Roberto Perez Gets Four Hits on Saturday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was great on Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a home run and three singles. He drove in two runs and scored one as well. Perez has been a very pleasant surprise for Cleveland, as he's already essentially beaten his career highs in every offensive category. He's slashing .256/.346/.528 with 16 home […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Two Home Runs on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit two home runs on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Unfortunately for Lindor and his fantasy owners, both of his blasts came with the bases empty. Still, two home runs are two home runs, and no one will complain too much. Lindor's slash line is […]

Shane Bieber Throws Eight Great Innings on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Saturday, tossing eight innings while allowing just two runs on four hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out eight. Bieber was nearly flawless in this one, throwing 103 pitches and lowering his ERA to 3.45. He threw 75 strikes and only 28 balls. […]

Zach Plesac Sent Down to Triple-A

The Cleveland Indians optioned starting pitcher Zach Plesac back to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. Plesac came up and pitched fairly well, posting a 3-3 record with an even 4.00 ERA, but he had 33 strikeouts and 17 walks in 45 innings, showing that perhaps he still has some developing to do in the minors. He […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Leukemia

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been dealing with an unspecified blood condition that he recently revealed to be leukemia. Carrasco hasn't pitched since May and has been undergoing treatment for the condition. He says that it is under control. His baseball career is of course a minor consideration at this point, but the […]

Are You a Shane Bieber Belieber?

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber has been among the best starting pitchers, both in fantasy and in real life, during the 2019 season. In a year where so many studs are struggling - including Justin Verlander, Blake Snell, Trevor Bauer and Chris Sale - Bieber's consistency has vaulted him into ace territory, and will […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We’re just two days away from the All-Star break, so let’s build up some bankroll for the second half!  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS […]

Roberto Perez (C, CLE) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe it speaks to the unexpected depth present in the middle-tiers of the catcher position this season, but 30-year old Roberto Perez is having a breakout season in his sixth year with the Cleveland Indians, and is white-hot coming off of an absolutely destructive month […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, July 6th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Midseason Mea Culpas

Anyone who has read my work already knows this, but I've never been fully comfortable with the term "expert." Why? The universe is chaos, especially when it comes to the weighted random number generators that we call sports. The few who are able to make a living as sports bettors still typically aren't much more […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 14

very 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, July 5th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Zach Plesac Can't Finish the Third Inning on Thursday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac struggled on Thursday, pitching just 2 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on three hits and three walks, striking out just one. Plesac came up strong but has struggled a bit lately, showing the growing pains of a rookie starting pitcher. He'll take an even 4.00 ERA into […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 4th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Roberto Perez Hits a Home Run and a Triple on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez hit a home run and a triple on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Perez has been quite the pleasant surprise for Cleveland, slashing .242/.336/.505 with 15 home runs and 34 RBI. He's already blasted past his previous career high in home runs of […]

Carlos Santana Homers on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Carlos Santana had a good game on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a single. His homer was a solo shot, so he scored a run and drove one in too. Santana has been the most consistent piece of the Cleveland offense, slashing .298/.414/.543. He's been a valuable piece in […]

Mike Clevinger Throws Six Shutout Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger tossed six excellent innings on Wednesday, allowing just four hits without giving up a run or a walk. He struck out nine and tossed 79 pitches. After a rough welcome back from the injured list, it was good to see Clevinger excel in this one. Assuming he stays healthy, […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/3/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

As much as I have touted overs on pitcher strikeouts, with some justification, it’s not something to accept blindly. Sometimes the number is just too big to bank on for that day, or maybe it’s a pitcher who doesn’t – even in this environment – pick up a lot of Ks. With a full slate […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball on DraftKings! We have been blessed with a 14-game main slate over on DK and there's a whole lot to dive into. From a game in Coors Field with a lack of solid cheap pitching to some expensive arms and cheap bats. There are a ton of ways to go tonight […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 3rd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 14 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, July 1 (unless otherwise noted). The season is just over halfway done, and the home runs are still coming in bunches. That doesn't mean everyone's always hitting them all the time, and good thing for this column. Weekly reminders: […]

Tyler Naquin Puts Together a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was great on Tuesday, recording a 4-for-5 night with a run scored and an RBI. He had two doubles and two singles from the nine spot in the Cleveland batting order, bringing his slash line up to .271/.301/.458. He doesn't get consistent playing time in the Cleveland outfield and rarely […]

Jake Bauers Has a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI. He smacked three singles and a double, raising his slash line to .237/.308/.401. He's been a streaky hitter this season, but has returned some decent offensive value in deeper leagues. He can be a high-upside […]

Trevor Bauer Allows a Hit Parade on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer gave up a bunch of hits on Tuesday, tossing six innings while allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk. He struck out six and gave up two home runs, throwing 107 pitches on the evening. Bauer worked into and out of trouble throughout the night, but was […]

Danny Salazar Rehab Update

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) will make one more rehab start with the team's Single-A affiliate before jumping to Double-A Akron. Salazar threw his first rehab innings on Sunday, going 1 2/3 innings, while striking out five. According to the front office, the righty hit 96 mph in the appearance. Salazar hasn't pitched […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

As we sit a week away from the All-Star Game you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/2/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

One of the great things about baseball is homefield advantage. Oh, it exists in every sport but, in baseball, the differences from park to park are more significant and can offer some potential value when making your prop picks. Here’s a look at a handful of players who have been feasting on home cooking this […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (7/2/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 2nd edition of Rotoballer's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's slate. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on DraftKings! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/2/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. If you […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

We have now completed three months of the 2019 MLB campaign, and find ourselves reanalyzing our options on July 1st with baseball fresh off of its London debut. When I think of overbearing summer heat, I picture it coming in July, right as Jaws is making his way into Amity. With the arrival of July […]