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 […]

Nico Hoerner Collects Three Hits In Cubs Victory

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner went 3-for-4 Saturday with a base on balls and three runs scored in an 8-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. However, Hoerner was struggling, slashing 176/.256/.257 throughout July. He's stolen 22 bases out of 25 attempts in 90 games played this season. This is a considerable improvement compared […]

Luiz Arraez Doubles And Triples In Loss

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, one RBI, and one run scored in a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Arraez did all he could to stop the bleeding and end Miami's losing streak, but it wasn't enough. He knocked a ground-rule double for his first […]

Luis Guillorme Placed On Injured List

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (calf, ankle) has been placed on the injured list following an injury he suffered during Saturday's game. The 28-year-old appeared to hurt his calf or ankle while trying to field a grounder that hit off his body. The Mets haven't officially announced who they will recall in a corresponding […]

Whit Merrifield Not In The Lineup Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Cavan Biggio is getting the start at second base and Kevin Kiermaier is manning center field against Logan Gilbert and the M's in this one. Merrifield will likely come in as a pinch-hitter at some point […]

Geraldo Perdomo Taking A Seat On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Left-hander Brandon Williamson is getting the start for the Reds so the switch-hitting Perdomo will start this contest on the bench, as has been the case for most of the season whenever the D-Backs face a southpaw. The […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/22/23

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 […]

Taylor Walls Lands On The Injured List With Oblique Strain

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, retroactive to July 21. It's unclear how the 27-year-old suffered the injury but he'll be out for some time while dealing with an oblique strain, which is always a tricky injury. Walls is slashing .211/.315/.360 […]

Ketel Marte Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Reds

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte did everything he could on Friday, but it still wasn't enough in a 9-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Marte was seeing the ball well and went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. With the effort, he set a career-high […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Cedric Mullins, Jarred Kelenic, Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge and more

The good news regarding players coming back after the All Star break already seems like a long time ago, as many new players have hit the IL. The extent of their injuries range from a possible short stint on the IL to being out until mid September. At this point in the season, when you […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Sean Murphy, Edouard Julien, Will Brennan

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 17. 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 […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Edouard Julien, Sandy Alcantara, Andrew Painter, 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 […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 17, looking at IL players as of July 21. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Trevor Story, Ryan Helsley, Brandon Drury, Hyun Jin Ryu, and Brendan Rodgers. In case you're not yet familiar, this […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Druw Jones, Brooks Lee, Dylan Lesko, Owen Murphy, more

Major League Baseball has now passed the midseason point, and multiple prospect promotions have occurred over the last week. This will be something to watch over the next couple of weeks before the trade deadline, as teams attempt to showcase potential "trade bait" players. The biggest baseball even that affected the minor leagues recently was […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I'm back with another Saturday main slate DFS breakdown. Friday's main slate was jam-packed, and Saturday should be exciting too. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the seven-game main slate on Saturday, July 22, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. The lineup […]

Justin Turner Shifts To Second Base

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner normally serves as the designated hitter, but will actually get to play the field on Friday. The 38-year-old will cover second base for the seventh time this season. He's also started at third base seven starts this season, but usually serves as the DH. The fact he's moving around […]

Brendan Donovan Out Of Friday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. The left-handed-hitting Donovan is once again on a no-throw program for several weeks due to an arm injury, but it won't keep him from hitting in a designated-hitter role. Jose […]

Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar Out Against Lefty

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman and outfielder Lars Nootbaar are both out of Friday's lineup against left-hander Justin Steele and the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Jose Fermin will get the start at second base and bat in the nine-hole, while Andrew Knizner gets the start behind the plate and bats eighth. Willson Contreras will serve […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers! I'm back with another Friday main slate DFS breakdown. We're almost getting to the end of July as this summer flies by. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the 11-game main slate on Friday, July 21, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. Rain […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/21/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Friday, so the main slate is fairly large but a tad smaller than usual. It's an 11-game slate on both sites that locks at 7:05. Let's get it, fam.   Starting Pitchers Each day […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Starling Marte, Jose Altuve, Jarred Kelenic, more

Heading into the weekend, there is no shortage of key MLB position players dealing with injuries. That said, fantasy baseball lineup decisions will be affected, and managers need to be ready to pivot. Let's take a look at injured hitters Yordan Alvarez, Starling Marte, Jose Altuve, Jarred Kelenic, and more. This is our weekly edition […]

Brandon Crawford Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

Mauricio Dubon Struggling Out Of Leadoff Spot

Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon went 1-for-4 with a run scored on Thursday and was again hitting leadoff for the Astros. Dubon has been hitting first consistently since Jose Altuve went on the IL, and is likely to continue doing so until Altuve returns. Although the lineup context is nice, Dubon hasn't done much […]

2024 FYPD Targets for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Top Prospects Include Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford, more

With the Major League Baseball draft now complete, many dynasty leagues are focusing on their First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD). While most leagues will not draft until the offseason, some are drafting now, and it's good to begin looking ahead. While not a ranking piece, this article should give a good idea of the players that […]