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DJ LeMahieu Makes Most of Yankees Debut
While his team was defeated Saturday afternoon, New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was strong in his first start for the club. The former Colorado Rockies starter played third base and batted ninth. While he made a couple of sharp defensive plays, LeMahieu was just as impressive at the plate, recording two hits including a […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/30/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have four games in the early window and six games on the main slate, with a few in between those. Let's take a look at some options on the entire day so you can have some choices regardless of what slate you are playing. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]
After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: MLB Very Early Season Thoughts
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]
Francisco Lindor Seeking Second Opinion
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) is seeking a second opinion on his acute left ankle sprain from Dr. Robert Anderson in Wisconsin before the team releases an official timetable for his return. Lindor suffered the ankle sprain on Tuesday in a minor league game and will miss more time now. The All-Star shortstop was […]
Astros Targeting Sunday Return For Carlos Correa
The Houston Astros are targeting a Sunday return for shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) in the series finale against the Rays. The All-Star was out for the second straight regular season game on Friday due to a neck strain suffered a week ago. Correa did pre-game drills on Friday but didn't swing a bat. He will […]
Freddy Galvis Drives In Two Runs During Win Over Tigers
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis had a great day at the plate on Friday night as he went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored during a 6-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. He was 0-for-3 with a strikeout on Opening Day. The 29-year-old is more renowned for his defensive capabilities than his […]
Corey Seager Batting Fifth On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is batting fifth on Friday evening against the Diamondbacks. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts cited Seager's past struggles against Arizona southpaw Robbie Ray, whom Seager has 13 strikeouts in 26 career plate appearances against. Roberts also stated, "Outside of today, I don't see him anywhere outside of second or third," […]
Carlos Correa Says He's Close To Returning
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) said he woke up on Friday feeling great and is close to making his season debut. He's out of the lineup for the second straight day, but it sounds like the All-Star shortstop could be back in the lineup as soon as Saturday or Sunday. A back injury sidelined […]
Ketel Marte (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: At first glance, Marte's 2018 season as a whole wouldn't really excite anyone. He did hit a league-high 12 triples and career-high 14 home runs, but he had a pedestrian .260/.332/.437 slash line, 59 RBI and only six stolen bases in 153 games for […]
Kike Hernandez (1B/2B/SS/OF, LAD) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Most avid baseball fans remember Hernandez's 2018 postseason struggles vividly (.122 average, two homers, five walks and 14 K's) in 15 games. Although he played in 145 games during the regular season, he was also a man without a set position, bouncing around at […]
Carlos Correa Still Out Friday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) remains out of the lineup on Friday. Aledmys Diaz will continue to fill in at shortstop and will hit seventh against Rays starter Charlie Morton on Friday. Diaz went 0-for-4 on Opening Day and is a pretty weak DFS play in the second game of the season. Correa continues […]
Jorge Polanco (SS, MIN) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: A late-season surge in 2017 had Polanco rising in the estimation of many fantasy owners last spring. Unfortunately for those who invested in his services, late in spring training it was announced that the Twins' shortstop had tested positive for a banned substance and would […]
Opening Day Observations
When are we going to finally get around to making MLB Opening Day a national holiday? I can tell you the only thing that kept me from calling in sick was the fact that technology allows me to stream live games in HD on my cell phone while I sit at my desk waiting until […]
Elvis Andrus Off To a Blazing-Hot Start
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus collected three hits, including a two-run homer off of Jon Lester, in Thursday's 12-4 home loss against the Chicago Cubs. Apparently Andrus was the only Texas hitter who remember to pack his hitting shoes from spring training, as the rest of the Rangers lineup managed just three other hits. The […]
Adalberto Mondesi Records Two Triples
The 2019 Kansas City Royals squad is going to be one of the fastest teams ever, and shortstop Adalberto Mondesi got it started on Opening Day. Mondesi flew around the bases to leg out not one, but two triples in the first game of the season. One required an instant replay overturned call, but it's […]
Trevor Story Bashes First Home Run
