Matt Chapman Set To Miss Remainder Of Season

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2020 season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Chapman had been seeking a second opinion on the injury, but it evidently came back with the recommendation that he undergo surgery to correct the issue. In his absence, manager Bob Melvin […]

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 […]

Matt Chapman Will Receive Second Opinion On Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was once again absent from the club’s lineup Friday due to the hip ailment that has kept him from playing since last Sunday. While Oakland has insisted that Chapman won’t require a stint on the injured list, he will receive a second opinion on his hip. With a whopping […]

Stephen Piscotty Nears Return To Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) has not started a game since Monday due to wrist soreness, but he is feeling much improved and is expected back in the lineup Saturday versus Texas. Having driven in 28 runs in his first 34 games, Piscotty has some deep league fantasy appeal upon his return to the starting […]

A.J. Puk Will Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk is set to miss the remainder of the 2020 season, as he will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder. Puk had been ramping up at the club’s alternate site to return as a reliever this year, but that plan has been sidetracked by the injury. Ranked as the club’s […]

Sean Manaea Finding His Rhythm This Season

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea got off to a rough start to 2020 but has bounced back with four straight wins to emerge as a viable fantasy option down the stretch. Manaea sports an impressive 1.98 ERA in his last five starts, which includes a one-run, seven-inning gem Thursday night against Houston. The left-hander's […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 11th, 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 9/11/20  Mike Fiers vs. Texas Rangers I'm not sure if I really needed […]

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 […]

Matt Chapman Remains Out Of The Lineup Thursday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) will miss his fifth straight game on Thursday while he continues to deal with hip tendonitis. Chad Pinder is getting the start at third base and is hitting eight on Thursday. Athletics manager Bob Melvin has been insistent that Chapman won't require a stint on the injured list […]

Robbie Grossman Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman continues to have a rough September after another 0-for-4 performance Wednesday night versus Houston. Grossman is batting just .192 since the calendar flipped after getting off to a hot start to the season. He has completely stopped walking, as he posted an elite 19.3 percent walk rate in August, but […]

Jesus Luzardo Fans Seven Astros Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed two runs in seven strong innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday. The rookie left-hander struck out seven while only allowing five baserunners on the night. It was a nice bounce-back start for Luzardo after giving up four runs in his last start. Luzardo's 3.97 ERA […]

Tommy La Stella Sparks A's Offense Wednesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tommy La Stella went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in a win versus the Astros on Wednesday. La Stella extended his hitting streak to seven games, as he's been stellar in the leadoff spot for his new team. The 31-year-old has five runs and four RBI in eight […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 9/10

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 […]

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 […]

Stephen Piscotty Will Be Sidelined For A Few More Days

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. He received a cortisone shot in his injured wrist and will miss the next few games. Piscotty was enjoying a productive 2020 campaign, slashing .264/.308/.438 with five homers, 28 RBI, and three stolen bases. In […]

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 […]

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. […]

Liam Hendriks Notches 11th Save

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Liam Hendriks allowed a, hit but needed just 13 pitches to nail down his 11th save of the season Tuesday vs Houston. Hendriks picked up two strikeouts which has become par for the course for the right-hander thanks to an elite 19.7 percent swinging-strike rate. Hendriks is a rare four-category contributor […]

Mike Minor Struggles In First A's Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Minor allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings pitched vs the Astros in his first start since being traded from Texas. Minor started the game strong, but the wheels came off in the fourth inning as he loaded the bases and then allowed three runs to score, one via hit-by-pitch […]

Frankie Montas Lasts Five Innings Vs Houston

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed two runs in five innings and earned his third win of the season vs the Astros Tuesday. It was the first time he lasted five innings since August 8. In his previous three starts, Montas pitched just 10 2/3 innings and allowed 18 runs. The right-hander started the […]

Matt Chapman Hopes To Begin Baseball Activity Wednesday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) is hoping that he can resume baseball activities on Wednesday. The star infielder left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after awkwardly fielding a ground ball and has been sidelined ever since. Thankfully, the Athletics remain optimistic that Chapman will return relatively soon. If all goes well […]

Marcus Semien Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (side) will be back in the team's lineup for the first game of their doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He is starting at shortstop and batting second against Zack Greinke after missing the team's last four games. The 29-year-old has failed to live up to the lofty standards […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 7

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). It was another exciting week of surprising starts, and with playoff time already upon us now is when September heroes emerge and become legends, at least in the storied history of […]