Kolten Wong is Taking Batting Practice Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (knee) is taking batting practice on Monday. Wong was placed on the disabled list last week due to left knee inflammation. It sounds like Wong is making progress, so there is a chance he's ready to return by the end of the week. Wong is only worth a […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Serving as DH, Roman Quinn Starting

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter against lefty David Price on Monday. Cabrera has started at second base and shortstop with Philly, but the Phillies get a designated hitter while playing in Boston. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop while Cesar Hernandez plays second. Nick Williams has […]

Christian Arroyo Suffers Concussion

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (concussion) was hit in the head by a pitch on Sunday with Triple-A Durham and reportedly suffered a concussion. It's unclear how long Arroyo will be sidelined, but the Rays are going to be cautious with him. Arroyo was acquired from the Giants in the Evan Longoria trade. Arroyo […]

Dee Gordon Hitting .354 Over Last 15 Games

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is swinging a hot bat right now and is hitting .354 over his last 15 games played. Gordon is hitting a scorching .341 through 85 at-bats in the month of July and continues to spark the top of the Mariners lineup. The left-handed hitting speedster continues to rack up […]

Adalberto Mondesi's Hit Streak Snapped

Kansas City Royals middle infielder Adalberto Mondesi got shut out at the plate for the first time in nine games, but the streak still raised his batting average up to .281, an excellent number for a player who just turned 23 years old. Mondesi is the team's expected shortstop of the future, and there have […]

DJ LeMahieu Making Progress In Recovery

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu has been sidelined for about a week with his strained oblique, but manager Bud Black told reporters on Sunday that he's already been making good progress in his recovery. No updated timetable was given since the original 4-6 week one was provided when the injury occurred, so while his […]

Ryan McMahon Comes Back In Style

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon returned to the big league club on Sunday to help give some rest and depth to the right side of the infield, and he promptly drilled a pair of doubles en route to helping the team finish up a sweep of the Athletics. McMahon was sent to Triple-A a month […]

Brendan Rodgers Promoted To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies top prospect Brendan Rodgers was promoted to Triple-A on Sunday after hitting .275 with 17 home runs and 12 stolen bases in Double-A. The 21-year-old is rocking an impressive 16% HR/FB rate that has stayed consistent from Single-A, a sub-20% strikeout rate, and the best stolen base rate of his career as he's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nine-game slate to work with on Monday night, but that doesn’t mean that our bats are limited. Three games have an over/under of at least nine total runs and the CLE/MIN matchup leads the way with 9.5 projected runs. As far as the pitchers are concerned, it’s not the best slate. Only […]

Yoan Moncada Hitting .350 In Career Against Royals

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada has a plus matchup on the horizon. On July 31 — which is officially the trade deadline — Moncada and the White Sox will begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, and the youngster has had quite the history against them. Moncada has gone 14-for-40 against […]

Jose Ramirez Is 0-For-15 His Last Seven Games

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez is officially in a bit of a cold streak. The All-Star infielder is 0-for-his-last-15 at-bats, not registering a hit in his last seven games. After hitting 11 home runs in May, Ramirez hit six in both June and July. But even with this current cold streak, Ramirez actually increased […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

There are a ton of elite starting pitchers on this Monday slate, with the likes of Gerrit Cole, Aaron Nola, David Price, Kenta Maeda, and James Paxton as headliners. That will spread out ownership and make this slate a fun one. Additionally, there are several values among the bats on the slate. That makes it […]

Surplus to Requirements - Minor Trades and Fantasy Implications

For fantasy baseball owners the trading deadline is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the hope is that players move into better spots on better teams, or at the very least, do not move to worse spots. On the other hand, trades lead to changes, and changes are not always good […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 18

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Daniel Robertson Banged Up Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson left the game Sunday due to a hard slide into his ankle at second base on a potential double play. Robertson would end up with a "sore, swollen and bruised left ankle". No word on his status for Tuesday's game, though having a team off-day Monday helps his […]

