Brandon Belt Homers Again In Losing Effort

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-3 loss to the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Belt now has four home runs in his last four games to bring his season total to 15 through 301 at-bats in his first […]

Alex Kirilloff Doing Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) has been hitting off the machine and taking part in pregame workouts, according to MLB.com. There's no timetable yet for the 25-year-old's return, but he should begin a rehab assignment soon. Kirilloff hit the injured list late last month after suffering from a right shoulder strain. Before going […]

Trey Mancini Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

Joey Votto Expected To Return In Early September

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder), who was put on the injured list with shoulder discomfort on Thursday, is expected to return in early September, according to manager David Bell. Votto had surgery on the same left shoulder last year, and it caused him to miss the first couple of months of the 2023 […]

Reds Put Joey Votto On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left-shoulder discomfort and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The team also returned catcher Curt Casali (foot) from a rehab assignment and outrighted outfielder Henry Ramos to Louisville. The 39-year-old Votto had surgery […]

Matt Mervis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Matt Mervis, 1B, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: Matt Mervis has been swinging a hot stick over the last couple of weeks. In his last 11 games, Mervis has cranked four home runs with a .289/.407/.600 slash line. However, that does come with a 33.3% strikeout rate which has been an issue at times this season, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Mike Trout, Cole Ragans, Max Kepler, Zack Gelof, more

Howdy, RotoBallers! Can you believe it? The 2023 MLB season has gone by so fast, and there is just over a month left in the fantasy baseball season. We are back with another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of August 24, 2023. These rankings […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nice five-game nightcap for our Thursday full of baseball. The Dodgers/Guardians tilt was already left off of this one, so we shouldn't have anything to worry about other than some rain that could infiltrate Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Now that is out of the way, let's turn the focus to the evening. This […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a pretty busy Thursday this week with four games during the afternoon and five in the evening. The Dodgers/Guardians game is tentatively on the DK slate, but it wouldn't be a total shock to see them pull it since it's part of a doubleheader from yesterday's rainout. FanDuel didn't even bother to give […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/24/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's another split day in baseball, and we will cover both slates in today's picks. We have three games in the afternoon competition and five matchups in the evening for the main contests. The early slate begins at 1:05 PM EST with […]

Garrett Cooper Collects Two Hits In Padres Win

On Wednesday, San Diego Padres first baseman Garrett Cooper was 2-for-3 while delivering a run in his team's 4-0 victory over the Marlins. He was the only batter from both teams to secure multiple hits in the contest. In 337 at-bats this season, Cooper has logged a .255 batting average to go along with 14 […]

Trey Mancini Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed first baseman Trey Mancini to a minor-league deal. The 31-year-old veteran was recently cut by the Chicago Cubs after signing a two-year deal with the organization this past offseason. This season, Mancini is slashing .234/.299/.366 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 63 games. The expectation is that he'll […]

Jose Abreu Reinstated From Injured List

The Houston Astros reinstated first baseman Jose Abreu (back) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder David Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Abreu is immediately back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale, playing first base and batting sixth in the order. […]

Chris Getz A Front-Runner For White Sox GM Job

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they fired long-time executive Kenny Williams and general manager Rick Hahn. The White Sox also announced that they will move forward with just one decision-maker in the front office, and if the White Sox decide to hire within, assistant general manager Chris Getz is a leading candidate […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Ozzie Albies, more

MLB fans are beginning to think about postseason baseball, but there is still plenty of time to go before the season reaches that stage. Fantasy managers must continue to stay in tune with the top injury headlines as September approaches. Let's take a look at injured hitters Mike Trout, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Ozzie Albies, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/23/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's an all-day baseball bonanza in the middle of the week. There are slates of all shapes and sizes on FanDuel with a Very Early, Early, Main, and All Day option. On DraftKings, they keep it simpler with an early contest […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me this season, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with a six-game […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds to Win Your League (2023)

The 2023 MLB season is coming down to the wire as September is just over a week away. The playoff races are heating up, and several players are looking to end their seasons on a high note, whether their team is in contention or not. The players listed below have had strong offensive showings in […]

White Sox Part Ways With Ken Williams, Rick Hahn Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox relieved executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn of their duties Tuesday, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Williams was in his 11th season as executive vice president after originally joining the organization in 1992 as a scout. Hahn served as the White Sox general manager for the past 11 […]

Seth Brown Sitting On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the matchup against left-hander Angel Zerpa and the Kansas City Royals. The slugger has struggled this season to a .219/.285/.406 slash line with 11 bombs, 23 runs, 42 RBI, and a pair of steals over 79 games. Brown's even worse against lefties and […]

Jose Abreu Hopeful To Return On Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) is hopeful to return from the injured list on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. It was being reported that Abreu hasn't resumed swinging a bat as of Friday. That being said, it'd be a bit surprising that Abreu would be activated this quickly. Possibly, the 36-year-old started […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles and rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Guerrero is able to return to the lineup after Monday's off day after he left Sunday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds due to left middle-finger […]

Brooks Baldwin Flashing Versatility, Advanced Plate Skills

Chicago White Sox prospect Brooks Baldwin has already shown significant promise through just 104 games in the organization. The 23-year-old is primarily a third baseman but has shown valuable versatility, playing all infield positions, left and center field, and designated hitter this season. He is a solid defender with a strong arm and enough athleticism […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/22/23)

Welcome back to another edition of my MLB player prop picks! While I pride myself on my strikeout projections and picks, I will be the first to admit that I whiffed last night on all three of my favorite picks, and getting these right on a nightly basis has become much more of a challenge […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/22/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with three East Coast games. […]

Alec Bohm Homers Monday, Stays Hot

Philadelphia Phillies first/third baseman Alec Bohm had another nice night at the plate in Monday's 10-4 win over the Giants. Bohm went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, and a solo home run. The 27-year-old has put together a nice season overall, slashing .285/.338/.429 with 13 HR, 77 RBI, and four stolen bases. While the […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Back In Action For Giants

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is playing first base and batting leadoff on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Wade was held out of the series finale against the Atlanta Braves with a back injury, but it wasn't serious and he'll be back in there to begin the […]

Triston Casas Returns From Tooth Infection

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is back at first base and is batting cleanup for the Red Sox on Monday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Casas was held out of the team's last two games while dealing with a tooth infection, but he's good to go for the start […]

Nationals Sign Davey Martinez To Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals signed manager Davey Martinez to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Monday, and they are close to signing general manager Mike Rizzo to a new deal as well, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Martinez, 58, will also receive a club option for a third year. The 62-year-old Rizzo is expected […]

Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]