Third Base Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

It's not quite draft season for fantasy baseball but that matters little in dynasty. Cut/hold decisions are being made in the following weeks leading up to the annual redraft or auction so it's important to assess the relative value of each player on your roster. As it turns out, I've recently updated my dynasty baseball... Read More

Outfield Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

It's not quite draft season for fantasy baseball but that matters little in dynasty. Cut/hold decisions are being made in the following weeks leading up to the annual redraft or auction so it's important to assess the relative value of each player on your roster. As it turns out, I've recently updated my dynasty fantasy... Read More

First Base Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

It's not quite draft season for fantasy baseball but that matters little in dynasty. Cut/hold decisions are being made in the following weeks leading up to the annual redraft or auction so it's important to assess the relative value of each player on your roster. As it turns out, I've recently updated my dynasty fantasy... Read More

Biggest Brl/BBE% Fallers - Hitters

Welcome to part two of my pre-season series on 2021 barrel rate risers and fallers. In the first part, I looked at the players who showed the biggest barrel rate improvement in 2021 and broke down whether or not we should believe that success will carry over into 2022. In this article, I'll look at... Read More

Projecting Power in 2022: Increases in Air% Exit Velocities

Balls come and balls go but regardless of the current offensive environment in baseball, what hasn't changed is our fantasy love of power. But after the happy fun ball days of 2019 and 2020, the MLB went back to the lab in an attempt to deaden some of the bouncy ball hijinks. And deaden they... Read More

Mark Kotsay A Candidate For A's Managerial Job

Third base coach Mark Kotsay is among the Oakland Athletics managerial candidates who have or are expected to interview soon, and the list also include Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro, Red Sox bench coach Will Venable, Astros bench coach Joe Espada, A's bullpen coach Marcus Jensen and A's hitting coach Darren Bush, according to sources.... Read More

Early One-Man Mock (Rounds 2-5) - 2022 Fantasy Baseball

I've already run through the first round of my one-man mock, which you can check out right here. Now, let's move on to the next few rounds with a look at how early drafts might shake out. I took roster construction into consideration so that a team didn't select three outfielders in the first three... Read More

Braves Checking In On Matt Olson

The Atlanta Braves have checked in on Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson, presumably as a contingency plan in case the team cannot retain Freddie Freeman in free agency. It's hard to envision the Braves not paying up to retain Freeman, but other teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are... Read More

Matt Olson Has High Price Tag This Offseason

The Oakland Athletics put first baseman Matt Olson on the trade block but are expecting a big return if they are to move him, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. He won't become a free agent until after the 2023 season, so the A's shouldn't feel rushed to deal him. There'll probably be several... Read More

A's Acquire Brent Honeywell Jr. From Rays

The Oakland Athletics acquired right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Honeywell was recently one of the top-rated pitching prospects, but multiple elbow injuries have derailed his progression. The 26-year-old was a second-rounder for the Rays in 2014, but since 2017, he has had four elbow... Read More

Yankees Inquire About A's Matt Olson

The New York Yankees have reportedly discussed the idea of trading for first baseman Matt Olson of the Oakland Athletics, though talks have not progressed to the point of determining what the player compensation would be in such a deal. Olson enjoyed an outstanding season in 2021, slashing .271/.371/.540 with 39 homers, four steals, 101... Read More

Yankees Interested In Matt Olson

The New York Yankees have interest in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who has been discussed in trades already this offseason. If the Yankees can't pry Olson away from the A's, re-signing Anthony Rizzo remains an option. SNY's Andy Martino on Monday said that Olson will "likely" be on the move this... Read More

2022 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - AL West

Even with the offseason now in full swing with players receiving qualifying offers, it’s never too early to start identifying the players who’ll help your team take the title next season. Of course, impact fantasy players taken near the top of drafts are crucial for fantasy contenders. But, finding breakout candidates late in the draft... Read More

A's Willing To Listen To Trade Inquiries On Three Starters

The Oakland Athletics are reportedly "willing to listen to trade inquiries on their veterans, including pitching stars Chris Bassitt, Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea,"according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The trio were arguably Oakland's three best pitchers last season. Bassitt pitched to a 3.15 ERA, a 3.34 FIP, 159 strikeouts and 39... Read More

