Jose Urena Struggles On His Birthday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena struggled against the Phillies on his 29th birthday. Urena allowed six runs on five hits and four walks in 4 1/3 innings, taking the loss and raising his season ERA to 7.71. Urena threw 90 pitches, 52 strikes, in getting just 13 outs. The lifetime Marlin has never really […]

2020 wRC+ Splits: Risers and Fallers

Baseball in 2020 is unlike any season that I can remember. The designated hitter is now present in the National League. You will not find any more LOOGYs with the institution of the three-batter minimum rule. Doubleheaders are now a combined 14 innings of baseball. Extra innings now start with a runner on second base. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/12/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have an eight-game slate tonight on DraftKings after the SF/SD series was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 case in the Giants organization. Gallen is the top arm on the slate and gets a good matchup against the Mariners, but we'll need to find a few cheap SP2 options if we're going to get  […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 12th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/11/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Friday night with a 10 game slate on tap starting at the unusual time of 8:05. A slate with a few top-end arms and a lot of places to attack with bats. There is some spotty weather that could factor in, so keep an eye on weather reports during the day before […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 9/11

Welcome to another edition of MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers! The season continues to roll along and we here at Rotoballer are there for all of your streaming needs. RotoBaller has been dishing out streamer advice for years. We're always streamin and dreamin. Each day we'll publish some of the best streaming options to consider […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/11/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another Friday means another jam-packed MLB slate with a plethora of aces taking the hill. Shane Bieber, Lucas Giolito, Kenta Maeda, and Luis Castillo headline the pitching. Those four pitchers rank second through fifth in the league in swinging-strike rate which is among my favorite metrics for evaluating a pitcher's skill. With so many top-flight […]

Starling Marte Drives In Four Runs On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had a great game at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and a single. He drove in four runs total, three of which came on a huge game-tying double in the eighth inning. Marte did make a ghastly error in the outfield earlier in the game, but […]

Sandy Alcantara Struggles Through Six Innings On Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara wasn't at his best on Thursday, but he was able to last through six innings of work. He allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out four. Alcantara tossed an even 100 pitches, 64 for strikes. He wasn't close to at his best, […]

Isan Diaz Earns Recall Thursday, Not In Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was brought back to the Major League roster Thursday after having opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns back in July. Jazz Chisholm will hold down second base Thursday versus the Phillies, but expect Diaz to see the vast majority of duties there over the final […]

Jon Berti Headed To Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday afternoon with a contusion on his index finger. The 30-year-old utilityman suffered the injury on Monday and has not fully recovered. Berti was slashing .250/.354/.354 with 18 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 96 at-bats in 2020. Matt Joyce figures […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/10/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/10/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate on tonight that starts earlier than normal - at 6:40 - so it's something to keep an eye on. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 10th 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for 9/10/20 (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.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/10/20  Baltimore Orioles @ Gerrit Cole Many winning your winning DFS lineups have […]

From to Farm to Roster: Potential Call-Ups for Week 8

With the trade deadline now firmly behind us and the shortened regular season only a few weeks from completion, we've seen the notable roster moves slow to a craw. It's possible that see a few more of these names brought up as teams push for a postseason bid, or in the event of an injury, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/10/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a 6 game slate on tap. A slate with a few top-end arms and a lot of places to attack with bats. There is some nice value so you should be able to grab some big bats and a big arm or two. Make sure to listen to MLB […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 8)

Welcome to the homestretch. The past week seems to have reversed some of the trends and shifts that we were seeing earlier in the season. Edwin Encarnacion appears resurgent. Brandon Lowe looks like he is scuffling. And Tommy Pham might be coming back. The first two are more complex than they seem, but if Pham […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/10/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another day behind the wheel, more time for thoughts about how to shape up today’s FanDuel column. Fortunately for both sanity and DFS production, I’ve reached my destination, but I’ll always hold fondly the memories of Clint Frazier’s mashing at Yankee Stadium and how it should make him an elite selection moving forward.  For comparison’s […]

Jordan Yamamoto Allows 13 Runs In Under Three Innings

Miami Marlins pitcher Jordan Yamamoto set a record on Wednesday, allowing 13 runs on 11 hits and two walks in just 2 2/3 innings. Yamamoto somehow threw 94 pitches in a relief appearance and didn't even record nine outs. Brought in to mop up after started Pablo Lopez allowed seven runs in under two innings, […]

Pablo Lopez Struggles On Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez struggled in Wednesday's start, lasting just 1 2/3 innings while allowing seven runs on four hits and four walks. Lopez didn't have it tonight, and the home plate umpire didn't help him out either. Lopez has now struggled two starts in a row, but he doesn't appear to be […]

Isan Diaz Optioned To Alternate Training Site

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was optioned to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday afternoon. Diaz initially opted out of the 2020 season after two games amidst COVID-19 concerns, but recently changed his mind. The 24-year-old was expected to be a key contributor in the Marlins' lineup and showed promise as a prospect […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Relief Pitchers Weekly Rankings

We're into the meat of September and that means the Week 8 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks are here for a weekly dive into how the top 101 RPs stand moving forward. You can check out my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks as well. David Emerick rolled out an introduction to our Baller Ranks […]

Top 50 Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Redraft: Week 8 Rankings

It’s hard to believe that we’re only about three weeks away from the MLB playoffs. But it’s going to be a crazy time with lots of double-headers as teams look to solidify their playoff spots. A number of rookies will play key roles in helping their teams survive the hectic schedules over these next three […]

Week 8 MLB Closers & Bullpen Usage Report

Monitoring bullpens in 2020 will be a vital task each and every day. Because of this, we'll be publishing a weekly article at RotoBaller that tracks which bullpens are being taxed and which pitchers within that bullpen are being heavily used. The idea of this column is to help you gain an inside track into which […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

With just a few weeks left in the Major League season, it is officially crunch time in fantasy baseball. Every move is important and those managers that make the impact moves are the ones that will win their leagues. That makes managing the waiver wire in deep leagues as important as ever. This article will […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 9th, 2020 (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.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/9/20  Tommy Milone vs. Miami Marlins For some reason, Milone is $9,200 on […]

Sixto Sanchez Wins Again On Tuesday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez pitched well again on Tuesday, helping the Marlins to an 8-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Sixto pitched six innings, allowing no runs on just three hits and a walk while striking out six. He threw 89 pitches, 60 for strikes. Sixto has looked incredible in his four […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/9/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nice, tidy nine-game slate on tap for Wednesday on DraftKings. There are three elite arms to decipher at the top in Darvish, Bauer, and Kershaw, while we also have a few interesting arms to consider in the mid-to-low range. There are also plenty of options when in comes to offenses set up […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/9/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a few aces on the mound to choose from tonight, and selecting the right one will be pivotal to success. There are also a few interesting lineup stack options to choose from. We've got plays in both cash games and GPPs to consider, whether they be standalone or as part of a stack. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/9/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/9/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight. Yu Darvish leads the way at pitching and has been worth the price start after start, […]