Jonathan Schoop Goes Yard Again Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop flexed his muscle again in Sunday's 11-5 win against the Rays, going 1-for-5 with a three-run home run. Schoop sent a seventh-inning Andrew Kittredge delivery into the Orioles' center-field dugout for his 17th HR of the season. Schoop has been on fire in the second half of the season, […]

Lourdes Gurriel's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Toronto Blue Jays middle infielder Lourdes Gurriel (leg) was diagnosed with a left knee contusion and left ankle sprain after injuring himself in a slide Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. The good news is X-ray's came back negative for Gurriel but he'll also undergo an MRI on Monday. Gurriel has been on fire lately, […]

Scooter Gennett Enjoys Big Game Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett turned in a big game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The All-Star went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and even chipped in a rare steal. Gennett is now batting .319 with an .879 OPS, 17 homers, 64 runs, 67 RBI, and three steals. There have been mixed reports […]

Lourdes Gurriel (2B/SS/OF, TOR) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues **UPDATE: 7/29 at 10:00 pm ET - Unfortunately Gurriel left today's game with a lower leg injury. He's being diagnosed with a knee contusion and ankle sprain, but no broken bones. It's still TBD how much time he will miss and if a DL stint […]

Adalberto Mondesi (2B/SS, KC) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals utility player Adalberto Mondesi may have had his fantasy season saved by the Royals trading Mike Moustakas to the Brewers. Mondesi has been a boon to your batting average in recent days as well, and he has speed to offer […]

Ketel Marte (2B/SS, ARI) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Ketel Marte is in an awkward spot for playing time, something that could hurt his fantasy value. Arizona’s acquisition of Eduardo Escobar could end up cutting into Marte’s playing time when Jake Lamb heals up from his recent injury. If he keeps […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B, NYM) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores is a tricky player to value, as he keeps hitting, but his playing time is always a question. The Mets have been a train wreck as usual, but for once they seem willing to let Flores […]

Yangervis Solarte Out Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Yangervis Solarte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. Solarte has been abysmal at the plate over the last month batting just .174 with a .486 OPS. Considering the emergence of Lourdes Gurriel Jr and the acquisition of Brandon Drury, Solarte looks to be the […]

Jose Altuve Placed On DL With Knee Soreness

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee soreness after sitting out the past few games with the injury. The move will be retroactive to July 26 and infielder Tyler White will be called up from Triple-A Fresno in a corresponding move. The injury comes […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got an 11-game slate this Sunday on DraftKings, with OAK @ COL predictably posting the biggest total with a 12.0 O/U. KC @ NYY, PHI @ CIN, and TOR @ CWS are all tied for second highest with a 9.5 O/U. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid 10 game slate today, and FanDuel opted to avoid the game in Colorado. That's great for fantasy, as it takes away chalk and adds a bit of fun to the slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/29/18. The lineup […]

Johan Camargo (2B/3B/SS, ATL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves infielder Johan Camargo might be a surprise addition to this list. This recommendation is assuming that Atlanta does not make a trade for a third baseman before the deadline. Regardless, he fits a purpose and is getting consistent playing time. […]

The Cut List (Week 18): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 18 of the Cut List. I'm your guest host this time around, filling in for usual steward Conor McElheney. Longtime RotoBallers may recall that I covered this beat last season. Hopefully your remembrances aren't rooted in anger after I gave you bad advice!  The format this year is a bit different, but […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

A few middle infielders have been moved in recent deals, and a few more may follow suit before this week’s trade deadline. Those players will, however, likely all be widely owned. We’re here to talk about some guys you might be able to acquire without the benefit of having to strike a trade in your […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Starting and Batting Fifth Saturday

Phillies recent trade acquisition Asdrubal Cabrera is in the starting line up for Saturday's game against the Reds. Cabrera was recently acquired from the Mets in exchange for prospects and will see himself regularly starting in Philadelphia's infield going forward. Today he finds himself at shortstop, though he should expect to start at second base […]