Luis Urias Will See Majority Of Time At Second Base

Milwaukee Brewers utility man Luis Urias will serve as the primary second baseman while Kolten Wong recovers from his oblique strain, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. Urias is starting at second base and batting leadoff Friday against Arizona, though Counsell noted that he won't necessarily hit atop the order going forward. Nonetheless, the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB slate is split on DraftKings, but that's not to say it's even. My friends will have some nine-game early slate tidbits for you. This is going to focus on the six-game nightcap. Coors is on this slate. So are two aces, two faux-aces, and a resuscitated Kohl Stewart. Where do we start? With […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/5/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're treated with a manageable six-game main slate tonight, and it's a mighty interesting one. The Athletics are in Coors Field again after their matchup finished with 14 runs yesterday, while Jacob deGrom, Kevin Gausman, and Clayton Kershaw highlight the most expensive pitchers on the slate. Let's get to it. I'll be providing you with […]

Jean Segura Swipes Another Bag Friday Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and the Phillies' only run scored in a 2-1 loss to Max Scherzer and the Nationals. Segura has been on a stolen-base binge lately and is forcing fantasy managers to take notice. Segura has six thefts on the season, but four of those […]

Jorge Polanco Homers In Friday's Loss

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco collected a walk, a home run, and a pair of runs scored in Friday's 14-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Polanco drilled a 101.4 MPH flyout in his first at-bat of the day, then collected a 100.8 MPH single. He rounded out his day with a mammoth 435-foot […]

Nick Gordon Collects Three Hits, First Career Homer

Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Gordon went 3-for-4 with a home run in Friday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Gordon collected a pair of singles, then later homered on the first pitch he saw in his last at-bat of the game. His home, the first of his career, was a towering, 423-foot shot that left […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 11

Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this could mean playing a dead roster […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/5

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 […]

Whit Merrifield Homers, Steals A Base On Friday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield helped lead the team to a 14-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Merrifield went 2-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base, two runs and three RBI. He is now slashing .264/.322/.396 with five home runs and an MLB-leading 17 stolen bases on the year. Merrifield's […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 10

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 108 rookies make their MLB […]

Jonathan Schoop Goes 4-For-4 With Two Home Runs

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop stayed red hot at the plate on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. Schoop went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double and five RBI. It was his second two-homer game over his past three games and he's now turned in multi-hit efforts in five of his past six […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 5, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/5/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. With decently sized slates both early and late (9 games early on DK and six games in the evening), we'll mix it up and […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/5/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/5/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/5/21 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 […]

Jonathan India Swats Fourth Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-2 with a homer, two runs, two RBI, and two walks in a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. India ripped a second-inning offered from Kwang Hyun over the fence for a two-run shot as part of a three-run inning for the Reds. The rookie […]

Jose Devers Doubles Twice On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jose Devers had his best game as a big leaguer so far in Friday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In fact, Devers was the lone bright spot in what is hopefully rock bottom for the Marlins. Devers started at second base and hit in the leadoff spot, going 2-for-4 with two […]

Marwin Gonzalez Drives In Two

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez drove in two runs Friday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles against the Yankees while playing first base. Gonzalez has a terrible slash line of .199/.287/.291 for the year with just one homer and two steals, and he could be at risk of losing playing time. He'll stay on […]

Luis Guillorme To Potentially Return Next Friday

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (oblique), who hasn't played since April 25 due to a strained oblique in his right side, could return to the Mets by next Friday if he has no setbacks according to manager Luis Rojas. Guillorme played three innings at third base in his first rehab game with the Mets […]

Jeff McNeil Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is likely a week or two away from beginning a rehab assignment, according to manager Luis Rojas. He was originally given a timetable of mid-June, but could return a little bit ahead of schedule. McNeil is expected to play a handful of games in the minors before returning […]

Evan White, Dylan Moore Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) and Dylan Moore () were taking batting practice with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Friday, and could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto. White has been out since May 14 with a right hip flexor strain, while Moore has been out since […]

Ryan McMahon Gets Night Off On Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon is out of the lineup for Friday night's matchup with the Athletics. It looks to be a day off for McMahon, who is slashing .259/.313/.507 with 13 home runs, three steals, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored over 56 games. With McMahon out, Garrett Hampson will get the start at […]

Andrelton Simmons To Miss Third Straight Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is absent from Friday's lineup for the contest against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons has missed two games with a sore ankle and will miss his third, though the Twins haven't indicated when he'll be able to return to the lineup. Jorge Polanco will make another start at short […]

Keston Hiura Sitting Again On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura (rest) is out of the starting lineup for a second straight night when the Brewers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Since being recalled from Triple-A, Hiura has just one hit in 28 plate appearances and has posted an absolutely horrific 46.4% strikeout rate. Sadly, Hiura now finds himself […]

Kolten Wong Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a strained left oblique suffered in a game on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Wong has been dealing with oblique discomfort for most of the 2021 season. Despite dealing with such discomfort, Wong has posted an impressive .280/.343/.441 […]

Tony Kemp Riding Five-Game Hit-Streak Into Colorado

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is riding a five-game hit-streak and now will play a series in baseball's best hitting environment, Coors Field. Kemp has his batting average up to .279 while his on-base percentage is over 100 points higher at .381. The 29-year-old is sporting elite plate discipline as he's striking out just […]

Luis Urias Slugs Out Seventh Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Luis Urias went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Thursday against the Diamondbacks. He was not in the starting lineup but was forced into action after Kolten Wong suffered an oblique injury. Urias took advantage of the opportunity by cranking a home run in his first plate appearance of the game. […]

Jonathan Schoop (1B/2B, DET) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers first baseman/second baseman Jonathan Schoop has been absolutely on fire lately. Over a six-game stretch from May 27 to June 1, Schoop compiled four multi-hit games and blasted four home runs. Schoop got off to a dreadful start of the year. […]

Vidal Brujan (2B, TB) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: One of the next big, impactful prospect call-ups may be soon to occur in the form of Vidal Brujan to the Rays. Brujan has been a top-100 prospect for the last few seasons, and he has earned that distinction through success at […]

Brendan Rodgers Drives In Three Runs On Thursday

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and one strikeout in an 11-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The 24-year-old infielder put Colorado on the board in the bottom of the second inning with an RBI groundout. He would then add a two-run double in the bottom […]

Garrett Hampson Reaches Four Times On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in an 11-6 win over the Rangers on Thursday. This was Hampson's first four-hit game of the year, in fact, this was the first time he's knocked more than two hits in a game all season. He's notched back-to-back […]

Jorge Polanco Collects Three Hits Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Polanco sandwiched a pair of singles around nan RBI double in the fifth inning for his 10th multi-hit effort of the season. He has an extra-base hit in two straight games […]