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

For the second straight Tuesday, every MLB team is in action. Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers eight contests. We've also got express and after hours slates to choose from. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/30/2019. The lineup […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/30, 5/1)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Tuesday, April 30th) and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1st). 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

It was a good week to watch baseball if you were keeping your eyes peeled for assets of interest out of the middle infield. Some guys capitalized off of their hot starts and kept the ball rolling with another handful of games that support the surrounding hype, while others turned the tables and started getting […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/29, 4/30)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Monday, April 29th) and tomorrow (Tuesday, April 30th). 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 […]

The Cut List (Week 5) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the final week of cuts in which you can still be told, "It's only April." However, you will not be told that. About one-sixth the season is now complete; that's still not much in the big scheme of things, but if you wait too long, suddenly it's the All-Star Break and someone has […]

Melky Cabrera Swats Two Home Runs in Sunday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and three RBI in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Dodgers. Cabrera hit his first homer in the first inning to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. He later padded the Pittsburgh lead in the second with a two-run shot that gave the […]

Trevor Williams Gives Up Five Runs On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams received a no-decision in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Dodgers, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings. Williams was pitching well into the fifth inning but allowed four hits and three runs in the inning. This was the first time all […]

Francisco Cervelli Won't Play on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's Sunday, so plenty of the starters around the league are getting the day off. Elias Diaz will bat sixth and draw the start behind the plate versus lefty Rich Hill. Diaz doesn't have much […]

Cole Tucker (SS, PIT) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Quickly forgotten by many fantasy owners after Carter Kieboom's promotion a few days ago, Cole Tucker is an intriguing shortstop prospect in his own right. The 22-year-old has always had plus speed, but four home runs in 21 games between Triple-A and the majors […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Frazier hasn’t had a strong start but he’s at least getting a few hits now and then; he's got a hit in each of the last five games. Frazier owns the leadoff spot and possesses a solid bat with a bit of speed […]

Joe Musgrove Loses Saturday Despite Quality Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove (1-2) took the loss on Saturday night, giving up three runs on seven hits while striking out five over 6.2 innings. Musgrove was cruising through six innings but feel apart in the seventh, allowing four hits and all three runs before being pulled. The former Astro, who now has an […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/28/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Sunday, April 28th) and tomorrow (Monday, April 29th). 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 (4/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's Sunday, so today's main slate starts at 1:05 pm eastern. With all 30 teams in action, we've got lots of lineup combinations to build. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/28/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players […]

Corey Dickerson, Lonnie Chisenhall Suffer Setbacks

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall (left calf) and will undergo testing in the coming days, after suffering setbacks in their rehab. Dickerson was set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis Saturday, as a designated hitter. He was throwing from just 110 feet Saturday before feeling a tightness in his […]

Chris Archer Headed To The Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer (thumb) is heading to the 10-day injured list with right thumb inflammation. The 30-year-old has a 1-2 record with a 4.33 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 2019. As a corresponding move, the Pirates recalled Michael Feliz from Triple-A Indianapolis who will pitch out of the bullpen. Luckily, the Pirates have […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/27/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Saturday, April 27th) and tomorrow (Sunday, April 28th). 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 […]

Bryan Reynolds Returns To Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup in center field and will hit seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu on Friday night. Reynolds was injured on Tuesday night and missed a few games but he's back in there. He should continue to see decent playing time with Starling Marte, […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/26/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Friday, April 26th) and tomorrow (Saturday, April 27th). 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 (4/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a full 15-game slate on tap tonight, meaning every team and every player is available. No Coors Field on this slate, so we should see ownership spread out, making plenty of teams great for GPPs. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/26/19. […]

Jameson Taillon Allows Five Runs in Loss Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon allowed five earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five over five innings in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. The outing caused Taillon's ERA to jump from 3.12 to 4.06. The 27-year-old has had an up-and-down season far and will look for more consistency (and […]

Erik Gonzalez Out 10-12 Weeks

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez, who had surgery on Thursday to fix his fractured left clavicle, will return to "full major league baseball activities" in roughly 10 to 12 weeks. It means that he won't be an option for the Bucs until late in the second half of the season. The 27-year-old was hitting just […]

Adam Frazier, Bryan Reynolds, Melky Cabrera Out

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier and outfielders Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) and Melky Cabrera are out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Colin Moran is at second and hitting third, J.B. Shuck is in left and is batting sixth and Jason Martin will start in center and bat eighth against Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke. Reynolds […]

Prospect Debuts - Fantasy Stock Watch for Week 4

Well, the Major League season is already 15% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 4)

The Top 30 list continues to evolve as prospects get closer to compiling meaningful amounts of at-bats. And we’re also gaining a better understanding of what big league performances are sustainable, and which ones were the result of small-sample noise. Jonathan Loaisiga and Jon Duplantier rejoin the list after demotions from their respective Major League […]

Deeper NL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 4

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 […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Tucker, Reynolds, Alvarez

We're into the third week of the minor league season and prospects are already finding their way onto big league rosters and making an impact at the next level. Elsewhere, some of the biggest prospect names of 2019 are fighting their way back from injury. Nick Senzel, the Reds top prospect, will join Triple-A Louisville […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/25/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

As Major League Baseball moves closer to its three true outcomes there are more home runs and more strikeouts in the game, and that makes for compelling plays on Monkey Knife Fight. Even veterans who aren’t known for bringing the heat can still generate strikeouts. Zack Greinke has 32 in 29 1/3 innings and Jon […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Five Weeks for Aaron Judge?

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 […]

Corey Dickerson Throws on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) has resumed his throwing program on Wednesday. Dickerson was able to throw off flat ground and hit without any issues. He's missed most of the regular season due to a right shoulder strain. The Pirates have not announced a timetable for his return yet.

Starling Marte Healing Well, Erik Gonzalez Has Surgery

The Pittsburgh Pirates are receiving different news from Starling Marte (abdomen) and Erik Gonzalez (collarbone) after their nasty collision last week. Marte, 30, resumed light baseball activities Wednesday, an encouraging bit of news. Gonzalez, however, took the brunt of the force from that collision. The 27-year-old suffered a fractured left clavicle and will head for […]