Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 10

One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is what I tell myself when I'm bidding $6 for Ryan Braun in an Ottoneu league where I need OF help or adding Zack Godley to a pitching staff that has underperformed. These players aren't without warts and could never turn back to top form this season, […]

Austin Meadows Not Starting on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is not in Friday's starting lineup. Meadows has sat out two straight games as the Pirates try to balance their four starting outfielders. Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco will cover the outfield for the Pirates on Friday. Meadows has been hitting well since being called up and […]

Josh Harrison is Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (illness) has been scratched from Friday's starting lineup. It sounds like Harrison has some illness, so hopefully this is just a day-to-day type of issue. Adam Frazier will replace Harrison at second base and bat leadoff against the Cardinals.

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 3

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 2

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups

In preparation for today's freeroll on DraftDaily, below you can find my recommended lineup picks. If you've never played on DraftDaily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. […]

Updated Outfielder Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We have made it to the end of May in fantasy baseball. Now is the time everyone starts to take a hard look at their roster to make improvements and changes. At Rotoballer we are going to help you out by reshuffling the deck and updating the outfield rankings as a tool in reshaping your […]

Felipe Vazquez Implodes On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez did not record a single out on Thursday, blowing a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and taking the loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. Entering the game with an 8-5 advantage, he gave up a double to the first batter he faced. Following a fielding error, […]

Week 10 Points League Waiver Wire Targets and Drops

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, […]

Trevor Williams Continues To Struggle On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams allowed five runs on nine hits in five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday while taking a no-decision. The first inning doomed Williams, as he gave up four runs and nearly allowed the Cardinals to bat around. It was the third consecutive subpar outing for Williams, who […]

Austin Meadows Sitting On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows is getting the night off on Thursday against Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals. It's just routine rest for the hot-hitting rookie, who is batting .419/.435/.814 in 46 plate appearances. Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte, and Gregory Polanco make up the Pirates outfield from left to right on Thursday. Meadows […]

Felipe Vazquez Picks Up 10th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez worked out of a jam to pick up his 10th save of the season against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The southpaw allowed a pair of singles in the ninth inning, but he was able to retire Kris Bryant via a groundout to preserve the 2-1 win. After leaving Sunday's […]

Joe Musgrove Earns Second Straight Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove earned his second win in as many starts with a seven-inning, one-run effort against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Although he allowed seven hits and an uncharacteristic four walks, Musgrove kept the Cubs off the board after the first inning to help end Pittsburgh's four-game losing streak. He struck […]

Nick Kingham (SP, PIT) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham stumbled in his return to the bigs on Tuesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out just four Cubs in the eventual 8-6 defeat. This came after he had two quality […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 9)

Juan Soto is running the major leagues. Is that an overstatement? Absolutely. Will that be an overstatement in three years? Probably still yes but there's a shot the answer is no. That's what makes Soto so intriguing to watch. In addition to Soto continuing his high-level play early in his career, we are seeing a […]

Power Risers and Fallers for Week 9 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 9 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends be positive or negative. As the year rolls into June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]

Ivan Nova Feeling Better, Will Need Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova (finger) says he's feeling better and will play catch again on Thursday. The right-hander was placed on the disabled list on Monday with a sprained right ring finger. The injury at least partly explains his recent struggles, as he'd gone 0-4 with a 7.61 ERA in his last five […]

Jung Ho Kang Playing In Back-To-Back Games

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang is set to play in back-to-back games for the first time since reporting to extended spring training. Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Bill Brink, Kang will then get an off day before playing three straight games. After sitting out all of 2017 due to work visa issues stemming from […]

Starling Marte Sitting On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. It's just a routine day off for the center fielder, who has started every game since returning from the disabled list on Saturday. Austin Meadows is getting the start in center.

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 31

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers

Hopefully, you’ve all enjoyed a strong first two months of the fantasy baseball season and are heading into June with a full head of steam. Whether you're at the top and looking to strengthen your pitching ranks or in the lower half and seeking out a spark, we've got you covered. If you want to […]

2018 Prospects - Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 9)

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. This was an underrated, but crazy week of prospect promotions. Franklin Barreto, […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - O-Swings-and-Misses (Week 9)

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. For the first two months of the season, the baseball community has fixated on […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 9: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Austin Meadows Mashes Home Run On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-5 with a double, solo home run and two runs scored in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Despite Starling Marte's return, Meadows is still getting consistent playing time and has yet to cool down at the plate. The long ball was his fourth of the year […]

Felipe Vazquez Returns, Fires Perfect Inning

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez (forearm) returned to action in a non-save situation on Tuesday, firing a perfect ninth inning. Vazquez left Sunday's game with left forearm discomfort after feeling his elbow "pop," but the issue wasn't deemed serious. The southpaw got three straight groundouts from Cubs hitters, a nice return to form after blowing […]

Nick Kingham Takes No-Decision After So-So Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham allowed three runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The rookie got through the first four innings unscathed before Ben Zobrist blasted a two-run home run in the fifth. After allowing a two-out double and RBI single to opposing […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting Again On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is out of the lineup for a second straight game on Tuesday. The slumping Polanco is batting .128/.261/.205 over the last two weeks and is hitless in his last 22 plate appearances. He'll continue to find playing time hard to come by, as the Pirates intend to go with an […]

Corey Dickerson Sitting Against A Southpaw On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is out of the lineup for the second time in three days on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. With left-hander Jon Lester on the mound for the Cubs, Sean Rodriguez is getting the starting nod in left field and batting sixth. Dickerson has traditionally performed worse against southpaws, but he's […]

Felipe Vazquez is Available on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez (forearm) will be available against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. He reported forearm discomfort after blowing his third save of the season on Sunday. He got the day off on Monday and said that he is available in the bullpen for Tuesday's contest. Fantasy owners do not need to worry, […]