FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a small four-gamer last Monday, FanDuel has a busy Monday with a ten game slate today. Despite the large slate, only two of the pitchers check in priced over $10,000. This looks like a solid night to go cheaper on pitching and load up on bats. The only rain chance is in Cincinnati. I […]

Jesus Aguilar Has A Three-Hit Game On Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had a big game on Sunday, helping the Marlins sweep the Cubs. He went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. He hit a home run in the seventh inning, adding two singles as well. Aguilar has remained the most consistent hitter on the Marlins offense, he has […]

Jazz Chisholm Hits An Upper Deck Shot On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm hit a home run on Sunday, his 12th of the season. Chisholm went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI, blasting his sixth inning shot into the upper deck in right field. The rookie is hitting .254 with a .742 OPS, 12 home runs, and 37 RBI. As […]

Dylan Floro Saves Sunday's Game

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro picked up his fifth save of the season on Sunday, wrapping up a sweep of the Chicago Cubs. Floro was replaced by Anthony Bender in Saturday's game, but it seems that Floro is still at least at the top of the committee for Don Mattingly's Marlins. On Sunday, Floro […]

Elieser Hernandez Returns With A Good Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and started against the Chicago Cubs. He tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out four. He allowed a solo home run in the sixth inning but that was it. He […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 15th 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 topics […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 21 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Elieser Hernandez Returns From IL

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) is back from his second 60-day injury list stint and going Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, according to MLB.com. Hernandez has only thrown 7.1 innings with the big league club this year but pitched well in 25.2 IP in 2020, posting a 3.16 ERA with 34 K and […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's always strange to type "Week 20" in baseball articles, but the middle of August is here and we must gear up for the playoff push. Football continues to siphon attention so disciplined baseball teams can make their shake-and-bake move. Let's check in on […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Hidden Gems On Bad Teams

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, the contenders are separated from pretenders, and the playoff race is coming into focus. Yes, it's the dog days of summer, and fantasy managers are getting reminded how long baseball season is during non-pandemic years. As the good teams enter the most exciting portion of the schedule, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 21

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. We have around six weeks left in the season, and we are already seeing some teams throw in the towel while others are falling out of the playoff race and may join them […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/15/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/15/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

Lewis Brinson (OF, MIA) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: Back in March when publishing my bold predictions piece, I poked fun at MLB editor/long-suffering Marlins fan Pierre Camus and his indefatigable optimism about Lewis Brinson. The former top prospect entered this year with a horrific .546 OPS in 821 MLB plate appearances across […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

Here we are again, staring down the barrel of another fantasy baseball stretch run. Unlike last year, it only feels like the season just started. Then again, if you've been less than successful at navigating the minefields of injuries, COVID cases, and the league's half-cocked crackdown on foreign substances, it may seem to you that this season […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 21

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 21 of the MLB season (8/16 through 8/22). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 21

TIM FREAKING ANDERSON. That's all that needs to be said about the Field of Dreams Game. Man, what an ending! That matchup sure lived up to the hype, but how did the pitchers on the last two columns hold up? Going back to Week 19, Chris Flexen was the clear winner from that column, going […]

Brian Anderson Cranks A Three-Run Homer On Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson smashed a three-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Anderson went 1-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. His blast came with two on and two out in the sixth inning and counted for the first three runs the Marlins scored on the day. […]

Anthony Bender Saves His Third Game On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender earned his third save of the season on Saturday in a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Bender pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out two. He needed just 13 pitches (seven strikes) to lock down the win. Bender is the best option at closer for the Marlins, […]

Zach Thompson Throws Six Strong Innings On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson was great in his start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Thompson tossed six innings, allowing just one run on four hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out three. Thompson was cruising through a struggling Cubs lineup (even though they scored 10 runs in Friday's […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 21

In the second half of the baseball season, the playoffs races and the weather are all heating up now during these dog days of summer. Knowing injury timelines is now a crucial part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many players that have injury questions yet to be answered. I will continue to […]

DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (8/14/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another day goes by and again I find myself covering for one of my MLB DFS buddies as this is usually Mike Marteny's article on Saturdays. I'm team #nodaysoff so I am happy to help cover for some of my teammates and get you started with your research for today's 10-game slate. I'll be providing […]

Jazz Chisholm Pinch Hits On Friday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (illness) was activated from the injured list and appeared in Friday's game as a pinch hitter and later a defensive replacement. He came up to the plate as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning in place of third baseman Brian Anderson. Once the inning ended, the Marlins shuffled around […]

Jesus Aguilar Drives In Three On Friday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had a solid day at the plate in Friday's 14-10 win over the Chicago Cubs. Aguilar only had one hit, finishing 1-for-4, but he made it count, blasting a two-run home run in the third inning. He also walked, scored twice, and drove in three runs. Aguilar has been […]

Bryan De La Cruz Hits A Grand Slam On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam home run on Friday in a 14-10 win over the Chicago Cubs. De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with a run scored and four RBI. Besides the homer, he also hit two singles, lifting his batting average to an even .300 and his OPS […]

Jesus Luzardo Allows Five Runs But Gets A Win

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo wasn't particularly good in Friday's start against the Chicago Cubs, but he didn't need to be, as the Marlins offense put up 14 runs. Luzardo earned a win despite allowing five runs on six hits and four walks in five innings of work. He struck out six but […]

Pablo Lopez, Elieser Hernandez Throw Bullpens

Miami Marlins pitchers Pablo Lopez (shoulder) and Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) each threw a bullpen session on Friday, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Lopez, out since July 17, has been arguably the best pitcher in Miami's rotation this season, pitching to a 3.03 ERA with 111 K and 25 BB over 101 IP. […]