Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 20

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column that skews towards points league. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, specific categories matter less and the accumulation of total stats is the ultimate objective. We’re turning towards home for fantasy baseball season. While some league counterparts may be multi-tasking with […]

Giancarlo Stanton Moved to 60-Day IL

Needing to make room for relievers Brady Lail and Joe Mantiply, the Yankees moved Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day IL as he recovers from a right PCL strain. The move means that Stanton cannot return before August 25 but was mostly a procedural move as GM Brian Cashman does not expect the slugger back before […]

The Cut List (Week 20) - Time to Let Go?

It's now really getting to that point in the fantasy season where cuts are going to be highly based on statistical needs, which are much more obvious now than they were in April and May. This is more true of hitters, whose production in each statistic can vary more widely than for pitchers. Additionally, with the […]

Kike Hernandez, Chris Taylor Going On Rehab Assignment This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers utility men Kike Hernandez and Chris Taylor are expected to go on a rehab assignment later this week as they work their way back from injury. Hernandez injured his left hand on a swing in late-July and likely won't need as many at-bats as Taylor to return to the big league club. […]

A.J. Pollock Getting A Breather Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is getting the day off Sunday as the team squares off against Mike Leake and the D'Backs in the series finale. Matt Beaty is getting the start in left field batting seventh while Kristopher Negron moves to center hitting out of the eighth spot. Pollock has hit well since […]

Tommy Pham Returns To Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is back in the lineup Sunday versus Mariners pitcher Sam Tuivailala for the series finale. He missed Saturday's game for precautionary reasons after injuring his hand on a slide in Friday's contest. Pham has cooled off in the second half hitting just .222, but he's still managed to swipe […]

Oscar Mercado Sitting In Series Finale

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado is getting the day off in Sunday's finale against Jose Berrios and the Minnesota Twins. Greg Allen is batting second in his place and starting in center as the Tribe looks to even up the AL Central race. Mercado is in a mini-slump going 2-for-18 over his last five games, […]

Leury Garcia Scratched on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday. Garcia is dealing with a minor illness, so he'll take the day off. This doesn't sound like he's going to miss more time than Sunday. Jon Jay will bat leadoff and play right field versus righty Chris Bassitt. Jay […]

Justin Upton is Out for Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Upton will get a routine day off here to rest, but should be back in there next game. Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Andrew Cashner. Goodwin has been […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Writing "Week 20" into baseball articles always gives me an existential crisis -- time really flies. One blink of the eye and suddenly you've missed two three-homer games, just like that! Head-to-head playoffs are on the horizon and every little stat matters, that's the […]

Dexter Fowler, Matt Wieters Sit Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (rest) and catcher Matt Wieters (rest) are out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both players are getting routine days off here to rest. Lane Thomas will cover center field and bat eighth in this contest. Andrew Knizner will cover behind the plate and […]

Adam Duvall is Out on Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Duvall smacked five home runs in his first six games then has registered just four hits since then. Charlie Culberson will play left field and bat sixth versus righty Hector Noesi. Culberson doesn't have enough upside […]

Jorge Soler Hammers 33rd Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is racing towards the single-season franchise record in home runs, but not for much longer. Soler murdered a ball to right-center for the 33rd home run of the season on Saturday, and he now sits just five behind franchise leader Mike Moustakas. Soler is on pace to top 40 […]

JaCoby Jones Put on Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 9. He suffered a fractured left wrist when he was hit by a pitch on Thursday. There is a good chance that Jones is done for the reminder of the 2019 season. Harold Castro will bat leadoff and play […]

Christian Yelich Still Sitting Out

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Yelich hasn't played since Monday due to a lingering back issue. The Brewers are off on Monday, so hopefully Yelich can play on Tuesday after getting another rest day. Trent Grisham is in right field and […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 11th, 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 11th, 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 […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas outfielder Willie Calhoun is tired of being ignored. In the minors and in the majors, the Ranger rookie has done everything he was supposed to in 2019.  He raked at the minors after failing to break camp with the Rangers, hitting eight home […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 20

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Manuel Margot Stays Hot With 10th Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot launched his fourth homer in his last seven games Saturday, finishing the night going 3-for-4. He collected three RBI on the night and is now slashing .254/.330/.430 on the year with 10 homers, 47 runs, 27 RBI, and 15 steals in 107 games played. With Franmil Reyes out of […]

Hunter Renfroe Carries Offense With Three Extra-Base Hits

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe had a big night at the plate Saturday, finishing the night 3-for-3 with a walk. Two of his hits went for doubles, and his other left the yard for his 31st of the campaign as he finished the night with four runs scored and a pair of RBI. Renfroe […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/11/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got every team in action on this exciting Sunday, with slates starting at 1:05pm ET. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/11/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be sure to also check […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings. We have a very fun Sunday slate on our hands, with 11 games on the board. DraftKings has given us a ton of tournaments to choose from, including a $10 "Extra Inning" that prizes $30k to first with a $175k prize pool. For the richer blood, the Sunday Eephus […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

The season rolls on and fantasy managers need to continue analyzing their roster with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. Do […]

Top 30 Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (Week 20 update)

In some ways, it feels like the 2019 baseball season just began. But here we are, looking at less than a month’s worth of minor league baseball remaining before the regular season is over. So how do we deal with the crushing sadness that’s descending upon us? How about we take a look at the […]

J.D. Davis (1B/3B/OF, NYM) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets corner infielder and outfielder J.D. Davis has quietly had a fantastic season and he's been on an absolute tear in August. Over 10 games this month, he has four home runs, nine RBI, eight runs and a 1.336 OPS. On the year, […]

Yasiel Puig Hits a Home Run on Saturday Night

Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig had a strong night at the plate on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Puig has been great since joining the Indians, slashing .378/.439/.595 with three doubles and a home run in his first taste of American League baseball. He's always […]

Danny Santana Homers in Loss to Brewers

Playing mostly first base as of late, but eligible at three other positions besides, Texas Ranger Danny Santana continued to the ride the wave of his career year, hitting his 18th home run of the season in the sixth inning of a 3-2 loss on the road at Milwaukee on Saturday night. One of the […]

Eloy Jimenez Homers on Bobblehead Night

With thousands of doppelgangers nodding their heads in excitement, White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez connected for his 19th home run of the season in the fifth inning of a 3-2 victory over the visiting A's on Saturday night. The Pale Hose face right-hander Chris Bassitt in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday, […]

Juan Soto Goes Deep Twice in Loss to Mets

The Mets may have won their eighth straight game on Saturday against the Nationals but Juan Soto continues to prove that he's not only one of the best young players in baseball but is also becoming one of the best players, period. At only 20-years-old, Soto is still unable to buy a drink but continues […]

Rookie Phenom Yordan Alvarez Hits Three Home Runs

Yordan Alvarez was not going to be outdone by fellow rookie slugger Aristides Aquino and matched him by hitting three home runs in a 23-2 humiliation of the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. This marked the first time in baseball history that two rookies hit three home runs on the same day, and Alvarez's seven RBI […]