Yandy Diaz Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash acknowledged that infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is dealing with a sore left shoulder, which is part of the reason he's been out of the lineup the last two days. Reports have surfaced that Diaz and Randy Arozarena had an altercation after Monday's game, but Cash wouldn't confirm or deny […]

Luis Arraez Not Starting Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Daniel Lynch. Arraez has been one of Minnesota's best position players this season, hitting .314 with a .373 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and four stolen bases in 563 plate appearances. Instead, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/21/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/21/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Lots of good night action on this Wednesday, it's another night when I'm inclined to save some money at pitching to get some of these expensive bats! Let's talk about the slate!   Top Hitters […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/21/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Pete Alonso Hits 37th Homer Of Season Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers. Alonso crushed a seventh-inning Brad Boxberger offspeed pitch to straightaway center field for his 37th HR of the season. The Polar Bear has brought the power once again this season, slashing […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Continues To Dominate In Minors

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been one of the best Minor League Baseball players this season. Even after being traded to the Reds midseason, he has kept up his dominance. The corner infielder displays impressive bat-to-ball skills and a really solid power stroke. Defensively, he has strong instincts and enough athleticism to patrol […]

Max Muncy Isn't In Tuesday's Game 1 Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will be on the bench for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old is batting .202 with a .329 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 510 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will go […]

Matt Olson Doubles During Two-Hit Day

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson broke out of a slump in the 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday by going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Olson entered Monday's game hitting just .074 (4-for-54) with a home run, four RBI, six runs scored and 20 strikeouts in 15 games in […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers! September is more than halfway complete. We're heading into Week 25 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season is winding down. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 24. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/20/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I have rarely seen slates with this much offensive upside. We're going to focus closely on that today, and probably make some incredibly risky plays at pitcher so we can get these huge bats on […]

Ty France Homers, Plates Four Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France had a big day at the plate in Monday's 9-1 win over the Angels. France went 2-for-4 with a double, a three-run home run, four RBI, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old has had a very cold second half but still has a solid .272/.336/.442 slash line with 20 HR […]

Miguel Cabrera Activated From Injured List

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he immediately returned to designated hitter duties while batting cleanup against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tyler Wells. In a corresponding move, the team optioned utility man Kody Clemens to Triple-A Toledo. The 39-year-old Venezuelan has really slowed […]

Ryan Mountcastle Back In Action Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (triceps) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Alexander, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Mountcastle was hit by a pitch on Saturday and missed Sunday's contest, but he's good to go on Monday. Jesus Aguilar is starting at […]

Josh Naylor Snaps Homerless Drought Monday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor participated in the onslaught on the Minnesota Twins on Monday, going 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double, and a walk during the 11-4 contest. It ended the 25-year-old's 11-game homeless streak and was his first multi-hit game in his last 10. Naylor's having the best offensive season […]

Ji-Man Choi Not Starting Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi isn't in Monday's lineup for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-handed starter Luis Garcia. The veteran is batting .227 this season to go along with a .336 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 384 plate appearances. Jonathan Aranda will start at first base and hit […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/19/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Anthony Rizzo Has Three Hits In Return To Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and returned with a bang in the 12-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, going 3-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger had been away from the team for 17 days […]

Eric Hosmer Still Hopes To Return This Year

Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (back) hasn't given up hope of playing again this season. Skipper Alex Cora said Hosmer might resume baseball activities on Tuesday. It will be a matter of how Hosmer responds to increased activities and if there is enough time for him to ramp back up by the end […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Break out that abacus and calculate exactly what you need to win with just over two weeks to go! I want you to target categories and optimize your bench as you bolt past complacent teams on cruise control that have slid into football mode. […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 24

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/19/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I can't believe this is the third to last Monday of the MLB regular season. Of course, RotoBaller will continue its excellent coverage into the 2022 playoffs, but it's crazy how fast the season has flown by. Playoff spots will be clinched, divisions will be won, and lineups and starting rotations will […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

There are only two weeks left of fantasy baseball! It's going to be very sad when the season comes to an end, but the impending end of the season means that these are the most important, and therefore most fun weeks of the year – for those of you still competing, at least. I have […]

Frank Schwindel Released By The Cubs

Chicago Cubs infielder Frank Schwindel was released from the team. He was waived on Saturday and subsequently released on Sunday, which makes him a free agent. The 30-year-old infielder put together a .229/.277/.358 triple slash line to go along with eight home runs and 36 RBI over 271 at-bats with the Cubs this season. He's […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/18/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/18/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 24 of the MLB season and another edition of our first base and third base waiver wire pickups. We're approaching the final weeks of fantasy baseball, and the waiver wire could be your best chance to improve your roster for a championship push. Let’s keep rolling along with some names […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a big Sunday main slate today with 11 of the 15 games happening early. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you […]

Nick Pratto Optioned To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals infielder Nick Pratto has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. The team had to make room for Edward Olivares, who was just activated from the 60-day injured list. Pratto mostly struggled when he was up in the majors, slashing .184/.271/.386 with seven home runs and 20 RBI over 158 at-bats. He'll […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/17/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

Welcome to Week 24 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues 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, […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 24 Injury News and Updates: Tyler Glasnow, Ozzie Albies, Starling Marte, Anthony Rizzo, Zack Wheeler

September is now more than half over. The baseball season is slowly coming to a close. At this point, fantasy players are pushing for their league titles or just playing for pride. Major League Baseball teams continue to do the same and injuries continue to happen, now with the dreaded term "done for the season" […]