Jose Altuve Scratched With Injury Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (undisclosed) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The Astros are saying that "a medical update will be available on him later today." It appears that Altuve may have injured himself during batting practice before Tuesday's contest, and he went into the clubhouse with bench […]

Nick Madrigal Goes On Injured List, Patrick Wisdom Activated

The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Nick Madrigal (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right-hamstring strain and activated infielder Patrick Wisdom (wrist) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Cubs also optioned pitcher Hayden Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa selected the contract of pitcher Daniel Palencia and moved reliever Brad […]

Brandon Lowe Activated And Starting Against Phillies

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, and he's starting at second base and batting sixth in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Lowe initially at the plate after he missed the past […]

Michael Massey Returns From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals activated second baseman Michael Massey (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled right-hander Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Omaha. In corresponding moves, the team optioned left-hander Austin Cox and infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor to Omaha. Massey returned to the starting lineup immediately on Tuesday, as he started at second […]

Should I Stash Dominic Canzone In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Dominic Canzone is one of this season's biggest prospect risers. He came into the 2023 season as a relative unknown, ranking lower in Arizona's prospect hierarchy. But he has blossomed into one of the best hitters in the minors, slashing .339/.420/.625 with 16 home runs, 59 runs, 68 RBI, and two stolen […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/4/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/4/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Today's article covers the 8-game "Early slate" on DraftKings. Those same eight games are chopped up into slates on FanDuel (they never make it easy) so if you are building lineups for those games, all […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 7/4/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the action on our Independence Day here in the States is during the day, but we still have five cities giving us some fireworks involving a wooden bat and a rawhide ball. This article contains my picks for the five-game late slate on July 4, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks […]

Thairo Estrada Lands On Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a fractured left hand. Estrada was hit on the hand by a pitch on Sunday. The Giants have yet to provide a timetable for Estrada's return, but he is likely to miss at least a few weeks of […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

We’re coming up on Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. The heat gets turned up a bit in July, but you can't let the heat melt your brain. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start […]

Nick Madrigal Removed Early On Monday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Madrigal suffered a hamstring injury when he collided into the wall in foul territory. He exited the game with what the team is calling right hamstring tightness. The assumption is that Madrigal will undergo further testing to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a weird bunch of games here on Monday, but our focus here will be on the six-game main slate for FD and DK that locks at 7:05. Only weather to watch tonight is in […]

Brian Anderson On Paternity List, Brewers Sign Jahmai Jones

The Milwaukee Brewers placed infielder Brian Anderson on the paternity list on Monday and signed free-agent utility man Jahmai Jones to an undisclosed deal in a corresponding move and added him to the 26-man roster. Anderson will be away from the team for three days at the most. With the 30-year-old away, Andruw Monasterio is […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome to Week 15 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 3 - July 9, 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 […]

Brandon Drury Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion, retroactive to June 30. Drury missed the last two contests while dealing with the shoulder issue so the team placed him on the IL and recalled infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Salt Lake in a […]

Brendan Donovan Back In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old missed Saturday's doubleheader while dealing with right arm soreness. He's had trouble throwing the ball so he's slotted in as the DH and leading off on Sunday against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means we can truly start calling this the second half of the fantasy baseball season. Does that encourage or frighten you? Maybe a little of both? Don't ease up now and start the back nine strong with some waiver […]

Brice Turang (2B/SS, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The 2018 first-round pick disappointed many with his performance this season, slashing an abysmal .205/.254/.307 with a 27.1% strikeout rate in his first 57 games. The Brewers demoted the rookie on June 6, and he responded with a .926 OPS in 15 games […]

Top Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 14, looking at IL players as of June 29. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Riley Greene, Alex Cobb, Brandon Lowe, and Patrick Wisdom. In case you're not yet familiar, this list is a weekly […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 15

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 15 - Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/2/23

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 […]

Jace Jung Hits Home Run No. 13

Texas Rangers second base prospect Jace Jung hit his 13th home run of the season for High-A West Michigan. He struggled for most of June, slashing .164/.287/.384 in 20 games since June 5. However, the 22-year-old is slashing a solid .245/.364/.453 with 13 home runs, 38 runs, 39 RBI, and two stolen bases in 65 […]

David Hamilton - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Add

David Hamilton was called up to the Red Sox on June 21 after spending the last two seasons speeding through the minor leagues, literally. In 2021, then a member of the Brewers organization, he stole 52 bases in 101 games across High-A and Double-A. Last year, the infielder stole 70 bases for the Double-A Portland […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome to July, and another week of middle infield waiver wire pickups! The flipping of the calendar means many things, from barbecues and fireworks to All-Star debates and trade talks. Here in our little world of fantasy baseball, it also means time is running out to get into playoff position or to make up points […]

Luis Garcia (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With each passing week, I get more perplexed at how Luis Garcia's roster rate remains so low. He's batting .280 on the season thanks to a 96th-percentile K-rate. He's got 36 runs, 37 RBI, five homers, and four steals, so he contributes […]

Jordan Westburg (SS, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the pantheon of top prospects, Jordan Westburg got lost in the shuffle. Perhaps it's because of the loaded Orioles farm system, which includes a higher-rated shortstop in Jackson Holliday. Whatever the reason Westburg was overlooked, he's in the Majors now and got […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a busy Sunday in the majors, but most of the action is early in the afternoon...but not too early. DraftKings and FanDuel don't like that. Both sites chopped off the Baltimore and Minnesota game that starts at high noon. Killjoys. However, FanDuel did include the Coors tilt on the main slate, so those […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Baltimore and Cincinnati Stealing the Show

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Corbin Carroll, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Clayton Kershaw, Hunter Greene, and more...

June is now in our rearview mirror. In comes July, and with it the Major League Baseball All-Star game. This is a significant point in the season. Teams will begin to decide if they are in it to win it or not. But it is also a time when teams could start to try to […]

Brendan Rodgers Takes Part In Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) took part in batting practice Saturday. In spring training, he had surgery to fix the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. The 26-year-old began some baseball activities in mid-June and is on target to return from the injured list in August. He slashed .266/.325/.408 with 13 home runs, 63 […]

Brendan Donovan Sitting Out On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is sitting out for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Donovan is dealing with an arm issue and was scratched from Friday's game before it was ultimately rained out. The 26-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his right arm so it's unclear if […]