Zach McKinstry Hits Grand Slam

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. McKinstry blasted his grand slam off of Adbert Alzolay in the bottom of the first inning. McKinstry returned from the injured list on May 29 and has mostly struggled in that time, but he had […]

Brandon Lowe Hits His 15th Home Run On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The home run was his 15th of the year, six of which have come this month. It's been a rough year for Lowe, who is slashing just .203/.313/.414 over […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/28/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/28 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/28/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/28/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/28/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight, and there should be a lot of offense. Like A LOT OF OFFENSE!!!! The pitching in […]

DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (6/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nice-sized Monday slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between some great offenses like Houston, […]

Ramon Urias Hits RBI Double Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias got to work right away in his first game since early June, going 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. Urias was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk Sunday with Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) heading to the injured list. Urias has done […]

Kike Hernandez Leads Off With A Homer Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez returned to the leadoff spot Sunday and made the most of it, delivering a home run off Gerrit Cole's first pitch of the game to set the tone in a win over the New York Yankees. Hernandez went 2-for-5 with his seventh home run of the year, a […]

Jonathan Villar Set For Rehab Assignment This Week

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is expected to report to Triple-A Syracuse for a rehab assignment sometime this week. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained right calf. The 30-year-old is slashing .246/.333/.410 with six home runs, 15 RBI, 29 runs scored, and eight stolen bases across […]

Shed Long Jr. Benched In Sunday’s Game 1 For Lack Of Hustle

Seattle Mariners' second baseman Shed Long Jr. was removed in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox due to lack of hustle. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being removed from the game. He did appear as a pinch-hitter in Game 2 and struck out in his only plate appearance. "Shed Long […]

Ketel Marte Scheduled For Additional Imaging

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) will undergo imaging on his hamstring Monday. The 27-year-old is dealing with hamstring tightness and was out of the lineup for Sunday's game. He's considered day-to-day and the tests on Monday should determine the severity of his hamstring issue. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as the […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 14

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers could consider 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 who is […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The calendar is about to creep into July as we cross the season's halfway checkpoint. While you may feel your fantasy team's lot in life is sealed, I assure you that tons of action lay before us. Stay strong and keep your finger on […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

This week marks the halfway point of the 2021 season. Hopefully you're at or near the top of your league standings. Even if you're not, there's still time to change that. Key to that effort will be effective work on the waiver wire, and this column is designed to help you get there. Most of […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

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 […]

Ketel Marte Doesn’t Start On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) wasn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash against San Diego. The 27-year-old has been dealing with hamstring tightness, and after he missed a few games already during the week because of it, he prematurely exited Saturday's matchup against the Padres. Marte is considered day-to-day, but given his consistent […]

Kolten Wong Unlikely To Play Monday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is considered doubtful for Monday's game against the Cubs, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Wong left Saturday's game due to calf tightness and was held out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Craig Counsell said that the 30-year-old had improved Sunday, but he still isn't expected […]

Chris Owings Goes Hitless On Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Chris Owings went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The Rockies couldn't get much of anything going on Sunday, collecting just four hits--all singles--as a team. Owings was able to reach base in one at-bat with a walk but didn't […]

Kolten Wong Shows Improvement, Doubtful For Monday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Kolten Wong (calf) is making progress, but remains doubtful for Monday's game. Manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Wong is showing improvement, but it unlikely he's ready to return by Monday. He left early during Saturday's game due to tightness in his calf. The organization wants to avoid a trip to the injured […]

Whit Merrifield Tallies Three Singles In Sunday's Loss

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield was one of the only offensive bright spots for the team in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. Merrifield went 3-for-4 with three singles in the game. He drove in the team's only run in the fifth inning. Only three other Royals recorded hits in the game […]

Eduardo Escobar Sitting Sunday; Expected To Be Traded

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar is on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound as trade speculation around the 32-year-old switch-hitter intensifies. According to a source, he's expected to be traded. Escobar, who drove in five runs on Saturday, is having a solid season with […]

Ozzie Albies An Ideal Fantasy Trade Target

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been one of fantasy baseball's best at his position this season. He's provided production at the plate and on the base paths with 12 home runs and 10 stolen bases through his first 316 plate appearances. The 24-year-old is batting .254 on the season, but his expected batting […]

DJ LeMahieu Homers, Has Four-Hit Day

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. LeMahieu rapped out a trio of singles and a solo homer, registering a 102.1 MPH exit velocity on his solo shot. He is riding a nine-game hitting streak and has three home […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 13

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 139 rookies make their MLB […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/27/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/27/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 27, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/27/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Alright, after a four-game "Main" slate on Saturday, we've been blessed with a full-sized 12-game slate running on Sunday. Huzzah! You'll need to be […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 6/27

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/27/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, gang! Hope you all had a great Saturday. We have a nice 12-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and see how we can optimize our DraftKings MLB DFS lineups. We have a slight worry regarding the weather in St. Louis, however, I don't think it'll be enough to prevent […]

Jon Berti Goes Yard On Saturday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti had a strong game on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double. He ended up with a run scored and an RBI. His home run was a no-doubter the opposite way in the fifth inning, his fourth blast of the season. Berti was off to […]

Brewers Hoping Kolten Wong's Injury Isn't Serious

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the hope is that second baseman Kolten Wong's (calf) issue is just a cramp. Wong will be re-evaluated on Sunday but is unlikely to play. It doesn't sound like his injury is at that serious, but we should know more on Sunday. It should be noted that the 30-year-old […]