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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The phrase "Get 'Em While They're Hot" feels cruel this weekend, as I'm writing from the beaches of Belmar, New Jersey. Maybe I'm just a pampered nit, but the sun is attacking from all sides. At least the ocean is a stone's throw away, […]

Zack Greinke Pitches Well in D-Backs Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke had another strong start on Saturday, but a shaky effort by the bullpen cost him the win. For the second time in his last three starts, Greinke pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts, as he allowed two runs on six hits and a walk against Milwaukee. There really isn't much […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

We're almost in August, which means that some owners will inevitably abandon their teams as they turn their attention to football season. This is, on balance, an unfortunate development - nobody should be that guy - but one benefit to those of us who follow through on our season-long commitment is that competition for waiver […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, July 21st 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - July 21st 2019

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 21st, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, July 20th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday sees another split slate, but once again with a heavy lean towards the evening. The 10 game slate in the evening is the featured slate on DraftKings and s therefore where our attentions will fall. The Dodgers are absolutely massive favorites on this slate against the Marlins, but Clayton Kershaw is always an expensive […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (7/20/19)

Welcome to the Saturday, July 20th edition of RotoBaller's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. Last Week's Picks: 3-1 (75.0%) +155 Year-to-Date: 17-15 (53.1%) +112 In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for […]

Jon Duplantier Activated, Optioned to Minors

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Duplantier was activated, but optioned to Triple-A Reno following his activation from the injured list. He's pitched decent in both the starting rotation and bullpen for the D-Backs this season. He shouldn't be in the minors for too long, […]

Taylor Clarke Activated, Starting Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke (back) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He'll draw the start against the Milwaukee Brewers, but shouldn't be used in most fantasy leagues. Clarke heads into this start with a 6.21 ERA on the year. He's not expected to have much success against the Milwaukee […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 17 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Merrill Kelly Shines in Diamondbacks Loss

Despite the team's loss on Thursday night, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly put together his best start in five weeks against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kelly allowed one run on three hits with six strikeouts over seven innings against Milwaukee, and did not factor into the decision. Kelly has had an up-and-down season to say the […]

Merrill Kelly in a Tough Spot Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly won't have an easy matchup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kelly has been respectable this season for the D-backs, posting a 7-9 record with a 3.93 ERA. Unfortunately, the righty isn't much of a strikeout pitcher, and he will need to miss bats against a dangerous Brewers lineup. However, […]

Carson Kelly Leaves the Yard Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly had another productive day at the plate Wednesday in a win over the Texas Rangers. Kelly went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored. The home run was Kelly's 11th to go along with a solid .272 batting average. At an extremely thin catching position, you […]

Jake Lamb Collects Two Hits Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, two walks and two runs scored on Wednesday in a win over the Texas Rangers. Lamb had gotten off to a slow start this season before an injury derailed him for several months. However, in his last seven games, Lamb is hitting […]

Eduardo Escobar Cracks Two Homers Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar had a big day at the plate Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Escobar went 2-for-7 with two home runs and five RBI in the 19-4 victory. The veteran infielder now has 21 home runs this year and still sports an impressive .290 average. It's possible that his first-half power surge […]

Robbie Ray Earns Win Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray notched an easy victory on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Ray went six innings, allowing four runs on six hits to go along with seven strikeouts. The D-backs offense provided the southpaw with 17 runs of support en route to a 19-4 victory. The win for Ray was his eighth, […]

Rest-of-Season Third Base Rankings (Midseason Update)

The All-Star break has come and gone, as we now find ourselves on the downward portion of this roller-coaster ride. As we race towards the finish line, we here at RotoBaller felt it best to equip you for the journey ahead with a second-half, Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday July 18th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 18th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 18th 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday July 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 17th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Alex Young Shines Against Rangers

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Alex Young improved to 3-0 on Tuesday night as he allowed just one run against the Texas Rangers. Young allowed the lone run on three hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings. The strikeout rate is low as he owns a 6.3 K/9 over 18 2/3 innings, […]

Rest-of-Season Relief Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)

The trade deadline approaches and bullpen speculation is running rampant, with the battle for saves likely deciding which spot on the podium you'll stand on. We here at RotoBaller want to give you the inside track for a successful second half with a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 16 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to the All-Star Break edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, July 15 (unless otherwise noted). It's only been a few days since the All-Star Break concluded, but some hitters have already heated up. Others were starting before the hiatus and have continued to. And some have […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)

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

Ketel Marte Continues Hot Streak Against Texas

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte continued to swing a hot bat on Tuesday, as he finished 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in the win over Texas. Marte is now hitting .422 over the last 30 days with seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, 13 runs scored and eight RBI. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 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 […]

Jarrod Dyson Breaks Hitless Streak in D-Backs Win

After entering Tuesday 0-for-13 over his last three games, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in the win against Texas. Dyson also picked up his 21st steal of the season, moving him into a tie for fourth in the majors and one steal behind National […]

Brewers Looking at Robbie Ray

MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are now also showing interest in Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray. That makes at least four teams now looking at Ray, as reports surfaced Monday that the Phillies, Yankees and Astros are interested in the 27-year-old lefty. Ray is 7-6 this year with a 3.81 […]

Rest-of-Season Second Base Rankings (Midseason Update)

The second half of the fantasy baseball season is here and the playoff push is on. RotoBaller's expert staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year in order to give you the most up-to-date advice. Rankers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition […]