MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for May 20th, 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 5/20/19  Jake Odorizzi vs Los […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Targeting May 24 Return

The San Diego Padres are hopeful shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) can return May 24. Tatis, who’s been out since April 28 with a left hamstring strain, is up to running at 90 percent. The stud 20-year-old prospect was off to a great start to his career, slashing .300/.360/.550 with six homers, six steals and […]

Manny Machado Snaps 11-Game Hitting Streak

San Diego Padres shortstop Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The empty day snapped an 11-game hitting streak for the 26-year-old and he’s now slashing .262/.340/.453 on the season with nine homers and 47 runs-plus-RBI. Machado still hasn’t fully heated up, posting a career-worst 22 percent strikeout […]

Nick Margevicius Optioned, Trey Wingenter Activated

The San Diego Padres optioned starting pitcher Nick Margevicius to Double-A Amarillo on Sunday and activated right-handed reliever Trey Wingenter (shoulder). The 22-year-old Margevicius earned a surprise roster spot in spring training and began the season well but has floundered with an 8.59 ERA in three May starts. He’ll likely get another shot later this […]

Felipe Vazquez Strikes Out Three In Earning 13th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Felipe Vazquez struck out the side while allowing just one hit, earning his 13th save of the season in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Padres. It was a good bounce-back performance from Vazquez, who allowed two runs in a non-save situation in Friday's game. His 13 saves rank third in the National […]

Elias Diaz Collects Three Hits Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Padres. Diaz started his fourth straight game behind the plate, adding three singles in the close victory. The three-hit performance raised his average to .245, and the young catcher has raised his average by 86 points with two consecutive three-hit games. Francisco […]

Colin Moran Powers Pirates To Win

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 6-4 over the Padres. Moran hit a three-run home run as part of the Pirates' four-run first inning. It was Moran's first multi-hit game since May 10th and first extra-base hit since May 12th. With Jung Ho Kang […]

Joe Musgrove Earns Third Win on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove (3-4) got the win on Sunday, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and one walk over 6 1/3 innings in a 6-4 victory over the Padres. Musgrove was cruising through six innings, allowing just one hit before losing steam in the seventh and allowing three runs on three […]

Jean Segura Extends Hit Streak To 10

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Sunday afternoon vs the Rockies. The hit extends Segura's hitting streak to ten games. Segura is red-hot and primed for a big week as the Phillies hit the road to play the Cubs. Chicago is scheduled to start left-handers in three […]

Javier Baez Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez left Sunday evenings game early after fielding a ground ball. It appeared that Baez got his cleat stuck in the dirt and hurt his right ankle. Baez initially stayed in the game for two more innings, but with the Cubs taking control of the score, Addison Russell replaced Baez. Baez […]

Jose Leclerc Likely To Reclaim Closer Role Soon

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Leclerc is “real close” to regaining the closer role for the Rangers, according to manager Chris Woodward. Leclerc began the season as the Rangers closer before a poor start to the season saw him demoted and Chris Martin placed in his position. Since that demotion, Leclerc has thrown eight innings, […]

Mike Foltynewicz Leaves Game Due To Heat, Dizziness

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz was having his best game of the season through six innings Sunday before exiting due to dizziness. Foltynewicz took just 67 pitches to get through the sixth inning, allowing two earned runs on three hits and striking out three. There was some injury concern since Foltynewicz had an at-bat […]

Griffin Canning (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Three weeks ago, when the Angels surprised everyone and called up Canning from AAA, the analysis focused on him as a pitcher who was "dominating" the PCL. Those skills and success didn't immediately translate into a great start for Canning, but he's […]

Chris Martin (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since inheriting the Rangers' closing role on May 8, Chris Martin has averaged a strikeout per inning, allowed two hits (one was a home run), managed a .50 WHIP, and provided a 2.25 ERA. The Texas situation is one of the messiest […]

Tanner Roark Strikes Out Seven In Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark allowed two runs in five innings in an 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Roark struck out seven and walked three in the hard-luck loss. The veteran right-hander has pitched well for the Reds this season, posting a 3-3 record, 3.51 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts […]

