Luis Arraez Leaves Early With Stomach Cramp

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (stomach) left Monday night's 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins early due to a stomach cramp, according to the team. Before departing, Arraez went 1-for-2 at the plate before being replaced at the keystone by Jon Berti. Losing Major League Baseball's leading hitter for any stretch of time would […]

Ozzie Albies Unlikely To Need Rehab Games Before Activation

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is not expected to need to go on a rehab assignment, according to manager Brian Snitker. Albies tweaked his hamstring on August 13 and landed on the injured list but has made a fast recovery and could be ready to rejoin Atlanta's lineup on Friday when he's first […]

Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira Promoted By Yankees

The New York Yankees recalled a pair of prospects on Monday as infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Everson Pereira will join the club for Tuesday's series opener versus the Baltimore Orioles. Peraza, 23, has appeared in 19 games with the Yankees this season, hitting .173 with four stolen bases and a .520 OPS across 64 […]

Thairo Estrada Expects To Be Available Monday

Scans came back clean on San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (forearm) after he was hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Estrada said he's going to go through treatment during pre-game and expects to be available off the bench on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old should be back in […]

Nicky Lopez Takes A Seat Against Mets

Atlanta Braves infielder Nicky Lopez will take a seat on the bench for the first game of a series against the New York Mets on Monday with a left-hander on the mound. Vaughn Grissom will get the start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Lopez […]

Nationals Sign Davey Martinez To Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals signed manager Davey Martinez to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Monday, and they are close to signing general manager Mike Rizzo to a new deal as well, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Martinez, 58, will also receive a club option for a third year. The 62-year-old Rizzo is expected […]

Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/21/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Eight 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 […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings: Masyn Winn, Zack Gelof, Noelvi Marte, Kerry Carpenter, Javier Assad, Nolan Schanuel

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. With just over a month left in the regular season, it's time for fantasy managers to focus on the waiver wire and pick up key players to help secure a championship. We are […]

Thairo Estrada To Undergo Further Testing

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) is set to undergo further testing after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Gabe Kapler mentioned that Estrada was feeling sore after Sunday's game, so the team will play it safe and have him undergo X-rays. It sounds like the Giants […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

Welcome to Week 22 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 21 - August 27, 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 22

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 22 -- Monday, August 21 through Sunday, August 27. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 22

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 22. 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/23

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 22

As the marathon known as baseball season hits the three-quarter mark, so too does fantasy baseball season; time to prepare for the home stretch. We can smell the finish line in roto leagues and the playoffs are right around the corner in leagues utilizing that method to crown a champion. Buckle up. Whatever format you […]

Nick Mariano'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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 22

We are coming up on Week 22 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/23): 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! With most West Coast games washed away, today's main slate features an […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/19/23

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: Ozzie Albies, Jose Abreu, Carlos Rodon, Joe Ryan, more

This is the time of year when some fantasy team owners could become lazy. Fantasy football season is just beginning and your baseball fantasy team may be out of it. Maybe you do not want to deal with your team in the middle of the pack anymore. This may then be the time to be […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We had yet another massive main slate on Friday. Saturday's slate is smaller but no less exciting. Let's get to the picks! Now that is out of the way, let's turn the focus to the evening. This article contains my picks for the main slate on Saturday, August 19, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, […]

Joey Loperfido Promoted To Triple-A Sugar Land

Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido has continued to hit his way up the minor league ladder in 2023. Loperfido started the campaign in High-A and now finds himself on Houston's doorstep with a recent promotion to Triple-A. While the Duke product isn't a household name on most prospect lists, he has slashed .291/.386/.538 with 20 home […]

Nico Hoerner Has Three-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner collected three singles in the loss to the Kansas City Royals Friday. Hoerner was 3-for-4 with a strikeout. He also walked and drove in a run. Hoerner has been great as an option at second base and should also have shortstop eligibility. Though he doesn't have great power, he's […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Ryan Mountcastle, Spencer Torkelson, Michael Massey, James McCann

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 22. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-4 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/18/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/18/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 13-games on a Friday night and we have you covered. It's an awesome slate for pitching so we will need to dig to find some value with bats, but it's usually there, don't worry!   […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a light Thursday to begin with, then it's chopped aside from that. The two early games are fairly boring for DFS purposes, but I know you'll still play just like I will. The early is fairly simple. Stack Boston and Seattle, run Kirby and Sale. You can get creative and try to run […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Matt Olson, Ha-Seong Kim, Omar Narvaez

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 21. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Willson Contreras, Bo Bichette, Justin Turner, Mike Trout, Lars Nootbaar, more

With weekend baseball set to begin, several key fantasy hitters are dealing with injuries. It's almost crunch time for fantasy managers looking to contend for a championship, so staying in tune with the top injury headlines is paramount. Let's take a look at injured hitters Willson Contreras, Bo Bichette, Justin Turner, Mike Trout, Lars Nootbaar, […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Tommy Edman In Leadoff Spot Against Mets

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (calf) is playing center field and batting leadoff on Thursday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander Jose Quintana. Edman is back in action after being taken out of Wednesday's game early against the Oakland Athletics due to a right-calf contusion from when he fouled a ball off […]