Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/10/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's been a while since we've seen a six-game schedule for an evening slate, but here we are. DraftKings even included the 6:35 pm start of Cincinnati-Pittsburgh to give us one more matchup to pick from. There's not a ton of weather to look out for except for Coors Field. Rain is in […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/10/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/10/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate, and it's an ugly one. The pitching will be quite chalky with Alex Wood and Kyle Gibson, while the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/10/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/10/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Shorter slate on this fine Monday, but still enough going on to dive into some serious research! Check out the cheat sheet below and the analysis that follows!    Coors Notes The game of the […]

Whit Merrifield Steals League-Best 11th Base Sunday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield stole his MLB-leading 11th base on Sunday, as he finished 2-for-3 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in a 9-3 loss to the White Sox. Merrifield now has a hit in eight of his last nine games, as he is slashing .271/.327/.419 with four home […]

Ozzie Albies Stays Hot, Triples In Braves' Win Saturday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 1-for-5 with a triple, a walk and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Phillies. Albies saw his 10-game hitting streak get snapped on Friday, but he continues to hit the ball well as he is slashing .319/.396/.596 with two home runs, one steal, five RBI […]

Tigers-Twins Game Sunday Has Been Postponed

The scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins has been postponed, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a doubleheader on July 16. Managers should adjust their lineups accordingly for today.

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It appears April showers have brought May injuries, and no-hitters, and many fantasy teams scratching their heads in pursuit of the next big thing. Don't let last year's sprint season mislead you into forgetting just how long a full MLB season is, as we're […]

Reds Indians Postponed Sunday

Sunday's tilt between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians scheduled for 1:05 pm EST has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on August 9th with a TBD first pitch time.

Jorge Polanco Heating Up At The Dish

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco is heating up at the plate. Polanco has compiled five hits- three of them for extra bases- in his last two contests and has recorded four combined runs scored and RBI in that span. Three of his batted balls have traveled at exit velocities of 100 MPH or greater- […]

Jeff McNeil Homers Saturday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. McNeil went deep in the third inning off Diamondbacks starter, Merrill Kelly, one night after getting into an argument in the tunnel with Francisco Lindor. Perhaps that was the motivation McNeil needed to […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

The trendiest names may be gone from your league's waiver wire, but there is still help out there. It just requires a bit more digging to find. That's where this piece comes in. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be the next breakout star. Some may only be […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the May 9th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

The Cut List: Week 7 - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer peek. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, worth monitoring for replacing and someone on the hot seat who is worth holding on […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 7

We continue to see a barrage of injuries in the majors, with an emphasis on soft tissue injuries. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player and should be treated and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. They should not be lumped together. Key […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - May 9, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/9/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Rain, rain, go away. Don't you know we have DFS to play? We have an 11-game Main slate for Mother's Day but there are […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/9/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/9/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/9/21 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 […]

Cesar Hernandez Drives In Three

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, and three RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Hernandez had a bases-clearing triple in the bottom of the fourth inning off Reds starter, Luis Castillo, to blow the game wide open and give the Indians a 6-1 lead. […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/9/21): 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 top arms like deGrom, Giolito, Boyd, and Alcantara while we also have some great offenses like New York, Houston, Boston, and Chicago to choose from.  I'll be providing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

It's Sunday in Major League Baseball, which means we've got a massive over on Draftkings. In this space, we are going to focus solely on the main slate portion. The pitching on Sunday is a fun one because we get deGrom and a ton of value plays. The way to beat the competition is by […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 5/9

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill 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, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy […]

Cavan Biggio Homers And Walks Twice In Win

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio belted his third homer of the season on Saturday, helping his team beat the Astros 8-4. He took Cristian Javier deep in the third inning for a two-run shot as he finished the game going 1-for-2 with two runs and a pair of walks. Biggio has spent the […]

Dylan Moore Scores Twice Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore had a solid showing Saturday night against the Texas Rangers. Moore went 2-for-4 with a double and a bunt single, and he came around to score both times. Moore has managed to stay in the lineup despite his terrible start to the season, because essentially the Mariners just don't […]

Danny Mendick Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago White Sox infielder Danny Mendick made his first career start in the outfield on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Mendick's home run was part of an eight run first inning that helped set up a long night for Royals pitchers. The utility man has been on and off of the […]

Cody Bellinger Ramping Up Activity

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) has been running at 60 percent, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The news is encouraging, especially after he has been out of the lineup since April 6 due to a fracture in his left leg. The 25-year-old is batting .211 this season to […]

Zach McKinstry Continues To Make Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry (oblique) continues to make progress toward a return. The 26-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain but is expected to be out a little longer, so the news is encouraging for those fantasy managers benefiting from his production this season. McKinstry is […]

Kike Hernandez Lands On The Injured List

Boston Red Sox second baseman Kike Hernandez (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old left Thursday's matchup against the Tigers due to right hamstring tightness and hasn't played since. Hernandez has played well during the 2021 campaign, sporting a .239 average to go along with 27 hits, with seven doubles and […]

Ketel Marte “Very Close” To Starting Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is "very close" to starting a rehab assignment. Marte had an MRI done on his injured right hamstring a few weeks ago, and it returned promising results that indicated healing. The 27-year-old hasn't played since suffering the ailment against the Rockies over a month ago. Still, fantasy managers […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Loss Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe drove in two of the team's three runs on Saturday with one swing of the bat, as he finished 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 6-3 loss to the Athletics. It was Lowe's second homer in his last three games, and […]

Adam Frazier Has Three Hits In Loss Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier recorded three hits in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base. Saturday's performance extended his hitting streak to nine games, as he is now slashing .304/.380/.416 with three steals, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and a 14:13 K:BB […]