Josh Bell Back In Lineup Tuesday Against Miami

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, starting at first base and hitting cleanup against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Bell left the game early on Saturday with a right hamstring strain and didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the San […]

Rafael Devers Taking Day Off Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. It's just a normal day off for the All-Star third baseman. Fantasy managers with access to daily lineup changes in season-long formats need to put Devers on their benches for Tuesday's action. It will be […]

Reds Reinstate Jonathan India From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and added infielder Matt Reynolds to the active roster. The Reds also optioned infielder Alejo Lopez to Triple-A and designated infielder/outfielder JT Riddle for assignment. India, last year's National League Rookie of the Year, landed on the injured list […]

Luis Robert Still Out Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert missed three straight games last weekend due to a minor groin strain, and the White Sox will play it safe with him and hold him out for a fourth straight contest. The good news […]

Yadier Molina Not In Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina isn't starting on Tuesday for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Molina had previously started four of St. Louis' last six games. Instead, it'll be Andrew Knizner getting the start behind the plate and batting eighth. Molina is batting .156 with no walks in […]

Jorge Alfaro On The Bench Tuesday

San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro is on the bench on Tuesday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Reiver Sanmartin. Alfaro is hitting .214 with a .258 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 31 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Austin Nola starting behind the plate and […]

Brandon Lowe Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is starting and batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Lowe didn't start Tampa Bay's last game on Sunday but is back atop the Rays lineup for a matchup with right-handed starter Logan Gilbert. In 67 plate appearances this season, the veteran is batting .190 with a […]

Ji-Man Choi In Tuesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is back in the lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and Logan Gilbert. The veteran mostly starts against right-handed pitchers and was on the bench for Tampa Bay's last game against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Rich Hill on Sunday. However, the 30-year-old […]

Tylor Megill Off To Strong Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill has enjoyed plenty of success early in the season. In four starts, the right-hander has pitched to a 2.35 ERA and a 2.67 FIP in 23 innings for the Mets. He's also registered 22 strikeouts compared to just three walks and has come away with the win in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/26/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/26/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Early-Season Small Sample Sizes And Slow Starters: Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes that simply won’t be found anywhere else, along […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 3

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/26/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It is Tuesday and we have a 15-game slate, all of the games starting at 6:35 p.m. Eastern or later. Last night we won Blue Jays vs. Red Sox under 8.5 (-109), but we lost Angels vs. Guardians over 8 runs. We are back at it today, hoping to have a profitable […]

Julio Rodriguez: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

When fantasy managers selected top prospect Julio Rodriguez at an ADP around 200 this year, they thought they were taking on a very particular type of risk. The 21-year-old was the second-ranked prospect in the game according to MLB.com and his game would translate well to fantasy with 60-grade speed and raw power. The only […]

Royals-White Sox Game Moved Up For Wednesday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, originally scheduled for 6:10 pm CT, has been changed to 1:10 pm CT due to a forecast of cold temperatures. It's good news for all the players involved in Wednesday's contest, most importantly the scheduled starting pitchers -- right-hander Zack Greinke for […]

Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) on the 10-day injured list with blurred vision and swelling in his right retina on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Woods from the minors in a corresponding move. Rosario's injured list placement is retroactive to April 25. The 30-year-old will undergo a laser procedure on his eye […]

Tigers Activate Andrew Chafin From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers reinstated relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Chafin suffered a groin injury in spring training and opened the regular season on the injured list, so he'll be making both his season and Tigers debut when he gets into a game. The 31-year-old veteran left-hander had an […]

Rhys Hoskins Plays Big Part In Monday's Victory

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins had three singles in five at-bats Monday to help lead the club to an 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. He had no RBI but did score two runs. Hoskins is now slashing .232/.368/.393 with one home run, four RBI, and 10 runs scored across 17 games. We have […]

14-Pitcher Maximum To Remain Until End Of May

Major League Baseball and the players union have agreed that a 14-pitcher maximum will be in place from May 2-29, as the two sides continue to prioritize player health. It will replace the previous plan to go down to a 13-pitcher maximum on May 2. Active MLB rosters will be reduced from 28 players down […]

Aaron Hicks Put On Paternity List

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Aaron Hicks on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Hicks could miss as much as three days while on the list, so fantasy managers need to adjust their lineups this week accordingly. With Hicks away from the team, […]

Victor Robles Alters Batting Stance

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has altered his batting stance after his hands ended up in a different spot over time and with bad habits. Hitting coach Darnell Coles has repositioned Robles' hands and made some additional adjustments to his stance. Robles hit .255 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI in his first full […]

Taijuan Walker Expected To Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder), who is on the injured list with right shoulder bursitis, said he felt good after throwing four innings and 64 pitches in a simulated game on Monday. The Mets expect Tylor Megill to take the ball on Friday for the opening of a three-game series against the […]

Carlos Correa Open To Long-Term Deal With Twins

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa's $35.1 million salary in 2022 is the highest for an infielder in major league history and he can opt out of his three-year deal with the Twins after this season. However, Correa has already spoken with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and general manager Thad Levine to express his […]

Whit Merrifield Continues To Struggle At The Plate

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has been ice-cold at the plate to begin the 2022 season. He has gone just 8-for-59 so far with only two extra-base hits, both doubles. He stole three bases during the first week of the season but hasn't been able to swipe a bag since. If there's one […]

Walker Buehler Tosses Complete-Game Shutout On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in quite possibly the best pitching performance of the year thus far on Monday. Facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, he pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out 10. It was the first complete game in the majors this year and […]

Corbin Burnes Strikes Out 11 Giants On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes dazzled against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. He pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 11. Unfortunately for Burnes, the Brewers' bullpen stumbled in the final innings of the game and he wound up with a no decision. After an underwhelming […]

Jose Altuve Increasing Workouts

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) appears to be trending in the right direction. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, Altuve ran "a lot" on Sunday while testing out his injured left hamstring. Altuve has also been fielding ground balls for multiple days now. The 31-year-old is first eligible to come off the injured […]

Khris Davis Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams

Free-agent outfielder Khris Davis is intent on making it back to the majors this year. According to Robert Murray of MLB Insider, the veteran has drawn interest from multiple teams. The 34-year-old split the 2021 season between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers. Over 42 games, he slashed .206/.272/.363 with three home runs, 10 RBI […]

Eddie Rosario Could Be Out 8-12 Weeks

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) is set to undergo a laser procedure on his right eye to address some swelling and some blurred vision. According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Rosario could be out for 8-12 weeks following the procedure. Toscano also reported that the Braves should have a more clear timeline […]

Andrew Heaney And Blake Treinen Not Throwing Yet

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) and relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) both landed on the injured list with shoulder injuries last week. Neither pitcher has resumed throwing yet. We don't have a clear timeline on either Heaney or Treinen at this point. Tyler Anderson will continue to pitch out of Heaney's rotation […]