The Cut List (Week 12) - Time to Let Go?

June is more than half over, meaning the season is nearly half over. And, as usual, some players' tenures on your fantasy team should be all over. One thing we're adding this week is a brief overview of the forcefulness of each cut suggestion. A "strong" endorsement means the player can be cut in pretty […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 12

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column that skews towards points league. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, specific categories matter less and the accumulation of total stats is the ultimate objective. For Week 12, we’ll key in on strong performers over the past two weeks that are […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. No longer can you act like it's early in the fantasy baseball season and write off the slow starts, as the summer months demand action and your place in the standings is feeling more genuine. The All-Star break is less than a month away! […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/15/19)

Welcome to the Saturday, June 15th 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 […]

Elias Diaz (C, PIT) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: The injury to Francisco Cervelli led the way to Elias Diaz receiving the majority share of work at catcher for the Pirates, and the sub-par play of Jacob Stallings has eliminated all current threat. Diaz's body of work on the year sends mixed signals: he […]

Gregory Polanco is Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Polanco has been hard to watch at the plate over the last few weeks. Bryan Reynolds will take over right field and bat second versus righty Trevor Richards. Reynolds has a strong ability to get on […]

Dario Agrazal To Start Saturday Against Marlins

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up starting pitcher Dario Agrazal from Triple-A Indianapolis to start on Saturday against the Marlins, according to a source. The 24-year-old is 5-3 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 10 walks and 58 strikeouts in 74 1/3 innings over 12 starts with Double-A Altoona and Indianapolis this year. He'll be […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 11)

Well, it finally happened. The Astros promoted No. 1 ranked 2019 impact prospect Yordan Alvarez last Sunday, perhaps to spark the offense or perhaps to increase his trade value while the club searches for controllable pitching. Or possibly both. Either way, he made his presence known immediately by homering in his first game which should […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 11 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, June 10 (unless otherwise noted). Your weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, as shown on Statcast. Isolated power -- ISO -- is slugging percentage […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes On Minor League Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes (finger) is on the seven-day minor league injured list with a right index finger injury. The injury doesn't seem very serious, but the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline has also struggled in 58 games for Triple-A Indianapolis this year. The 22-year-old first-round pick in 2015 is […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Remains At Home

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) remains at home in North Carolina and is not able to exercise. Chisenhall hasn't played all year and obviously isn't making much progress as we near the halfway point of the 2019 season. The 30-year-old also dealt with calf issues in Cleveland in 2018 and played in just 29 […]

Francisco Cervelli Not Experiencing Concussion Symptoms

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) no longer has concussion symptoms, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Cervelli has yet to be cleared to begin working out, although that could change when he visits with a specialist later this week. The backstop has been out since he was hit on the back […]

Top MLB Betting Picks For Today's Slate (6/14/19)

Welcome to the Friday, June 14th edition of Rotoballer's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's slate. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Bryan Reynolds Has Big Day Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored Thursday vs Atlanta. Reynolds had sat the previous two games but continues to prove he belongs in the everyday lineup. Reynolds is hitting .350 with a .965 OPS and now has 55 hits in 48 games played in the […]

Trevor Williams Making Rehab Start Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. He's been out since May 16 with a right side strain, but he was able to throw 64 pitches during a simulated game last weekend and will try to throw 90-plus pitches on Thursday. If his rehab outing […]

Joe Musgrove Struggles In Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove struggled Thursday afternoon against the Braves allowing six earned runs in four innings. Musgrove was pitching on two days rest after being ejected in the first inning on Monday, but it didn't seem to affect him as he only allowed one run through the first four innings before imploding […]

Nick Kingham Acquired By Blue Jays

Former Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham was acquired by the Blue Jays on Thursday for cash considerations. The 27-year-old has been pretty bad through 34 2/3 innings with the Pirates and posting a 9.87 ERA. He has managed 32 strikeouts in those innings but just couldn't get going as he did the previous year […]

Bryan Reynolds Returns to Lineup Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who did not start but came off the bench in each of the past two games, returns to his second spot in the batting order on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. None of the four starting pitchers across the tiny two-game early slate should scare many DFS players, so the […]

Josh Bell Smacks 19th Home Run On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Braves. Bell's home run in the top of the ninth gave the Pirates the lead, but reliever Kyle Crick blew the save, leading to the eventual loss. After just 66 games played, Bell is only […]

Starling Marte Homers In Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-6 with a solo home run in am 11-inning loss to the Braves on Wednesday. Marte's 10th homer of the season was brought the Pirates to within one run in the fifth inning. Marte is on fire in June, hitting .400 in 10 games this month. Any buy-low window […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Yoan Moncada, Caleb Smith and More

In our 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 medical […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/13/19)

Welcome to the Thursday, June 13th 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 […]

Mitch Keller Knocked For Six Runs

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was shelled by the Braves on Wednesday, allowing six earned runs on 10 hits and two walks over three innings of work. Keller has struggled in his young career, having allowed 12 runs over his first two starts. The Pirates' top prospect has not looked comfortable in the majors and […]

Gregory Polanco is Sitting on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Polanco gets a day off after starting the last three games. Melky Cabrera will draw the start in right field and bat fifth versus righty Mike Soroka. Cabrera has actually been reliable with the bat this […]

Jordan Lyles Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session over the weekend in Miami as he attempts to return from a strain in his left hamstring. Lyles was placed on the injured list Monday and should be activated once eligible to be activated.

Jameson Taillon Progresses In Rehabilitation

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon (right elbow) showed progress in his rehabilitation on Wednesday, increasing the range of motion in his exercises. Taillon has not played since May 1st due to a flexor strain in his throwing elbow. Despite the good news, there is still no timetable for Taillon's return.

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 11

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Wednesday baseball! We have four early games with a game in Coors Field. If you're up early, it's a fun little slate to get the blood pumping. The Cubies are looking like the cash game stack there. We then have eight main games to look at, with plenty of pitching and hitting to […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday June 12th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 12th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/12/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 12 games on the schedule today, but I will be focusing my research on the eight-game main slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/12/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also […]