Mark Canha To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha (wrist) thinks that he will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Friday. The 30-year-old has only eight hits in 40 at-bats (.200) with two home runs and four RBI so far this year before his injury. With Matt Olson back from a fractured hamate bone in his hand, […]

Joey Votto Out, Nick Senzel Leading Off

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has the day off on Thursday. Kyle Farmer will fill in at first base and hit eighth, while rookie Nick Senzel is in the leadoff spot and in center field against A's starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. Derek Dietrich is also serving as the designated hitter and is batting third. […]

David Dahl Absent Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Giants left-handed starting pitcher Derek Holland. With Wednesday's game being postponed, Dahl hasn't played since Sunday with the team facing two left-handers in a row. Raimel Tapia, who also bats from the left side, will get the start in left field […]

Jeff McNeil Smacks Two Hits on Wednesday

New York Mets leadoff man Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Wednesday in the team's 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. McNeil has been one of the most consistent hitters in the major leagues thus far, slashing .356/.433/.477. The promising youngster hasn't shown much power in 2019, but he can be […]

Jorge Alfaro, Curtis Granderson Sitting Thursday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro and outfielder Curtis Granderson are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Chad Wallach is doing the catching and is hitting seventh, while Peter O'Brien is in left field and is batting sixth against Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish. The biggest DFS beneficiary will be shortstop Miguel Rojas, who is […]

Leonys Martin Out Against Lefty

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin is not in the starting lineup against White Sox left-handed starting pitcher Manny Banuelos on Thursday. Jordan Luplow draws into the lineup and is playing center field and batting fifth. Luplow has seven hits in his 30 at-bats (.233) this season for the Tribe with no home runs, three runs […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 6

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 6)

Well, the Major League season is already 18% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

Jesse Winker Sitting Again Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is out of the lineup for a second straight game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The left-handed Winker sat against left-handed pitcher Brett Anderson on Wednesday, which makes sense, but Oakland is throwing the right-handed Chris Bassitt on Thursday. The Reds haven't announced an injury, so the situation bears […]

Khris Davis To Be Re-Evaluated Friday

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder Khris Davis (hip) will have Thursday off and be re-evaluated on Friday. He wasn't feeling comfortable in batting practice and was removed from the game early on Wednesday due to residual effects from his left hip contusion that he suffered on Sunday. The 31-year-old slugger is trying […]

Leury Garcia Back In Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia is back in the lineup on Thursday at his usual leadoff spot after two days sitting out with a sore thumb. It appears the White Sox were just playing it safe by holding him out for a couple games. Garcia is off to a .299/.346/.386 start with five steals […]

Brian Goodwin Sitting Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin, after starting 15 straight games in left field, is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. David Fletcher continues to lead off but starts in left field, and Tommy La Stella bats ninth and is playing second base. La Stella gets a lefty-lefty matchup against […]

Andrew Benintendi Clubs Go-Ahead Homer

Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi had just one hit in six at-bats, but it was a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning of a 2-1 win over Baltimore on Wednesday. It was the 24-year-old's second homer in a week, and he's now driven in a run in four of his last six […]

Jordy Mercer Goes On Injured List, Christin Stewart Reinstated

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, retroactive to May 8. In a corresponding move, the team has recalled outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps). It was reported earlier Thursday morning that Stewart would come back Friday, but the injury to Mercer has him back sooner […]

Ronald Acuna Hits First Home Run Since April 16

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 21-year-old came out scorching-hot to start the season with six home runs in his first 16 games, but Wednesday's blast was his first homer in 19 outings. Acuna is slashing .277/.373/.477 with 22 […]

Christin Stewart Will Rejoin Team Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart (quad) is set to rejoin the team on Thursday after being shelved since mid-April. He was with the team on Tuesday, but went back to Florida to finish out his rehab assignment in Lakeland. The young slugger has hit .222/.313/.519 with three home runs on the season and isn't likely […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 6 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 6! 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 […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 6)

Another week, another rash of promotions for the top MLB-ready prospects around baseball. Three of the most recent top-five prospects received the call, including infielder-outfielder Nick Senzel who needed just eight minor league games to prove to the Reds that he was good to go. Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga may finally get an extended look […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Bellinger, Soto, Price and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday May 9th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 9th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/9/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday sees yet another 10 game slate split right down the middle. The first of the two five game slates gets underway at 1:10 pm before the second heads to the mound at 6:35 pm. Both slates are considered featured but the slightly higher rewards come in the second slate. However, as both are featured […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/9/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 10 games on the slate today, with the action starting at 1:10 PM. We will include players from the all-day slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/9/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and […]

Khris Davis Leaves Game Early Wednesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (hip) left the game early on Wednesday and was replaced by first baseman Kendrys Morales. Davis has been dealing with a left hip contusion since Sunday and didn't look right on Wednesday before departing. The slugging outfielder was hitless in two plate appearances with a walk before leaving. He […]

Justin Upton Running On Treadmill

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) is jogging on an anti-gravity treadmill as he recovers from turf toe. Upton probably won't return until next month and has been out all season. The Halos are missing his power strike tremendously, especially as protection for superstar Mike Trout. The sooner they can get him back, the […]

Garrett Cooper Starting Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (hand) is starting a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Wednesday. He should be able to rejoin the team before long and could get semi-regular at-bats at either first base or in the outfield. The 28-year-old is hitless in his eight at-bats so far this year and has already […]

Delino DeShields Sent To Minors

The Texas Rangers optioned outfielder Delino DeShields to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. General manager Jon Daniels expects DeShields to play every day down on the farm and help the big league club eventually again this year. The speedster did have seven steals in 30 games, but he was also batting just .182 with a homer […]

Giants-Rockies Game Postponed Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field has been postponed due to inclement weather on Wednesday. The game is expected to be made up in July. Starters Derek Holland and Jon Gray are expected to be pushed back to Thursday for the series finale. Get whatever bats you have between the […]

Mac Williamson Starting Again Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will start in left field and bat sixth on Wednesday against righty Jon Gray. Williamson was just called up on Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, two runs scored and four total RBI. He smashed his way to a call-up, hitting nine homers and slashing .378/.459/.756 in […]

Chris Taylor Sitting Against Righty

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor will take a seat Wednesday night against right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. The Dodgers are rolling out six lefties, as they often play the best matchups. This can cause frustration for fantasy managers, specifically ones who own either Taylor or Alex Verdugo. With A.J. Pollock (elbow) out at least […]

Michael Chavis May Be An Outfield Option

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis was seen tracking balls in the outfield during batting practice on Wednesday. The Red Sox would benefit from the versatility if Chavis were able to occasionally start in one of the corner outfield spots. With Mookie Betts and Andrew Benintendi’s ability to each play center, it would give […]