Drew Pomeranz Activated, Starting Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (lat) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will draw the start versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Pomeranz missed almost two weeks with a strained left lat. However, he carries a 5.93 ERA into this contest, so he can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Shawn Kelley Could Be Activated on Monday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (illness) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Sunday. Assuming everything goes well, Kelley could be activated from the injured list on Monday. Kelley had surgery last week to remove lymph nodes from his vocal cords. Kelley was the closer in Arlington before landing on the injured list, […]

Amed Rosario is Out on Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. It appears this is just a routine day off for Rosario. Adeiny Hechavarria will play shortstop and bat sixth versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Hechavarria is not a reliable fantasy option here. J.D. Davis or Robinson […]

Tommy Pham Production Not Concerning

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham has been struggling over the past few weeks. He’s only hitting .231 with one home run and no stolen bases in the past two weeks but has a .362 on-base percentage. Pham owners shouldn’t panic at this point and is a potential buy-low candidate. His walk rate of 15.5 […]

Josh Donaldson is Sitting Out Against Brewers

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine day off for the slugging third baseman. Austin Riley will cover third base and bat fifth versus righty Brandon Woodruff. Riley has been smacking the ball, so he's a […]

Ryan Braun Gets the Day Off

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger will get the day off to rest, but should be back in there soon. Ben Gamel will cover left field and bat seventh versus righty Mike Foltynewicz. Gamel doesn't have much fantasy value, […]

Andrew Benintendi is Absent on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The team has decided to give Benintendi the day off versus the left-handed starter. J.D. Martinez will slide over to left field and bat cleanup, while Eduardo Nunez bats eighth and serves as the designated […]

Justin Turner Returns to the Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (shin) will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Turner left Friday's game after fouling a ball off his shin. He did not play on Saturday, but bats third and plays third base against righty Tanner Roark on Sunday. Fantasy owners can feel […]

Blake Snell Strikes Out Nine In No Decision

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell threw six innings of one run ball with nine strikeouts, but failed to get the win Saturday in New York. The Rays didn’t give him any run support, but ended up winning 2-1 on homers in the seventh and 11th innings from Brandon Lowe and Austin Meadows, respectively. […]

Brendan Rodgers is Sitting Out on Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rodgers started his first two games after his promotion, but managed just one hit in eight at-bats. Ryan McMahon will draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus righty Jerad Eickhoff. McMahon is not […]

Willie Calhoun is Resting on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Since his promotion, Calhoun had started four straight games. It appears the Rangers want to give Calhoun a day off to rest. Shin-Soo Choo will leadoff and play left field, while Hunter Pence serves as […]

Khris Davis Returns to the Lineup on Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Davis did not play in Saturday's contest due to left hip soreness. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus lefty Gregory Soto. This is a great fantasy matchup for Davis, so DFS […]

Austin Meadows Hits Game-Winning Homer

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows hit a solo home run in the 11th inning Saturday night to lift the Rays over the Yankees in a 2-1 victory. Since his return from his thumb injury, Meadows is hitting .333 with three homers and a steal. It’s safe to say that he’s back and healthy and […]

Scott Kingery is Activated on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Kingery had missed the last month due to a right hamstring strain. He'll bat seventh and make his first career first in center field versus lefty Kyle Freeland on Sunday. Kingery was hitting .406/.457/.719 before the injury, so the […]

James Paxton Threw Bullpen Session on Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Paxton is dealing with left knee inflammation, but it sounds like he's close to returning. Paxton believes that he'll need one more bullpen session before he'll be ready to return. The Yankees have a bullpen session scheduled for Paxton on […]

Jose Altuve Will Likely Need Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) is expected to go on a rehab assignment this week, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Altuve has been on the injured list for about a week. He'll likely only need a few rehab games before he's able to rejoin the Astros lineup. Fantasy owners should expect to have […]

Mike Clevinger Could Return By June

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) is still recovering from a right upper back muscle strain. The team believes that Clevinger could head out for a rehab assignment after throwing two or three more bullpen sessions. He is eligible to come off the injured list on June 7. It's unclear if he'll be ready […]

Weighing In On Zac Gallen

Zac Gallen isn't a name that anyone outside of prospect hounds and die-hard NL-only fantasy players will be aware of. I would include Marlins fans in that group but I'm not sure there are much of us around anymore. Gallen has emerged as an under-the-radar name that could jump onto the scene without any fanfare while […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/19/19): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB has blessed up with a huge Sunday slate, consisting of 15 games, eight of which will start just after one o'clock so make sure you get your lineups set. We have plenty of things to go through, but will be focused on two expensive pitchers while still getting a couple of top-notch bats […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for May 19th, 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 May 19th, 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 5/19/19  Wade Miley vs Boston […]

Jose Berrios Struggles In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in an 18-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Berrios allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings of work while striking out six but wound up taking a no-decision as his offense got him off the hook with an 18-run evening. Berrios now has a 6-2 record, 3.39 ERA, […]

Jonathan Schoop Drives In Five

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop turned in a huge game in an 18-4 blowout win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Schoop wound up going 3-for-5 with two homers and five RBI in his best game in a Minnesota uniform to date. The veteran second baseman is hitting .280 with an .841 OPS, eight […]

Hansel Robles (RP, LAA) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Angels had a rough start to the 2019 season at the back end of the bullpen, demoting veteran closer Cody Allen for a head-clearing and soon looking to 28-year old Hansel Robles in high-leverage situations. While there is a surprisingly stocked cast […]

Alex Verdugo (OF, LAD) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: The lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers is never truly complete and could always use its yearly dash of young and explosive, here in the case of highly-touted prospect Alex Verdugo. Filling in for a slew of injured Dodgers including the transfer of A.J. Pollock […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/19/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's Sunday, so we've got the 15 game all day slate for us starting at 1:05pm eastern. The main slate also starts at the same time. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/19/2019. These picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday May 19th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 19th, 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 […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 19th, 2019

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 19th, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

John Means Takes Loss Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means fell to 5-4 in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Indians. Means pitched five innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been a surprise success this season, posting a 2.68 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 13 […]

Trey Mancini Hits 10th Home Run Of Season

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder provided the team's only run in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Indians, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Mancini took Adam Plutko deep for his 10th long ball of the season. Mancini has been the O's best offensive producer and fantasy option and now has a .310/.357/.571 slash line with […]