Teoscar Hernandez is Sitting on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Hernandez is dealing with a sore shoulder, so he'll get the day off to rest. It doesn't sound too serious, so he'll likely just get a few days off. Brandon Drury will cover right […]

Matt Carpenter Lands on Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Carpenter has been unable to play much this week due to a lower back strain. Carpenter has been awful with the bat, so maybe having some time off will help him in the long run. Yairo Munoz […]

A.J. Pollock Took At-Bats Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) took at-bats in a simulated game on Tuesday. This means that Pollock is likely headed towards a rehab assignment soon. He has been out since mid-April with due an infection in his elbow. Pollock is expected to return to the Dodgers roster shortly after the All-Star break. He's […]

Yuli Gurriel Back In Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will start and bat fifth Tuesday against the Rockies. Gurriel was given the last few days off with a sore ankle and will play first base to limit the injury. Gurriel will take a six-game hitting streak into the game and slashed .270/.306/.450 in the month of June with […]

Robinson Chirinos Hitting .185 Over Last 10 Games

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will try and finish up an excellent first half of the season strong when the team opens up a series with the Rockies on Tuesday. Chirinos will start and bat seventh on Tuesday and will try and shake loose from a 5-for-27 (.185) skid over his last 10 games. Chirinos […]

Michael Brantley Posts .380 Slugging Percentage In June

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will head into July as an All-Star and a major component to a dangerous Astros lineup. While the veteran has kept his average up, the power numbers have plummeted over the past month. Brantley has zero extra-base hits since June 19 and posted only a .380 slugging percentage in the […]

Jose Urquidy To Make Major League Debut

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Rockies. The 24-year-old gets the call to "The Show" thanks to a spike in his strikeout totals this season at Triple-A. Urquidy is 5-3 this season with a 3.40 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP and 104 strikeouts through only 76 2/3 innings […]

Cubs Option Adbert Alzolay

The Chicago Cubs have optioned pitcher Adbert Alzolay to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Although Alzolay was shelled on Monday to the tune of seven runs, the prospect pitched fairly well in his other appearances, both out of the bullpen and as a starter. The Cubs needed arms for Tuesday and there is still a good […]

MRI Confirms Strained Oblique For Cole Hamels

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique. Hamels left his last start after one inning and the Cubs are hoping to use the All-Star break to re-evaluate the lefty and provide a timeline. Hamels is having a very good season and owns a 2.98 ERA over 99 […]

Kyle Hendricks Activated For Tuesday’s Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start on Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks has been sidelined since the middle of June right shoulder inflammation and could be limited in his first start back. Hendricks is worth starting in most matchups.

Taylor Clarke Looking For Another Win Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Taylor Clarke will look for a repeat performance against the Los Angeles on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Clarke has thrown two straight games of five innings and two earned runs allowed against Los Angeles, the latter start earning him a win at Chase Field. It won't be as easy Tuesday night on […]

Zack Wheeler Will Be Challenged Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler will take the bump on Tuesday in a tough matchup against the New York Yankees. The Yankees are scorching hot and coming off an offensive onslaught in London. In his last start against the Bombers, Wheeler was knocked around for nine runs (five earned) in a loss at Yankee […]

Patrick Corbin in a Plus Matchup Tuesday

Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin should be one of the top pitchers on the board Tuesday when he takes on the Miami Marlins at home. Corbin has absolutely dominated Miami this season, posting a 2-0 record with a 0.56 ERA in two starts. The southpaw has been in great form his past few starts after […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Scores On Another Pop Out

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. tripled, stole a bag and walked in four plate appearances Monday against the San Francisco Giants. For the second time in a week, Tatis scored from third on a shallow pop out to provide some excitement in the blowout loss. Through 49 games, the 20-year-old is slashing a […]

Logan Allen Shellacked By Giants

San Diego Padres starter Logan Allen suffered his first career loss Monday, surrendering six earned runs in four innings against the San Francisco Giants. Allen fared well in his first two starts but faltered against the Giants, allowing seven hits and two walks while fanning three. He was surely a popular DFS pick due to […]

Yusniel Diaz Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz went 3-for-4 with a home run and double on Monday for Double-A Bowie. Diaz, 22, was the big chip that the Orioles acquired from the Dodgers for Manny Machado last season and is now hitting .246 with eight home runs and 31 RBI. Diaz started the season slow, but […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight Brewers In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched well in an 8-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Mahle turned in a quality start, allowing three runs over six innings while striking out eight but he had to settle for a no-decision. Mahle now has a 2-8 record, 4.36 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 92 strikeouts in […]

Relievers Swinging-Strike Rate Studs and Duds: Week 14

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers advanced stats and StatCast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two studs and two duds, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. We have spent most of our time focusing on starters throughout the season, so this week […]

Eugenio Suarez Has Big Night In Loss

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a huge night in an 8-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Suarez went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBI in the defeat. He took Milwaukee starter Adrian Houser deep in the sixth inning and followed that up with a shot off of star closer Josh […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

As we sit a week away from the All-Star Game you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in […]

Adbert Alzolay Gets Crushed

Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Adbert Alzolay hit his first bump in the road on Monday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie only lasted 2 2/3 innings and allowed 10 hits, seven runs, one walk and struck out three. Alzolay had fared much better in his previous appearances as both a starter and reliever, but didn’t […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/2/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Tuesday baseball! We have a full slate of game on our hands and plenty to look at. With a game in Coors Field, we'll have to consider the salary of everyone and look at some cheap pitching. With that said, there are a lot of expensive arms worth considering on the slate and […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 2nd, 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 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 2nd, 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 2nd, 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 7/2/19  Patrick Corbin vs Miami […]

Tom Eshelman Has Decent Debut Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tom Eshelman had a decent first Major-league start in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Rays. The 25-year-old pitched five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with no strikeouts. He took a no-decision in the game. With not much to lose this season, the O's have been mixing things […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/2/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

One of the great things about baseball is homefield advantage. Oh, it exists in every sport but, in baseball, the differences from park to park are more significant and can offer some potential value when making your prop picks. Here’s a look at a handful of players who have been feasting on home cooking this […]

Nathan Eovaldi to Return as Red Sox Closer

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, currently on the injured list with an elbow injury, will be used as the team's closer as soon as he is able to return to the mound. Sources have indicated that Eovaldi will be used as, "a traditional closer," meaning he won't just be part of the committee the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 2nd 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 […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (7/2/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 2nd edition of Rotoballer's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's slate. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]