Christopher Morel Sitting Against Marlins

Chicago Cubs rookie infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Morel left the game early on Saturday with right hamstring tightness and will get a day off in the series finale. In his first 251 major league at-bats this year, the 23-year-old Dominican is hitting .259/.331/.450 […]

Joey Logano Starts In Fourth

Joey Logano will be starting in fourth place on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Logano is on a mission to earn his second career championship. He already has two wins on the season and sits in third place in the standings. He has five top-fives and nine top-10 finishes in 2022, which is a down […]

Tommy Pham Hitting Leadoff Again Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham is starting in left field and hitting leadoff on Sunday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. Pham was moved to the leadoff spot on Saturday and promptly went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. It's part of manager Alex Cora's new plan to drop rookie outfielder Jarren Duran in the […]

Vinnie Pasquantino (1B, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: 24-year-old first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino came into the Kansas City Royals organization via the 11th round of the 2019 MLB Draft from Old Dominion University--far from the definition of "fanfare." However, after just three seasons and 898 AB in the minor leagues […]

Ian Anderson Optioned, Huascar Ynoa Recalled By Braves

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Guillermo Heredia to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday and recalled right-hander Huascar Ynoa and selected catcher Chadwick Tromp's contract in corresponding moves. Anderson was solid last year with a 3.58 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 24 starts, but he's really struggled in 2022, going 9-6 with a […]

Kyle Busch Starts In Third Place

Kyle Busch will be looking to finally score a top-10 finish while starting in third place on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Busch hasn't had a top-10 finish in over two months, but he is going to be in a great position to snap that streak. He could have snapped the streak at Pocono if […]

Tim Anderson's Suspension Reduced To Two Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire last week has been reduced to two games, and he's expected to begin serving the suspension on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. He'll also miss Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Make sure to remove […]

Christopher Bell Starts On The Front Row

On Sunday, Christopher Bell will be starting on the front row in second place at Michigan International Speedway. Bell has already clinched his spot in the playoffs, but he will be looking to strike fear into the rest of the field. Bell has been putting together some good runs of late with a win at […]

Steven Kwan Returns Against Astros

Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Steven Kwan (foot) is back in left field and is hitting leadoff on Sunday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Kwan fouled a ball off his foot on Friday night and was held out of the lineup on Saturday as a precaution. The 24-year-old needs to be returned to starting fantasy […]

Anthony Rizzo Out Of The Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo will miss his third straight game after being scratched from the lineup on Friday with back soreness. It's unclear if this injury will lead to an injured list stint for Rizzo, but fantasy […]

Josh Taylor Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Boston Red Sox left-handed reliever Josh Taylor (back) has twice had his minor league rehab assignment halted, most recently just before the All-Star break. However, skipper Alex Cora said that Taylor threw a bullpen session on Aug. 6 in Fort Myers, Fla. "It was a long one, too," Cora said. Taylor has yet to pitch […]

Bubba Wallace Nabs The Pole

Bubba Wallace dominated qualifying at Michigan International Speedway and will start on the pole on Sunday. This will be Wallace's first-ever pole, and he is on one of the best stretches in his young career. In his last three races, Wallace has two top-fives and three top-10 finishes, which shows he is finally starting to […]

Matt Strahm Expected To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-handed reliever Matt Strahm (wrist) is playing catch and "there's a good chance he'll throw a bullpen on Aug. 9." Strahm was hit on the left wrist by a line drive on July 12 against the Tampa Bay Rays, but X-rays came back negative. It remains unclear […]

Michael Wacha Making Another Rehab Start Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) will make one more minor league rehab start on Tuesday, according to skipper Alex Cora. In his last rehab outing on Aug. 4 for Triple-A Worcester, Wacha retired the first 13 hitters he faced and 14 of 15 before leaving after 4 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts and […]

Justin Dunn To Make Reds Debut Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Justin Dunn will be recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday to make his debut with the team against the New York Mets. Dunn got a late start to the 2022 season due to a shoulder injury, but he completed a lengthy rehab assignment in the minor leagues and is now ready to […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Hitless In First Rehab Game

