Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 19

The second half of the baseball season has begun and the trade deadline has come and gone. We are coming up to the stretch run in the baseball season and the fantasy season. Playoff seedings are being determined in the MLB as well as fantasy leagues. Knowing injury timelines is now at a vital part […]

Yandy Diaz Blasts Two-Run Shot On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, and an additional run scored during Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox. He's now logged back-to-back three-hit games. The 29-year-old took Martin Perez deep in the first inning to put the Rays on the scoreboard. It was his seventh […]

Joey Votto Homers Again

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto continued his impressive power surge in a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Friday. Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk. The veteran first baseman has now homered in seven straight games, making him just the eighth player in MLB history to accomplish such […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/21): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a fairly reasonable DraftKings Saturday in MLB. The Jays pissed off DraftKings by starting an hour earlier than the rest of the 4pm Eastern games, so they go into their own showdown. The five game early slate looks solid, but I'm here to take you through the nine-game main prime time slate on DraftKings. […]

Connor Joe Goes Yard In Win Over San Diego

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and one strikeout in a 9-4 win over the Padres on Friday. Joe smacked his second home run of the year in the fourth inning when he took Ryan Weathers deep for a two-run blast. He also chipped in a single in […]

Josh Bell Continues Home Run Binge

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell was one of the last men standing along with Juan Soto after the trade deadline dust settled Friday, and he continued his hot streak against the Chicago Cubs. Bell went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run, his 17th of the season. He's homered five times in […]

Pavin Smith Lands On COVID-19 Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith went to the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. While Smith hasn't tested positive for the Coronavirus, unlike teammates Noe Ramirez and Stuart Fairchild, who are both symptomatic, he did fall victim to contact tracing. It's unknown how long the 25-year-old will be out, but it's unfortunate news, primarily since […]

Rhys Hoskins Battling A Groin Issue

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) is classified as day-to-day, according to manager Joe Girardi. Hoskins left Thursday's matchup against the Nationals because of a groin ailment and was subsequently held out of Friday's series opener against the Pirates. While it wouldn't be a surprise if he weren't available throughout the weekend, he still […]

Yuli Gurriel Finishing Up July Strong

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will head into the team's weekend series against the Giants on the cusp of another hot streak. Gurriel is slugging only .364 in the month of July but is 5-for-10 his last two games with two extra-base hits and three runs batted in. Gurriel is having an impressive season, […]

DJ LeMahieu, Gio Urshela Absent From Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (triceps) and third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) are not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins. Both LeMahieu and Urshela are considered day-to-day, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone noted that he's hopeful that they'll be available this weekend. Rougned Odor will start at second, with Tyler Wade […]

Rowdy Tellez Hits Another Home Run For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and three runs scored during Thursday's win over the Pirates. Tellez crushed an opposite-field 410-footer against Chris Stratton in the seventh to further extend Milwaukee's lead. He also hit an RBI double in the sixth, which would have […]

Jake Cronenworth Smacks Clutch Insurance Home Run

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth pounded a clutch two-run homer Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Cronenworth extended a slim 1-0 lead with an eighth-inning blast against reliever Daniel Bard for his only knock in four chances. While he's only tallied one multi-hit game in the past nine contests, Cronenworth remains a valuable fantasy asset […]

Jesus Aguilar Unlikely To Be Traded On Friday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is likely going to stay with the organization. It doesn't appear that the organization has plans to move Aguilar at the trade deadline despite interest from other organizations. He has one more year of arbitration eligibility remaining, so Miami is likely going to bring him back next season. Aguilar […]

Trey Mancini, John Means Unlikely To Be Dealt

Baltimore Orioles first baseman and starting pitcher John Means are unlikely to be dealt by the end of the trade deadline on July 30. Means is looking like a prime trade candidate, but has struggled since returning from a shoulder injury. He is under team control until 2024, so the team has no rush to […]

Miguel Cabrera Homers Twice In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera helped lead the team to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He went 3-for-3 with a walk and a pair of solo home runs in the game. He now has 10 home runs over 80 games on the year. Cabrera hasn't been providing much in terms […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/30/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it should be a doozie. With the trade deadline wrapping up later today and the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/30/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]

Ji-Man Choi Blasts Two-Run Homer On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk, and an additional run scored during Thursday's blowout 14-0 blowout victory over the Yankees. He took Albert Abreu deep in the sixth inning to give the Rays a 12-0 lead. It was his seventh long ball of the season. The […]

Announcing This Year's Fantasy Busts - The Bigger Picture

The second half of the MLB season is about two weeks deep and the trade deadline brings a flurry of activity that will shake up rosters. Last week, I advised being proactive to prepare for prospects or under-the-radar players who may jump into the starting lineup or rotation. This week, let's get reactive. While you […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Friday 7/30

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! This trade deadline is something else. Yesterday, we saw Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, and Anthony Rizzo change teams. While there are a dozen moves I could discuss, those two stand out because they will produce postseason tremors among the elite teams. Now, we get to follow the deadline with a massive dose of […]

Ryan Zimmerman Reaches Four Times In Loss

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman started Thursday's nightcap against the Philadelphia Phillies, batting third and playing first base. He went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, and two runs scored. As it stands, Zimmerman has only been in the lineup against left-handed starters, but with so many players on the move that could change. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blasts 33rd Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted his 33rd home run of the season during the team's 13-1 rout over the Red Sox on Thursday. His three-run shot in the fifth went 436 feet down the left field line and out of Fenway Park to blow the game open to 9-0 at the […]

Mike Moustakas Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville early next week. He's been sidelined since mid-May due to a right heel contusion. The 32-year-old was shut down in June after experiencing soreness during a contest. He has been progressing a "lot quicker" and will go on a rehab assignment […]

Joey Votto Sets Franchise Record With HR In Sixth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Votto set a new Reds record by hitting a homer in six straight games in the win. He explained his recent success by simply telling reporters that he's "trying to […]

Terry Francona Steps Away For Remainder Of 2021

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is stepping away for the remainder of the season to focus on mental health issues, effective immediately. DeMarlo Hale will serve as acting manager. Tito will have his hip replaced on Monday, and 5-to-6 weeks after that he"ll have a permanent rod in his foot. When asked about his future […]

Yankees Looking To Trade Away Luke Voit

After acquiring first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs earlier in the day Thursday, the New York Yankees are now looking to trade away first baseman Luke Voit, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Voit is currently on the injured list with a bone bruise in his knee, but is believed to be able […]

Josh Fuentes Optioned To Triple-A On Thursday

Colorado Rockies infielder Josh Fuentes has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque along with right-handed pitcher Jesus Tinoco. Both players were part of a corresponding move as pitchers Jose Mujica (recalled) and the recently acquired Ashton Goudeau (activated) join the big league roster. Fuentes had a few bright moments earlier this season but ultimately wasn't able […]

Yankees Acquire Anthony Rizzo From Cubs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Alexander Vizcaino and outfielder Kevin Alcantara, per Jack Curry of the Yes Network. Vizcaino and Alcantara rank as two of the Yankees' top-15 prospects, though this is a major upgrade for New York at a position they've […]

Adam Frazier Taking A Seat Thursday

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is out of Thursday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies. Frazier will take a seat against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland, with infielder Jake Cronenworth manning the keystone at cleanup and first baseman Eric Hosmer starting and batting sixth. Interestingly, all three lefties hit well against southpaws. Riding a modest […]