Wilmer Flores Homers, Doubles On Saturday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores was locked in at the plate in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run, and he scored twice. Flores is again having a solid year offensively, hitting .249 with nine home runs, 40 RBI, and 37 runs across […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/26/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/22 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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

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, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Jonathan India

Cincinnati Reds' second baseman Jonathan India (hand) underwent an x-ray on his hand on Saturday, which returned negative. This is great news for India and his fantasy managers, as the 25-year-old isn't expected to miss any time. He was removed from Saturday's loss against the San Francisco Giants early after being hit by a pitch […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Right now, the quality of baseball appears to be at an all-time high. Playoff races are heating up, and this week especially, that's leading to highly-contested matchups between premier teams. More of this to come, please! Fantasy baseball teams are built through the draft, but an argument can be made that leagues are won through […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of our MLB DFS lineup picks. Once again it's Sunday Funday, and we're ready for another juicy slate of MLB action. For those who are not familiar, welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my […]

Ezequiel Duran, Taylor Hearn Optioned To Triple-A

The Texas Rangers optioned second baseman Ezequiel Duran and pitcher Taylor Hearn to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Duran was in a platoon role following his call-up on June 4. He struggled recently, hitting .067 (1-for-15) over his last four games. Duran couldn't find any playing time in a loaded Rangers infield that included Corey […]

Jonathan India Exits Early After HBP

Cincinnati Reds' second baseman Jonathan India (hand, wrist) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants early after being hit by a pitch on his hand/wrist during the fifth inning. He initially stayed in the game for multiple innings before being removed. The 25-year-old went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before leaving. India is […]

Kolten Wong Expected To Return Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since June 7 with a calf injury. The 31-year-old will complete a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin before returning to the majors on Tuesday. He is slashing .228/.321/.389 with five home runs, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (back) will be batting leadoff in Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Chisholm exited Friday's game with back spasms, but the injury won't be keeping him out on Saturday. Chisholm has been primarily hitting second in the lineup lately, but the team's primary leadoff hitter, Jon Berti, […]

Jeff McNeil To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Saturday

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. Luis Guillorme will be manning the keystone for the contest. This will be McNeil's fourth straight missed game due to right hamstring tightness. He suffered the injury during this past Monday's game. McNeil is still […]

Mauricio Dubon Sitting Against Yankees

Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Dubon will start on the bench for the second straight day now that Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) is back after missing four games. Dubon has been a solid replacement for the Phillies this month, going 8-for-27 (.296) with […]

Week 12 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates

June is coming to a close already and July starts at the end of this coming week.  The baseball season is now picking up speed. Division races are starting to take shape and so are the races in our fantasy leagues. Offenses continue to surge with the warm weather. Also with the warm weather comes […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It was a mixed bag of results for me yesterday, but I had enough Aaron Nola and Jeffrey Springs on the hill to offset some terrible performances by the White Sox and Cardinals. You only needed a few Dodgers, but cash lines were low enough that you also didn't need full stacks of any team […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/25/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/25/22 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 […]

Jorge Polanco Could Be Back Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for his team's series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday or Tuesday. Polanco has been on the sidelines since June 12 after coming down with tightness in his lower back. Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Friday's game against the New York Mets with back spasms. Chisholm went 2-for-3 with a run before being replaced in the lineup by Willians Astudillo at the top of the sixth inning. It appears that the removal from the game was precautionary, but look for Miami to […]

Kolten Wong Set For Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) will start a rehab assignment this weekend. Wong has been out since early June with a calf injury and will need a rehab assignment before he can return. Originally, Wong planned on returning last weekend, but a setback has held him back longer than expected. The 31-year-old has […]

Christian Arroyo Back From COVID Injured List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder/outfielder Christian Arroyo from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Arroyo will be inserted into the starting lineup immediately on Friday, starting at shortstop and batting ninth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill with Xander Bogaerts getting the day off. The 27-year-old has been out since going on the COVID […]

Jeff McNeil Still Out Against Marlins

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. McNeil will miss his third straight game, but hopefully he can return for fantasy managers either Saturday or Sunday. Luis Guillorme is back at the keystone and is batting fifth, while Dominic Smith will get […]

Jonathan Aranda Making MLB Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is making his major league debut on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, and he will start at second base and bat seventh in the batting order. Aranda was called up from the minors earlier this week and will function in a super-utility role for the Rays for […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/24/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/24/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Huge Friday slate, 14 games on the board with some great pitching and even greater hitting spots. Let's have a day!   Top Hitters for 6/24/22 Paul Goldschmidt ($5,500 DK) vs. Kyle Hendricks Our guy […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Wow, it's yet ANOTHER massive Friday slate with fourteen games on both the FanDuel and DraftKings main slates! After a week off from this column, I am back to try to break it down for you and get your research started by offering some of my favorite picks for tonight's MLB DFS slate. This slate […]

Max Muncy Picks Up Three Hits On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy had three hits in four at-bats Thursday when his club defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5. One of his hits was a home run, while he scored twice and picked up an RBI. Muncy is in the midst of his worst season since becoming a Dodger in 2018, slashing .170/.333/.295 […]

Josh Harrison Exits Early After Hit By Pitch

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Harrison (elbow) was removed from Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the elbow in the fifth inning. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before leaving. The 34-year-old seemed in considerable pain and initially stayed in the game. Lenyn Sosa eventually replaced him at […]

Royals Looking To Trade Whit Merrifield?

The Kansas City Royals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline, and they are talking "more seriously" about second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield in trade talks more than ever before, according to one rival executive. Merrifield will be a free agent after next season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi might be the Royals' top piece this summer, […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. It's just the second day off of the season for Cronenworth, who has been red-hot in the month of June with a .337/.436/.593 slash line, a 1.029 OPS, four home runs, 22 RBI, 20 […]

Danny Mendick, Adam Engel Go On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed infielder Danny Mendick (knee) and outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Mendick will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, while Engel is sidelined with a strained right hamstring. The White Sox selected infielder Lenyn Sosa's contract from […]

Jeter Downs Sent Back To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned middle infield prospect Jeter Downs to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, suggesting that Christian Arroyo should be back for the weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians following a brief minor league rehab assignment after being sidelined with COVID-19. Downs, the Red Sox's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 0-for-4 with […]

Marcus Semien Goes Hitless With Three Strikeouts On Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien had a rough game at the plate in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the contest. Despite the disappointing performance, Semien has been really coming around lately. Through 20 games in June, he's slashing .293/.348/.537 with six home runs, six stolen […]