Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 22

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, […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

I hope you're all ready to do whatever it takes in these last six weeks of the season to win. It might mean dropping a big name for a streamer or, if you still have trades, "losing the trade" to win the league. Don't be shy about your needs and don't be ignorant of how […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 21: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 21 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has progressed well into August and the MLB trade deadline has passed, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or […]

Champ or Chump: Nick Williams and Tyler Glasnow

We're taking a closer look at two names who would be nearly universally owned if they put up their current numbers earlier in the MLB season. The 24-year-old Nick Williams has looked like a hitter for Philadelphia, slashing .264/.332/.454 with 17 long balls in 383 PAs on the season. His peripherals don't quite support that […]

Josh Harrison is Out Again on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday. Harrison was able to bat off the bench on Tuesday, but isn't able to start yet. Adam Frazier will bat fifth and play second base against righty Julio Teheran. Frazier has struggled with the bat lately, […]

Starling Marte is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after missing two games. Marte was benched for lack of effort on Monday and had a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. He will bat second and play center field against righty Julio Teheran. He should be a solid play for DFS contests in […]

Joe Musgrove (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Piitsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove finally found some strikeouts alongside his low ratios, as he has fanned 13 batters across 13 frames in his last two starts. Of course, he had struck out just two in each of his previous three […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 21

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 […]

2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 21)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. It just doesn’t seem right. The rain comes in and ends Michael […]

Gregory Polanco Hits A Solo Home Run Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco scored the only run against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. He scored by hitting a solo home run. That brings his total to 20 home runs this season. Polanco is underachieving with a .241 average, but he has 67 runs and 69 RBI. Polanco has just 10 hits in his […]

Michael Feliz Has Rough Night Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Michael Feliz had a rough night against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. He gave up three runs on three hits and a walk. He wasn't able to get any strikeouts, but did get through a full inning of work. His poor performance has raised his ERA to an ugly 6.05. Feliz […]

Josh Harrison is Sitting Out Again on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He sat out on Monday due to a minor hamstring issue. Harrison is expected to be available off the bench for Tuesday's contest. Kevin Newman will play second base and play eighth versus righty Kevin Gausman. […]

Starling Marte is Out Again on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (personal) is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive day. Marte was benched on Monday due to lack of effort during Sunday's contest. He is out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a doctor's appointment, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Adam Frazier will bat second and play […]

Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (8/20 - 8/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, hopefully all your teams are right in the thick of things as we prepare for the fantasy baseball home stretch! As always, we're here to try and help with your daily/weekly lineups. I'm filling in for the regular @Roto_Dubs this week, as he has "real life" stuff to attend to. For those who aren't […]

Starling Marte is Benched on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (personal) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Clint Hurdle has decided to bench Marte due to lack of effort during Sunday's contest. Adam Frazier will draw the start in center field and bat second versus rookie right-hander Bryse Wilson. Frazier is worth […]

Josh Harrison is Out of the Lineup on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It appears that Harrison's hamstring issues have knocked him out of the lineup, but it's unclear whether or not he'll be available off the bench on Monday. Kevin Newman will draw the start at second base […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 10-game slate on Monday, with the first contest starting at 7:05pm EST (ATL/PIT). Three matchups have an over/under of at least nine total runs. The CWS/MIN matchup leads the docket with 9.5 projected total runs. However, we are still waiting on the lines between KC/TB and TEX/OAK. As far as favorites go, […]

Champ or Chump: Joey Wendle and Chris Archer

Of all player profiles, Chris Archer's has to be the most bizarre. His raw stuff and strikeout totals suggest an ace, yet his ERA never seems to match up with metrics such as xFIP. Analysts like to say that he's consistently hit hard, but his career BABIP and HR/FB align almost perfectly with the league […]

Adam Frazier Hits Walk-Off Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Adam Frazier hit a walk-off home run to beat the Chicago Cubs Sunday night. His solo shot came in his only plate appearance of the night as a pinch hitter. Frazier has a .281/.346/.429 slash line for the season. Over the course of 13 games in August, Frazier has a .381 average […]

Jameson Taillon Strikes Out Eight Batters

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon pitched six innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. He gave up just one run on five hits while striking out eight batters. Taillon now has a 3.58 ERA. His season K/9 rests at 7.91, and he has a 9-9 record. Taillon still has some good opportunities as the […]

David Freese (1B/3B, PIT) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates infielder David Freese is doing just enough to get a fantasy squad into the playoffs. He continues to hit for a very high average. Unfortunately, the other counting stats will depend on his teammates. In the last two weeks, Freese […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

Rosters are ever-changing and player values continue to rise and fall, depending on the flavor of the moment. Consider making a couple of moves to keep your team competitive. If you're in jeopardy of missing the playoffs, take a risk to get a player that could make the difference. The corner infield spots generally offer […]

Corey Dickerson Has Three Hits Against Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson had a good night on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. He was able to get three hits and added on a walk. Dickerson has had a pretty good season despite lower home runs numbers. He has a .308/.333/.480 slash line this year. His average for August is much lower at […]

Josh Harrison is Out of the Lineup Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Adam Frazier will draw the rare start at second base and bat sixth versus righty Tyler Chatwood. Frazier is not normally worth using in DFS, but he could be an interesting option against Chatwood. At worst, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got five different slates on this busy Saturday, with the featured slate starting at 7:05 pm and covering 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/18/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value […]

Chad Kuhl Plays Catch Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) played catch on Friday, according to manager Clint Hurdle. It's the first time Kuhl has played catch since his injury. Kuhl hasn't pitched since June 26, but the team is hoping he can contribute at some point in the final month. The 25-year-old is 5-5 with a 4.55 […]

Josh Bell (1B, PIT) – Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Leagues   ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell has had a lost season in 2018, posting a .266/.349/.413 slash line, but seems to have turned the corner as of late. He has two home runs in the last week, getting a hit in six of his […]

Jose Leclerc (RP, TEX) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc appears to be making the most of a change to the closer's role. With both Keone Kela and Jake Diekman shipped off to contenders at the non-waiver trade deadline, Leclerc has seen his fantasy value sky rocket. The […]

Ivan Nova Takes Loss Despite Giving Up Just One Run

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova took a loss against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Nova gave up seven hits over 6 2/3 innings, but only surrendered one run. Nova only struck out three Chicago hitters, but he did well against a great lineup. He has a 4.26 ERA this season, and a 7-7 record. […]

Starling Marte is Back in the Starting Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Marte was forced to sit out of Wednesday's game versus the Twins due to a minor illness. He is starting in center field and batting second against veteran lefty Jon Lester on Thursday. Marte has been in a slump lately, but […]