Week 8 Waiver Wire Watch List

We’re heading into week eight of the fantasy baseball season and so far we’ve built a pretty extensive watch list on both the hitting and pitching sides. This week is no different as we add a number of potentially impact bats and some intriguing arms to the mix. You’ll also notice some repeats who have […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

Corner Store is open! It is week eight and some primary starters are returning to your lineups. However, some regulars are still underperforming. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Do not grow roots with the first replacement player you get […]

Brandon Belt Remains On Fire

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt hit another home run, his fifth of the week on Sunday. Belt finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. Belt is locked in at the plate right now and now has 11 home runs in what has been a career year.

Logan Morrison Plates Two Sunday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison went 1-for-3 with a single and two RBI in his team's 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The game raised Morrison's batting average to .211 with a .694 OPS, five homers, 17 runs, and 17 RBI. The slugger got off to a slow start this season but […]

Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller's Staff League

Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. It warrants constant monitoring and tinkering to fully optimize your lineup, and the innings restrictions per roster slot certainly force you to make some […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko is in a position to get more playing time. He has been playing in place of Matt Carpenter recently, and he has done well. After shortstop Paul DeJong suffered a broken hand injury after taking a […]

Tyler Austin Goes Yard Twice as Yanks Roll

As Sonny Gray shut down the Kansas City Royals offense on the mound, the New York Yankees dominated on offense, pounding out 10 runs in an easy victory. The offensive star of Sunday’s matinee was the first baseman Tyler Austin, who could be facing an imminent demotion as Greg Bird prepares for his return. The […]

Jesus Aguilar (1B, MIL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Hitter Streamer for Week 8 OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Eric Thames injured, Jesus Aguilar has seen more playing time. In just 106 plate appearances this year, he has a line of .308/3/15/14/0. While he has hit lefties better than righties, he has the ability to provide power against either, albeit at a […]

John Hicks Looks To Stay Hot Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks is batting cleanup on Sunday in a great matchup against Wade LeBlanc. Hicks has been very productive with a .318 average and .878 OPS over his last seven games. He looks to stay hot on Sunday against the lefty Wade LeBlanc, who owns a 4.50 ERA in home games […]

Ryon Healy Batting Cleanup With Great Matchup Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy is batting cleanup for the first time Sunday with Nelson Cruz taking the day off. Healy has been cold the last week, but is looking to break out of it Sunday with a great matchup against Francisco Liriano. Liriano has been giving up an .813 OPS to right handers […]

Jesus Aguilar Can't Stop Hitting Home Runs

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a run in the 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Aguilar has been the replacement for Eric Thames after he went down with a thumb injury and has filled his shoes quite nicely. In his last seven games, he's batting […]

Yonder Alonso (1B, CLE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The definition of a buy-low candidate, Yonder Alonso has not had the start to the season he and the Cleveland front office expected. While the rest of the offense has taken off, Alonso is stuck in neutral with a measly .218 AVG and 88 wRC+ […]

Josh Bell Triples In Saturday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-4 with a triple in Saturday's loss to the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old has started to find more power recently, as he's turned his season around after a rough April. Bell is batting .346/.444/.635 with five doubles, two triples, and two home runs in May and has […]

Hanley Ramirez Sitting Sunday Versus Orioles

Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez will get a routine day off Sunday which allows Mitch Moreland to face a right-hander. Ramirez continues to surprise and has six homers, with 29 RBI, and four stolen bases with a decent .271 average. He benefits from being in a loaded lineup so the RBI opportunities will […]

Digging Deeper: Week 8 AL/NL Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As we enter Week 8, we're getting closer and closer to panic time. If you've been ravaged by injuries like me, waiver wire pickups might not cut it anymore. Don't wait too long to go out on the trade market and fill some holes on your team. Remember, it's a long season, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits First May Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with his fifth home run of the year in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Mets. It was Goldy's first home run since April 15th and first extra base hit since May 8th. Owners must be thrilled to see signs of life from their first round pick, but […]

Chris Davis (1B, BAL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Hitter Streamer for Week 8 OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Davis has been nothing short of putrid in 2018, compiling a -1.0 fWAR in just 39 games. He has a wRC+ of 41. After hitting .215 last year and .221 in 2016, he is batting a robust .169 on the year. […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Average Home Run Distance

Home run distance is often bandied about as a stat meant inspire awe for today's most prolific sluggers. Upper deck moonshots and splashes in McCovey's Cove are quite possibly the most entertaining moments to watch for casual fans, but fantasy baseball owners reap no benefit for additional distance reached. Simply put, a homer is a […]

Justin Bour Reaches Three Times In Marlins' Loss

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour picked up one hit and two walks in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. He also scored the Marlins' lone run in the game. While his average sits at a lowly .242 this season, Bour still has power potential with his nine home runs and has added another facet to his […]

The Cut List (Week 8): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 8 of the Cut List. I’m continuing the standard league viable cut trend that I’ve been rolling with for a few weeks. I think my pitching cut suggestions have fared rather well over the past few weeks (Danny Duffy, Jeff Samardzija, Sonny Gray, Jacob Faria), but the hitters I’ve highlighted lately are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We’ve got an 11 game featured slate this Sunday, and it is dominated by NL East pitchers. Four of the five highest priced pitchers on this slate play for teams in the NL East. Sorry Wei-Yin Chen, we don’t want to play you today. But we do want to build our lineup around two of […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 21

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

What's up RotoBallers! Welcome to the Sunday FanDuel MLB breakdown! We have a really nice slate today with 11 games on tap. We've got plenty to talk about so let's jump right into the top options. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/20/18. The […]

Joe Mauer (neck) Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

The Minnesota Twins have placed first-baseman Joe Mauer on the DL due to a neck injury. Mauer left Friday's game due to neck stiffness, so this move is likely precautionary to give Mauer ample time to get back to 100%. The aging former MVP has been much less fantasy relevant than before. His move to […]

Eric Hosmer Extends Hitting Streak To Seven With Two Doubles

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, an RBI, and two walks (one intentional) in the 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. While Hosmer struggled at the beginning of May, he's turned it around during his hitting streak as he is now batting .346 with a 1.068 OPS, […]

Brandon Belt Returns To The Lineup Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will be in Saturday’s lineup. Belt was out Friday with a sore knee and the injury was never considered serious. Belt has homered in four straight games and is off to the best start in his career with a .303 batting average to go along with 10 home […]

Ian Desmond Smacks Three-Run Home Run

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond finally connected again for a big fly. Desmond smashed a three-run homer in the fourth inning off Derek Holland to help break Friday’s game open. It was Desmond’s first home run since May 6, and by tacking on a double as well, it was also his first multi-hit game […]

Paul Goldschmidt Dons The Golden Sombrero Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Mets. Goldschmidt has been the poster boy for the Diamondbacks offensive struggles of late, going 2-for-21 over the last week. He looks lost at the plate, striking out in 31.6 percent of his at-bat, nine percent higher than […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/19/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a four-game early slate and an 11 game main slate, so plenty of options across the board. There are a number of high-end pitchers you should be trying to get into your cash games, along with plenty of bats to pair with some cheaper pitchers. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/19/18): MLB DFS Lineups

As always, we've got an action packed Saturday on DraftKings, with all 30 teams in play. We've got a monster all day slate starting at 1pm eastern with all 15 games included, as well as the featured slate starting at 7pm with with 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]