DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/5/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a solid eight-game slate that starts at 1 PM EST, meaning we're getting day baseball (as we do every Sunday)! There are no truly elite arms, and that's displayed with every pitcher being priced under $10K. That will allow us to spend up for batters, although this isn't a Coors slate, so we'll […]

Kevin Newman Activated, Could Play Some Outfield

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, and he could see some time in the outfield upon his return. Prior to last year, Newman had primarily played shortstop in the minors, but he saw some appearances in the outfield during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis. He […]

Jameson Taillon Placed on 10-Day IL

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow. The Pittsburgh ace will be getting a second opinion from Dr. David Altchek next week. Altchek performed Taillon's Tommy John Surgery in 2014 and any bad news from the doctor would mean an extended […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/4, 5/5)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Saturday, May 4th) and tomorrow (Sunday, May 5th). 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. In […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Saturday is always one of the best days to play on FanDuel because we get a full schedule of games. The good news here is that we don't have a whole lot of weather to worry about. The only game we need to focus in on is the San Francisco-Cincinnati matchup. There is some rain […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/4/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Saturday brings a full slate of Major League Baseball games, which means plenty of opportunities to find an edge on the props. It’s worth noting, too, that Saturday’s schedule features a lot of pitchers from the back end of their respective rotations. Patrick Corbin and Jake Arrieta make up one premier pitching match-up in the […]

Chris Archer Plays Catch Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) was scheduled to play catch on Friday for the first time since going on the injured list with thumb inflammation. Archer could return to the rotation sometime next week if he can avoid setbacks. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 29 K's in […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 5)

Well, this list has changed quite a bit since the start of the year, and the pace of promotions to the Majors has picked up in recent weeks. The consistent No. 1 player in the rankings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has now ascended to The Show. And over the past week, three other players have joined […]

Gregory Polanco is Sitting Against Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Polanco is normally in the starting lineup, but gets the night off against the left-hander Brett Anderson. Melky Cabrera will draw the start in right field and bat third versus Anderson. Cabrera could be worth a […]

Francisco Cervelli is Back on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (wrist) is back in Friday's starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics. Cervelli was hit by a pitch and forced to sit out last game due to a sore left wrist. Cervelli will bat sixth and draw the start behind the plate versus lefty Brett Anderson. He's a decent DFS option […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/2, 5/3)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Friday, May 2nd) and tomorrow (Saturday, May 3rd). 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. In […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 13-game slate tonight and we also have Coors Field in action. Plenty of high-end pitchers to play up for along with the value options out there so we can load up on the hitters. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/3/19. […]

Gregory Polanco Falls Just Shy Of His First Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco finished 1-for-4 with a double and run batted in during Wednesday's win over the Texas Rangers. His RBI double in the seventh hit the middle of the center field wall, just feet away from his first long ball of the season. Nine games back from the injured list, Polanco […]

Felipe Vázquez Nails Down Save Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vázquez notched his eighth save of the year in a 7-5 win over Texas on Wednesday. He struck out the final two hitters he faced, walked one and also allowed a hit in his designated ninth inning. It marked saves on back-to-back days for the hard-throwing southpaw, and his ERA now […]

Jameson Taillon Earns Win Against Rangers

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon went 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits while striking out five and walking two in a 7-5 win over Texas on Wednesday. The right-hander served up two solo shots in the sixth and seventh innings, which was where the majority of his damage came […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 5 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 4! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Yelich, Tatis 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 […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Mize, Urias, Franco

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MLB debut came and went last Friday. So who is next? It figures to be Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, the team's top prospect and No. 5 overall in baseball. It could happen as soon as this Friday, too, as the 22-year-old is now healthy after a sprained ankle in spring training. […]

Rookie Bryan Reynolds Extends Hit Streak To Nine Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his hitting streak to nine games Wednesday afternoon in Texas. The rookie only had one hit in four at-bats but made it count, plating three runs with a double in the fourth inning. Reynolds has now hit safely in every game he's played in and is scorching-hot to start […]

Nick Burdi To Seek Third Opinion On Arm

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi will seek a third opinion on his right arm as he deals with a strained right biceps tendon and flexor-mass injury. The 26-year-old has already been revealed to have no structural damage, which is a good sign. Regardless, Burdi will continue to seek medical opinions as he looks to avoid […]

Francisco Cervelli Avoids Major Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli left the game against the Rangers on Tuesday night after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist. Despite initial reports that it could be more serious, tests came back negative on Wednesday with no fractures. We should see Elias Diaz take over behind the plate in the next […]

Adam Frazier Starts Pirates Ninth-Inning Rally

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier finished 2-for-5 with a run batted in and two runs scored. His RBI single in the ninth gave the team their first run of the game before eventually tying it at three to go to extra innings. It marks three straight games with an RBI for the 27-year-old, and […]

Josh Bell's Two-RBI Double Sends Pirates To Extras

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell finished 2-for-5 while driving in two runs in the top of the ninth to send the game to extras at 3-3, where the Pirates eventually defeated the Rangers 6-4. Bell also struck out twice in the game, but his two-run double puts his average with runners in scoring position […]

Bryan Reynolds Launches First Career Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds hit his first career home run, a go-ahead solo shot, in the top of the 11th inning of a 6-4 win over Texas on Tuesday night. Also stroking a double in the fifth, the 24-year-old rookie is now riding an eight-game hitting streak to begin his career. Despite having just […]

Starling Marte Homers In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (abdomen) made his only hit in six at-bats count, clubbing a two-run home run in the top of the 11th for a come-from-behind, 6-4 victory over Texas on Tuesday. Marte had just been activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. He struck out three times earlier in […]

Jordan Lyles Lasts Just Four Innings On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirate starting pitcher Jordan Lyles made it through four innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out five and walking four in a 6-4 win over the Rangers. Including Tuesday, Lyles' previous two starts were less than ideal. However, his fifth start on Tuesday was the first that his command truly suffered, […]

Francisco Cervelli Exits Game With Wrist Injury After HBP

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli was hit on the wrist by a 93 mph sinker from Rangers starting pitcher Adrian Sampson. Cervelli attempted to stay in the game, but after a couple of pitches he retreated to the dugout. Elias Diaz took over catching duties for the Pirates. Cervelli has not provided much fantasy value […]

Starling Marte Back From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Starling Marte (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Jason Martin to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Marte is back in center field and is batting second against Rangers starter Adrian Sampson on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old is off to a slow start, batting .203 […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 5

With the calendar flipping over to May later this week, we as fantasy managers, have to legitimately assess the state of our team's play so far. We now have over a month's worth of sample size to evaluate whether we can chalk a hitter's slow start to either wrongful misfortune or simply genuine failure. If […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/19): MLB DFS Lineup

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll be focusing on all of the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/30/19. […]