MLB Trade Deadline: Analysis and Fantasy Implications rotoballer.com Thu 8/2/18 3:10 AM

The 2018 version of the MLB Trade Deadline was one of the most memorable in recent memories. With players being dealt left and right, multiple teams around the league have changed the identity of their franchise for the present and future. With so much movement going on, the fantasy baseball landscape has taken a major turn as well. Some players who were in great situations may no longer see opportunities while others may be in line for regular starts. This article will tell you which players[...]

Week 18 Waiver Wire - Catcher rotoballer.com Thu 7/26/18 3:15 AM

With the second half of baseball now in full swing, teams are doing their best to make a late season playoff push. As the trade deadline approaches, teams around the league will drastically change as they do their best to try and win the World Series. As the MLB landscape changes, so will Fantasy Baseball. With multiple injuries, trades and overall depth chart transactions, different players will become viable in fantasy leagues. One of the hardest positions to manage is catcher. With only li[...]

Diamondbacks Acquire Matt Andriese rotoballer.com Wed 7/25/18 2:00 PM

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for catcher Michael Perez and pitcher Brian Shaffer. Perez has played in Triple A this season, while Shaffer is still in the lower minor leagues. Andriese has a 4.07 ERA in 27 games and could be a useful piece to the Diamondbacks pitching staff. Andriese could be a fantasy option in NL-only leagues if the D-Backs decide to keep him in the starting rotation. The D-Backs have designated Randall Delgado for assignment [...]

Week 15 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers rotoballer.com Sun 7/8/18 6:47 PM

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 15! 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 15, and our recommendations on whether to start or sit each pitcher. If you've got any questions about which pitchers can capitalize on a ju[...]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/5/18) rotoballer.com Thu 7/5/18 3:46 AM

Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 5th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. Use this column to set your season-long and DFS lineups for today, and get a better sense of which starters we think will have success. Here [...]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings and Starts/Sits (7/4/18) rotoballer.com Wed 7/4/18 8:24 AM

Happy 4th of July everyone! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 4th). Below that, you will also find our start/sit recommendations for each matchup. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. Use this column to set your season-long and DFS lineups for today, and get a better sense of which starters we th[...]

Matt Andriese In Short Outing Saturday Versus Baltimore rotoballer.com Sun 5/13/18 12:32 AM

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only three innings Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Orioles. He only allowed one run and the Rays would win. Andriese had allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he had pitched, though that was stretched over six appearances. Andriese has not been anything special in the past and this outing did not move the needle much.

Matt Andriese To Start Second Game Of Doubleheader Saturday Versus ... rotoballer.com Fri 5/11/18 11:15 PM

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Andriese was named the starting pitcher for the upcoming second game of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He has made 11 appearances this season but only one start. He has allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he has pitched, though that is stretched over six appearances. He does have 45 career starts, so he does have some prior experience. Andriese has not been anything special in the past so he should probably be avoided for daily on Satur[...]

Matt Andriese With A Short Outing Sunday Versus Boston rotoballer.com Mon 4/30/18 2:54 AM

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only 3 1/3 innings Sunday versus the Red Sox. He did not give up a run but they pulled him after two consecutive batters reached. The quick hook with a three-run lead does create some questions as to how much faith they have in him. Andriese has had mediocre results so far in his career as he is below .500 and has had an ERA above 4.00 in each of the three seasons. His strikeout totals or even K/9 rate are unremarkable. He is not much of a fan[...]

Matt Andriese To Start Sunday For Tampa Bay rotoballer.com Sat 4/28/18 9:32 PM

The Tampa Bay Rays have named Matt Andriese as the Sunday starting pitcher versus Boston. He has not gone more than 2 2/3 innings yet this season and has a 5.40 ERA in 2018. Andriese has had mediocre results so far in his career as he is below .500 and has had an ERA above 4.00 in each of the three seasons. His strikeout totals or even K/9 rate are unremarkable. He is not much of a fantasy option.