MLB DFS Values: Top Plays For FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball (6/3/2024)

We have a solid Monday evening/night MLB slate on tap, one that includes some vulnerable pitchers and an always-appealing Coors Field game. I've been able to hone in on some value-salaried options across multiple positions that could help you build an efficient lineup that gives you the opportunity to generate solid fantasy-point-per-dollar value from each […]

Freddie Freeman Homers, Gets On Base Four Times

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 1-for-1 with a homer and three walks in a 4-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Freeman was perfect at the dish, showcasing his elite on-base skills while popping some power as well. He added two runs and two RBI to his line, making for a […]

Tigers Option Spencer Torkelson To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Justyn-Henry Malloy will be promoted to the big league roster in a corresponding move. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft was hitting .201/.226/.330 with four homers and 18 RBI over 209 at-bats. Torkelson's .597 OPS ranked […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/3/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! MLB has blessed us with a tidy eight-game slate to start the new fantasy week. The slate starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT, which is about half an hour earlier than normal, so make sure your lineups are ready to roll. This is a great slate with numerous pitching options and a few stacks […]

Nick Mariano's Week 11 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the weekly waiver rundown where we're looking to reinforce our squads going into the summer months. There are several options and while I'd love to wax poetic with potential context for each of them, you will have to assess these names with […]

Luis Arraez Removed From Sunday's Game With Apparent Injury

San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez left Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning with an apparent arm injury. It appeared as though Arraez hurt himself in the fifth inning while attempting to slide into second base. It is unclear exactly what the 27-year-old is dealing with at this point, […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 11 (June 3 - June 9)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 11 -- June 3 through June 9 -- and will point out free agents […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Starting At Third Base

For the first time since 2019, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting at third base on Sunday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Quinn Priester. Guerrero is hitting in the three-hole. Regular third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa is getting the start at second base on Sunday for the series finale. Guerrero has […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 11, this article highlights five injured players worth stashing. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options. Lots of productive players are gearing up for a […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 11 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our pitcher waiver wire pickups for points leagues heading into Week 11 (June 3 to June 9). It’s been a wild season so far for starting pitchers in fantasy, as several waiver wire options have become reliable fantasy pieces. Just look at what Luis Gil is doing for fantasy managers who picked […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 10): Super Subs to Sustain Success?

Waiver-wire pickups and setting lineups can make or break fantasy baseball leagues. For instance, we might have a veteran player with historically above-average skills, but they're struggling to begin the season. Do we drop that player for another player that we don't believe in as much or lack the track record that might be performing […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 11)

With the weekend upon us, a fresh batch of fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations will fill the RotoBaller feeds. Our team's various waiver wire recommendations are coming with full force this weekend so be sure to check out all the great articles there. As we consider players who are in the midst of hot streaks […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024)

Welcome to June, baseball fans, or as it's otherwise known, Kyle Schwarber's month. Unfortunately, the designated hitter doesn't appear on this list, but we have some more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 11 — June 3 through June 9. Schwarber has owned the month of June since he went […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 11 (June 3 - June 9)

June has arrived and with it, perhaps the warm weather needed to jump-start offenses across the league. So far, pitching has had the upper hand this season, but warmer temperatures help the baseball travel further so we might start seeing that dynamic start to shift this week - stay tuned! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets and Buy Low Candidates: Matt Olson, Pablo Lopez, Kevin Gausman, Manny Machado, George Kirby, more

It has been an odd year for some big names in the MLB. Some of the best players from 2023 have taken a significant step back in 2024. As the season rounds into June, falling back on the idea of "slow starters" becomes less and less reliable. Some of these underachievers will need to be […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Jo Adell, Bo Bichette, Austin Riley, more

Howdy RotoBallers! The calendar has flipped to June, and incredibly, we are two months into the 2024 baseball season. It's for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of June 1, 2024. These rankings are released in June, […]

Matt Olson Hits Ninth Home Run In Loss

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in Saturday's 11-9 loss to the Athletics. The 2x All-Star also walked once, scored once, and collected two RBI in the contest. After a poor 31-game start that left his slashline at .195/.319/.363 with three home runs, the slugger has […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 10)

Is your fantasy baseball team in need of a boost in a specific category? Maybe it's a shot in the arm in runs scored or an influx of RBI? Monitoring how well you are performing in each offensive category and addressing those categories in need throughout the season is a great way to keep your […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers Twice in Orioles Win Over Rays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle hit a pair of homers during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Mountcastle swatted two-run home runs in the first and fourth innings, finishing the day with four RBI and three runs scored. The 27-year-old has logged a hit in eight of his last nine games, including […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Homers, Drives In Three Runs On Saturday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. He blasted a two-run shot off Randy Vasquez in the bottom of the first inning to give the Royals a 2-1 lead. The home run traveled 383 feet with an […]

Nolan Schanuel Remains Out Of Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Angels Nolan Schanuel (thumb) is sitting out for the second consecutive game with a thumb injury. Schanuel was a late scratch on Friday evening and will take another seat on Saturday. As a result, 29-year-old Willie Calhoun will start at first base and bat cleanup. Schanuel should be considered day-to-day for the time […]

Jon Singleton, Chas McCormick Out On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton, outfielder Chas McCormick and catcher Yainer Diaz are all resting on Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Jose Abreu will start at first base and bat eighth, Mauricio Dubon will play left and hit seventh, and Victor Caratini will do the catching and fill out the nine-hole for Houston […]

Twins Resting Their Lefties Saturday

The Minnesota Twins will send Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach to the bench, as usual, while facing the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez in Houston on Saturday. Manuel Margot is playing right field and leading off, Kyle Farmer is at second base and batting seventh, Ryan Jeffers is the DH […]

Ty France Tallies Three Hits, Three RBI Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France went 3-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels. France was a triple shy of the cycle, having collected a single, a double, and his seventh home run of the season. The 29-year-old has now hit safely in seven of his last eight games, going 11-for-27 […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 11

The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2024 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/24) - Today's Top Lineups

It's June already! When did that happen? We begin June with a pretty nice nine-game slate for us. It's nice to have a uniform main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. It doesn't always happen that way. This week, the main slate is nine games on both sites and starts mid-afternoon. What more could you want? […]

Luis Arraez Picks Up Four Hits Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez turned in a productive night at the plate in an 11-8 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Arraez went 4-for-5 with three runs and two RBI to help propel the Padres to the win in the high-scoring affair. The veteran infielder has been swinging a hot […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Ronald Acuna, Francisco Alvarez, Edwin Diaz, Royce Lewis and much more.....

There is a song from the Broadway show Carousel called June is Bustin' out All Over. And that is what is happening now in the baseball season. May has come and gone and so have some of the hopes and dreams for many baseball teams, both in Major League Baseball and in many fantasy leagues. […]

Nolan Schanuel Dealing With Thumb Soreness

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (thumb) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup on the road against the division-rival Seattle Mariners with left-thumb soreness. In his place, Willie Calhoun got the start at first base and was hitting cleanup against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo, with Matt Thaiss serving as the DH and batting seventh. […]