Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 24

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. After a multi-week hiatus exploring the amazing-but-baseball-free country of Kenya, your author is back and ready […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, September 7th 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 23)

Well, the Major League season nearly done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and finding what value can still […]

Jorge Polanco is Back on Friday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (finger) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Polanco did not play on Thursday due to a minor finger issue. Polanco will bat second and play shortstop versus righty Adam Plutko. Polanco is hitting over .400 during the last week, so he's an excellent […]

Javier Baez Will Undergo MRI

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will undergo an MRI on his thumb. Baez has been absent since Sunday and was scratched from Thursday’s lineup. Manager Joe Maddon said they hope to see what ailment they are dealing with after the results of the MRI. The loss of Baez has hurt both the Cubs and […]

Marcus Semien Has Four-Hit Day Against Angels

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 4-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old is batting .296 with 23 RBI over his past 30 games. Semien has enjoyed a strong season at the plate in 2019. He is slashing .277/.360/.498 with 26 home […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, September 6th 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 […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 24

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 9/3 through 9/9. 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got another exciting Friday full of baseball ahead of us with all 30 teams in action! Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and includes all 15 games. Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's slate. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. If […]

Top 20 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 23)

That’s all she wrote, ladies and gentlemen. The minor league’s regular season is kaput for another year. And as always, it’s been a blast watching the rise and fall of prospect values throughout the 30 teams’ systems. With September 1 came the roster expansion around MLB, and a significant number of key prospects from last […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 23 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 23! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 23

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured 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 […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 23

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured 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 […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Play Simulated Game Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (quadriceps) will play in a simulated game Friday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Gurriel was going to play a simulated game Thursday but was still sore from a game in Atlanta. If all goes well, Gurriel could be back in the lineup this weekend, but early next week is […]

Kevin Newman Returns to the Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. He missed a few games due to a lingering leg issue, but appears to be fine now. Newman will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Elieser Hernandez. He's a great DFS option for games on […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) has been scratched from Thursday’s lineup. Baez has been absent since Sunday and will be replaced by shortstop Addison Russell. Russell has been ice cold and can be avoided in DFS. Baez remains day-to-day.

Carlos Correa Continues to Make Progress

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) says that he doesn't feel discomfort in his back anymore. He's been sidelined for over two weeks due to back pains, but is making good progress. The Astros expect Correa to be able to return by the middle of September. However, the team isn't going to rush him back […]

Jorge Polanco Sitting Out of Thursday's Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is getting a night off on Thursday as he will sit out against the Red Sox. Despite seeing an eight-game hitting streak snapped in Wednesday's loss, Polanco is hitting .381 with a .911 OPS over his last 10 games. Luis Arraez will start at short and hit second for Minnesota […]

Javier Baez Returns to Lineup Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is back in the lineup on Thursday night and will bat fifth for the Cubs against Milwaukee after missing the last two games with a sore thumb. Baez had injured his thumb while sliding on Sunday afternoon, and had been replaced by Addison Russell for the Cubs' series with Seattle. […]

Miguel Rojas Sitting Out on Thursday Against Pittsburgh

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is out of the lineup for Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This will simply be a night off for Rojas, who is 1-for-14 in three games since coming off the Injured List. Jon Berti will start for Miami and bat leadoff for the Marlins, as he is hitting .256 […]

Marcus Semien Hits Two-Run Blast In Win Over Angels

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old has had a productive season at the plate in 2019. Semien is slashing .272/.355/.491 with 26 HRs, 75 RBI, 100 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. He is close to topping his […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, September 5th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/5/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Thursday baseball! I know football is kicking off tonight, and I'm excited as anyone. However, there is still plenty of money to be made in baseball and FanDuel has dropped some big contests for us tonight. There is also some football money on the sites, so we may see some dead baseball lineups […]

Champ or Chump: Kevin Cron and Gavin Lux

While September callups are typically associated with Quad-A guys that fantasy owners are never going to hear from again, there were quite a few interesting names summoned this year. Kevin Cron of the Arizona Diamondbacks (and younger brother of C.J. Cron) could produce big power numbers if he gets a chance to play, making him […]

Kevin Newman Sitting Again Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Newman (leg) will not be in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Newman has been experiencing leg tightness but is going to test out how he feels before the game and could be available for the Pirates off the bench. Erik Gonzalez has started at short in his absence […]

Jean Segura Back In Action

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura is back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Segura left the team Sunday for personal reasons and returned to the lineup Tuesday off the bench, hitting a double and scoring a run in four at-bats. He will start at short and bat fifth against a recently struggling […]

Adalberto Mondesi Swipes Another One

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi appears to be completely unhindered by the separated shoulder that kept him on the Injured List for almost two months. Mondesi stole another base on Tuesday, giving him four in his first two games back. It's perfect timing for fantasy owners since most leagues' playoffs are just getting underway. […]

Scott Kingery Homers For Second Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Cincinnati Tuesday night. It was the second game in a row with a homer for the sophomore and gives him six RBI in his last three games. Kingery has had his ups and downs this season but it's added up to a […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, September 4th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

This is a unique slate and that’s why we’re going to take a different approach here. In fact, we’re going to recommend to cheap pitchers, so that you can get as many elite bats into your lineup as possible.   In terms of weather, it looks like a pretty clean slate with not a whole lot […]