All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/16/22 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/16/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is Mike Marteny once again dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. Like last week, we have a decent-sized five-game slate tonight on DraftKings and FanDuel. FanDuel and DraftKings have the same sized slate tonight as all of the East Coast games start at relatively the same time. We […]

Ketel Marte Exits Wednesday Early With Tight Hamstring

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's win over the Cincinnati Reds with a tight hamstring. According to Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, the move to pull Marte from the game was precautionary. The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run before being replaced in the ninth inning. Arizona has […]

Jed Lowrie Remains Out With Wrist Injury

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (wrist, shoulder) will miss his fifth straight game on Wednesday as the team takes on the Boston Red Sox. Tony Kemp will be manning the keystone once again with Stephen Vogt filling in as designated hitter. Lowrie is dealing with both wrist and shoulder soreness. He remains day-to-day for […]

Ozzie Albies Has Surgery On Fractured Foot

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) underwent successful surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left foot on Wednesday. The Braves also put Albies on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, so he'll obviously be out for an extended period of time for the Braves and fantasy managers alike. The 25-year-old was hitting .244/.289/.405 […]

Jorge Polanco Remains Out Against Mariners

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Polanco will miss his third straight game with back soreness. Luis Arraez will get the start at the keystone on Wednesday and will hit fifth against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales. Arraez makes a lot of contact […]

Leury Garcia Sitting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Garcia will get a regular day of rest in the matinee game. The 31-year-old is hitting just .201/.213/.273 on the season with two home runs, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base in 154 […]

Trevor Story Goes 0-For-4 For Second Straight Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story had a rough day at the plate in Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. It was his second consecutive hitless game as he went 0-for-4 against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday as well. Story's first year in Boston has been […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/15/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Split-slate Wednesday, we're covering the night games here - good luck to everybody and thanks for being here!   Top Hitters for 6/15/22 Jose Ramirez ($6,000 DK) vs. Austin Gomber J-Ram is a top-three hitter […]

Hitter Skill-Searching: Hard Contact Frequency Analysis

What we are looking for in a hitter, despite all of the advanced and complex numbers, is pretty simple. We want a hitter to hit the ball very hard, and we want them to hit the ball on a high percentage of their swings. This is the best formula for success in the Majors Leagues […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Kolten Wong Targeting Saturday For A Return

Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) hopes to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Saturday. He has been sidelined since June 7 due to calf soreness. The 31-year-old planned on doing some running on Tuesday and is expected to be ready to play by Saturday. He is slashing .228/.321/.389 with five […]

Jonathan India Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) is set to lead off and cover the keystone in Tuesday's game against right-hander Zach Davies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. India spent about a month and a half on the injured list while dealing with a hamstring injury. He was activated prior to Monday's game, but he didn't […]

Yairo Munoz Called Up, Mickey Moniak Sent Down

The Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of infielder Yairo Munoz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday night and optioned outfielder Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The team also moved second baseman Jean Segura (finger) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Munoz earned the promotion by hitting three home […]

Gleyber Torres Returns From Illness

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (illness) is back at second base and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Torres was scratched from the lineup on Sunday due to a stomach illness, but he's back in there after the day off on Monday. The 25-year-old is hitting fewer […]

Ozzie Albies Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left foot. The 25-year-old is batting .244 with a .289 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and three stolen bases in 263 plate appearances this season. Atlanta also selected infielder Phil Gosselin to the active roster. Gosselin […]

Tommy Edman Resting In Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals middle infielder Tommy Edman will sit out of Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Edman has been great for fantasy managers this year with a .278/.355/.418 slash line with six home runs, 25 RBI, 49 runs scored and a league-high 15 stolen bases in 266 plate appearances […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 10

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/14/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/14/22 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 […]

Davis Schneider Has Big Week In Minors

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Davis Schneider has made a slow progression through the minors since being drafted in the 28th round of the 2017 draft. Currently in High-A, Schneider boasts solid discipline at the plate with a knack for drawing walks, and he also has above-average speed on the basepaths. Power-wise, Schneider projects as […]

Santiago Espinal Heating Up, Plates Three Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 11-1 rout of the Orioles, going 2-for-5 with two singles, three RBI, and two strikeouts. The 27-year-old has quietly put together a solid .290/.345/.443 slash line with five home runs and 31 RBI in a seemingly everyday role with […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/14/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/14/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. […]

Ozzie Albies Exits With Fractured Left Foot Monday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) left Monday's 9-5 win over the Nationals in the fifth inning after he fractured his left foot, per the Atlanta Braves via Twitter. Albies fell while trying to run up the first-base line after a swing. Orlando Arcia came in to replace Albies. It will remain to be […]

Still A Fantasy Baseball Stud? Who Is The Real Marcus Semien

In any sport, projecting a player's future performance may be an impossible task, but it is one that front offices, fans, and analysts all spend a considerable amount of effort trying to do. On the positive side, baseball, a game with a 162-game season and less moving parts as a one-on-one action, tends to be […]

Pirates Reloaded: Meet the Battlin' Bucs' Rookies - Oneil Cruz, Travis Swaggerty, Roansy Contreras, Jack Suwinski and more

Let me start by saying it's hard to be a fan of a sports franchise that is perpetually bad. I know this because I am a long-suffering Pirates fan and in my 39 years on this Earth I have only been able to enjoy a few winning seasons. I was just a young tyke when […]

Jonathan India Activated Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) was activated from the injured list ahead of his team's Monday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. India was originally expected to be activated later in the week but the Reds sped up the process, placing Aristides Aquino on the injured list with a left calf strain in […]

Jonathan India Expected To Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. India has been out since suffering a right hamstring injury on April 30, but he will return as the starting second baseman and has hit .295/.311/.341 with no home runs, […]

Jorge Polanco Sitting With Back Soreness Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) is being held out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Luis Arraez will be covering the keystone for the game. Polanco began experiencing back soreness during Sunday's game and he'll be using Monday's day off to help recover. Monday's game will be his […]

Marcus Semien Enjoying Productive Stretch

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is batting .217 with a .278 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 259 plate appearances this season, but he may be starting to turn things around based on his recent play. The veteran is hitting .304 with a .377 on-base percentage, and six home runs […]

Javier Baez Struggling At The Plate For Detroit

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is off to a slow start this season. The 29-year-old is batting .197 with a .242 on-base percentage, three home runs, and a stolen base in 194 plate appearances for Detroit. The veteran's strikeout rate, 25.8%, is the lowest it has been since 2016, but Baez is struggling to make […]