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Five Hitters to Add For Week 12: 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, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]
Joey Wendle (2B/SS/3B/OF, TB) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Rays are planning to activate utility infielder Joey Wendle from the injured list on Friday. Wendle has missed almost the entire season with a wrist injury, and was hitting just .136 with two RBI in eight games before going down. However, […]
Tommy La Stella Scratched Friday
Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (forearm) was scratched from the lineup on Friday with left forearm tightness. It doesn't seem like a serious issue, so consider the 30-year-old as day-to-day heading into the weekend. He's had a coming-out party in his first year in Anaheim, hitting .304/.361/.531 with 15 homers, 40 runs and […]
Jason Kipnis Back In Lineup Friday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Friday at second base and is hitting sixth against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter. Kipnis has been out since Sunday and isn't a very attractive daily option with a .194 average (13-for-67) with no homers and 11 strikeouts this season […]
Jose Altuve, Collin McHugh Starting Rehab Assignments Friday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) and pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) will start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. It'll be the second time Altuve goes out on a rehab assignment after suffering a setback. The 29-year-old All-Star could return to Houston's lineup early next week if all goes well. […]
J.P. Crawford Activated, Shed Long Sent Down
The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Shed Long to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's also placed reliever Brandon Brennan (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right shoulder and called up reliever Matthew Festa from Tacoma. Crawford will […]
Joey Wendle Back, Brandon Lowe Out Friday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle (wrist) is back from the injured list on Friday and is at second base and batting seventh against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney. Brandon Lowe, Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier are all taking a seat against the left-hander. Guillermo Heredia is in center field and hitting ninth, […]
Cubs Not Ruling Out Ben Zobrist's Return This Year
Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein said that there's still a chance that infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist returns to the team before the end of the year. The 38-year-old has been on the restricted list since May 7 while he goes through a divorce with his wife, Julianna. He has been in touch with the team throughout […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/14/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers all 15 matchups. Looks like we've got another exciting Friday of baseball ahead of us. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/14/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options […]
Ozzie Albies Has An RBI In Four Straight Games
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored during a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Albies endured a lengthy cold spell during May, but he is batting .423 with three home runs and seven RBI over his past seven games. On the season, the 22-year-old […]
Cavan Biggio Blasts Two Home Runs During Rout Of Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio was 2-for-4 with two solo home runs, three runs scored, and a walk during a 12-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Biggio has had an inconsistent start to his MLB career, so this was a welcomed performance from the top prospect. Biggio is now slashing […]
Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 12
Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 06/17-06/23. 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 column highlights […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/14/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Friday baseball! We have a loaded 15 game slate on our hands with more than enough to dive into at each position. We also have a game in Coors Field with two susceptible pitchers, so we can't just hone in on the expensive arms and relax. Gerrit Cole leads the charge on DraftKings […]
Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 11)
Well, it finally happened. The Astros promoted No. 1 ranked 2019 impact prospect Yordan Alvarez last Sunday, perhaps to spark the offense or perhaps to increase his trade value while the club searches for controllable pitching. Or possibly both. Either way, he made his presence known immediately by homering in his first game which should […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 11 - Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 10! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]
Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 11 - Buy or Sell?
Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, June 10 (unless otherwise noted). Your weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, as shown on Statcast. Isolated power -- ISO -- is slugging percentage […]
MLB Draft Analysis - Deeper Dynasty Prospects to Target
The role of the MLB Amateur Draft for fantasy baseball differs from league to league. Some dynasty leagues play into the amateur draft, so teams and owners will need to know more than the first round to be competitive. Below are draft prospects from the later rounds that will find themselves in good spots, with […]
Phillies Acquire Brad Miller From Yankees
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Brad Miller from the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Miller is expected to join Philly this weekend for their series in Atlanta. Miller, 29, played in 13 games and hit .250 (9-for-36) with a homer and four RBI for the Indians before landing with New York. He […]
David Fletcher Was Scratched Thursday
Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with left shoulder soreness. It's an injury that has kept Fletcher sidelined in a starting role since June 7. He came in as a defensive replacement late in the win on Tuesday and pinch hit on Thursday. Fletcher has been solid […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/14/19)
Welcome to the Friday, June 14th 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 […]
Michael Chavis Breaks Home Run Drought
Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Thursday. It was his 11th home run on the season, but first since May 22. Chavis is slashing .249/.337/.464 on the year. He's cooled off considerably since the first month after his call-up and has a dreadful strikeout rate of […]
Nicky Lopez Hits First Career Home Run
Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored on Thursday. It was Lopez's first home run of his career. He's now slashing .216/.259/.314 on the year with 11 runs and five RBI in 25 games. Things haven't panned out for Lopez thus far in his career […]
Cavan Biggio Hits Two Home Runs, Scores Three Runs
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio had the best game of his young career on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and three runs scored. This was a much-needed breakout game for Biggio, who had gone just 1-for-23 in June before Thursday's game. He's now slashing .178/.351/.378 on the year. Biggio hasn't […]
Mets Being Cautious With Robinson Cano
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is being brought along slowly during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. He played five innings on Tuesday and will hit the nine-inning mark soon. The 36-year-old was 3-for-3 with two doubles on Tuesday and is expected to remain with Syracuse into the weekend. He'll need to […]
Jose Altuve Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend, although the destination has not been determined. Altuve will require more than one or two games this time around after injuring his calf on his last rehab assignment. Houston would like to see him play in back-to-back games […]
Joey Wendle To Be Activated Friday
Tampa Bay Rays utilityman Joey Wendle (wrist) is expected to be activated off of the injured list on Friday. Wendle was very productive in his rookie season in 2018 slashing .300/.354/.435 with seven home runs and 16 steals. He was also fourth in AL rookie of the year voting. Despite his eligibility at nearly every […]
Mike Moustakas Hits Go-Ahead Homer
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Mike Moustakas hit a two-run homer to take the lead in the 14th inning against the Astros Wednesday night. Moose has been absolutely on fire lately hitting .370 with 13 runs scored, eight homers, and 13 RBI in the past two weeks. Five of those homers have come in the past […]
The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Yoan Moncada, Caleb Smith and More
In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]
Marwin Gonzalez Stays Hot On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins utility man Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in a 9-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Gonzalez, playing second base, went deep off of Seattle lefty Tommy Milone in the seventh inning. The veteran infielder has been heating up at the plate of late, hitting .333 with […]
Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 11
Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]