Frankie Montas 2021 Year-in-Review

Frankie Montas was a trendy sleeper pick during the 2021 baseball offseason as fantasy managers thought he could rebound after a sub-par 2020 season. The 28-year-old struggled with a 5.80 ERA, 1.51 WHIP while surrendering 10 homers over 11 starts in 2020. Montas bounced back in a big way and ended the 2021 season on... Read More

Jake Diekman Hits Open Market

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman will be looking for a new home in 2022, as the Athletics declined to pick up his $4 million option. They'll instead pay the left-hander a $750,000 buyout. This is a surprising move, as Diekman pitched effectively with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, 83 strikeouts and seven saves... Read More

Andrew Chafin Declines Option, Set For Free Agency

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is set for free agency after turning down his side of a $5.25 million mutual option. He will receive a $500,000 buyout. After a very strong season in which he registered a 1.83 ERA, a 0.93 WHIP and 64 strikeouts with five saves and 22 holds across 68 2/3... Read More

2021 MLB Strength of Schedule - In Depth Analysis

Strength of schedule analysis is a common thing you'll see in fantasy football analysis. With just 16 (17 now, I guess) games on the schedule every year, the list of teams on your schedule can make a big difference in your final year metrics. If you get to face the league's worst offense twice while... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/20/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, Rotoballers! After a wild ninth inning, the Astros and Red Sox play Game 5 of the ALCS less than 16 hours after ending Game 4. Houston exploded for seven runs in the ninth inning to tie the series at two, and they will try to steal one more game in Boston before the series... Read More

2022 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - AL Central

It’s never too early to start laying the groundwork for a fantasy championship run next fall, whether you’re looking to repeat or not. Maybe you found success with 2021 breakout fantasy stars Tyler O’Neill or Cedric Mullins. Maybe you were a big believer in Austin Riley, Jordan Romano, or Jonathan India. Identifying and drafting or adding... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/6/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, Rotoballers! After a massive Wild Card showdown between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox saw the Fenway faithful advance to the Division Series, it's the National League's turn to take center stage. The St. Louis Cardinals travel to Los Angeles to face a Dodgers team whose 106 wins were the most... Read More

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 10/3/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/3 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 10/3/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick... Read More

Mark Canha Isn't Starting On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros and right-hander Jake Odorizzi. In 621 plate appearances this season, Canha is hitting .232 with a .357 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and 12 stolen bases. Instead, Seth Brown is batting fifth and starting in left field. Fantasy... Read More

Matt Olson Launches 39th Homer Of Season Friday At Astros

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win over the Astros on Friday. The blast was Olson's 39th of the season, and 22nd against left-handed pitching to extend his franchise record for home runs by a lefty hitter versus LHP. Olson has 101 runs scored and 111 RBI... Read More

Lou Trivino Earns Four-Out Save On Friday At Houston

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino picked up the final four outs on Friday night to nail down the save against the Astros. Trivino allowed a hit and a walk, but also picked up a strikeout to earns his 22nd save. Trivino spent most of the season as the A's closer, but ran into a... Read More

Sean Manaea Earns 11th Win Friday Over Astros

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed two runs across 5 2/3 innings pitched to pick up his 11th victory of the season Friday at Houston. Manaea picked up six strikeouts to cap a fine 2021 season. The 29-year-old lefty finished the season 11-10, with a 3.91 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and career-highs in innings... Read More

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 10/2/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 10/2/2021. 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... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/1/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've hit the final Friday night of a long regular season, and we've got all but one game on the main slate. The playoff picture is nearly set in stone, so it will be interesting to see how teams with their postseason spot secured handle some of the starting pitching assignments and their starting lineups... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/1/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday and happy October, Rotoballers! It's the first day of the month, but, sadly, it's the final Friday of the regular season. I've had a great time writing about the DraftKings picks all season on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Hopefully, you've made more money than me because I seem to have a rather debilitating... Read More

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/30/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/30/2021. 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... Read More