Mike Trout Mashing Through August

It's been a fantastic month of August for the perennial top fantasy player, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout. Through 15 games this month, Trout has nine home runs, 16 RBI and a 1.062 OPS. Trout has been primarily hitting third in the order this month, with his new teammate Anthony Rendon hitting behind him. […]

Midseason Waiver Saviors at Every Position

With roughly 60 percent of the MLB season left to play, fantasy owners are understandably at their wits-end with some of their underperforming draft picks and "bigger" names that they are far too hesitant to drop. Do not let the fallacy of sunk-costs play you into holding onto a player that is dragging your team […]

Top 50 Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Redraft: Week 5 Rankings

The Top 50 redraft prospects list is back for another week and we continue to see a lot of movement on the list as teams rely heavily on young players in 2020. Rays' two-way player Brendan McKay has been removed from the list after news broke Tuesday afternoon that stated the prospect will be undergoing […]

The New Big Red Machine

For some, the nickname Big Red Machine conjures up fond memories of former WWE superstar and current Knox County, TN mayor Kane (real name Glenn Jacobs). However, the mere mention of the Big Red Machine in the mid to late 1970s made many big league pitchers shudder in fear at the prospect of facing a Reds […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

As we continue to move along in this 2020 season and a little bit of the craziness winds down, teams are finally starting to click, and roles are being ironed out. For fantasy purposes, that means that the waiver wire is going to be busier than ever, and in deep leagues, there is still a […]

WPC+ Videocast: Buy, Sell, or Hold Sluggers Based on K%?

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate Statcast data for Week 5 of the 2020 MLB season by looking at hitters whose strikeout rates have spiked in the early going. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Not In Lineup For Game 1 On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not part of the team's starting lineup for the first game of the team's double-header against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Gurriel had previously started 18 of the team's 21 games this year. In his place, Billy McKinney is getting his first start of the season, covering […]

Luis Robert To Sit Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) will miss his second straight game with a bruised hand. Robert injured his hand on Tuesday when he dove for a ball. Adam Engel will replace Robert on Thursday and bat ninth against Spencer Turnbull. The good news is that Robert remains day-to-day and could return on Friday.

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar To Alternate Site

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Thursday. Andujar got into three games since his most recent call-up before being sent back down, and it appears as though the Yankees want to load up on relievers given their impressive offensive depth and Zach Britton’s (leg) […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/20/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target; however, Coors Field […]

Cody Bellinger Goes Deep On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The long ball snapped an 0-for-11 streak at the plate for the 25-year-old. Bellinger is now slashing .178/.245/.347 with five HRs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases through 101 at-bats in 2020. Fantasy managers […]

Michael Conforto Hits Fourth Home Run Of Season

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-4, scored twice, and drove in two runs with a clutch, two-run ninth-inning home run in the Mets' 5-3 win over the Marlins on Wednesday. Conforto is now batting .312/.434/.495 to go with four home runs and 13 RBI in 93 at-bats on the season. Conforto makes for […]

Dominic Smith With Two More Hits On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith continued his red hot hitting on Wednesday going 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and a run scored in the Mets' 5-3 win over Miami. Smith, now batting .323 on the season, has a 1.156 OPS and leads the Mets in home runs (six), RBI (21), doubles (10), […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With the Coors Field bonanza taking place earlier in the day -- thus avoiding the main slate -- Thursday has the vibe of being wide open. Day games pack the slate early on, allowing for a fairly balanced collaboration of talent to choose from. The ace triumvirate of Shane Bieber, Sonny Gray, and Clayton Kershaw […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/20 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Christian Yelich Smashes Two Run Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder ChristianYelich went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins. While Yelich still sits with just one stolen base, there are no lingering concerns about his bat after his 1-for-27 start. He is 15-for-51 (.294 average) with five homers and 13 […]

Ryan Braun Connects On First Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Braun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins. Batting leadoff again for Milwaukee, Braun touched up Rich Hill in the third inning for his first home run of the season. He has now led off against the last two lefties […]

Austin Slater Hits Two-Run Home Run Wednesday, Stays Hot

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater had another nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Angels, going 2-for-3 with a single, a two-run home run, and a walk. The 27-year-old has been on a tear this season and now has a .341/.453/.659 slash line with four HR, six RBI, and five […]

Joey Gallo Continues Power Surge

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth on Wednesday night. The Rangers would go on to lose 6-3 to the San Diego Padres, but the slugger saw his recent power surge continue. Gallo has three home runs in his last four games and at least an […]

George Springer Homers In Win

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run in the Astros 13-6 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. It was the fourth home run of the season for Springer who, after a slow start, is slashing .275/.412/.550 over his last 40 at-bats. Springer has done all of his damage at the plate […]

Justin Upton Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is in the starting lineup on Wednesday despite his awful start to the season. Manager Joe Maddon is trying to get Upton back on track after the 32-year-old posted a .100/.179/.200 slash line over his first 17 games, but Upton has shown few encouraging signs with a remarkably poor […]

Luis Arraez Has Sore Left Knee

Minnesota Twins second baseman, third baseman, and outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) is out of Wednesday’s lineup as he deals with a sore left knee, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Arraez’s early exit from Tuesday’s game was likely related to his knee issue, but the 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now and is likely to […]

Michael Brantley Will Start In Left Field After Returning From IL

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (leg) will reportedly start in left field instead of playing DH for the team once he returns from his stint on the injured list. Brantley is likely to return from the IL close to as soon as he’s eligible on August 22, and although he’d DHed frequently prior to landing […]

Taylor Jones Starting At DH On Wednesday

Houston Astros utility player Taylor Jones is starting at DH in place of the injured Yordan Alvarez on Wednesday. Alvarez is out for the season with knee issues, putting the everyday DH job for the Astros up for grabs. Jones made his MLB debut on July 26 this season, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout, but […]

Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […]

Jay Bruce, Jean Segura Likely To Return To Lineup Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce and second baseman Jean Segura were both absent from Wednesday’s contest against the Red Sox, but manager Joe Girardi said after the outing that both were likely to be back in the mix Thursday during a doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Bruce socked his fourth homer of 2020 on Tuesday, […]

Luis Robert Could Potentially Return To Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is out of the starting nine Wednesday due to a hand ailment that he sustained Tuesday. But manager Rick Renteria is optimistic that the club can get Robert back in the mix Thursday against Detroit and right-hander Spencer Turnbull, although there’s no guarantee. Robert has showcased his preternatural abilities […]

David Dahl Lands On Injured List, Brendan Rodgers Recalled

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the Astros due lower back soreness. To take his roster spot, the Rockies recalled top prospect Brendan Rodgers, although he will not be in the lineup Wednesday. Dahl has gotten off to a slow start in 2020, yet […]

Scott Kingery Continues To Struggle

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery's rough start to the season continued with an 0-for-3 effort in a loss to the Red Sox Wednesday. Kingery is now just 6-for-55 to start the season and he is yet to record an extra-base hit. The former top-prospect is rapidly losing fantasy value as he was bumped from second […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Wednesday, Bats Leadoff

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Colorado and right-hander Ryan Castellani, holding down the leadoff spot in the lineup. Springer was absent from Tuesday’s starting nine, but his return comes in the wake of the announcement that Yordan Alvarez (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2020 […]