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Sean Newcomb Saddled With No-Decision Despite Solid Outing
Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb allowed two runs on four hits across seven innings of work during a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon. He struck out two batters while walking two. The 25-year-old was in line for the victory, but Arodys Vizcaino vultured the win after blowing a save opportunity. Newcomb […]
Dansby Swanson (SS, ATL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: The first overall pick in the 2015 draft hasn't lived up to the offensive hype in his first two full seasons in Atlanta and hit just .238/.304/.395 with 14 home runs, 59 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 136 games in 2018. There was […]
The Cut List (Week 2) - Time to Let Go?
Although we are only one week into the baseball season, some of the players you may have drafted in the mid-to-late rounds of standard 10 and 12-teamers are probably not quite working out. Because you didn't spend too much draft capital on them, you don't have to worry about sunk costs and you can, if […]
Week 2 Waiver Wire Watch List
As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]
H2H Category Streamers - Week 2 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 […]
Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2
Happy baseball season to all our diamond-dwelling RotoBallers! For the past five months, we’ve settled for pass interferences, technical fouls and busted brackets but now it’s time to pull up our stirrups for summer’s pastime. One week into the season, the clouds of Opening Day fireworks are starting to subside, and it’s time to begin […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/8/19): MLB DFS Lineups
What's up RotoBallers! Welcome back to another fun-filled Monday of DFS action and our daily fantasy baseball analysis. Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern, covering eight games. There's also three other slates: and express, late night, and after hours. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]
Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 2
Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/8 - 4/15. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]
Closers and Saves Report - Week 1 Waiver Wire
Welcome back, baseball. We missed you. Your offseason was mostly boring, so here's hoping you make up for it with a great season. So far, you're off to a good start. Okay, enough. Closers and Saves Report is back for another year of looking over all of the important bullpen news of the week. With […]
Top 20 Impact Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues
Prospect ranking is similar to picking stocks to invest in. With both areas of focus, you have to consider a number of variables, including overall long-term value, as well as how quickly you want or need a return. Investment advisors will often analyze an investor’s risk appetite to help choose the right investments. If you have […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/7/19): MLB DFS Lineups
After a double-slate on Saturday, we have one large Sunday slate. These are some of my favorite slates because it pushes ownership around, and significantly lessens chalk. It also allows for multiple ways to construct lineups in both cash games and tournaments. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/7/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
What's up RotoBallers! Welcome back to another fun-filled Sunday of DFS action and our daily fantasy baseball analysis. We've got two slates on FanDuel today: the main slate and the all day slate, which both start at 1:05pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]
Josh Donaldson Not In Lineup On Saturday
Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson will be on the bench for Saturday's matchup against Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Donaldson has had a modest start to his first season with the Braves, posting a .154/.290/.154 slash line to go along with four runs scored and no RBI. Johan Camargo will start at third […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a full day of games but they are split into an early slate and a late slate, so I'll bring a few options from each slate. There is no super expensive pitcher on the slate, so you can look elsewhere if you want to spend down. In this article, I will be providing […]
Kevin Gausman Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings In 2019 Debut
Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman was stellar on Friday afternoon, tossing seven shutout innings during a 4-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He allowed two hits, two walks and struck out seven batters. Gausman posted a 5-3 record with a 2.87 ERA and 1.14 WHIP for the Braves in 2018 after being acquired in a […]
Ronald Acuna Blasts Two-Run Shot In Win Over Marlins
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during a 4-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Acuna has had a quiet start to the season, posting a .167 average, two HRs, and four RBI through 24 at-bats. The 21-year-old phenom is set to be a fantasy stud for […]
Kevin Gausman Activated To Start Friday
The Atlanta Braves are activating starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) from the injured list in order for him to make his season debut against the Marlins. The 28-year-old threw 90 pitches in a minor league start last Saturday without complications after he fought through shoulder soreness in spring camp. Gausman had a 2.87 ERA with […]
Mike Foltynewicz Looks Good In Rehab Start
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) gave up no hits and only two baserunners in five scoreless innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. He struck out two and walked two and didn't show any issues with his right elbow. Folty's fastball velocity ranged between 92-96 mph. He's expected to make […]
A.J. Minter Activated, Bryse Wilson Sent Down
The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher A.J. Minter (shoulder) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned starting pitcher Bryse Wilson to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Minter filled in nicely for Arodys Vizcaino in the ninth-inning role in the second half last season and recorded 15 saves. There's a good chance he'll be […]
Top Prospect News For Week 1
Baseball is back! Opening Day of the 2019 MLB slate came and went last week, but now we have the start of the minor league season to look forward to this week. Fantasy owners, especially those in dynasty/keeper leagues, are always looking for the next young stud prospect that might be a difference-maker at the […]
Prospects Stock Watch for Week 1 of Fantasy Baseball
The first week of baseball has seen disappointments and surprises abound, but none more than looking to early rookie performances. From players not expected to make the team playing key roles, to players not being held down due to service time, this is a great time to jump into the waiver wire to grab those […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/5/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We've got three slates to choose from on Friday - the main slate starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers eight games. I'll be featuring players across all three slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/5/2019. The lineup picks will range from some […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/5/19 - Monkey Knife Fight
Early in the baseball season, there are lots of trends to track as you try to find the best value plays on Monkey Knife Fight. One of the factors to keep in mind is that we are still dealing with very small samples right now. So, even if players like Mookie Betts and Charlie Blackmon […]
Ender Inciarte Getting Night Off, Johan Camargo Starts
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Johan Camargo will draw the start in left field in his place and is hitting sixth against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester. Camargo is hitless in his four 2019 at-bats so far, but this will be his first start of the season. […]
Braves, Ronald Acuna Finalizing Extension
The Atlanta Braves and outfielder Ronald Acuna are finalizing an eight-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to league sources. The deal also includes two options for $17 million apiece with a $10 million buyout on each option. The trend of young superstars signing extensions with their clubs continues. Acuna, just 21 years old, […]
Engel's Angles - Darvish's Struggles, Alcantara's Breakout and More
Each week, I will be bringing you my latest insights from around the Fantasy world. For now, I will be gathering storylines from around Major League Baseball. This week, we look at very early results and how some intangibles and health issues can factor in overall outlooks for spotlighted players. Is it too early to […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with eight day games with first pitch between 12:35 p.m. and 4:07 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:10 p.m., and five games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups
This is an extremely odd slate for the day. There are 14 total games, but DraftKings currently has two five game slates. With that being said, they have a 14 game "All Day" slate, and I'll be writing up the plays for that slate. That way, we get a few plays from every slate. In […]
Ozzie Albies Picks Up Three Hits In Thrashing Of The Cubs
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 3-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk, and an RBI during an 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The 22-year-old now has a .429 average through his first four games of the season. Albies had a solid fantasy campaign in 2018, slashing .261/.305/.442 with 24 […]
Sean Newcomb Pitches Four Scoreless Innings In 2019 Debut
Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb tossed four shutout innings, striking out three batters and walking four, during an 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The biggest issue for Newcomb was his control, as he needed 91 pitches to get through four-plus innings. Newcomb was a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners in 2018, […]
