CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There hasn't been a lot to smile about with the Nationals this season, but those not paying attention to Washington baseball are missing out on CJ Abrams, who has been on a heater over the last couple of weeks. Since the calendar […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/16/23): 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Wow, does it feel good to have baseball back in our lives. As fun as the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby can be, that week really brings fantasy baseball to a grinding halt. It's four days of opening fantasy apps, seeing "no game" next to all the players, then closing the app in disappointment. […]

Edouard Julien Out Again Saturday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against righty Austin Pruitt and the Oakland Athletics. The rookie has enjoyed his time in the big leagues this year, slashing .270/.355/.515 with seven home runs across 44 games, but won't start for the second straight day. Instead, the club […]

Casey Schmitt Absent From Saturday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against Johan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie burst onto the scene earlier this season with a hot first month to his career but has cooled down drastically and is slashing just .228/.267/.327 with two homers and a pair of […]

Brendan Donovan Plays Catch On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) played catch with a trainer on Saturday to test his bum throwing arm. Donovan has had trouble throwing the ball for weeks and how he feels after Saturday's session will determine the next steps in his recovery. He has been able to serve as the team's designated hitter […]

Andres Gimenez Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Texas Rangers. This looks to just be a day off for the 24-year-old. Tyler Freeman is starting at second base and batting sixth against Rangers starter Andrew Heaney in his place. It was a very slow start for Gimenez […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/15/23

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 […]

Adam Frazier Homers Twice Friday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Adam Frazier turned in a big game in a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Frazier went 3-for-4 with two homers, two runs, and four RBI in the win. The 31-year-old infielder hit a solo shot in the fourth inning and followed that up with a two-run shot in […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Luis Robert, Drew Rasmussen, Daniel Hudson, Yordan Alvarez and more...

The second half of the baseball season has started and this is the article I look forward to writing the most. A lot of injured players will return to their respective teams after this week off. And if injured pitchers are not activated right away, they may be over the course of the next week. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 7/15/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the MLB action is in prime time this Saturday. It has been a while since that happened. We only have four games for the early slate and one of them has a serious rain threat. That said, we still have some good pitching on here. I won't complain! This article contains my picks […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Candidates To Target - Who Can Benefit From a Change of Scenery

Can you believe it, RotoBallers? We're almost past the All-Star break! I hope you all enjoyed a very entertaining game and are getting geared up for the second half of the season and the trade deadline. As the deadline approaches, it's natural to consider which players may benefit from a change of scenery. There are […]

Tommy Edman Receives Injection In Wrist

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) received an injection in his right wrist over the All-Star break this week and is still several days away from being able to swing a bat. It ensures that his injured-list stay won't be at minimum length. Edman has been on the shelf since July 6, and it […]

Justin Turner Starting At Second Base

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner is getting the starting nod at second base on Friday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks to kick off the second half of the season. He's hitting third in the batting order. Turner will make his first start at the keystone since 2015 as the Red Sox […]

Rays-Royals Game Postponed Friday

The Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals will have to wait an extra day to get the second half of their seasons started, as their game on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Rays, and he was going to be opposed […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/14/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! The All-Star break is over and 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 for today's main slate! Today's main slate features […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/14/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 14-game main slate on both sites tonight that kicks off at 7:05 PM EST. Let's get it!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, […]

When Will Trevor Story Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Boston Red Sox star Trevor Story has yet to play this season. The second baseman underwent internal brace surgery this past offseason and is very close to returning to action. The initial concern following the surgery was that Story would miss the entire season due to the injury, but that is no longer the case. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Aaron Judge, Tommy Pham

The MLB season is set to continue on Friday, and we have a handful of new injury headlines to monitor. This Friday's list is short after a lengthy Wednesday list of updates, but there's plenty of star power featured here. Let's take a look at injured hitters Yordan Alvarez, Aaron Judge, and Tommy Pham. This […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Using wOBA + xwOBA to Predict Second-Half Regression

It's time for the official second half of the 2023 Major League Baseball regular season as the fun is just beginning! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. As we inch toward important dates on […]

When Will Jose Altuve Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Earlier in July, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list. Altuve injured his left oblique during batting practice and missed two straight games before getting placed on the IL. The 33-year-old star has played only 32 games this season, as he missed the start of the season due to […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Matt McLain, Alek Manoah, Jarren Duran, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The first half of the 2023 season is officially in the books. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of July 13, 2023. These rankings are being released in July and are […]

Tigers Release Jonathan Schoop

The Detroit Tigers released veteran infielder Jonathan Schoop on Wednesday. Schoop cleared waivers after the team designated him for assignment last Friday, and now he'll hit the open market. The 31-year-old just didn't have any success with the bat in the first half of the 2023 season with Detroit, slashing .213/.278/.272 with no home runs, […]

Cleveland Guardians Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Are Guardians Hitters Due for a Big Second Half?

It's safe to say that the Cleveland Guardians offense was not touted as one of the highest-scoring groups in the league heading into the 2023 fantasy baseball season. But with superstar Jose Ramirez leading the way, and high-upside contributors like Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan, Josh Bell, Josh Naylor, and Amed Rosario I don't think anyone […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jordan Lawlar, Jackson Merrill, Tink Hence, Noelvi Marte, and more

The National League shut out the American League in the 2023 Futures Game with a 5-0 victory on Saturday. With many concerned about the pitching in the game, Futures Game arms limited the game to a total of five runs, 11 hits, and struck out 22 combined. This week will be our second week of […]

Phillies Place Josh Harrison On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder Josh Harrison (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 9) on Wednesday with a right-wrist contusion. A corresponding roster move will be made prior to Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres to fill Harrison's spot on the 26-man active roster. The 36-year-old veteran infielder was scratched […]

A's Planning To Promote Zack Gelof To Big Leagues On Friday

The Oakland Athletics are adding No. 3 prospect Zack Gelof to their 40-man roster and are planning to call him up in time for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins to kick off the start of the second half of the season, according to a source. With Gelof being promoted, the A's are also […]

Players Association Pushing For Extended Pitch Clock In Playoffs

The Major League Baseball Players Association wants the league to soften the pitch-timer rule as the 2023 season approaches the playoffs, but commissioner Rob Manfred is leaning toward keeping the current timer in place. "I don't think there are too many folks that want to have a new rule affect a game in a pennant […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Luis Robert Jr., Yordan Alvarez, Xander Bogaerts, Jose Altuve, Tommy Pham

The fantasy baseball season has come to a pause as the MLB All-Star break wraps up, but there are still plenty of injury headlines to keep up with. The break from action could allow several players to return from injury and become factors in fantasy lineups. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Luis […]

Aaron Schunk Set To Record Career Numbers

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Aaron Schunk will look to put up career numbers in his first season for Triple-A Albuquerque. At age 25, Schunk made some adjustments towards the end of 2022 in Double-A and that has carried over to a strong season at the plate for Albuquerque. On the season, Schunk has hit .320 […]