Billy Hamilton Is Learning To Be Patient

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton is a known quantity in that his biggest limitation is his difficulty in getting to first base, but this old dog may be learning a new trick. Hamilton has walked five times in the last five games, and not surprisingly, this has also led to four stolen bases and […]

David Dahl Hits Two More Doubles

The concern when a player is sidelined with a core or oblique issue is that they'll lose their power, but so far, it seems like Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is still packing a bit of a punch. After hitting two more doubles on Friday night, Dahl has now recorded three doubles in two games […]

Charlie Blackmon Walks Off The Phillies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was one of a host of Rockies struggling at the plate to start the season, but his first bomb of the year was a big one. With his team trailing by one in the bottom of the 12th inning, Blackmon ripped a two-run shot into Philly's bullpen in right-center to […]

Fantasy Baseball Five Up: 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. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Mookie Betts Clubs Game-Winning Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts finished 2-for-4, with two runs scored, including a go-ahead, solo home run in the top of the eighth inning of a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay Friday. The reigning American League MVP was going through a 3-for-32 cold streak but hopefully the long ball will give him a jolt. […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

It’s Week 4 of RotoBaller’s points league waiver wire extravaganza and we’re back after a one-week hiatus to discuss the thrills of fantasy free agency. If your teams are scuffling in the cellar after the opening weeks, it’s turnover time. By now the bottom of any squad is subject to intense scrutiny and available players […]

Buying and Selling the Young Friars

As a sport, baseball’s greatest cultural advantage might be its roots as a game which begins with the thaw of winter and the arrival of spring. There is nothing more generally inspiring for all fans than the promise of Spring Training and the potential growth of young players. That’s especially true when those prospects play […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 4 Waiver Wire

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

Jay Bruce Equals 2018 Home Run Total With Ninth Dinger

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce continued his torrid power stroke in Friday's win over the Angels. He took Felix Pena deep in the second inning for a solo shot and also added a double finishing the night going 2-for-4. Bruce holds a lowly .194 batting average on the year as 12 of his 14 hits […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

In today's slate, we need to focus on the weather, as we had two postponements on Friday. The good news is that we don't have as much rain in the forecast for Saturday but we still have games with questionable forecasts. Those include the ATL-CLE, KAN-NYY and CWS-DET matchups. Keep an eye on all of […]

Ian Desmond Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond (leg) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Desmond will be in the lineup for the first time since Monday due to general leg soreness. He'll bat sixth and play center field versus righty Vince Velasquez. Taking any Rockies' hitter in Coors Field is […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Braun has struggled this season, hitting .185/.221/.369, so it's not surprising to see him out of the lineup. Ben Gamel will play left field and bat seventh versus righty Ross Stripling. Gamel doesn't have […]

Manuel Margot Placed on Paternity Leave

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (personal) has been placed on paternity leave. It'll be interesting to see what the Padres decide to do since Margot is the only center fielder on the roster. Jose Pirela has been recalled to take Margot's spot on the roster. Maybe Pirela gets a chance in center field, but […]

Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader Expected Back Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tyler O'Neill (elbow) and Harrison Bader (hamstring) are expected to return to the Cardinals roster once eligible. O'Neill is dealing with right elbow ulnar nerve subluxation, so he could go on a rehab assignment before returning. He's eligible to return April 26, but we'll see it that actually happens. Bader is […]

Brandon Nimmo is Sitting Out on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is sitting out of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Nimmo has not been able to get into the lineup since leaving Tuesday's contest due to a stiff neck. Jeff McNeil will bat first and play left field, while Juan Lagares slides over to center field and […]

Manuel Margot (OF, SD) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Much like dril will never log off, I will never stop touting Padres outfielders as waiver wire additions. In previous weeks, we've looked at Hunter Renfroe and Franmil Reyes, and today it's Manuel Margot's turn in the spotlight. The 24-year-old is off to a […]

Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Yandy Diaz is at first base and is batting leadoff, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and is hitting sixth. Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is back in the starting lineup in left field and batting leadoff against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Friday. Benintendi hadn't played since fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday. Tzu-Wei Lin also gets the nod at second base and is hitting ninth. He won't be of […]

Orioles-Twins Rained Out Friday

The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins on Friday has been postponed due to rain. The two clubs will play a doubleheader on Saturday. Jose Berrios was set to start for the Twins, while Alex Cobb was going for the Orioles. They will likely just be pushed back to Saturday. Make sure to […]

Scott Schebler Sits Against Lefty

Facing a left-handed pitcher Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds have loaded their lineup with right-handed batters. One of the casualties is outfielder Scott Schebler, who'll sit against the San Diego Padres. Matt Kemp, Jesse Winker and Yasiel Puig will fill out the outfield Friday night. The 28-year-old Schebler is batting .163 through 17 games this […]

Braves-Indians Postponed Friday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Touki Toussaint was scheduled to start for the Braves against Cleveland ace Corey Kluber. Make sure you get any players you may have from […]

Lonnie Chisenhall To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (finger) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. He hasn't played yet this year due to a right index finger fracture. Chisenhall has been plagued by injuries the last few years but should see a decent amount of at-bats in Pittsburgh against right-handed pitchers when […]

Jorge Soler Shines On The Big Stage

When Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler burst onto the scene in 2014 by ripping five home runs in his first 89 at-bats with the Cubs, it was obvious that he loved the spotlight. He still does. Getting to play under the lights at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, Soler came alive and hit a […]

Tommy Pham Fills Stat Sheet

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham went 4-for-5 with a home run, one run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in the Rays loss to the Orioles on Thursday. It’s nice to see the power numbers pick up for Pham, as he has already been aggressive on the base paths, stealing six bags so […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts Week 4

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/22 - 4/28. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

Deeper NL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 3

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Ryan Braun Continues Cold Streak

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers. After getting off to a strong start to the season, Braun has significantly cooled off. Braun is now batting .185 and hasn't homered since April 6, while only having one extra-base hit since then. The Brewers […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/19/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got an early slate starting at 2:20pm eastern thanks to the early Wrigley Field game, as well as a main slate starting at 7:05pm eastern that covers 14 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/19/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/19/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate tonight which features only two pitchers above $10K along with Coors Field in action. The hitters at Coors Field should always be the target since the upside they bring is massive. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/19/19. […]

Mike Trout Expected To Return To Outfield On Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) is expected to play center field on Friday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Trout missed some games last week after tweaking his groin last Tuesday and hasn't returned to the field since as a precaution. The 27-year-old phenom should be back patrolling the outfield this weekend, however. He's […]