Byron Buxton, Marwin Gonzalez Take BP Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) and infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) took batting practice on the field and did some baserunning on Friday. Both players look close to going on a rehab assignment and should be able to return to the Twins before the All-Star break, barring setbacks. Buxton is the more attractive fantasy weapon […]

Khris Davis Dealing With Hand Injury

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hand), who was out of the lineup on Friday, is dealing with a left hand injury that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch on Thursday. It doesn't sound too serious, though, so Davis could be right back in the lineup on Saturday. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting […]

Ender Inciarte, Kevin Gausman Set For Simulated Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (foot) will both take part in a simulated game on Sunday. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two home runs, 13 runs, nine RBI and three steals before his injury. When he returns, he might find himself […]

Lourdes Gurriel Continues To Swing Hot Bat

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Royals. The 25-year-old has been on an absolute tear since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on May 23, driving his batting average up to .309 on the season to go along with 14 home runs […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Worried About Calf Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (calf) said he isn't concerned that his right calf injury will hold him out for very long. Kiermaier was forced to leave the game early on Thursday and also was out of the lineup on Friday, but he could be right back in there on Saturday. Check to make […]

Steven Duggar Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (back) is on track to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Duggar has been out since June 18 and is hitting a very mediocre .234/.277/.343 with four home runs, 25 runs, 28 RBI and one steal in 267 plate appearances in 2019. He should only be […]

Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) on the Injured List on Friday. Rosario left Wednesday's game after running out a single, then went on to sit for Thursday's game. The Twins haven't made clear what the expected length of the injury is, but hopefully he'll be back when first eligible after the All-Star […]

Mike Trout Slugging .696 In June

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Angels 8-3 win over the A's on Thursday. Trout has gone six games without an extra-base hit but it otherwise has been an unbelievable month of June. Over his last 92 at-bats, Trout is slashing .337/.460/.696 with one triple, four doubles and […]

Justin Upton Hitting .306 Since Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 2-for-4 in the Angels 8-3 win over the A's on Thursday. Upton has missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a knee injury but he has returned to the lineup looking sharp. Through his first 36 at-bats this season, the veteran slugger is […]

Ryan Zimmerman Activated, Michael A. Taylor Demoted

The Washington Nationals activated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Michael A. Taylor to make room on the active roster. Zimmerman will be splitting time at first base with fellow infielders Howie Kendrick and Matt Adams, dinging all three players' fantasy value. Of the three, only Kendrick, who […]

Five Hitters To Add For Week 14: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, June 28th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/28/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! We have a huge 14-game slate on our hands with a ton to dig through. It's hot in Coors Field, so we'll start there. We saw close to 20 runs last night and nobody would be surprised to be a repeat tonight. With that said, those bats are expensive. […]

Charlie Blackmon Falls Homer Short Of Cycle

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was a home run short of the cycle on Thursday in the Rockies loss to the Dodgers. He went 3-for-5 with one run scored and two RBI on the night and was one out away from getting a sixth at-bat. Blackmon has done Blackmon things this season despite some time […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a loaded main slate this Friday with 14 games on deck! Get your lineups in before 7pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/28/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also […]

Alex Dickerson Won't Play on Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dickerson will get a rest day here against the left-handed starter. Tyler Austin will play left field and bat third versus lefty Alex Young. Austin has two hits in his last 17 at-bats, so he […]

Yordan Alvarez Leaves Game With Knee Discomfort

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) was lifted from Thursday's game after the third inning with what was described as left knee discomfort. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in the game before being replaced by Tony Kemp. The Astros were already down 6-0 in the game. Alvarez had fouled a ball off his knee […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Game With Leg Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (leg) was removed from the second inning of Thursday's contest with lower leg tightness. The injury occurred when Kiermaier dove for a ball in the first inning. Austin Meadows entered the game to replace him. Hopefully it's nothing major for Kiermaier, who is known for taking risks with his […]

Hunter Pence Expected To Go On Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers outfielder/ designated hitter Hunter Pence (groin) is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Thursday. However, he still can't run at full speed and will likely go on a rehab assignment before returning to the club, according to manager Chris Woodward. Pence, who last saw action in a game on June […]

Giancarlo Stanton Looking At August Return

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee) will likely be out of action through the month of July with his latest injury, this time a PCL strain. Clearly, it is not a minor strain, which is frustrating both for fantasy managers and the Yankees given how much time Stanton has already missed this year with other […]

Twins Recall LaMonte Wade

The Minnesota Twins recalled outfielder LaMonte Wade from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday to take the injured Willians Astudillo's spot on the roster. Wade has shown strong on-base skills in the minors with a .391 career OBP and more walks (292) than strikeouts (268). He has some power and speed, but not a lot with 40 […]

Austin Riley Returns Thursday

Atlanta Braves left fielder Austin Riley returns to the lineup Thursday after a rare off day on Wednesday. Johan Camargo returns to the bench. Atlanta is facing Chicago Cubs starter Tyler Chatwood, who continues to struggle with his control, running a 5.1 BB/9 and 13.2 BB% this season. That may matter less with a free […]

Dylan Moore Gets Start In Left Field

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore gets a rare start Thursday, playing left field and batting eighth at the Milwaukee Brewers. Mac Williamson, who played left in the first game of the series, is out, as is Kyle Seager. Seager also sat Wednesday and appears to be the odd man out with no DH spot […]

David Dahl Hits Grand Slam In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl carried the team's offense in their win over the Giants on Wednesday when he lifted a shot over the left-center wall for a grand slam in the top of the third inning. Dahl's opposite-field drive on the full-count fastball broke the game open and allowed Colorado's pitching staff to cruise […]

Christin Stewart Returns, Niko Goodrum Out Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart is back in the lineup Thursday after an off day Wednesday, while infielder Niko Goodrum is out of the lineup for the first time since June 18. Goodrum has been playing shortstop, a position filled by Harold Castro (batting seventh) Thursday. Stewart is batting cleanup against Rangers starter Ariel Jurado […]

J.T. Realmuto Off Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the lineup Thursday against the New York Mets. Andrew Knapp is catching and batting eighth. Realmuto briefly dealt with a groin injury about a week previously, but this appears to be the standard catcher's rest for a day game after a night game. Knapp is not a […]

Robinson Cano Sitting Thursday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano is not in the team's lineup Thursday for a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a routine day off for the .223-hitting Cano, as Jeff McNeil moves to second base while Juan Lagares gets a start in center field. Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola has struggled this year while […]

Lourdes Gurriel Smacks Two Home Runs On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI during an 8-7 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Gurriel has been on a tear over his past 30 games, slashing .347/.386/.712 with 11 HRs, 22 RBI, and 24 runs scored. While the 25-year-old has been notoriously streaky […]

Yasiel Puig Hits 17th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder has been heating up at the plate of late, hitting .339 with six homers and 12 RBI over his past 15 games. Overall, Puig is hitting .237 with 17 homers, […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 13 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 13! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]