan O'Hearn Feasts On Tiger Pitching

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is finally getting his shot in the bigs, but he's struggled so far. O'Hearn has blasted a couple homers to show off his prodigious power, but for the most part, he's been pretty quiet. This weekend against the Tiger though, O'Hearn was a happy camper. O'Hearn went 6-for-10 […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

As the calendar flips into May, you might find yourself struggling to remain patient with underperforming players on your fantasy teams. Some of those players may not deserve the benefit of the doubt, but many do. There's always room for improvement, and if you've determined that a player falls into the former category RE: doubts […]

Who Can Breakout in 2019? The Yandy Man Can...

When the Tampa Bay Rays traded Jake Bauers and cash money to acquire Yandy Diaz, it was a move that seemed to prompt both excitement and head scratching. Bauers was already an everyday outfielder who projected as an above average outfielder very soon. Diaz was a toolsy but frustrating player chiseled of the same stuff […]

xBA-BA Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 6)

This week, we're going back to the basics to look at batting average. Of course, with Statcast we are able to dig deeper than that and look at how hitters are either underperforming or overperforming by comparing their averages to expected stats, or xBA in this case. Expected stats for an all-encompassing stat like average […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 6

We are just over a month into the fantasy baseball season and it is a prime time to buy in on players whose production could be legit/should be better or hop off a heater before the floors caves in. As we all should know, baseball is a game of ebbs and flows. When there is […]

Ronald Guzman Expected To Return Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list on Thursday. It could force the team to designate either infielders Logan Forsythe or Danny Santana for assignment. Outfielder Delino DeShields could also be optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Santana has been hitting very well this season and can also play […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/6/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS lineup picks for […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Monday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the nine evening contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. The weather forecast looks very favorable across most MLB venues, as the winds should be rather neutral at 8 […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) did shoulder exercises on the field with a trainer before Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres, and he was able to play catch to test his right shoulder while also hitting in the batting cage, too. However, he missed his second consecutive game. The team is […]

Derek Dietrich Homers Again

Cincinnati Reds utility man Derek Dietrich continued his homer binge in a 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Dietrich went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, giving him four dingers in his past three games. The veteran is now batting .257 with nine homers, 12 runs, 22 RBI, and one steal in 70 […]

Jose Ramirez Gets the Only Two Hits for Cleveland on Sunday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez got the only two hits of the game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a single. He also drew a walk, moving his batting line up to .200/.292/.300. It's been a struggle for Ramirez so far this season, but he's shown some recent signs […]

Matt Adams Lands on Injured List

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Adams suffered a left shoulder strain after diving for a ground ball on Saturday. There is currently no timetable for Adams' return right now. Howie Kendrick should get plenty of looks at first base and could be someone […]

Nate Lowe (1B, TB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Nathaniel Lowe has long been one of the better hitting prospects in the Rays system, and he finally got his chance to show off at the big league level. Through five games, Lowe has slashed .263/.286/.316 with a pair of runs […]

Rowdy Tellez (1B/DH, TOR) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Tellez has continued to heat up at the plate, raising his slash line up to a respectable .250/.319/.512 with 13 runs scored, six home runs and 17 RBI. He has absolutely crushed the ball, boasting a 92.3 mph exit velocity and a […]

Eric Thames (1B/OF, MIL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Eric Thames has consistently demonstrated that he is in short, a beast, over the course of the last three seasons. The tide definitely seemed to turn once he joined the Milwaukee Brewers, as he has produced 52 HR, 11 SB, and a slash of […]

The Cut List (Week 6) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to May. Whether you've hung on to a player since draft season, or picked up a hot bat early on, there are always going to be players on your chopping block. Below are some of them. Stats are through Friday, May 3. As we say every week: Remember that these recommendations are for standard […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 6

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 6 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes to get an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 6

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column which falls in-line with most fantasy “who should I pick up?” articles with a skew towards points leagues. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, strikeouts, walks and non-homer extra-base hits are uniquely critical. In points leagues, specific categories matter less, and […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 6

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 5/6 - 5/12. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/5/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Today's main slate starts at 1:05 pm eastern and covers eight games. There's also an all-day slate at 1:05 pm which covers all 15 matchups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/5/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/5/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a solid eight-game slate that starts at 1 PM EST, meaning we're getting day baseball (as we do every Sunday)! There are no truly elite arms, and that's displayed with every pitcher being priced under $10K. That will allow us to spend up for batters, although this isn't a Coors slate, so we'll […]

Garrett Cooper Goes Back On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper on the 10-day injured list for the second time this year on Saturday with a left hand contusion and recalled outfielder Peter O'Brien from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Cooper was hit by a pitch on Tuesday in his first game back after missing the […]

Daniel Vogelbach Finds The Bleachers Ending Two-Week Drought

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hit a solo shot off of Indians starter Carlos Carrasco for his ninth dinger of the year on Saturday. He finished the day going 1-for-4 with two strikeouts as his game has expectedly normalized after a torrid start to his season. Vogelbach is batting just .139 over his last […]

Edwin Encarnacion Slugs Ninth Long Ball Of Season

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion clubbed his ninth homer of the year in Saturday's loss to the Indians. It was a solo shot off of Carlos Carrasco as EE finished the day going 1-for-3 with a walk. Encarnacion is now batting .234 on the season after hitting a cold streak over the last week […]

Two-Start Pitcher Preview For Week 6: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87): Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET Monday through Friday from 1-2 pm ET Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET You can […]

Free Agent Frenzy: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Kevin Cash Has Big Plans For Nathaniel Lowe

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has only played in five Major League games, but his manager Kevin Cash had good words for him on the “Power Alley” segment on MLB Network Radio. Cash praised Lowe’s attitude and interaction with his new teammates, but more importantly said that Lowe will be a mainstay in the […]

Anthony Rizzo Stays Hot

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo stayed hot on Friday by going 3-for-3 with a walk. Rizzo hit a three-run bomb and it was his third straight game with a home run. Rizzo is now 10 for his last 21 with four home runs and nine RBI.