Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 17th 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 topics […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 5

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 17 through August 23. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's time for the next waiver-wire weekend here at RotoBaller. We're moving quickly here thanks to postponed games, shortened doubleheaders, expanded rosters, teams in quarantine, and a sprint-style season. Don't be afraid to make moves in this fantasy football-esque showdown. We're busy here at […]

Evaluating Rookie Performances - Week 5

The Phillies were the big headline-stealers in the prospect game this past week, calling up both their top pitching prospect, Spencer Howard, and their top overall prospect, infielder Alec Bohm. But they weren’t the only NL East team with significant rookie developments this past week. The Marlins and Mets have some interesting rookies to watch […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/20): MLB DFS Lineups

It's another week down and we're looking to start the next one out on the good foot. It's an 11-game Main Slate on DraftKings tonight, filled to the brim with shaky pitching. A slate in which Matt Boyd and Chris Bassitt exist in the top-tier of pricing options. Sacré bleu! Players should have plenty of cash […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/17/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

23 of the 30 teams have already completed the first third of their 2020 season. It's flying by far too fast, but every second is a blast, and today feels like a good day for the bats. Some of baseball's biggest stars are hitting their way into form, and it's amazing how good some of […]

Francisco Lindor Has Big Day At Plate

Cleveland Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, two doubles, three RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Tigers. Lindor entered Sunday's contest with just seven hits in his last 41 at-bats, but the shortstop broke out in a big way in this one. After taking […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 17, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  WILL UPDATE SOON   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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 17, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/17/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight and there should be plenty of offense to target. There are technically no aces on the […]

Marcus Semien Hits Two-Run Homer Sunday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien launched his third homer of the season in a win over the Giants Sunday. Semien went just 1-for-5 in the 15-run outburst, but he made the hit count by taking Derek Rodriguez deep in the fifth inning. Semien is batting just .216 on the season, but has shown signs of […]

Bo Bichette's Injury Could Cost Him A Month

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit the injured list Sunday with a right knee sprain, but according to a source, the injury is "worse than expected." The source out of Buffalo has stated Bichette could be sidelined until mid-September, which would obviously be a massive blow to the club and fantasy owners. The youngster […]

Dylan Moore Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in Sunday's loss to the Astros. Though Moore hadn't had a hit in his previous four games, he has still been getting on base as he has walked in three of the four and has two steals in that span. Moore has […]

All 18 Marlins On COVID-19 List Working Out At Alternate Site

All of the 18 Miami Marlins players who were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after last month's breakout are back in Jupiter, Florida at the Marlins alternate site. That means all 18 players have now tested negative at least twice within a 24 hour period and are able to rejoin the team. They will […]

Bo Bichette Lands On IL With Knee Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Bichette has emerged as an early-season MVP candidate after having posted a 1.717 OPS over his last seven contests. His absence will create a chasm at the top of the Toronto batting order, with Joe […]

Niko Goodrum Departs Sunday’s Contest Early With Back Injury

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum exited Sunday’s contest against Cleveland early due to upper back tightness, having been replaced in the lineup by Victor Reyes. Prior to his exit, Goodrum raised his on-base percentage on the season to .269, having been a staple in the leadoff spot thus far in 2020. Despite his struggles, Goodrum […]

Jose Iglesias Back Out Of Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias is sitting Sunday -- a day game -- after having played Saturday night as he continues to battle a left quad ailment. Pat Valaika gets the start at shortstop, with Rio Ruiz jumping up to the No. 3 spot in the order. Iglesias is off to far and away the […]

Javier Baez Gets Day Off Sunday, Set For Return Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is getting a regular day-off Sunday against Milwaukee and right-hander Josh Lindblom, allowing Nico Hoerner to get the start at shortstop. Manager David Ross cited a desire to get Baez some time off of his feet ahead of the team’s upcoming stretch, which includes five games in the next three […]

Bo Bichette To Undergo MRI, Unlikely To Play Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is not in line to take the field Sunday as he is set to undergo an MRI on his right knee, which acted up Saturday. Bichette has been arguably the hottest hitter in the Majors over his last seven games, which have seen him rip off an astounding .500/.550/1.167 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 16th 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 topics […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday baseball, one of the great ways to spend your off time. Today's feature is the perennial Cy Young candidate, Max Scherzer. He looks to continue his dominance against the hot-hitting Baltimore Orioles as we wrap up another weekend of baseball. In this article, we'll identify players who will help you win a cash game […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

It's Sunday, so that means it's time to take down this eight-game slate filled with afternoon baseball. So crack open a cold one and enjoy the games as you watch your DraftKings players go to work. Let's cash in with some winners! I'll take a look at each position and build a lineup using my […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 16th, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/16 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 16, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/16/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Today is a day to be on point with your information right until game time. It's only an 8-game Main Slate on DraftKings (and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Balls Out, Again

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2-for-4 with a homer, double, three runs scored and three RBI Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Filling in as designated hitter, Tatis blasted a solo shot in the first frame against starter Alex Young. He then laced a two-run ground rule double in the ninth to spark […]

Miguel Rojas Approved For Reinstatement

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas has been approved for reinstatement by baseball's joint committee. Rojas was one of 14 Marlins who ended up on the injured list due to the COVID-19 breakout earlier this season. He'll report to the Marlins alternate training site to get reconditioned and then should be able to join the team […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Get ready for another Saturday of MLB action, with seven games on the main slate. It looks like a good spot for a contrarian Orioles' stack against lefty Patrick Corbin, whose velocity is down two MPH this season. The O's rank second in baseball with a .391 wOBA against southpaws. In this article, we'll identify […]

Pirates and Reds Games On Saturday and Sunday Postponed

Following up on an earlier report, Saturday's and Sunday's scheduled games between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds have been postponed in the wake of one player on the Reds testing positive for COVID-19. Owners in leagues with daily lineups should be sure to sit any Reds and Pirates this weekend.

The Cut List (Week 5) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List, where we're about to call an audible--or, for a more baseball-appropriate term, throw a changeup. This article now reviews several of ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week and, in order from most dropped to least (with some exclusions for injuries or opt-outs), determines how reasonable that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 15th 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 topics […]