Jonathan India Plates Two Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Royals. The 26-year-old is quietly putting together a solid fantasy season, slashing .277/.360/.422 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. The Reds have played surprisingly well this season, boosting […]

Bryson Stott Getting A Breather Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is getting the night off Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Tommy Henry. While Stott has been seeing heavy playing time at the keystone this season, the timing of his absence is interesting as he has collected five hits -- including a double and a triple -- with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a regular old Monday and a relatively small main slate (7 games) that starts at 7:10.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Welcome to Week 12 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 being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

Whit Merrifield Steals Another Base Against Twins

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a strikeout in Sunday's 7-6 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins. The stolen base was Merrifield's 17th of the season, and he's now batting a strong .300 (65-for-217) with 13 doubles, two home runs, 25 RBI and 29 runs scored in […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 12

We’re coming up on Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. 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 pitchers, […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 12

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 12 - Monday, June 12 through Sunday, June 18. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be considered as waiver wire streamers […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Vinnie Pasquantino, Eloy Jimenez, Charlie Blackmon, Yordan Alvarez

It's a new week. Hopefully, everyone made it through the weekend unscathed in terms of injuries. But for those not as fortunate, hopefully things will turn around soon. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Vinnie Pasquantino, Eloy Jimenez, Charlie Blackmon, Yordan Alvarez, and more. These are some of the latest fantasy baseball injury updates […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of June means we've got about 65 games behind us and under 100 to go. You need to be upfront regarding your fantasy baseball team's needs because the runway for takeoff only gets shorter as the calendar turns. We're about to comb […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Welcome to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 11, looking at IL players as of June 9th. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes C.J. Cron, Alex Wood, Lars Nootbar, Jose Quintana and Brandon Lowe. In case you're not yet familiar, this list is […]

Ha-Seong Kim Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. This is just a day off for the 27-year-old, who has notched five stolen bases over the last 15 contests. He's slashing .242/.339/.374 with five home runs, 20 RBI, and 11 stolen bases across 190 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/11/23

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 Reports for Hitters - Updates On Cedric Mullins, Aaron Judge, Jake Fraley, Jorge Polanco

As the lengthy MLB season enters mid-June, fantasy managers continue to find themselves without some of their top performers. However, it's not always bad news as some players are nearly ready to return, which is undoubtedly positive for those looking to stay near the top of the standings. Let's take a look at injured hitters, […]

Luis Garcia (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: What more does Luis Garcia need to do for some respect in fantasy? Perhaps play for a team better than the Nationals? Alas, Garcia is in Washington, and if no one else is paying attention, there's a buying opportunity on the 23-year-old second […]

Miguel Vargas (1B/2B, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy baseball managers love to chase the next big thing while easily giving up on the previous big thing. Case in point, Miguel Vargas was all the rage during the draft season but is now available in over 60% of fantasy leagues. The […]

Orlando Arcia (2B/SS/OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It feels like Orlando Arcia has been around forever, mostly because he broke in as a 21-year-old in 2016. For most of his major league career, he's been an afterthought in fantasy. Not this season; Arcia is finally getting everyday at-bats in an […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Howdy folks, welcome to another week of middle infield waiver wire options. We're roughly one-third of the way through the fantasy baseball season and by now it should be apparent where your weaknesses are; if it's 2B or SS, you've come to the right place. Along those same lines, we also have a good sample […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so 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 10-game matinee mix on […]

Elite Hitter Splits for Fantasy Baseball Streaming - Platoon Batters to Target

Never has the platoon been more popular than it is in the 2023 season. Sure-fire everyday players are becoming an endangered species as clubs continually attempt to exploit any given matchup at any given time. Advanced analytics certainly plays its part, however, you don't have to dig too deep to find certain players that feast […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, Jo Adell, Josh Jung, Spencer Steer and more

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 […]

Marcus Semien Collects Two More Hits On Saturday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a strikeout in an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The Rangers were all over rookie starting pitcher Taj Bradley in this one, chasing him after 3 2/3 innings and five runs (four earned). Semien reached twice with a […]

Andres Gimenez Absent On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is absent from Saturday's starting lineup versus the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for the slumping infielder. Gimenez is slashing .241/.304/.352 with three home runs and 17 RBI across 59 games this season. Tyler Freeman will cover second base and bat seventh versus right-hander […]

Edouard Julien Back In The Big Leagues

The Minnesota Twins recalled infield prospect Edouard Julien from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday after placing second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Julien, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is starting at second base and hitting leadoff on Saturday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trevor Richards. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting […]

Jorge Polanco Lands On Injured List Again

The Minnesota Twins placed second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left-hamstring strain. Polanco tweaked his hamstring on Thursday and will head back to the injured list after recently returning from it for the same injury. It's a disappointing development for the 29-year-old middle infielder, but fantasy managers […]

Nolan Gorman Not Starting Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. Gorman will take a seat after going 1-for-4 with his 15th homer of the year and three strikeouts in Friday's 7-4 victory over Cincinnati. The 23-year-old strikes out at a high rate, although he's lowered it from […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/10/23

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/10/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, everyone! After a jam-packed Friday evening, we have another big slate to cover on Saturday. This article contains our MLB DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, and FanDuel, on June 10th, 2023, and will focus on the main slates locking at 4:10 PM ET. The lineup picks will range from some elite, high-priced players […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton, Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso, Julio Urias and more....

As we wind down graduation season for all of those in school, parents and students alike look ahead as they try to figure out what lies ahead for them. The same goes for teams in Major League Baseball. A lot of what will happen at the trade deadline and beyond hinges on how and when […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Luke Raley, Keibert Ruiz, and More

I'm a day late on the breakout hitters as I've been traveling a bit, but I'm here to bring you a few more names popping out in the data! If you're new here, every week I give 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of these names will be […]