Week 18 Waiver Wire - Catcher

With the second half of baseball now in full swing, teams are doing their best to make a late season playoff push. As the trade deadline approaches, teams around the league will drastically change as they do their best to try and win the World Series. As the MLB landscape changes, so will Fantasy Baseball. […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - RP Trade Candidates (Week 17)

Welcome back to Rotoballer's series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. We've rolled over the All-Star break and the trade deadline is fast approaching. With […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 17 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season is already nearing the beginning of August, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Matt Andriese

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for catcher Michael Perez and pitcher Brian Shaffer. Perez has played in Triple A this season, while Shaffer is still in the lower minor leagues. Andriese has a 4.07 ERA in 27 games and could be a useful piece to the Diamondbacks […]

Diamondbacks Showing Interest In Keone Kela, Jose Leclerc

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown interest in Texas Rangers relief pitchers Keone Kela and Jose Leclerc, according to sources. Kela blew his first save of the season just the other day, but both he and Leclerc have been lights-out otherwise and would surely bolster Arizona's bullpen as they try to either win the National League […]

Jake Lamb Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb will be out of the lineup on Wednesday. It's not a big surprise that Lamb will take a seat, as the Cubs will have lefty Jon Lester on the mound. Chris Owings will slot in at third base, but is a low end option in daily leagues. Expect Lamb […]

Steven Souza Jr. Reaches Base Five Times Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Cubs. Souza also reached base after being hit by a pitch. Souza has been on fire of late, collecting three hits in two of his last three games. The hot streak has raised his […]

Clay Buchholz Strong In Return From Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Clay Buchholz (oblique) pitched well Tuesday, giving up just one run on six hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings against the Cubs. Buchholz struck out five in his return from the DL. He now carries a 2.38 ERA through eight starts this season to go along with an excellent 36:9 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/18): MLB DFS Lineup

There are 12 total games today, but they are broken into two slates. There is an eight game early slate and a four game late slate. This article will focus around the early slate, as there are significantly more options to choose from on that slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

Clay Buchholz Activated From Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz has been activated from the disabled list and will start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Matt Koch was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Buchholz was out of action for a month with an oblique strain, but now appears ready to go. He has pitched to an […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Interested In Rangers Relievers

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly interested in acquiring Texas Rangers relief pitchers Keone Kela and Jose Leclerc. The Diamondbacks' bullpen currently ranks third in the MLB with a 2.97 ERA, so the team is just looking to bolster the unit for a potential postseason run. Kela, who has functioned as the Rangers closer this season, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Smashes Solo HR Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Cubs. The home run broke a mini-slump for Goldschmidt, who hadn't collected an extra-base hit in seven games prior to Monday's contest. Goldy now leads Arizona with 22 home runs and 53 RBI after his slow start […]

Patrick Corbin Picks Up Win Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (7-4) earned the victory Monday night, going seven strong innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out nine. It was a solid bounce-back performance from Corbin, who surrendered four runs in his last start. Corbin continues to post one of the best strikeout-to-walk ratios in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/18): MLB DFS Lineup

We have a monster 14-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 […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 17

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 […]

Zach Britton Garnering Interest From Diamondbacks

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton just continues to attract suitors. After Brad Hand and Jeurys Familia both found new homes, Britton has become the most attractive bullpen arm on the trade market. The Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers have all been linked to Britton, and now the Arizona Diamondbacks can […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?

Due to a combination of harder throwers and hitters focusing on hitting for power, strikeouts are at an all-time high in baseball. For pitchers, this is an ideal trend. The ability to generate swings and misses is the most important skill to possess, as it's the only true way to control what happens after the […]

Nick Ahmed Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. Ahmed's offseason adjustments to his swing have paid off in the power department, as his 37 extra base hits places him sixth among qualified shortstops. However, his .231 average makes it difficult for […]

Zack Greinke Dominates Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (11-5) was outstanding Sunday afternoon, giving up one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 13 over eight innings against the Rockies. The effort was Greinke's second consecutive gem, which has lowered his season ERA to 3.05. Since June 23rd, Greinke has surrendered just four runs in […]

Clay Buchholz Will Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique) will return from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Cubs. Buchholz has been way better than anyone could've expected for Arizona this year, going 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 7.2 K/9 over seven starts. If he continues to pitch anywhere near that level […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/22/18)

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 22nd). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]

The Cut List (Week 17): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 17 of the Cut List. This week I took a peek at Ender Inciarte, Jake Lamb, Carlos Santana, and Jurickson Profar. All four players should be cut in all shallow standard leagues. Each player listed in the “better options” section will serve you better in the long run, so don’t gloss over […]

Week 16 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 16! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 16, and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's so good to have DFS back! We got our toes wet with a nice 14 game Main slate last night, and the MLB scheduling gods have blessed us with a slate today that has most teams playing under the lights. Eleven games make up the Main slate, and I'll be focusing my picks to […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 17

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Shelby Miller Could Be Moved To Bullpen Upon Return

The Arizona Diamondbacks have considered moving starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) to the bullpen when he returns from injury. Miller is currently shut down with right elbow inflammation and there is no timetable for his return. Miller has not looked good in 2018, pitching to a 0-4 record with a 11.40 ERA and a 19/5 […]

Clay Buchholz Expected To Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique), who was scheduled to throw around 75 to 80 pitches with High-A Visalia on Thursday, is expected to rejoin the rotation on Tuesday against the Cubs in place of starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow). Buchholz has been a nice surprise for Arizona this year, going 2-1 with a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I do enjoy the All-Star break, but forgive me for wanting it to end almost the second the final pitch is thrown in the All-Star game. Waiting for regular season games to come back in the dead of summer is no fun. I honestly had no idea what to do with myself Wednesday and Thursday. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

I hope you were able to enjoy the small break from baseball DFS, where you could sleep in, enjoy the outside, and spend time with your family, until the marathon of a second half begins. Now, it’s time to buckle down and grind for the rest of the season. We have 14 games in our […]

Shelby Miller Suffers No Further Damage To UCL

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) suffered no new damage to his UCL, according to a recent MRI. Miller has been out of action since June 11. When he has been in action, it hasn't been good as Miller holds a 0-4 record with a 11.40 ERA and a 19/7 K/BB ratio in 2018. He hasn't […]