Jordy Mercer and Austin Meadows Off Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer and outfielder Austin Meadows are not in the starting lineup for Monday. Max Moroff will start at short and bat eighth. Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte, and Gregory Polanco will patrol the outfield. The Bucs will face right-hander Jefry Rodriguez, who has pitched 14 1/3 innings and has 13 strikeouts. He has […]

Jonathan Villar is Sitting on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman/outfielder Jonathan Villar (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. Brad Miller will bat sixth and play second base against Jose Urena. Despite seeing his playing time dip, Villar is worth owning in NL-only and deep leagues right now. Brad Miller has been hot over […]

Brock Holt Sitting Again on Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Brock Holt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Eduardo Nunez will play second base and bat seventh against lefty Mike Minor. Holt and Nunez continue to battle for playing time, which makes neither player an appealing option in most fantasy leagues. Holt has […]

Kyle Schwarber Absent On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Monday as the Cubs face Giants left-hander Andrew Suarez. Outfielder Ian Happ will be in left field Monday and will bat in the No. 8 spot. Happ has three of his 10 home runs versus lefties and has hit .242 on the season versus them. Happ has hit […]

Mitch Haniger Named To First All-Star Team

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has been named as a reserve for the 2018 All-Star team, per mlb.com. Haniger came into the season as a breakout candidate in fantasy and he has delivered on that potential, hitting .271 with 17 home runs and 62 runs batted in heading into this week's action. Haniger flashed some […]

George Springer Remains In Deep Slump

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is still stuck in one of the longest hitting droughts of his career heading into Monday night's action against the A's. Springer has been brutal, slashing .091/.206/.109 over his last 55 at-bats with only one run batted in. In fact, he has driven in only nine runs over his last […]

Brett Phillips Could Be in Potential Package for Machado

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Brett Phillips could reportedly be in a trade package for Manny Machado. The Brewers were recently called one of the favorites for Machado, meaning the Phillips to Baltimore rumor has real merit. Phillips was one of the most heralded prospects in baseball, and while he's lost some luster he is still […]

Kevin Kiermaier Back in Lineup on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is back in the lineup after missing Sunday's game with a back injury. He's in center and leading off against Francisco Liriano and the Tigers. Kiermaier is hitting a weak .150 with one home run, five RBI and six stolen bases in 2018. However, he is coming off of […]

Mallex Smith Out of Lineup on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith is sitting out on Monday after suffering a leg injury on Sunday. The injury appears to be minor as he is apparently able to pinch-hit. He should only miss Monday's game before returning to the lineup. Smith is hitting .276 with one home run, 19 RBI and 15 stolen […]

Corey Dickerson Leading Off for First Time in 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is leading off for the first time in 2018 against the Nationals on Monday. Dickeron usually bats fifth, but a move to first should help his run scoring potential, making him a player to target in DFS on Monday. Dickerson is hitting .308 with six home runs, 34 RBI and […]

J.D. Martinez Returns to Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is back in the lineup on Monday after sitting on Sunday with calf and foot injuries. He'll play right field and bat third. Martinez is hitting .329 with 27 home runs and 74 RBI in 2018. He needs to be in your lineup whenever he plays.

White Sox Claim Ryan LaMarre Off Waivers

The Chicago White Sox have claimed outfielder Ryan LaMarre off waivers. He had been designated for assignment by the Twins. LaMarre is hitting .263 with eight RBI on the season. While he's not a recommended pickup at the moment, the White Sox are in the middle of a rebuild and might want to see what […]

Joey Gallo Out of Lineup on Monday

Texas Rangers first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo is out of the lineup on Monday for a routine day of rest. Jurickson Profar will man first and bat sixth while Ryan Rua will play left field and bat ninth. Profar has been solid in 2018, hitting .247 with nine home runs, 46 RBI and eight stolen bases. […]

Gorkys Hernandez Likely Out Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Gorkys Hernandez is likely to sit on Monday with a calf injury. It appears to be a minor injury and it's likely he returns on Tuesday. WIth Austin Jackson traded, there's a good chance Steven Duggar gets the start in center on Monday. He's hitting .333 with no other counting stats […]

Carlos Gonzalez Stretches Hit Streak

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has certainly aged quickly, but there's still a little life in his bat from time to time. CarGo's home run on Sunday extended his current hit streak to six games, and he's scored runs in five of those six as well. Between his days off and mediocre overall performance, no […]

Charlie Blackmon Is Taking July By Storm

Somebody finally told Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon the magic words because his May/June funk is history. Blackmon drilled his 17th home run of the season in the first inning of Sunday's game in Seattle, and he's now hitting .333 for the month of July. He's knocked three homers, pushed five runs across, and scored […]

Brett Gardner Sitting Game One of Doubleheader

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader on Monday for a routine day of rest. He's replaced by Clint Frazier who is batting fifth. Gardner almost certainly will return for the second game against the Orioles. Frazier makes for a solid streaming option in […]

Aaron Hicks Returns For Game 1 Of Doubleheader Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (leg) will be back in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles. He will lead off and play center field. Brett Gardner will sit the game out, while Clint Frazier and Aaron Judge round out the rest of the outfield. Greg Bird will […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/9/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With the All-Star Break looming, we have a nice large main slate for a Monday. There are a number of strong pitching options, though most have concerns regarding either their workload or matchup. Some stacks to consider include the Dodgers (LHB heavy), Houston, and Cleveland. San Francisco left-handed batters could also make a nice contrarian […]

Stephen Piscotty (OF, OAK) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty has been continuing to take care of business over the last month or so, quickly getting on the fantasy radar. Over the last two weeks, the former Cardinal has connected for two home runs, six runs, six runs […]

Victor Robles (OF, WAS) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: There is not much to say about Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles since he has been sidelined for nearly the entire season with an elbow injury, but the Nationals have recently sent him on a rehab assignment to get back in the […]

Willians Astudillo (OF/2B/C, MIN) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins catching prospect Willians Astudillo has been featured over at Fangraphs.com a couple of times as being the strangest minor league player since his callup, and we are inclined to agree. He is primarily a catcher, but has played infield and […]

Brett Gardner Drives In Difference-Making Run Sunday

New York Yankees veteran outfielder Brett Gardner played the role of hero on Sunday, driving in the winning run in the 10th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees bullpen protected a 1-1 tie all the way into the 10th, and on a day when offense was hard to find, Gardner provided a timely […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 15

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 […]

Safe After the Shipwreck - Players Worth Keeping On Sell-Off Teams

July is one of the most exciting times of the year for baseball: division races are starting to take shape, fans get to see all of their favorite All-Stars on the same stage, and the trade rumor mill is in full swing. Big names will find new homes and some teams will drastically change the […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - xBA-BA (Week 15)

Expected stats, such as xBA, xSLG, xwOBA and others we have examined in this series have to be taken for what they are - a projection based on past data, but not the sole basis of fantasy analysis. If expected stats always jived with actual stats, we wouldn't have so many discrepancies. As of today, […]

Trading Up: Top-Tier Options to Buy at Each Position

As we approach fantasy-baseball trade deadlines, many owners find themselves needing to improve their team in one way or another. Owners buying a player or making a trade to get their team across the finish line are best off targeting reliable, high-ability players because of the relatively short window remaining in the season. You don't […]

Wil Myers Enjoys Torrid Weekend

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hit a game-winning home run in Sunday's 16-inning marathon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Myers was 1-for-6 on the day but also drew two walks and swiped two bags. Despite sitting Friday's game, Myers wraps up the four-game weekend series 6-for-14 (.429) with five extra-base hits and seven RBI. Along […]

Adam Duvall Hits 14th Home Run Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Cubs. Duvall has provided plenty of pop this season, hitting 14 HR with 55 RBI, but has a lowly .204 batting average. His stat line makes him worth a look in deeper roto leagues, but he […]

Week 15 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Happy day, RotoBallers! All of us here hope you had a wonderful independence day with all of the beer, baseball, and brats that come with our nation's birthday! We'll continue our dive into the hottest and most interesting options largely available on waiver wires across the country. And since it's July, we'll be getting prospects […]