Drew Pomeranz Walks Four In Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz took the loss against the Phillies Tuesday. Pomeranz was not very productive in this outing and his record drops to 1-5 with a 6.56 ERA. Pomeranz allowed two runs on four hits in five innings while striking out three and walking four batters. He threw 95 pitches and […]

Week 18 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 18! 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 18, and […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Hand Contusion

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (hand) has a hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning on Tuesday. X-rays turned up negative, but he's still concerned after he was hit in the same spot last year and missed time. It looks like Bogaerts dodged a bullet here, and you should […]

Blake Swihart Moved Up in The Batting Order

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart will be behind the plate and batting second against righty Jake Arrieta on Tuesday. Swihart normally bats in the seventh spot or lower in the batting order, but will jump up to second for Tuesday's contest. Swihart is only worth a look in AL-only leagues, but could be a […]

Chris Sale Lands On DL

The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation. The team is recalling pitcher Brandon Workman from the minors in a corresponding move. Sale is an elite pitcher and fantasy commodity, so this is a big blow. The talented left-hander is a beast […]

Red Sox Don't Expect Dustin Pedroia Back In 2018

Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski said the team isn't expecting second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) back this season. In just 11 at-bats this year, Pedroia has just one hit (.091). It was fairly obvious when the Red Sox traded for second baseman Ian Kinsler on Monday night that they weren't expecting Pedroia to […]

Mookie Betts Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts has not been traded. It is just a regular rest day for the Boston Red Sox superstar. Betts has continued his torrid pace for the majority of the season. He has a .339 batting average to go along with 25 home runs, 56 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. He […]

Ian Kinsler Making Red Sox Debut on Tuesday

Newly acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler is making his Boston Red Sox debut on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kinsler is batting sixth in the lineup against righty Jake Arrieta. Kinsler has had a weak season at the plate, as evidenced by his .239 batting average and 32 RBI through 91 games. With that […]

Red Sox Asking About Tony Watson, Will Smith

The Boston Red Sox have asked about San Francisco Giants relief pitchers Tony Watson and Will Smith, but they are both controllable past this year and the Giants are unsure if they want to sell, according to a source. Both Watson and Smith are left-handed and have been great for San Fran this year. Smith […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/18): MLB DFS Lineups

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/31/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a plethora of games tonight (14 games), giving us plenty of options across the board. It makes lineup construction a bit more interesting, as there are multiple different ways to go about making lineups on this type of slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 18)

Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. The Texas Rangers took it to the Houston Astros this weekend, becoming the first team to sweep the Astros this season. That […]

Potential Risers/Fallers After the MLB Trade Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline is one of the most exciting parts of the baseball season. Contenders get to bolster their rosters for the playoff push while rebuilding clubs get to add potential studs to their growing farm system. With players such Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Mike Moustakas and many others already moved, teams around the […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Middle-Inning xBA (Week 18)

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. Throughout the season, a common theme in our discussions has been pitcher efficiency. Whether […]

David Price Pitches Great, Settles For No-Decision

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price pitched eight innings but did not factor into the decision of a 2-1 win over the Phillies Monday. He allowed one run on eight hits while striking out five and walking one batter. This is only the second time Price has pitched eight or more innings this season. […]

Red Sox Acquire Ian Kinsler

The Boston Red Sox have traded for second baseman Ian Kinsler from the Los Angeles Angels. Kinsler is a veteran bat who adds depth and experience to the Red Sox lineup. Kinsler is having a mild year in terms of offensive statistics. He is only batting .239 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI through […]

Mitch Moreland Mired in Slump, Returns to Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is back in the Red Sox lineup after missing three of the last four games. Moreland has started to falter after an early season hot stretch, as he is carrying a .208 average over his past 15 games (10/48). While he has eight RBI over that span, […]

Xander Bogaerts Back in Red Sox Lineup

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is back in the starting lineup on Monday when the Red Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Bogaerts received a day off on Sunday. The 25-year-old has been enjoying a great season at the plate. Through 87 games, Bogaerts has 16 home runs, 64 RBI, and a .279 average. […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Increasing Baseball Activites

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) has been cleared to increase baseball activities. However, Rodriguez has not been cleared to throw off a mound yet, but that could happen soon. It seems that Rodriguez is recovering quickly, but will likely be out until late August or early September.

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a ton of elite starting pitchers on this Monday slate, with the likes of Gerrit Cole, Aaron Nola, David Price, Kenta Maeda, and James Paxton as headliners. That will spread out ownership and make this slate a fun one. Additionally, there are several values among the bats on the slate. That makes it […]

Craig Kimbrel Protects Win Over Twins Sunday

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel secured his 33rd save of the season in a 3-0 victory against the Twins. He pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout. It was a nice bounce-back from his blown save against these same Twins on Friday. In 45 innings, he has two wins with 64 strikeouts and […]

J.D. Martinez Provides Offense In Win

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez drove in all three runs in a 3-0 victory against the Twins Sunday. Martinez finished 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. He increased his MLB-leading RBI total to 89. Martinez also leads the league in HR with 32. He remains an elite hitter with a .326/.390/.643 slash line.

Trading Up: Pitching Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Each section focuses on players […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 18

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 […]

Nathan Eovaldi Stellar in First Start With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox front office will certainly be impressed by Nathan Eovaldi's first start with the team. After being acquired in a trade on Thursday, Eovaldi made his first appearance in a Red Sox uniform on Sunday and absolutely dominated the Minnesota Twins. He went seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits and striking […]

Andrew Benintendi Batting .411 Over Past 15 Games

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been a phenomenal fantasy player for the entirety of the 2018 season. He was 2-for-4 on Sunday night against the Minnesota Twins, which brought his batting average up to a scorching .411 over his past 15 games. Benintendi has an even .300 average on the season, to go […]

Craig Kimbrel Records 33rd Save of Season on Sunday

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel returned to form on Sunday evening against the Minnesota Twins. After blowing a save on Saturday, the Red Sox bearded fireballer rebounded and pitched a clean ninth inning to record his 33rd save of the season. Kimbrel is carrying a sparkling 2.20 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 45 innings […]

Nathan Eovaldi to the Red Sox - Fantasy Implications

As if the Boston Red Sox didn't already have one of the top rotations in baseball this year, they managed to improve upon it by acquiring Nathan Eovaldi from the Rays on Wednesday. Eovaldi has been working his way back from his second Tommy John surgery, and in his first action in over a year […]

Mitch Moreland Returns to Lineup Saturday

Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) will return to the starting lineup Saturday against the Twins. Moreland missed the past three games with a knee injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Steve Pearce. Since Pearce's addition to the roster a month ago, the Red Sox have been platooning Moreland against right-handed […]

Chris Sale Takes No-Decision Despite Excellent Outing

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale stuck out 10 batters in a no-decision against the Twins Friday. Sale pitched a great game but was unable to get his 12th win of the season. He finished the night only allowing three hits in six innings while walking two batters. Sale has tallied 17 quality starts and […]