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 […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 5th

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. It's still just the first week of MLB games, but we are always ready to stream. For those who are new - use this column on a daily basis […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/5/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, with the early slate being the bigger one, but I will have players from both slates. Plenty of good options across the board, and whether you are looking for cash game players, or some that are more GPP focused, you will find them on this slate. I will be […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 6th

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. It's still just the first week of MLB games, but we are always ready to stream. For those who are new - use this column on a daily basis […]

Corey Dickerson Notches Two Hits, Steal on Wednesday

After a slow start to his Pittsburgh Pirates career, outfielder Chris Dickerson had his first multi-hit game of the year on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Dickerson went 2-for-4 on the night with a run and a steal, which is a nice bonus for a player who had only 14 career stolen bases coming into […]

Ivan Nova Knocked Around in Loss to Twins

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ivan Nova allowed five runs on five hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday, taking the loss against the Minnesota Twins. He struck out just three. Through five frames, Nova was putting together a solid outing, giving up just two runs to put himself in line for a win. […]

Josh Bell Crushes First Home Run of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell belted his first home run of 2018, a two-run shot in a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. While it was his only hit of the game, Bell certainly made it count. The blast traveled 432 feet and came off the bat at 113.7 mph, the hardest […]

Jordy Mercer Out of Wednesday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (finger) is out of the lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He left the game on Monday after jamming his right pinky while sliding into first base on a pickoff attempt. Sean Rodriguez will start in his place on Wednesday night. X-rays on Mercer's finger came back negative and […]

2018 Prospects - Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 1)

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. What a debut for Shohei Ohtani? Aside from a rough second inning, […]

Joe Musgrove Shut Down for 5-7 Days

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will be shut down for five to seven days, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports. Musgrove was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain on Monday, just three days before he was set to make his season debut. It's not clear when he'll return at […]

George Kontos Picks Up Save on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander George Kontos registered his second career save on Monday to secure a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Regular closer Felipe Rivero was unavailable after appearing in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday. Kontos won't get many save opportunities moving forward, but manager Clint Hurdle has shown trust in the veteran […]

Jameson Taillon Ties Career-High With Nine K's in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon tied a career best with nine strikeouts in a win against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. He allowed just two runs on four hits and no walks in 5 1/3 innings to keep his team undefeated. Taillon cruised through the first five innings, allowing only two baserunners, but he ran […]

Colin Moran Smacks Grand Slam in Pirates Win

After a quiet first series with his new team, Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran greeted his new fans with a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. It was his only hit of the day, but it proved to be huge in a narrow 5-4 win […]

Steven Brault to Start Thursday Against Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Steven Brault is set to start against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday after Joe Musgrove (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday. Brault was one of the club's best pitchers in spring training (3.77 ERA), but he was sent to the bullpen to start the season. The 25-year-old has made […]

Jordy Mercer Jams Finger, X-Rays Negative

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer left Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins after jamming his right pinky while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt. Mercer had X-rays after the game, and The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports the results were negative. He's considered day-to-day. Sean Rodriguez took over at shortstop after the injury […]

Joe Musgrove Placed on DL with Shoulder Strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The team recalled right-hander Clay Holmes to fill the vacant roster spot. The move is retroactive to March 30, meaning Musgrove can return on April 9. Just one day prior, the Pirates announced Musgrove as their starter for Thursday's game […]

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

The Corner Store is open. The season has officially begun and managers are already ravaging through the waiver wire for various reasons. First base and third base are generally the best spots to look to improve your team’s power. In most cases, it is preferable that it includes a decent average but that isn’t always […]

The Cut List (Week 1) - Time to Let Go?

I want to make this clear: you should be hesitant to cut any players you drafted at this point. I’m writing this on March 31st. You won’t see a ton of players on this list because it’s so damn early. The players on this list are guys you should strongly consider dropping soon. If you […]

Week 1 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

Welcome back everyone, to my updated starts/sits column for Week 1! 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 1, which will […]

David Freese Homers in First Start of Season

Third baseman David Freese went 2-for-4 and homered in the second game of the Pittsburgh Pirates' doubleheader versus the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. It was the first start of the season for the 34-year-old, who is now the backup to Colin Moran at third base. Freese should get two or three starts a week between […]

Josh Harrison Finishes a Triple Short of Cycle

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison played a huge role in his team's doubleheader sweep on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a double and a home run in the nightcap. His homer was the shortest recorded in all of baseball through the season's first weekend at 342 feet, but it counted all the same. That being […]

Chad Kuhl Notches First Win of Season

Hard-throwing right-hander Chad Kuhl wasn't spectacular on Sunday, allowing four runs in 5 2/3 innings, but he did enough to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a sweep over the Detroit Tigers. Kuhl allowed eight hits on the day, though he limited the damage by issuing no walks and punching out four. The 25-year-old has produced […]

Trevor Williams Throws Six No-Hit Innings

Although he walked five batters and struck out just one, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Trevor Williams tossed six innings of no-hit baseball against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday en route to his win of the season. Williams was pulled from the game after 85 pitches, and Michael Feliz coughed up the no-hitter with one out in […]

Starling Marte Notches First Homer of 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-7 with his first home run and stolen base of the season in a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Power has been largely absent from Marte's game the last two years after a career-best 19 home runs in 2015, so Sunday was hopefully a sign of things […]

Felipe Rivero Rebounds, Picks Up Two Saves in Doubleheader

Felipe Rivero bounced back from a horrendous Opening Day to pick up two saves in the Pittsburgh Pirates' doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He struck out the side in the first game and notched two punchouts in the second. He allowed only one hit between the outings and, most importantly, did not issue […]

Joe Musgrove to Make Pirates Debut Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will make his first start of the season on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Musgrove pitched in a minor league game on Saturday, so this will keep him on regular rest. He dominated out of the bullpen for the Houston Astros last year, and Pittsburgh is hoping he can translate […]

Digging Deeper - Week 1 Waiver Wire Targets

We are here, fantasy baseball enthusiasts! As things get underway, this is a great time to overreact and propose Matt Davidson for Felipe Rivero and Brad Hand because closers are fickle beasts. Don't forget to cut Trea Turner because Dave Martinez likes his speed in the 6-hole. I kid, I kid. Welcome to Digging Deeper. […]