Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/1/19)

Welcome to the Saturday, June 1st 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 […]

Jose Ramirez Hits .245 In May, Now Hitting .213 On Season

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez followed up his atrocious month of April with a slightly less atrocious May. The consensus top-10 pick going into the year now has just four home runs and 17 RBI through 56 games. Despite his struggles, there is still a good amount to like about his peripheral numbers. He […]

Brendan Rodgers is Out on Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodgers is hitting .303/.361/.364 since being called up, so he's not sitting out due to poor performance. Manager Bud Black feels that Ryan McMahon is a better option for Friday's contest. McMahon will bat sixth […]

Justin Smoak Out, Cavan Biggio Returns

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is out of the lineup on Friday with no designated hitter in a National League park. Second baseman Cavan Biggio (illness) returns after missing two games and will hit sixth against Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez. Rowdy Tellez is at first and is batting third at Coors Field. […]

Derek Dietrich Sitting Out Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder Derek Dietrich is getting the day off Friday. After never hitting more than 16 home runs in a season, Dietrich has been an absolute revelation for the Reds so far, already surpassing his career high in home runs through only 53 games. It hasn't been all smooth sailing, though, as all […]

Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer To See Specialist Monday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) and shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) will both head to Dallas on Monday to visit with Dr. Daniel E. Cooper. Mercer was getting close to a return but suffered a setback on his rehab assignment this week. There is no timetable for either player's return at this point. Fantasy […]

Scooter Gennett Taking Batting Practice, Ground Balls

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) is taking batting practice and ground balls on Friday. Gennett has been out all season long and will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before returning, so he's not exactly close to a return yet. The 29-year-old has hit a combined 40 home runs the last two seasons […]

Ronald Guzman, Rougned Odor Out Friday Against Lefty

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman and second baseman Rougned Odor are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Royals left-handed starting pitcher Danny Duffy. Logan Forsythe will start at first and bat sixth, while Danny Santana is hitting eighth and starting at the keystone. Forsythe and Santana will both be low-priced DFS sleepers […]

Brian Dozier Out Again Friday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Friday. Howie Kendrick is batting fifth and playing second base against Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle. With the veteran Kendrick hitting .328/.367/.595 with nine home runs, 24 runs, 33 RBI and a steal in 131 at-bats, it's hard […]

Michael Chavis, Christian Vazquez Sitting Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis and catcher Christian Vazquez are not in the starting lineup on Friday. Eduardo Nunez is starting at the keystone and batting seventh, while Sandy Leon is hitting ninth and handling catching duties against Yankees left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ. Nunez is hitting .250 with two RBI in 24 […]

Top 30 Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues (Week 9 Update)

The Top 30 overall dynasty players ranking is back. June should be an interesting month for prospects. We’re going to have the 2019 MLB Amateur Draft in a few days which is always exciting because it’s going to infuse the minor leagues with more than 1,000 new players, although many won’t fall under the true […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 10

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 06/03-06/09. 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 […]

Ryan McMahon Has Huge Game

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon got his third start in four days on Thursday, and he took full advantage of this one. McMahon was one of the stars of the team's offensive juggernaut, recording three of Colorado's 18 hits in the game, including a home run and a double. The two-run home run was […]

The King's Insider Report - Meet the Mets' Buy Low Candidates

Last week at Citi Field, a member of the press overheard me mentioning that I was assigned a story about who to “buy low” in fantasy baseball from the New York Mets roster. Since he was a colleague of the person I was speaking with, he easily jumped in and told me to advise that […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/19): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a fun Friday! We have a full fifteen game slate on our hands with a bunch of aces and plenty of arms to pick on. There's only one total under eight runs and it's a game with two young arms pitching. Joey Lucchesi is looking like the most popular play on the slate and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With no early games, we've got a exciting 15 game main slate and a fun Friday night of baseball ahead. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/31/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (5/31/19)

Welcome to the Friday, May 31st Birthday 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 […]

Adam Frazier Goes Hitless After Getting Dropped In Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier has struggled from the leadoff spot this season, so manager Clint Hurdle decided to change things around. It didn't help Frazier in his first game batting eighth, as he went 0-for-3 while leaving three on base in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Brewers. He is hitting just .233 with […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy Taking Ground Balls

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (hand) and third baseman Ryon Healy (hand) are taking ground balls on Thursday. Gordon and Healy are both making progress, but they'll both likely need to go on rehab assignments before returning to the Mariners. Gordon is expected to return before Healy, who could be pushed to a utility […]

Five Under-Owned Fantasy Starting Pitchers: 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 […]

Travis Shaw To Rejoin Team Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw (wrist) will rejoin the team after the Triple-A series this weekend, according to manager Craig Counsell. Shaw's role will be uncertain, as he was hitting a brutal .163/.266/.281 with four home runs and eight RBI in his 135 at-bats before getting injured. With rookie Keston Hiura handling himself at second […]

Luis Arraez is Starting At Second Base

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez will draw the start at second base against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Arraez will bat sixth versus veteran righty Charlie Morton. Jonathan Schoop who normally plays second will serve as the designated hitter and bat third in this matchup. Arraez has been solid with the bat in his […]

Red Sox-Yankees Postponed Thursday

The game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees on Thursday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up on Aug. 3. It remains to be seen, but Red Sox lefty Chris Sale and Yankees southpaw J.A. Happ figure to be moved back to face each other on Friday […]

Jedd Gyorko Hits a Home Run on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko hit a home run on Thursday, his second of the season. He finished the game 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. He also drew a walk, raising his slash line to .200/.259/.320. It's been a struggle for Gyorko so far, but he has the potential to be […]

Michael Chavis Sitting Out Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Eduardo Nunez will get the start at the keystone and will hit seventh against Yankees left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ. In 24 career at-bats against Happ, Nunez is hitting .250 with two RBI. Steve Pearce, who is starting at first […]

Josh Harrison Seeking Second Opinion

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) is currently on the 10-day injured list but is awaiting a second opinion before deciding what to do next. Harrison suffered a left hamstring strain after sliding into third base in Monday's game against the Orioles. A subsequent MRI on Tuesday revealed a Grade 2 strain and a […]

Adam Frazier Dropped To Eighth, Kevin Newman Leading Off

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is being dropped from the leadoff spot to the No. 8 spot in the batting order on Thursday against Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson. Shortstop Kevin Newman will become a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot on Thursday. Newman isn't known for his bat really, but he's hit .347/.410/.493 […]

Nicky Lopez Breaks Slump In Huge Way

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez was mired in the midst of an 0-for-20 slump when he came up to bat with a runner on in the top of the 6th inning on Wednesday. Lopez drilled a triple to right to bring in the run and eventually score himself. Two innings later, he smacked […]

Jorge Mateo Continues Strong 2019 Campaign

Oakland Athletics prospect Jorge Mateo went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI on Wednesday for Triple-A Las Vegas. The strong outing now raises Mateo’s average to .332 with seven home runs, 41 RBI and 13 stolen bases. Mateo dropped off most top prospect lists last season, but has climbed his […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 9

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 […]