Brett Gardner Remains Sidelined Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the second game in a row that Gardner has missed due to a left knee issue. The Yankees consider Gardner day-to-day, so he shouldn't land on the injured list. Mike Tauchman will cover […]

Travis Jankowski Activated, Optioned to Minors

San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski (wrist) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Jankowski suffered a fractured left wrist during spring training and has been sidelined all season. He has been optioned to Triple-A since there is no room for him in the crowded San Diego outfield. He should be back […]

A.J. Pollock Raking Since Returning From Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock was 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, four RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old has been on fire since returning from the injured list on July 12, slashing .406/.459/.813 with four HRs, 12 RBI, and two stolen […]

Lourdes Gurriel Drills Three-Run Shot On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during a 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a ridiculous resurgence this season after starting the campaign off slowly. Gurriel is now slashing .292/.336/.600 with 18 HRs, 44 RBI, and five stolen bases. Incredibly, his […]

Charlie Blackmon Raps Four Hits, HR

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon broke out of his slump in a big way on Sunday when he drilled four hits in Yankee Stadium. It was the first time in franchise history that a player has had a four-hit day in either Yankee Stadium, and it got off on the right foot with a lead-off […]

Barrel Risers & Fallers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 17)

It's been a while since we looked at the Barrel leaderboard, so let's go back to this telling metric. For a detailed explanation of what makes a Barrel so valuable, click here to revisit my first article on the matter. Many of the leaders have maintained their status, such as Gary Sanchez, Mike Trout, Joey Gallo, […]

Nick Castellanos Ends Losing Streak With Walk-Off

Losers of six straight, and eight of their nine games since the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers got a needed pick-me-up from right-fielder Nick Castellanos, as the 26-year-old ended Sunday's extra-inning affair against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the tenth inning. An impending free agent on […]

Trey Mancini Goes Deep Twice Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a big day at the plate in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Red Sox, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a two-run HR, and a strikeout. Both came against his former teammate Andrew Cashner, one in the first inning and the other in the third. Mancini had […]

Mike Yastrzemski Hits Walk-Off Homer Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski played the hero in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mets, going 1-for-4 with a walk-off solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. Yastrzemski took a Robert Gsellman full-count pitch to the opposite field and just cleared the fence to end the game in the twelfth inning. The […]

Kevin Kiermaier Hits the IL With Thumb Sprain

In the midst of his healthiest season since 2015, Tampa Bay outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the 10-day IL on Sunday after jamming his thumb on a headfirst slide into first base. The news was actually considered good for Kiermaier, as an MRI revealed that the injury is just a sprain and will not […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday July 22nd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 22nd, 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/22/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm ET and includes 11 games, which is lots of action for a Monday. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/22/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 22nd 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 […]

Max Kepler Has Huge Game In Win

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 3-for-6 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 7-6 win over the Oakland A's on Sunday. Kepler's huge game gives him a .264 average, .859 OPS, 23 doubles, 24 homers, 61 runs, 64 RBI, and one steal in what has been a breakout season for the […]

Alex Dickerson (OF, SF) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Remember this guy? Alex Dickerson got a little deep-league love back in 2016 after putting up a .788 OPS, 10 homers, and five stolen bases in a half-season with the Padres. Then he fell off the face of the earth, missing the next two […]

Oscar Mercado (OF, CLE) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: I had Oscar Mercado ranked as the top waiver wire pickup this week before he went 5-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and a stolen base on Friday. Even that explosion hasn't been enough to put him over the 35% cutoff, despite his excellent overall numbers. The […]

Joey Gallo Strikes Out Four Times Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts at Houston on Sunday. The game was Gallo's fourth four-strikeout game of the season with three of those coming against Houston. Gallo has been slumping lately with only one hit in his past 24 plate appearances which means his 38.2 percent strikeout rate is more […]

Adam Haseley Has RBI In Four Straight Games

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley drove in a run Saturday vs the Pirates giving him at least one RBI in four straight games. Haseley has been good since being recalled with two homers and two doubles. He has five RBI in his past four games and has seen his name in the lineup every day […]

Nick Senzel Sits Out on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Senzel pinch-ran on Saturday, so that's a good sign that he could return to the lineup soon. He's not ready to play on Sunday, but hopefully he'll be back in there in the next few […]

Kevin Kiermaier to Be Placed on Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Kiermaier is dealing with a sprained left thumb, but the team doesn't believe it will require surgery. The team is hopeful that Kiermaier can return in about two weeks. Guillermo Heredia has been recalled to take his spot […]

Brett Gardner is Out on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Gardner is dealing with a nagging knee issue, so he'll sit this one out. Mike Tauchman will play left field and bat ninth versus righty German Marquez. Tauchman has been crushing the ball lately, but […]

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 phrase "Get 'Em While They're Hot" feels cruel this weekend, as I'm writing from the beaches of Belmar, New Jersey. Maybe I'm just a pampered nit, but the sun is attacking from all sides. At least the ocean is a stone's throw away, […]

Ronald Acuna Notches Two Stolen Bases In Saturday's Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 2-for-4 with a run scored, a walk, and two stolen bases in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. The 21-year-old is enjoying a productive season at the plate, slashing .293/.375/.503 with 23 home runs, 56 RBI, 76 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases. Acuna is one of the […]

Bryan Reynolds (OF, PIT) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe it's because he plays in Pittsburg, or maybe it's because he spells his first name with a "y", but Bryan Reynolds gets no respect and is still available in 70% of leagues. This in spite of the fact that if Reynolds qualified with 15 […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Drives In Six Runs on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. had a big night at the plate during Saturday's 17-6 win over the Orioles, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, six RBI and two runs scored. The 29-year-old got started with a three-run shot in the second inning and followed that up with another three-run blast in the […]

Mookie Betts Extends Hitting Streak on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts went 3-for-6 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a double in Saturday's 17-6 win over the Orioles. Betts has bumped his batting average from .273 up to .287 since coming out of the All-Star Break, while recording a hit in each contest to go along […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

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 platoon splits. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. […]

The Cut List (Week 17) - Time to Let Go?

With the All-Star Break now firmly in the rear view mirror, the July 31 trade deadline is the next milestone. With no more August 31 waiver deadline, even fringe players will get traded and see their valuations change. For now, rumor and conjecture rule the day, so it's not a major factor in this week's […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 17

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 […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 17

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 […]