Yordan Alvarez Back In The Lineup On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-handed slugger received a routine rest day on Sunday. The Astros want to be cautious with their big power bat after an abbreviated spring training. Alvarez is off to an excellent start to the season. He's […]

Sean Murphy Sitting Out On Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This is the second day in four games that Murphy has sat out. The expectation is that Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud are going to split up the playing time at the catcher spot. It's assumed […]

Jorge Mateo Returning On Monday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (finger) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. He missed Sunday's game after suffering a cut on his finger during Saturday's contest. It sounds like this was only a minor issue and Mateo shouldn't be impacted by this going forward. He only has four […]

Whit Merrifield Absent On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield (rest) is absent from Monday's starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine day off for the 34-year-old veteran. Cavan Biggio will cover second base and bat eighth versus right-hander Brady Singer on Monday. The expectation is that Merrifield will be back in […]

Lars Nootbaar To Miss Third Straight Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Nootbaar jammed his thumb while sliding into third base during Thursday's season opener. He hasn't been able to play since then, but the team doesn't believe that Nootbaar will require a trip to the injured […]

Brandon Lowe Returning On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. The left-handed slugger suffered a right toe contusion during Saturday's game. Lowe sat out on Sunday because of the injury, but appears to be feeling good enough to play on Monday. It doesn't sound […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/3/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/3/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am pumped to get back into the rotation for your Premium DFS picks today! There are 15 games being played today, but just 11 games on the […]

Will Benson Out Of The Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is not in the starting lineup on Monday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Left-handed hitters Jason Vosler and Jake Fraley will also start on the bench, with outfielder TJ Friedl starting in right field and batting ninth. Stuart Fairchild is making the start in left field and […]

James Outman Steals His First Base

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman went 0-for-1 with a walk and his first stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the four-game series finale. Outman didn't start the game with a lefty on the hill for the D-backs, but he entered the game as a late defensive replacement. The […]

Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep For First Time In 2023

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the 2023 season and two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in the series finale. Rodriguez hit a solo leadoff home run to begin the bottom of the first inning. The 22-year-old 2022 American League Rookie of the Year […]

Jake Fraley Sitting Against Left-Hander

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup on Monday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup, while TJ Friedl is starting in right field and batting ninth. Luke Maile is doing the catching and is hitting seventh. The […]

Trea Turner Off To Great Start With Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday night's loss to the Texas Rangers, and he's hitting .385 (5-for-13) with a double, two triples, an RBI, two runs scored, one walk and two strikeouts in his first three games of the season in his first year with the team. His fantasy […]

Braves Option Jared Shuster, Recall Dylan Dodd

The Atlanta Braves optioned left-hander Jared Shuster to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and selected the contract of left-hander Dylan Dodd from the minors in a corresponding move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated outfielder Jordan Luplow for assignment. Shuster struggled in his MLB debut on Sunday against the Washington Nationals and […]

Ian Anderson Struggles In Triple-A Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson didn't have the start he wanted in his first outing for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, as he allowed six runs (four earned) on four hits (three homers allowed) while walking two and striking out one in just two-thirds of an inning. The 24-year-old struggled to a 5.00 ERA (4.25 FIP), […]

Salvador Perez Getting A Day Off

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is receiving the day off on Monday. In his place, MJ Melendez will do the catching and hit leadoff against right-hander Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Bobby Witt Jr. is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Nicky Lopez is at shortstop and hitting eighth […]

David Villar Starting Again At Third Base

San Francisco Giants infielder David Villar is getting another start at third base on Monday against the Chicago White Sox, and he's hitting sixth in the lineup against right-hander Michael Kopech. Villar is making his third straight start for the Giants against a righty, while Wilmer Flores will start on the bench for a third […]

Bryan Reynolds Goes Deep In Loss Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the team's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the series finale on Sunday. Reynolds clubbed his first home run of the 2023 season as he attempts to work out a long-term contract extension with the organization. The 28-year-old […]

Wilmer Flores Sitting Again Monday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is sitting out for the third straight game on Monday. David Villar is starting at third base and is hitting sixth, while LaMonte Wade Jr. is at first base and batting leadoff against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. Flores has only played in one game so […]

JT Brubaker Could Need Tommy John Surgery

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander JT Brubaker (elbow, forearm) on the 60-day injured list on Sunday, and he could need Tommy John surgery, according to sources. Brubaker's injury could influence the Pirates to make him a reliever once he returns. His curveball and changeup looked good this spring, but his sinker-slider combination is exceptional and […]

Leody Taveras Swinging From The Right Side

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) has advanced to swinging from the right side, but he's still unlikely to be activated from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Friday. The 24-year-old switch-hitter is making some progress, but fantasy managers will have to be patient. He could go out on a short minor-league rehab […]

Joey Wiemer Making Another Start Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer is making his third straight start on Monday against right-hander Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets. Wiemer is starting in right field and batting ninth in the lineup. He continues to hit at the bottom of the Brew Crew's batting order, but the 24-year-old youngster has held his […]

Mets Release Darin Ruf

The New York Mets officially released first baseman Darin Ruf on Monday. The Mets designated Ruf for assignment last week, but he went unclaimed on waivers and is now free to sign with any team. The Mets acquired Ruf at last year's trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, but he was a bust for […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In The Lineup Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is back in the starting lineup on Monday after he started on the bench against a southpaw on Sunday. Nimmo is starting in center field and is back in his usual leadoff spot on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta. The 30-year-old is off to a […]

Elehuris Montero Off To A Solid Start In 2023

Colorado Rockies corner infielder Elehuris Montero is off to a solid start in 2023. He is slashing .250/.250/.438 with a home run and two RBI across 16 plate appearances. The 24-year-old has started at third base and hit in the middle of the order for all three games. He has won the starting third base […]

Jared Shuster Struggles In MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jared Shuster (0-1) allowed four runs on six hits and five walks over 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut on Sunday and had a rough first inning. He surrendered four runs, with two runs coming off bases-loaded walks. Shuster settled down […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/3/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's DFS slate is very intriguing as we have a mix of bottom-of-the-rotation starters, potential breakout candidates, and some arms who have shown some velocity concerns in spring training. We will do our best to navigate some bad chalk and find some plays with just as much upside in the same price range. We have […]

Adam Duvall Collects Three Hits, Drives In Two Runs Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored during Sunday's win over the Orioles. He hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to put the Sox up 6-3. The 34-year-old is off to a blazing start in 2023, slashing .571/.600/1.357 with two home runs, eight […]

Trayce Thompson Off To A Hot Start In 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson is off to a blazing start in 2023. He is slashing .375/.375/.1.500 with three home runs, eight RBI, and three runs scored over eight plate appearances in 2023. Most of his damage came from last Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. He followed up Saturday's monster performance by going 0-for-4 […]

Harrison Bader Progressing In His Recovery

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been progressing in his recovery from a left oblique strain and is swinging in a pool. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bader could begin swinging in a cage and re-introduce a throwing program within the week. The 28-year-old is on the 10-day injured list after straining […]

Corbin Carroll Swipes Three Bags In Sunday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll went 1-for-4 with a run scored and three stolen bases in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He displayed his elite speed by stealing second and third base during the fifth inning. The 22-year-old tacked on another steal in the ninth frame. Coming off a hot spring where Carroll […]