Ryan Mountcastle With Two More Hits Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-4 in the Orioles 10-3 loss to the Indians on Thursday. Mountcastle remains red hot at the plate now having slashed .322/.344/.627 with five home runs, 16 RBI, and nine runs scored over his last 15 games. Fantasy managers should keep Mountcastle active in most formats with the […]

Bobby Bradley Continues To Rake Thursday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley was at it again on Thursday as he went 1-for-4 with a solo home run to deep left-center off of Orioles starter Jorge Lopez in the first inning of the Tribe's 10-3 win. Bradley has been scorching hot since getting called up in early June and he is now […]

Yu Chang Has Career Day Thursday

Cleveland Indians infielder Yu Chang went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, four RBI, and a solo home run in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. It was a great day for Chang who now has two home runs on the season to go along with 14 RBI in 95 at-bats. He fills the Indians' […]

Jared Walsh Still Slugging Despite Dip

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is hitting only .212 in the month of June heading into Thursday's matchup against the Tigers. Walsh has 22 strikeouts over his last 52 at-bats but the 27-year-old continues to hit for consistent power. Over his last five games, Walsh has two home runs, three doubles, four runs […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/17/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/17/21 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 […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Homers In Loss To Giants Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 13-7 loss to the Giants on Wednesday night. After a slow start to the year, Cabrera has been heating up at the plate recently as he is slashing .256/.333/.487 with two home runs, one steal, nine RBI and four runs scored […]

Rays Acquire Mike Ford

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Ford smacked 12 home runs during his rookie year, but hasn't done much since then. Since the beginning of 2020, Ford is slashing .134/.250/.276 in a little over […]

Brandon Belt Hits Three-Run Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt got in on the homer parade in Wednesday's 13-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Belt went 2-for-4 with a triple, a three-run home run (his ninth of the season), a walk, and a strikeout. The veteran has hit for power all season, but his average is starting to creep […]

Freddie Freeman Continues Hot Streak

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has put together a lackluster year when you look at his batting line, but appears to be finally turning it around. He is 10-for-26 with three homers and seven RBI in his last six games. On Wednesday, Freeman went 2-for-4 with a homer and two walks in the loss […]

Alex Kirilloff Plates A Run Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. Kirilloff ripped a 107.1 MPH single in the first inning, then later collected an RBI on a groundout. The talented prospect is hitting the ball on the screws, though his low launch angle and 26.5 percent fly-ball […]

Luke Williams Collects Three Hits Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies rookie second baseman Luke Williams was moved up to sixth in the batting order Wednesday and rewarded manager Joe Girardi with a 3-for-4 night at the Dodgers. Williams was starting at second base in place of Jean Segura (groin) who landed on the injured list. The 25-year-old rookie should see more starts at […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/17

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers To Snap 0-for-33 Slump

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. Hoskins took Clayton Kershaw deep in the first inning to snap an 0-for-33 skid at the plate. The big first baseman has had a rough year as his 26.1 percent strikeout rate is the highest […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 12

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 12

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight. As of now, it appears to be a very straightforward slate with the Braves in an absolute smash spot and Coors being the attraction most will flock to in stacks. So, I am fading Coors bats and loading up on the Braves and the red hot […]

Dominic Smith Homers Again On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in the Mets 6-3 win over the Cubs on Wednesday. It was Smith's second home run in three games, as his bat has gotten hot during this four-game series against Chicago. He is 4-for-9 with two home runs and […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/17/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Thursday, so you know what that means: Day Baseball! As has become the norm, DraftKings has created a split slate but this time we have only two games in the afternoon and seven at night, so it feels like a relatively normal slate. The […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/17/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! We have two early games and then eight games on top for the nightly slate. If you are playing the afternoon games, I'd load up on Orioles. They have been a sneaky offense all year. I'm also tempted to go back to the Giants as they helped me win nearly 10x my investment […]

Jake Cronenworth Pops Pinch-Hit Homer

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth stung a pinch-hit solo home run Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Cronenworth interrupted his off day by rounding the bases in the sixth frame, staying in the contest to finish 1-for-2. The 27-year-old's numbers have dipped of late, hitting just .216 in June (11-for-51) with three extra-base hits. […]

Trey Mancini Collects Three Hits Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Indians. Mancini went 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, and a strikeout. The 29-year-old has cooled off in June but still has a solid .275/.355/.484 slash line with 12 home runs and 48 RBI on the […]

Anthony Rizzo Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the New York Mets. Rizzo crushed his home run to the second deck against Sean Reid-Foley in the top of the fourth inning. Rizzo has recovered in a good way from some back issues that sidelined him in […]

C.J. Cron Blasts A Two-Run Homer In Victory

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Cron blasted his second home run in the last three games off of Blake Snell in the bottom of the first inning to put the Rockies up 3-0. The veteran slugger […]

Max Muncy Pain-Free And Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (oblique), currently on the 10-day injured list, is pain-free, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy was also playing catch ahead of the Dodgers-Phillies game on Wednesday. Obviously, this news suggests that Muncy's stay on the IL should be for the minimum amount of time. Assuming he suffers no […]

Andrew Vaughn Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Wednesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. With the White Sox banged up on offense, Vaughn hit third for the first time this season and delivered. Vaughn hasn't been putting up the numbers that many managers imagined entering […]

Jose Abreu Goes Deep On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Abreu hit .333 in May, but he has really struggled in June and is hitting just .196 with today being his only home run of the month and just his fifth RBI. Managers […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hand) will be absent from Wednesday's lineup with a bruised right hand. Bryant left Tuesday's game after being hit on the hand in his first at-bat, but X-rays after the game turned up negative. Bryant has been having a phenomenal season and is hitting .292 with 13 home runs and […]

Luke Voit Could Return On Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) could return to the lineup next Tuesday. Voit said that his oblique and body both feel fine but that it's a matter of him getting more at-bats and getting his timing down. The slugging first baseman went 1-for-3 last Sunday at the Triple-A level and then 1-for-4 […]

Bobby Bradley Batting Seventh Wednesday Night

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh in Wednesday night's contest against the Baltimore Orioles. Bradley will move down in the lineup with Orioles left-hander Keegan Akin on the mound. Bradley has just two at-bats against lefties on the season but did homer in one of them. […]

Christian Walker Drives In Three In Loss Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in a 9-8 loss to the Giants on Tuesday. Walker has started to heat up at the plate recently, as he is now slashing .276/.300/.448 with one home run, five RBI and seven runs scored over his last […]