Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 2

Today and every Tuesday moving forward throughout the 2018 MLB season, we will take a deep dive into some of the lesser-owned relief pitchers on the market that are worth keeping tabs on. This can be a good tool for those in deeper holds leagues, although any pitcher in a position to make a move on […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire - Outfielders (OF)

It's safe to say we have had an interesting start to the 2018 MLB season. It's hard not to overreact to early slumps, hot streaks, and injuries, but we'll try to help you decide which players are worth owning and which are not. All year long, we at Rotoballer will be digging deep and looking […]

Digging Deeper - Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets

Hey there RotoBallers. Apologies for the delay. Between The Masters this weekend and adjusting to my new MLB schedule, this article slipped my mind. Like last season, Max and I will be splitting the AL/NL Digging Deeper series every other week, so you can expect one of us to give this article a whirl every […]

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

FanDuel's pricing tightened significantly over the weekend to the point where it's once again difficult to find regulars who are priced under 3K. With Noah Syndergaard, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander all on the slate, it'll be important to spot mispriced players in cash games. There are also some pretty terrible pitchers to stack against […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

The Corner Store is open! Primary shoppers: Eugenio Suarez owners, Jake Lamb owners, Wil Myers owners, Justin Turner owners, and Greg Bird owners. The selection of players on the waiver wire could not persuade you into thinking you were shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue. More likely, you are searching through outlet store type players. In most cases, […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Watch List

Every Monday we’ll be checking in on some names to keep an eye on and add to your watch list. Some may require quick action while others are simply options to keep in mind down the road. We're still in the very early stages of the season but every bit of additional data helps. Here's […]

Corey Dickerson Smashes First Homer as a Pirate

Corey Dickerson's torrid stretch at the plate continued on Sunday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds, as he went 1-for-4 with his first home run in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. The left-fielder is on a tear at the plate, going 9-for-20 with six extra-base hits and six RBI over his last five games. Right […]

Gregory Polanco Hits Third Homer of Season

In his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday, outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run off of Cincinnati Reds starter Tyler Mahle. Polanco now has three long balls and leads baseball with 13 RBI. Overall, he's hitting .310/.447/.759 in his first eight games of 2018. It's early, but this is […]

Jameson Taillon Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon tossed his first career complete-game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander mowed down Reds hitters with ease, striking out seven while allowing only one hit, two walks, and a hit by pitch on the afternoon. The 2018 season couldn't be off to a […]

Week 2 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 2! 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 2, which […]

Gregory Polanco Back in Pirates Lineup on Sunday

Outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) is back in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday after a one-game absence. Polanco fouled a pitch off his right foot in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, and he was scratched from Saturday's lineup with what the team called "discomfort." The quick return should bring a sigh of relief for […]

Corey Dickerson Drives in Two on Saturday

Corey Dickerson saw his streak of multi-hit games end at three on Saturday, but he did go 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a loss against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder has heated up after a 1-for-14 start to his season, going 8-for-16 with four doubles, a triple, and five RBI […]

Chad Kuhl Fans Seven in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl gave up two runs on five hits and three walks in a no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The right-hander wasn't particularly pitch-efficient, needing 98 pitches to get through five innings, but he did strike out seven hitters. He left with a 4-2 lead and was in line […]

Gregory Polanco Scratched From Saturday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to what the team is calling right foot discomfort. Polanco fouled a ball off his foot in Friday's 14-3 win but stayed in the game, so the injury doesn't seem like a serious one. The team is likely […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/7/18): MLB DFS Lineups

After an odd Friday where many teams had the day off, we're back into the swing of things on Saturday with a full 15 games on deck. With every team playing, DraftKings is offering lots of different slates and contests. There's an early slate for the 1:05 - 4:10 start times, an all-day slate covering […]

Jordy Mercer Picks Up Three Hits on Friday

In his second game back after dealing with a jammed right pinky, Jordy Mercer had his best performance of the season in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop was one of the many offensive contributors in the 14-3 win, picking up three hits on the night, including two doubles. He added […]

Corey Dickerson Continues Hot Hitting on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 14-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Following a slow start to the season, Dickerson has caught fire over his past three games with seven hits in his last 13 at-bats. Four of those hits […]

Starling Marte Smacks Three-Run Triple in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte played a huge role in a 14-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, going 2-for-5 with a three-run triple, a steal, and a run scored. His three-bagger off of Yovani Gallardo in the six inning broke the game wide open, extending the Pittsburgh lead to 7-2. Marte is off […]

Josh Harrison Has Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Josh Harrison stayed hot on Friday, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored, and his first stolen base of the season against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman now has multiple hits in three straight contests and is hitting .344/.417/.500 with one homer, four RBI, and seven runs scored through seven games. […]

Colin Moran Has Huge Night at the Plate

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 4-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored in a win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Moran led the offensive outburst in a 14-3 win, doubling in the second inning before singling in his next three at-bats. It was his best game in a Pirates uniform, […]

Trevor Williams Picks Up Second Win of Season

Although he wasn't particularly sharp, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams did enough to pick up his second win in as many starts on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander gave up 10 hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings but limited the damage to only two runs and collected four strikeouts. While Williams […]

Kevin Siegrist Suspended by Pirates

After reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates released reliever Kevin Siegrist when he didn't make the big-league club out of spring training, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports the left-hander has instead been suspended. Per his contract, Siegrist was required to report to Triple-A Indianapolis if he didn't make the 25-man roster. He refused, and the Pirates […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/6/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Last week, we observed the season’s Opening Day. On Friday, we get more ballparks celebrating their home-openers. In the DFS community, we’re extremely happy to finally see games being played in Colorado. The over/unders are always high and the teams rarely disappoint. When considering park factors, no matter the site, a score of 100 is […]

Holds Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 1

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire in Week 1 and the start of the baseball season. Bottom line: the more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to […]

Corey Dickerson Mashes Two Extra-Base Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson had his second two-hit game in as many days on Thursday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds. He roped an RBI triple down the right field line in the fifth inning against Reds starter Homer Bailey and lined a double to right center field off of Amir Garrett in the […]

Gregory Polanco Goes Deep for Second Time in 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win against the Cincinnati Reds. The long ball was his second of the season, and he added a sacrifice fly to give him three RBI on the night. The 26-year-old is off to a nice start through six games, batting .286/.448/.714 […]

Felipe Rivero Picks Up Third Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Rivero notched his third save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He pitched a fairly clean inning, giving up only a single and striking out one. It was his third straight outing without allowing a walk, and he seems to have corrected his control […]

Steven Brault Picks Up Second Win of Season

Taking the place of Joe Musgrove in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation, Steven Brault picked up his second win of the season over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The left-hander gave up only one run on three hits in five innings and struck out four on 80 pitches. Brault battled a bit of wildness, walking […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a big afternoon slate of games on Thursday and a smaller evening slate. While there are several different contests being offered across DraftKings, the following picks have been made for contests running all day. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/5/18. The […]

Champ or Chump - Derek Dietrich and Josh Harrison

One of the biggest differences between daily and weekly fantasy formats is that sinking feeling you get when one of your studs has a day off. It happens to everyone in weekly formats, but your rivals are getting a game advantage over you in daily settings. You can't carry a backup on your bench for […]