Rafael Devers Has Huge Game Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers stuffed the stat sheet Monday with a home run, three RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored in Boston's rout of the Blue Jays. Devers got off to a somewhat slow start but has turned it on in May. Devers owns a strong .515 slugging percentage in […]

Matt Barnes Caps Off Great Week

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes earned his sixth hold Sunday, retiring the side in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win over Houston. Barnes was near perfect in the Week of May 13, allowing just one hit in 12 batters faced, while also punching out seven. The 28-year-old hasn't recorded a save since May […]

Brandon Workman Records First Career Save

Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman nailed down his first major league save Sunday, in a 4-3 win over Houston. The 30-year-old needed 16 pitches to get through the ninth, fanning two and walking one. Workman has been solid this season, mainly serving in the seventh inning role. He hosts a 2.21 ERA in 20 […]

J.D. Martinez Sitting Monday, Steve Pearce Will DH

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D Martinez will get Monday off, against the Toronto Blue Jays. In his place, Steve Pearce will DH and bat seventh against right-hander Edwin Jackson. Pearce simply hasn't been good in 72 plate appearances this year, slashing just .121/.183/.152 with two doubles and four runs batted in, leaving him off […]

David Price Reinstated From Injured List, To Start Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and will start against the Toronto Blue Jays, announces the team. Price has been out since May 2 with left elbow tendinitis but did not make any rehab appearances. Manager Alex Cora has hinted that Price could be limited […]

Chris Sale Takes A Step Back Against Astros

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted just 5 1/3 innings Sunday, allowing three runs, on four hits, while striking out 10, and walking five in a 4-3 win over Houston. The southpaw has now earned double-digit strikeouts in four straight starts, dating back to May 3. However, Sunday also marked a season-high in […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

In the blink of an eye we find ourselves well into the latter-half of May, and as always, we are still trying to find answers and long-term truths. While it wasn't necessarily a week of attention-grabbing headlines, you may have noticed that I have continuously remarked about the surprising starts for the season, so let's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/20/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers eight games. There's also an all day slate starting at 1:05pm eastern that includes two early games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/20/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

Andrew Benintendi is Absent on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The team has decided to give Benintendi the day off versus the left-handed starter. J.D. Martinez will slide over to left field and bat cleanup, while Eduardo Nunez bats eighth and serves as the designated […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're playing the back nine of May and leaving that "25% complete" sign for the fantasy baseball season in the dust. This time of year has been particularly exciting, as mega prospects are being called up left and right. Many are widely owned and […]

Mitch Moreland (1B, BOS) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you were to predict at the start of the season who was going to lead the Red Sox in homers by mid-May, a few names would have popped into your head, but one of them likely wouldn't have been Mitch Moreland. […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for May 18th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 5/18/19  Madison Bumgarner vs Arizona […]

Rest of Season Starting Pitcher Rankings (May Update)

The calendar's turned to May and we're heading out to the mound for a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for the […]

Rest of Season Catcher Rankings - May Update

We wrap up our midseason rankings update for mixed leagues with the catcher position. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel recently updated their rest-of-season ranks and we're here to break it all down. Unfortunately, catcher is still an utter cesspool when it comes to fantasy production, so don't convince yourself […]

Franmil Reyes and the Javy Baez School of Hard Knocks

For almost a month straight, Franmil Reyes did not take a walk. While that’s not a good thing, I’m not convinced that it’s a bad thing either. Since April 18th, Franmil Reyes has hit nine home runs, and that is definitely a good thing. Reyes’ carrying tool is his power. Walks don’t provide him a path […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 8

We are at the quarter mark of the fantasy season and things are starting to figure themselves out. For example, Kris Bryant has seemingly found his stroke and shut the window closed on buy-low opportunities. Several other players around the league are also beginning to find their groove, yet there are still a few inefficiencies […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (5/18/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Saturday May 18th sees a full 15 game slate spread across an afternoon and evening session. There are some interesting games on both slates with the Rockies @ Phillies the headliner this afternoon, and games between the Red Sox and Astros, Brewers and Braves, and Cubs and Nationals likely drawing most national […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 8

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 […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Three Hits On Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 in the loss to the Astros on Friday. The 26-year-old had three hits on the night, acquiring two singles in addition to smacking a double to left off of Houston starter Gerrit Cole in the bottom of the fourth inning. He has been active over the last […]

Nathan Eovaldi Scheduled For Bullpen Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is feeling good and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Tuesday. The hard-throwing right-hander is showing signs of progress and could join the rotation later this month if he can avoid setbacks. He has an ugly 6.00 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 21 innings […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. is Out of the Lineup on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Bradley has been awful with the bat this season, so the Red Sox are looking to shake up their lineup. J.D. Martinez will bat third and play right field, while Eduardo Nunez serves as […]

David Price on Track to Return Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is on track to return to the starting rotation against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Price has been making solid progress, and there was some hope that he could even return this weekend. He's been sidelined the last two weeks due to elbow tendinitis. Fantasy owners […]

Sandy Leon Goes On Paternity Leave

The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Sandy Leon on the paternity list on Friday and called up catcher Oscar Hernandez from the minors in a corresponding move. Pitcher Chandler Shepard was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Hernandez. Leon could be out a maximum of three games on the […]

Dustin Pedroia Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is expected to restart his rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday. He'll give it another try after being pulled off his last rehab assignment with lingering knee soreness, although he thankfully didn't have any structural damage. The 35-year-old just doesn't seem to have much left in […]

Rest of Season Third Base Rankings - May Update

Now that we are midway through May, it's a perfect time to update our Rest-of-Season mixed rankings and provide some analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Third base has been hit-and-miss in the early […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 8

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 5/20 - 5/26. 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 […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (5/17/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Friday May 17th sees a full 15 game evening MLB slate. There are some fascinating games on this slate, with the highlight being a potential ALCS preview between the Red Sox and Astros at Fenway Park. In this article, we will slice through the numbers and pick out our top recommended betting […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday May 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 May 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 […]

Dustin Pedroia Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) could start another rehab assignment this weekend. Pedroia was pulled off his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland after continued knee soreness, but tests confirmed there is no structural damage. The veteran second baseman has played in only nine games this year and missed basically the entire 2018 […]

Michael Chavis Hits Walk-Off

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis hit a walk-off single to lift the Red Sox over the Rockies on Wednesday night. Chavis was 2-for-5 on the night hitting out of the seven spot. The 23-year-old is now slashing .296/.406/.580 with seven home runs in 81 at-bats and has taken over the every day second […]