Whit Merrifield Walks Off Yankees

Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield came through in the clutch on Sunday as he sent a bouncer down to third that ate up the defender and allowed Billy Hamilton to score the winning run against the Yankees. Merrifield's bouncer was classified as a hit because it was an extremely difficult play due to […]

Brendan Rodgers Is Flying High

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers is looking like a bona fide major leaguer at this point, hitting .308 after his first seven games in the big leagues. Unfortunately, some underlying numbers like a BABIP of .500 and a strikeout rate of 38.5% could spell trouble on the horizon. The good news is that Statcast […]

Ryan McMahon Continues To Struggle

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon got a chance to pinch hit on Sunday, and he took a walk. Unfortunately, that's about as well as he's done recently. Since knocking a pair of solo home runs last weekend, McMahon has gone just 2-for-12 with a pair of singles as Brendan Rodgers continues to dominate the […]

xSLG Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 9)

For this week's iteration of Statcast Studs and Duds, it's back to the expected stats. This time, we'll look at slugging percentage by comparing players' Expected Slugging (xSLG) to their actual Slugging (SLG) rates. For those unfamiliar with this metric, Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain types of […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Like last week, this weeks story-line was plastered with news about prospect call-ups (and some of them weren't even middle infielders). Some guys have arrived with plenty of fanfare (and a HOF last name), some guys have quietly received the call of duty to fill in a gap in their club's starting lineup, and others […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 9 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Monday's Memorial Day slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll be focusing on all of the contests beginning at 1:05 p.m. ET through 9:10 p.m. ET. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/27/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

In celebration of Memorial Day, we've got just about every team in action today. The early slate starts at 1:05pm eastern and covers seven games, while the main slate starts at 7:05pm and includes four games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/267/2019. The picks […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday May 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 27th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Jose Altuve Collects Hit As He Begins Rehab Stint

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) had a single and a run scored with two strikeouts across five at-bats at Triple-A Round Rock in his first game in a minor-league rehab assignment. The Express have a doubleheader and he is scheduled to play in one of the two games. If that goes well he […]

Aledmys Diaz Likely Headed For 10-Day IL

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) is likely headed for the 10-day injured list after leaving Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to left hamstring discomfort, manager A.J. Hinch said after the game. Diaz was just sidelined earlier in the week with a left hamstring strain. Perhaps a week and a half off […]

Kike Hernandez Continues To Slump Hard

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez might be "trying too hard" to force his way out of a slump, manager Dave Roberts said. "I mean you could say so, I guess. I would rather be the guy who tries too hard rather than the guy who doesn't try at all," Hernandez responded. Hernandez was red […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hits Homer In Third Straight Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI during a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon. Since returning from Triple-A Buffalo on May 24, Gurriel has gone 6-for-10 with three HRs and four RBI. Despite batting sixth in the lineup, Gurriel is […]

Cavan Biggio Delivers His First MLB Homer On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio picked up the first three hits of his MLB career on Sunday during a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He hit a solo home run and picked up two RBI in the contest. Biggio is the latest Blue Jays' prospect to get the call to the […]

Ketel Marte Continues To Roll Up Big Numbers

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run to deep right-center field with a walk in Sunday's 6-2 road victory against the San Francisco Giants. The homer was Marte's 12th of the season, and he ended up homering in each outing in the three-game set while posting an extra-base hit […]

Cavan Biggio Slugs First Homer

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio hit his first career home run Sunday afternoon vs the Padres. The homer was also his first career hit as he had been 0-for-6 in his first two Big League games. Biggio was hitting .307 in Triple-A with a .949 OPS before his promotion Friday. Biggio brings elite […]

Two-Start Pitchers for Week 9: 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 […]

Cavan Biggio (2B/SS, TOR) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Blue Jays have had some well-documented issues at second base this season whether it be from injury or lack of performance, and they have recently decided to give the call to high-performing prospect (and son of HOFer Craig Biggio) Cavan Biggio. The 24-year […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. This the already last Cut List of May. Time flies, and so too can a player's fantasy value. Stats are through Friday, May 24. As we say every week: Remember that these recommendations are for standard leagues up to 12 teams, which of course means the players can be dropped in […]

Luis Urias (2B, SD) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Urias' first taste of the big leagues in 2019 didn't go so hot, as he slashed a miserable .083/.241/.125 with a horrific 37.9% strikeout rate in 11 games. That'll surely be enough to scare many fantasy owners away, but it is worth […]

Jonathan Villar Hits Three-Run Home Run Saturday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had a great day at the plate in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Rockies. The 28-year-old went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a three-run home run, and a strikeout. Despite the positive outing, Villar has been cold at the plate in May, batting .236 with three HR, 13 […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 9

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We have a full fifteen game slate on our hands, but the main slate is 10 games. e have a ton of pitchers to choose from and it just comes down to your ideal roster construction. There aren't as many gas cans to pick on, but we will definitely find some […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/26/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Sunday ahead of us with all 30 teams in action! The main slate starts at 1:05pm eastern and covers 10 matchups, while the all day slate starts at the same time and covers every game. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday, May 26th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 26th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Matt Carpenter Records Three Singles on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter hit three singles on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Carpenter's been struggling this season, but he seems to be putting it together of late, bringing his slash line up to .222/.335/.389. He's got the upside to be an excellent fantasy asset, but he'll need […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The final week of May means we're nearly one-third of the way through the season! Each team seems to be calling up their prized prospects, though the Super Two deadline is still looming in the minds of some ballclubs (cough, Houston). The big names […]

Jose Altuve Starting Rehab Assignment Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) will start his rehab for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. He will also play on Monday and could be activated from the injured list after that, barring any setbacks. Altuve has been out since May 10 but is on the verge of a return. He is hitting .243/.329/.472 […]

Justin Turner, Kike Hernandez Out Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and second baseman Kike Hernandez are getting the day off on Saturday. Max Muncy is at third base and is batting second, while Chris Taylor draws the start at the keystone and is hitting eighth against Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove. Matt Beaty moves to first base and […]

Jose Peraza Sits Out on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Peraza is hitting .209 with four homers and 11 knocked in this season. Derek Dietrich will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus righty Yu Darvish. Dietrich has some home run power, but […]