Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 5/12

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, […]

Yankees Plan To Play Wednesday Despite Third Positive Case

The New York Yankees are still planning to play Wednesday's game as scheduled despite a third positive COVID-19 case in their clubhouse. Third base coach Phil Nevin was announced as an earlier positive case- and the Yankees have said that first base coach Reggie Willits and a support staff member non-coach have also tested positive. […]

Jazz Chisholm Doubles In Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in a rehab start with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday night, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm looked unhindered out in the field, as he tested out his hamstring when he slid into second base on […]

Jeff McNeil Exits Early With Body Cramps

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (cramps) exited Tuesday night's game with body cramps, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. McNeil was seen slowing up on the basepath while trying to stretch a single into a double in the bottom of the third inning, and he was replaced on defense by Jose Peraza in […]

Franklin Barreto To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out 10 to 12 months, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Barreto was acquired in a mid-season trade with Oakland in 2020, with the Angels sending infielder Tommy La Stella to the Athletics. At one time one of […]

Eric Sogard Goes Yard In Loss

Chicago Cubs second baseman Eric Sogard went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. The veteran took Shane Bieber deep in the top of the fifth inning for his first home run of the season. Sogard has been on the wrong side of a platoon with David Bote at […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Drives In Two In Win Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in a 5-2 win over the Marlins on Monday night. Cabrera has proven to be a solid depth guy to roster in deep mixed and NL-only leagues this season, as he is slashing .265/.382/.431 with three home runs, 15 RBI […]

Ketel Marte Increasing Baseball Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) was seen running, hitting and catching flyballs on Tuesday. He's still yet to do stop-and-start running, but he is getting close to starting a rehab assignment. Marte has been sidelined since April 7 with an injured right hamstring. He still probably has at least a week or two […]

Brandon Lowe Not In Starting Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is getting the night off for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. The absence likely has more to do with facing off against left-hander Jordan Montgomery, as Lowe has slashed worse in his career against lefties (.211/.281/.432) than against right-handed pitching (.265/.351/.512). Mike Brosseau will get the start at […]

Joey Wendle Sitting Out On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees. Kevin Padlo is getting the start at third base and batting sixth in the game. Wendle has been seeing near everyday playing time this year. He's off to a nice start to […]

Yankees-Rays Game Fully Expected To Be Played

New York Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin has tested positive for COVID. As of now, he's the only confirmed COVID case for the team, including all coaches and players. This report is an update and clarification to a previous report that had stated that five Yankees coaches had tested positive for COVID. Nevin is […]

Nico Hoerner Aiming To Return This Weekend

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been hitting and going through infield work with the hope to be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend. Hoerner hurt his forearm when he collided with outfielder Ian Happ against the Cincinnati Reds on May 2. Hoerner initially finished that game, but was placed on the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr., Jurickson Profar, Jorge Mateo Placed On IL

The San Diego Padres placed shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and utilitymen Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo on the IL Tuesday due to health and safety protocols. The assumption is the move COVID-related, so fantasy managers should keep their fingers crossed this is precautionary. The timing is unfortunate as the team heads into Coors Field for […]

Five Yankees Coaches Test Positive For COVID

Five New York Yankees coaches have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network, all five coaches have been fully vaccinated and most are asymptomatic. No players have tested positive at this point. There's speculation that Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays could be in jeopardy but there's been no […]

Jorge Polanco (2B/SS, MIN) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a quiet first month of the year, Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco is off to a strong start to the month of May. Over his first seven games this month, Polanco is slashing .348/.444/.696 with three doubles, a triple and a […]

Donovan Solano Nearing Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano (calf) could play in some rehab games while the team is on their upcoming road trip. Solano has been sidelined for nearly three weeks with a strained right calf, though it seems like he's inching close to a return. The Giants have an eight-game road trip coming up, […]

Rougned Odor Taking Grounders

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) took grounders on the field over the weekend. Odor is eligible to come off the injured list during the upcoming series against the Rays, though manager Aaron Boone did not commit to activating him then. The former Ranger seems to be progressing, though it might be a […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xwOBA Analysis for Week 7

With many hitters finally passing the 100-plate appearance threshold for 2021, we can begin to dig into expected statistics to see who is underperforming or overachieving. A good place to start is xwOBA, or expected weighted on-base average. For those unfamiliar with the term, BaseballSavant describes it thusly: "xwOBA is formulated using exit velocity, launch […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/11/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 12-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is relatively wide open. Sure, Coors is likely in play, but there are some other really great spots to pivots for bats and a lot of different strategies for starting pitchers. The mid-priced pitching range is intriguing with Pablo Lopez, Bumgarner, Chris Bassitt, Robbie […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 5/11/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/11/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/11/21 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 5/11/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/11/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 12-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome Rotoballers to another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! We have practically a full slate of games on the main slate tonight. There is one late afternoon game, followed by two games in the 6' o'clock (EST) hour. If you have questions about those three early games, feel free to hit me up on […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 5/11

Welcome to the 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 […]

Adam Frazier Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier extended his hitting streak to 11 games on Monday night, finishing 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a 14-1 loss to the Reds. Over his streak Frazier is hitting 15-for-45 with five doubles, five walks, one steal and four runs scored, as he is slashing .308/.384/.421 with […]

Nick Senzel Drives In Three In Win Over Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Nick Senzel went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and three RBI in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Senzel is now hitting .256 with one homer, four doubles, 15 runs, eight RBI, and two steals across 90 at-bats. With the recent thumb injury to Joey Votto, Senzel […]

Christian Arroyo Placed On 10-Day IL On Sunday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left hand contusion, according to the MLB transactions log. Arroyo was hit on the hand by a pitch in the game on Wednesday, and last appeared as a pinch runner late in the game on Thursday. […]

Josh Rojas Not In Lineup Monday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Josh Rojas is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's opener with the Marlins. It's just a night off for Rojas, who has gotten off to a good start this year by slashing .279/.361/.512 with five home runs, 11 RBI and 16 runs scored in 30 games. Look for Rojas […]

Rockies-Padres Game Postponed Monday

The scheduled series opener between the Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres has been postponed due to inclement weather, the Rockies announced on Twitter. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, with Game 1 set to start at 3:10 p.m. ET. Managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

Lineup Takeaways - Week 6 Lineup Trends

Week six of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 5/10

Welcome to the 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. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]