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story ripped a home run in the fifth inning of the Opening Day game against Miami to put the team up by five. The Rockies would eventually finish off the Marlins, and Story's home run was his third career one to come on Opening Day. This ties him for the franchise […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/29/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
After an exciting Opening Day we're back for another day of DFS! We've got one slate on FanDuel that starts at 7:07pm eastern and covers all eight games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/29/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. Tallies Two Knocks In Debut
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-3 in his major league debut Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Tatis made history as the second-youngest player to record a hit in his first at-bat on Opening Day in the past 110 years, squeezing a grounder into left field. He also laid down a bunt […]
Jose Peraza Goes Deep In Opener
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day. Peraza, who will play second base instead of shortstop while Scooter Gennett heals from a groin injury, launched a seventh-inning Jameson Taillon offering over the fence as part […]
Tim Beckham Belts Two More Big Flys
Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham hit a pair of no-doubters in Thursday's game against the Red Sox. Beckham walloped a Chris Sale offering in the second inning and followed that up with another moonshot off the lefty with a runner aboard in the third. Beckham finished the day going 2-for-5 with three RBI and two […]
Javier Baez Goes Deep Twice On Opening Day
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI on Thursday versus the Texas Rangers. Baez finished second to outfielder Christian Yelich for the National League MVP last season and has started strong in 2019. Baez remains one of the better power hitting options at shortstop and is […]
Jean Segura Off To A Good Start For The Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura went 2-for-4 with two runs on two singles for the Phillies on Opening Day. Segura batted out of the two-hole in the lineup. Both of his hits were singles that led to errors and Segura reaching second base. That made it easier for Segura to score and less likely for […]
Trea Turner Steals Three Bases on Opening Day
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-4 and stole three bases in Washington’s 2-0 Opening Day loss to the New York Mets. Turner has been encouraged to run more this season and he definitely obliged in Thursday’s game, an aggression and success rate that his fantasy shareholders hope continues. The shortstop may well be on […]
Ildemaro Vargas Makes Diamondbacks Roster
After suffering an unfortunate injury, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (knee) will miss the entire 2019 season following reconstructive knee surgery. In his place, the club has named infielder Ildemaro Vargas to the Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old has played in 26 major league games over the past two seasons, hitting .250 with eight […]
Carlos Correa Not Playing On Opening Day
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) is not in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday. Correa's neck injury isn't believed to be serious, but it's worth watching. Consider him day-to-day for now. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at the 6 on Thursday against Rays ace Blake Snell and will hit eighth in the order. Diaz […]
Corey Seager Batting Second On Opening Day
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is batting second on Opening Day on Thursday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Seager is making his return after elbow and hip surgeries ended his 2018 very early. In 14 career at-bats against Greinke, Seager is hitting .429 with two home runs and four RBI. Not only is […]
Jorge Polanco Starting Thursday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (arm) is in the lineup for Opening Day on Thursday and is hitting second against Indians starter Corey Kluber. Polanco had been dealing with some arm fatigue as spring training closed, but he never appeared to be in much danger of missing the season opener. His fantasy value in season-long […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. Slots Sixth In Major League Debut
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. will bat sixth on Opening Day in his major league debut. The Padres surprised the league earlier this week by adding Tatis to the major league roster to begin the season. He'll face San Francisco Giants left-handed ace Madison Bumgarner. The 20-year-old will likely get regular starts if […]
Kev's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019
That's GOLD, Jerry! GOLD! RotoSurgeon here with my first ever "gold predictions" piece. Many of you may not be familiar with my work because I have not been with RotoBaller as long as some of my esteemed colleagues. It is reasonable to not trust nor care about what I say because of my lack of […]
Adalberto Mondesi Batting Second Against The White Sox
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi will bat behind Whit Merrifield on Opening Day against Carlos Rodon and the Chicago White Sox. Mondesi has a ton of fantasy hype surrounding him heading into the 2019 campaign. In 75 games last season, the 23-year-old had a .276 average to go along with 14 home runs, 37 […]
