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Statcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - xBA-BA (Week 15)
Expected stats, such as xBA, xSLG, xwOBA and others we have examined in this series have to be taken for what they are - a projection based on past data, but not the sole basis of fantasy analysis. If expected stats always jived with actual stats, we wouldn't have so many discrepancies. As of today, […]
Trading Up: Top-Tier Options to Buy at Each Position
As we approach fantasy-baseball trade deadlines, many owners find themselves needing to improve their team in one way or another. Owners buying a player or making a trade to get their team across the finish line are best off targeting reliable, high-ability players because of the relatively short window remaining in the season. You don't […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/8/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got a ten game featured slate on DraftKings this Sunday, and it's an odd pitching slate. Going into the season we never would've expected to see Zach Eflin ($10,400) as the most expensive pitcher on a two-game slate, let alone a main slate. With a lack of a true ace there is a bloated middle […]
Luis Severino Labors En Route To 14th Win
It was far from his best performance, but New York Yankees ace Luis Severino emerged from Saturday afternoon’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with his MLB-leading 14th victory of the season. Severino would go just five innings, allowing three runs and throwing 97 pitches, but he benefitted greatly from a fast start by his […]
Brandon Drury Starts At Second In Victory
While Gleyber Torres recuperates on the disabled list, the New York Yankees find themselves with a hole at second. Initially, Neil Walker appeared to be the favorite to take over the second base, Tyler Wade’s promotion and Brandon Drury’s return have added intrigue to the situation. On Saturday, Drury started at second and batted seventh. […]
Clint Frazier Recalled, Likely To Start Sunday
Prior to Saturday’s game in Toronto against the Blue Jays, the New York Yankees designated David Hale for assignment, while once again recalling Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. While the 23-year-old would not start the game, he would come on in the sixth inning after center fielder Aaron Hicks felt cramping following a base-running play. […]
Brett Gardner Drives In Three As Yankees Win Again
After dropping the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, the New York Yankees entered Saturday afternoon needing a win. Leadoff man Brett Gardner did his best to single-handedly push his club to victory, recording two hits and driving in three runs as the Yankees emerged with an 8-5 victory. The 34-year-old is […]
Aroldis Chapman Doesn't Suffer New Injury
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, who left Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury, appears to have escaped without serious injury. It's being described as a recurrence of knee tendinitis that he has been dealing with for a while. Chapman will be fine and shouldn't miss any time. Continue using him accordingly.
Aaron Hicks Injury Minor, Likely Out Sunday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks leg injury appears to minor as he will not undergo an MRI. However, it's likely he sits on Sunday before returning to the lineup. Clint Frazier will likely take his spot for the game and makes for a nice cheap play in daily fantasy. With Hicks' injury minor, Frazier […]
Aroldis Chapman Leaves Game with Knee Injury
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman left Saturday's game with a knee injury. While there is no news on how serious the injury is, Yankees' beat reporter Bryan Hoch described Chapman's knee as "barking". The Yankees will surely provide updates on the injury after the game.
Aaron Hicks Leaves Game with Leg Cramps
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks left the team's game on Saturday with leg cramps. He was replaced with Clint Frazier. It seems like the injury is fairly minor, but the Yankees will likely update following the game. If Hicks were to miss time, Frazier would become a premier pickup in most leagues.
Jonathan Loaisiga Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation
New York Yankees rookie Jonathan Loaisiga had an MRI on Saturday which showed inflammation in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old was enjoying great success through four starts this season, and this injury is wholly disheartening. There is no timetable for the righty's return, but it seems apparent that he will miss a sizable chunk of […]
Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 15
Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]
Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 15
The trade market is about to go into a frenzy, both in reality and fantasy. The All-Star break offers a brief respite from the everday grind of the Major League schedule, but it is the perfect opportunity for fantasy owners to evaluate their rosters before making a final push for a championship run. Scouting players […]
Austin Romine Returns to Lineup on Friday
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine (hamstring) is in the lineup and batting eighth against the Blue Jays on Friday. Romine has been out of the lineup with a hamstring injury, but after pinch hitting on Monday, he's ready to go. Romine is hitting .271 with four home runs and 20 RBI in 2018. He should […]
Tyler Wade Recalled From Triple-A Friday
New York Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade has officially been promoted to the big leagues on Friday. The move comes after sensational rookie Gleyber Torres (hip) was placed on the disabled list. Wade will provide depth at second, but considering his batting average in brief work this season (.086), it's highly unlikely that his promotion […]
Mike Moustakas Reportedly A Target For Yankees
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (back) might have missed his last two games while nursing an injury, but that doesn't mean teams aren't keeping an eye on him. Specifically, the New York Yankees. According to a report from MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi, the Yankees have expressed interest in trading for Moose. With rookie […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/18): MLB DFS Lineups
With the CIN/CHC at Wrigley Field starting at 2:20pm (EST), DraftKings will be excluding that matchup from the slate. So, Reds and Cubs will not be in our player pool. However, we still have 14 games to choose from, with five contests given an over/under of at least nine total runs. At the other end […]
Holds Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 15
While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire in Week 15. One-inning middle relievers are the constant sources for holds and specialists can manage to secure a hold even with one out. However, while specialists can get many […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/6/18)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 6th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. […]
2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 14)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly top 30 fantasy baseball rankings for 2018 impact rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. There have been tons of injuries lately. However, some […]
Week 14 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 14! 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 14, and […]
Anatomy of the Two-Start Pitcher - Who to Pick
What do Chris Sale, Ian Kennedy, and Wilmer Font all have in common? These three were pitchers scheduled to make two starts in Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. In fact, in Week 13, there were 38 pitchers set to make two-start weeks. Taking advantage of two-start pitchers is critical to maximizing week to […]
Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 14)
So Kyle Tucker is still destroying the minor leagues. He has a .301/.367/.505 triple-slash with 13 HR and 14 steals (82.4% success rate) and yet the Astros have not given him the call yet. Tucker has absolutely nothing left to prove in the minors and the Astros have indicated that they think he will come up […]
Power Risers/Fallers for Week 14: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Week 14 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season steamrolls into July, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]
Masahiro Tanaka Has Successful Rehab Start
New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (hamstrings) took another significant step forward Wednesday night, tossing five innings in a Triple-A rehab start. Pitching for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the 29-year-old struck out four batters in a 69-pitch performance against the Buffalo Bison of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The start came on the heels of facing […]
Neil Walker Looking At Increase In Playing Time
New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker was originally scheduled to have the day off for Wednesday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves but would wind up playing the final five innings of the game. He would be forced to come on as a result of Gleyber Torres’ persisting hip injury. With Torres headed for the […]
CC Sabathia Picks Up Sixth Victory This Season
In the rubber match of their three-game set against the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees picked up a victory on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx. CC Sabathia earned the win, allowing just two runs across six innings, his second quality start in a row and seventh in 16 starts. The 37-year-old has been in […]
Hip Injury Sends Gleyber Torres To DL
After being removed from Wednesday’s game following just four innings, the New York Yankees placed their star rookie Gleyber Torres on the 10-day disabled list with a right hip strain. The move was made after a mysterious couple of days that kicked off with Torres being given Tuesday off after manager Aaron Boone mentioned nagging […]
Gleyber Torres Exits After Just Four Innings
The New York Yankees are dealing with another possible injury and it involves their star rookie infielder. Gleyber Torres sat out Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves as he continues to deal with a recurring injury to his right hip. While manager Aaron Boone seemed optimistic about it, he did state that the 21-year-old deals […]
