Jordan Lyles Allows Four Homers In Loss

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles surrendered four home runs in the loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. He went 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs, seven hits, two walks, and struck out three. This is a shame after watching Lyles pitch fairly well during his last outing. He wasn't able to keep the […]

Jorge Polanco Collects Seventh Multi-Hit Game Of June

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-5 with a trio of runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. Polanco's hit parade started in the first inning when he doubled and came around to score on a Josh Donaldson (calf) RBI single. He later singled and scored on an Alex Kirilloff groundout, then […]

Freddie Freeman Continues Hot Streak

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has put together a lackluster year when you look at his batting line, but appears to be finally turning it around. He is 10-for-26 with three homers and seven RBI in his last six games. On Wednesday, Freeman went 2-for-4 with a homer and two walks in the loss […]

Dansby Swanson Blasts Three-Run Homer

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson smacked a three-run home run versus the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. This blast makes 11 home runs for Swanson on the year, which is quite odd for him. His career high is 17 home runs and he is already creeping up on that number in mid-June. Swanson also hit […]

Alex Kirilloff Plates A Run Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. Kirilloff ripped a 107.1 MPH single in the first inning, then later collected an RBI on a groundout. The talented prospect is hitting the ball on the screws, though his low launch angle and 26.5 percent fly-ball […]

Ian Anderson Rocked By Red Sox

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson struggled to get through four innings versus the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. He allowed five hits, four runs, one walk, and struck out five through four innings of work. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned despite a few rough outing lately. This was the third time in four starts […]

Alec Bohm Collects Hit, Strikeout Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout versus the Dodgers on Wednesday. Bohm continues to strike out too much as his 26.9 percent strikeout rate is seven percent higher than last season and much higher than any rate he posted over a full season in the minors. Too […]

Ryan Jeffers Goes Yard In Wednesday's Victory

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers collected a pair of hits, one of them his fourth home run of the year, in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Jeffers started his day off with a 102.2 MPH RBI single in the first inning, then later padded the Twins' lead with a 109.5 MPH solo home […]

Byron Buxton Unable To Resume Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has not resumed his minor league rehab assignment. The hope was that he'd return on Wednesday after workouts on Monday and Tuesday. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli mentioned that Buxton likely won't return until he's able to run hard or sprint. Buxton has been sidelined since early May due to […]

Jose Alvarado Whiffs Four Across Two Innings Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado pitched two perfect innings with four strikeouts to earn a hold versus the Dodgers on Wednesday. Man, is it tough to not add Alvarado after an outing like this. He threw 18 of 22 pitches for strikes while pumping 100 MPH sinkers in another tease of how good he […]

Nelson Cruz Blasts 14th Homer

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. Cruz got some measure of revenge against his former team, sending a Justus Sheffield sinker 421 feet into the left-field seats on the first pitch of the at-bat, giving the Twins a 6-0 lead. The blast […]

Caleb Thielbar Picks Up First Win

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar picked up his first win of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Seattle Mariners. Thielbar was quite effective in his first appearance since being activated off the injured list, as he pitched two scoreless frames while fanning four batters. The veteran righty improved his season ERA to 4.30, […]

Adalberto Mondesi Homers In His Return To The Lineup

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers after missing about two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. He went on to hit a solo home run in the game, his third home run of the year. It was his only hit in the game as […]

Luke Williams Collects Three Hits Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies rookie second baseman Luke Williams was moved up to sixth in the batting order Wednesday and rewarded manager Joe Girardi with a 3-for-4 night at the Dodgers. Williams was starting at second base in place of Jean Segura (groin) who landed on the injured list. The 25-year-old rookie should see more starts at […]

Salvador Perez Hits His 17th Home Run

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The home run was his 17th of the year, which is tied for sixth-most in the Majors. He is now slashing .287/.320/.533 through 67 games on the year. By most measures, he's […]

Bailey Ober Strikes Out Six In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober put together another strong start in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. Though he didn't factor into the decision, Ober was strong over four shutout frames, allowing just one hit with no walks issued. He struck out six batters and registered a 22 percent CSW. Ober was lifted after […]

Jeimer Candelario Reaches Base Three Times On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a strong day at the plate in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Candelario went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, a run and an RBI. Candelario hasn't been able to produce much yet in June. He spent about a week on the bereavement list this […]

Michael Fulmer Earns His Fifth Save Despite Shaky Inning

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer had a tough time closing out Wednesday's win against the Kansas City Royals. He entered the game in the ninth inning while the Tigers had a 6-3 lead and went on to give up three hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out one. Despite his struggles, […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/17

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers To Snap 0-for-33 Slump

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. Hoskins took Clayton Kershaw deep in the first inning to snap an 0-for-33 skid at the plate. The big first baseman has had a rough year as his 26.1 percent strikeout rate is the highest […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for June 17, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks After a heroic performance on Tuesday night, Kevin Durant and the Nets look to close out the Bucks tonight. Since this is a single game, there will be some key […]

Hector Neris Slams Door On Dodgers For 10th Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris pitched a clean ninth inning to earn his 10th save of the season Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Neris needed just 10 pitches to preserve a 2-0 win for the visitors in his first outing since manager Joe Girardi gave Neris a vote of confidence as the team's closer. […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 12

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 12

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight. As of now, it appears to be a very straightforward slate with the Braves in an absolute smash spot and Coors being the attraction most will flock to in stacks. So, I am fading Coors bats and loading up on the Braves and the red hot […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/17/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Pretty short six-game slate on this fine Thursday night, but we are not without some great pitching options on the board. Let's get into it.   High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Miami Dolphins Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

2021 Target Regression Candidates - Wide Receiver

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 […]

Zack Wheeler Earns Fifth Win With Six Shutout Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler continued his impressive run with six shutout innings at the Dodgers to pick up his fifth win of the season. Wheeler wasn't as dominant as he had been in recent starts as he allowed five hits and four walks, but he was able to escape a couple of jams […]

Surprising Winners from the NFL Draft: Running Backs

There were a couple of teams we thought would take running backs to help bolster their backfield during the 2021 draft. Two of those teams, the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons, did something even more surprising. Nothing. This may prove to be the best thing for them. On the other hand, we know it was […]