Power Hitting Risers and Fallers for Week 3 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to a new edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. This week, all stats are full season through Monday, April 15th (unless otherwise noted). This is to maximize the sample, but the risers and fallers were selected based on their performance from April 9-15. Such a narrow time frame won't be used going forward, […]

Top 20 Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues (Week 3 Update)

Welcome back to our updated list of the Top 20 impact prospects for 2020. Most minor league teams have now completed a dozen games or so (depending on weather cancellations), so we're starting to see some trends with players off to hot or cold starts. I expect a lot of movement on this list as […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Lindor, Senzel & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 14 games on tap today but we will be focusing on the 10 game main slate starting at 6:35 pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/17/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]

Jean Segura Injures Hamstring Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura left the game early on Tuesday night with a mild left hamstring strain. Segura apparently hurt himself running the bases. He had a double and a run scored in his two plate appearances before leaving and is batting .328 with a homer, five doubles and 10 RBI on the season. […]

Eric Stamets Sent Down By Tribe

The Cleveland Indians optioned shortstop Eric Stamets to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and called up infielder Mike Freeman from Columbus in a corresponding move. Stamets hit just .049 (2-for-48) with two RBI, 24 strikeouts and five walks in 15 games while filling in for Francisco Lindor (calf). Freeman can handle the bat a bit more, […]

Gleyber Torres Rounds Out Impressive Win

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres drilled a solo home run in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's game in the Bronx against the Boston Red Sox. Prior to the blast, he was the only member of the lineup to not record a hit. The 22-year-old is one of the remaining regulars in the lineup […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) took batting practice in the cage and ran on the field on Tuesday, which was his first time running on flat ground since his injury. It's good progress, but you should expect the oft-injured 34-year-old to take his time coming back after missing all of last season and […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not Playing Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Chris Owings will take his place at shortstop and will hit seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. It's a decent matchup, but Owings still isn't a great daily pick after he's started the season hitting a weak .200 (11-for-55) […]

Marlins Option J.T. Riddle, Recall Isaac Galloway

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia in corresponding moves. Riddle had only five hits in his first 32 at-bats (.156) with two homers and three RBI. Miguel Rojas figures to be the team's everyday starter at the 6 going […]

Jorge Polanco Picks Up Three Hits

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run in a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Polanco is off to a fast start this season, hitting .420 with a 1.184 OPS, two homers, seven runs, and four RBI. The veteran shortstop has been hitting second of late […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xwOBA (Week 3)

Welcome back to our weekly Statcast Hitter Analysis series. Each week, I will select a different metric to evaluate surprising names at the top and bottom of the Statcast Leaderboards. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. Just as […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

The 2019 MLB campaign has reached Week 3, and as typically comes with the first month of the season, we find ourselves both befuddled by the surprising starts of some players and desperately awaiting the acceleration of others. With still a limited sample size of AB under each player's belt, it could cause any human […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another big Tuesday is on tap as all 30 teams are in action. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/16/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS lineup picks […]

Javier Baez Picks Up Three Hits On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 3-for-5 on Monday versus the Miami Marlins. Baez also knocked in a run and scored twice. The nice outing raises the shortstop's average to .288 on the season. Baez remains one of the better middle infield options in all formats.

Brock Holt Starting Rehab Assignment Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) said he's starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday and hopes to be activated later this week in the series against the Rays. The 30-year-old has only one hit in 16 at-bats so far with Boston and is more useful for his glove and ability to […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .428 Over Last Four Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has six hits over his last 14 at-bats (.428) as the team prepares to open up a series with the A's on Tuesday. It has been a promising start for the talented shortstop, who has one home run and two doubles over his last four games. Correa is trying to […]

Francisco Lindor Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has been cleared to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus this week. He's been out since Feb. 6 when he initially strained his right calf in preparation for spring training. He sprained his left ankle running the bases in a minor league intrasquad game in spring training. Cleveland […]

Xander Bogaerts The Sole Offensive Provider On Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished with two hits, including his second home run of the season, while driving in all four runs of a 4-0 victory over Baltimore on Sunday. The 26-year-old has been on fire to start the year, slashing .308/.413/.519 with two homers, eight runs batted in and 10 runs scored. […]

The Cut List (Week 3) - Time to Let Go?

We're now midway through April, and your trigger finger may be getting a bit itchy. The baseball season is only a couple weeks old, however, and with more than 90% of the season to go it is still really early. Most teams had played about eight games through last weekend, and now that number is […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 3

Week three is upon us and madness has officially ensued. Daniel Vogelbach is a hot waiver add and the Yankees are starting a Triple-A roster. Left is right and down is west. The early season struggles to hop on the train before it leaves a particular station is always interesting to watch. Everyone wants the […]

Jorge Polanco (SS, MIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Polanco has quietly been one of the hottest hitters in the league, boasting an excellent .372/.417/.721(!) slash line with a pair of home runs and six runs scored. While that pace obviously won't last, Polanco looked solid after coming back from an 80-game […]

Freddy Galvis (2B/SS, TOR) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: April makes for strange bedfellows. Case in point, we're seriously putting Freddy Galvis forward as a viable mixed-league option. Though it may not last, the veteran has been scorching the ball in the early going, with a .395/.435/.744 line, four home runs, and 16 […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Be Sent Down, Eric Sogard Coming Up

The Toronto Blue Jays will send infielder Lourdes Gurriel to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and call up infielder Eric Sogard in a corresponding move. Gurriel hit just .175 with seven hits and no home runs while striking out 12 times and walking just thrice in 44 plate appearances to begin the season. The 25-year-old has […]

Marcus Semien Posts Three More Hits On Sunday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien collected two singles, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 road loss against the Texas Rangers to bump his average up to .338. Semien and leadoff hitter Robbie Grossman did a good job setting the table, each posting at least two hits. Semien has now hit […]

Elvis Andrus Produces Another Multi-Hit Game

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus finished 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 comeback victory against the Oakland Athletics, just missing the cycle by a double. He moves into sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time list for triples (45), breaking a tie with Ruben Sierra. He […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Moving On Up

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. swatted a solo home run in the fifth inning of Sunday's afternoon game at Arizona, his fifth of the season. The game is tied 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth. He is tied for the second-most home runs by a player 20 years or younger over his […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Sunday Night

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night. Johan Camargo will play the 6 and bat sixth against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Camargo has only four hits in his first 22 at-bats (.182) of the season and is facing one of the best pitchers in baseball this evening. […]

Brock Holt Needs Rehab Assignment Before Returning

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) will visit with a doctor in Boston on Tuesday and will likely require a few minor league rehab games before being activated from the injured list. Holt is eligible to return on Monday, but he will need more time than that. If all goes well in his rehab […]

Niko Goodrum On The Bench Again

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum (illness) is out the lineup again on Sunday as the Tigers take on Jose Berrios and the Twins. Goodrum has been a bright spot in the Tigers lineup, batting .293/.420/.512 through 13 games thus far. He should be back in there soon, which is good news for both fantasy […]