Jesus Luzardo Optioned To Triple-A

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Right-handed reliever Domingo Acevedo was called up to take Luzardo's place in the A's bullpen. Luzardo is an elite pitching prospect, but he has been ineffective out of the bullpen this season. In 13 games (six starts), […]

Kyle Tucker Projected To Return Later This Week

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker told the media on Monday that outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) should be returning to the team "mid to late this week." Over this past weekend, it sounded as if there was a chance that Tucker could return as early as Monday or Tuesday, but he apparently needs more time. Tucker […]

Robert Gsellman Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The New York Mets placed relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain on Monday. The move is retroactive to Sunday, June 20. The team also activated second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) from the injured list and called up pitcher Stephen Tarpley on Monday. Tarpley will serve as […]

Jeff McNeil Activated But Not Starting Game 1 On Monday

The New York Mets have reinstated second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. However, he is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Jose Peraza is covering second base and batting sixth in the game. McNeil will likely start the second […]

Anthony Santander Sitting Against Astros On Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros. DJ Stewart is getting the start in right field while Ryan Mountcastle is serving as designated hitter. Santander has struggled at the plate in June. Over 17 games this month, he's slashing .206/.250/.317 with […]

Franmil Reyes To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) is being sent to Triple-A Columbus to begin a rehab assignment this week. Reyes suffered an internal oblique strain in late May. He was originally projected to be sidelined for 5-to-7 weeks. He certainly appears to be on track to make his return on the shorter end of that […]

Jacob deGrom To Pitch In Game 1 Against Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will pitch in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. deGrom played catch on Sunday and was telling reporters that he planned on starting on Monday, but it's now official. While it's excellent news that the 33-year-old ace won't have to miss […]

Cowboys Offensive Line Set To Return Three Key Pieces

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith (neck), Zack Martin (calf, concussion) and La'el Collins (hip) didn't do much on-field work during spring practices, but all three are expected to be full participants when training camp begins at the end of July. The trio combined to miss 36 games in a lost 2020 season. The Cowboys […]

Justin Herbert: New Offense Puts A Lot On QB

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the league's Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, said the team's new offense under coordinator Joe Lombardi puts a lot more on his plate. "It's pretty similar. I think there are just more personnel [groups], more formations and a lot more put on the quarterback with going up […]

Trai Turner Says He's 100 Percent

Free-agent offensive guard Trai Turner said that he's 100 percent healthy after being limited to just nine games with the Los Angeles Chargers last season. The Chargers acquired Turner in 2020 in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, but the 28-year-old missed seven of the first eight weeks due to injury before returning for the […]

Sean McVay Impressed With Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay couldn't be more happy with the team's new quarterback, Matthew Stafford. "Bro, this dude's a bad MF-er," McVay said, laughing. "Whatever people say about him, as good as it can be, he's even better than advertised. It makes sense to him. The guy's ability to see the game, […]

Yordan Alvarez Drives In Two More Runs Sunday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. It wasn't all good, though, as he struck out twice and also left seven men on base in the game. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter now has a seven-game hitting streak in […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/21

Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 13

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers could consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Summer's starting gun is about to pop but we are right there by the halfway mark on our fantasy baseball marathon. Think of the waiver wire as those cups of water being held out and offered as you're running. Let me hit you with […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

The topic of the week is spin rate, with the crackdown on foreign substances sending shockwaves throughout the pitching landscape of baseball. Right now, it's not clear how this will affect the game over the long haul, but it seems like we might see fewer strikeouts than usual moving forward. We don't really have enough […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player, from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/21/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

Major League Baseball will begin checking pitchers for foreign substances starting Monday. Forget that this has always been something for which umpires were supposed to be checking. The real crackdown now begins. Pitchers have already bailed on the sticky stuff, supposedly. Spin rates are down around the sport. Strikeout and walk rates are also down, […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

We're barreling toward the halfway point of the 2021 season, and with the onslaught of injuries showing no signs of stopping, diligence on the waiver wire is as crucial as ever. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be the next breakout star. Some may only be useful for […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 13 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 13

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 13 of the MLB season (6/21 through 6/27). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups in order to gain an edge […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 13

So recently I started up a podcast where I talk with former Major League Baseball players about their careers, and it's been a blast so far getting to talk to these guys and hear their stories. And even though I've talked to a dozen former players at this point, it still feels surreal when something […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/21/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Ertz, Williams, Love

This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and provided to RotoBaller by our friends at RosterWatch. Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as […]

Pete Alonso Hits 11th Homer Of Season On Sunday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the Mets 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. Alonso's bat had been red hot in early June but cooled off beginning with the Mets series against the Cubs that began on June 14. Sunday's homer was, hopefully, a good sign […]

2021 Target Regression Candidates - Tight End

In the NFL and fantasy football, things can change as easily as the snap of a finger from campaign to campaign. One season, somebody breaks a record, and the next, they are fighting for targets and struggling to produce. Based on game script, chemistry, and availability of weapons, targets can fluctuate for pass-catchers. In a […]

Kevin Pillar Belts Sixth Homer On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. He now owns a .243/.285/.434 slash line with six homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two steals on the season. Pillar has been a huge help to the […]

Whit Merrifield Homers In Sunday's Win Over Red Sox

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield helped lead the team to a strong offensive performance against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in the team's 7-3 victory. The home run was just his sixth of the year and his first since June […]