Eduardo Rodriguez Takes Loss To Tampa Bay

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lasted just 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs, on seven hits, while striking out seven, and walking two in a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay Sunday. The southpaw allowed a pair of solo home runs during the outing, increasing his season total to 10 allowed in 13 starts. […]

MLB Draft Prospect Stock Watch

The 2019 Amateur Draft has come and gone, with fantasy owners looking to the next wave of impact talent. Depending on league format, some of these names might be ready to contribute from the start, but others will be added in drafts this winter. For those readers who did not have the time to watch […]

Hit Distance Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 11)

We're taking another deep dive into the Statcast data this week to find hidden power and to determine whether certain power hitters are legit. In this edition of Statcast Hitter Analysis, we will examine the leaderboard for average hit distance. In this case, the data will interpret the distance of all batted ball events, not […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

This point of the season is a rough one for reinforcements on the waiver wire. Pretty much everyone is still trying to win, and with early breakouts long since snapped up and injuries taking their toll as usual, it can be tough to find help that doesn't require a trade partner. Tough - but not […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

While the last couple of weeks have been heavy on prospect call-ups with the arrival of such players as Brendan Rodgers, Nicky Lopez, Cavan Biggio, and Keston Hiura, this week seems to epitomize a league of changing landscapes. The Phillies acquired Jay Bruce (with immediate results), there are further trade talks already swirling around the […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 11

Welcome back to the strikeout rate risers and fallers series for Week 11! Each week we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers, analyze what is behind those changes, and then decide if they are actionable. A pitcher can best control their fate by generating swings and misses, so this exercise […]

Transient No More, Kimbrel Lands on the North Side

Our long national nightmare is over. Craig Kimbrel is no longer a closer without a home, as the Chicago Cubs signed him earlier this week to a three-year deal worth $43 Million, with a club option in 2022. With the MLB draft concluding, Kimbrel finally became an unrestricted free-agent - no longer tied to the […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 10th, 2019

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 10th, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/10/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 10th 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 (6/10/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Monday's slate of Major League Baseball has nine games on tap, beginning at 7:00 p.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 6/10/19. The lineup picks will range from some of […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for June 10th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/10/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and includes all nine of Monday's games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/10/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for June 10th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 6/10/19  Hyun-Jin Ryu vs Los […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 10th, 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 10th, 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 […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Three Singles on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit three singles on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Ozuna looks like he's getting hot, and as a streaky hitter throughout his career, this could be the beginning of a run for the outfielder. He'll start his next game with a .259/.329/.530 slash line.

Aaron Nola Takes Loss Versus Reds

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched but took the loss Sunday vs Cincinnati. Nola gave up four hits, three walks, and struck out seven in the quality start. Nola was cruising through six innings but ran into trouble in the seventh and two outs. He […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Reaches Double-Digit Homers

Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 9-8 home loss against the Oakland Athletics. The double was Cabrera's 10th of the season, and the homer also gave him 10 for the season. The 33-year-old veteran has picked up the […]

Drew Smyly Tuned Up Again In Sunday's Loss

Texas Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Drew Smyly was touched up for five earned runs, six hits and two walks with three strikeouts and two more homers allowed over just three innings in a loss against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He threw 34 of his 54 pitches for strikes, and managed first-pitch strikes to just […]

Eventful Game For Rougned Odor In Home Loss

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 9-8 home loss against the Oakland Athletics. He was also able to steal home, his fifth theft of the season. The big day is great, but he is still slashing just .177/.232/.313. This was […]

Yordan Alvarez Homers In Major League Debut

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in his first game as a pro, making a profound statement in his long-awaited debut. His 413-foot blast came in the 4th inning off of Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy, and the hit registered at an impressive 107.3 MPH exit velocity. Alvarez also […]

Adam Wainwright Departs Early With Hamstring Injury

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright was forced from Sunday's start early against the Cubs with left hamstring tightness. He left the game with one out in the fifth as the Cubs were rallying with two runs in the frame. Wainwright finished his line giving up three runs with a walk and a pair of […]

Blake Treinen Shaky, Hangs On For 14th Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen allowed two runs - one earned - and three hits with a walk in the ninth inning on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, but he was able to hang on for his 14th save. He needed 22 pitches, and he managed first-pitch strikes to just three of the seven batters […]

Frankie Montas Ties Season Best With 10 Strikeouts

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs - two earned - and seven hits with a walk and 10 strikeouts over six innings in a victory against the Texas Rangers. He threw 70 of his 97 pitches for strikes in the quality start, including first-pitch strikes to 16 of the 27 batters he […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In One In Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with an RBI in a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. His RBI single in the seventh inning wound up being the go-ahead run in a 4-3 victory. Suarez has been scuffling at the plate of late, hitting just .179 with just the one RBI […]

Khris Davis Snaps Lengthy Power Drought

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and he added an RBI single later in Sunday's 9-8 victory against the Texas Rangers. It was the 13th home run of the season for Davis, but his first since May 13. He has been struggling with a left hip and oblique […]

Sonny Gray Holds Phillies To Three Runs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray held the Philadelphia Phillies to three runs in 5 2/3 innings of work in a 4-3 win on Sunday. Gray struck out three, walked three, and gave up four hits in a no-decision. The veteran right-hander has pitched well for the Reds, posting a 2-5 record, 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, […]

Ramon Laureano Extends On-Base Streak to 28 Games

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano ended up 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 9-8 slugfest against the Texas Rangers, extending his on-base streak to 28 games. It is the longest active streak in the majors. He has hit safely in 21 of the past 22 games, too, raising his average from .222 to .259 […]

No X-Rays Expected For Nick Ahmed

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) will not have X-rays on his injured left foot. He was lifted from Sunday's game in Toronto, and it appears it was simply as a precaution. Manager Torey Lovullo removed Ahmed from the game, and whatever the issue was stems from a situation in the […]

Robbie Ray Whiffs 10 In Sunday's Interleague Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray allowed two earned runs, five hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. He threw 66 of his 107 pitches for strikes, and he managed just 13 first-pitch strikes to the 26 batters he faced in […]

Rest Does Eduardo Escobar Some Good

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (rest) was back in the starting lineup on Sunday in Toronto for the interleague series finale. He was on base five times, posting a double, two singles, two walks and a run scored, pushing his average to .289. Escobar has hit safely in 14 of the past 17 games, […]