Week 4 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We're now in "late April" and can start to talk ourselves into hot or cold starts being for real, including the juicy baseballs that are destroying pitchers! Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 4. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

Time flies when you're having fun, but it's important to remember that we're still in the first month of a six-month odyssey. Difficult as it may be to watch your team struggle out of the gate, you might just be making matters worse by doing something drastic to your roster. That doesn't mean you can't […]

The Cut List (Week 4) - Time to Let Go?

We're past the 10% mark of the season now for this, April's penultimate Cut List. That still doesn't mean free rein to chop off your roster anyone you don't like, but samples are only increasing, playing time divisions becoming clearer, injuries piling up. That said, the Watch-Out list of players to keep for now won't […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 4 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes to get 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

In today's slate, we need to focus on the weather, as we had two postponements on Friday. The good news is that we don't have as much rain in the forecast for Saturday but we still have games with questionable forecasts. Those include the ATL-CLE, KAN-NYY and CWS-DET matchups. Keep an eye on all of […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 3 Waiver Wire

Only Week 3 and we're already looking at a pretty wild season, bullpen-wise at least. We have our first "out for the season" injury for a team's closer, and we have a legitimate top closer back on the mound after coming off the injured list. And also: Craig Kimbrel. Week 3 brought bat flips, petulant […]

Deeper NL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 3

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 […]

Mike Soroka Has Strong Outing In 2019 Debut

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka allowed one run on four hits in five innings of work during a 4-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon. He walked two batters while striking out six. The Canadian right-hander is the Braves top prospect and is ranked 23rd overall, per MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old is capable […]

Freddie Freeman Blasts Solo Home Run In Loss

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hit a solo shot in the eighth inning of Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Freeman was 1-for-3 with a strikeout. The 29-year-old is now carrying a .324 average with two home runs, nine RBI, and 14 walks through 65 at-bats. He is one of the best fantasy […]

Josh Donaldson Resting Against Arizona

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Johan Camargo will start at the hot corner and is hitting second against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver. Camargo is hitting just .233 (7-for-30) with a home run and 10 RBI on the year, but while he doesn't have a ton […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 10 games on tap today, with the action starting at 12:10 PM. We will dive into games from both the Early and Main Slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/18/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Touki Toussaint Starting Friday

The Atlanta Braves have slotted in Mike Soroka to start Thursday, meaning Touki Toussaint's start has been pushed back a day to Friday. The 22-year-old Haitian-American has made one appearance this season, going six innings and allowing just four hits and no earned runs out of the bullpen. With Sean Newcomb in the minor leagues, […]

Arodys Vizcaino's Season Is Over

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday to repair his labrum and remove scar tissue. Vizcaino's shoulder issues date back to last season, when he was relieved of his closing duties by A.J. Minter, who now gains a bunch of fantasy value for the remainder of the season. Chad Sobotka […]

Mike Soroka To Start Against Arizona Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in order to make the start on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Soroka, the team's top prospect and No. 23 overall per MLB Pipeline, had a 3.86 ERA and 0.64 WHIP while striking out 10 and walking one in his first two […]

Brian McCann Back From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Brian McCann (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Alex Jackson to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. McCann, 35, had four hits in his 14 at-bats with no home runs before his injury. His ceiling at this point in his career is very low, and […]

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 […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Toussaint, Cease, Manning

All eyes continue to be on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 overall prospect, as he works his way back from an oblique strain in spring training. The 20-year-old looks to be fully healthy and is now slashing .360/.448/.560 with a homer and six RBI in seven games for High-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. It […]

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 […]

Mike Foltynewicz To Make Another Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) will make another rehab start in the minor leagues this weekend. Folty was hit hard in his rehab start on Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett, so he'll get another turn this weekend before hopefully making his season debut after that. The 27-year-old had a breakout year in 2018 with […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

The catching position in fantasy baseball has become a dried-up talent pool in recent seasons. The 2019 season has pumped a few gallons of skill and fantasy competence back into the tank as we are entering some better weather here in mid-April. With early injuries at the position and some underperforming bats not impressing owners, […]

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their heated rivalry, and winds will be gusting from home plate to […]

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 […]

Jonny Venters Placed On Injured List

Atlanta Braves reliever Jonny Venters was placed on the injured list Monday as he deals with a calf strain. The veteran has made six appearances out of the bullpen this season, recording a hold but allowing six runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. Venters, 34, spent six years out of the majors facing a […]

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/15/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate on FanDuel starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/15/2019. 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 […]

Touki Toussaint To Stay In Rotation For Now

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint will remain in the starting rotation for now, manager Brian Snitker said. Toussaint came on for the ineffective Sean Newcomb on Saturday and allowed just one unearned run, four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over six innings, throwing 53 of his 85 pitches for strikes. Newcomb has […]

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. […]

Arodys Vizcaino Lands On Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 11. Relievers Jacob Webb and Dan Winkler were recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. This means that Minter should be the primary closer for Atlanta for however long Vizcaino is on […]

Sean Newcomb Sent To Minors, Touki Toussaint's Stock Rises

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Newcomb had a nightmare outing against the Mets on Saturday, allowing five hits and four earned runs in just 1 1/3 frames. He has a 4.38 ERA with eight walks and five strikeouts in his three outings this year. Newcomb must find […]