Brandon Lowe Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (neck) was scheduled to be in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was scratched after waking up with a stiff neck. Lowe could be available off the bench, but the Rays would prefer to stay away from him. Fantasy […]

Dylan Moore Moving Rehab To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners backup middle infielder Dylan Moore (core) is moving his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday with hopes that he could return to the Mariners during their 10-game homestand. When Moore is back, Seattle will have roster decisions to make regarding their middle-infield depth, specifically on second baseman Kolten Wong's situation given […]

Ronny Mauricio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS, New York Mets ANALYSIS: When a top prospect that is nearly Major League ready begins playing another position in the upper minors, that is a clear signal that the parent club is trying to figure out how they can get that player into their lineup. That's exactly what's happening right now […]

Tucupita Marcano Enjoys Massive Night Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Tucupita Marcano had a big night at the plate Monday as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Texas Rangers by a 6-4 final. Marcano went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, four RBI, and a stolen base on the night. It was the first multi-hit effort for the 23-year-old since back […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of our free DraftKings and FanDuel DFS picks! We have a 10-game main slate to dive into this evening with numerous starting pitching options worth paying up for! Remember, this 12-game slate locks at 7:05 PM ET on Tuesday, May 23 so be sure to get your lineups set and locked before […]

Re-Drafting the 2011 Fantasy Baseball First Year Player Draft - Bryce Harper, Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom, Manny Machado and more

This is the second edition of a series here at Rotoballer from Benjamin Chase. The series explores previous First-Year Player Drafts and potentially redrafts those FYPDs, with the information we've received since from drafted players and international signees that would have been eligible. You may be worried about future FYPD drafts by reading this series […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Return This Season

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) has been on the injured list since the 2023 season began after dislocating his left shoulder during a March 6 Spring Training game. Original reports announced that the 26-year-old would miss the entire campaign, but he's ahead of schedule and manager Bud Black said he has a chance […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/23/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a ten-game slate on our hands here on this Tuesday night, and it is a big night for pitching. Jon Anderson is here on the keyboard to take you through it all, let's get cracking!   Top Pitchers for 5/23/23 Each day, […]

Colt Keith Enjoys Huge Week In Minors

Detroit Tigers minor league infielder Colt Keith is a fast-rising prospect who has continued to turn heads throughout various levels of affiliated ball. The 21-year-old impresses from the left side of the plate with a swing that is fast yet under control. As a result, he is capable of putting the ball in play at […]

Whit Merrifield Homers Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield went 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Merrifield launched a two-run homer in the fourth inning, cutting the Rays' lead to 4-2. The veteran infielder is now hitting .287 with two homers, 21 runs, 19 RBI, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Julio Urias, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cody Bellinger, Eloy Jimenez, Dustin May

Just like that, it's the final full week of May. As usual, injuries continue to cause chaos around Major League Baseball. As a result, fantasy managers remain without some of their top performers. Fortunately, some players are progressing and preparing to return. However, other players aren't as fortunate, with many still facing an uphill climb […]

Ezequiel Duran Gets Rare Rest Day

Texas Rangers second baseman Ezequiel Duran is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a rare rest day for the right-hander slugger. He has played in 22 straight games, so Duran could use a day off. He's slashing .308/.348/.526 with seven homers, 23 RBI in 33 […]

Nicky Lopez Activated, Playing On Monday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since late April after undergoing an appendectomy procedure. Before that, Lopez was slashing .200/.323//.291 with seven RBI and two stolen bases in 18 games. The expectation is that he's going to heat […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/22/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article is for the games on the MAIN slate on FanDuel and DraftKings that kicks off at 7:20 EST!   Top Pitchers for 5/22/23 Each day we try to give you some pitchers to […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have nearly two months of baseball in the books and by now there's loads of data to chew on and exciting call-ups to speculate on. The number of bench spots available to you will determine how aggressively you can target players who are […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Francisco Lindor, Willy Adames, Lance Lynn, Dean Kremer, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, May 22 - May 28. This week's article will focus on Francisco Lindor, Willy Adames, DJ LeMahieu, Thairo Estrada, Lance Lynn, Dean Kremer, Christopher Morel, and Casey Schmitt. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Welcome to Week 9 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 being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 9

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 […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Some of the biggest stars in the sport – and biggest fantasy names– returned last week as Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, and of course, Cubs superstar second baseman Nico Hoerner made triumphant returns to the diamond. That doesn't mean we don't need waiver options, however, as there's always a demand for […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 9

We’re coming up on week nine of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. 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, and […]

Hanser Alberto Day-To-Day

Chicago White Sox infielder Hanser Alberto (shoulder) exited Sunday's meeting with the Royals because of left shoulder soreness. The team announced he's day-to-day. The 30-year-old is batting .222 this season and has benefited from injuries throughout the lineup by receiving extra playing time. However, he's not rostered in many fantasy leagues, so a trip to […]

Brandon Drury Getting A Breather Sunday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury is absent from Sunday's lineup to take on Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old has decent numbers, slashing .231/.268/.449 with seven homers, 18 runs, and 23 RBI. Luis Rengifo is taking his place on the field and will bat seventh. The Venezuelan is batting […]

Bryson Stott (2B/SS, PHI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In writing this column every week, I thought we were done with Bryson Stott, but his roster rate dipped under 50% so here we are. If Stott is available in your league, he should absolutely be added as the leadoff hitter for […]

Luis Garcia (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Garcia (2B) isn't as high-end of a prospect as some of the other names above, but he's got some solid pedigree himself and has settled nicely into the two-hole of a surprisingly scrappy Nationals lineup. Luis García Cuts the K’s https://t.co/mQGFSzbUj9 […]

Luis Arraez Getting Sunday Off

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez is starting Sunday's contest against Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants on the bench, according to MLB.com. The 26-year-old is putting up unbelievable numbers, slashing .387/.442/.484 with one home run, 16 runs, 15 RBI, and one stolen base over 42 games. Xavier Edwards will play second base instead […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/21/23): 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 eleven-game mix on DraftKings, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/21/23 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 […]

X-Rays Negative On Jonathan India's Knee

X-rays returned negative on Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India's knee after he left early during Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Yankees. India exited Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his knee. He was able to finish his at-bat but was later replaced by Kevin Newman. The 26-year-old went 1-for-4 with a double, walk, […]

Tommy Edman Back In Saturday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (abdomen) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He left early during Thursday's game due to abdominal soreness after colliding with teammate Lars Nootbaar in the outfield. Edman was held out of the lineup on Friday, but was able to come […]

Jorge Polanco Lands On Injured List

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was pulled from Wednesday's game due to a left hamstring strain. Polanco hasn't been able to play since then, so the team decided to place him on the injured list. The expectation is that he'll return after his minimal […]