Nick Senzel Ejected For Arguing Balls And Strikes

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 0-for-3 in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. He was ejected late in the game for arguing balls and strikes and was replaced in the lineup by Phillip Ervin. The talented rookie had been dealing with dizziness earlier in the week and has dealt with an […]

Niko Goodrum (1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF, DET) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  If there’s a word to describe Niko Goodrum, it’s versatile. It’s not that he’s eligible for a ton of positions, either, though it doesn’t hurt. On the season, Goodrum has 20 doubles, nine home runs and four triples. He’s added 11 […]

Marwin Gonzalez (1B, 2B 3B, SS, OF, MIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  The Twins have become the fastest team in MLB history to 200 home runs. Gonzalez has contributed plenty of his own with 12, but his real value comes as a switch-hitter who consistently drives the ball. Even in an off year […]

Anthony Desclafani (SP, CIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Desclafani is a guy we’ve seen go up and down plenty, but one thing has always remained constant. He is terrible against lefties and great vs righties. The addition of a slider has exemplified that. Against righties, a 3.19 xFIP and […]

Kyle Schwarber Drives In Seven Runs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-3 with two home runs, four runs scored, seven RBI and a walk on Sunday versus the Brewers. Schwarber broke out this afternoon after being demoted from the leadoff spot earlier this week. The slugger will help fantasy owners who seek power, but the lefty has struggled overall with […]

Teoscar Hernandez Walks it Off in 12th

Down 9 -2 after six innings, the Blue Jays completed their biggest comeback in four years when outfielder Teoscar Hernandez led off the bottom of the twelfth inning by depositing a 2-2 fastball from Tampa's Emilio Pagan 418 feet into center field. The blast was Hernandez's second home run of the night, as he went […]

Alex Dickerson (OF, SFG) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Over the four years and 107 games in which he appeared as a San Diego Padre, 29-year-old outfielder Alex Dickerson was not terrible, but was less than impressive; slashing .250/.321/.459 over 312 plate-appearances, with 10 home runs, 39 RBI, and 40 runs scored. However, […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

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 […]

Anthony Santander (OF, BAL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Orioles center fielder Anthony Santander has taken over a starting job and ran with it. In 43 games, Santander is slashing .304/.344/.509 with eight home runs, 30 RBI and one stolen base. His 5.9% walk rate and 18.2% strikeout rate are right […]

Jason Heyward (OF, CHC) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Heyward has leveled back off in July, after posting a .389 wOBA in June. He’s still worth an add, though, as he remains in the middle of the Cubs lineup and has posted a .366 wOBA against righties with 13 home […]

Kevin Kiermaier Expected to Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible on Wednesday. Kiermaier played through his first rehab game on Saturday without any issues. It sounds like he'll be set to return in the middle of next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Guillermo Heredia will […]

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Kole Calhoun posted a .312 wOBA over the first three months of the season. Since, he’s sporting a .418 wOBA and .342 ISO. He’s up to 23 home runs on the season and finally starting to match his peripherals with a .265 […]

Eddie Rosario is Absent on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Rosario is getting a normal rest day here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Marwin Gonzalez will bat sixth and play left field versus righty Dylan Covey. Gonzalez isn't much of […]

Victor Robles Gets the Day Off

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Robles will get a routine day off here, so no injuries to worry about. Gerardo Parra will bat seventh and play center field versus righty Walker Buehler. Parra has been a solid option off the […]

Charlie Blackmon Sits Out Against Lefty

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This appears to be a routine day off for Blackmon against the left-handed starter. Garrett Hampson will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty Alex Wood. Hampson doesn't have much upside with the bat, and […]

Randal Grichuk Gets Day Off Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This appears to be a routine day off for Grichuk, so he should be back in there soon. Eric Sogard will bat leadoff and cover right field versus righty Yonny Chirinos. Sogard 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. The end of July means the final two months of the season are upon us, which rewards those who persist in their pursuit of greatness and punishes those who shirk their duties for fantasy football. Patience is a virtue, and that virtue pays dividends […]

Dexter Fowler Remains Out on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Fowler fouled a ball off his foot on Friday and hasn't played since then. Fowler should be ready to play on Tuesday, but we'll see what happens. Harrison Bader will cover center field and bat […]

Cesar Puello Scratched on Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Cesar Puello (soreness) has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team is calling it soreness, so no other details are available about the injury. Yadiel Rivera will cover center field and bat eighth versus lefty Robbie Ray. Rivera isn't worth a look for DFS contests on Sunday.

Yordan Alvarez Starts in Left Field

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Alvarez was expected to see limited playing time in this series due to the fact the Astros don't have a designated hitter. Josh Reddick will take the day off, so Alvarez will jump in the lineup for […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 18

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’ve hurdled the Midsummer Classic and turning towards home for fantasy baseball season. While some league […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have activated outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) from the 10-day injured list. It was the rookies second stint on the injured list this year and there was no rehab assignment needed this time around. Jimenez has struggled defensively and that has led a pair of trips to the injured list, but while […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, July 28th 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - July 28th 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 28th, 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 […]

Josh VanMeter Stays Hot On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds utility man Josh VanMeter stayed hot in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. VanMeter went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in the victory. The rookie has been a pleasant surprise for the Reds this season, batting .313 with four homers, nine runs, 10 RBI, and one steal in 67 at-bats. […]

The Cut List (Week 18) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the last Cut List before the July 31 trade deadline. Emphasis on dead, because there has still been little action on the trade front. The next week should be pretty fun if things heat up. For now, however, players are on the team they're on, and judgments should be made accordingly. Stats are […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

This afternoon's games start at 1:05pm ET, so we've go both a main slate and an all-day slate to choose from on FanDuel. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/28/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Saturday baseball on DraftKings! We have plenty to look forward to on DraftKings, with some huge contests starting at 1:05 Eastern. The big dog is the $68 Sunday Eephus, where someone will bring home a $100K top prize. We also have an $850 qualifier to the World Baseball Championship, where just two of […]

Shortest Home Run of Season Now Belongs to Andrew Benintendi

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit the shortest home run of the 2019 MLB season, barely hooking a flyball around Pensky Pole, for a 310-foot "bomb". After hitting a slider from Yankee's starter CC Sabathia, Benintendi's blast was originally called a ground-rule double, with everyone naturally assuming that a home run couldn't be so […]

Dominic Smith Has Stress Reaction in Foot

The Mets placed first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith on the IL on Saturday, as the former top prospect has a stress reaction in his left foot. Smith had been having his most productive season in the big leagues to date, slashing .278/.352/.506, with 10 home runs in 196 plate appearance. In a corresponding move, […]