Aledmys Diaz Injures Groin Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left groin discomfort, according to the team. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. The super-utility man should be considered day-to-day for now. Entering […]

Aledmys Diaz Exits Tuesday With An Apparent Injury

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent injury. He reportedly looked uncomfortable after making a catch in left field during the third inning and was removed from Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 before exiting. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and more information about […]

Vaughn Grissom: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball

When it comes to prospects, there are two camps that fantasy managers can fall into. Some have severe FOMO and attempt to roster every player called up with even a moderate pedigree, often wasting roster spots that could have been better used on older breakout players or consistent veterans. Others need a reason to roster […]

Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (wrist) took batting practice on the field ahead of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. This marked the first time he'd taken batting practice since injuring his hand in mid-July. The 29-year-old remains without a timetable for a return. His next step will be facing […]

Rodolfo Castro Suspended One Game

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating the league's policy when he played while having a cell phone in his back pocket during the game on Aug. 9 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castro will appeal the suspension and will be eligible to play on Tuesday against the Boston […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Out For Tuesday's Game

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on left-hander Jeffrey Springs and the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu is dealing with inflammation of his right big toe. He remains day-to-day for now. Gleyber Torres will be manning the keystone […]

Jonathan India Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) is back in the lineup on Tuesday for a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed starter Kyle Gibson. The 25-year-old is batting .243 with a .309 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 247 plate appearances this season. He's hitting second on […]

Jorge Polanco Injured Monday

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) left Monday's game early after he "banged his knee up pretty good on a slide" at home plate. Tim Beckham came off the bench to replace Polanco and started a game-ending double play. Before departing, Polanco went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday, August 16th which means we get our first full slate of the week in MLB. With about six weeks left in the season, the playoff races are heating up with a lot of exciting action down the stretch! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 8/16/2022, Main […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/16/22 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 […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% (Week 19)

We're now three weeks removed from the All-Star break so there's enough data to glean something from one of the most prominent metrics that tells of power production - barrel rate. The usual suspects are represented on the leaderboard but more than half of the top 20 second-half barrel% leaders will make you do a […]

David Fletcher Fouls Ball Off Foot Monday, Exits Early

Los Angeles Angels middle infielder David Fletcher (foot) was pinch-hit for by Jose Rojas in the seventh inning of Monday's game against the Mariners after fouling a pitch off of his foot in his previous at-bat, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Fantasy managers should check in for further information on the severity of the issue following […]

Ketel Marte Out With Hamstring Injury Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) is being held out of action for Monday's game against right-hander Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants. Marte is dealing with a strained left hamstring, an injury that caused him to be removed from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is being considered day-to-day for now. […]

DJ LeMahieu Out With Toe Inflammation

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu will miss his second straight game with toe inflammation, but he should be considered day-to-day until further notice. The 34-year-old has been solid, mostly atop the Yankees order this year, slashing .279/.381/.417 with […]

Jonathan India Scratched From The Lineup

The Cincinnati Reds scratched second baseman Jonathan India (calf) from the starting lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Monday was going to be his first day back in the lineup after missing the last three games. Matt Reynolds will now start at second base and hit sixth, while Jake Fraley is starting in left […]

Brandon Lowe Returns Against Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the order. Lowe sat out of Sunday's game with shoulder soreness, but it turned out to be nothing serious and he'll be back in […]

Jonathan India Back In The Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) is back at second base and is hitting leadoff on Monday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Syndergaard. India missed the last three games over the weekend after he was hit by a pitch on Thursday, but he'll be back atop the Reds lineup to begin the week. The […]

Rangers Fire Manager Chris Woodward

The Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday, the team announced. The Rangers are currently in third place in the American League West with a 51-63 record despite investing more than a half-billion guaranteed dollars in the free-agent market in the offseason. It is Woodward's fourth straight year with a losing record, and he'll […]

Ketel Marte, Daulton Varsho Injured Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) and outfielder/catcher Daulton Varsho (jaw) both left Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies early due to injuries. Marte exited with left hamstring tightness after running the bases in the ninth inning. Manager Torey Lovullo said the team is hoping it's nothing serious and that Marte will return to the […]

Brandon Lowe Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (shoulder) was held out of each of the team's last two games due to shoulder soreness. As of now, it doesn't sound like anything major for Lowe and he should be considered day-to-day. Yu Chang got the start at the keystone on both Saturday and Sunday with Lowe […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/15/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A bigger than usual Monday slate - lots to talk about, so let's talk about it! Top Hitters for 8/15/22 Aaron Judge ($6,500 DK) vs. Ryan Yarbrough It feels like we should only be paying […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! It's hard to believe we are entering the home stretch of the 2022 season already. It feels like yesterday that we kicked the year off. Still, we go again for another week and start the action with a 10-game slate. There's some earlier action between the Tigers-Guardians, Phillies-Reds, and Padres-Marlins, but none […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 19

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 […]

Luis Garcia Heading To The Injured List

The Washington Nationals are expected to place second baseman Luis Garcia (groin) on the injured list Monday. He missed the last two games due to a groin issue. The severity of Garcia's groin injury is unknown, but he will be out for at least the next 10 days. The 22-year-old is slashing .289/.301/.417 with four […]

Wilmer Flores Has Three Hits Sunday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores had three hits and reached base four times in five plate appearances Sunday with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. Flores has been among the most consistent hitters on this Giants team, slashing .258/.342/.448 with 16 home runs in 409 plate appearances. He's been especially […]

Thairo Estrada Adds Homer And Steal

San Francisco Giants utility man Thairo Estrada continued his productive season Sunday, going 2-for-5 with a home run, a steal, two RBI, and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Estrada now has 11 home runs and 16 steals on the season. Double-digits in both power and speed categories will make […]

Nationals Are Calling Up Top Prospect C.J. Abrams

The Washington Nationals are expected to call up top prospect shortstop C.J. Abrams from Triple-A Rochester on Monday. He was dealt to the Nationals from the Padres as part of the blockbuster deal involving star outfielder Juan Soto. The 21-year-old slashed .232/.285/.320 with two homers, 16 runs, 11 RBI, and a stolen base with 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. Welcome to the middle of August, where most MLB teams have about 50 games remaining in the regular season. Where do you stand with about 70% of the fantasy season in the books? I'll provide names at each position but you'll need to know […]

Luis Guillorme Removed Early On Sunday

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (leg) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He came up limping after running around the bases in the fourth inning. Eduardo Escobar came into the contest, but is dealing with a oblique injury himself. This appears to be a precautionary move to get Guillorme out […]

Eduardo Escobar Has Clean MRI On Oblique

New York Mets Infielder Eduardo Escobar (oblique) had an MRI on his sore left oblique, which came back clean per beat writer Anthony DiComo. The 33-year-old exited Friday's contest early after injuring his side. Escobar told reporters that he still feels some discomfort when he swings but that he's getting better every day. He should […]