H2H Category Streamers - Week 8 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (5/18/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Saturday May 18th sees a full 15 game slate spread across an afternoon and evening session. There are some interesting games on both slates with the Rockies @ Phillies the headliner this afternoon, and games between the Red Sox and Astros, Brewers and Braves, and Cubs and Nationals likely drawing most national […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 8

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Bryan Reynolds Hits Two Run Home Run Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Padres. The home run was Reynolds' first since April 30th. Although he continues to receive regular starts, Reynolds' counting stats remain depressed due to the poor Pittsburgh offense. He is not worth an add in mixed leagues.

Jordan Lyles Throws Gem on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (4-1) picked up the win Friday night, giving up just one run in five hits and one walk while striking out 12 in a 5-3 win over the Padres. Lyles has given one up one in three consecutive starts, lowering his season ERA to 2.09. Lyles is owned is less […]

Trevor Williams Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Williams left during Thursday's start after going just 3 2/3 innings of work. The injury is being called a right side strain and it appears he could be sidelined for quite some time. It's unclear who is going to take […]

Rest of Season Third Base Rankings - May Update

Now that we are midway through May, it's a perfect time to update our Rest-of-Season mixed rankings and provide some analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Third base has been hit-and-miss in the early […]

Trevor Williams Leaves Start Due to Right Side Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams was removed from Thursday nights 4-3 loss to the Padres after 3 2/3 innings due to discomfort on his right side. Before leaving the game, Williams had allowed just one run, on two hits while striking out five. The Pirates will update his status on Friday. If he requires a […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (5/17/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Friday May 17th sees a full 15 game evening MLB slate. There are some fascinating games on this slate, with the highlight being a potential ALCS preview between the Red Sox and Astros at Fenway Park. In this article, we will slice through the numbers and pick out our top recommended betting […]

Josh Bell Strikes Out Twice Against Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the loss to San Diego on Thursday evening. It was an uncharacteristic showing for the 26-year-old who had a 15-game hitting streak coming into the night to go along with 21 RBI during that same span. He will look to get back on […]

Gregory Polanco Goes Yard On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 on Thursday, drilling a homer to right in the seventh off of Padres reliever Robbie Erlin, his third in his last eight contests. The 27-year-old, who led the Pirates in home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS last season is beginning to find his stride after returning at […]

Starling Marte Strikes Out Twice On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts on Thursday in the loss to the Padres. Despite batting .344 and going 21-for-61 at the plate in May, while also accruing at hit in 13 of his last 14 outings, it was an uneventful showing for the 30-year-old. He will look to get back […]

Adam Frazier Picks Up RBI Against Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier went 1-for-5 during Thursday's loss to the Pirates. The 27-year-old had a single in the top of the third before driving in Kevin Newman in the top of the fifth off of a fielder's choice. Despite his efficiency in this one, the three-year veteran continues to retain little fantasy […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/17/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

It’s one thing to like an ace on the mound because you tend to know what you’re getting from the best starting pitchers. Friday night, that includes the likes of Max Scherzer, Jacob de Grom and Gerrit Cole on the bump. However, the value play when picking props can be finding the pitchers that don’t […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB has blessed up with a huge Friday slate, consisting of 15 games. We have plenty of things to go through, but will be focused on one expensive and one affordable pitcher. The bats are varied as well, with 30 different pitchers on the slate. With so much variance, it's going to be important […]

Colin Moran is Out Versus Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Pirates are going to play matchups until Jung Ho Kang (oblique) is eligible to return from the injured list. Moran usually gets the starts versus right-handed pitchers. He's worth grabbing in fantasy leagues […]

Corey Dickerson, Lonnie Chisenhall Making Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall (calf, finger) are both getting closer to a return from the injured list. Dickerson is throwing without pain. Chisenhall, who hasn't played at all this year, was the designated hitter for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday after playing seven innings in right field the night before. Dickerson […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

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 […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/16, 5/17)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Thursday, May 16th) and tomorrow (Friday, May 17th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit lineup decisions for both season-long […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 7)

Another week, another whack of promotions from the Top 30 list. In his eighth pro season, outfielder Harold Ramirez finally earned a shot with the last-place Marlins after hitting .355 in 31 Triple-A games. The Indians have finally turned to Oscar Mercado for help with their beleaguered outfield. With Collin McHugh struggling to a 6.37 ERA […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday brings us another 10 game slate, but frustratingly once again with a split, and weirdly with one game (BAL @ CLE) missing off both slates entirely. The "main" slate starts at 6.40 pm and contains five games. There is also an earlier four game "featured" slate, but with the bigger prizes and more games […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are 10 games on the schedule today, with Fanduel being split into an early slate and main slate. We will include players from both of the slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/16/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players […]

Corey Dickerson Set To Long Toss This Weekend

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) will throw long toss this weekend, announced the team’s director of sports medicine Wednesday. Dickerson has been out since April 4 with a strained shoulder, and he suffered a setback in late April that delayed his rehab. In his place, the Pirates have used a combination of Melky Cabrera, […]

Chris Archer Activated Wednesday, Will Start Against Diamondbacks

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) was activated off the 10-day injured list Wednesday and pitcher Clay Holmes was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on the roster. Archer had been on the shelf due to thumb inflammation since April 27 and Wednesday will mark his first start since April 26. Through five […]

Jameson Taillon Moved To 60-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday to make room for Jake Elmore. This means that Taillon won’t be eligible for activation until the beginning of July. Taillon hadn’t gotten on roll yet in his seven starts, posting a 4.10 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a […]

Rest of Season Relief Pitcher Rankings - May Update

We are more than six weeks deep into the 2019 MLB season, so we're whipping it around the horn for a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. After […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

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 […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/15, 5/16)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Wednesday, May 15th) and tomorrow (Thursday, May 16th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit lineup decisions for both season-long […]

Elias Diaz, Colin Moran Starting On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias will start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks and bat seventh against righty Luke Weaver. Diaz is batting just .152 with two runs batted in after starting the year on the injured list. He's safe to stay out of your DFS lineups in a tough matchup on the road. Left-handed hitting Colin […]

Statcast xSLG Studs and Duds for Week 7

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers advanced stats and StatCast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two studs and two duds, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. The next stat we will use is one that utilizes exit velocity and launch angle to […]