Gavin Lux Won't Play In Series Versus Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that infielder Gavin Lux (back) won't play in this week's series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Lux is still recovering from a cortisone injection that he received on Saturday. It means that the 24-year-old won't return until the start of another series against the San Diego Padres […]

Nick Gonzales Hitting Well Since Return

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (heel) went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs on Sunday for Double-A Altoona. Gonzales is one of the Pirates' top-rated prospects, but he missed all of June and July with a heel injury. Since his return on Aug. 6, Gonzales has hit .269 with one homer, nine RBI […]

Mets-Pirates Postponed Monday

The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Taijuan Walker was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Mets, while Mitch Keller was on the mound for the Pirates. Fantasy managers should […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/5/22 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 BWS (Week 22)

Not long ago, Jordan Rosenblum analyzed a metric called BWS (Barrels, Walks, Strikeouts). As he stated, "A focus on just three metrics: barrels, walks, and strikeouts, cuts through the noise to get at a hitter’s true talent level." Of course, he went deeper and created his own weighted version using historical data to compare against […]

Gavin Lux Could Miss More Time

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (back, neck) was out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. He has missed three straight games due to a lingering back and neck issue. The team did give Lux a cortisone shot on Saturday, so hopefully that helps him. The 24-year-old will likely […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Hey yo, it's Labor Day and we've got a couple of interesting MLB DFS slates for you! Jon Anderson is here filling in here on the free picks piece - hope I can help you out! Since we have two evenly sized slates today given the holiday, I like to give some picks for both […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 22

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 […]

Jonathan India Exits Early During Sunday's Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India (leg) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old was taken out of the game after fouling a ball off his leg. He looked to be in pain afterwards, but was likely removed as a precaution. The expectation is that he'll undergo further testing and imaging […]

Ketel Marte Is Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old veteran has been dealing with some hamstring tightness so this is just a routine day off to give him some rest. Josh Rojas is taking over at the keystone and Emmanuel Rivera is sliding […]

Jonathan Schoop Starts Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) started a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with High-A West Michigan. Schoop sprained his right ankle back on August 21 and was stashed on the injured list two days later. He'll make a few more rehab appearances over the next few days and if all goes well in […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

Welcome to Week 22 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, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/4/22 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. September is here! That means the final month of fantasy baseball is upon us and the home stretch towards the podium is here. Rosters expanding can be a gift with exciting youngsters becoming available, but it can also be a headache as playing time […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

The calendar flipped to September, meaning we're nearing the end of our fantasy baseball marathon. Playoffs are beginning in earnest, and every roster decision feels 10x more important than it did even a month ago. If you need help at 2B or SS in your push for a championship, then you came to the right […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

A week from now the NFL will kick off and we will see our beloved MLB DFS contests shrink in size and payouts. But have no fear, die-hard MLB fans and DFS junkies - I will be covering baseball all the way to the World Series and our team of MLB writers will keep cranking […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

Hey RotoBallers! It's Jon Anderson, back again for one of the final weeks of hitter streamers. We've found a bunch of exciting hitters for next week with some incredible hitting environments on tap! We are getting very, very close to the fantasy playoffs. Chances are some teams in your league have given up home, and […]

Tommy Edman Hits 13th Homer

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman had another solid game Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Edman now has 13 home runs on the year to go with a .726 OPS, 86 runs scored, 51 RBI, and 26 stolen bases. He has […]

Gavin Lux Receives Cortisone Shot

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (back) received a cortisone shot Saturday and will be sidelined for the next few days. He has missed the last two contests due to a back issue and is set to miss a few more games. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day, but the Dodgers haven't placed him on […]

Brandon Drury Remains Sidelined With A Head Contusion

San Diego Padres third baseman Brandon Drury (head) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Padres manager Bob Melvin, Drury sustained a "little head contusion" during Friday's game against the Dodgers. The 30-year-old will miss at least one game and remains day-to-day. Since being traded to the […]

Niko Goodrum Released By The Astros

Former Houston Astros infielder Niko Goodrum has been released. The 30-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and went unclaimed on waivers. The former Detroit Tiger inked a one-year deal worth $2.1 million with Houston back in March but didn't make an impact with his new club. He logged just 43 at-bats and put […]

Ozzie Albies Has Two Hits In Rehab Game

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) went 2-for-3 with an RBI in his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday night. Albies went 0-for-4 to start his rehab assignment the day before, but he bounced back on Friday while serving as the designated hitter out of the leadoff spot. The 25-year-old has […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/3/22 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 […]

Short-Term Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospect Impact of the 2022 MLB Draft

With the 2022 MLB Draft in the books and the 2022 season turning up in intensity with each at-bat, we have another treasure-trove of prospects entering the professional ranks, ready to get down to immediate business for their new clubs and prove their major-league-metal against a daunting learning curve. It's been a turbulent few years […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 21

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 21

Welcome back to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. We probably only have one or two weeks left of this series after today, and I really appreciate RotoBaller for letting me putting it on, and I especially appreciate those of you who have read along with it all season! It's something we […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 22 Injury News, Updates: Justin Verlander, Tony Gonsolin, Shane McClanahan and more

September is here. There are only about four to five weeks of regular season baseball left. Teams are jockeying for playoff positioning and hopefully, your fantasy teams are doing the same. With this limited time left, tough decisions must be made about cutting players who are injured to bring in healthy players to help your […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Saturdays are still for baseball all-day if you ask me, but I suppose if you are a big college football fan then you are probably pretty pumped about kick-off weekend, too. My PSU Nittany Lions already won on Thursday night, so I have no interest in college football today, but I always have an interest […]

Gavin Lux Scratched Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday. Lux was actually expected to cover shortstop with Trea Turner sitting out, but the Dodgers sent out a new lineup without Lux in it. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a very solid campaign in which he has slashed […]

Owen Miller Not Starting Against Mariners

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Owen Miller is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. Miller has gone 4-for-18 (.222) with six strikeouts in eight games over the last two weeks and has been on the bench in two of the team's last four games. With Miller out of the lineup Friday, […]