Jonathan Schoop Not Starting Game 1 On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Chris Flexen. Schoop has logged 501 plate appearances for Detroit so far this season, batting .203 with a .240 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a career-high five stolen […]

Gleyber Torres Out In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Torres was feeling under the weather on Monday and was scratched from the lineup, but perhaps he'll return to action for Game 2. Consider him day-to-day to close out the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/4/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a tricky Tuesday slate. We have tons of games on the board, but a lot of questions about pitch counts and lineup to parse through as the playoffs quickly approach. We will do our […]

Chris Taylor's Postseason Status Uncertain

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) is dealing with a really stiff neck, and there's a decent chance he won't play in the final three regular season games against the Colorado Rockies this week, according to skipper Dave Roberts. Taylor can still see live pitching in simulated games, but his status for the postseason […]

Tony La Russa Stepping Down Due To Health Concerns

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced on Monday that he'll be stepping down as the skipper because of health concerns that kept him away from the team for the final five weeks of the season. He will turn 78 on Tuesday and hasn't managed since Aug. 30 after doctors told him he needed […]

Luis Arraez Still Out Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. It will be Arraez's second straight game starting on the bench due to a hamstring injury, but hopefully he'll be able to return on Tuesday to close out the final two games of the regular […]

Mets-Nationals Game Postponed Monday

The game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Right-hander Carlos Carrasco was scheduled to take the mound for the Mets on Monday, while right-hander Cory Abbott was going to get the start […]

Rays Recall Vidal Brujan On Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan on Monday. Brujan is batting .165 with a .234 on-base percentage in 154 plate appearances for the Rays this season, collecting a pair of home runs and five stolen bases. Able to play second base, third base, shortstop, and all three outfield positions, the 24-year-old […]

Ozzie Albies Trying To Return For Postseason

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (pinkie) took ground balls with a smaller cast on Sept. 30 that allowed him more mobility and the chance to get back on the field and stay in shape with the hopes of making a return during the postseason. Albies fractured is right pinkie finger sliding into second base […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's the final Monday of the 2022 regular season, and it's hard to believe another DFS campaign is drawing to a close. With 11 of the 12 playoff spots locked up, DFS managers will want to check out lineups closer to lock time. Even pitchers will be susceptible to an early yank […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/2/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/2/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's MLB slates are split up as is the norm for late-season baseball. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September and October, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you dare […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/1/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/1/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Josh Rojas Swipes His 21st Bag Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, and an RBI in Friday's 10-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The speedster also stole a base, his 21st of the season, which is tied for 14th in all of baseball. Rojas is hitting .264 on the season but has just eight […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 26

Welcome to Week 26 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 and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's MLB slates are split up as is the norm for late-season baseball. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September and October, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you dare […]

Ketel Marte Placed On Injured List Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, with the team recalling Buddy Kennedy to take his place on the roster. The team did not provide a reason as to the nature of Marte's injury, but his 2022 campaign is now over. Marte finishes the year hitting .240 with […]

Game 2 Of Phillies-Nationals Doubleheader Postponed Friday

The second game of Friday's doubleheader between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up Saturday as the second game of a split doubleheader and will start at 7:05 ET. Scheduled starting pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Tommy Romero will likely slide back and start one […]

DJ LeMahieu Starting At Third Base Friday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday and is starting at third base and hitting fifth against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Jordan Lyles. It's a bit of a surprise that the 34-year-old is back in the lineup right away, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him […]

Marcus Semien Hits Two Homers Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Thursday's game featured an offensive explosion from both teams, and Semien was right in the thick of it. The 32-year-old power-hitting second baseman is now hitting .255/.311/.444 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/30/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/30/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Last day of September, and the last Friday of regular season baseball we have. It's been a long grind, but let's finish it out strong!   Top Hitters for 9/30/22 Aaron Judge ($6,500) vs. Jordan […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/30/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB regular season is winding down but there are still a few wild card spots up for grabs with the Brewers and Phillies battling it out for the last spot remaining in the NL. We have a slate with a ton of aces on the mound tonight, and it will likely be the last […]

Avisail Garcia, Joey Wendle Back From IL, Garrett Cooper To IL

The Miami Marlins activated outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring), infielder Joey Wendle (hamstring) and pitcher Tommy Nance (groin) from the injured list on Thursday. The Marlins also placed infielder/outfielder Garrett Cooper (pinkie) on the 10-day injured list with a pinkie fracture and Steven Okert (triceps) on the 15-day injured list with left triceps tightness. Jesus Sanchez […]

Brendan Rodgers Activated, Connor Joe Goes On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies activated second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) from the injured list on Thursday and placed outfielder Connor Joe (ribs) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rodgers went on the IL a week ago and will be back for the final handful of games in the 2022 regular season. It remains […]

Willi Castro Done For The Season

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (hamstring) is done for the rest of the season due to a left hamstring injury. Zack Short, Daz Cameron, Josh Lester, Brendon Davis and Luis Garcia are the on-roster candidates to replace Castro for the conclusion of the 2022 regular season. Castro was forced to leave Thursday's game early against […]

Nationals-Phillies To Play Doubleheader On Friday

The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies will begin their weekend series with a doubleheader on Friday with the remnants of Hurricane Ian forecasted to bring inclement weather to the region over the weekend. The game between these two teams scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Friday. Right-hander Erick Fedde is scheduled to start the […]

Trevor Story Not Expected To Return This Year

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel, illness) is now sick and is very unlikely to return again this season. Time is running out for Story to return to the Red Sox's lineup, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to contribute within the next week. If it's indeed the case, the 29-year-old slugger will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/29/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. After a bit of a bigger slate last week relative to the weeks before, we're back to a smaller slate this afternoon, with a four-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel.  We don't have any slate differences though, which is […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/29/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/29/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have two different four-game slates on the board today on a limited day of action overall. The first slate starts at 1:00 eastern and the night slate is the rare 9:40 start. I'll quickly […]