Fantasy Baseball Post Waiver Wire Adds: The King and Pocket Aces Show

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy baseball season and get you ready for the rest of […]

Jose Peraza Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in an 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Peraza connected for the two-run blast in the ninth inning, after the game was out of hand. The young infielder has really struggled this season, hitting .203 with four homers, 14 runs, […]

Mitch Haniger Unloads Home Run In Victory

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger was all over the stat sheet Sunday finishing the game 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and a walk. He swatted a two-run homer off of Twins starter Kyle Gibson in the fifth to tie the game before Daniel Vogelbach followed that up to go back-to-back. Haniger now has a […]

Yusei Kikuchi Posts Fourth-Straight Quality Start

Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi had another terrific outing Sunday versus the Twins giving up one earned run over six innings of work. The southpaw gave up five hits (all singles) and walked a pair while striking out six for his third win of the year. Kikuchi is looking more comfortable in the majors lowering […]

Edwin Encarnacion Paces Mariners With Three Hits

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion had a great day at the plate Sunday going 3-for-4 against the Twins. He finished a triple shy of the cycle after he belted a three-run homer to break the game open in the seventh inning off of reliever Trevor May as the M's won 7-4. It was his […]

Matt Adams Able To Take Swings

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams continues to progress in his return from a shoulder strain that has shelved him since May 5. He was able to take some swings on Sunday, but we're still awaiting a clear timetable for his return. Adams has three homers and a .250 average in 67 plate appearances as […]

Yandy Diaz Exits After Hit-By-Pitch

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz exited Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the seventh inning. X-rays came back negative and he is considered day-to-day with a hand contusion. Diaz was 1-for-3 with a run in this game and is batting .256 on the year with nine […]

Victor Robles Returns To Lineup Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is back in the lineup after missing Saturday's game as a precautionary measure. He was hit by a pitch in Friday night's game, but after X-rays on his wrist came back negative, he's good to go against Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Robles will slide into his accustomed ninth spot in […]

Yasiel Puig Lifted After Apparent Arm Injury

The Cincinnati Reds were forced to pull outfielder Yasiel Puig early from their game on Sunday after he made an outstanding catch down the right field line. He crashed hard into the wall and was favoring his arm afterwards resulting in his removal from the game. Puig was 0-for-3 on the afternoon against Dodgers starter […]

Kyle Schwarber Leading Off In Fourth Consecutive Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is batting leadoff in Sunday night's game versus Nationals right-hander Jeremy Hellickson. It's the fourth-straight game Schwarber is batting out of the leadoff spot despite hitting just 2-for-11 in the last three games. The left-handed swinger is surprisingly hitting southpaws better this year with a .273 average compared to .210 […]

George Springer Departs Early In Visible Pain

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer left Sunday's game versus the Red Sox after five innings with what appears to be a back injury. Chris Sale struck him out in all three plate appearances as he was grimacing and favoring his back throughout the game. It's not a good sign for the Astros or fantasy owners […]

Starling Marte Riding The Pine Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is sitting on Sunday against Padres starter Cal Quantrill. It's a routine day of rest for the 30-year-old who's hitting .314 over his last seven games and .252 on the season. Marte remains a candidate to have a 20/20 season as he's sitting at four homers and seven steals so […]

Elias Diaz Starting Fourth-Straight Game At Catcher

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz is behind the plate once again for the fourth-straight game on Sunday versus Padres starter Cal Quantrill. There's no word if regular starter Francisco Cervelli is injured or perhaps he just needs a mental break after hitting just .179 through 32 games. Diaz hasn't exactly been tearing it up either […]

Mike Foltynewicz Leaves Game Early With Possible Injury

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz left Sunday's start early after throwing 67 pitches through six innings of work. The right-hander struck out in the bottom of the sixth inning possibly injuring himself on a swing as he curiously wasn't on the mound to begin the seventh. Foltynewicz was having one of his best games of […]