Daniel Vogelbach Hitting Fifth Against Phillies

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth for the Mets in the series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Friday. Vogelbach is hitting just .230 (31-for-135) on the season, but he's been on a tear since the team gave […]

Yandy Diaz, Luke Raley Not Playing Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz and outfielder Luke Raley (hand) are not in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Diaz is getting a regular day of rest, while Raley will sit out after injuring his right hand on Thursday. Harold Ramirez is playing first base and batting cleanup, while outfielder […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/23/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/23/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 10-game main slate tonight on both sites at 7:05 - let's go!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, starting with the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's a fantastic Friday, RotoBallers. We have a juicy 10-game slate to attack tonight and I'll be taking you through the pitchers, hitters, and stacks that I like the best. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the 10-game main slate on Friday, June 23, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which […]

Ji Man Choi Begins Rehab Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ji Man Choi (Achilles) began his rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Altoona and went 1-for-2 with a double. The eight-year veteran has only played in nine games at the big league level this year after he tweaked his Achilles in spring training, and it eventually landed him on the injured list […]

Willie Calhoun and Bligh Madris Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

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

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bryan Reynolds, Sean Murphy, Dansby Swanson, Aaron Judge, Gio Urshela

As the weekend nears, there are several fantasy baseball hitters dealing with injuries. Keeping up to date with the latest banged-up players can be a tall task in the marathon that is the MLB season, but it's key to staying competitive. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Bryan Reynolds, Sean Murphy, Dansby Swanson, […]

DJ LeMahieu Re-Enters Starting Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is back in the starting lineup Thursday night against Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. It's the first appearance for LeMahieu over the last four days and just the second since June 14, although no particular injury has been reported. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone recently said the veteran was just […]

Nick Pratto Hits The Pine Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto is out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. With Vinnie Pasquantino out for the season, Pratto has, and will continue to, see plenty of playing time at first base but understandably hits the bench against a left-hander in the Rays' Shane McClanahan on Thursday […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 6/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a bit of a weird Thursday with the main slate going on during the day, but we still have three games for a nightcap tonight. I can deal with that! As usual, I'm with you for all of your Thursday MLB DFS needs. There are still some really good options here. Let's get […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 12. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's a slower Thursday than last week. The main slate gets underway early today as only three games populate the late slate. As usual, I am here all day with you at RotoBaller to attack these DFS slates. We can still have some fun with this! This article contains my picks for the five-game main […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! There are eight games in total as we prepare for the final weekend of June. There are five early games and three evening games, and each site has a different setup. On […]

Josh Naylor Records Four Hits In Guardians Win

In Wednesday's thrilling 7-6 victory against Oakland, Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate. Naylor's contributed a solo home run, crossed the plate to score a run and added an RBI with a single in the fifth inning. In the last 30 games, Naylor has been hitting an astonishing […]

Phillies-Braves Game Postponed

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up at some point in September. Right-hander Aaron Nola was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, while rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was slated to toe the rubber for the Braves […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hopes To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres, but he said he's feeling better and is hoping to return to the lineup on Thursday. He could also be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. The 29-year-old […]

Yandy Diaz Picks Up Two Hits, Drives In One Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 7-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Diaz brought Manuel Margot around to score on a single in the seventh inning. The 31-year-old infielder is off to an excellent start in 2023, hitting .303 with […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Struggle

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 0-for-4 in a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. It's been a tough go lately for Guerrero Jr., who is just 2-for-16 over his last four games. Three of his four outs in this one were groundouts, two of which had sub-80 mph exit […]

Miguel Cabrera Getting A Breather Against Royals

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera will get the day off on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals in the series finale. The future Hall of Famer started seven of the team's last eight games and will take a regular day of rest in what is his final MLB season. The 40-year-old isn't of any […]

Brandon Belt Activated And Starting Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Brandon Belt (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned first baseman Spencer Horwitz to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Belt will serve as the designated hitter and bat third in the order in his return on Wednesday against Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The […]

Yorfran Medina - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Yorfran Medina, 1B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Medina was signed out of Venezuela last January as part of the Dodgers' huge Latin signing class. In fact, the Dodgers signed the most players of any team in the 2021-2022 international signing period. That also means that none of the players signed got "huge" bonuses, needing […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Fantasy Baseball? Colt Keith, Jonathan Aranda, Kyle Harrison, Cade Horton, Davis Wendzel, more

All levels of minor league baseball are now in full force, with complex leagues and the Dominican Summer League each having multiple weeks under the belt. In this week's six-packs, we are going to look at players who have performed tremendously well over the past 30 days. While it can be a short time frame […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/21/23): 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 in the early going, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bryan Reynolds, Dansby Swanson, Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm, Aaron Judge

The MLB season is approaching the midway point, meaning the standings in fantasy baseball leagues are beginning to take shape. However, a flurry of injuries can tank a top contender, while fantasy managers at the bottom of the standings can rise the standings by staying up to date with the latest injury updates and finding […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/21/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! There are 15 games featuring all 30 teams to get us over the midweek point. They are spread throughout the day, so there are two similarly-sized contests in the afternoon and evening on DraftKings and FanDuel. For the early slate, there […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 6/21/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Today is the longest day of the year and the MLB is celebrating with a getaway day that has baseball from noon until midnight. That's the kind of celebration that we love here at RotoBaller! I'm up with the seven-game early slate and Kevin will be along soon with the evening slate. We have this […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. A Late Scratch From Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after experiencing right-side soreness, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. David Villar will take his spot in the infield and bat ninth. Wade Jr. is in the midst of his best season with the bat, slashing .280/.415/.463 with nine homers, […]

Chris Williams Showing Off Tremendous Power In Triple-A

Minnesota Twins minor league first baseman Chris Williams isn't a consensus top prospect in the club's farm system, which is truly a shame considering just how much power he has displayed during his time with the organization. A bat-first player, Williams pairs his phenomenal power with a decent walk rate. With that said, strikeouts have […]

Matt Mervis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Matt Mervis, 1B, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: Given that he was just sent down a few days ago, I'm not expecting Matt Mervis to be recalled in the near future. But this is a bat you shouldn't completely write off this season. While the .167/.242/.289 slash line doesn't offer much inspiration, the 13.8% barrel rate, […]

Matt Beaty Making First Start As A Royal Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Matt Beaty is in the starting lineup for the first time as a member of the club on Tuesday night against right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers. Beaty had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Sunday and entered the game as a pinch-hitter, knocking a single in his lone […]