Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, June 22nd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 13

So we're two and a half months into the season, and a lot of pictures are becoming more clear. Some players have been lost to injury time, plenty are underperforming, and there are of course new faces rising. No matter the situation, it could be time for a roster refresh--but not just the hum-drum obvious […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 12)

Believe it or not, the midpoint of the minor league baseball season is here. We’re starting to see short-season leagues get underway, 2019 amateur draft picks are signing their first pro contracts, minor league all-star breaks are happening, and prospect promotions are also picking up steam. Major league teams are also continuing to dip into […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 12 Waiver Wire

The Reds are tinkering with their bullpen which may lead to another committee with a fireman, while the Red Sox, Twins, Rangers, and several others continued with the strategy. In "real life" baseball, the committee approach with a fireman is oftentimes the best strategy, but hoooo boy is it frustrating for fantasy owners. We're starting summer, […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (6/21/19)

Welcome to the Friday, June 21st edition of Rotoballer's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's slate. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/20/19)

Welcome to the Thursday, June 20th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Chris Paddack To Start Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack will be recalled from the minors to start on Saturday against the Pirates on the road. Paddack was sent down to High-A Lake Elsinore for a breather recently after allowing 12 earned runs in his previous three starts over 14 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old rookie right-hander has been […]

Franmil Reyes Returns to Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes is starting for just the second time in six games on Wednesday. He reportedly had a stiff neck over the weekend, but has pinch hit in all four games on the bench during the recent stretch. The Padres' lineup is out too late to be of use in most […]

Francisco Mejia Goes Big Fly In Return

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his return to the majors Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Called up with starter and battery mate Logan Allen to catch his major league debut, Mejia launched a key big fly in the sixth for critical insurance in the victory. Mejia has […]

Logan Allen Excellent In Debut

San Diego Padres starter Logan Allen dazzled in his major league debut, shutting out the Milwaukee Brewers over seven innings to collect his first victory. Allen allowed three hits, two walks and endured the occasional trouble, but induced three clutch double plays to escape unscathed. His strongest inning came in his final frame when he […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/19/19)

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 19th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 12 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, June 17 (unless otherwise noted). Today's analysis mostly revolves around xSLG-SLG differential during hot and cold streaks. Your weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 12

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 […]

Dinelson Lamet Rehabbing At Triple-A

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, allowed four earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out five in five innings in his first start for Triple-A El Paso on Sunday. In his four rehab starts (three for High-A Lake Elsinore), Lamet has struggled […]

Franchy Cordero Transferred To 60-Day IL

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (quad) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Monday, retroactive to early April. The move allows relief pitcher Kazuhisa Makita to join the 40-man roster as Cordero attempts to comeback from his myriad injuries. The 24-year-old was amidst a rehab assignment from an elbow issue and suffered a left […]

Joey Lucchesi Shuts Down Brew Crew

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi held the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless for seven strong innings in a victory Monday. The southpaw yielded three knocks and three walks while striking out five in the combined-shutout effort with the bullpen. Through 14 starts this season, the Friars de facto ace sits with a 3.74 ERA, 1.11 WHIP […]

Manny Machado Appeals Suspension, Smacks Homer

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado hit a double and smacked a solo home run in four at-bats Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Machado was handed a one-game suspension Monday morning after arguing balls and strikes over the weekend in Colorado and is appealing the ruling. The 26-year-old’s long ball was his 14th of […]

Welcome (Back) to the Show, Willie Calhoun

Despite being 5’8”, Willie Calhoun is widely regarded as one of the best pure hitters in baseball. However, Calhoun’s size and limited defensive abilities have prevented him from earning elite-prospect status and getting the same hype as similarly-talented batters. Despite his limitations and that perception, the reality is that Calhoun profiles as a potential .290 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/18/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 18th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Tuesday baseball on DraftKings. We have a huge slate on our hands that will start at 7:05 and includes 15 games. We have arguably the best DFS pitcher on the planet in Verlander and he's in a decent match-up. We also have some very affordable pitchers that are in great match-ups. Patrick Corbin […]

Francisco Mejia Recalled, Austin Allen Sent To Triple-A

The San Diego Padres recalled catcher Francisco Mejia on Monday and optioned catcher Austin Allen to Triple-A. Mejia went on the IL with a knee issue on May 10 and has been on extended rehab in the minors where he’s posted a 1.157 OPS with four homers in 18 games. He was struggling with the […]

Logan Allen Debuting Tuesday, Nick Margevicius Optioned

The San Diego Padres will promote starting pitcher Logan Allen to start Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Starter Nick Margevicius will be optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Allen, a 22-year-old southpaw, is the Padres No. 5 prospect and No. 61 overall in the majors. Through 13 starts in Triple-A, Allen posted a […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 17th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Manny Machado Enjoys Long Weekend In Coors Field

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado concluded a successful series in Coors Field, going 10-for-19 (.526 average) with three homers and 16-runs-plus-RBI. The huge weekend at altitude was much-needed salve for bruised Machado fantasy owners who have surely been disappointed in his performance to-date. The 26-year-old raises his slash to .261/.343/.448 after the four-game […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hitting .436 Since Return

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 10-for-19 (.526 average) over the four-game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. Tatis enjoyed his first trip to Coors Field, ripping three triples, two doubles and collecting 10 runs-plus-RBI. After missing a month with a hamstring injury, the 20-year-old phenom is hitting an absurd .436 with eight […]

Hunter Renfroe Demolishes Rockies Pitching

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe enjoyed a monster weekend in Coors Field, collecting five homers and eight RBI against the Colorado Rockies. Renfroe was quiet for two games out of four but exploded for a three-homer night on Friday and capped off the weekend with two dingers on Sunday. The big series raises his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's slate of Major League Baseball has 12 games on tap, beginning at 7:05p.m. ET. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/17/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Monday baseball on FanDuel! Happy belated Father's Day to those out there and let's help the celebration turn to good luck! We have a solid 12-game slate on our hands with a ton to unpack. From a few expensive pitchers in questionable match-ups to some salary savers that appear to be safe, dissecting […]

xwOBA Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 12)

Today, we will revisit xwOBA to find out who is putting together strong at-bats though Statcast's idea of contact quality as well as plate discipline. I will highlight players who are either vastly outperforming or underachieving on their wOBA compared to expected stats. As a reminder, xwOBA utilizes exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain […]

Luis Urias (2B, SD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres second base prospect Luis Urias is doing everything he can to earn a second call-up this season. At Triple-A El Paso this year, Urias is hitting .333/.424/.662 with 15 home runs, 36 RBI and 47 runs in 51 games. Urias earned […]