Max Muncy Isn't In Tuesday's Game 1 Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will be on the bench for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old is batting .202 with a .329 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 510 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will go […]

Mookie Betts Not Starting Game 1 On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Betts is hitting .273 with a .345 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 583 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will instead start Joey Gallo in right […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/20/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I have rarely seen slates with this much offensive upside. We're going to focus closely on that today, and probably make some incredibly risky plays at pitcher so we can get these huge bats on […]

Thairo Estrada Hits Go-Ahead Homer Monday

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Thairo Estrada had a big game at the plate in Monday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Rockies. Estrada went 3-for-6 with a single, a double, a go-ahead three-run home run in the 10th inning, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been a surprise fantasy contributor this season, slashing .266/.326/.416 with […]

Brendan Rodgers Slated For MRI Exam

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) will get an MRI exam on his left hamstring on Monday night and won't be in the starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Rodgers' injury doesn't feel as bad as the one he dealt with last year, but the Rockies don't know the extent of it yet. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/19/22 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 […]

Trevor Story Could Play Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) took a big step forward on Sunday by taking at-bats against right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) in a simulated game at Fenway Park. Story hasn't played since being removed from the game last Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles with a left heel injury. He could return for the […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Break out that abacus and calculate exactly what you need to win with just over two weeks to go! I want you to target categories and optimize your bench as you bolt past complacent teams on cruise control that have slid into football mode. […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 24

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/19/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I can't believe this is the third to last Monday of the MLB regular season. Of course, RotoBaller will continue its excellent coverage into the 2022 playoffs, but it's crazy how fast the season has flown by. Playoff spots will be clinched, divisions will be won, and lineups and starting rotations will […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

There are only two weeks left of fantasy baseball! It's going to be very sad when the season comes to an end, but the impending end of the season means that these are the most important, and therefore most fun weeks of the year – for those of you still competing, at least. I have […]

Brendan Rodgers Exits Early On Sunday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers has left Sunday's game early with a potential leg injury, according to beat writer Patrick Saunders. Rodgers went 0-for-1 with an RBI groundout before leaving the contest. Elehuris Montero is covering third base and Ryan McMahon has shifted over to second to cover for Rodgers. The team should provide […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/18/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/18/22 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 […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

It's Week 24 of the fantasy baseball season and, at this point, all head-to-head leagues are into the playoffs. Heck, some leagues are wrapping up their championships this week as the last couple of weeks could see MLB teams sitting star players in advance of the postseason. Those in roto leagues, we're down to the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a big Sunday main slate today with 11 of the 15 games happening early. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Played Through Torn Meniscus

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr. (knee, back) underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus Friday. He had been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a stress fracture in his back. The 24-year-old also played through a torn meniscus and underwent surgery on Friday. He is expected to be ready by […]

Ozzie Albies Fractures Right Pinky Finger

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a fractured right pinky finger. He initially injured his finger sliding into second base. The 25-year-old was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. With three weeks left in the season, Albies will most likely be out for the […]

Trevor Story Will Miss Fourth Straight Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old infielder is going to miss his fourth straight game due to a left heel injury. Story has a chance to return to the lineup on Sunday but there's no guarantee there. He should […]

Nico Hoerner Dealing With Triceps Strain

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (triceps) has been diagnosed with a "mild/moderate" right triceps strain. He is currently receiving treatment for the injury that's kept him out of the lineup for the last five games. He sustained the injury last weekend and hasn't appeared in a contest since September 11. While he hasn't been […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/17/22 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 […]

David Fletcher Heading To Injured List

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hand) is heading to the injured list after he was hit on the right hand last Saturday. Fletcher's scan came back negative, but there's a possibility of a bone bruise. The hope is that he can play the last week of the regular season. The 28-year-old's injury doesn't […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

Welcome to Week 24 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, […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 24 Injury News and Updates: Tyler Glasnow, Ozzie Albies, Starling Marte, Anthony Rizzo, Zack Wheeler

September is now more than half over. The baseball season is slowly coming to a close. At this point, fantasy players are pushing for their league titles or just playing for pride. Major League Baseball teams continue to do the same and injuries continue to happen, now with the dreaded term "done for the season" […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/17/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's MLB slates are split up as is the norm for September 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, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you dare to dive […]

DJ LeMahieu Takes Swings Friday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) tracked pitches and took some swings in the batting cage ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. LeMahieu has been on the injured list since early September with a toe injury but his ability to ramp up baseball activities is a good sign. The […]

Jorge Polanco Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins middle infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) is set to start a rehab assignment for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. The switch-hitter will play second base tonight and possibly tomorrow, and could rejoin the Twins in Cleveland this weekend depending on how things go. Polanco is having a down year after his breakout 2021 and […]

Luis Arraez Returns Friday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Arraez didn't start Thursday's game after leaving Wednesday's contest early with hamstring tightness, but he's back in there on Friday for the start of […]

Trevor Story Not Starting Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Story will miss his third straight game, but the Red Sox believe he's close to returning, so there's a good chance he'll be back in there on Saturday. He remains day-to-day for fantasy managers. […]

Nico Hoerner Not Starting Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (triceps) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Hoerner will miss his fourth straight game this week while dealing with a triceps injury. If he's unable to return to the lineup this weekend, there's a good chance he could land on the injured list, which […]

Ketel Marte Clubs 11th Homer Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte ended a home run drought in the 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday by going 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout. The round-tripper was Marte's first since July 27. The 28-year-old Dominican is now hitting .244/.325/.410 with the 11 home runs, […]