Josh Naylor Dealing With Wrist Issue

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona said that first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor (wrist) will have imagine done on Tuesday on his injured right wrist. Naylor was checked out by the team trainer during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves and was replaced by Gabriel Arias after he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. […]

Ty France Not In Monday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France is not in the starting lineup for his team's Monday game against the San Francisco Giants. While there has been no word of an injury to France, he did collide with Isaac Paredes in the field on Sunday, so there could be some lingering soreness. France should be back in […]

Hunter Renfroe Returning To Starting Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe is back in the starting lineup Monday night when the club opens a series against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. Playing time has been crowded in the Angels' outfield of late with Mickey Moniak getting starts against right-handed pitching, but Renfroe returns Monday against the southpaw. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

We’re coming up on Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. The heat gets turned up a bit in July, but you can't let the heat melt your brain. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start […]

Top Five Hitting Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 14)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! This list will highlight the top five hitting prospects to hold on your bench in redraft fantasy baseball leagues.  As more teams are incentivized to push their top prospects up the pecking order, the excitement of the game grows. These five fantasy baseball prospects are most worth rostering […]

Pete Alonso To Appear In Home Run Derby

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who entered Sunday's action against the San Francisco Giants in third in the majors in home runs with 25, will take part in his fourth Home Run Derby in his five years in the big leagues in Seattle next week. Alonso also leads the Mets in RBI with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a weird bunch of games here on Monday, but our focus here will be on the six-game main slate for FD and DK that locks at 7:05. Only weather to watch tonight is in […]

Pete Alonso Blasts Home Run In Victory

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso showed off his power during Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-handed slugger blasted a two-run shot in the eighth inning to help seal the victory for the Mets. The 28-year-old finished the game 2-for-4 with three RBI in the 8-4 win. He also announced that […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 15

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 15. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering 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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome to Week 15 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 3 - July 9, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Remains Out On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Mets. The 29-year-old was available on Friday for the series opener. However, he is dealing with back discomfort and hasn't been in the lineup since. There should be an update on Wade's status before Monday's matchup versus the Seattle […]

Brandon Drury Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion, retroactive to June 30. Drury missed the last two contests while dealing with the shoulder issue so the team placed him on the IL and recalled infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Salt Lake in a […]

Yandy Diaz Getting A Day Off On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a day off for the 31-year-old veteran. Diaz has been an integral part of Tampa Bay's red-hot first half of the season. He's slashing .316/.403/.509 with 12 home runs and 39 […]

Darick Hall Recalled And Starting Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled infielder Darick Hall from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and optioned infielder Kody Clemens to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move to make room for Hall on the 26-man roster. Hall is starting at first base and batting eighth in the lineup in the series finale on Sunday against the Washington […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means we can truly start calling this the second half of the fantasy baseball season. Does that encourage or frighten you? Maybe a little of both? Don't ease up now and start the back nine strong with some waiver […]

Nick Pratto (1B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City is on the road all next week, but the pitchers they face are right-handed. Against righties on the road this season, lefty Nick Pratto has a .309 batting average, with a home run and eight RBI in 77 plate appearances. […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 15

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 15 - Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/2/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

1B and 3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15 (2023)

Happy July, and welcome to Week 15 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups! This week's edition features all-new names for you to contemplate adding to your fantasy lineups. How exciting! Among these options are rookies and veterans – all of whom can perhaps add a bit of a spark to your team as […]

Jordan Westburg (SS, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the pantheon of top prospects, Jordan Westburg got lost in the shuffle. Perhaps it's because of the loaded Orioles farm system, which includes a higher-rated shortstop in Jackson Holliday. Whatever the reason Westburg was overlooked, he's in the Majors now and got […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a busy Sunday in the majors, but most of the action is early in the afternoon...but not too early. DraftKings and FanDuel don't like that. Both sites chopped off the Baltimore and Minnesota game that starts at high noon. Killjoys. However, FanDuel did include the Coors tilt on the main slate, so those […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Baltimore and Cincinnati Stealing the Show

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Corbin Carroll, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Clayton Kershaw, Hunter Greene, and more...

June is now in our rearview mirror. In comes July, and with it the Major League Baseball All-Star game. This is a significant point in the season. Teams will begin to decide if they are in it to win it or not. But it is also a time when teams could start to try to […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Absent On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but Wade will get some extra time off for precautionary reasons. It appears the 29-year-old is dealing with back discomfort, but it shouldn't be something […]

Brendan Donovan Sitting Out On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is sitting out for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Donovan is dealing with an arm issue and was scratched from Friday's game before it was ultimately rained out. The 26-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his right arm so it's unclear if […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against right-hander Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals for Game 1 of a doubleheader. Rizzo is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger was hit in the elbow by a pitch on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/1/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/1/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Hey, RotoBallers! It's time to break down Saturday's seven-game main slate. As usual, we'll start with the pitchers, go to infielders and outfielders, and then stacks. This should be another really fun slate of action, let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the main slates on July 1, 2023, for DraftKings and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 7/1/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy July! DraftKings and FanDuel chopped up this slate so that it's barely recognizable. We have three early games, the seven-game main slate, and five games in prime time. We will cover the two large slates here at RotoBaller today. We have to draw the line somewhere. This article contains my picks for the five-game […]

Yankees-Cardinals Postponed Friday

The game between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a day/night doubleheader. Right-hander Luis Severino was scheduled to start on Friday for the Yankees while being opposed by St. Louis […]