This article references A.J. Ramos, Aroldis Chapman, Brad Boxberger, Brad Ziegler, Brandon Belt, Cameron Maybin, Carson Smith, Craig Kimbrel, Dellin Betances, Fernando Rodney, Glen Perkins, Hanley Ramirez, Hector Rondon, Huston Street, Jake McGee, Jeurys Familia, Jim Johnson, Joakim Soria, Joaquin Benoit, John Axford, Ken Giles, Kenley Jansen, Kevin Jepsen, Lucas Duda, Mark Melancon, Roberto Osuna, Rusney Castillo, Steve Cishek, Tom Wilhelmsen, Trevor Rosenthal, Wade Davis and more! This isn’t the hottest of takes here, as the SAGNOF (Saves Ain’t Got NO Face) school of thought has had a steady stream of followers for quite a few years now. It’s a little more complicated than that of course, as this isn’t simply about the straight up value of taking a closer early on.   Why Not? There’s the opportunity cost of the starting pitcher or batter that you passed on in order to secure that closer and get those precious saves. Look, I know, closers aren’t the o[...]Keep on reading: Fantasy Baseball Strategy: Don't Pay For Saves!

This article references A.J. Reed, Adam LaRoche, Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Anthony Rizzo, Ben Paulsen, Brandon Belt, Brandon Moss, Brian Roberts, C.J. Cron, Carlos Santana, Chris Carter, Chris Colabello, Chris Davis, Edwin Encarnacion, Eric Hosmer, Eric Thames, Freddie Freeman, Gregory Bird, Joe Mauer, Joey Votto, Jose Abreu, Justin Bour, Justin Morneau, Justin Smoak, Justin Upton, Kendrys Morales, Logan Morrison, Lucas Duda, Luis Valbuena, Mark Reynolds, Mark Teixeira, Mark Trumbo, Matt Adams, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Mitch Moreland, Paul Goldschmidt, Pedro Alvarez, Prince Fielder, Reed, Ryan Howard, Ryan Zimmerman, Steve Pearce, Todd Frazier, Victor Martinez, Yonder Alonso and more! Welcome to the second installment of our January ranking breakdowns! If you’re like us here at RotoBaller, you’ve been huddled around the stove awaiting that precious heat for a while now. While there are still some free agent dominoes yet to fall, we've seen quite the flurry of moves. This round of rankings features seven of our experts. They are Brad Johnson, Max Petrie, Kyle Bishop, Harris Yudin, Jeff Kahntroff, Bill Dubiel, and Nick Mariano. Today we'll cover first base. Assume a s[...]Keep on reading: 2016 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: First Base

This article references 2B, A, Addison Russell, C, Daniel Murphy, Jed Lowrie, Kelly Johnson, Lucas Duda, OF, RB, SP, SS, TE, WR and more! The playoffs are here! For many of you the pressure is just picking up. If you’ve been in cruise control, you have to start paying attention again. If you’ve clawed your way into the postseason, you need to maintain your diligence. This edition of my weekly column is here to help you with your playoff squad. The players listed are all guys I think can be difference-makers in the race for the title. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly @Roto_Dubs with any questions about the mi[...]Keep on reading: Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 24

This article references A, C, Jordan Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmermann, Lucas Duda, OF, RB, SP, TE and more! The New York Mets activated Lucas Duda from the DL on Monday, according to ESPN.com. The first baseman did not play on Monday as he will be eased back in the lineup while he returns from a herniated disc in his back. The first start since being out of action since Aug. 22 could be Tuesday for the slugging lefty. Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann will be on the hill for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday against New York, which means Duda will likely start at first base for the Mets. Duda has[...]Keep on reading: Duda (Back) Activated From DL: Likely Returns Tuesday Against Nats

This article references A, Alex Gordon, Anibal Sanchez, Billy Hamilton, Brandon Crawford, C, Carlos Carrasco, CC Sabathia, David Wright, George Springer, Giancarlo Stanton, Howie Kendrick, J.J. Hardy, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joe Panik, Jorge Soler, Jose Fernandez, Jr., Lucas Duda, Maikel Franco, Marcus Stroman, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, OF, Randal Grichuk, SP, SS, Steven Matz, Steven Souza, TE, Wil Myers, WR, Yasiel Puig and more! If you learned one thing this week as a fantasy baseball manager, it was probably that bruises don't just hurt the players that they sideline. Hello and welcome again to the MLB player injury report. If you are reading this, you are most likely biting your nails, pulling your hair out, or considering balling up in a corner in disbelief and frustration. Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, but hopefully news you read here today will bring you a little comfort or at least help you to make a[...]Keep on reading: MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Springer, Stroman and More

This article references 1B, 3B, A, A.j. Pollock, Byron Buxton, C, Carlos Gomez, Dexter Fowler, Hanley Ramirez, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jr., Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Lucas Duda, Maikel Franco, Miguel Sano, OF, Paul Goldschmidt, RB, Rusney Castillo, SP, SS, TE, Wellington Castillo, WR and more! It is now the 21-week anniversary of this column. Each week, I've considered writing about Arizona's breakout star, A.J. Pollock. The problem is, I never have any idea where to put him. For the first few weeks and months of the season, he seemed like a clear 'sell high' option. Yet, there was something about his consistent, non-flashy style of play that lead me to believe that he was the real deal. Well, here we are in late-August, and Pollock remains one of the hottest, if not the hottest, h[...]Keep on reading: Buy Low and Sell High Hitters for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

This article references A, C, Daniel Murphy, Lucas Duda, Michael Cuddyer, OF, RB, SP, SS, TE and more! The New York Mets expect Lucas Duda back in the lineup once he is eligible to return from the DL, according to MLB.com. The first baseman was placed on the DL on Saturday, which means he’ll be able to return to the Mets lineup on Sept. 7. Duda was diagnosed with a small thoracic disc herniation in his back following X-Rays and an MRI, according to Newsday. The 29 year-old slugger will take some anti-inflammatories while he rests. #Mets now expect Lucas Duda back from the DL as soon as he[...]Keep on reading: Duda (Back) Will Return When Eligible On Sept. 7

With the calendar closing in on September, injuries can be trickier for fantasy owners to deal with. Major league teams have the luxury of expanding their rosters, which often lessens the rush to place injured players on the disabled list, ... read more »

This week’s injury update is a long one with many big-name players. Let’s get right to it. Nori Aoki (SF OF) was placed on the seven-day concussion DL on August 13. The original injury occurred when Aoki was hit by ... read more »

This article references 1B, 2B, A, Adam Jones, Ben Revere, Ben Zobrist, Brock Holt, C, Chris Davis, Gerardo Parra, Joc Pederson, Kelly Johnson, Lucas Duda, Manny Machado, OF, RB, SP, SS, Stephen Vogt, TE, Yoenis Cespedes and more! [...]Keep on reading: Week 18 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball