DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 5/18/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This is a light Thursday compared to the previous month or so. There are four early games, which makes the early slate the main slate, so here I am. Don't worry...our esteemed staff here at RotoBaller will have the two-game nightcap covered as well. We start early today, so get those lineups in before lunch! […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 18th, 2023

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 May 18th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leads Braves To Victory Over Rangers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. jacked a solo home run and swiped a bag to top the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Wednesday. Acuna Jr.'s homer was his 11th of the season. His lone stolen base was his 18th of the year. The 25-year-old has been on a hot streak, hitting home runs in four […]

Seiya Suzuki Cracks Three Hits In Cubs Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was 3-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros Wednesday. It was the second time he logged two home runs in a game in his career. The 28-year-old also etched his name in major league history as the first Japanese-born player to […]

Kyle Tucker Smacks Game-Winning Single Wednesday

On Wednesday, Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker came through in the clutch with a pivotal two-run single in the ninth inning, propelling his team to a thrilling 7-6 comeback victory against the Cubs. Tucker had three hits in the contest. This remarkable late-inning rally saw the Astros erase a five-run deficit in the last two […]

Drew Smyly Works Six Strong Innings Against Astros

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly pitched well across six innings, unfortunately earning a no-decision versus the Astros Wednesday. Once Smyly exited, the Cubs bullpen struggled, resulting in an eventual 7-6 loss. However, despite Chicago's bullpen falling apart, Smyly recorded six strikeouts and didn't concede a walk in the contest. He has an impressive 2.86 […]

Nick Pivetta Moving To Multi-Inning Relief Role

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Nick Pivetta is heading to the bullpen to serve as a multi-inning reliever. "It's where we're at. We're getting healthy. We have a lot of starters. Just dominate your role. We've seen him do it before," Cora said. Left-handed veteran James Paxton is healthy for now […]

Triston McKenzie To Make First Rehab Start Saturday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Columbus, and he's scheduled to go three innings or 50 pitches. McKenzie has yet to pitch this year after suffering a right teres major muscle strain in his right shoulder back in March. Because of how long […]

Zack Gelof Homers Twice In Four-Hit Game

Oakland Athletics No. 3 ranked prospect Zack Gelof exploded with a four-hit, two-home run output for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday. Prior to the game, Gelof had gone deep just once in 25 appearances this season. The performance raised his slash line to .298/.412/.521, including 12 stolen bases and 14 extra-base hits. With little depth […]

Tyler O'Neill Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) hasn't progressed enough with his baseball activities in order to be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals aren't rushing the 27-year-old back and will slow play things a little longer. O'Neill is currently on the injured list with […]

Liam Hendriks Won't Return This Week

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that closer Liam Hendriks, who pitched in a minor-league rehab game on Tuesday night, will return to Chicago on Thursday while the team maps out what the rest of his rehab assignment will look like. Grifol said Hendriks won't return this week, but it's possible he'll make his […]

Eloy Jimenez Hopes To Return By Next Weekend

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (appendix) said he felt like he "was going to die" when he woke up with intense pain caused by appendicitis. Jimenez is feeling good now, though, and is running and playing catch. After a minor-league rehab assignment, he's hoping to be ready to return from the 10-day injured list […]

Carlos Rodon Throws From 90 Feet

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw from 90 feet on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon didn't have any setbacks as the southpaw slowly ramps things back up. The 30-year-old hurler has had multiple throwing sessions on flat ground since receiving a cortisone injection, and it looks like he'll avoid a second […]

Tyler Glasnow Likely To Make One More Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is most likely going to make one more minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Durham. Glasnow was pulled early from a rehab start last week due to left-side soreness, but he rebounded in a big way on Tuesday by striking out nine hitters […]

Taj Bradley To Start On Thursday, Could Stick Around

Tampa Bay Rays top pitching prospect Taj Bradley will start on Thursday against the New York Mets, and he'll have a chance to stick around in the team's starting rotation. There's a spot open in the team's rotation given Drew Rasmussen's (forearm) injury, so Bradley needs to be picked up if he's available in most […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets Good News

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) said he got good news on the MRI exam on his right knee, although he wasn't in the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. It's a day-to-day injury, and he'll see how he's feeling on Thursday. The 24-year-old All-Star left Tuesday's game early with […]

Luis Severino To Start Sunday Against Reds

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will make the start on Sunday on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Aaron Boone. It will be Severino's first game of the 2023 season after he was injured in spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander didn't throw more than 58 pitches in either of […]

Jose Altuve Could Make Season Debut Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) will not play for Double-A Corpus Christi on his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. Altuve will come back to Houston to work out at Minute Maid Park, and Baker said there's a chance that Altuve will make his season debut on Friday, depending […]

Alex Verdugo Removed As Precaution Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (groin) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners as a precaution due to left-groin tightness. It doesn't sound like Verdugo's injury is very serious, but the Red Sox weren't taking any chances with one of their best hitters. Boston has an off day on Thursday, too, so […]

Jorge Polanco Dealing With Hamstring Strain

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) suffered a mild left-hamstring strain in the 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Polanco could end up missing a few days with the injury, but for now it looks like he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 29-year-old middle infielder […]

X-Rays Negative On Joey Gallo

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (leg) after he left Wednesday's contest early against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning after fouling a ball off his leg. Gallo is officially dealing with a leg contusion and should be considered day-to-day moving forward. The power-hitting left-handed […]

Corey Seager Returns From Injured List Wednesday

The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Sam Huff to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. In his return to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, Seager was serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the lineup. The […]

Yennier Cano Continues Scoreless Streak On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles reliever Yennier Cano continued his perfect season after throwing a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Cano struck out two batters and picked up his eighth hold of the season. The 29-year-old has been electric in his sophomore season in the big leagues and has been one […]

J.P. France Roughed Up In Third Start

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France turned in 3 2/3 innings of six-run ball after the Chicago Cubs got to him early on Wednesday. France allowed nine hits, three home runs, and struck out two batters. This outing bumped his season ERA to 4.11, despite an encouraging start to his major league career. Prior to Wednesday's […]

Trea Turner Picks Up Two Hits On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had a successful day at the plate after going 2-for-5 in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He ripped a single in the first inning and picked up a knock to right fielder Michael Conforto in the eighth inning. Turner did strike out twice but had an encouraging […]

Scott Barlow Picks Up Sixth Save

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow picked up his sixth save of the season after hurling a scoreless ninth to close out a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres. He pitched in back-to-back nights after picking up another save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Padres. Barlow has been on an encouraging streak over […]

Manny Machado Has Broken Bone In Hand

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his third metacarpal bone in left his hand. Wednesday marked the second consecutive day Machado has been missing from the Padres' starting lineup as further tests revealed he indeed has a broken bone in his hand after initial tests did […]

James Outman Powers Dodgers With Grand Slam

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman launched a grand slam in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. Outman broke the tie in the bottom of the seventh after Miguel Vargas drove in the tying run to set him up with bases loaded and two outs. The 26-year-old cranked his ninth homer of the season […]

Mark Vientos - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  The Mets are struggling, and they're emptying the tank on top-prospect call-ups. Having already called up Bret Baty and Francisco Alvarez, they're now promoting their big-time hitting prospect Mark Vientos. This is a great opportunity for fantasy baseball managers to add a potential […]