Champ or Chump: Tommy Pham and Brian Dozier

The Trade Deadline has passed, but the dust is yet to settle for fantasy purposes. The Brewers acquired Jonathan Schoop to apparently share two positions with Travis Shaw and Mike Moustakas. You probably don't want to count on anybody in the timeshare until it's clear how often everyone will play. Jonathan Villar figures to get […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 18)

The calendar has turned to August and we still have yet to see some of the big-name prospects that were expected to come up this season. Yes, Kyle Tucker, Willie Calhoun, Juan Soto, and Willy Adames have all made their debuts this season but I seriously doubt that we will see any more of the […]

MLB Trade Deadline: Analysis and Fantasy Implications

The 2018 version of the MLB Trade Deadline was one of the most memorable in recent years. With players being dealt left and right, multiple teams around the league have changed the identity of their franchise for the present and future. With so much movement going on, the fantasy baseball landscape has taken a major […]

Carlos Carrasco Cruises Through Twins Lineup

Indians starter Carlos Carrasco pitched masterfully against Minnesota on Wednesday. Carrasco gave up four hits with no walks or runs and punched out 10 batters in 7 1/3 innings. The Indians only managed to score twice, but luckily that was enough to earn Carrasco the win. Cookie has been dominant over the course of his […]

Greg Allen Sent To Minors

The Cleveland Indians optioned outfielder Greg Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday to make room on the roster for outfielder Leonys Martin, who was acquired from the Tigers on Tuesday. The Tribe just didn't have room for Allen with the acquisition of Martin. Allen was hitting only .224 with one homer, five RBI and six […]

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 […]

Trevor Bauer Reaches Double-Digit Wins

Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer had another great outing Tuesday. Bauer pitched 6 and 1/3 innings against the Twins en route to his 10th win of the year; an impressive feat considering that Bauer typically struggles to get run support. His four strikeouts on the day are low for his standards, but with just two […]

Andrew Miller To Make Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) got "very good" feedback from his rehab outing with Triple-A Columbus on Monday and will throw again on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. Miller is nearing a return to Cleveland and could rejoin the bullpen this week. It's been a difficult year for the lefty, and he […]

Indians Acquire Oscar Mercado

The Cleveland Indians acquired outfield prospect Oscar Mercado from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for outfielders Conner Capel and Jhon Torres, according to a source. Mercado was ranked as St. Louis' No. 10 prospect. He was hitting .285 with eight home runs, 42 RBI and 31 steals in 100 games with Triple-A […]

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 […]

Indians Acquire Leonys Martin

The Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Leonys Martin from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for shortstop Willi Castro, according to sources. Martin has been a decent leadoff guy for Detroit this year, slashing .251/.321/.409 with nine home runs, 29 RBI and seven stolen bases. He becomes a little more intriguing in deep mixed leagues […]

Billy Hamilton Could Be A Fit For Indians

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is a potential fit for the Cleveland Indians, who are seeking a center fielder. The Tribe have asked about Hamilton in the past. Hamilton is hitting just .227/.302/.310 with three home runs, 21 RBI and 22 stolen bases. He'd be an upgrade to Cleveland's outfield, though, at least defensively. A […]

Start Your Dynasty Team Rebuild From The Waiver Wire

If your dynasty or keeper team is at the back of the pack, now might be the time to rethink strategies. At the very least, it is time to take stock before other under-performing teams do the same and the resource pool becomes limited. Minor moves now could set your team up for success starting […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Left-Handed xwOBA Splits (Week 18)

A left-handed pitcher takes the mound, a left-handed batter hits the bench. We see it all too often, especially in the later innings when managers love to play the same-handed split matchups in the bullpen. Your star players (does Bryce Harper still count?) won't be affected, but many others will. Not all left-handed batters suffer […]

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 […]

Greg Allen Recalled, Adam Plutko Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen has been recalled from Triple-A on Monday. In a corresponding move the Indians have optioned pitcher Adam Plutko to Triple-A Columbus. Allen has not done much with the bat this season, but he gives the Indians depth in the outfield. Allen will start in the outfield and bat ninth against […]

Yonder Alonso is Trending Up

Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso has been on a tear this past week. On Sunday against the Tigers, he homered once again and drove in three runs on three hits. Just over the past four days, he has accumulated five runs, three home runs, and seven RBI. Alonso is pretty streaky, so this torrid pace […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nine-game slate to work with on Monday night, but that doesn’t mean that our bats are limited. Three games have an over/under of at least nine total runs and the CLE/MIN matchup leads the way with 9.5 projected runs. As far as the pitchers are concerned, it’s not the best slate. Only […]

Jose Ramirez Is 0-For-15 His Last Seven Games

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez is officially in a bit of a cold streak. The All-Star infielder is 0-for-his-last-15 at-bats, not registering a hit in his last seven games. After hitting 11 home runs in May, Ramirez hit six in both June and July. But even with this current cold streak, Ramirez actually increased […]

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 […]

Surplus to Requirements - Minor Trades and Fantasy Implications

For fantasy baseball owners the trading deadline is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the hope is that players move into better spots on better teams, or at the very least, do not move to worse spots. On the other hand, trades lead to changes, and changes are not always good […]

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 […]

Corey Kluber Gets a Confidence Boost

Indians ace Corey Kluber performed as he should against the Tigers on Sunday. Kluber pitched 7 1/3 innings and only allowed one run en route to a win. Although no new information on his knee has been released for over a week, concern still lingers with Kluber's health. His Ks have been trending down since […]

Shane Bieber (SP, CLE) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber is back into rotation for two turns this week. When we last saw Bieber on the mound, he was rocked by Pittsburgh (1.2 IP, 7 ER, and 2 K). However, prior to that poor performance, he had […]

The Cut List (Week 18): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 18 of the Cut List. I'm your guest host this time around, filling in for usual steward Conor McElheney. Longtime RotoBallers may recall that I covered this beat last season. Hopefully your remembrances aren't rooted in anger after I gave you bad advice!  The format this year is a bit different, but […]

J.A. Happ in Pinstripes - Fantasy Implications

Deadline season might be the most exciting of the baseball campaign, with every team making moves and deciding whether to sell or buy. In this particular trade - Toronto sending J.A. Happ to the Yankees - the teams are moving in opposite directions with one team hoping to win the East, and the other, to […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

It is week 18 and as we move closer to the playoffs, every win is vital. Don’t become complacent, regardless of your place in the standings. You don’t need to manage your active roster the next few days so take this opportunity to clean things up. Spend some time rummaging through the waiver wire to […]

Mike Clevinger Dealing With Illness

Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger is dealing with an illness and unsure whether he will take the hill on Saturday. This is not the worst news in the world as he may be fine by game-time. However, if he is forced to miss his start, then there should be concern that he may be skipped […]