Ronald Acuna's MRI Results Expected Monday Afternoon

The Atlanta Braves do not expect the results of outfielder Ronald Acuna's (knee) MRI until Monday afternoon. The dynamic young outfielder injured his leg after running to first base Sunday. Acuna has a .779 OPS with five homers since being called up from Triple-A. The Braves and fantasy owners will have to hope for the […]

Updated Third Base Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball (almost a third of the way now), so our premier staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We've been going around the diamond over the last few days and now it's time to turn our attention to […]

Week 9 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 9! 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 9, which […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 28

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 […]

Kurt Suzuki (C, ATL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: The return of Tyler Flowers saw a drop in the ownership of Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki, as he is been playing every other game. He is still among the league leaders in home runs at catcher and other categories, so it […]

Luiz Gohara (SP, ATL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: It is not official that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara will make to starts in Week 9, but it is likely that he is a two-start pitcher. In his first start of 2018, he pitched four innings and struck out six Phillies. […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

The Corner Store is open! It is week nine and there are still so many good options on the waiver wire. Continue to stay fluid with your lineup and ride the hot hand. Don't get attached. However, make a decision and initiate movement to get that player. Do not let someone else grab them while […]

Sean Newcomb Not Effective As Braves Lose To Boston

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb, a native of Brockton, Mass., didn’t have a good homecoming. He lasted only three innings, throwing 88 pitches in that span. He struck out four and walked four while giving up three runs. He’ll next face the Mets, who have been scuffling, so he’s a good start.

Dansby Swanson Has Good Day In Loss To Boston

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is getting back into the groove after missing time with an injury. He went 2-for-4 on Saturday with a two-run homer off Drew Pomeranz. Alas, it was not enough as the Braves fell, 8-6. He’s worth a start at either short or utility.

Nick Markakis Stays Hot, Doubles Twice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis doubled twice in the Braves' 8-6 loss on Saturday to the Boston Red Sox. Markakis was 2-for-4, scoring a run and driving one in. He is now on an eight game hitting streak. The 34-year old is having an amazing season to this point and his average has been brought […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Homer In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit his fifth home run of the season in the Braves' 8-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday. Acuna hit his solo homer off of Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. He added two singles and finished 3-for-5. The young phenom was slumping a bit coming into the game, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate today with eight games starting at 4 pm and then a six-game slate starting at 7 pm. Both slates offer some good options at pitching, along with some offenses you want to go after. The night slate has Coors Field on it, so you should be trying to get some exposure […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 27

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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 9

Thanks to Memorial Day weekend, we have 16 games on Monday (NYM/ATL doubleheader). That’s important because it significantly increases the amount of two-start streamers available to our player pool. Last week, we provided gems like Nick Pivetta (7 IP, 0 ER, and 7 K in first start) and German Marquez (7 IP, 1 ER, and […]

Updated Second Base Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our crack staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. Let's take a closer look at the second base rankings. Second base has been an interesting position this season. There have been some impressive performances from the […]

Nick Markakis Drives In Only Braves Runs In Loss To Boston

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis didn't let switching outfield positions with Ronald Acuna faze him on Friday night. He drove in two runs to make it 34 RBI on the season. The two people he plated were the only runs Atlanta could muster as they lost, 6-2. Markakis has been hitting out of his mind […]

Julio Teheran Gives Up Two Homers In Loss To Boston

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran didn't have TOO terrible a start Friday night. He went six innings and gave up three runs. Problem was, he gave up two homers and also walked three. The Atlanta bats could only muster two runs, so Teheran was saddled with the loss. He's now got a 4.20 ERA […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 26

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 […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Catchers

The recent 80-game suspension of Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo for violating the Joint Drug Agreement caused a seismic shift in terms of add/drops at the position. Seriously, I looked at "Transaction Trends" on Yahoo! and enough people had dropped him recently to fill up a basketball arena. OK, maybe to two-thirds capacity. Still, […]

Christian Villanueva (3B, SD) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva has a hit in four of his eight games, but has made the most of his opportunities. He has hit three home runs in that time span and has knocked in two runs in four of […]

Albies vs Acuña – Comparing Young Fantasy Phenoms

No, this isn’t an article analyzing which player has the more uncommon first name in the storied 115-year history of the MLB – Ronald is rarer than Ozzie, by a tally of five to nine for those who are wondering. This article is about taking a stand on one of the Braves two ultra-talented young […]

Brad Ziegler (RP, MIA) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Ziegler appears to have righted the ship and is still the closer for the Marlins. After imploding against the Braves on May 20 (allowing four runs in 2/3 of an inning), he has had two scoreless appearances. […]

Caleb Smith (SP, MIA) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith threw his first quality start of the month against the Mets on May 22 and is one of the better deep sleepers in baseball. Smith allowed one run on three hits in 6 2/3 innings against […]

Ryan Yarbrough (SP, TB) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough has turned in two very strong appearances for the Rays (allowing two earned runs in 13 1/3 innings and striking out 12 batters), but did not receive a quality start for either. The Rays' utilizing […]

Updated Relief Pitcher Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our crack staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We looked at starting pitchers yesterday, and now we’re ready to hand things off to the bullpen. Closers are known for their volatility and even the greats […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 25

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 […]

Making Moves - Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 8

Trading is the most creative and fun way to improve your fantasy baseball roster, but also the hardest. You have to be able to value your own players objectively while accurately gauging how your fellow league owners value their own players. It is a battle of strategy, risk, and chance that can pay off in […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our crack staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We kick things off with a look at the starting pitcher ranks. Aces are more scarce than ever, with the injury bug taking a chunk out of elite […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 8)

In a move nearly nobody predicted, the Washington Nationals called up teenage phenom Juan Soto in an effort to bring some firepower to the lineup on the heels of all the injuries the team has endured. Soto's first plate appearance was nothing to write home about but everything after that has been pretty noteworthy. I'll […]

Luiz Gohara Goes Four Shaky Innings in First Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara lasted four innings on Wednesday in his first start with the club this season. Gohara gave up two earned runs on four hits and four walks, but did manage to strike out six Phillies, as the Braves were eventually shut out 4-0. He still has the upside that he […]