Jameson Taillon Picks Up The Win Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon got his 12th win of the year on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Taillon only allowed one run in five innings of work despite eight hits from the Reds offense. He did a good job stranding runners as the only run scored was a solo home run. Taillon had […]

Corey Dickerson is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dickerson was given a rest day on Tuesday against a left-handed starter. He'll bat fifth and play left field versus righty Homer Bailey. DFS players should consider Dickerson even though he's been in a slump lately. Bailey […]

Josh Harrison Remains Out on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be Harrison's fourth straight game that he has missed. It sounds like these hamstring issues are going to linger throughout the rest of the season. The Pirates will likely be cautious with Harrison […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got two matinee games and a nice looking 12-game Main slate beginning at 7:05 Eastern. The pitching options are no doubt a downgrade from yesterday's smorgasboard, but there's still a nice mix of cash and tournament options. I'm going to call out a few Vegas lines that are worth a look as of this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are a few early games today, but the majority of the games take place after 7 PM. Overall, there are 12 games for the main slate, which is what we will be attacking here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/5/18. The lineup […]

Week 23 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 23! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 23, and […]

Corey Dickerson is Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Dickerson has struggled at the plate lately, so the Pirates will give him the day off. Jordan Luplow will draw the start in left field and bat sixth versus lefty Cody Reed. Luplow can be avoided […]

Josh Harrison is Out on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be the third straight game that Harrison has missed due to lingering hamstring issues. Adam Frazier will play second base and bat second versus lefty Cody Reed. Frazier is a decent DFS option […]

Elias Diaz Might Not Play Again This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said he's unsure if catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) will play again this year. Ryan Lavarnway was called up from the minors on Tuesday, and he and Jacob Stallings could back up Francisco Cervelli if Diaz is indeed done for the rest of the year. If that's the case, Diaz would […]

Pirates Call Up Kevin Kramer

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up infield prospect Kevin Kramer, among others, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Kramer, the team's No. 7 prospect, is really the only notable name among the handful of players added to the roster Tuesday. He hit .311/.365/.492 with 15 home runs, 59 RBI and 13 steals in 129 games with Indy […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/4/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a Labor Day that was split up into two two slates, we have a massive Tuesday slate. There are 15 games, giving us plenty of options to choose from. It makes lineup construction a bit easier, as we have multiple different techniques we can utilize. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Strike% (Week 23)

Welcome back to Rotoballer’s series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. After a month-long personal hiatus by yours truly, our column is back in action […]

Adam Frazier Stays Hot With Huge Night

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier had a monster night on Monday. Frazier had four hits, one of which was a home run. He also had three RBI and two runs. Frazier can be picked up in most leagues, and makes a great addition to your team in the fantasy playoffs. Frazier is slashing an […]

Elias Diaz Not Available Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) is "not available quite yet," according to manager Clint Hurdle. Diaz was injured on Friday and hasn't played since. He's been great as Francisco Cervelli's backup, hitting .286 with nine home runs and 30 RBI in 234 at-bats in 2018. He's day-to-day for now.

Colin Moran Provides The Only Offense Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran had three hits and had the only RBI on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Moran has a slash line of .364/.364/.409 over his last 15 games. Moran has a clear path to playing time with David Freese being traded. Moran probably isn't worth picking up for fantasy purposes in […]

Week 23 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Happy Birthday to me, Rotoballers! But I guess most of you don’t care so much about my birthday. While that is quite hurtful, I get it. No hard feelings. I’ll go cry to my beautiful fiancée and stare at my multiple fantasy championship belts. That’s right, multiple belts. How’d I get multiple belts from different […]

Ivan Nova Away For Personal Reasons

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova is away from the team for personal reasons and missed his start against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Nick Kingham started in his place on Sunday. It's unclear when Nova will return to join the team's rotation, so stay tuned. The veteran right-hander has gone 7-9 this year with […]

Trevor Williams (SP, PIT) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams continues to prove that he is more than just a streaming option in the fantasy baseball world. He has allowed one earned run, or less, in four straight outings and struck out at least four batters in three […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier has found a way into the lineup and onto the fantasy radar. The Pirates have fallen out of the playoff race in recent weeks, but it is not for lack of effort or results from Frazier. […]

The Cut List (Week 23): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 23 of the Cut List. Corey Dickerson, Michael Conforto, Maikel Franco, and Max Kepler should be cut in all standard league formats as we head into playoff time. You should be scouring the free agent list so you can put yourself in the best position to win each day. Believe me, the […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

It’s September, which means that children are back in school where they belong, football is back (yawn), and both the summer and the fantasy baseball season are winding down. With trade deadlines in the rearview mirror, the waiver wire is your only mechanism for improvement as we move into the home stretch and/or playoffs. Every […]

Week 22 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 22! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 22, and […]

Josh Harrison is Out on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Harrison returned to the lineup on Friday after not starting basically the entire week. The hamstring issues continue to linger for Harrison, so the Pirates are going to be cautious with him down the stretch. Adam […]

Elias Diaz Injured Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) exited the game early on Friday night with a right hamstring injury. It sounds like a day-to-day injury for Diaz, but expect Francisco Cervelli to be behind the dish for Saturday's game. Diaz has filled in nicely as Cervelli's backup this year, hitting .286 with nine home runs and […]

Two-Start Starting Pitcher Streamers: 9/3 - 9/9

We’re prepping for the final week of the regular season, for some fantasy leagues, and playoff seats are on the line. This is your last chance to secure a top seed or just extend your fantasy baseball season another week. For this group of arms, we have some familiar names in the streaming game. Per […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 23

You probably aren't technically able to make trades in your leagues by this point in the season, but it's never too late to buy or sell from the plethora of talented players available in fantasy baseball waiver pools. Instead of trading assets with other owners, you can "buy" players that have been overlooked or recently discarded […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 23

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Dodgers Trade For David Freese

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded minor league infielder Jesus Manuel Valdez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for third/first baseman David Freese, per the Dodgers Twitter feed. The 35-year-old veteran had posted a .282/.336/.444 slash line with nine home runs and 42 RBI in 265 plate appearances this season for the Pirates. The Dodgers are set […]

David Freese Starting At Third Base on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese returns to the starting lineup on Friday after missing five straight games. Freese will play third base and bat cleanup versus righty Anibal Sanchez. Colin Moran will get the day off, but should be back on Saturday. Freese is not worth owning in fantasy leagues, but could be an […]