Joey Votto Spotted Playing Catch Before Monday's Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was seen playing catch on the field before his team's Monday game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Votto has been on the injured list since May 6 after fracturing his left thumb on a hit-by-pitch. While he is still without a timetable for return, Votto should be able to […]

Joey Wendle Getting A Breather On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Jameson Taillon and the New York Yankees. Yandy Diaz is getting the start at third base and batting fifth in the game. Wendle has been a mainstay in the lineup all year and has had a fantastic […]

Luis Severino To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Severino has been throwing bullpen sessions lately and he will throw three simulated innings on Monday. Severino underwent Tommy John surgery in February 2020. Assuming he has no setbacks over the coming […]

J.D. Davis To Resume Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand, neck) is set to resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A on Tuesday. Davis had his rehab assignment put on hold last week after he was experiencing neck stiffness. He then had an MRI that revealed joint inflammation in his left hand. Davis has been on the injured […]

Michael Kopech Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a strained left hamstring. Kopech had been considered day-to-day with hamstring soreness after he was removed from a game on Wednesday last week. The move to the injured list is retroactive to May 28, so there's a […]

Clint Frazier Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Rich Hill and the Tampa Bay Rays. Miguel Andujar is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Frazier has been a staple in the bottom of the lineup lately, despite continuing to struggle at […]

Freddy Galvis Heading To The Bench On Monday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against Jose Berrios and the Minnesota Twins. Pat Valaika is getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth in the game. Galvis has had a heavy workload lately and was due for an off day. He's had a great month of […]

Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth Back In Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres infielders Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth both got the day off on Sunday against the Houston Astros. They are both back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Machado is hitting second, with Cronenworth right behind him. Machado missed about a week with a shoulder injury, but has looked […]

Trevor Larnach Sitting On Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Jorge Lopez and the Baltimore Orioles. Kyle Garlick is getting the start in left field and batting eighth in the game. Larnach has been seeing semi-regular playing time lately. He's off to a good start in his first taste of […]

Wade Miley Activated From IL, Will Start Monday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (foot) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He will start against the Philadelphia Phillies in Monday's game. Miley spent the minimum amount of time on the injured list after injuring his foot while running the bases back on May 20. The Red sent left-hander Cionel Perez back […]

Carson Kelly Reaches Base Three Times In Win Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored in a 9-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Since returning from a fractured toe that kept him sidelined for nearly two weeks, Kelly has struggled at the plate by going 3-for-19 with nine strikeouts over his last six […]

Ketel Marte Homers, Drives In Three Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. After going 2-for-14 with four strikeouts over his first five games back from the injured list, Marte has started to get his timing down and heat up […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 5/31

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 10

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Memorial Day weekend, which signifies roughly one-third of our fantasy season down and the usual spot where many teams have to take a hard look in the mirror. You could "lose" a trade if it helps fit a need. You can't keep […]

The Cut List: Week 10 - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer peek. 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 10

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 10 of the MLB season (5/31 through 6/6). 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 to gain an edge on your […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 10

Well no no-hitters this week. What a disappointment for fans of 27 of the 30 teams in baseball. For Indians, Rangers and Mariners fans though, they probably feel like it was Christmas in May. (Author's Note: I promise this will be the last time I make a no-hitter joke at your guys' expense this season. I […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a busy Memorial Day for baseball this year, with nine of the 13 games taking place early. Before we get to that, it's important to remember all of those who served in the Armed Forces who never got to come home to their loved ones. Those who made the sacrifice so that we […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers, and let me just start by saying Happy Memorial Day! Today is not only the day we often use to kick off summertime, but also an important day to remember those who have served this fine nation in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day brings us plenty of day baseball, with the majority of […]

Brandon Woodruff Shines Again In Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (4-2) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings to earn the win against the Nationals on Sunday. Woodruff tossed seven shutout innings in his last start, and he replicated the feat Sunday and earned his second straight win. "I was mixing it […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/31 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

Josh Hader Records A Clean 12th Save

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against the Nationals on Sunday. Hader gave up a single to begin the ninth inning Sunday, but he preserved the Brewers' three-run lead to earn his 12th save of the year. […]

Avisail Garcia Homers Again In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Nationals. Garcia homered in Saturday's matinee against Washington, and he put the Brewers on the board with his two-run home run in the top of the first inning Sunday. Across his last seven games, Garcia has hit .269 […]

Amed Rosario Knocks In Two Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop and outfielder Amed Rosario went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 win in game two of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rosario has been solid recently for the Tribe as he is not hitting .296 in May with a .360 OBP. He continues to hit […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We’re down to a two-game slate Monday night with the Bucks having eliminated the Heat on Saturday. With just four teams in action, we naturally have a much tighter player pool to work with, one that’s made even narrower by the fact rotations are usually more compact during the postseason. That said, we should have […]

MLB Betting Picks for Monday 5/31 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

What's up, RotoBallers! I'm John, aka 'LucidMedia," with your MLB betting picks on this Monday, May 31st. We've got a nice matinee slate on this Memorial Day, and some night games to cap off our long weekend. This is my debut article for RotoBaller, and I couldn't be more excited to start providing some picks […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/31/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Happy Memorial Day, RotoBaller premium members! We have a fun full slate of afternoon games. There's nothing better to add to your holiday cookout than building a few DFS lineups to keep an eye on between […]

Adley Rutschman Dominates Doubleheader At Double-A

Baltimore Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman was an offensive force during a doubleheader on Sunday. The 23-year-old catcher went a combined 5-for-6 with a walk and two home runs. Rutschman was batting just .211 on May 22 but he has since gone 10-for-18 over a six-game stretch to spike his average to .293. He also has […]

Jose Ramirez Drives In Two Sunday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-3 with two RBI including a walk-off sacrifice fly in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ramirez now has 28 RBI on the season to go along with 12 home runs, 35 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. He was been a solid performer in 2021 […]