Thairo Estrada Begins Hitting Progression

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) began a hitting progression on Tuesday and also took groundballs. Meanwhile, outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Estrada is resuming baseball activities, but he's not expected to come off the injured list until sometime in early August. The 27-year-old will need […]

Daulton Varsho On The Pine Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho is starting Tuesday's game against left-hander Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a down year, slashing .215/.275/.358 with 12 bombs, 40 runs, and 34 RBI over 100 games, but he still has 12 steals under his belt. Santiago […]

Michael Busch - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Michael Busch, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: At this point, we're REALLY hoping that the Los Angeles Dodgers trade Michael Busch at the deadline. Even after they optioned Miguel Vargas to Triple-A, the Dodgers had the luxury of sliding uber-athlete Mookie Betts from right field to the keystone, keeping Busch in Triple-A. Meanwhile, Busch continues to rake in […]

Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that the team could get both outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) back from the injured list on Wednesday in the series finale against the Texas Rangers. The Astros will make a final decision on Wednesday morning. Either way, Alvarez's and Altuve's […]

Nolan Gorman Back In The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) is returning to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has missed each of the last two games due to back tightness. Luckily, it appears to be a minor issue and Gorman will return to the lineup now. He'll play second base and bat […]

Dodgers Acquiring Enrique Hernandez From Red Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Dodgers are sending Boston in return. Hernandez will return to the Dodgers after playing for the team from 2015-2020. He has spent the last two-plus seasons in Beantown, hitting .234/.308/.382 with 32 […]

Gleyber Torres To Return To Lineup

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder Gleyber Torres (hip) is healthy and will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Justin Verlander. Torres left the game on Sunday early against the Kansas City Royals with hip tightness, but he'll be back in action after […]

Ha-Seong Kim Goes Deep Twice In Losing Effort

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim was pretty much the team's offense in their 8-4 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Kim, batting from the leadoff spot, finished his night 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in the losing effort. He's now hitting .270 (86-for-318) […]

Tucupita Marcano Suffers Knee Injury Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano left Monday's 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres early after suffering a "ligamentous injury" in his right knee, according to Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette. He'll undergo further testing, and then there should be a better idea of the severity of the ailment. If Marcano does need time on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/25/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! There are a dozen games to pick from as we formulate our DFS lineups tonight. With the trade deadline approaching, staying glued to the team's lineup announcements is critical. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST as the Rockies face the Nationals in […]

Donovan Solano, Michael Taylor Resting Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Donovan Solano and outfielder Michael Taylor are both out of the starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Instead, Willi Castro will start at third base and bat sixth, while Trevor Larnach makes the start in right field and hits seventh against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Solano went hitless […]

Rougned Odor Released By Padres

The San Diego Padres officially released infielder Rougned Odor on Monday after designating him for assignment last week. Now on the free-agent market, Odor will be able to sign with any team after hitting just .210/.306/.370 with four home runs, 10 doubles, 18 RBI, two steals and 21 runs scored in 157 trips to the […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 24 - July 30, 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have eight games on Monday night, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got […]

Curtis Mead Bounces Back With A Hot July

Tampa Bay Rays' infield prospect Curtis Mead has been on fire since returning from a wrist injury that sidelined him for nearly two months. The 22-year-old is slashing .417/.478/.633 over 15 games for Triple-A Durham in July. He has also walked eight times with only four strikeouts. While Mead has only hit one home run since his […]

Reds Willing To Trade Jonathan India

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India could be on the trade block as the trade deadline quickly approaches. The 26-year-old appears to be the odd man out as the Reds continue to call up their young infield prospects. That being said, the Reds appear to be ready to move India in order to open up a […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 18. 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 18

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 18 - Monday, July 24 through Sunday, July 30. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Bryson Stott Steals Three Bases On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott had a big afternoon in an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings on Sunday. Stott went 0-for-1 with four walks, a run, and three stolen bases in the extra-innings win. The 25-year-old infielder is putting together a solid season for the Phillies, slashing .304/.348/.436 with nine […]

Jace Jung Extends On-Base Streak To 22 Games

Detroit Tigers prospect Jace Jung launched his 14th home run of the season on Sunday, extending his on-base streak to 22 games in the process. The 22-year-old is now slashing .254/.377/.465 through 81 games with High-A West Michigan. Jung is the second-ranked prospect in Detroit's farm system and the No. 58 prospect in baseball, per […]

Gleyber Torres Dealing With Hip Tightness

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) exited Sunday's game against the Royals after experiencing tightness in his hip. The 26-year-old had a solid showing before leaving, amassing two RBI and a homer in three at-bats. The Yankees are off on Monday, so it may be a little longer before […]

Gleyber Torres Exits Sunday's Game

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (undisclosed) exited Sunday's win over the Kansas City Royals. It's unknown why he was pulled from the game. However, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com speculated that he may have "bumped his head" while making a throw to first base in the third inning. The 26-year-old had a fantastic game […]

Nolan Gorman Dealing With Back Pain

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to back tightness. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters that Gorman's back pain could keep him out of the lineup for a few days but that he has "zero concern" that it's a long-term issue. St. […]

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

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 […]

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 baseball season's second half is off to the races! You're going to blink and suddenly there are only two months left. Then one, and then it's the final weeks. I implore you to create a "path to victory" plan. If you're in first […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

We’re coming up on Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline rumors might be fogging up your fantasy brain, but it's time to lock back in. 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, […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

They say baseball season is a marathon, but this season is flying by. We're rapidly approaching the trade deadline, which will surely shake things up amongst the buyers and sellers. These deals, of course, have a ripple effect in fantasy, as things like playing time, home ballpark, and lineup context all affect a player's fantasy […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/23): 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. The […]

Jordan Westburg (2B/3B/SS BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The start to Jordan Westburg's major league career hasn't been great, but it hasn't been flat-out terrible, either. The 24-year-old prospect has batted a respectable .262 and tallied six extra-base hits in the first 19 games of his rookie campaign with the first-place […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Alex Kirilloff, Edouard Julien, Bryce Elder, Tyler Wells, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, July 24 - July 30. This week's article will focus on Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Alex Kirilloff, Edouard Julien, Bryce Elder, Tyler Wells, Wilmer Flores, and Max Kepler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]