Roman Quinn Set For Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Roman Quinn’s extensive injury history took another hit on Monday when the club announced he’d undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right middle finger. The 25-year-old outfielder, who was recently given some time at shortstop, has dealt with a series of injuries over the past seven years, including […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Jean Segura Putting Up .346 Average In May

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura is second on the team with 33 runs driven in heading into Tuesday night's series opener against the A's. Segura continues to be one of the most consistent offensive forces for the Mariners and is hitting .346 in the month of May. He especially is getting it done with runners […]

Miguel Rojas Homers Twice in Marlins Loss Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had his first career multi-home run performance on Sunday afternoon, finishing 3-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in the loss to the Braves. Sunday's performance brings Rojas to seven home runs on the year — or three more than he hit in his previous four […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/21/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a short nine-game slate on Monday. Two games have an over/under of at least nine total runs. Five teams are heavy favorites (-185): STL, MIN, NYY, LAD, and WSH. However, while you would think pitching would be loaded, the player pool isn't elite. On a positive note, weather shouldn't be an issue for Monday. […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is starting to garner a bit of love from fantasy owners, as he has a hit in four of the last five games. However, an ownership rate in the single digits has him bringing up the rear […]

Toronto Options Richard Urena To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned infielder Richard Urena back to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced on Sunday. Urena has already had two short stints in the Major Leagues this season, and will likely have more before the season is over. Across 19 plate appearances for Toronto, Urena is slashing .278/.278/.444 with one home run, […]

Trevor Story Lights Up SF

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is in the midst of a miniature hot streak as he doubled and singled in a couple runs on Sunday. Story has now hit safely in five straight games, and he continues to rack up extra-base hits. He’s also showing improvement across the board as his 10.2% walk rate is […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As usual with Monday's, we have a smaller slate on FanDuel tonight. The pitching options are rather slim given some tough matchups, but there are several stacking options availableas a result. The Yankees stand out as the most obvious and will presumably be exceptionally chalky. Some other options to consider also include the Cardinals and […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 22

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Brandon Crawford (SS, SF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: On the heels of a putrid April, San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has been one of May’s hottest hitters. Since the calendar flipped, he is slashing an absurd .449/.459/.652, with nine multi-hit games (including five with at least three hits). That […]

Johan Camargo (2B/3B/SS, ATL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Last 7 days: two runs, zero HR, three RBI, .278 AVG Atlanta Braves infielder Johan Camargo has the job at third base in Atlanta with the team releasing Jose Bautista. He also has a .278 batting average, two runs scored, and three […]

Daniel Robertson (2B/SS/3B, TB) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson had a strong weekend that kept him on the fantasy radar. A pair of home runs over the weekend boosted Robertson’s season line to .273/.424/.473. As the gaudy OBP indicates, Robertson has drawn a ton of […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Watch List

We’re heading into week eight of the fantasy baseball season and so far we’ve built a pretty extensive watch list on both the hitting and pitching sides. This week is no different as we add a number of potentially impact bats and some intriguing arms to the mix. You’ll also notice some repeats who have […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

DJ LeMahieu is the latest injury casualty in the middle infield. The Rockies’ second baseman has hit the disabled list for the second time already this year, this time with a sprained thumb. If the current rate holds, middle infielders will be extinct by August. (cue depressing photo montage set to Sarah MacLachlan) Every Monday […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko is in a position to get more playing time. He has been playing in place of Matt Carpenter recently, and he has done well. After shortstop Paul DeJong suffered a broken hand injury after taking a […]

First Multi-Homer Game For Amed Rosario

For those waiting for New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario to make an impact, Sunday may be a day to remember. In a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Rosario finished 2-for-3 with two home runs. The two longballs were his first two dingers of the season, and it marked the first multi-homer outing of […]

Javier Baez Picks Up Three Hits Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez went 3-for-4 Sunday. Baez hit his 11th home run and also scored a run. Baez is having a career year and remains one of the more talented second baseman in the game.

Didi Gregorius Out Again Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is sitting for the second straight day on Sunday against the Royals. After getting off to an unsustainable hot start, Gregorius has been slumping hard in May with a slash line of .109/.155/.145. The Yankees are giving him some time off to clear his head and get back into […]

Chris Taylor Out Of Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop and outfielder Chris Taylor (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Nationals. Taylor played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break. After last season's solid performance, Taylor has hit a disappointing .242 so far this season. However, he has started to turn things around, […]

Jose Peraza Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. Peraza played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break. Peraza has been ice cold in his last 15 games, hitting a mere .159 with a .185 on-base percentage and a .190 slugging percentage. Hopefully, the […]

Addison Russell Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Reds. Russell played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break today. The 24-year-old should return to the lineup on Tuesday for a tough series against the Indians but gets a more favorable matchup in the following […]

Xander Bogaerts Out Of Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Orioles. He will receive a two-day rest with the Red Sox not playing again until Tuesday. Bogaerts has been solid this season, hitting .301 with six home runs and 24 runs batted in. He should be out of lineups […]

Digging Deeper: Week 8 AL/NL Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As we enter Week 8, we're getting closer and closer to panic time. If you've been ravaged by injuries like me, waiver wire pickups might not cut it anymore. Don't wait too long to go out on the trade market and fill some holes on your team. Remember, it's a long season, […]

Addison Russell Resting Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will rest Sunday versus the Reds. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and bat seventh. Russell has been one of the more frustrating players to own for fantasy owners as he has been all or nothing all season, but has improved over the past two weeks.

Trading Up - Andrelton Simmons

In this column, I'll dive into the profile of a player who could be considered a valuable trade asset and give recommendations of how to approach a potential deal in fantasy baseball leagues. After a strong first quarter of the season, Andrelton Simmons’ stock has skyrocketed as owners try to judge his value after articles […]

Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Average Home Run Distance

Home run distance is often bandied about as a stat meant inspire awe for today's most prolific sluggers. Upper deck moonshots and splashes in McCovey's Cove are quite possibly the most entertaining moments to watch for casual fans, but fantasy baseball owners reap no benefit for additional distance reached. Simply put, a homer is a […]

The Cut List (Week 8): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 8 of the Cut List. I’m continuing the standard league viable cut trend that I’ve been rolling with for a few weeks. I think my pitching cut suggestions have fared rather well over the past few weeks (Danny Duffy, Jeff Samardzija, Sonny Gray, Jacob Faria), but the hitters I’ve highlighted lately are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We’ve got an 11 game featured slate this Sunday, and it is dominated by NL East pitchers. Four of the five highest priced pitchers on this slate play for teams in the NL East. Sorry Wei-Yin Chen, we don’t want to play you today. But we do want to build our lineup around two of […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 21

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]