Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts Week 4

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/22 - 4/28. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/19/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate tonight which features only two pitchers above $10K along with Coors Field in action. The hitters at Coors Field should always be the target since the upside they bring is massive. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/19/19. […]

Miguel Andujar Could Move To First Base

The New York Yankees are experimenting with the idea of using third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) at first base or designated hitter as he recovers from a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone said that Andujar is making progress in his rehab, but said "we're having conversations" about a position change. Andujar […]

Didi Gregorius Hits In Batting Cage

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is making strides as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Gregorius was hitting in the batting cage and making infield throws of up to 120 feet. While it could be concluded that the 29-year-old is ahead of schedule, Boone described his process of […]

Miguel Andujar To Attempt Base Throws Friday

A week after taking his first baseball swings following his injured list stint, New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) will take his next step in the rehabbing process. Andujar will throw to the bases Friday as he attempts to figure out whether he can play his position at third base. The Yankees are already […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) ran, hit and took ground balls on Thursday. He is feeling good but still is without a timetable for his return. The oft-injured veteran made it just 11 at-bats in his first year with the Yankees before suffering another lower-body injury. While this one won't keep him out […]

Deeper AL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 3

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 […]

Aroldis Chapman Records Third Save

After New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's grand slam put the Yankees up by two runs late Wednesday night, closer Aroldis Chapman entered in the ninth. The Cuban native retired the side in order and recorded a strikeout to pick up just his third save of the season. Chapman had not made an appearance in four days […]

J.A. Happ Settles In For Quality Start

Early on Wednesday night in the Bronx it appeared that New York Yankees starter J.A. Happ was headed for another poor start to kick off this 2019 season. The 36-year-old allowed two quick home runs in the first two innings of the game, going down three runs. From that point forward, however, he managed to […]

Brett Gardner's Grand Slam Propels Yankees

The New York Yankees swept their two-game set with the Boston Red Sox following a dramatic blast Wednesday night in the Bronx. It came off the bat of outfielder Brett Gardner, one of the last remaining regulars, as the club is decimated by injuries. The veteran stepped up in the seventh inning with the bases […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Off Baseball Machine

After taking his first swings since he landed on the injured list with a biceps strain last week, New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton took another step forward Wednesday. The 29-year-old took swings off a baseball machine "with intensity," according to manager Aaron Boone. Having successfully taken that step, it appears he's pulling closer towards […]

Gary Sanchez Expected To Be Ready To Return Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) ran on the field on Wednesday and has been catching from a machine. He will take batting practice on Thursday and thinks he will be ready to play when he's eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. Six of Sanchez's 11 hits this year in 41 […]

Power Hitting Risers and Fallers for Week 3 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to a new edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. This week, all stats are full season through Monday, April 15th (unless otherwise noted). This is to maximize the sample, but the risers and fallers were selected based on their performance from April 9-15. Such a narrow time frame won't be used going forward, […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Lindor, Senzel & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

Engel's Angles - Pivotal Starts Coming for Paxton, Peacock, Velasquez

The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry resumes Tuesday with the teams not playing to the usual levels of success that fuel the hype. Both squads are under .500, and even the pitching matchup does not seem as outstanding as expected on paper. The struggles of Chris Sale and his 9.00 ERA are well documented. For the Yankees, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 14 games on tap today but we will be focusing on the 10 game main slate starting at 6:35 pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/17/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]

Gleyber Torres Rounds Out Impressive Win

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres drilled a solo home run in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's game in the Bronx against the Boston Red Sox. Prior to the blast, he was the only member of the lineup to not record a hit. The 22-year-old is one of the remaining regulars in the lineup […]

Mike Tauchman Goes Yard In Victory

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman, who made the Yankees roster out of necessity due to injuries, made his presence felt Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. The former member of the Colorado Rockies earned a start in left field and batted ninth. He would record two hits, first with an RBI double down the […]

James Paxton Stifles Red Sox In Dominant Win

It took until his fourth start with the New York Yankees, but starting pitcher James Paxton finally showed the type of stuff his new club has gambled on. The Big Maple went eight shutout innings against the defending champions, surrendering just two hits and a walk while striking out 12. With 110 pitches under his belt, […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) took batting practice in the cage and ran on the field on Tuesday, which was his first time running on flat ground since his injury. It's good progress, but you should expect the oft-injured 34-year-old to take his time coming back after missing all of last season and […]

Aaron Hicks Expected To Take BP This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) did tee and soft-toss work on Tuesday and also ran and threw on the field. He's expected to take batting practice either Wednesday or Thursday. Hicks, who has always been a slow healer, is making strides as he tries to make his season debut. He might not return […]

Greg Bird To Be In Walking Boot For Two Weeks

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that first baseman Greg Bird (foot) will be in a walking boot for two weeks before the team re-evaluates him. Bird was hitting just .171 (6-for-35) with a solo home run on the season and continues to be a disappointment for fantasy owners due to injuries and […]

Greg Bird Placed On Injured List, Mike Ford Called Up

The New York Yankees placed first baseman Greg Bird (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left plantar fascia tear and called up infielder Mike Ford from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was also moved to the 60-day injured list. Bird's injured list stint is retroactive to April […]

Pitcher Studs and Duds - BABIP for Week 3

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers risers and fallers article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two risers and two fallers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. The next stat we will use is BABIP, or batting average on balls in play. BABIP is rooted in three […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

The catching position in fantasy baseball has become a dried-up talent pool in recent seasons. The 2019 season has pumped a few gallons of skill and fantasy competence back into the tank as we are entering some better weather here in mid-April. With early injuries at the position and some underperforming bats not impressing owners, […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xwOBA (Week 3)

Welcome back to our weekly Statcast Hitter Analysis series. Each week, I will select a different metric to evaluate surprising names at the top and bottom of the Statcast Leaderboards. Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. Just as […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

The 2019 MLB campaign has reached Week 3, and as typically comes with the first month of the season, we find ourselves both befuddled by the surprising starts of some players and desperately awaiting the acceleration of others. With still a limited sample size of AB under each player's belt, it could cause any human […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

As tempting as it may be if your squad is off to a slow start, resist the urge to make an overabundance of drastic roster decisions. Remember - the fantasy baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint. That doesn't mean you can't tinker on the edges, which is precisely what this column is designed […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

Managers continue to slide through the waiver wire at alarming rates. Try not to overreact and make rash decisions. Let the underperforming stars get into a groove. Their numbers will normalize. Some outfielders would be better suited to stream for a hot bat. Others need to be replaced just because they are no longer on […]

Alex Gordon (OF, KC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: What is in the water these days. The fountain of youth is real in KC. Maybe its all the young speedsters running all over the place for the Royals but something has lit a fire in Alex Gordon. On the year he is batting .390 […]