Week 19 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

The injury bug bit hard and often this week, and while the majority of the major maladies affected other positions, middle infield wasn’t spared. Popular waiver add (and featured player in this column last week) Lourdes Gurriel could miss the majority of the games left, and Ian Kinsler only made it a few games into […]

The Cut List (Week 19): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 19 of the Cut List. Special thanks to Kyle Bishop for filling in for me last week while I was out of town on vacation in northern Minnesota. His cut suggestions were pretty much fantastic. This week I’m taking a look at Cesar Hernandez, Matt Kemp, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Tim Anderson. All […]

Jose Altuve Ruled Out Through Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been rule out through at least Tuesday and is headed back to Houston to see the team doctors. Altuve has been on the disabled list with a knee issue and though it's uncertain whether this is a setback or planned, it means that the earliest we could see […]

Dee Gordon Out Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is out of the lineup for the second day in a row on Sunday. Gordon initially left Thursday's game after twisting his right ankle, then played Friday and now has sat the last two days. Hopefully Gordon doesn't miss too much more time, but even if he doesn't, the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a ten game featured slate on DraftKings this Sunday. With one clear top pitching option in Aaron Nola ($12,400 vs. MIA) we're going to have to get creative in order to differentiate ourselves in tournaments on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Normally I only write about the main slate, but I opted to write about the all day slate here. There are 15 total games, and we have plenty of options to choose from. That means there are multiple ways for lineup construction on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Johan Camargo (2B/3B/SS, ATL) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: The trade deadline passed and Johan Camargo remains the Atlanta third baseman. Not only that, but he has shown uncharacteristic hitting traits as of late. Camargo is not known as a power hitter, but in the last 14 days, he has four […]

Adalberto Mondesi (2B/SS, KC) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals middle infielder Adalaberto Mondesi has been one of the best waiver wire pickups over the last weeks because he refuses to quit hitting. The Royals’ shortstop, who turned 23 last week, has gone hitless just twice since July 10 […]

Dynasty Rebuild Strategy Part 2 - Using Veterans to Your Advantage

Now that we've decided to rebuild your dynasty or keeper team starting with the waiver wire, let's continue in the process of making it happen. A dynasty rebuild can be an enjoyable endeavor, building a team's identity from the ground up. It should not be a long drawn-out process. It definitely is not as endlessly torturous […]

Dee Gordon Not in Lineup Saturday

Mariners' second baseman is not in Saturday's lineup due to a sore ankle. Gordon twisted his ankle a few days back but managed to play in Friday's game. He told reporters after the game that he was experiencing some soreness so today's absence is likely just a rest day. Andrew Romine will start in his […]

Rays Place Daniel Robertson On DL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Daniel Robertson (thumb) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a left thumb sprain. In a corresponding move, infielder Brandon Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham. Robertson is mostly useful for his position versatility in AL-only leagues. He was hitting .262 with nine home runs and 34 RBI […]

Kolten Wong Coming Off DL

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (knee), who has been out with left knee inflammation the last 12 days, will come off the disabled list on Saturday. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and played seven innings in the field in his lone rehab game with Single-A Peoria. He will take the place of […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a 12-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, along with no Coors Field, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a full 15 games on Saturday, with six slates to choose from on DraftKings. The featured slate starts at 7pm eastern and covers 12 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/4/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

Jose Altuve Won't Return Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) will not return from the disabled list on Sunday when he is eligible, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The team is hoping to put Altuve through some running exercises and cardiovascular drills on this road trip. Hinch said he is "not completely confident" that Altuve will return for […]

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 […]

Jonathan Schoop to Brewers - Fantasy Impact

The Milwaukee Brewers appear to be trying to build an infield of sluggers who had a good 2017. They recently acquired Mike Moustakas from the Royals, who is struggling to live up to his 2018 form, and now they have added former Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop. They both join Travis Shaw who also appears to be […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 19

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 19) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 19, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 19

The deals are finally done, or at least most of the ones that matter. You've probably read our MLB Trade Deadline breakdown by now, but it's time to get deeper by looking at some of the names that weren't making headline news over the past week. Scouting players who may be undervalued and re-assessing players who […]

Ian Kinsler Headed To The DL

Boston Red Sox second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) will be placed on the disabled list after leaving the game early on Friday with left hamstring tightness. Infielder Tony Renda will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. The team is hoping Kinsler will spend the minimum time on the DL after just acquiring […]

Jonathan Villar Gets Three Hits Friday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had another strong game at the plate in his new uniform Friday. Villar went 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI out of the leadoff spot against the Rangers. Villar is now 5-for-10 in his first two games with the O's. The 27-year-old has been valuable in fantasy before […]

Ian Kinsler Might Have To Go On DL

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring), who left the game early Friday with left hamstring tightness, may be headed to the disabled list. Kinsler walked, stole a base and scored a run Friday night in his only plate appearance before leaving the game. He's hit .244 with 13 home […]

Dee Gordon is in the Lineup on Friday

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It was unclear whether or not Gordon would start on Friday after he suffered an ankle injury on Thursday. Gordon will lead off and play second base against lefty Ryan Borucki on Friday.

Logan Forsythe Starting on Friday

Minnesota Twins infielder Logan Forsythe is batting fifth and playing second base against Royals' righty Heath Fillmyer on Friday. Forsythe was acquired in a four-player deal that sent second baseman Brian Dozier to the Dodgers. This will be Forsythe's first start in a Twins uniform. However, he's hitting .231/.294/.324 off right-handed pitching this season, so […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Not in the Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins. Cabrera has played a bunch since joining the Phillies, so he's earned a day off. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop and bat eighth against righty Trevor Richards. Kingery is not worth considering in DFS contests […]

Chris Owings Optioned, Andrew Chafin Activated

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Chris Owings has been optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday. Owings is hitting .198/.267/.287 this season and has continued to struggle throughout the 2018 season. Relief pitcher Andrew Chafin has been activated off paternity leave on Friday. He's been solid out of the bullpen for Arizona, but does not hold much fantasy […]

Dee Gordon Not Expected to Miss Much Time

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dee Gordon (ankle) is not expected to miss much time after suffering an ankle injury on Thursday. However, Mariners manager Scott Servais said they don't have an update on the severity of the injury yet. The Mariners will need to wait and see how Gordon is once he gets to the […]

Jonathan Villar Could See Time At Shortstop

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Villar, who had a couple hits while playing second and leading off in his debut with the team on Thursday, could see some time at shortstop. Villar's injured right thumb appears to be healthy, and he'll be given the green light to run as often as he'd like to close […]

Addison Russell is Out on Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the San Diego Padres. Russell is hitting .143/.250/.214 over the last seven days, so the Cubs will elect to give him a rest day. Javier Baez will play shortstop and bat cleanup on Friday. Baez is hitting .300/.326/.576 off […]