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) kicked off his minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A San Antonio by going 0-for-2 with two walks and a strikeout as the designated hitter and leadoff batter. Tatis is finally playing in live games for the first time since having surgery to fix a broken […]

Travis d'Arnaud Day-To-Day With Leg Injury

X-rays on Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud's right leg came back negative, and he's considered day-to-day. d'Arnaud was injured in the second game of the team's doubleheader on Saturday against the New York Mets, but he appears to have dodged a bullet and shouldn't miss too much time. Still, there's a good chance he won't […]

Frankie Montas Activated For Yankees Debut Sunday

The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander Frankie Montas from the bereavement list on Sunday in time for him to make his team debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. In a corresponding move, the team optioned rookie right-hander Ron Marinaccio to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It will be a tough first matchup for Montas in pinstripes, but he's […]

Austin Hays Sidelined Against Pirates

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (oblique) will miss yet another game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hays has been out of the lineup since Tuesday with tightness in his left oblique, which can be a difficult injury to come back from in short order. Although he's day-to-day for now, this could turn into an […]

A.J. Puk (RP, OAK) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: A.J. Puk was a project pick for the Oakland A's at 6th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft out of the University of Florida, and at age 27, the 6'7, 248-lb. lefty has definitely turned a corner. In 44.2 IP this season […]

Kyle Tucker Out Again Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Tucker was originally in the lineup on Saturday but ended up being a late scratch, and now he'll miss his fourth straight game with a non-COVID-19 illness. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. With an […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/7/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/22 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 top […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Sunday August 7th

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB All-Star Break has officially ended and we here at RotoBaller are ready to kick off the second half of the season with some terrific plays with our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Rams Stay In Contact With Odell Beckham Jr.

The Los Angeles Rams have stayed in contact with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee). He is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the Super Bowl. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, multiple NFL teams are interested in signing Beckham. The Rams are still maintaining conversations to bring the receiver back […]

Jack Leiter: MLB Prospects Dynasty Pitcher Analysis for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers to my deep dive on Jack Leiter. In this Dynasty Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Prospects series, I will focus on key pitching fundamentals as quantified by my FaBIO (Fielding and Ballpark Independent Outcomes) evaluation system (my RotoBaller debut article more fully explains the FaBIO methodology). Every plate appearance is sorted into one of […]

Is Chase Edmonds Or Raheem Mostert The RB1? Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football?

The Miami Dolphins added several new faces to their running back room in the offseason, signing free agents Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, and Sony Michel to compete with incumbent Myles Gaskin. Miami's offense has a chance to be much improved with offensive-minded Mike McDaniel taking over as the team's head coach. McDaniel previously served as […]

Brad Keselowski Could Move Up On Sunday

The 2022 season has been a lost one for Brad Keselowski. Keselowski has been behind from the beginning even with the 100 point deduction early on. The RFK Racing driver even starts way back in 33rd for Sunday's race at Michigan. This is a driver who does have three top-tens in his last five races […]

Ryan Blaney Can He Win At Michigan Again?

Ryan Blaney won the race last year at Michigan. The Ford driver tested rather well and then proceeded to qualify 24th for Sunday's race even behind Justin Haley. Yes, he was not the only one but it was a surprise. Blaney has not won in 2022 yet and the pressure does seem to be getting […]

Ross Chastain In Unfamiliar Position On Sunday

Can Ross Chastain climb from 22nd on Sunday? That is the question. Michigan is different compared to other tracks for the TrackHouse Racing driver. There is quite a bit of unknown but for two previous teams, Chastain has never finished higher than 26th in four appearances. That likely will change on Sunday. How high does […]

Why Did Miles Sanders Say Not to Draft Him? 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

“Don’t pick me up in fantasy no more; I really don’t care." Those were the exact words spoken by Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders in a late-June interview with John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Miles Sanders didn’t hold back responding to fantasy managers’ criticism of the Eagles’ offense.Listen to the full interview with […]