Brendan Rodgers Remains Out On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He was a late scratch from Monday's game due to an illness. It appears Rodgers still isn't feeling up to full speed, so the Rockies will give him another day off. In his absence, Harold Castro […]

Colt Keith Surging At Triple-A

Detroit Tigers minor league infielder Colt Keith is a fast-rising prospect who has turned heads throughout various levels of affiliated ball. Now knocking on the door of Major League Baseball, the 22-year-old continues to impress from the left side of the plate with a swing that is fast yet under control. As a result, he […]

Tommy Edman Taking A Day Off

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman is getting a day of rest on Tuesday against the visiting San Diego Padres. With Edman on the bench, Nolan Gorman will start at second base and bat third for the Cardinals against Padres right-hander Seth Lugo. Richie Palacios will play center field and bat leadoff. The switch-hitting Edman […]

Bryson Stott Resting Against Left-Hander

Philadelphia Phillies middle infielder Bryson Stott is taking the day off on Tuesday with the team facing Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson. With Stott sitting out, Rodolfo Castro will get the nod at the keystone and will hit seventh against Anderson. Stott has actually been strong against lefties in 2023, hitting .302 (38-for-126) against […]

No Timeline For Matt McLain's Return

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right-oblique strain, and the Reds don't have a timeline for his return. McLain underwent an MRI exam, and the Reds are still determining whether it's a Grade 1 of 2 strain. The Reds are hoping it's on the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/29/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

Jose Altuve Hits For The Cycle

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit for the cycle in Monday's 13-5 blowout win over the Boston Red Sox. Altuve finished his night 4-for-6 with four RBI, six runs scored and a strikeout in the impressive offensive showing to raise his season average to .322 with a .944 OPS. Injuries have mainly been the […]

Brendan Rodgers Scratched With Illness

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (illness) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to illness. Harold Castro will take over at the keystone and will bat seventh in the lineup against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Hunter Goodman is playing first base and batting in the six-hole for the Rockies. […]

Matt McLain Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds middle infielder Matt McLain has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild has been activated from the seven-day concussion IL in a corresponding move. It's been a big season for the 24-year-old rookie who is hitting .290 with 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, […]

Ozzie Albies Returns From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Albies should be back in Monday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, but fantasy managers will want to check back later for confirmation. The 26-year-old […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire Rankings: Yennier Cano, Seiya Suzuki, Jordan Wicks, Masyn Winn, Cole Ragans, Jose Siri, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 23 -- August 28 through September 3. The calendar will be turning the page to September in a few days, and expect more big league promotions as MLB teams increase their roster size to 40. With that being said, let's […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23

Welcome to Week 23 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 28 - September 3, 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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 23

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 23. 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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 23

We are coming up on Week 23 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/28/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 23

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 23 -- Monday, August 28 through Sunday, September 3. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be […]

Mookie Betts Blasts 35th Home Run In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 7-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Betts stayed hot in this one, slugging his 35th long ball of the year in top of the sixth inning. He took Chris Murphy deep with […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/27/23

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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23

This week, we'll flip our calendars to September and begin the sprint toward the finish line of the marathon that is the MLB's regular season. By now, you should know if your team has a realistic shot at a championship be it via the playoffs, or figuring out where to score points to finish as […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 11-game matinee mix on DraftKings and […]

Nico Hoerner Gets Rest Day

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is out of Saturday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry as this appears to be a routine rest day for Hoerner. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI through the first two games of this series. Nick Madrigal will cover second base […]

Jake Cronenworth Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This news comes after Cronenworth was hit by a pitch during Friday's game. The left-handed slugger suffered a right wrist fracture during that incident. The Padres haven't given a timetable for his return, but this could be the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/26/23

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Shane Bieber, Kenley Jansen, more

August is coming to a close. The summer is winding down. So too are our fantasy baseball leagues. All the hard work we put in from earlier this year until now is hopefully paying dividends. But an injury here or there down the stretch could ruin what we have built until now. Patience for players […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the MLB action takes place tonight with eight games in prime time. I'll be a good little degenerate and throw my MLB lineups in, but today is my Opening Day. The last great college football season starts today. However, this MLB slate won't be overshadowed. It's only eight games, but it's loaded! Now […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/23): MLB DFS Lineups

The splits finally make some sort of sense on a Saturday. Just like Thursday, I am here all day long with your MLB DFS needs. I've even got college football covered if you want some of that this evening. This is the time of the year when sports really get fun! We will concentrate on […]

Jake Cronenworth Leaves After Hit By Pitch

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) left Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the ninth inning after he was hit by a pitch in his right wrist area. He was replaced by Jose Azocar, who entered as a pinch-runner. Before leaving early, Cronenworth had gone 1-for-3 in the eventual […]

Ozzie Albies Unlikely To Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is in San Francisco with the team and is progressing, but manager Brian Snitker said Albies returning this weekend against the Giants is unlikely to happen. The 26-year-old was eligible to return from the injured list on Friday after being sidelined with a left-hamstring strain, but the Braves […]